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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! 

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I got the chance to walk and fish an amazing piece of water at Mottisfont on the famous Test in Hampshire.

Mike and Neil tell me about their policy towards the water and what they have done to improve the habitat for the wildlife and fish there.

It is a really interesting story and as they get ready to offer the fishing on a day ticket basis in 2026 I hear about how they plan to make it available for a wide range of people to use and enjoy at a price that suits just about every pocket.

Mike and Neil are good people doing something that is a little ground-breaking for this part of the world and I applaud them for it.

The mayfly had started hatching and we managed to find a few rising trout.

Learn more about the fishing below.

https://www.wessexrt.org.uk/ChalkStreamExperience.html

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Episode 291 - Jon Harris Home Water

I catch up with Fly Culture contributor Jon Harris to talk about his home water and what it means to him.

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

I learn a little about his fishing time line and how he likes to fish.

We discuss how fly fishing is looking right now and are we a pastime populated by a small but passionate group of anglers.

This is a wonderful discussion that I am sure you'll enjoy! 

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Episode 290 - Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing Tips

I speak with Richard about his love for his home river, the Don near Aberdeen a place where his fishing career began.

I learn about how he started competition fishing that included him representing Scotland on both river and stillwater disciplines before going on to captain his country too. 

We look at how fly fishing is looking in Scotland and beyond and discuss whether we are part of a small but passionate band of anglers.

I couldn't let the opportunity pass without getting some fishing tips from Richard, some of which you might not be aware of.

The podcast is free to download and enjoy!

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Episode 289 - Stalking Carp

I'm just back from Italy, the weather in Devon is bright and warm and I had been thinking of going to my local river but with it being so warm I thought I'd try something a little different.

I decided to see if I could target carp with a fly in clear water.

My plan was to spot a fish, cover it and if I was lucky, even catch it.

I took the mic with me and talked as the day unfolded.

It turned out to be a day of a lot of hard yards and a heap of walking. I checked and I walked 9 miles searching out either a cruising or tailing fish.

With sun on my back and walking in shallow, clear water it was easy to draw parallels with wading a bonefish flat. It was equally as exciting! 

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Episode 288 - Marble Trout in the Italian Mountains

I packed my rods, headed to the airport and flew out to Italy on a Fly Culture trip.

The destination was Friuli and the target fish was marble trout.

None of the group had caught them before but under the careful eye of Vito and his team of guides we felt the chances were stacked in our favour.

We fished a wide variety of water that you'll hear about but we all realised these events turn out to be about more than just the fish.

This episode is about fishing, food and good company.

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Episode 287 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Pt4

In the latest instalment of the podcast takeover, Pete Cockwill takes us from Cornwall to Surrey via Alaska and a few other places too.

He tells us about the places he's been and what has happened during his fishing life.

This focusses on his friendships and what they have meant to him and the fun he has had while out fishing.

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Episode 286 - Damian Robinson - Home Water

I catch up with Damian to fish a stretch of water that is a real challenge to fish with some of the spookiest fish I have ever seen.

I learn about how Damian approaches this sort of water and what he has learnt from fishing here.

The term technical fishing is, at times, used a little too freely but this is without a doubt somewhere that tests your skill to the limit.

There are lots of hints and tips that I think you're going to find interesting.