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Those clear, cold days aren't far off now and with that in mind, I caught up with angler Jack Westbury to pick up some tips regarding fishing for grayling.
I learn a lot as he tells me about leader set up, spacing of flies, controlling the drift and manipulation of flies.
We also cover tackle choices and his preference for longer rods.
We discuss his trout fishing too, including long leaders and micro drag.
Being based in Derbyshire, he spends a lot of time at the fly fishing shop, Mallon and Green. We talk about how Marie and John have made the shop the hub of the local fishing community.
Jack talks great sense that I'm sure you'll gain something useful from.
I'm really pleased to be back in the mountains of Trentino with another group of anglers.
There was a mix of returnees and 3 new members of the team who'd not been before.
In this episode, I take you on the water, talk with the guides and those on the trip to give you a feel of the varied fishing we experience.
As ever, these trips turn into being something more than the fish. It is about old friends, new friends, early morning coffee, fly tying and Tiramisu for breakfast.
This was a memorable trip for all the right reasons.
Sit down, take a listen and join us for a few days on the rivers of Trentino.
Jim Curry - Nymphing for Salmon and Guideline Products
I talk with Jim Curry about his fishing season, how fishing looks right now and the growth areas of our sport.
He also talks what it is like to work for the fishing brand Guideline along with new products, the company ethos and how they prefer to stick with a range until they think there is a new technology that will help them improve upon it rather than just making cosmetic changes every few years.
This is a really interesting look inside a brand that is open, revealing and a fun listen.
As ever, Jim didn't ask to come onto the podcast I heard they were doing some interesting things and wanted to learn some more about them.
Sometimes an event can have a profound effect on our lives and make us question the direction we are taking.
I talk with Mark Roberts about such an event that made him quit a secure teaching job to follow his passion for fly fishing.
His day to day work involves selling flies, coaching and guiding but he is hoping this will develop into something extra that will help others to get outside and experience our pastime.
He also shares the story of his capture of a 4lb+ grayling that many of us dream of.
This is a deeply moving story that I hope you will enjoy hearing about.
Adam Price-Hunt - A Look into the Future of Fly Fishing
I catch up with Adam to see how fly fishing looks through the eyes of an angler in his twenties.
The conversation turned into something a whole lot more as I discovered that I was talking with someone who has a deep understanding of fly fishing, the behaviour of fish along with the environment too.
I learn about why he likes to fish lighter flies for grayling, where to look for them on a new water, his rule of 3, why you should tie your own flies and why he loves wild trout so much.
He talks with great eloquence and passion about what fly fishing means to him too.
This is a wonderful episode that highlights how lucky we are to have people like Adam in fly fishing.
Howard Croston on Fly Rods, Competition and Life in Fishing.
The term 'to influence' is used a little too easily these days although it is definitely correct to use this when describing my guest - Howard Croston.
There is little doubt Howard has had an impact on us as fly anglers either directly or indirectly over the years.
From designing rods for Hardy and Greys for a number of years to the articles he has written giving us an insight into the techniques used at the very highest levels of competition fishing that have helped shape us as fly anglers.
We discuss what goes into rod design, his fly fishing timeline, what it is like not to do well in a competition and how to deal with it to what it feels like to be fly fishing world champion.
This is an honest and open look into the mindset of someone who has a great dedication to our pastime, we're lucky to have him in fly fishing.
I catch up with Andy Taylor to talk about a wide range of fly fishing topics. We look at the state of small still water scene, grayling on dries, encouraging more people into fishing and the route he took into fly fishing which is a unique one after his father dug some commercial trout lakes.
We talk fly fishing instruction, competition fly fishing and what Andy has learnt from it.
We also cover fishing tackle and finding the right gear at the right price.
He has also edited fly fishing magazines and we talk a little about what is involved.
This episode covers a lot of ground that I feel sure you’ll enjoy listening too.
I reached out to Mark Paterson after seeing him embark on a new venture in fly fishing retailing.
I always try my best to support our community especially those trying something a little different.
During this recording and a number of previous phone calls I discovered someone who believes in the highest level of customer service, has sourced interesting products and has a passion for fly fishing.
For me, I got the chance to try a rod brand that I've been wanting to cast for a while, try some super slick fly lines and I learn about a brand of waders that are incredibly durable.
We also discuss social media, the company of friends and I hear about the River Dee.
There was quite a response from listeners after Martin Smith last appeared on the podcast.
Previously he had talked about taking on water companies after the had continued to pollute his club waters.
I get an update on what has happened since that should provide inspiration for the many others who are having to contend with similar issues.
He also talks about fishing clubs and how the one he is secretary of has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
This is a really important podcast that tackles issues that affect all of us as anglers and Martin has practical advice on the subject. I hope you'll get a lot from this episode.
Fishing a stream with some rising trout, spending time with a friend or just being there alone.
We all enjoy these moments and it turns out it doesn't matter where we are in the world, many of us feel the same.
I talk with Ben Mackereth, who is based in Australia, about the fishing community and culture of Australia but also about what he discovered while he lived in British Colombia for 5 years too.
He writes for The Drake, Fly Life and Fly Culture and we look at the writing process and how he had his first fishing article published at the age of 16.
He has also set up The Torrent (www.thetorrent.com.au) a website that works to let fly anglers know globally what is happening with environmental issues on waterways of the world.
This is a conversation between 2 fly anglers who love our pastime just like you!
The Flies That Trout Prefer with Peter Hayes and Don Stazicker
I often ask guests of the podcast for their dream fishing destination. Near the top of the list is, hardly surprisingly, Montana.
I thought it would be interesting to get the inside track from someone who lives there, fishes and guides around the state.
Eric 'Vern" Strader tells me about his love of the area, the fishing across a variety of waters, the hatches along with the fishing culture too.
We get an insiders view of living there, the effect of the TV show Yellowstone on Montana, where guides meet up after work and the strange transactions that take places there!
You may not ever visit Montana but this is a wonderful interview that will appeal to any fly angler.
I talk with Gordon van der Spuy about his latest book, The Feather Mechanic II.
I learn about how he views fly fishing and tying but also about his approach to life too.
He is a fascinating guest who views fishing through a slightly different lens that will, without a doubt, have you thinking differently about your approach to fishing.
It is clear that he has poured part of his soul into producing his latest book that is more than just fly tying recipes, it is a whole lot more.
After leaving university she embarked on a career in fly fishing that has taken her around the world.
She is a skilled angler who has been Czech Republic Champion 6 times and has represented her country a number of times in competition fly fishing and in 2022 achieved silver in the individual class of the World Championship.
Katka looks at fly fishing in an interesting and thoughtful way preferring to focus on the bigger picture of our pastime rather than just the fish.
This is a story about determination and passion of someone wanting to work in the fly fishing industry.
Katka speaks with openness and honesty about what fly fishing means to her.
Dave Southall - Light Lines, Long Leaders and Small Flies
You may recognise the name of my guest. He was tying flies at fishing shows from the age of 8 and was working in his parents shop, Fly Only in Yorkshire, for a number of years.
We talk about why he is now in Devon, what it is like to have a life that revolved around fly fishing and we catch a few fish including a surprise too!
Dylan is a talented fly angler and tyer who was casting a fly rod from a very early age.
I talk with Keith Passant about his love of fly fishing, where it started and the places he likes to fish.
He is a skilled fly tyer who has attained the AAPGAI fly tying qualification at Masters level and so there are plenty of tips and advice and as ever, I ask, do we really need a lot of flies?
Keith also ran the fishing section of the Orvis Store in Burford that if you were lucky enough to visit you'd know it was a special place.
He has done a lot for our pastime and is one of the 'good guys' who does a lot without the need for recognition.
I catch up with Tiger Stamp and talk about his fishing career, how the fishing landscape looks and what his non-fishing friends make of him packing waders and rods and heading out to the river.
He is the sort of angler who thinks deeply about his approach to fishing and we talk about how he will fish a particular method and how he gets success from it.
There is some great information and advice that I hope you'll enjoy listening to.
Join me for the day as I fish Chew Valley Lake for pike with my friend Jethro Binns.
He shares plenty of tips and information for any one who is interested in pike on the fly but the day turns out to be a lot more than just this.
It is about friends fishing together and talking about what our pastime means to us with a few special fish along the way.
This podcast is recorded exactly as it happens. There has been no editing, retakes or scripts. You'll hear it exactly as the day unfolds and I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I did.
I talk with Sid Hiscox and Declan Morrison about their friendship and love of fly fishing.
We discuss whether you need to take phone fishing with you, where and why they fish and their fly fishing train wrecks along with a couple from my long list of them too.
They are the people behind the clothing brand Fera and have just released a fly fishing range called 'Trout Bum'
We talk about what went into launching it and why most fly fishing gear is green.
They are young and a breath of fresh air and are working hard to inject some colour into our pastime.
If you're a reader of Fly Culture or The Drake, you will have come across the writing of my guest today.
Johannes lives and breathes fly fishing and having left the fishing in Finland he is now back in Ireland and has a wealth of experience that we touch on in this episode.
From floating streamer patterns to pike on the fly via sea trout we cover a lot of ground.
I have always maintained that Johannes only speaks when he has something to say and when he does, it is worth listening to.
I catch up with Zoe to find out what fishing means to her especially the streams that flow off of Dartmoor in Devon.
Her background in fishing came from fishing the Catskills in the US before heading home to Devon. I learn about her experiences and what fly fishing means to her.
We also discuss the connection we all have with fly fishing and how it can mean different things to different people.
We cover a lot more ground including her 80,000 word PHD thesis that was based around fly fishing.
Zoe is a passionate fly angler who was extremely articulate and thought provoking during our discussion.
How many fishing clubs should you be a member of? What do you do if you get an emergency call and the river is alive with salmon?
I discuss these questions and many more with my guest James Gilbraith. We also talk about his latest book, Anarchy Pie, that carries on from his previous books, Terminal Chancer and Hooked on Hope.
James is an entertaining and very funny guest who will have you laughing out loud when you are listening to this episode!
In this episode I'm joined by guide and passionate angler, Stuart Wardle who shares a wealth of advice on how to fish a trout stream early in the season.
We talk about how to prepare, approach the water, make the cast and cover a trout.
We de-bug the 'must have' fly story and concentrate on presentation to get the best results when fishing.
My guest for this podcast has been the most requested by listeners and I am pleased to say that he joins me to talk about fishing, flies, bamboo rods, salmon fishing in Scotland and his new book, All the Time in the World.
This is an interesting and entertaining talk with one of the most influential and loved writers in fly fishing.
Join me for the day as I walk the famous chalk stream, The Frome with friends John Aplin and John Grindle.
What was planned as a days fishing turned out to be so much more as we eat a great breakfast, catch up, see John's amazing rod room, talk about fishing and of course, the famous grayling of The Frome!
Clement Booth first caught a trout from a stream near his home in South Africa in the 1960s.
He didn't have a fly rod but improvised using a fly line and old spinning rod.
It turned out to be the start of a long association with fly fishing that continued on the streams and salt water in South Africa before moving to the alpine streams of Germany and then on to the chalk streams of the UK.
We talk about the things he has learnt during this time and how fly fishing has been and continues to be such a large part of his life.
I welcome Jim Murray back to the podcast to talk about the new season, what to look forward to and where he is heading.
We also discuss what went into his TV program Robson and Jim's Icelandic Adventure and the much anticipated second series that will be out in April.
We spend time on his new project Activist Anglers that focuses on bringing anglers and non-anglers together to understand how they can help with environmental issues that affect fish and waterways.