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Episode 344 - Neville Broad - Saltwater in his Veins
I talk with Neville Broad about his fly fishing career that is based largely around saltwater fly fishing both here and abroad.
I learn about him fishing for various species until he caught his first bass and how it changed everything.
During our conversation I get to hear a lot of fishing tips that will prove invaluable for anyone considering trying saltwater fly fishing in the UK or if they'd like to learn a little more. 
One of the highlights for me was learning about fishing crab patterns for bass along with his record halibut on a fly too.
This is a fascinating look into saltwater fly fishing.
I hope you'll enjoy this episode!

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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.