Casting with Ceri Jones

This week's podcast, I chat with Irish Youth International Kyle O'Mahony. He talks about the incredible fish he caught from Corrib this week, a magnificent 13lb Brown taken on the fly... a fish of a lifetime. He also talks of his competition fishing having already represented Ireland on three occasions, winning gold each time. He has also just qualified to fish the next international in Wales next year.

Enjoy!

This week, I headed out to the lake with my mic and recorded this episode while afloat on the Corrib. I chat about the crane fly, or, as we know it, the Daddy Long Legs. The final hatch of the season for us anglers, and from now on through September, it is a must-have pattern in your box, whether dry or wet. I talk about where to find them, areas to try, patterns and tactics to bring success.

This week I chatted once more with Craig Barr. We talked about Rutland Water, how it has fished this season, and what to expect in the coming months. He also shared his must-have flies for success this September and October. Plus, he talks about his recent trip to BC, where he caught Chum Salmon up to 30lb and Sturgeon over 8ft!!!!!

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For this week's podcast episode, I talk about the sedge hatches, which have been very poor and sparse this past month. Hopefully it is down to the high water temperatures holding the hatches back. It's not only us anglers keen to get the cooler water to bring on the sport; both the fly life and trout are also waiting. I tell the story of past experiences when rain and cooler water followed the hot weather, which brought great success. Let's hope the next week or so will bring the sedge hatches we are waiting for and the trout back on the feed.

For this week's podcast episode, I chat with Paul Morgan of Coch y Bonddu books based in Machynlleth, mid Wales.
He tells of his love of wild fishing around his home, whether it's fishing for seatrout on the Dyfi, or brownies from the mountain lakes. We also chat about his fishing book shop and his publishing business, the changes he has seen over the years, and he gives an insight to anyone considering publishing their own book.

This week's Patreon competition prize is a signed copy of Paul's book 'Saltwater Flyfishing'.

More details on how to enter will follow soon.

In this week's episode, I chatted with Welshman and creator of 'The Fly Tidy ', Lee James. We chat about his competition fishing and his love of Lough Corrib, where he has fished for the last 16 years and what brought him success this May. He also tells us the interesting and funny story of how 'the Fly Tidy' came about.

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Lee is giving away a 'Fly Tidy' for this week's Patreon competition and will put up details soon.

This week, I am joined once more with professional casting instructor and guide Chris Hague. We chatted about how his season has been, including the mayfly on the River Derwent at the Chatsworth Estate. He tells us of his recent addition to his casting qualifications and of his involvement and developments with Mackenzie Flyfishing, including a new salmon flyline. He also talks of his upcoming hosted trips to the East Ranga in Iceland.

Chris has given a Mackenzie FX Integra Trout Floating line as a competition prize for Patreon members this month; more details to follow.

This week's episode is a milestone as we reach the 250th episode. I am joined by sea trout specialist and good friend Alun Rees. Alun was my first guest back in 2020, so I thought it would be good to have him back on this special episode.

We chat about his sea trout experiences, his tying, YouTube, GAIA and some of the podcast episodes over the years.

I want to thank all the contributors, listeners and especially my Patreon members for all the support.

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This week's episode, I talk about the attraction of the Mayfly that brings anglers together. The experiences and the feelings the hatch gives us. A magical time of year that stirs so much anticipation and excitement, at this spiritual time for us, fly fishermen. The Corrib this year is seeing the biggest hatch in a very long time.... go and get your doctor's paper and get out on the lake!

This week I chatted once more with Robert Thompson from Alberta, Canada. Those of you who listened to my previous podcast with him, ep 161, will remember his ice fishing stories. Originaly from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Robert is a fishing fanatic in the true sense of the word, this time we chat about his recent trip to Guyana.
I will be doing more travel fishing destination podcasts and what better one to kick off than fishing the Amazon. He tells of the different species he caught including Arapaima to over 200lb and gives info of anyone wanting to experience the fishing it has to offer.

Enjoy!