The Fly Culture Podcast

Oct 23 2024 256 ep. 67 mins 80
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Pete Tyjas from Fly Culture Magazine sits down with people whose lives either revolve around or are shaped by fly fishing.

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Charles Innis - One River

Oct 23 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textI make the drive over to visit Charles Innis at the Half Moon Inn, Sheepwash in Devon.We talk about his relationship with the inn that goes back to the 1950s when his family took it on as a fishing hotel.He tells me about his love for the Torridge, looking after guests and running the inn with his brother.Charles is honest about the good and the not so good times and

Wayne McGee - The Wilderness of Alaska

Oct 16 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Wayne McGee, a fishing guide and lodge owner in Alaska. Wayne shares his journey from a childhood passion for fishing to operating a fishing lodge in the pristine wilderness of Alaska. He discusses the various species of fish available and the challenges of running a remote lodge. Wayne also reflects on the importance of family in the bus

Fishing a Competition

Oct 09 2024 46 mins  
Send us a textI made a promise to myself never to fish competitively after trying it over 25 years ago.This changed when I entered a friendly competition run by my friends Jethro and Rodney from Fluffchuckers.The event was run at Chew Valley Lake and the idea was to try and catch as many species as possible.I'm joined by author and Fly Culture contributor, Ben Jailler, who was capt

Trevor Hayman on Fishing, Guiding and Life

Oct 02 2024 68 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, I welcome Trevor Hayman, a seasoned fly fishing guide, to discuss various aspects of fly fishing, particularly on Chalk Streams. We explore the challenges of the current fishing season, the intricacies of hatch patterns, and Trevor's guiding philosophy. The conversation delves into the psychology of guiding and the journey to becoming a

Richard Miller on Dorset Chalkstreams, The Rivers of Devon and Fishing Hotels

Sep 25 2024 73 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Fly Culture podcast, Pete engages in a captivating conversation with Richard Miller, exploring his extensive fishing experiences, the evolution of fishing hotels, and the current state of river hatches. Richard shares his journey from fishing small streams in Dorset to targeting sea trout and salmon, highlighting memorable moments at the Half Mo

Barry Ord Clarke on Fly Tying, Fishing Culture and His New Book

Sep 18 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Barry Ord Clarke about his journey in fly fishing and tying, the balance between passion and profession, and the evolution of fly fishing culture. We discuss Barry's new book, 'The Featherbender's Advanced Fly Tying Techniques', which combines print and digital resources to enhance the learning experience for fly tiers. Our conversation a

Tim Schulz - A Cast Away in Montana

Sep 11 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textTim Schulz, a fishing guide and author, talks with me abut his experiences fishing in Michigan and Montana along with his latest book 'A Cast Away in Montana'We talk about the diverse fishing opportunities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including trout, salmon, and steelhead. Tim shares his love for fishing with dry flies to rising trout and the thrill of sight fishin

Small Stream Fishing

Sep 04 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textJoin me and my friend John Aplin for a days fishing on a chalkstream in Dorset.This is a tiny stream where landing your fly in some tricky areas is a fun challenge. The bow and arrow cast is the easiest way to get your fly in the right spot. Careful wading, a slow approach and you might be in the game.This was a fun days fishing that passed far too quickly as John and

Alex Redhat on Trout, Asp and Ukraine

Aug 28 2024 62 mins  
Send us a textAlex Redhat, a Ukrainian living in Germany, shares his passion for fly fishing and his experiences fishing for various species. He discusses how he got into fly fishing and the different types of fish he targets, including trout, grayling, pike, carp, and asp. He tells me about his fishing experiences in Germany and Poland, as well as his involvement in the Ukrainian

Catching One For a Friend

Aug 21 2024 30 mins  
Send us a textOur community is small and tightly knit. We might not have met everyone but we still share the same common passion for fly fishing.We lost our friend Kris Kent recently and many of us were deeply affected by it. The day after the funeral Adrian Grose-Hodge and I headed to the river as we felt we wanted to catch a fish for Kris.The sun was shining, the water low and cl