Send us a textEpisode 262 - James Gilbraith - Anarchy PieIt's become a nice little Christmas tradition where I catch up with writer and fly angler James Gilbraith about the state of the fishing world.We look at seasons past, present and look to the future too.I talk with him about fly selection, fishing clubs why fishing should be fun.He also reads a section from one of his books that will resonate and make you laugh out loud too.As ever, he takes an amusing look at life that will help you settle into Christmas and is best enjoyed with a mince pie and drink of your choice.
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Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and Bonefish
Send us a textEpisode 261 - Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and BonefishIn this episode I welcome Zoe Dupuy along to the podcast.We look at Zoe's journey from Scotland to Hampshire and her love for both sailing and fishing.We explore the similarities between the sailing and fishing communities, the challenges of accessing prime fishing locations in Hampshire and introducing friends to the sport. Zoe tells me about the influence of media in the fishing community, the need to attract younger generations to fly fishing and shares her dream destinations, including Norway and Cuba, where she has had memorable fishing experiences.As ever, free to download and enjoy!
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Robin Smith - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond
Send us a textEpisode 260 - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond with Robin SmithIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with award-winning documentary director of photography Robin Smith. We discuss Robin's journey from life in London to rural living in the lower Wye Valley, his experiences with fly fishing, the iconic River Wye and the Monnow, as well as the challenges of balancing family life with a passion for fishing and how it fits with his busy work schedule.We look at his working life and the serendipitous moments that led him to filmmaking while he shares his proudest moments, and the challenges faced while filming elusive species like the Amur tiger in Siberia. As well as natural history programs Robin has worked with Jeremy Wade and Robson Green too.This is a slightly longer podcast than normal that looks at fly fishing but ends up being a conversation about a whole lot more.Free to download and enjoy.
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Steve Cullen on Fishing, Social Media and the World of Fly Fishing
Send us a textI welcome Steve Cullen back for this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of fly fishing. We explore innovations in rod design, the importance of camaraderie in fishing, and the impact of social media on anglers' perceptions and behaviours. We also touch on ethical considerations in fishing and the changing dynamics of fishing photography, emphasising the need for respect towards fish, the environment and the influence of signal crayfish on trout feeding habits.We take a look on the state of rivers, hatches, pollution concerns, and are reminded of some of the old fishing magazines too.This is an interesting insight into the fly fishing world that I think you'll find interesting.
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Aaron Day Talking Used Fishing Tackle
Send us a textEpisode 258 - Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing TackleIn this episode, I talk with Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing Tackle about his journey from training to be a butcher to a business owner in the fishing tackle industry along with everything in between. We discuss Aaron's fly fishing career from fishing a stream in Kent to reservoir fishing near his home in Northampton.I learn about his business ethos, the huge range of rods he sells and the resurgence of bamboo too.He has boundless enthusiasm for what he does and enjoys everyday of work. If you've not seen the amount of rods and reels he has on offer you'll be amazed!As ever, this is a free podcast to download and enjoy.
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