Audio Angling

Recorded in 2012. The last of the three Cod Wars between Britain and Iceland left the UK fishing fleet banned from within Iceland's 200 mile unilaterally declared territorial limit, and our home ports such as Fleetwood doomed to terminal decline. But before the retreat, there were many skirmishes and incidents, many of which were never reported. Here Fleetwood trawler chief engineer Les Hall recounts some of them.

Recorded in 2012. Morris Clarkson of the Ribchester based workshop Spintec has been hand making bespoke Salmon lures since the 1950s, including the Flying C, Devon Minnow and Blair Spoon. Quality not quantity is the company motto. He also regularly fishes with these lures on the River Ribble for Salmon from which he has taken in excess of 200 fish. Both aspects are discussed here in detail, along with a history of lure making in the UK.

Recorded in 2011. Ex-England international boat squad member Alan Sharpe discusses his trace design and manufacturing business. Terminal tackle items are also discussed at length, along with his time in the England squad

Recorded in 2012. Ex-England International boat angler Steve Quinn actually started his angling career as a coarse match fisherman competing, and doing very well against some of the all times greats such as the Ashursts, Ian Heaps and Ivan Marks. Here he gives his recollections of what these legends were actually like as people as well as anglers.

Recorded in 2011. As a response to the Scottish government demanding hard data demonstrating the need for marine conservation, the Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network (SSACN) organised a Spurdog Tagathon on Loch's Sunart and Etive. So popular was this, and so revealing in terms of factual data that it has now become an annual event along with others at Luce Bay for Tope, and Crinan for Common Skate added to the diary. Here event organisers Stuart Cresswell and Willie Kennedy discuss both the concept and the events.

Recorded in 2012. Much of what we commonly see in small boat fishing clubs today has its origins in pioneering work done by a handful of Lancashire small boat anglers more than 40 years ago. Here we explore the history of the Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool boat angling clubs.

Recorded in 2011. Out of all the sea angling greats who helped shape today's sea angling by helping its transition from the old ways of the 1950's and 60's to those of the 21st century, Clive Gammon is the one held in the highest esteem by the vast majority of people.

Recorded in 2012. Ex-England International boat angler Steve Quinn looks at the whole boat match angling scene as well as providing a wealth of top quality tackle and tactical tips which he used to get into, maintain his squad place within, and ultimately win medals with, including gold, as well as becoming European Cod champion.

Recorded in 2012. The Channel Islands have long been an extended trip stopover for south coast charter boats. Here local commercial skipper/charter boat skipper Dougal Lane looks in detail at the wreck, reef and bank fishing within easy reach of his base on the island of Guernsey. He also gives an insight into finding and positioning over wrecks, plus details of a dramatic rescue.

Recorded in 2012. Blackpool shore match angler Mick McCallum charts his progression through the ranks to representing England and winning a gold medal at the home internationals, then on to the world championships, before becoming totally disillusioned with the squad, its south coast bias, and its politics. A no holds barred discussion of the entire topic, plus a wealth of tackle and tactical information used to get him to the top.