Send us a textEpisode 280 - Road TripThis is an episode that is a little different.I pack the van and head off for a couple of days fishing.There is no plan other than to see if I can find a few rising trout.I share a few things that I use to catch some fish, talk about an old rod that means a lot to me and reflect on life and fishing.This is a totally open and honest episode that had no retakes, I just pressed record and talked.I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Paul Gaskell Fishing Tips
Send us a textEpisode 279 - Paul Gaskell - Fishing Tips, Observations and FliesI'm really pleased to have Paul back on the podcast.You'll need your notepads at the ready as I talk with him about fishing small streams and then he how adapts his approach for bigger rivers too.We look at the casts needed along with leader lengths for different water and what to do if you've arrived at the river and someone is already fishing.Paul also tells me about his passion for the work of Victorian anger H. C. Cutcliffe and the impact he has had on his fishing.Are small flies always best?Tune in to find out.
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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2
Send us a textEpisode 278 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2Pete Cockwill is taking over the podcast again for part 2 in a series of podcasts that cover his life in fishing.In this episode Pete tells us about his 20lb rainbow trout, king salmon, hunting squirrels and falling in lakes and rivers.The stories are all told in Pete's unique style that are both interesting and very funny too.I hope you'll enjoy this episode.
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Tom Bird - Making the Changes
Send us a textEpisode 277 - Tom Bird - Making the ChangesIn this episode I cover a lot of ground with Tom.If you know Tom, you might think he is mainly from a still water fishing background but he has a foot in rivers too. You'll find out which he prefers.We look at the pressures of being a guide and how to manage working in fishing along with the closing of Draycote and the effect it had on him.I also learn about his fishing time line and the impact it had on his career choice.He is about to move to Hampshire to take on a new role and he tells me about it.I had some rough questions but pressed record and let the conversation just flow. It makes this edition a really interesting listen.Free to download and enjoy!
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The Tweed Salmon Festival
Send us a textEpisode 276 - The Tweed Salmon FestivalThis was the chance for me to hop in the van, pass over some rivers I've dreamed about and make my way to Scotland for The Tweed Salmon Festival.I catch up with friends old and new, talking with them about fishing, what it means to them as they walk around the show.This is a new show run by good people that, at its heart, is trying to encourage young people into fishing. I so enjoyed seeing so many children catching their first fish.I also talk to tackle companies and the good people from Patagonia who alongside supporting the event, had their Worn Wear repair service that was available not just for their own brand but any brand where you could get a favourite piece of clothing repaired.We had good food, a few drinks and music from Colin Macleod who sang for us Saturday evening.It doesn't matter if you don't salmon fish, this is about the people. I'm hoping you'll enjoy it.I've tried hard to capture the event and the overall feel of it.It was really special.
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