Strange Boat - The Fishing Podcast

Doyen of the West Midlands, Jim Burton talks match fishing, reels. rods, big barble and importantly, prostate cancer too. Back to the start, at a very early age Jim found that he was quite often "ill" on a Monday and couldn't go to school. So what else could he do, he went off to join his dad at the Birmingham Smithfield Market Fishing Club! Jim is prolific on Facebook check him out, there's always interesting stuff on there. He's an Aston Villa fan but we won't hold that against him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Barrow-in-Furness, Joe Jagger met Keith after he phoned in to the Tight Lines tv show some years ago. He's widely recognised as both a top carp and match angler, a former Young Angler of the Year, he's fished for England too. During his chat confesses to having beaten Bruno. Not sure we'd boast about that one! Joe's fished in lots of big competitions on the domestic scene, having qualified for the Feedermasters final and won the two day JCB Classic. Now he's excited to be competing abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Arthur introduces us to the remarkable May Potter. May, from West Yorkshire started her fishing career at the age of 4, yes four! Some years later she has achieved so much, even after having a break from the sport, in 2023 she was selected for England Ladies for the World Championships. In this Strange Boat episode, May reveals some of her tricks and tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a first for Strange Boat - the fishing podcast, #KeithArthur is joined by someone who is actually fishing as he chats to Keith. Andy Ford presenter of TNT Sports' "On The Bank" show actually catches some barbel as he talks through his fishing life, including his time representing England. Andy was a journalist working at SKY Sports, liked Keith's "Tight Lines" show and got involved. When the series came to an end, Andy moved to BT Sport - now TNT Sports and "On The Bank" emerged. Both Keith and Andy lament some of the biggest ones that got away along with their finest catches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Harrison: All of my life I have had a fascination of water and the world that lives within. A world many never get to see or to be part of and this I find strange as I have always seen it as a totally fascinating place. For as long as I can remember I kept fish, I had tanks everywhere, anything that would hold water would have a stickleback or two in it. Even my paddling pool was stocked with fish at one stage! Now this fascination of our watery world soon moved on from me trying to catch creatures from the local river with my bamboo cane and net to the discovery of my Fathers old fishing tackle buried deep at the back of shed. I opened the old wooden seat box and the gems I found inside sparked a fire that was soon to turn into an inferno that has burned so strongly since that day. Little did I realise at the time but the opening of that box was to totally shape the rest of my life. No-one in my family was interested in angling, I was self taught with the aid of library books and a simple sheer determination to succeed. My angling life moved on at a rapid rate from simply trying to get a bite from anything to realising that larger fish were no harder to catch than smaller fish so I started to use baits that the smaller fish didn't attack all of the time. I have always had a rebellious streak in me and back in the 70's the ‘specimen hunters' as we were known were very few and far between compared to the general coarse and match anglers of the day and this very much suited my stubborn nature. Here I am many sunrises and sunsets later since I started my ‘targeting big fish' career back in 1977 and so many incredible memories, many dreams become reality and hopefully many more still to come from both my home waters and those I have to cross the water to visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Joe Roberts is a fine match angler in his own right, winning some big events on a wide variety of methods and venues, from his local River Nene in Northants, through canals and big rivers. He now devotes much of his time to helping younger anglers via the Tackle Guru Angling Trust Talent Pathway and managing the England junior squads in World Championships. Having helped Dick Clegg OBE with the initial ‘Masters' World Champs, Joe qualified the following year for the Veterans team and brought back an individual and team gold medal. Several more have followed in a glittering career and, to be honest, it couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Keith welcomes Steve Collett aboard for a second trip on the Strange Boat. This time Keith gets in deep about lure fishing with the British Champion and England manager. Steve owns retailers specialising in fishing tackle equipment in the UK and Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cunnington is the author of The Syndicate series of angling yarns. Now into the second series of books, as Keith Arthur says, "if you've got a twisted sense of humour like Mark or me, you'll really enjoy reading them". There are 7 books in the first series and The Italian's Job is the second book in volume 2. Click here to find out more about The Syndicate series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up near the banks of the Thames in Oxford, James Robbins started fishing at the age of 6 when his grandmother bought him a rod. Although James is best known as a prolific match angler, he is still passionate about fly fishing. He set up Cadence, a high end tackle company and more recently has added Edgetackle.co.uk with Richard Norris, selling fishing accessories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma is the daughter of legend Tommy Pickering and has obviously been deeply involved in angling from an early age. She's an ambassador for the Angling Trust and as you'll certainly hear in the podcast, a champion angler at numerous levels. Both her mum and her aunt fished for England as well, so the Pickering family medal haul is enormous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formally Marketing Director for the largest online recreational fishing site for salmon and wild brown trout in the UK, Fishpal the vivacious Anne Woodcock has recently taken up the role of Operations Manager with responsibility for Communication and Fundraising for the Tweed Foundation and Commission. She's a salmon fishing expert and the UK's major advocate for LadiesFishing. Welcome aboard Anne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not surprising that having started fishing at the age of three, Matt Godfrey would go on to become Junior World Champion on no less that three occasions. Hear how Matt's career has taken him to the top of the angling world not forgetting his degree in Geography. Matt has his own podcast @TheFishingGurusPodcast and we're delighted to welcome him to The Strange Boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Hamidi is a fascinating character. From a work experience kid at SKY Sports through to presenting and producing his own tv show and becoming CEO/Founder of One More Cast, Ali has had a passion for angling from a very early age. Hear about his time with Korda a 40lb carp in Algeria and his love of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former World Champion Tommy Pickering joins Keith on the Strange Boat to talk about his illustrious career and his new kit association with Sonik and their latest Nytro range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to #FlyFishing Charles Jardine is an artist in every sense of the word. As well as his long and successful history as an accomplished competitor himself, Charles is involved with bringing new talent into angling through his Fishing for Schools initiative. A long time friend of Keith Arthur, the guys climb aboard the Strange Boat to share some fishy stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Fitzpatrick became Head of Competitions at the Angling Trust last year after a 25-year career with Bauer Media's angling portfolio. During his time at Bauer, Steve edited Match Angling Plus magazine and led the teams on Improve Your Coarse Fishing, Sea Angler, Trout & Salmon, and Trout Fisherman print titles along with their websites, video production, and social media channels. A passionate match angler, sea fisherman and carper, Steve has a wealth of experience from all sides of the angling industry, with experience of running a tackle shop while studying at the University of Liverpool where he completed a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Biology. As Head of Competitions, Steve leads the strategy and development of competition angling across all disciplines, ensuring gold-standard events are delivered both now and in the future. He will also play a leading role in driving the success of the England teams on the World and European stages.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brigepal Singh is nicknamed "The Chub Master" for very good reason says Keith. 'Brige' shares tales from the river bank and a story of stuffed fish on the Antiques Roadshow in Stoke Newington!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GarbolinoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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… Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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,Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Arthur talks to international and champion fisherman Tommy Pickering. What they don't about isn't worth hearing!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.