Strange Boat - The Fishing Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Fishing guru, Keith Arthur reels in expert guests to talk about everything and anything to do with every kind of fishing. Stick your earphones in, cast your line and enjoy the craic. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boatSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat.
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Ian Russell started his angling obsession more than fifty years ago in the lakes and rivers around his home in the Colne Valley where he still enjoys most of his fishing. He's an expert on modern carp baits and founded Heathrow Bait Services before becoming a consultant for Dynamite Baits, for whom he is currently developing a brand new range of boilies, pellets and hookbaits that will include one of his old favourite flavours, Super Stench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith welcomes Tom Scholey aboard the Strange Boat to talk about his personal fishing ambitions, his writing and his foray into filming. Plus of course, Keith tells tales of his extraordinary fishing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Baxter joins Keith aboard the Strange Boat and talks about his new book 'Stick Float Wizardry - Mastering the Essential River Float'. One of the angling greats, Jim offers valuable insight and great reminiscences with Keith Arthur.
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After leaving Parliament in 2010 Martin Salter took a sabbatical in Australia, where he produced an influential report entitled 'Keep Australia Fishing'. In 2011 Salter took a part-time position with the Angling Trust as its National Campaigns Coordinator, and currently serves as the Trust's Chief Policy Advisor. He maintains a blog on the Trust website called Fighting For Fishing, devoted to the preservation of angling interests and fish habitat conservation in the UK and worldwide.
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Nigel Botherway and Keith Arthur are old mates from Fisherman's Blues on talkSPORT. In this edition of the Strange Boat podcast they talk about some of their biggest catches, state of the art poles and strangely (well this is the Strange Boat) - rugby!
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Brijpal Singh is nicknamed "The Chub Master" for very good reason says Keith. 'Brij' shares tales from the river bank and a story of stuffed fish on the Antiques Roadshow in Stoke Newington!
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Sarah Taylor, recent winner of the Ladies National and FishOMania NXTGEN winner give us the low down on her angling career and explains why she isn't fishing for for England. Sarah is the youngest ship mate on the Strange Boat and with people like Sarah on board angling has a bright future.
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Keith welcomes his old mucker Steve Cook into the Strange Boat to discuss all things angling including Fish'O'Mania and the changes in the sport over the last few years. Steve hails from Retford in Notts, won his first fishing match whilst still in infants school and is still a regular winner today, almost fifty years down the line. A regular qualifier for the highly prestigious Fish’O’Mania event, Steve was champion in the never-to-be-forgotten 1999 edition and also a regular co-commentator in the final. He is sponsored by major French tackle brand Garbolino
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David Seaman and the time his Mrs slipped up at The Compleat Angler - plus beautiful Perch, waters breaking live on air and why you need a decent pair of polarised sun glasses. Nothing is off limits for Ant Glascoe Jnr and Keith Arthur one aboard The Strange Boat.
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As a life-long angler, Viv Shears can be found fishing for a huge variety of fish species from crucians in Surrey, bass along the South Coast to monster halibut in the fjords of Northern Norway. For him now variety has certainly become the spice of life in terms of his angling... and of course carp farming!
After graduating from Sparsholt College in 1995 Viv moved into fisheries management as Fisheries Manager with RMC Angling where he created and stocked many well-known fisheries during his five years there. In 2004, he returned to Sparsholt where he lectured for 11 years on fisheries management, practical fisheries construction and fish farming. During his 25 years in fisheries work he has carried out numerous consultancy projects with customers across the UK and Europe where he advises on all aspects of fisheries development and management. Having run numerous fisheries his understanding of practical fishery development means he can advise customers on realistic stocking plans along with sound technical knowledge.
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Match ace, Shimano/Dynamite Baits Consultant and champion, Nick Speed has over 30 years angling experience gleaned from fishing at the highest level on a wide variety of venues including rivers, canals, drains, natural lakes, and commercials. Keith climbs aboard the Strange Boat to share tips on watercraft, bank side management, bait preparation, feeding techniques and so much more…
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Steve Cullen has spent the last 17 years within the fly fishing industry, as a journalist, photographer, brand manager, product developer, and content specialist. Brought up in the Scottish Borders and Steve had access to some wonderful wild trout and grayling fishing on both the world-famous River Tweed and its largest tributary, the Teviot.
He’s fished extensively throughout Europe searching out specimen trout and grayling. He’s also visited many other destinations around the World, including the warm-water havens of Mexico, Cuba – where he got achieved a ‘Grand Slam’.
After working as editor Total FlyFisher, he moved on to become the Brand Manager at Wychwood Game Fishing. Steve is a multi-capped England International (despite being Scottish) representing England at all levels of competition, from international to World events. He’s been been the English National Champion, winner of the Graham Trophy, part of the gold medal-winning team at the inaugural 5 Nations Tournament, and also a team member of the Osprey Fishing team that won the prestigious Lexus Fly Fishing Championships.
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Fish O' Mania and Maver Mega Match winner Simon Fry is one of the shining stars of UK Angling. He chats through his career and his big wins with Keith in The Strange Boat. Keith adds some of his legendary anecdotes to make this a must listen for any type of angler.
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The guru of fly fishing, Hywel Morgan climbs aboard The Strange Boat to share some of his fly fishing tips, experiences and some secrets with Keith. World Games and European Casting Champion with 14 British casting records, Hywel Hywel has also competed for his country on the international competition stage on many, many occasions. With decades of experience fishing large Welsh reservoirs, small stillwaters, natural lakes and rivers, Hywel offers guiding and fly fishing tuition all over Wales; whether you fish for rainbow trout, wild brown trout, sewin or grayling, Hywel is the man to help you catch more fish and improve your technique. Keith and Hywel go back, way back!
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All round angler and good guy, Simon Hartop has known Keith for many years. He angles for most species but carp fishing takes him into the wild which is where he’s most at home. For Simon, who does a bit of teaching now and again (!) angling is a way of life. In this Strange Boat chat, Keith reveals Simon’s musical tastes which had a very strong midlands mod influence but turned to rock when he heard his Dad’s copy of Deep Purple in Rock!
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Emma Harrison is a remarkable young woman, fishing since she was very young, she's become the inspiration behind the Angling Trust's We Fish As One campaign. She's a mother of two and is getting her kids into fishing too but she was prompted to write a blog detailing the mysogonistic attitude of some men from the fishing world and the lack of female facilities at some fishing venues. Emma is really making a difference, dragging angling into the 21st century. But Emma's main passion is the sport itself and the complete enjoyment she gets from fishing.
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Keith sets sail with Dave Barham who’s been involved in magazine publishing for over 27 years, a great deal of which was spent on sea fishing magazines. He’s presented numerous television shows, including 'Boat Fishing With Barham' and he was also the co-presenter on 'The Fishing TV Show' on BT Sport. He also launched his own range of fishing rods - the ‘Dave Barham Signature Series’. He and Keith hadn’t met up for over 20 years when they boarded the Strange Boat.
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Martin Introna, well known and often controversial match man converted to trout angler climbs aboard the Strange Boat with Keith. Martin holds some strong views and takes very few prisoners as he discusses his life in fishing and the state of play in the angling world. It’s just possible you may not agree with everything he says! Keith also weighs in with some great stories. Settle back on the bank or at home in a comfy chair and enjoy the voyage.
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The Evesham angler, Brian Bennett has a remarkable tale to tell about his lifetime of fishing and the particular challenges that faced him after his kidney failure. The story is uplifting for all of us and of course Keith gets Brian to share some of his top fishing tips.
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Ant Glascoe Jr. is one of the UK’s top predator anglers and looks like he should have been in ZZ Top although The Stone Roses are more his Manchester style! Ant and Keith talk pollocks, rock pool dinosaurs and perch. Ant shares his top fishing tips and so much more, including his No2 story which has been edited for the squeamish. Whichever type of fishing you favour you’ll find some useful info and a few laughs with Keith and Ant.
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Sea fish are not safe when he is around! Steve Souter is an accomplished international angler. Anglers of all levels will be keen to hear about the methods, techniques and rigs that have taken Steve to the top and brought him 40 SFSA & EFSA International team caps; Home International Gold Medals and CIPS World Championships. Keith Arthur shares stories with Steve in The Strange Boat.
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If you know what a waggler is you must listen to Jim Baxter and Keith Arthur wax lyrical about match fishing. If you don't know what a waggler is - you need to know. Climb aboard The Strange Boat Podcast and find out more from angling history's master of the waggler float technique,
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You've read him in Anglers Mail, you may even have seen him on the banks, champion lure angler Steve Collett joins Keith Arthur aboard The Strange Boat. Steve recounts how fishing saved him from himself and offers some top tips on angling and life!
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Construction company chairman Rae Borras built his angling life on the foundation of London’s Grand Union Canal and carried it across continents, mostly chasing salmon, the Silver Sailor. In this episode Rae explains his love of angling and how we can see more of it - and Keith - ‘on demand’.
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John Popplewell, angler and journalist shoots the breeze and catches some Rays with Keith Arthur aboard the Strange Boat. In this podcast John reveals a strange fact which will surprise you for a sea angler and if you've ever fished off Walton Pier, can you beat a 19 pounder?
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Carp fisherman supreme, Adam Penning joins Keith Arthur aboard the Strange Boat to discuss Tutti Fruiti Boilies, tail porn(!) and how he decides which fish to target. Adam tells us about the job he didn't get, but it all worked out for the best. Keith also asks Adam about his new book and comes up with title suggestions for his next!
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Keith Arthur welcomes Mark Pollard or 'Polly' as he is known, aboard the Strange Boat. Mark is an England international and regarded as the best all round angler on any venue. From catching Silver fish to bagging up on carp, Mark has so much knowledge and so many anecdotes to share with Keith. Stick your headphones on and enjoy the banter.
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Sam Edmonds is a consultant for Fox Rage and Salmo lures. He's also an ambassador for the Angling Trust and he's fished for England in two disciplines - the England Youth Fly Fishing Team and the Team England Lure Squad. He works for Farlows fishing, shooting and country clothing store in London, Whether you fish with lures or flies Sam has some great tips. He's also fished around the world. Keith talks him through his relatively short but very successful career to date. They guys also discuss some unusual species.
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Keith Arthur welcomes Jamie Cook aboard The Strange Boat. Jamie is CEO of The Angling Trust and Fish Legal and has a great track record fishing himself. The son of a mad keen coarse all-rounder Jamie learned to fish on the Kennet, Thames and surrounding gravel pits. His experience developed into specimen hunting with roach his favourite species. After a brief foray into match angling, he turned his focus to carp fishing and has spent a decade targeting large carp across the South of England. Jamie explains how angling became the first sport back after the initial Coronavirus lock down and what The Angling Trust is doing for fishing across the UK.
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It's Rock 'n' Roll Fishing as Keith Arthur welcomes Julian Cundiff aboard the Strange Boat. Get Julian's top tips on hooking Carp and hear how he made angling his life - although music came pretty close at one point. The guys talk about, among others, Terry The Tench, Andy Little, the late legend Rod Hutchinson, Lewis Hamilton and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden. If you'd like to get in touch and ask Keith any questions, please feel free to text 07520 633818.
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Fishing broadcaster Keith Arthur welcomes Peter Cockwill aboard the Strange Boat to talk about his life in international fishing and to pick his brains for some great fly fishing tips. Peter is a world record holder and we'll hear about his experiences from Bude in Cornwall to Alaska. Peter writes for Trout Fisherman and is a qualified fly fishing instructor. He runs a fishing business and his shop was the first to become a G Loomis distributor. In 2015 he became brand ambassador for Hardy.
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Dave Lewis has travelled the world and caught some amazing fish. He joins Keith Arthur to talk about his adventures to Nicaragua, Belize and many other exotic destinations, including Cwmbran in Wales. Black Marlin, Blue Runners, coffee and rum are all on the agenda as Dave joins Keith aboard the Strange Boat podcast. Keith also has a story about cricketer Alan Lamb and Barry Hearn.
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Keith Arthur talks to international and champion fisherman Tommy Pickering. What they don't about isn't worth hearing!
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