The Fly Culture Podcast
Pete Tyjas from Trout & Salmon Magazine interviews people whose lives revolve around or are shaped by fly fishing. The podcast explores the culture and community of fly fishing through personal stories. It delves into the passion and experiences of anglers and those connected to the sport.
Episodes
Fishing Bamboo with David Spencer
Send us Fan MailEpisode 341 Fishing Bamboo with David SpencerI 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 ar
A Long Hot Summer
Send us Fan MailEpisode 340 - A Long Hot SummerIt'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 l
The Italian Job 2026
Send us Fan MailEpisode 339 - The Italian Job Friuli 2026I'm thrilled to once more be back in Italy with a group of anglers.The weather is hot, the water is cold but the trout are rising and everyone is excited.You'll join us to hear about the fishing and how we experience the 3 days of fishing.I speak with the guides and also learn a little more about the Danubian and Marble Trout.For m
Marnie Lovejoy - Chair of The Grayling Society
Send us Fan MailEpisode 338 - Marnie Lovejoy - Chair of The Grayling SocietyI catch up with Marnie who is fresh from the river after catching a few fish before we recorded this episode.I speak with her about her new role as Chair of the Grayling Society, her passion for this fish and what her plans are for the future.Marnie talks me through her fishing timeline, the mentors she has had and what fi
Mayfly Road Trip
Send us Fan MailEpisode 337 = Mayfly Road TripI load the van with a sleeping bag a few rods and head off to fish the Test, stay at a campsite and fish the Wylye the next day.It is early June and the mayfly are still about but the weather has shifted from the mini heatwave to wind and rain.On the Test, I fish with Neil Mundy who invited me along for the day. He tells me about his passion for stalki
Emilie Björkman - A Life in Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 336 - Emilie Björkman - A Life in FishingToday, I’m excited to share my recent conversation with the incredibly talented angler, Emily Björkman. As a skilled fly angler who has traveled the globe with a fly rod, Emily brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for fishing, particularly for salmon. In this episode, we’ll explore her journey into the world of fishing from a ver
Neil Smith - A Passion for Rivers
Send us Fan MailEpisode 335 - Neil Smith A Passion for RiversIn this episode, I catch up with Neil Smith an angler and guide based in the North West of the UK.I learn about the fishing he enjoys and why along with hearing about the rivers he likes to fish.Neil also talks about the issues with cormorants and how he was involved with the reintroduction of grayling into a local stream and how they a
Catching up with an old friend
Send us Fan MailEpisode 334 - Catching up with an old friend.I first met Duncan Wilcox 12 or so years ago. He hired me as a guide but we got on so well that we ended up fishing a lot together.At the time, he was based in Devon but moved to Spain and has had a base in New Zealand for 25 years.In this episode, you'll hear us catch up, talk fishing and I hear a little about Duncan's fishing
A Revisit to Amwell Magna to Fish the River Lea
Send us Fan MailEpisode 333 - Amwell Magna and the River LeaWhat only feels like yesterday but was a number of years ago now, I was a member of Amwell Magna Fishing Club based on the River Lea in Hertfordshire.I made the long drive and was lucky enough to catch the mayfly hatch.I speak with members about what has changed since I last fished there and catch a few fish too.Feargal Sharkey was there
A Day in the Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 332 - A Day in the LifeIn this episode I take you with me for the day in my new role at Trout & Salmon.You'll join us on a rod test on the river with Rod Hardy and guest for the review, Roger Fagan.Without giving too much away, you'll hear what goes into the test and how it is put together.I get to spend a few hours fishing with Rob before heading over to the
Steve Bircumshaw - A Passion for Fly Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 331 - Steve Bircumshaw - A Passion for Fly FishingI catch up with Steve to talk about his fishing time line right up to the present.I learn about when he first picked up a fly rod and the impact it had on his life.Steve also does some guiding and works in the Mallon and Green tackle shop and often appears on their social media.He is a skilled angler who shares some great ti
Being A Guide for the Day
Send us Fan MailEpisode 330 - Being a Guide for the DayIn this latest episode I come out of retirement to take Malcolm fishing after I was persuaded to offer a Lot in the Wild Trout Trust Auction.The day takes place on my home water, the Taw in Devon.Malcolm and I talk about the fishing, his fishing career and the places he likes to cast a fly.As ever, this is recorded exactly as it happens with n
Tweed Salmon Festival 2026
Send us Fan MailEpisode 329 - Tweed Salmon Festival 2026The drive from Devon to attend the festival was a long one but worth it.I got the chance to meet some amazing people who care deeply about bringing people into fishing, caring about the fish and the waters they swim in.I based myself in the Yeti bar, a converted removal lorry but also walked around the festival to speak with demonstrators, ta
Pit Stop Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 328 - Pit Stop FishingI had to head to Hampshire on a non-fishing errand.I decided to pack my gear and if I got away in good time, I'd stop in Wiltshire and make a few casts.I only decided to pack my mic at the very last moment and have recorded the few hours on the river exactly as it happened. It is a stream of consciousness that talks about the fishing but ends up b
Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fishing, Fly Casting and Instruction Part 2
Send us Fan MailEpisode 327 - Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fishing, Fly Casting and Instruction Part 2I'm pleased to be welcoming back Will and Mark back to the podcast for the 2nd part of their trilogy of interviews that circle around fly casting information for anglers but also for instructors too.We start with an amazing story from Will on a huge fish he lost recently on a dry fly and h
River Exe Fishing Day
Send us Fan MailEpisode 326 - River Exe Fishing DayEvery fishing day should start with a catch up over breakfast and a visit to a tackle shop.This is exactly how this day began when I caught up with friend and rod builder, Warren McCarthy, for a day's fishing on the River Exe and one of it's tributaries, the Haddeo.We have a fry-up and then drop into Lance Nicholson's in Dulverton t
The Fly Fishing Community
Send us Fan MailEpisode 325 The Fly Fishing CommunityLast weekend we hosted our first Trout & Salmon Gathering at the Fox and Hounds down in Devon.The hotel has a special place in my heart as I spent 12 years of my life guiding the hotel's water.I'm always a little nervous ahead of these events but there was no need to worry.We kicked off with a film and went on to have talks, demos
Dan O'Neill - Fishing, Guiding and Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 324 - Dan O'Neill - Fishing Guiding and LifeI caught up recently with Dan and was bowled over by his enthusiasm, passion and love for fly fishing.I learn about his fly fishing story, how he saw someone casting on the river when he was a young boy and the direction it took him in.He tells me about how determined he was to speak with the gillie at the hotel where he work
A Day Trip to Glasgow
Send us Fan MailEpisode 323 - A Day Trip To GlasgowI get up early, drive to Bristol airport to attend the Glasgow Angling Centre Open Weekend.I catch up with attendees, friends from the trade and get the chance to speak with the man behind the store, Paul Devlin, to hear his story from a stall on a market to a 30,000 square foot store today.I hear about some the latest products coming to anglers
There's No Place Like Home Water
Send us Fan MailEpisode 322 There's No Place Like Home WaterIn this episode I am joined by my wife Emma and our dog Montana for a morning on our home water, the Taw, in Devon.We talk about some of the times we have experienced here and share stories of fish we have caught.We didn't plan to do a podcast but thought it might be fun to take you fishing, explain a little about where we&apos
Episode 321 - Trout Fishing in Patagonia
Send us Fan MailNew Podcast Ep 321 - Trout Fishing in PatagoniaJoin me as I head to Argentina with my friend Ray in search of Patagonian brown, rainbow and brook trout.We fish a variety of rivers, lakes and spring creeks with nymphs, dries and streamers.The fish are like no other I have caught before and are sizeable and strong.We stay at Argentina Waters Lodge as a treat for my birthday.I have wo
Will Shaw and Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and Instruction
Send us Fan MailEpisode 320 Will Shaw and Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and InstructionIn this episode, we explore the evolving world of fly casting instruction along with fly casting tips.Will and Mark have looked at the traditional teaching process and have looked into other sports to learn from them and how they can be transferred into fly casting tuition.Their modern approach focusses on their p
Live from the BFFI
Send us Fan MailEpisode 319 - Live from the BFFIIn this episode, I'm at an event that is becoming the get together to mark the start of a new season, the BFFI in Staffordshire.I'm at the event in my new capacity with the magazine but I got the chance to speak with attendees and stall holders about the show and what it means to them.I've tried to capture the feel of the BFFI and give
3 Days of Bonefish
Send us Fan MailEpisode 318 - 3 Days of BonefishJanuary has been wet, miserable and largely unfishable.Being able to feel the sun on my face and the company of good people has been a welcome tonic.I'm in Mexico and have 3 days of wading the flats to see if I can find bonefish, permit or tarpon.I'll talk you through what happens, tell you a little about flats fishing and let you know if w
Rob Hardy - Writing, Reviewing and Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 317 - Rob Hardy - Writing, Reviewing and FishingIn this episode I catch up with one of my colleagues, at Trout & Salmon Rob Hardy, to talk about his fishing career, dream destinations and the places that mean a lot to him.I also learn about how he got involved with writing at Trout & Salmon and what goes into the tackle reviews. We also touch on rod tests too.Since
Steve Cooper - Fly Fairs, Tying and Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 315 - Steve Cooper - Fly Fairs, Tying and FishingI catch up with Steve Cooper, who along with his wife Bridgette, are behind the BFFI show that takes place in February.I learn what goes into it along with all of the planning involved.Steve tells me how the show came about and what he learnt from the early days.He is also extremely passionate about his fly tying business, Co
River Walks and Streamer Talk on the River Taw
Send us Fan MailEpisode 314 - River Walks and Streamer Talk on the River TawI catch up with friend Fred Brown for bacon sandwiches and a walk along the river.He now lives in Devon and like me, his home water is the Taw.I take him to where I spend most of my time fishing as we walk the river and plan trips for next year.Fred is an extremely talented angler who enjoys both salmon, sea trout and brow
James Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 313 - James Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and LifeWe've had this nice little tradition going of me speaking with Boo just before Christmas and whether he'll get through it OK.I thought it might be nice to see if he came through the other side OK and what he is planning for this fishing year.We also discuss the season that has passed, social me
Winter Grayling with Ed Thomson
Send us Fan MailEpisode 312 - Winter Grayling with Ed ThomsonIt's between Christmas and New Year and I get a message from Ed asking if I fancy going fishing.The answer, of course, is yes.We eat a big breakfast and head to the river.It is always a pleasure to hear about a piece of water that means so much to them and this episode is no exception.Ed has a long association with it that you'
Jani Himanko - Surf Board Streamers, Dry Flies and Big Trout
Send us Fan MailEpisode 311 - Jani Himanko - Surf Board Streamers, Dry Flies and Big TroutMy guest, Jani Himanko, is based in Finland. He tells me about the fishing in the area including the incredible story of the huge trout that leave the lakes to feed on the coarse fish that come into the river to spawn.I hear about the patterns he and his friends have devised to tackle these fish.I also learn
A New Chapter - Turning the Tables on Pete
Send us Fan MailEpisode 310 - A New ChapterI don't really like talking about myself, I find other people much more interesting. In recent months though, my life has taken a big change in direction and I really wanted to share with you what has happened and why I made this decision.In this special, turning the tables on Pete Tyjas, I talk with Ben Jailler about why I took the job as editor of
Richard Gorodecky - The Meteor, The Ditch & The Very Big Trout
Send us Fan MailEpisode 309 - Richard Gorodecky - The Meteor, The Ditch & The Very Big TroutThis week we have a take over from author Richard Gorodecky who reads a section from his book - Throwing Feathers in the Wind.He was so popular last time that it only felt right to have him back.The piece he reads is from a chapter called - The Meteor, The Ditch & The Very Big TroutIt is the story
Jack Westbury - Grayling Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 308 - Jack Westbury on Grayling FishingThose 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 ro
Friends, Grayling and Falling Barometers
Send us Fan MailEpisode 307 - Friends, Grayling and Falling BarometersGrayling days are sociable for me.They start with breakfast, fishing talk and catching up with friends.On this episode, I fish with my friend Paul Procter.We were planning to fish and just chew the fat. At the last moment, I ran back to my van, grabbed my mic and we captured the day and our thoughts exactly as it happened.We did
Chris Galvin - Michelin Stars and Fly Rods
Send us Fan MailEpisode 306 - Chris Galvin - Michelin Stars and Fly RodsI catch up with Chris Galvin to learn about his amazing life so far along with his passion for fly fishing.He has been transfixed by water after seeing trout in a stream in Cornwall as a child.He tells me about how he first picked up a fly rod and where it has taken him over the years.He is also an extremely successful restaur
Philip Pinney - A Fly Fishing Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 305 - Philip Pinney - A Fly Fishing Life and So Much MoreThere are times when you meet someone, hear their story and are amazed by the life they have led.Philip was born in New Zealand and had a fly rod in his hand from an early age.Fishing tiny streams with his friends he was never far from a river.On leaving school, he joined the RAF basing himself in the UK as the stillw
Charles Jardine - Big News, Fishing and Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 304 - Charles Jardine - Big News, Fishing and LifeI talk with Charles Jardine about some big news he has shared regarding the work he and his team have done with Fishing For Schools.It could prove to be life changing for anyone deciding to follow the path they are laying out.We talk about how he has found fishing the rivers and lakes in his new backyard in Wales and look at
Hannah Arends - Black Forest Trout
Send us Fan MailEpisode 303 Hannah Arends - Black Forest TroutIn this episode I speaks with Hannah Arends, an enthusiastic fly fisher from Germany, who shares her journey into the world of fly fishing. She tells me about her best fishing season yet, the balance between family life and her passion for fishing, and the importance of mentorship in her growth as an angler. Hannah talks about fly tying
A Leap of Faith with Johannes Bulfin
Send us Fan MailEpisode 302 - A Leap of Faith with Johannes Bulfin.I welcome Johannes back to the podcast to learn about his new guiding venture, Watershed Fly Fishing, based in Ireland.We'll hear about how his first season has gone and what he has learnt from it.Having fished with Johannes I know how talented he is as an angler and learn how he translates this into his guiding along with his
End of Season Reflections
Send us Fan MailEpisode 301 - End of Season ReflectionsIt's the end of the season on my home river, the Taw.The hours are counting down before I leave it for 6 months and wait until March comes round once again.I fish it for trout one last time and talk to you from the river about what is happening, how I am feeling along with how I've been approaching the water.This is a completely open
Special 300th Episode with Jason Borger
Send us Fan MailSpecial 300th Episode with Jason BorgerWow, where has that time gone?Thank you to everyone who has been a guest, written to say they've enjoyed the podcast and to everyone who has listened.I couldn't have done this without you.For this small landmark episode I catch up with Jason Borger to talk about fishing, casting and life.We look at his film work and talk about the sa
Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for Fishing
Send us Fan MailThe Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 299Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for FishingI catch up with Simon Francis to talk about his fishing career, his home water including his love of the pocket water of the East Lyn in the West Country.We look at what fishing means to him and where it has taken him.He has also recently become Chairman of The Wild Trout Trust and I
Fly Culture - Trentino 2025
Send us Fan MailThe Fly Culture Podcast Episode 298Fly Culture trip to Trentino, ItalyI'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 exper
John Boon - Fishing, Casting and Life
Send us Fan MailThe Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 297 John Boon Fishing, Casting and LifeA few years back John came down to Devon to do a season of guiding with my fishing school.It was a lot of fun and after a day of guiding out we'd fish, cast or just talk fishing.He is a supremely talented fly caster who passed his masters exam at the age of 20.We look at his home water, the Welsh Dee and
Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and Wilderness
Send us Fan MailEpisode 296 - Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and WildernessI catch up with Sarah as she speaks to me from her farm close to her home river, the Skjern in Denmark.I learn about the work that has been done to improve this river so that salmon are once more running it again.We look at the places she has visited both near and far and the impact they have had on her as an angler and
Todd Moen - A Life with a Camera and Fly Rod
Send us Fan MailEpisode 297 - Todd Moen - A Life With a Camera and Fly RodI catch up with Todd to talk with him about his fly fishing life and of course learn about the many fly fishing films he has made.From Montana to pretty much the rest of the world he has helped capture and shape how many of us view fly fishing.He tells me about his fly fishing career and how he first picked up a camera too.A
Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the Wind
Send us Fan MailEpisode 295 - Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the WindIn this latest episode I talk with Richard Gorodecky about how he has found home in Ireland and the fishing he has discovered there.We discuss what fishing means to him and what he has taken from it.He has also recently published a book called Throwing Feathers in the Wind that he tells me about and reads a section from
The Fly Fishing Duo
Send us Fan MailEpisode 294 - The Fly Fishing DuoI meet up with Ewan and Millie to fish the River Wye in Derbyshire and talk about what fly fishing means to them.They are young and hugely passionate about our pastime and spend their working hours dreaming about going to the river.I get the chance to see fly fishing through their eyes and how it looks to them.They are both skilled anglers who catch
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 5
Send us Fan MailEpisode 293 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt5In the latest episode of the podcast take over with Pete Cockwill he takes us salmon fishing for king salmon in Alaska, talks about his love of grayling and takes us to the streams of Devon and Cornwall.As ever, it is delivered in a beautiful manner packed with fun stories and some poignant moments too.I hope you enjo
The Test with Mike Blackmore and Neil Swift
Send us Fan MailI got the chance to walk and fish an amazing piece of water at Mottisfont on the famous Test in Hampshire.Mike and Neil tell me about their policy towards the water and what they have done to improve the habitat for the wildlife and fish there.It is a really interesting story and as they get ready to offer the fishing on a day ticket basis in 2026 I hear about how they plan to make
Jon Harris - Home Water
Send us Fan MailEpisode 291 - Jon Harris Home WaterI catch up with Fly Culture contributor Jon Harris to talk about his home water and what it means to him.We also look at what fly fishing means to him and where it has taken him.I learn a little about his fishing time line and how he likes to fish.We discuss how fly fishing is looking right now and are we a pastime populated by a small but passion
Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing Tips
Send us Fan MailEpisode 290 - Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing TipsI speak with Richard about his love for his home river, the Don near Aberdeen a place where his fishing career began.I learn about how he started competition fishing that included him representing Scotland on both river and stillwater disciplines before going on to captain his country too. We look at ho
Stalking Carp
Send us Fan MailEpisode 289 - Stalking CarpI'm just back from Italy, the weather in Devon is bright and warm and I had been thinking of going to my local river but with it being so warm I thought I'd try something a little different.I decided to see if I could target carp with a fly in clear water.My plan was to spot a fish, cover it and if I was lucky, even catch it.I took the mic with
Marble Trout in the Italian Mountains
Send us Fan MailEpisode 288 - Marble Trout in the Italian MountainsI packed my rods, headed to the airport and flew out to Italy on a Fly Culture trip.The destination was Friuli and the target fish was marble trout.None of the group had caught them before but under the careful eye of Vito and his team of guides we felt the chances were stacked in our favour.We fished a wide variety of water that y
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 4
Send us Fan MailEpisode 287 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Pt4In the latest instalment of the podcast takeover, Pete Cockwill takes us from Cornwall to Surrey via Alaska and a few other places too.He tells us about the places he's been and what has happened during his fishing life.This focusses on his friendships and what they have meant to him and the fun he has had while out
Damian Robinson - Home Water
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Fishing, Gatherings and Good People
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Fishing For Schools at Lakedown Fishery
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Scottish Road Trip
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Sandy Nelson - Home Water
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 3
Send us Fan MailEpisode 281 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt3In the latest instalment of Pete's story he tells us about the work that he undertook at the estate he managed including the carp and trout on the lakes.There is a very amusing story about how he had to bury a recently deceased donkey which will have you laughing out loud.He also talks about mullet fishing with a
Road Trip
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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
Paul Gaskell Fishing Tips
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 a
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 v
Tom Bird - Making the Changes
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 o
The Tweed Salmon Festival
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 enc
Keeping it Real
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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.H
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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.Fro
Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on Fishing
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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.
Last Gasp Grayling
Send us Fan MailEpisode 272 - Last Gasp GraylingOnline friendships are one thing but what if you decide to meet up, are you going to get on?I'd been talking with Mark from Shady River for a while now and we decided to eat a big breakfast and see if we could find some grayling.I took my microphone on the spur of the moment and we ended up talking about the fishing and looking a little deeper i
Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying Flies
Send us Fan MailThe Fly Culture Podcast Episode 271Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying FliesI catch up with Jay who was fresh from the vice and talk with him about production tying and getting ready for the fishing he has planned for the year.We look at our pastime and I ask about the 'we need to bring more people into fly fishing' debate. He tells me about his music career and
Rob Mason - The Journey North
Send us Fan MailEpisode 270 - Rob Mason - The Journey NorthIn this episode I talk with Rob Mason about leaving the streams of Devon and settling near Aberdeen.We compare fishing between the two places and how he has settled in.It is the time of year when new tackle is on the agenda along with fishing plans too.He tells me about how fishing brings a nice balance against his day job as a surgeon and
Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EA
Send us Fan MailEpisode 269 - Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EAI sat down and chatted with my friend Luke after eating a good breakfast and casting a few rods.I talk with him about his fishing career, when he used to guide with me, the places he likes to fish and the people he has met along the way.We also talk about the conservation work he did on rivers before joining the Environment Age
BFFI - All The Fun of the Fair
Send us Fan MailEpisode 268 - The BFFI 2025 - All the Fun of the FairJoin me as I make the long trip from Devon to Staffordshire to spend the day at the British Fly Fair International Show.I catch up with friends old and new, hear about fishing plans, new products, books and what it is like to tie at the show.This is a series of short interviews with a number of people about what they've been
Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and Festivals
Send us Fan MailEpisode 267 - Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and FestivalsI catch up with Eoin and Colin to see how they feel fishing is looking, what their plans are for 2025 and their passion for salmon.We also take a look at the previous season, how it compared with the last few years and why as anglers, we are the eternal optimists.They are also behind the upcoming Tweed Salmon
Andrea Larko on Fishing and Art
Send us Fan MailEpisode 266 - Andrea Larko on Fishing and ArtI caught up with Andrea to learn a little about her life and how it revolves around fishing.We look at the streams she fishes in Pennsylvania, the joy of blue lining, brook trout and making sure you pick the right fishing friend.I talk with her about her art and get an understanding of the work that goes into it and how it felt to sell h
Caspar Killick - Searching for Adventure
Send us Fan MailEpisode 265 with Caspar KillickMy guest for this episode, Caspar Killick, lives close to his local stream in Wales and tries to get there most days during the summer.He will also pack his Land Rover with his rods and a tent and might head to the far north of Scotland or even further in search of fishing adventures.He tells me where he has been and some of the places he's been
Peter Arfield - The Wye, Casting and Tackle Shops
Send us Fan MailEpisode 264 with Peter ArfieldI catch up with Peter to talk about a wide range of subjects that he answers in his own, inimitable and humorous way.He talls me about how he first started fishing the Wye in Derbyshire and the lessons he learnt while observing the trout in the clear water.We talk casting and why he decided to take a qualification and the impact it had on his fishing.M
Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van Life
Send us Fan MailEpisode 263 - Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van LifeIn the latest episode, I speak with Alex Brown from his home high in the Pyrenees about fishing in the area, how it ties in perfectly with his camper van and how he ended up in Spain.We look at how a camper van can work perfectly with fly fishing and I make a confession about my plans for 2025 that may see me going this
James Gilbraith - Anarchy Pie
Send us Fan MailEpisode 262 - James Gilbraith - Anarchy PieIt's become a nice little Christmas tradition where I catch up with writer and fly angler James Gilbraith about the state of the fishing world.We look at seasons past, present and look to the future too.I talk with him about fly selection, fishing clubs why fishing should be fun.He also reads a section from one of his books that will
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