Reel Talk: Angling Perspectives Across California, with Kesley Gallagher, John Fochetti, and Michael Wier

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Fish Water People

California Trout

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At CalTrout, we work hard every day to restore California’s freshwater ecosystems and to keep them healthy for years to come, but we don’t do it alone. The Fish Water People podcast highlights the individuals who make our work possible, at CalTrout and beyond. Join podcast host and CalTrout Executive Director Curtis Knight as we talk about the science, policy, restoration, equity, and more that goes into making the changes we want to see in the world. The Fish Water People podcast is brought to you by California Trout and Bridget Shaw and Drew Alvarez at Pusher, Inc.

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Reel Talk: Angling Perspectives Across California, with Kesley Gallagher, John Fochetti, and Michael Wier

Fish Water People

37 minutes 54 seconds

1 year ago

Reel Talk: Angling Perspectives Across California, with Kesley Gallagher, John Fochetti, and Michael Wier

Join us for a fishy episode of the Fish Water People podcast as we explore the diverse angling opportunities across California! We chat with Kesley Gallagher, CalTrout board member and life-long angler, John Fochetti, fishing guide in Northern California, and Michael Wier, CalTrout videographer, field reporter, and big fish aficionado.

Our guests take us on a journey through California's remarkable fisheries, starting with the challenging corbina hunts on SoCal beaches. From these adventures, we venture to the majestic waters of the North Coast, uncovering world-class trout fishing hotspots around Redding. We also explore the exhilarating experience of CalTrout’s Five Rivers Challenge, where anglers fish five rivers in just three days. Throughout the episode, our guests share their unique experiences, valuable insights, and deep love for California's waters. Whether you're an avid angler or simply appreciate the Golden State's aquatic wonders, this episode is sure to reel you in!

Guest biographies:

John Fochetti: John Fochetti Fly Fishing has been operating in Northern California for over 16 years, and throughout that time he has gained intimate knowledge of the many waters of Northern California. In addition, the countless hours have honed his skills as a teacher, welcoming novice and advanced anglers alike. He guides the Klamath, Trinity, Pit, Hat, Mccloud, Upper Sacramento, Lower Sacramento, Fall River, and Shasta Lake for trout steelhead and bass.

Kesley Gallagher: She has 24 International Game Fish Association (IGFA) records and she is an IGFA Representative for California. She is an Elite Sage Pro, and has been fly-fishing since 10 years old. The largest fish she has landed on fly is a striped marlin at 135# in Magdelena Bay and the largest trout she has landed was 21.5# from Pyramid Lake in Nevada.

Michael Wier: He is a long time California fly fisher and has spent most of his life exploring and fishing California's waters. Early in his career in the fishing industry he spent over a decade and a half fishing the Tahoe area and guiding for the Tahoe Fly-Fishing outfitters. In 2000 Michael started BURL Productions and started making adventure fly fishing and documentary content. Those video pursuits and the quest for the ultimate fish have taken him all around the world. For the past 12 plus years Michael has been working with California Trout in a number of different capacities to further our mission to ensure resilient wild fish thriving in healthy waters for a better California.