This week I chatted once more with Robert Thompson from Alberta, Canada. Those of you who listened to my previous podcast with him, ep 161, will remember his ice fishing stories. Originaly from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Robert is a fishing fanatic in the true sense of the word, this time we chat about his recent trip to Guyana. I will be doing more travel fishing destination podcasts and what better one to kick off than fishing the Amazon. He tells of the different species he caught including Arapaima to over 200lb and gives info of anyone wanting to experience the fishing it has to offer. Enjoy!
Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 248 Ferox Fest
19/04/2026 | 31 mins.
Hi guys, this week's episode, I chat once more about Corrib ferox. I'm so looking forward to getting out this season to troll for the big girls. Lots of things have changed since I started targeting them back over 25 years ago. I tell of how areas which once consistently produced ferox, now you'd be lucky to get a pull, while new areas are starting to produce good fish. I talk of the time I had 11 great fish in the space of 10 days, and with new areas and methods, I hope to experience this kind of fishing again.... 'I'm on the case!' If you're interested in booking a day with me, get in touch. Ceri
Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 246 John Gibbons
04/04/2026 | 50 mins.
This week's podcast episode I headed over to Oughterard, Co Galway to chat with John Gibbons at the oldest salmonid hatchery in the world, on the Owenriff River. We chatted about how it all come about and the fantastic work the Lough Corrib Angling Federation do, who are committed to the maintenance and development of the spawning and nursery areas of the Corrib catchment. John also goes on to talk of his concerns he has for the future of the lake. plus tells us stories of his passion for Ferox. A great listen, enjoy!
Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 245 St Patrick's Day Special
17/03/2026 | 34 mins.
For this week's episode, to celebrate St Patrick's day I have put together extracts from all the Irish guests and episodes taken from the the past 12 months. Sit back with a creamy pint and enjoy! Also details of how to win a selection of Irish wets tied by last week's guest Evo Smyth PLUS a day with me on the Corrib. Good luck!
Casting With Ceri Jones Episode 244 Evo Smyth
07/03/2026 | 56 mins.
This week, I chat with Evo Smyth. Originally from Latvia, but for the last twenty years lived in the Midlands of Ireland. He is known by many for his fly-tying presence across social media and exhibiting at flyfishing shows. Like me, he has a passion for Irish Wet flies and gives his own twist to some of the well-known traditional patterns. Not only does he enjoy tying them, but it is also his favourite method when fishing the loughs, notably Corrib, Mask, Sheelin and Ree. He is donating an Irish Wet fly selection for this month's prize to paid patron members. Competition and details will be announced soon. Enjoy!
Ceri Jones is a passionate fly-fisherman, professional photographer and photo-journalist. Casting with Ceri Jones is the story of Ceri’s fly-fishing career, the days, weeks and years spent on boats and riverbanks. Tales of the catches, the tackle, the lakes, the rivers, the ones that were landed and the ones that got away. Interviews on location and in the studio, with fellow fishermen, gillies, boatmen, friends, champions and fisheries managers.
There will be tackle reviews, venue guides and even the winding yarn of the Big 23lb 12oz Corrib Catch.
So pull up a chair, settle back, relax and enjoy an uninterrupted hour of fishing talk. Because as Ceri always says ‘The next best thing to being out fishing … is talking about it’
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