Episode 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?...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 ...

The 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 th...

Episode 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 ti...

Episode 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 pl...

Episode 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 p...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 less...

Episode 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...

Episode 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 ...

Episode 261 - Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and BonefishIn this episode I welcome Zoe Dupuy along to the podcast.We look at Zoe's journey from Scotland to Hampshire and her love for both sailing and fishing.We explore the si...

Episode 260 - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond with Robin SmithIn this episode of the podcast, I speak  with award-winning documentary director of photography Robin Smith. We discuss Robin's journey from life in London...

I welcome Steve Cullen back for this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of fly fishing. We explore innovations in rod design, the importance of camaraderie in fishing, and the impact of social media on anglers' perceptions a...

Episode 258 - Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing TackleIn this episode, I talk with Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing Tackle about his journey from training to be a butcher to a business owner in the fishing tackle industry along with everythi...

I 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 compromises you might have to make but how you can easily make it work.I talk about the set-up I ...

I welcome James Harrold along to this episode where he shares his experiences of owning and running a trout fishery, the challenges faced, and the entrepreneurial spirit required to adapt and thrive in the fishing industry. He tell...

I 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 podcast to find out a little more about his fishing career and to pick up some tips too.We ende...

I 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 goes back to the 1950s when his family took it on as a fishing hotel.He tells me about his lo...

In this episode, I speak with Wayne McGee, a fishing guide and lodge owner in Alaska. Wayne shares his journey from a childhood passion for fishing to operating a fishing lodge in the pristine wilderness of Alaska. He ...

I made a promise to myself never to fish competitively after trying it over 25 years ago.This changed when I entered a friendly competition run by my friends Jethro and Rodney from Fluffchuckers.The event was run at Chew Valley ...

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Trevor Hayman, a seasoned fly fishing guide, to discuss various aspects of fly fishing, particularly on Chalk Streams. We explore the challenges of the current fishing season, the intricaci...