Do we increasingly live in a society where we define ourselves by what divides rather than unites? Politics. The environment. Nationality. Sexuality. Race. Social mores. I could go on. And on. But surely fishing is the last redoubt where divisi
With guests from as far afield as Chile, Alaska, California, Australia and South Africe we debated, as ever in the spirit of fly fishing, who was the more worthy adversary. Brown or Rainbow. Listen in and hear the result of our live poll. Char
The north/south fishing divide. Which side of the divide are you on? Who has the better fishing? Is the divide real or imagined? Is it all about snobbery or even inverted snobbery? How do the greats of each region stack up against each other? W
Hero vs. Villain. Halford or Skues? Which was the hero? Who was the villain? Listen to Simon and Charles with a live Zoom audience debate the ever contentious dry vs. nymph, the issue that divides more than Brexit!
Charles & Simon are back! After a summer sojourn we are back at The Mill mulling over Charles' final marathon (methinks, how many times have The Eagles 'retired'?), Anglers Against Pollution, pick our top flies for grayling and have our wish li
It's summer! Charles ventures out at dawn for the morning rise and Simon ends the longest day of the year fishing in the dark. A round out from around the chalkstreams and news of amazing times at Blagdon.
Charles and Simon tell you where they will be fishing today, on the much delayed, but no less anticipated start to the season. Why did HMG let angling get back so soon? Casting into the Thames from the roof of the Savoy Hotel. The secret to tyi
Cooper & Jardine discuss the top 10 angling books of all time. The best knots for a tapered leader. And go back in time to review the BBC World About Us progamme, The Educated Trout.
Charles & Simon discuss the top 10 fishing books of all time. Reply to your emails. And review, 40 years on, the the BBC film The Educated Trout featuring Brian Clarke and John Goddard.
Charles and Simon pick their top flies. Best books. Tips for improving your casting without using water. Fishing updates. How to help your local shop and fishery through the crisis. And Simon has a rant about the fishing licence.
Simon & Charles, from 'remote' locations, bringing you all the latest COVID-19 news from the fishing world Simon's new book, Charles' trip to New Zealand and guess who is the new Commonwealth Casting Champion? #fishing #flyfishing #chalkstreams
Simon & Charles, from 'remote' locations bringing you all the latest COVID-19 news from fishing world, Simon's new book, Charles' trip to New Zealand and guess hwo is the new Commonwealth Casting Champion? #fishing #flyfishing #stories #chalkst
Charles and Simon discuss the latest news from the world of fly fishing. How will the recent floods affect the fishing year ahead? Beavers: should they stay or should they go? The impact of social media on angling. Plus your views and comments.
Recorded at live Nether Wallop Mill! Howard Croston recently became the World Fly Fishing Champion, the first British victor since 2007. Charles asks is his victory in Tasmania something to celebrate or are there downsides? Simon reveals the re