Send us a textThe Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 297 John Boon Fishing, Casting and LifeA few years back John came down to Devon to do a season of guiding with my fishing school.It was a lot of fun and after a day of guiding out we'd fish, cast or just talk fishing.He is a supremely talented fly caster who passed his masters exam at the age of 20.We look at his home water, the Welsh Dee and he tells me how he prefers to fish it.We also talk about mental health and John speaks candidly about dealing with depression and how fishing has been a huge help through difficult times.This a timely reminder to keep a look out for friends and to make a little time to give them a call or message and see how they're doing.
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Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and Wilderness
Send us a textEpisode 296 - Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and WildernessI catch up with Sarah as she speaks to me from her farm close to her home river, the Skjern in Denmark.I learn about the work that has been done to improve this river so that salmon are once more running it again.We look at the places she has visited both near and far and the impact they have had on her as an angler and a whole lot more too.We also talk about her role as an ambassador for Patagonia and the work the brand does for the environment.Salmon are her main fishing passion and her feeling for this fish will resonate with anyone listening including those moments when we lose one!Put aside an hour and listen to this wonderful story.
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Todd Moen - A Life with a Camera and Fly Rod
Send us a textEpisode 297 - Todd Moen - A Life With a Camera and Fly RodI catch up with Todd to talk with him about his fly fishing life and of course learn about the many fly fishing films he has made.From Montana to pretty much the rest of the world he has helped capture and shape how many of us view fly fishing.He tells me about his fly fishing career and how he first picked up a camera too.As someone who has put together an online magazine I got to hear how Catch Magazine was born and what is happening with it today.I feel sure many of you have seen Todd's work over the years but if you haven't be sure to check it out.
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Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the Wind
Send us a textEpisode 295 - Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the WindIn this latest episode I talk with Richard Gorodecky about how he has found home in Ireland and the fishing he has discovered there.We discuss what fishing means to him and what he has taken from it.He has also recently published a book called Throwing Feathers in the Wind that he tells me about and reads a section from it.He is a talented writer who captures perfectly why we love fly fishing so much.If you'd like a copy, you can buy from the publisher here - https://medlarpress.com/bookstore?store-page=Throwing-Feathers-in-the-Wind-p730672319Or if you'd like a signed copy visit Richard.s site here - https://www.gorodecky.com/
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The Fly Fishing Duo
Send us a textEpisode 294 - The Fly Fishing DuoI meet up with Ewan and Millie to fish the River Wye in Derbyshire and talk about what fly fishing means to them.They are young and hugely passionate about our pastime and spend their working hours dreaming about going to the river.I get the chance to see fly fishing through their eyes and how it looks to them.They are both skilled anglers who catch some fish while we are talking.I often worry we live in a world that is dominated by social media and the lengths some will go to for a Like or the dream of sponsorship but they aren't interested in any of this. All they want to do is to try and introduce people of their age group to something that means so much to them.
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