WRIC NOW: Fly fishing for largemouth bass and snakeheads

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Stormtracker8 Meteorologist Matt DiNardo was joined by Captain Simón Valencia and Captain Reid Parker of Current Culture Fly Shop to discuss fly fishing for largemouth bass and snakeheads.

Largemouth bass is a very popular fish to catch, not just in this region, but across America, and Captain Valencia provided some insight as to why that is.

“There’s very little not to love about this fish,” Valencia said. “They are interesting — they are sporty, they jump, they get big, it’s difficult if you want to get the big ones or if you’re working certain waters. They are also in every pond, so there’s a lot to love about this fish, right?”

As much as they love to talk about fish, Captain Parker also touched on the joy of being able to provide meaningful experiences to his clients.

“Even on a hard day, we’re often times experiencing, our clients best — one of their best days of the year,” said Parker. “It’s something they’ve been looking forward to and I think I’m just excited to be able to provide that for people. It’s something I constantly come back to even on those harder days.”

“Off the Hook with Matty D” is part of WRIC NOW’s livestreamed programming . Tune in to next week’s show with an all-new guest at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31. To learn about fly fishing for smallmouth, trout and musky in Virginia, check out last week’s episode.

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