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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Keeping it Real
Send us a textEpisode 275 - Keeping it RealI meet up for some early season fishing with my friend Luke.We're on the Usk, a river know for early season hatches and rising fish.I step into the first pool and see a riser. Do I catch it?This is an as it happens, unedited podcast of how the day unfolds.I include some fishing tips and advice and a look into the thought process of a days fishing.Hope you enjoy this episode!
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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places
Send us a textEpisode 274 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and the PlacesI'm excited to be bringing you something a little different on this weeks podcast.I'll be hosting a short series of monthly podcasts that chronicles the life of one of my fishing heros - Pete Cockwill.I doubt there will be many who don't know of Pete he has done so much in fly fishing over the years.From writing books, numerous articles, running a fishery and tackle shop, leading the way in stalking still water trout, catching huge grayling in Alaska and much, much more. Pete tells us the story of it all.This is part 1
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Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on Fishing
Send us a textEpisode 273 - Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on FishingI catch up with Lucy and Lucinda to take a look at fishing and what it means to them both.Lucy is most at home with stillwater trout while Lucinda is primarily a salmon angler although I discover they do a whole lot more that this too.We talk about how fishing is looking, social media and bringing people into our pastime.This is a fun conversation that covers some really interesting topics I think you'll find a great listen.Free to download and enjoy.
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