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.

Off the Hook with MattyD is a sports podcast hosted by Matt DiNardo, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt DiNardo hosts Off the Hook with MattyD, a sports show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #55

  Episode 55 - The Mayfly Project

  Mar 4, 2026—S1

  The Mayfly project is a nationwide project to help children in fostercare find peace and tranquility in their lives through fly fishing. The relaxation of being on the water can help to build confidence and self esteem under the guidence of local mentors in a safe and fun learning environment. Recently, Judi Edwards, the project lead mentor, Pam Bernardo, mentor, stopped by the studio to discuss their hard work in bringing the Mayfly Project to Richmond Virginia. "We are just getting started and we have a great start and we hope by late summer / early fall of 2026 to help our first children," explained Judi on Off the Hook with MattyD. You can reach out to Judi and help out the Mayfly Project in Richmond by going to their website at https://themayflyproject.com/richmond-virginia/ YOUR HOST Matt DiNardo (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or suggestions reach out to me: mdinardo23@gmail.com Enjoy the Show! MattyD https://www.instagram.com/MattDiNardo

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  Episode #53

  Reel Financial Planning Part 2 with CFP Dan Honsberger

  Oct 16, 202552 minS1

  <p>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 an...

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  Episode #53

  Reel Financial Planning Part 1 with CFP Dan Honsberger

  Oct 16, 202543 minS1

  <p>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 Hoo...

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  Episode #52

  Fall Striper Fishing with Captains Reid Parker & Keegan Lemcke

  Oct 7, 202534 minS1

  <p>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.  </p> <p>Learn more about Captains Reid...

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  Episode #51

  Fishing the Keys with Capt. Mike ODell with Right On Charters

  Sep 30, 202527 minS1

  <p>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 of...

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