Best Simone Salmon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 11: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Culture with Reatna Taylor 43:07

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Season 2 of The Zesty Dietitian is here, and we’re starting off with a super cool interview with my friend and colleague, Reatna Taylor! Reatna A. Taylor, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a bilingual, first-generation Panamanian-American registered dietitian with over five years of experience providing culturally sensitive nutrition care, particularly for Latino …

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Special 300th Episode with Jason Borger 1:11:06

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Send us a text 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…

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Simon Francis - The Wild Trout Trust and a Passion for Fishing 59:10

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Send us a text 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 re…

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Fly Culture - Trentino 2025 56:59

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Send us a text 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 giv…

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John Boon - Fishing, Casting and Life 1:05:26

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Send us a text 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 2…

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Sarah Rønholt - Spey Casts, Salmon and Wilderness 1:01:44

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Send us a text 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 …

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Todd Moen - A Life with a Camera and Fly Rod 1:06:19

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Send us a text 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 fish…

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Richard Gorodecky - Throwing Feathers in the Wind 1:08:33

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Send us a text 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 …

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The Fly Fishing Duo 49:55

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Send us a text 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 l…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 5 27:32

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Send us a text 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 st…

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The Test with Mike Blackmore and Neil Swift 1:04:53

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Send us a text 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 tick…

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Jon Harris - Home Water 1:00:06

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Send us a text 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 …

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Richard McHattie - River Don, Competitive Fishing and Fishing Tips 1:07:02

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Send us a text 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…

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Stalking Carp 37:59

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Send us a text 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…

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Marble Trout in the Italian Mountains 1:05:05

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Send us a text 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…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 4 47:45

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Send us a text 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…

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Damian Robinson - Home Water 42:07

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Send us a text 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 fre…

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Fishing, Gatherings and Good People 55:00

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Send us a text Episode 285 - Fishing, Gatherings and Good People I'm back on the road once more and this time I'm in Derbyshire to attend one of our gatherings at Mallon and Green in Bakewell. I managed to tag on some fishing too and fish the Derwent with Geoff Hadley and bump into a few friends along the way as we fish late into the night. The nex…

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Fishing For Schools at Lakedown Fishery 53:00

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Send us a text Episode 284 - Fishing for Schools at Lakedown Fishery I'm back on the road again heading over to Lakedown Fishery in Sussex. The event, hosted by Charles Jardine, is a fundraiser for Fishing For Schools. During the day, I wander around the fishery speaking with those attending including Feargal Sharkey, Pete Cockwill, Yvette Austin, …

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Scottish Road Trip 1:00:42

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Send us a text Episode 283 - Scottish Road Trip I packed the van and made the long drive from Devon to Aberdeen with my dog Monty along for company. We fished the Don at Tilliefoure, a beautiful beat owned by Jason Bone who was a wonderful host. I met some of the people are involved with the Don on many different levels and learnt what this river m…

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Sandy Nelson - Home Water 57:45

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Send us a text Episode 282 - Sandy Nelson - Home Water I meet up with fly angler, rod builder and Fly Culture contributor, Sandy Nelson to fish for the evening on his home water, the Don. I speak with him about the approach and the tactics he uses as we search for rising trout on the river. This was an impromptu edition that started with us talking…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 3 35:47

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Send us a text Episode 281 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt3 In the latest instalment of Pete's story he tells us about the work that he undertook at the estate he managed including the carp and trout on the lakes. There is a very amusing story about how he had to bury a recently deceased donkey which will have you laughing out …

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Road Trip 1:03:12

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Send us a text Episode 280 - Road Trip This is an episode that is a little different. I pack the van and head off for a couple of days fishing. There is no plan other than to see if I can find a few rising trout. I share a few things that I use to catch some fish, talk about an old rod that means a lot to me and reflect on life and fishing. This is…

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Paul Gaskell Fishing Tips 1:19:10

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Send us a text Episode 279 - Paul Gaskell - Fishing Tips, Observations and Flies I'm really pleased to have Paul back on the podcast. You'll need your notepads at the ready as I talk with him about fishing small streams and then he how adapts his approach for bigger rivers too. We look at the casts needed along with leader lengths for different wat…

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Episode 10: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals with Judy Simon 52:59

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In Episode 10, we’re diving into a hot topic: endocrine disrupting chemicals! This can be an overwhelming, nuanced topic - know that our intention in this episode is to help you feel informed and empowered, not scared. Our guest on the podcast is one of my dietitian heroes, Judy Simon! Judy Simon, MS, RDN, CD, CHES, is an esteemed registered dietit…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2 36:31

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Send us a text Episode 278 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2 Pete Cockwill is taking over the podcast again for part 2 in a series of podcasts that cover his life in fishing. In this episode Pete tells us about his 20lb rainbow trout, king salmon, hunting squirrels and falling in lakes and rivers. The stories are all told in Pete…

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Tom Bird - Making the Changes 1:06:01

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Send us a text Episode 277 - Tom Bird - Making the Changes In this episode I cover a lot of ground with Tom. If you know Tom, you might think he is mainly from a still water fishing background but he has a foot in rivers too. You'll find out which he prefers. We look at the pressures of being a guide and how to manage working in fishing along with …

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The Tweed Salmon Festival 1:12:07

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Send us a text Episode 276 - The Tweed Salmon Festival This was the chance for me to hop in the van, pass over some rivers I've dreamed about and make my way to Scotland for The Tweed Salmon Festival. I catch up with friends old and new, talking with them about fishing, what it means to them as they walk around the show. This is a new show run by g…

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Keeping it Real 34:53

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Send us a text Episode 275 - Keeping it Real I meet up for some early season fishing with my friend Luke. We're on the Usk, a river know for early season hatches and rising fish. I step into the first pool and see a riser. Do I catch it? This is an as it happens, unedited podcast of how the day unfolds. I include some fishing tips and advice and a …

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BONUS Webinar Recording: Navigating Constipation in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Quana Jackson 1:03:45

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In this webinar, McKenzie & Dr. Q walk you through ways to navigate constipation during pregnancy and postpartum. Discover effective strategies to manage constipation during pregnancy and postpartum Master essential dietary and pelvic floor techniques for optimal digestive health Learn practical ways to apply expert advice in your daily routine Thi…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places 33:38

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Send us a text Episode 274 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and the Places I'm excited to be bringing you something a little different on this weeks podcast. I'll be hosting a short series of monthly podcasts that chronicles the life of one of my fishing heros - Pete Cockwill. I doubt there will be many who don't know of Pete he has done so m…

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Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on Fishing 53:50

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Send us a text Episode 273 - Lucy Bowden-Croston and Lucinda Ewin on Fishing I catch up with Lucy and Lucinda to take a look at fishing and what it means to them both. Lucy is most at home with stillwater trout while Lucinda is primarily a salmon angler although I discover they do a whole lot more that this too. We talk about how fishing is looking…

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Last Gasp Grayling 35:05

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Send us a text Episode 272 - Last Gasp Grayling Online friendships are one thing but what if you decide to meet up, are you going to get on? I'd been talking with Mark from Shady River for a while now and we decided to eat a big breakfast and see if we could find some grayling. I took my microphone on the spur of the moment and we ended up talking …

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Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying Flies 1:11:46

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Send us a text The Fly Culture Podcast Episode 271 Jay Bartlett on Char, Salmon, Music and Tying Flies I catch up with Jay who was fresh from the vice and talk with him about production tying and getting ready for the fishing he has planned for the year. We look at our pastime and I ask about the 'we need to bring more people into fly fishing' deba…

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Rob Mason - The Journey North 1:02:24

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Send us a text Episode 270 - Rob Mason - The Journey North In this episode I talk with Rob Mason about leaving the streams of Devon and settling near Aberdeen. We compare fishing between the two places and how he has settled in. It is the time of year when new tackle is on the agenda along with fishing plans too. He tells me about how fishing bring…

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Episode 9: Gut Health and Hormonal Wellbeing with Dr. Jessie Hoffman 47:20

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In this episode, I interview my fabulous friend and colleague, Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN all about gut health, hormonal wellbeing, and their connections. There is a LOT of buzz around gut health and hormone health, and a lot of misinformation out there, but there truly are research-backed interventions we can engage in to improve both our digest…

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Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EA 1:12:49

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Send us a text Episode 269 - Luke Kozak on Fishing, Friends and the EA I sat down and chatted with my friend Luke after eating a good breakfast and casting a few rods. I talk with him about his fishing career, when he used to guide with me, the places he likes to fish and the people he has met along the way. We also talk about the conservation work…

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BFFI - All The Fun of the Fair 1:03:22

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Send us a text Episode 268 - The BFFI 2025 - All the Fun of the Fair Join me as I make the long trip from Devon to Staffordshire to spend the day at the British Fly Fair International Show. I catch up with friends old and new, hear about fishing plans, new products, books and what it is like to tie at the show. This is a series of short interviews …

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Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and Festivals 1:02:47

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Send us a text Episode 267 - Eoin Fairgrieve and Colin Macleod Talk Fishing and Festivals I catch up with Eoin and Colin to see how they feel fishing is looking, what their plans are for 2025 and their passion for salmon. We also take a look at the previous season, how it compared with the last few years and why as anglers, we are the eternal optim…

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Andrea Larko on Fishing and Art 58:34

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Send us a text Episode 266 - Andrea Larko on Fishing and Art I caught up with Andrea to learn a little about her life and how it revolves around fishing. We look at the streams she fishes in Pennsylvania, the joy of blue lining, brook trout and making sure you pick the right fishing friend. I talk with her about her art and get an understanding of …

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Caspar Killick - Searching for Adventure 1:09:53

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Send us a text Episode 265 with Caspar Killick My guest for this episode, Caspar Killick, lives close to his local stream in Wales and tries to get there most days during the summer. He will also pack his Land Rover with his rods and a tent and might head to the far north of Scotland or even further in search of fishing adventures. He tells me wher…

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Episode 8: Prenatal Nutrition with Katie Salmon 53:10

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In Episode 8 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my amazing friend and colleague Katie Salmon, MS, RDN (she/her) all about prenatal nutrition! We cover some common pregnancy myths surrounding food safety, how to navigate food safety in pregnancy without fear, Katie’s experience being a pregnant dietitian with multiple severe food allergies …

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Peter Arfield - The Wye, Casting and Tackle Shops 1:11:55

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Send us a text Episode 264 with Peter Arfield I catch up with Peter to talk about a wide range of subjects that he answers in his own, inimitable and humorous way. He talls me about how he first started fishing the Wye in Derbyshire and the lessons he learnt while observing the trout in the clear water. We talk casting and why he decided to take a …

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Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van Life 1:07:17

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Send us a text Episode 263 - Alex Brown on Fishing, The Mountains and Van Life In the latest episode, I speak with Alex Brown from his home high in the Pyrenees about fishing in the area, how it ties in perfectly with his camper van and how he ended up in Spain. We look at how a camper van can work perfectly with fly fishing and I make a confession…

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James Gilbraith - Anarchy Pie 1:07:56

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Send us a text Episode 262 - James Gilbraith - Anarchy Pie It's become a nice little Christmas tradition where I catch up with writer and fly angler James Gilbraith about the state of the fishing world. We look at seasons past, present and look to the future too. I talk with him about fly selection, fishing clubs why fishing should be fun. He also …

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Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and Bonefish 1:02:35

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Send us a text Episode 261 - Zoe Dupuy on Trout, Grayling and Bonefish In this episode I welcome Zoe Dupuy along to the podcast. We look at Zoe's journey from Scotland to Hampshire and her love for both sailing and fishing. We explore the similarities between the sailing and fishing communities, the challenges of accessing prime fishing locations i…

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Robin Smith - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond 1:12:40

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Send us a text Episode 260 - From Wales to Siberia and Beyond with Robin Smith In this episode of the podcast, I speak with award-winning documentary director of photography Robin Smith. We discuss Robin's journey from life in London to rural living in the lower Wye Valley, his experiences with fly fishing, the iconic River Wye and the Monnow, as w…

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Steve Cullen on Fishing, Social Media and the World of Fly Fishing 1:07:50

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Send us a text I welcome Steve Cullen back for this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of fly fishing. We explore innovations in rod design, the importance of camaraderie in fishing, and the impact of social media on anglers' perceptions and behaviours. We also touch on ethical considerations in fishing and the changing dynamics of fishing p…

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Aaron Day Talking Used Fishing Tackle 1:07:11

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Send us a text Episode 258 - Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing Tackle In this episode, I talk with Aaron Day from Vintage Fishing Tackle about his journey from training to be a butcher to a business owner in the fishing tackle industry along with everything in between. We discuss Aaron's fly fishing career from fishing a stream in Kent to reservoir fi…

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Fishing, My Dog and a Few Grayling 35:28

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Send us a text I felt the need to spend some time standing in a river. I'm joined by my dog and look at what it means to have him along, the compromises you might have to make but how you can easily make it work. I talk about the set-up I use, how I make it work and how I might adapt it as the day progresses. It doesn't have to be complicated and I…