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Off the Hook with MattyD

Are you a fly fisher looking to get the inside scoop on the best spots and tactics? Then you need to check out Off the Hook with MattyD. Each week, I bring on expert guides from all over the country to talk about their local fisheries. Whether you"re interested in the streams of my home state of Virginia or want to learn about chasing different species in other parts of the country, we"ve got you covered. You"ll hear directly from the pros on how to have a successful day on the water.

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Episode 38 - Chasing monster catfish on the James...

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2025/09/20

Daniel Szajta, a teacher at Clover Hill high school started Goober Time guide service after receiving his captains license during Covid. His guide service helps his clients target flatheads, blue cats, crappie, small mouth and other species of fish in the James and Chickahominy rivers. He is also a tournament catfish angler. Check out some of these catfish that his clients are landing in this episode of Off the Hook with MattyD. Check out Goober Time Guide Service Follow on Instagram:

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Episode 40 - Rise Fishing Co. with Steve Bechard

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2025/09/20

Steve Bechard has fished in national tournaments throughout the United States and has spent a lot of his spare time fishing streams in the Catskills, Adirondacks and the tributaries of the Great Lakes. He now fishes the east end of Long Island for stripers, bluefish and false albacore and is a guide and casting instructor. Over a decade ago, Steve and his business partner Koby Fulks started Rise Fishing Company setting out to make the perfect fly rods for anyone of any skill, chasing different

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Episode 39 - Reds, Reds and More Reds - Capt. Simon...

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2025/09/20

Springtime fishing for Shad and Stripers is over and Captain Simon Valencia has moved into the Chesapeake Bay and is chasing Reds. Captain Simon started his Red season a bit earlier this year and his clients have be handsomely rewarded. Chasing Reds goes through November and it is Captain Simon's favorite fish. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/ Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram:

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Episode 41 - Montana Trout Hunters - Captain Darrel...

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2025/09/20

Darrel DeLeon, the owner and head guide of Montana Trout Hunters joins the show to discuss his amazing fishery. Catching 20"+ Rainbows and Browns being surrounded by the spectacular views of Montana fishing the Missouri River is something you cannot pass up. Darrel DeLeon has also started offering Destination trips during the winter months to get out of the winter blues. Check out Montana Trout Hunters Follow Montanat Trout Hunters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montanatrouthunters/ YOUR

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Episode 42 - Chasing Smallmouth & Musky with Virginia...

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2025/09/20

Catching smallmouth bass on a fly rod has become the in thing! In Virginia we have so many rivers that can offer you the chance to catch a citation smallmouth on any outing, but you have to know where to go. Captain Austin Conrad, from Virginia Trophy Guides, joins the show and talks about this amazing fishery. Captain Austin also chases the elusive Musky during the winter months, and these monsters can be found in the 40 to 50" range. Check out Virginia Trophy Guides at

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Episode 43 - MLF Tackle Warehouse Stop 5 on the James

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2025/09/20

Major League Fishing (MLF) is back in Richmond for 2025. This time it is the Tackle Warehouse Stop 5 on the James. This is a 3 day fishing tournament from June 20 to 22. Anglers from all over the country will come to Richmond and compete for a purse of $115,000 dollars. Joe Opager, the senior director of communication for MLF, and ‪@BrianLatimerFishing‬, a competition angler from South Carolina, join me on Off the Hook with MattyD to discuss this year's tournament. For more information on Major

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Episode 49: Fishing the Crystal Coast of North...

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2025/09/17

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina has an amazing fishery. From the flood tides where you can chase tailing red fish to the near shore and off shore, where you can chase Bonito, False Albies, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Amber Jacks, Bull Reds and so much more. Captain John Mauser of Tailing Tide Guide service joins the show to discuss the amazing fishery and the times of the year that you can target the different species. Learn more about Captain John Mauser and book him through his

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Episode 44 - Chasing Gar, Bowfin and Snakehead with...

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2025/09/17

Chasing Gar, Bowfin and Snakeheads is not easy but the excitement of hooking one and landing one is incredible. Captain Reid Parker of Current Culture Fly, has brought that excitement and joy to many fly anglers. Captain Reid Parker joins the show to talk about catching these warm water tidal species of fish and he talks equipment need, the fishing tactics and flies that he uses to give a client a very successful day. To book Captain Reid Parker and chase these powerful fish click on this link:

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Episode 45 - Alaskan Remote Adventures - Ryan...

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2025/09/17

One of the top destinations for fly anglers to visit and fish is Alaska. The scenery, the clean waters, the wildlife and the fishing are truly amazing. Lodge owner and head guide, Ryan Kocherhans, of Alaskan Remote Adventures, joins to the show to talk fishing Alaska. Once you do it once, you will want to do it again and again and again. Ryan's lodge is located along the Mulchatna River and the only way to get there is by float plane. Alaska Remote Adventures offers many different packages and

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Episode 46 - Tidewater on the Fly - Fly fishing for...

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2025/09/17

Whether you are targeting Cobia, Bull Reds, Redfish, Blue Fish, Spanish Mackeral, Stripers or Speckled Trout, Captain Wayne MacMasters puts his clients on all of them. Captain Wayne MacMasters owns and operates Tidewater on the Fly and has 30 years experience fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and loves to share his knowledge of the area and the different species of fish and fly fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Rivers with his clients. In this episode Captain MacMasters covers it all, but

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Episode 47 - Fall Fly fishing for Red Fish - Capt....

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2025/09/17

After an incredible summer redfish season where anglers walked away with multiple hook-ups day after day and brought many fish to hand, Captain Simon Valencia, from Current Culture Fly, is now focused on the upcoming fall redfish season in Virginia. In this episode Captain Valencia discusses how chasing redfish in the fall can be extremely rewarding but fly anglers who target these fish must have precise casting skills and stealthy retrieval of the fly. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and

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Episode 48: Fishing The Douglaston Salmon Run in...

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2025/09/16

Fall is in the air and the migration of Chinook (King) and Coho salmon start to make their way out of Lake Ontario into the Salmon River. These fish are followed by Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead and Brown trout. Anglers from all over the world converge on this 13 mile stretch of river to try to bring these fish to hand during this migration. The first 2 1/2 miles of truly wadable water is privately owned nad has been by over a century. This stretch is known as the Douglaston Salmon Run (DSR) and I

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Episode 0: Introduction to Off the Hook with MattyD

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2025/09/16

Do you love to fly fish? So do I. I moved from upstate NY to Richmond, Virginia and could not believe the variety of fishing that is found across the Commonwealth, so I decided to start a podcast to discuss fishing in Virginia. But I have expanded my reach to talk about fly fishing across our great country with the help of guides from all over the United States. They will give us their first hand perspective of fishing in their home waters and the species that they chase. I hope you enjoy this

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