Casting with Ceri Jones

The past few weeks have presented challenging conditions, with bright sunshine and no wind. On this week's podcast I share my experiences on Corrib, as well as an evening spent on Lough Arrow in search of spent Mayfly. Also, I discuss my guiding on Lough Corrib and provide information for anyone interested in joining me to experience this special Lough.Enjoy!

May has finally arrived and thoughts turn to eagerly awaited Mayfly fishing. I have been on Lough Corrib for the last month and already there are signs of hatches. This episode, I put together a selection of clips from guests who chat about this magical time fishing on the Loughs of Ireland, notably Corrib, Sheelin and Arrow.Enjoy this feast of Mayfly podcast!

This week's episode I chatted once more with Craig Barr. He tells us how both Rutland and Grafham are fishing right now. He has been out on both lakes the last week and tells us where is fishing, what flies and methods are bringing him success. If you are visiting either water the coming weeks this episode is a must to listen to.Enjoy!

This week's podcast episode I headed up with Alun Rees to Llyn Clywedog.Clywedog is UK's premier water and most consitent for top sport and this week was no exception. The fish were close to the shore as expected early season and we had plenty of fish, enough to lose count. We had Blues, Browns and Rainbows to over 5lb. In this episode I talk of the tactics which brought us success in a blustery easterly wind. Once again Clywedog was kind to us, the place is on fire!Enjoy!

This week I met up with Irish boat building legend Jackie Mons at his workshop close to the shores of Lough Corrib. He has been building traditional timber boats since the age of 16. He has recently retired but still restores and repairs some of his customers boats. I wanted to catch up with Jackie before he closes his workshop doors for the last time. He talks of how it all started and what it takes to build these sort after magnificent works of art.

This week's podcast I chat with brothers Stan and Chris McKeon. They have fished together for 65 years on their local water Lough Owel. Together they have both played a big part in making what Owel is today. We chat about all things about this magnificent lough.We start our chat at the angling centre located on the shore of the lake, then onto the hatchery and finish off back at the lakeside.Enjoy!

This week I chat with Andy Kitchener of Semperfli. Together with Ann they have created one of the most successful and award winning flytying businesses. He talks of how it all began, his goals, some new products which are to be available next month. Plus also chats about their new Road Shows which they are running across the country. Any clubs interested to getting involved in the road show get in touch with either Ann or Andy.You can also tune in to my chat with Ann on a previous podcast, episode 130.

This week I chat with Don Mansell, he has fished Wimbleball Lake in Devon since it first opened back in 1980. I love this water and wanted to know more, it is overlooked by many anglers a fantastic water. Not only does Don fish it regularly he also works at the dam. He tells us the importance of the aerators and also his top areas around the lake which has brought him success. We also chat about his other favourite waters, Clatworthy, Clywedog and Rutland.

This week I chat with passionate Loughstyle competition angler, Gregor Fleming. He has 6 international caps to his name and a team member of the Alba Cats. We chat about his local water Harelaw Fishery and the Lake of Menteith and the goals he has for the coming season. He also tells us the tactics which brought Scotland Gold at last year's International at Lough Ennell, plus his top patterns which brings him success on the competition scene.

This week I chat with Welsh Bank Internationals Dai Jones & Matthew Pate. Dai, a brown bowl winner and recently top rod in the Welsh Trails and Matthew, current Manager of the Welsh Team. We chat about the Stillwater International Bank scene and also their local club lake Llyn Fawr. A club I am also a member of and where it all started for me. We chat about the fish farm where the club bring on some fantastic fish for The Llyn. We also talk about fly tying and they both give their top patterns which have brought them success over the years.

On the last day of the season yesterday I shared a boat with David Hoppe at Grafham Water. David has had much success over the years on the competition scene but he also has another passion..... Zander. I have yet to catch one so thought who better to get me into one but David. It wasn't the ideal conditions to say the least but we braved the elements but unfortunately it wasn't to be but I took the opportunity to record this chat with him from the boat to discuss his methods and tactics which brings him success and gives a taste to those wanting to give it a try. He also talks of his break from the competition scene, but says he will return again someday.

In this week's episode I chat about buzzers or duck fly as they are more commonly known as in Ireland. Only a few more weeks now before we see the early hatches on our waters, so it's now time to prepare for what some class as the best sport of the season. I talk about the chironomid, its stages from larva, pupa to adult, when to fish for them, the tactics, methods and how to make the most of the hatches to bring success.

This week I chat with Don Mansell, he has fished Wimbleball Lake in Devon since it first opened back in 1980. I love this water and wanted to know more, it is overlooked by many anglers a fantastic water. Not only does Don fish it regularly he also works at the dam. He tells us the importance of the aerators and also his top areas around the lake which has brought him success. We also chat about his other favourite waters, Clatworthy, Clywedog and Rutland.

This week I chatted with Andrej Urosevic. He is known for his cooking ability specialising in fish. Over the last 2 years or so he has hit social media by storm in his goal of cooking every fish in the world. He has over 5 million views and just over half a million followers on Instagram (andrejcooksfish) His hook you can say is entertaining viewers by slapping each fish he cooks! Although he has fished since a young boy he only recently taken up fly-fishing and shares his knowledge and advice on cooking Trout, Perch and Grayling!!!

My first guest of the New Year, 2025 is Welsh International Darren Williams. He has many caps to his name including being captain and recently manager of the Welsh team.We chatted about Corrib, including his story of when he caught his best brown of just over 10lb plus a salmon both taken on the fly. Plus he tells of his love of the lakes of Mid Wales, Claerwen and Elan Valley.

Following on from last week's episode, which was the first part of the Christmas Special which included the first half of 2024, this week's episode is part 2 , where I take another selection from all my guests from the second half of this year.What another great year it's been, a milestone for me achieveing 200 episodes and reaching the four year mark.Thanks once more to my guests, listeners and especially my Parons.Sit back, relax with your favourite glass of malt or pint and enjoy!Merry Christmas!

It's that time of year again when I put together a selection of every episode from the last 12 months. As usual there are too many for one episode so have split them into 2 parts.This week is Part 1 which includes January to June. Part 2 July to December will be up next week. So sit back and relax with a glass and mince pie and enjoy! :-)Merry Christmas, Nadolig Llawen all!

This weeks episode I chat with Jimmy Tyrrell of Irish Fly Craft.We chat about fishing and tying, including the success of one of his top patterns and biggest seller his Detatched Body Mayfly.He has also been given a large selection of vintage trout river flies. A facinating collection which he'd love to know more about the man who owned them. Hopfully some listeners can shed some light on?

This week's episode I chat with my youngest guest to date and recent member to the Patreon Channel Brad Gair.At only 22 years of age he has a fierce passion for the sport and especially the competition scene. He has 2 youth International Scottish caps to his name and fishes for the Balfron Piscatorials who have done well in both the Airlo and Greys Championships this season.It was a real pleasure and encouraging to chat with someone with such a love for flyfishing at a young age.

This week's podcast episode is a special one for me. I never thought when I started back in 2020 during lockdown I would one day be celebrating 200 episodes.I have had an amazing time and also made some great friends along the way. A big thanks to all my guests, listeners and especially to the patrons of my channel.I decided I would do something a bit different, and over the years I have been asked numerous times to give my story. So this episode I am the other side of the desk and my turn to be asked the questions. I am joined by David Guest who was a colleague at the Flyfishing Journal.Hope you enjoy!

This week I chatted once more with Stevie Munn, the man behind the Irish Flyfair. We chat about how his season went and also what to expect at this years show with over 190 fly tyers lined up in at the Enniskillen venue.**** He is giving away a pair of weekend tickets for paid Patrons ****Enjoy!

This week I chatted with Alun Rees. He is no stranger to the podcast and on previous episodes chatted about his passion of Sea Trout fishing on the Welsh rivers.This week he tells of how his season has been and talks about fly tying and especially his new fly tying YouTube channel which he launched last month. Plus the plans he has in store for it the coming months.His is giving away a Stillwater Fly Selection as a prize for Patrons.I will put up details of how to win it next week.Enjoy!

On this week's episode I explain and run through my gear which I use to catch my ferox on Corrib. You don't need high tech fish finders and expensive rods to catch a fish of a lifetime. Time on the water and knowledge is the most important thing you need.I also tell the story of when I was fishing one evening in thick fog and experience firsthand Irish folklore involving fairies and castles. Also when my engine packed in, went straight on the oars and then took a great fish.Enjoy!

This week's episode I travelled up to Llyn Clywedog to chat with Russell Owen.We chatted about the recent success of the Welsh Hawks winning the Airflo Open at Rutland Water for the 4th time. He explains the method and how they achieved gold.We also chat about Clywedog and what to expect from the next few weeks to the end of the season.Enjoy!

In this week's episode I explain the best methods I have found to fish this autumn to bring success on the reservoir and stillwater scene. The top patterns including dries and snakes plus the importance of ringing the changes and don't let conditions put you off. Make the most of the next month as fishing can be some of the best sport you can have all season.

This week's episode I'm joined once more by Keith McDonnell. Our last chat was very popular so pleased to chat with him again this week. He has a passion for big trout and talks of his recent love with Iceland which he has visited 6 times in the last few seasons, Tells of his fishing for wild Icelandic browns and giant sea trout to over 20lbs. It's fair to say he is known mostly for his articulated streamers but this year his success was catching great fish on dries. He goes on to talk of his photography and a funny story when a family of swans ruined his chances of catching his dream fish.****Competition time ****This week Keith is giving a prize of a selection of his flies to Patrons to the channel, will give more info later in the week.Enjoy!

This week's episode I chat with Scott Mackenzie. He is one of the biggest names in fly-fishing. He has had many world record casting achievements, a professional ghillie for over 20 years, caught salmon to over 30lb and has a successful tackle brand which he started back in 2007.He tells of his journey from when he fished with his dad as a boy in the hill lochs in the Highlands of Scotland and through to the present day and the creation of what many would say the best fly rod on the market, the FX2.Enjoy!

In this week's episode I share a boat with Andy Barton and Colm Murphy on Lough Corrib. We had a great evening when wind and light conditions were perfect and the fish were up and taking. I talk about when all things come together and the flies that did the trick, dark skies and claret flies. Also the pulling power of the Leggy Octopus. Great sport on the Western Lakes is not only to be had in May, when conditions are right August can prove productive.

Before recently retiring Paddy Gargan was a Fishery Biologist for Inland Fisheries Ireland and before that was Manager at the Salmon Weir at Galway. I met him for a chat at his home, overlooking the lower lake on Corrib located just outside Galway City.We chat about Connemara sea trout, his view on salmon farming and this seasons very good run of salmon coming into the lough.He also talks of something I have a passion for, Ferox. He tells of their spawning habits and no matter what part of the lake they reside most head for the one river.A fascinating chat from someone with a wealth of knowledge and love of sea trout and salmon.

This week's episode I am in County Kerry on the first week of my road trip around Ireland. I met up with Currane boatman Neil O'Shea where we had a day afloat on this majestic water. We were in search of Sea Trout and Salmon, unfortunately fishing was tough and only caught a few trout. Fishing with Neil was a great experience as we fished salmon holding marks and fished a method seldom fished today. Holding on marks while fishing the current similar to that of a river. I talk also of the surrounding history of Kerry.It's true to say that Currane is not the lake it used to be, but great fishing can still be had. It is no secret that the offshore salmon farms has affected the fishing at Currane. Please help get this water get back to it's halcyon days and stop buying toxic farmed salmon.

This week I chat once more with Yorkshire angler, Melvyn Wood. This May he had a fish of a lifetime, a double figure Sheelin brown. He tells us the story and tactics he used to catch this magnificent fish. He has had a great season also catching his PB sea trout on his trip earlier in the year to Argentina but now plans to stay local for the rest of the season fishing his home water, Malham Tarn.

This week I met up with good friend and British Carp on the fly Record Holder Jason Williams at his local water Canada Lake. He has had many carp over the years and countless over 20lb with the best going 39lb. Jason specialises in fishing for them on the fly with no loose feed or freebies. He is in great demand with anglers wanting tuition days and guiding but Jason has no interest. He has always kept his cards to his chest..... until now! For the first time he goes into detail and tells us his secrets to his success, including tackle, methods and flies. If you want to catch carp on the fly this episode is a must listen to. The day we fished we caught 15 fish, many of which were doubles.

The podcast is now 4 years old and to celebrate this episode I have put together just a small selection of some of the most popular and my favourite funny stories. With over 180 episodes and 125 guests its been quite a time and loved every minute of it and made a lot of new friends. I want to thank all my guests, listeners and especially to my Patrons for your support in keeping it going.

This week I chat with Galway angler Niall Gelston. He is relatively new to the flyfishing scene only first picking up a fly rod just 5 years ago. He is now a regular on the Irish competition scene and recently a member of the Melvin Hoppers taking first place in the Airflo Open heat at Lough Lene. It's great to see new faces in the sport with so much enthusiasm and living in Galway it is no surprise he has a passion for Lough Corrib. He tells us how his season has been up to now fishing the duckfly, campto and the Mayfly.

This week's podcast, my quarry is bass. The next couple of months is the prime time to get them on the fly and as sport picks up I give some hints, tips, fly choice and methods which can bring you success while fishing specifically from the beach.

Hi guys, this week's podcast I chat with Irish angler Rob Connor. He has a passion for fishing the midland loughs and tells us about Lough Owel, Ennell and Sheelin. We had a brilliant evening together last month on Sheelin where he had three great fish on dries, we were however blessed with having a great boatman that evening, Ted his collie. With all the modern fly patterns around today it is the traditional Grey Wolf which is Rob's first choice during the spent. He talks also of what to expect the next few weeks including the Murrough and Peter fishing.

Recently I joined up with Chris Hague and fished the River Derwent at Chatsworth Estate. We chat about the great fishing we had catching some lovely rainbows up to 6lb. Chris caught many of his fish on a drop shot euro nymphing technique and in our chat explains his set up and method he used to great effect.He also tells of his involvement with Mackenzie Flyfishing as part of the design team including the new FX2 range of rods. Also talks of his Iceland hosted trips plus his upcoming Speycasting Workshops perfect for anyone wanting instruction from the master himself.Big thanks also to The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow and Chatsworth Estate for a brilliant trip.

This week I tell of my recent days on Lough Sheelin and the incredible hatches of Mayfly and the Murrough. I chat with Kevin Sheridan while having a bite and a cuppa at the lakeshore and he tells of the cycle of the Mayfly and the frustrating nights waiting for the spent. The second part of this episode I tell of my day with Gerry McCarthy where the plan eventually came together and we had some great sport. A very special lake. Enjoy!

This week's episode I chat with Finian Dodd. He was born on the shores of Lough Arrow at Ballindoon, and still lives there today. He has fished the lough since he was a small boy and today runs a successful boat hire with a fleet of a dozen boats. Not only is Finian an experienced angler he has vast knowledge of the history of Arrow and tells of stories of the families which lived on the islands. Even though the Mayfly has finished he tells of the sedges including the Green Peter and the Murrough which will draw the anglers to the magical water next month.

This week's episode I meet up with Doolin angler, Dave Egan. We met up and recorded our chat after a day on Lough Corrib while parked up at Balinduff Bay. He tells of his day taking 16 fish to the boat while fishing with his boat partner, Gerry. Dave needs no introduction on the Irish competition scene having achieved many titles including National Champion on his first attempt and Brown Bowl winner at the 2018 international on Lough Mask. He tells of his success in recent weeks and says its the best May he has experienced. Catching on buzzers, olives and Mayfly and already looking forward to next month fishing the caenis. He is one of the most passionate anglers I've met and probably has Corrib water running through his veins. We chatted for a couple of hours so enough content for another episode, will put up part 2 soon. Dave is a mine of information and for anyone fishing Corrib this is a must listen to podcast, enjoy!

In this episode I chat about my time this week on Corrib while taking time out on Malachy's island. Hatches of Mayfly are starting to show, how I caught some nice fish to over 3lb and my two top imitations. I also talk of my day with David Donnelly while buzzer fishing on the lower lake again getting stunning fish up to 4.5lb. A great start to my month stay in the West. Enjoy!

This week's podcast I travelled up to fish the River Derwent at Chatsworth and met up with River Keeper Mat Fletcher. He tells us what goes into running and maintaining this quality, historical water with some great stories to boot. The Mayfly hatch is due in June, later than most rivers, so still plenty of time to book a trip. On my visit I had lovely browns and rainbows up to 6lb. Great Fishing!I stayed at the Cavendish Hotel, Baslow, and guests can book a day's fishing if staying here.Enjoy!

This week's episode I chat with Martha Leeming. Born in Colombia, lived in England and now lives in Alberta, Canada. She is a passionate competition angler with many English caps and achievements to her name. While in England she worked for Orvis and was also involved with Casting for Recovery. She is a very skilful and experienced angler but very modest with it. She now enjoys competing on the international scene representing the Canadian Women's World Team.Enjoy!

This week I take you around the bays and drifts at Chew Valley lake and the areas which have brought me success over the years. Hatches to look out for this spring plus methods and flies which have been my go to choices. For years this top water has great facilities and quality fish. Even though it gets most of its publicity nowadays with its huge pike it still is one of the leading trout lakes in the country.Enjoy!

This week I chat with Marina Gibson. She needs no introduction as she is one of the biggest names in our sport. Anyone who knows her will tell you she lives and breathes flyfishing. She is often seen across social media catching many species of exotic fish but it's fishing for salmon which is her true passion.Last year she realised one of her pipe dreams and together with her husband Stefan took over the lease of the salmon beat at Bywell on the river Tyne. She talks of her love of Spey casting and along with the positives, the negatives that come with social media.This week is also an exciting time for her as it's the launch of her new book Cast, Catch, Release.Also especially for Patron members Marina is giving away a signed copy of her book for this week's competition prize.

This week I chat with Irish angler Anthony McCann. He has a passion for Fly-tying and only started just over 4 years ago. He has such a talent and has a large following across social media. He specialises in salmon flies and more recently classic patterns. A few years ago he had a brain hemorrhage and he tells how fly-fishing and tying helped in his recovery. He recently has set up an online shop selling Raidzap and Largaton products. He has also donated a £50 voucher to spend on his site as a competition prize for patrons, which I will draw later in the week.Enjoy!

Hi guys, I've had a few requests lately from new patrons of the channel asking for more ferox content. So this week's episode I tell the story of a special day back in 2006 where I get 5 ferox in one day up to 12lb while fishing Corrib. Plus at the end of the day as nightime came I had an unexpected take. Day's like this don't come around that often.Enjoy!

This week's episode I chat with Irish angler Glenda Powell. Originally from Northern Ireland but now lives in Waterford and is a guide on the River Blackwater. She also runs hosted trips to Iceland, Greenland and Patagonia. She is a qualified APGAI Ireland casting instructor and is often seen demonstrating he skills at Fly-fishing Shows around the world. She has an amazing story of how she got into making a living from her passion of fly-fishing.Enjoy!

This week's episode I chat once more with Alun Rees. Alun is no stranger to my podcast as he has been on 3 other occasions chatting about his passion for sea trout. I rarely fish for salmon but have caught many while fishing on a lough in Ireland very few on a river.So this episode thought I'd chat about the different fly styles while fishing for salmon including Tubes, Waddingtons and Intruders. When to fish them and why chose one over the other at different conditions.Enjoy!

s week I had the privilege to travel to meet James Cosmo at his home in Surry to record our chat. He is a proud Scotsman and been a professional actor spanning 60 years. As well as an extensive television career he has appeared in over 130 Hollywood films. He has a love of fishing, especially trout, so whenever he has a chance he likes nothing more than to cast a fly on the river. We also chat about his new venture, 'Storyman' his very own blend of whisky.

This week I chat with Craig Barr. He talks of his plans for the coming season and of his recent appointment with Greys. In this episode he tells everything you need to know when fishing Rutland Water early season and into spring. Places to fish, flies to use and methods which will bring you success. The Ultimate Guide you could say from an angler who has fished it for over 40 years.