Audio Angling

Recorded in 2009. Mick Riley, sole survivor of a dinghy angling tragedy off Lancashire's Fylde Coast talks about the events leading up that day, the feeling of isolation and desperation of the situation, and of his ultimate rescue. Given a hard time later in the press, un-justifiably as it would turn out, here he put the record straight and tries to persuade other small boat anglers to be more safety conscious. His RNLI rescuer Phil Denham also contributes.

Recorded in 2010. Graeme Pullen interviews Newhaven charter skipper Frank Shaw on a range of local topics.

Recorded in 2011. Essex charter boat skipper and co-inventor of the technique of uptide fishing John Rawle takes a detailed look at both strands of his charter fishing life here at Bradwell in the UK and Florida the USA, comparing and contrasting his US experiences in terms of fish catching and conservation to our side of the Atlantic.

Recorded in 2011. As the co-inventor of uptide fishing along with Bob Cox back in the 1970's in and around the Thames Estuary, Essex charter skipper John Rawle explains the history of this highly successful shallow water boat fishing technique, and how to get the best out of it in terms of tackle, terminal rigs and approach.

Recorded in 2011. Arguably, the top bait on the sea angling scene is peeler crab. Unfortunately, it has something of a mystique surrounding it, particularly in terms of long term keeping and having it ready to order. Here small boat expert Mick Duff spells out the whole process of trapping, holding and bringing peeler crabs on.

Recorded in 2011 Over recent years, the River Mersey, both inside during the winter, and outside over the summer, has earned itself a well deserved reputation for being one of the most consistent sheltered boat fishing venues in the country. Here Wirrall small boat member Mick Duff gives us a guide tour.

Recorded in 2010. Greame Pullen interviews Littlehampton charter boat skipper Neil French about the prospects for visitors to the Sussex port, and for information on the techniques he uses to get the best out of what is available.

Recorded in 2010. Greaeme Pullen joins Solent small boat specialist Wayne Comben for a days mixed fishing and boat talk out from Lanstone Harbour aboard his 17 foot Wilson Flier.

Recorded in 2011. John McAngus is the last surviving member of the team responsible for the controversial introduction of Zander to the Fens back in 1963. A time when fishery managers could do pretty much what they wanted. Here we get the full story of what he describes as 'That Fateful Day'.

Recorded in 2010. Graeme Pullen discusses tackle and tactics for the Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit Grand Slam, then goes on to talk with Zyg Gregorek, the only man in history to achieve three different Royal Slams by catching every species of Billfish, every species of Tuna, and the IGFA's nominated list of nine different Shark species.