Roundtable

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CFF Roundtable

Conversations from the water

Free live webinars with the writers, guides, and scientists behind our stories. Pull up a chair and join us live, or catch up on past episodes below.

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Every few months we sit down live with the writers, guides, and scientists behind a story in the magazine. Subscribers hear about every Roundtable first.

Hosted by Editor-at-Large George Revel

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Past Roundtables

Every episode, free to watch.

September 8, 2026

California Heritage Trout Challenge

Challenge creator Roger Bloom, author Mark Erickson, and CalTrout Senior Scientist Patrick Samuel on California’s native trout and how anglers can help protect them.

Watch on YouTube

March 4, 2026

Urban Fly Fishing: San Diego

Legendary guide Conway Bowman on the surprising fisheries hiding in plain sight around San Diego, from canyon creeks and city rivers to bays and surf.

Watch on YouTube

February 11, 2026

Trash Talk

Carp Whisperer Dagur Guðmundsson joins George Revel to talk trash, and why every California fly angler should be chasing carp.

Watch on YouTube

October 21, 2025

Delta Roundtable

Our first webinar. Striped bass tactics, the Delta’s unique geology, and everyone’s favorite fly, the Adachi Clouser.

Watch on YouTube

“After 30 years of hunting them in the Delta, I never tire of having a stubborn striper tugging at the end of my fly rod.”

Captain Mike Costello, Delta Roundtable

Delta Roundtable

Meet the Panel

Oh snap! Our recording didn’t capture the panelists, so here are the faces behind the voices.

George Revel headshot

George Revel, Host

CAFF Editor-at-Large; owner of Lost Coast Outfitters

Captain Mike Costello headshot

Captain Mike Costello

Top Delta guide; fly fishing the Delta for stripers

Wil O'Neal headshot

Wil O’Neal

Top Delta guide; fly fishing the Delta for stripers

Steve Adachi headshot

Steve Adachi

The Adachi Clouser pattern and fly-tying insights

Jeff Ludlow headshot

Jeff Ludlow

Geology and hydrology of the Delta

Sydnie Kohara headshot

Sydnie Kohara

Delta angler sharing personal perspective and stories

Roundtable FAQ

Good to know

Are Roundtables free to attend?

Yep. Every Roundtable is free to attend, and we post the recording afterward.

How do I register?

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Can I ask questions during the live session?

Absolutely. Drop your questions in the chat and George will bring as many as he can to the panel.

Where can I watch past episodes?

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