The Fly Culture Podcast
Episodes
A Day in the Life
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Steve Bircumshaw - A Passion for Fly Fishing
13 May 2026
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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 pr...
Being A Guide for the Day
06 May 2026
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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 t...
Tweed Salmon Festival 2026
29 Apr 2026
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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 me...
Pit Stop Fishing
23 Apr 2026
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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 t...
Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fishing, Fly Casting and Instruction Part 2
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailEpisode 327 - Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fishing, Fly Casting and Instruction Part 2I'm pleased to be welcoming back Will an...
Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and Instruction
15 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailEpisode 327 - Will Shaw & Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and InstructionI'm pleased to be welcoming back Will and Mark back to t...
River Exe Fishing Day
08 Apr 2026
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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 ...
The Fly Fishing Community
01 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailEpisode 325Â The Fly Fishing CommunityLast weekend we hosted our first Trout & Salmon Gathering at the Fox and Hounds down in Dev...
Dan O'Neill - Fishing, Guiding and Life
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Day Trip to Glasgow
18 Mar 2026
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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 ...
There's No Place Like Home Water
11 Mar 2026
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Send a textEpisode 322Â 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 hom...
Episode 321 - Trout Fishing in Patagonia
04 Mar 2026
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Send a textNew Podcast Ep 321 - Trout Fishing in PatagoniaJoin me as I head to Argentina with my friend Ray in search of Patagonian brown, rainbow and...
Will Shaw and Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and Instruction
25 Feb 2026
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Send a textEpisode 320 Will Shaw and Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and InstructionIn this episode, we explore the evolving world of fly casting instruct...
Live from the BFFI
18 Feb 2026
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Send a textEpisode 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, ...
3 Days of Bonefish
11 Feb 2026
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Send a textEpisode 318 - 3 Days of BonefishJanuary has been wet, miserable and largely unfishable.Being able to feel the sun on my face and the compan...
Rob Hardy - Writing, Reviewing and Fishing
04 Feb 2026
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Send us a textEpisode 317 - Rob Hardy - Writing, Reviewing and FishingIn this episode I catch up with one of my colleagues, at Trout & Salmon Rob ...
Steve Cooper - Fly Fairs, Tying and Fishing
28 Jan 2026
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Send us a textEpisode 315 - Steve Cooper - Fly Fairs, Tying and FishingI catch up with Steve Cooper, who along with his wife Bridget, are behind the B...
River Walks and Streamer Talk on the River Taw
21 Jan 2026
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Send us a textEpisode 314 - River Walks and Streamer Talk on the River TawI catch up with friend Fred Brown for bacon sandwiches and a walk along the ...
James Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and Life
14 Jan 2026
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Send us a textEpisode 313 - James Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and LifeWe've had this nice little tradition going of me spe...
Winter Grayling with Ed Thompson
07 Jan 2026
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Send us a textEpisode 312 - Winter Grayling with Ed ThompsonIt's between Christmas and New Year and I get a message from Ed asking if I fancy goi...
Jani Himanko - Surf Board Streamers, Dry Flies and Big Trout
17 Dec 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 311 - Jani Himanko - Surf Board Streamers, Dry Flies and Big TroutMy guest, Jani Himanko, is based in Finland. He tells me about...
A New Chapter - Turning the Tables on Pete
10 Dec 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 310 - A New ChapterI don't really like talking about myself, I find other people much more interesting. In recent months t...
Richard Gorodecky - The Meteor, The Ditch & The Very Big Trout
03 Dec 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 309 - Richard Gorodecky -Â The Meteor, The Ditch & The Very Big TroutThis week we have a take over from author Richard Goro...
Jack Westbury - Grayling Fishing
26 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 308 - Jack Westbury on Grayling FishingThose clear, cold days aren't far off now and with that in mind, I caught up with an...
Friends, Grayling and Falling Barometers
19 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 307 - Friends, Grayling and Falling BarometersGrayling days are sociable for me.They start with breakfast, fishing talk and catc...
Chris Galvin - Michelin Stars and Fly Rods
12 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 306 - Chris Galvin - Michelin Stars and Fly RodsI catch up with Chris Galvin to learn about his amazing life so far along with h...
Philip Pinney - A Fly Fishing Life
05 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 305 - Philip Pinney - A Fly Fishing Life and So Much MoreThere are times when you meet someone, hear their story and are amazed ...
Charles Jardine - Big News, Fishing and Life
29 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 304 - Charles Jardine - Big News, Fishing and LifeI talk with Charles Jardine about some big news he has shared regarding the wo...
Hannah Arends - Black Forest Trout
22 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 303 Hannah Arends - Black Forest TroutIn this episode I speaks with Hannah Arends, an enthusiastic fly fisher from Germany, who ...
A Leap of Faith with Johannes Bulfin
15 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 302 - A Leap of Faith with Johannes Bulfin.I welcome Johannes back to the podcast to learn about his new guiding venture, Waters...
End of Season Reflections
08 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 301 - End of Season ReflectionsIt's the end of the season on my home river, the Taw.The hours are counting down before I le...
Special 300th Episode with Jason Borger
01 Oct 2025
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Send us a textSpecial 300th Episode with Jason BorgerWow, where has that time gone?Thank you to everyone who has been a guest, written to say they&apo...
Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for Fishing
24 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 299Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for FishingI catch up with Simon Francis to talk...
Fly Culture - Trentino 2025
17 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe Fly Culture Podcast Episode 298Fly Culture trip to Trentino, ItalyI'm really pleased to be back in the mountains of Trentino wi...
John Boon - Fishing, Casting and Life
10 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 297 John Boon Fishing, Casting and LifeA few years back John came down to Devon to do a season of guid...
Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and Wilderness
03 Sep 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 296 - Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and WildernessI catch up with Sarah as she speaks to me from her farm close to her hom...
Todd Moen - A Life with a Camera and Fly Rod
27 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 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...
Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the Wind
20 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 295 - Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the WindIn this latest episode I talk with Richard Gorodecky about how he has fou...
The Fly Fishing Duo
13 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 294 - The Fly Fishing DuoI meet up with Ewan and Millie to fish the River Wye in Derbyshire and talk about what fly fishing mean...
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 5
06 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 293 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt5In the latest episode of the podcast take over with Pete Cockwill he ta...
The Test with Mike Blackmore and Neil Swift
30 Jul 2025
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Send us a textI 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 th...
Jon Harris - Home Water
23 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 291 - Jon Harris Home WaterI catch up with Fly Culture contributor Jon Harris to talk about his home water and what it means to ...
Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing Tips
16 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 290 - Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing TipsI speak with Richard about his love for his home river, ...
Stalking Carp
09 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 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...
Marble Trout in the Italian Mountains
02 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 288 - Marble Trout in the Italian MountainsI packed my rods, headed to the airport and flew out to Italy on a Fly Culture trip.T...
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 4
25 Jun 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 287 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Pt4In the latest instalment of the podcast takeover, Pete Cockwill takes us fr...
Damian Robinson - Home Water
18 Jun 2025
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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 o...
Fishing, Gatherings and Good People
11 Jun 2025
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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 ...
Fishing For Schools at Lakedown Fishery
04 Jun 2025
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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 even...
Scottish Road Trip
28 May 2025
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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 f...
Sandy Nelson - Home Water
21 May 2025
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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 ...
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 3
14 May 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 281 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt3In the latest instalment of Pete's story he tells us about the wor...
Road Trip
07 May 2025
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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 n...
Paul Gaskell Fishing Tips
30 Apr 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 279 - Paul Gaskell - Fishing Tips, Observations and FliesI'm really pleased to have Paul back on the podcast.You'll ne...
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2
23 Apr 2025
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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...
Tom Bird - Making the Changes
16 Apr 2025
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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 mainl...
The Tweed Salmon Festival
09 Apr 2025
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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 m...
Keeping it Real
02 Apr 2025
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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 s...
Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places
26 Mar 2025
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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 thi...
Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on Fishing
19 Mar 2025
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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 mean...
Last Gasp Grayling
12 Mar 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 272 - Last Gasp GraylingOnline friendships are one thing but what if you decide to meet up, are you going to get on?I'd bee...
Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying Flies
05 Mar 2025
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Send us a textThe Fly Culture Podcast Episode 271Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying FliesI catch up with Jay who was fresh from the vice an...
Rob Mason - The Journey North
26 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 270 - Rob Mason - The Journey NorthIn this episode I talk with Rob Mason about leaving the streams of Devon and settling near Ab...
Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EA
19 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 269 - Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EAI sat down and chatted with my friend Luke after eating a good breakfast and cast...
BFFI - All The Fun of the Fair
12 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 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...
Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and Festivals
05 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 267 - Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and FestivalsI catch up with Eoin and Colin to see how they feel fishing is...
Andrea Larko on Fishing and Art
29 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 266 - Andrea Larko on Fishing and ArtI caught up with Andrea to learn a little about her life and how it revolves around fishing...
Caspar Killick - Searching for Adventure
22 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 265 with Caspar KillickMy guest for this episode, Caspar Killick, lives close to his local stream in Wales and tries to get ther...
Peter Arfield - The Wye, Casting and Tackle Shops
15 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 264 with Peter ArfieldI catch up with Peter to talk about a wide range of subjects that he answers in his own, inimitable and hu...
Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van Life
08 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 263 - Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van LifeIn the latest episode, I speak with Alex Brown from his home high in the ...
James Gilbraith - Anarchy Pie
18 Dec 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 262 - James Gilbraith - Anarchy PieIt's become a nice little Christmas tradition where I catch up with writer and fly angle...
Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and Bonefish
11 Dec 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 261 - Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and BonefishIn this episode I welcome Zoe Dupuy along to the podcast.We look at Zoe's jo...
Robin Smith - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond
04 Dec 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 260 - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond with Robin SmithIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with award-winning documentary ...
Steve Cullen on Fishing, Social Media and the World of Fly Fishing
27 Nov 2024
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Send us a textI welcome Steve Cullen back for this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of fly fishing. We explore innovations in rod design, th...
Aaron Day Talking Used Fishing Tackle
20 Nov 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 258 - Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing TackleIn this episode, I talk with Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing Tackle about his journey ...
Fishing, My Dog and a Few Grayling
13 Nov 2024
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Send us a textI felt the need to spend some time standing in a river. I'm joined by my dog and look at what it means to have him along, the comp...
James Harrold on Working in Fishing
06 Nov 2024
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Send us a textI welcome James Harrold along to this episode where he shares his experiences of owning and running a trout fishery, the challenges face...
Ben Beckwith - Looking into the Future of Fly Fishing
30 Oct 2024
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Send us a textI met Ben on a river recently. I was taken by his great skill as I watched him work his way along the water.I asked him along to the pod...
Charles Innis - One River
23 Oct 2024
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Send us a textI make the drive over to visit Charles Innis at the Half Moon Inn, Sheepwash in Devon.We talk about his relationship with the inn that g...
Wayne McGee - The Wilderness of Alaska
16 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Wayne McGee, a fishing guide and lodge owner in Alaska. Wayne shares his journey from a childhood passion...
Fishing a Competition
09 Oct 2024
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Send us a textI made a promise to myself never to fish competitively after trying it over 25 years ago.This changed when I entered a friendly competit...
Trevor Hayman on Fishing, Guiding and Life
02 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, I welcome Trevor Hayman, a seasoned fly fishing guide, to discuss various aspects of fly fishing, partic...
Richard Miller on Dorset Chalkstreams, The Rivers of Devon and Fishing Hotels
25 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of the Fly Culture podcast, Pete engages in a captivating conversation with Richard Miller, exploring his extensive fi...
Barry Ord Clarke on Fly Tying, Fishing Culture and His New Book
18 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Barry Ord Clarke about his journey in fly fishing and tying, the balance between passion and profession, a...
Tim Schulz - A Cast Away in Montana
11 Sep 2024
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Send us a textTim Schulz, a fishing guide and author, talks with me abut his experiences fishing in Michigan and Montana along with his latest book &a...
Small Stream Fishing
04 Sep 2024
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Send us a textJoin me and my friend John Aplin for a days fishing on a chalkstream in Dorset.This is a tiny stream where landing your fly in some tric...
Alex Redhat on Trout, Asp and Ukraine
28 Aug 2024
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Send us a textAlex Redhat, a Ukrainian living in Germany, shares his passion for fly fishing and his experiences fishing for various species. He disc...
Catching One For a Friend
21 Aug 2024
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Send us a textOur community is small and tightly knit. We might not have met everyone but we still share the same common passion for fly fishing.We lo...
Fishing with Friends
14 Aug 2024
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Send us a textJoin me and my friends Jim Williams and Warren McCarthy for a day on the river.As ever, I turn up early and do some fishing alone before...
Jo Stephenson - Pike. Fly Tying, TV Shows and Fishing
07 Aug 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of the Fly Culture podcast, I speak with Jo Stephenson, an experienced angler and fly tyer. We discuss Jo's appear...
Bob Wyatt - Trout Hunting from Scotland to New Zealand.
31 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I catch up with Bob Wyatt who tells me about his recent fishing trips to New Zealand and the rivers he fishes near his h...
Alex Thrift - Dry Flies, Scratched Reels and Home Water
24 Jul 2024
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Send us a textAlex Thrift talks to me about his love of fly fishing and the importance of simplicity in the sport. He shares his experiences fishing ...
Dry Flies, Lucky Caps and Rising Trout
17 Jul 2024
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Send us a textThe walk was a long one but worth it to get to a special little stream.I've a new cap, some dry flies and a rod I'm looking fo...
Richard Tong - Searching for Trout
10 Jul 2024
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Send us a textI'm joined by Richard Tong to talk about his approach to targeting large trout on dry flies.The conversation turns out to be more t...
The Fly Culture Italian Job 2024
03 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIt was great as always to be back in the mountains fishing pocket water with dry flies for fast, rising fish.Before the trip I'd ex...
Dave Wiltshire - Flies, Fishing and Revolution
26 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk with Dave Wiltshire who is a well known fly tyer and angler who has written numerous articles for Fly Fishing and...
Howard Thresher - A River and a Tackle Shop
19 Jun 2024
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Send us a textI caught up with Howard Thresher at the tackle shop he runs in Crediton, Devon.I've known him quite a few years now and I really wa...
Dominic Garnett - Coarse Fish on the Fly, Perception and Grifters
12 Jun 2024
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Send us a textI catch up with Dom Garnett to talk about coarse fish on the fly.Our conversation ended being a whole lot more as we ended up covering s...
Damian Robinson - Staffordshire to Montana
05 Jun 2024
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Send us a textI got talking with Damian at a recent Fly Culture event.His story is a really interesting one that saw him leave the streams of the Peak...