Episode 14 - Muskie & Smallmouth with Virginia Trophy Guides and Captain Josh Lafferty
Release Date: 09/21/2025
Episode 53 - Reel Financial Planning Part 2 with CFP Dan Honsberger
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In part 2 of our series with certified financial planner and fellow fly fisherman, Dan Honsberger, we get into the nuts and bolts of planing for life. Terms like; Wealth Management, Retirement Planning Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Education Planning, and so much more. These are things we often put off today but never correctly address tomorrow. Dan explains what each of these concepts are and why you need to think about it today to have a plan for tomorrow. This way, when you are fishing you are fishing with a free mind and focus on the challenge of the presentation and fight of...
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Episode 53 - Reel Financial Planning Part 1 with CFP Dan Honsberger
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When we go fishing, whether it is to local waters or a destination trip it requires a plan. The same is said for the game of life, we must have a financial plan. Everything from how we save, how much we save, where do we put our money and how we set ourselves up for retirement. However we cannot make the mistake that many make, which is put everything away and not enjoy life's pleasures today. To better discuss this topic, I asked Dan Honsberger, a fellow fly fisherman a certified financial planner, to join me on Off the Hook with MattyD. Dan discusses Livnig life today...
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Episode 52 - Fall Striper Fishing with Captains Reid Parker & Keegan Lemcke
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Fall fly fishing in Virginia is heating up and the stripers are migrating back into the Chesapeake Bay and our Tidal Rivers from the north. This is a great time to target them in large schools. These fish are extremely agressive and will destroy a fly presented near them. Captains Keegan Lemcke and Reid Parker join the show to discuss the great fishery and they talk about a program that they offer called "Cast and Blast" where an avid outdoorsman can go hunting for waterfowl and target stripers all in the same outing. Learn more about Captains Reid Parker and...
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Episode 51 - Fishing the Keys with Capt. Mike ODell with Right On Charters
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Fly fishing the Keys and Everglades National Park is a dream for many fly anglers. There are so many different species to target at different times of the year. Captain Mike ODell of Right On Charters joins the show to talk about this amazing fishery which is a fly anglers dream, but you better hone your skills in casting and fighting fish or you will be talking about the one that got away. If you want big Tarpon, Bones, Permit, Baracudda, Red Fish, Snook, Speckled Trout and more, you have to listen to Captain Mike and what he can offer you on an outing, whether it is for one fly...
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Epsiode 50: Fishing the Salmon River and other Lake Ontario tribs with Jay Peck Guides and Lost Rivers Fishing
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We are a couple weeks into the 2025 Salmon season and things are heating up! But because of the drought conditions NYS DEC has closed the Lower Fly Zone to anglers until November 1st. Captain Jay Peck joins the show to talk about this temporary ordinance and why it is needed. Plus, Jay talks about some of his tried and true techniques that he uses with his clients, whether it is on the Salmon River or some of the western NY tribs. Jay also talks about his yearly Spey program and how it is a weekend of instruction for those that want to get into spey fishing or even for...
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Episode 1 - Fly Fishing in Virginia and overview with Captain Simon Valencia
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This is the inaugural show of Off the Hook with MattyD. In this first episode, we discuss fly fishing in Richmond and Central Virginia. There are so many rivers, lakes, streams, the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean that offer a variety of fishing. You can drive 5 minutes to 2 hours to get into some really good fishing. Captain Simon Valencia of Current Culture Fly joined the show to provide detailed insight into our great fisheries. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: and on Facebook: Follow...
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Episode 2 - Fishing for Bowfin and Gar with Captain Simon Valencia and Keegan Lemcke
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Fly fishing in Virginia can be really fun, especially when you are targeting different species. In the episode Captain Keegan Lemcke and Captain Simon Valencia, both of Current Culture Fly, discuss fly fishing for Gar and Bowfin. These fish provide so much power during the fight. Follow Captain Keegan Lemcke on Instagram: Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: and on Facebook: Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: YOUR HOST Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me...
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Episode 3 - Fishing for Smallmouth & Trout with Captain Mike Rennie
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Virginia has some great waters for trout. However, in the hot summer months you want to leave the trout alone and target Smallmouth bass for a change of pace. Captain Mike Rennie and Captain Simon Valencia, both of Current Culture Fly, talk about fly fishing for Smallmouth bass during the summer months and we even throw in a side of Muskie fishing. Learn more about Captain Mike Rennie and book at trip with him at Follow Captain Mike Rennie on Instagram at Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: and on...
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Episode 4 - Largemouth & Snakeheads with Captains Simon Valencia & Reid Parker
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Captain Reid Parker and Captain Simon Valencia of Current Culture Fly stop by and discuss fly fishing for largemouth bass and Snakeheads in Central Virginia. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: and on Facebook: Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: Follow Captain Reid Parker on Instagram: YOUR HOST Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or suggestions reach out to me: Enjoy the Show! MattyD
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Episode 5 -Fishing for Shad & Stripers on the James River in Richmond with Captain Simon Valencia
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In spring and early summer the James River in downtown Richmond comes alive with shad and stripers. Captain Simon Valencia, from Current Culture Fly, joins the show to talk about targeting these species, what you should have for a fly rod, fly line, flies to make your outing successful. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: and on Facebook: Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: YOUR HOST Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or...
info_outlineVirginia is home to some of the best smallmouth fishing in the United States and it can be done nearly year round. But in the winter, you might want to try your hand a fly fishing for Musky, but this is not for the faint of heart. This takes patience and perseverance. Captain Josh Laferty, from Virginia Trophy Guides, joins the show to talk about Muskie and smallmouth fishing on the New River in Virginia.
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