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Episode 343 - Neil Lobban - Fishing, Casting and Teaching
In this weeks episode I catch up with Neil Lobban to learn a little bit about what fishing means to him andfind out his local rivers and how they have been fishing of late.
Neil is Chair of AAPGAI and he tells me how he started as an instructor and a little about the ams of AAPGAI and what the organisation is all about.
We of course get some casting tips and shoehorn in some tackle talk too.
Neil has done a lot for fly fishing, you'll hear about some of the projects he has helped set up over the years.
This is a fascinating listen, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

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Episode 342  - Yvette Austin - Fly Fishing and a Love of the Outdoors
I catch up with Yvette Austin to learn about her fly fishing timeline that includes rivers, lakes and saltwater.
From crabbing at the end of a pier to small stillwater, reservoirs and the streams of her home county of Kent, I hear about why she is so passionate about fly fishing.
Yvette also talks about her role with the BBC as a presenter.
We cover a lot of ground that I know you will find interesting.

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Episode 341  Fishing Bamboo with David Spencer
I speak with David Spencer about his passion for bamboo fly rods.
We look at the differing ways into this sub-genre of fly fishing via artisan builders like Luke Bannister, Edward Barder or Callum Gladstone among others or by searching auction sites or vintage tackle dealers to find a rod that might be perfect or needs some TLC if you are able to tackle the task.
We also discuss fly line selection for your new rod and and also how to care for bamboo rods too.
David has also organised a bamboo gathering in August that you'l hear about too.
If you've ever been bamboo curious this might be the gateway you've been looking for!

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Episode 340 - A Long Hot Summer
It's been a while since I've fished my home water, the Taw, due to the warm weather we've been having.
Water temperatures have been too high to cast a dry to a trout so I've been standing in saltwater casting to mullet and after a conversation with my friend Warren, we decided to see if we could catch some carp on the fly.
I made a last minute decision to pack the mic hoping I had enough battery power and share the day with you.
It starts slow but as the day progresses we see some carp, work out the best method to catch them and have a fun time on the water.
This was a spur of the moment trip but I'm pleased we did it.

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Episode 339 - The Italian Job Friuli 2026
I'm thrilled to once more be back in Italy with a group of anglers.
The weather is hot, the water is cold but the trout are rising and everyone is excited.
You'll join us to hear about the fishing and how we experience the 3 days of fishing.
I speak with the guides and also learn a little more about the Danubian and Marble Trout.
For me, these trips are special and getting the chance to share all of the wonderful moments is special.
Sit down and join us for the latest instalment of the Italian Job!