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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! 

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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!