Send us a textEpisode 286 - Damian Robinson - Home WaterI catch up with Damian to fish a stretch of water that is a real challenge to fish with some of the spookiest fish I have ever seen.I learn about how Damian approaches this sort of water and what he has learnt from fishing here.The term technical fishing is, at times, used a little too freely but this is without a doubt somewhere that tests your skill to the limit.There are lots of hints and tips that I think you're going to find interesting.
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Fishing, Gatherings and Good People
Send us a textEpisode 285 - Fishing, Gatherings and Good PeopleI'm back on the road once more and this time I'm in Derbyshire to attend one of our gatherings at Mallon and Green in Bakewell.I managed to tag on some fishing too and fish the Derwent with Geoff Hadley and bump into a few friends along the way as we fish late into the night.The next morning, I attend the annual event that takes place in Bakewell to celebrate the anniversary of the river Wye switching to the dry fly only rule after James Ogden showed how devastating this method of fishing could be.I speak with Jan Hobot who makes the ceremonial cast on the river and learn a little bit about this tradition that has taken place for 160 years.Later in the day, I head over to Mallon and Green, a fly shop, that over the last 3 years has become the hub for the local fishing community.I speak with some of the people attending about fishing who share some interesting stories.This a snapshot into fly fishing on many levels that I hope you'll enjoy listening to.
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Fishing For Schools at Lakedown Fishery
Send us a textEpisode 284 - Fishing for Schools at Lakedown FisheryI'm back on the road again heading over to Lakedown Fishery in Sussex.The event, hosted by Charles Jardine, is a fundraiser for Fishing For Schools.During the day, I wander around the fishery speaking with those attending including Feargal Sharkey, Pete Cockwill, Yvette Austin, James Cuthbertson and Johnny Vegas who despite being an experienced coarse angler, has never fly fished before. Does he catch his first trout?Tune in, listen and be prepared to laugh out loud!
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Scottish Road Trip
Send us a textEpisode 283 - Scottish Road TripI packed the van and made the long drive from Devon to Aberdeen with my dog Monty along for company.We fished the Don at Tilliefoure, a beautiful beat owned by Jason Bone who was a wonderful host.I met some of the people are involved with the Don on many different levels and learnt what this river means to them.I got lucky, caught a few trout but the trip turned out to be more than that, much more.You're welcome to come and join me and Monty for this adventure.
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Sandy Nelson - Home Water
Send us a textEpisode 282 - Sandy Nelson - Home WaterI meet up with fly angler, rod builder and Fly Culture contributor, Sandy Nelson to fish for the evening on his home water, the Don.I speak with him about the approach and the tactics he uses as we search for rising trout on the river.This was an impromptu edition that started with us talking on the river bank but the conversation was too good not to share with you.Listen as 2 friends and my dog, Monty, walk the river, make some casts and see what happens.
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