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Episode 301 - End of Season Reflections

It's the end of the season on my home river, the Taw.

The hours are counting down before I leave it for 6 months and wait until March comes round once again.

I fish it for trout one last time and talk to you from the river about what is happening, how I am feeling along with how I've been approaching the water.

This is a completely open and honest just speaking into the mic with no editing at all or any retakes. It is just the moments as they happen and what I feel at the time.

I really enjoyed doing this and hope you'll join me and my dog Montana on my beloved River Taw.

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Special 300th Episode with Jason Borger

Wow, where has that time gone?

Thank you to everyone who has been a guest, written to say they've enjoyed the podcast and to everyone who has listened.

I couldn't have done this without you.

For this small landmark episode I catch up with Jason Borger to talk about fishing, casting and life.

We look at his film work and talk about the sad passing of Robert Redford.

Jason worked with him on 'River Runs Through It' and tells me about working with him.

We cover casting and I get one of best pieces of advice when it comes to casting practice I think I have had.

There is lots of fishing talk that I hope you'll enjoy.

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The Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 299

Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for Fishing

I catch up with Simon Francis to talk about his fishing career, his home water including his love of the pocket water of the East Lyn in the West Country.

We look at what fishing means to him and where it has taken him.

He has also recently become Chairman of The Wild Trout Trust and I talk with him about what the role entails and how he sees the state of trout right now but also the future too.

As ever we cover a lot of topics that you're sure to find interesting.

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The Fly Culture Podcast Episode 298

Fly Culture trip to Trentino, Italy

I'm really pleased to be back in the mountains of Trentino with another group of anglers.

There was a mix of returnees and 3 new members of the team who'd not been before.

In this episode, I take you on the water, talk with the guides and those on the trip to give you a feel of the varied fishing we experience.

As ever, these trips turn into being something more than the fish. It is about old friends, new friends, early morning coffee, fly tying and Tiramisu for breakfast.

This was a memorable trip for all the right reasons. 

Sit down, take a listen and join us for a few days on the rivers of Trentino.

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The Fly Culture Podcast - Episode 297 John Boon Fishing, Casting and Life

A few years back John came down to Devon to do a season of guiding with my fishing school.

It was a lot of fun and after a day of guiding out we'd fish, cast or just talk fishing.

He is a supremely talented fly caster who passed his masters exam at the age of 20.

We look at his home water, the Welsh Dee and he tells me how he prefers to fish it.

We also talk about mental health and John speaks candidly about dealing with depression and how fishing has been a huge help through difficult times.

This a timely reminder to keep a look out for friends and to make a little time to give them a call or message and see how they're doing.

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Episode 296 - Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and Wilderness

I catch up with Sarah as she speaks to me from her farm close to her home river, the Skjern in Denmark.

I learn about the work that has been done to improve this river so that salmon are once more running it again.

We look at the places she has visited both near and far and the impact they have had on her as an angler and a whole lot more too.

We also talk about her role as an ambassador for Patagonia and the work the brand does for the environment.

Salmon are her main fishing passion and her feeling for this fish will resonate with anyone listening including those moments when we lose one!

Put aside an hour and listen to this wonderful story.

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Episode 297 - Todd Moen - A Life With a Camera and Fly Rod

I catch up with Todd to talk with him about his fly fishing life and of course learn about the many fly fishing films he has made.

From Montana to pretty much the rest of the world he has helped capture and shape how many of us view fly fishing.

He tells me about his fly fishing career and how he first picked up a camera too.

As someone who has put together an online magazine I got to hear how Catch Magazine was born and what is happening with it today.

I feel sure many of you have seen Todd's work over the years but if you haven't be sure to check it out.

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Episode 295 - Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the Wind

In this latest episode I talk with Richard Gorodecky about how he has found home in Ireland and the fishing he has discovered there.

We discuss what fishing means to him and what he has taken from it.

He has also recently published a book called Throwing Feathers in the Wind that he tells me about and reads a section from it.

He is a talented writer who captures perfectly why we love fly fishing so much.

If you'd like a copy, you can buy from the publisher here - https://medlarpress.com/bookstore?store-page=Throwing-Feathers-in-the-Wind-p730672319

Or if you'd like a signed copy visit Richard.s site here - https://www.gorodecky.com/

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Episode 294 - The Fly Fishing Duo

I meet up with Ewan and Millie to fish the River Wye in Derbyshire and talk about what fly fishing means to them.

They are young and hugely passionate about our pastime and spend their working hours dreaming about going to the river.

I get the chance to see fly fishing through their eyes and how it looks to them.

They are both skilled anglers who catch some fish while we are talking.

I often worry we live in a world that is dominated by social media and the lengths some will go to for a Like or the dream of sponsorship but they aren't interested in any of this. 

All they want to do is to try and introduce people of their age group to something that means so much to them.

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Episode 293 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt5

In the latest episode of the podcast take over with Pete Cockwill he takes us salmon fishing for king salmon in Alaska, talks about his love of grayling and takes us to the streams of Devon and Cornwall.

As ever, it is delivered in a beautiful manner packed with fun stories and some poignant moments too.

I hope you enjoy this one!