The Lure Fishing Podcast

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast I chat with Ash Barwick creator of the Tight Lines App. This a new dedicated App for Irish and UK anglers to log catches and marks. I have started using the app myself recently and I am really enjoying it. It is very user friendly and amount of data generated from it is really interesting and usefull. I have kept a diary for a number of years now and this will be a game chager for me.As usuall we chat about all things fishing too, Ash is a keen angler and having relocated from London to Kerry he tells us about his quest to catch his first sea bass, figuring out how and when to catch these fantastic fish.

Join me as I chat with Marcin Kantor, Pat Gallagher, and David Norman at the Irish Spring Angling Fair, at Ardaire Springs, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny over the May bank holiday weekend.

Join me as I chat with Keith Barry, Pat Gallagher, Ken Whelan and David Norman at the Irish Spring Angling Fair, at Ardaire Springs, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny over the May bank holiday weekend.

In this episode I chat with world renowned Fisheries Scientist Dr Ken Whelan. Ken is first of all a passionate and very accomplished angler , he is also an Author , Angling Tutor and Wildlife Film presenter. Ken has such an in depth knowledge of fisheries related matters and has served as the Research Director of the Atlantic Salmon trust. Kens shares his wonderful passion for angling and amazing knowledge on a broad range of angling topics in this podcast Another gem not to be missed

In episode 37 of the lure fishing podcast I catch up with top bass angler Marc Cowling. It has been nearly two years since we had him on last and he has been up to so much since. From expanding his business, lure development with Westin, updating his first book and catching lots of bass in between, Marc shows he is one of the most hard working and knowledgeable anglers out there. This episode is packed with information and advice be sure to have a listen.

On this episode I talk with Top European Pike angler Pierre Monjarret. Pierre who runs Predatorguiding.com on lough Derg has over 15 years experience fishing in Ireland and around Europe. Well know from the Fly Vs Jerk and Pike-fight series on Youtube, Pierre is a wonderful guy who is more than happy to share some of his vast knowledge on predator fishing. This a wonderful episode, certainly one not to be missed.

In this episode I talk with lure angling expert Andy Mytton. Andy has represented his country winning the Zandermaster title in 2016 and finishing 2nd in the team event at the World predator classic in Holland in 2017. He has also filmed with Sky Sports for Tight Lines and BT Sports for the on the bank program. Co author of Hooked on Lure fishing which is really a bible on all things lure fishing. Andy's knowledge of so many aspects of lure fishing is second to none and he is a fantastic friendly guy. In this podcast he gives so much advice and tells us about his many fishing adventures including a recent trip to Norway targeting flat fish from the shore on lures. There is something for everyone in this one, a real gem, enjoy.

in this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast I catch up top multi species angler Dawid Kopczynski. Dawid originally from Poland is now based on the east coast of Ireland. He is a self taught angler who honed his skills over many years in various angling disciplines. An excellent bass angler also Dawid gives some great advice from experiences he has gained while figuring out the coastline himself. We chat about all things fishing including bass, pollack perch, pike, flounder and conger fishing. This is another fascinating episode not too be missed.

In another fantastic episode of the summer sessions on the lure fishing podcast we have great chat with top bass angler Emlyn O Toole. Emlyn based in County Wexford is one of the most skillful bass anglers out there. He has developed an immense watercraft skillset. In this episode he shares some of his secrets which has helped him catch some big bass including two double figure fish in one day. Emlyn is very humble and great guy he is the ultimate bass angling Ninja.

Juan Pienaars passion is second to none when it comes to bass fishing. In this episode we get an insight into Juan's fishing background from his native South Africa to his guiding adventures in the Middle east. All these skills have been transferred over into is bass fishing here in Ireland In the episode Juan gives us a glimpse into the life of a hardcore bass angler giving lots of advice and information.

The summer sessions continue with a fantastic chat with Bass Angler Keith Barker. Keith really has been a putting great effort into his bass fishing on the Waterford and Cork coastline over the last few years. This has resulted in some wonderful catches and some very big bass. In this episode I have a brilliant chat with Keith who shares some of his great knowledge and sound advice.

The Lure Fishing Podcast -Summer series- kicks off this month. During this series we chat to the guys who are currently at the forefront of bass fishing in Ireland. These guys are grinding it out week in week out and producing the goods. Don't miss this great series where some of Irelands top lure anglers share their best kept secrets. First up is Pat Gallagher who's intimate knowledge of the coastline of Wexford and Waterford is second to none, and in this episode, he shares some of his vast knowledge and effective tactics for targeting bass on lures.

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast over a year on from when we chatted on the very first episode i was delighted to catch up with Michael Kelly founder of Evo Bass Lures. I was very excited to talk to Michael about the new lure he has developed called the Dagger. A very unique swimbait - shad type lure. Knowing Michael and his knowledge and attention to detail in his lure development I know this lure is going to be something special. We also look back on the success of the Lance and Sabre Evo lures and get an insight into how Michael developed the dagger. A really fascinating insight into Michaels world of lure making and we chat about the bass fishing of course, enjoy.

In this episode if the Lure Fishing Podvast i chat with David Lyons from Tackling Minds. Tackling minds was formed in February 2020 David Lyons was inspired to start Tackling Minds, as he had suffered from past mental health problems, and fishing played a vital role in him managing his illness. He claims that if it wasn't for fishing, he doesn't think he'd be here to tell his story. David now wants to pass on his knowledge, gained from his own experiences, to show other people how fishing can benefit them too.  And so, sitting on the bank with his rods in his hands, Tackling Minds was born. Tackling Minds aims to get people, from all walks of life, into fishing. Be it, Mental Health, Social Deprivation, addiction and recovery, disabilities, Families and Long-Term Health. The work Tackling Minds has done so far is amazing. The NHS now prescribes fish as a treatment for depression on the NHS as a direct result of Tackling Minds. This is a lovely conversation with a great guy very worth a listen.

In Episode 27 of the Lure Fishing Podcast I catch up with passionate bass angler Matt Cumbers. In 2017 Matt decided that he wanted to try design and produce his own lures. It was then Drift was born and fast forward to 2024 Drift Lures are with over 100 tackle suppliers in the UK and Ireland. Matt is passionate about his lure fishing and he gives a great insight into what it takes to get from concept stage to actual designing and creating a lure that not only works well but is durable and affordable. If you have ever though about designing your own lure as many of us have, this is a really interesting conversation. Matt is very passionate about his lure making and shares some of the vast knowledge that he has gained through the designing and testing of his lures. Drifts ethos is not just to sell lures, but to innovate, teach and promote conservation.

In this episode I chat with Danny Parkins. Danny has worked in the fishing industry since his teens Working with high end lure brands such as Shimano, Costa, Megabass, IMA, Lucky craft, Sakura, Savage gear, Zman. He was also team coordinator and social media manager for Costa Glasses Uk. Danny is also passionate about Fly fishing working with brands like Vision and Guideline along with other various fly tying materials company's His current work within fishing continues down the brand ambassador lines as well as splitting being a full time single dad to a 5 year old Daughter and working in his local tackle shop. Danny is an original angling influencer and all round social media guru He has a huge passion for all types of angling in particularly Bass and Wrasse fishing. In this podcast he shares some of his vast knowledge on tactics and watercraft for his angling that he has well and truly honed over the years.

In this episode I talk with angling legend Mike Ladle. Mike is one of the most knowledgeable anglers out there, with a Phd in Marine biology he has has contributed to hundreds of articles papers and books on the subject of marine life and angling. His widely read angling page has over 1600 pages related to all this angling. A real treasure trove of information which can be found at www.mikeladle.com. In this episode Mike talks about some of his tried and tested tactics and tackle. He also tells us some fascinating stories abut the old days of bass fishing. This is a thoroughly enjoyable chat with one of angling great's.

In this episode I chat with UK angler Andy Philips, fresh from his epic Portugal bass fishing trip where he did the unimaginable and landed an epic 18lb bass while lure fishing. Andy recounts the moment cast by cast and the events leading up to it in this fantastic captivating episode.

In this fantastic episode I chat with experienced striped bass fisherman John Glynn. John originally from Galway in Ireland has been living and fishing in New York for decades. John gives a fascinating insight into fishing in the Urban New York Metro waterways including catching bass in waters at the end of the runway of JFK airport. There is not only bass to be caught here but Bluefish, False albacore and much more. John is one of the most knowledgeable anglers in that area and in this podcast he talks about tackle and tactics that he has honed over many years of experience, including some of his most productive lures. So the next time you are heading to NYC, it might be worth bringing a rod and a bunch of lures. This is a great listen I know you will enjoy.

What a way to kick of the first episode of 2024 with the one and only Matt Hayes. Matt is known worldwide for his angling exploits and his knowledge of angling is second to none. Currently based in his salmon fishing lodge on the Gaula river in Norway Matt takes time out to chat about all thing angling, including catching his epic 50lb Salmon. From his Salmon fishing in Norway to his pioneering of lure fishing in the UK, his love of his home stretch on the river Severn and so much more in between. This is a fascinating and captivating chat with a legend of angling.

In this episode of the lure fishing podcast, I am delighted to be joined by well-known Brainhacker, Mentalist, TV personality, accomplished, and passionate Angler Keith Barry. Keith tells us what angling means to him. He shares some of his fishing adventures from bass fishing to salmon fishing and cod fishing, and we chat about how fishing can really help our mental health. I really enjoyed this ones folks, and Keith's passion for angling and mental health really comes across in this podcast. Not one to be missed, enjoy..

In this episode, I chat with renowned Wexford Bass angler Pat Gahan. Pat is a hugely experienced angler and has been boat fishing for bass on the Wexford coast for many years now. In this conversation, Pat shares lots of advice and information in relation to lure fishing from the boat. If lure fishing for bass from the boat is something you are thinking of getting into or maybe you are doing it already,then have a listen , you are sure to enjoy and take something from this extremely informative podcast.

Sam Daniel is a Bass Angler based in Jersey who runs an excellent YouTube channel called beneath the waves fishing. In this podcast he gives a great insight into his approach to bass fishing, including tactics, watercraft and lure selection. Sam's approach to bass fishing and the delivery of his information makes his youtbe channel one of the best out there. He also tells us about his amazing 12lb lure caught bass this year and the events that led to this fantastic catch.

In this episode Henry Gilbey chats to me openly about his recent heart attack, the warning signs, and thankfully his successful road to recovery. And of course we also chat about all things Bass fishing, this episode is packed with information and advice on all thing lure fishing. I enjoyed this one so much I over cooked the chicken, have a listen and hopefully you enjoy it as much as me.

In this episode I chat with David Solling Johnsen expert sea trout angler on the Westin pro team based in Denmark. His fishing is focused mainly in the southern part of Seeland, Denmark and the Islands, where he primarily targets seatrout on lures. David's knowledge of seatrout habits and behavior has been built up over years of studying one of the most difficult fish to target in saltwater. Targeting other species also David has within the last few seasons caught: 70cm+ Seatrout, 2kg+ Perch and 10kg+ Pike. A great angler with expert knowledge, David shares some of his most productive tactics on this podcast.

In this episode I chat with top LRF (Light Rock Fishing) angler Drew McMinn who is based in Belfast. LRF -light rock fishing is where anglers target mini species on ultra light gear. It is a fantastic way to get into lure fishing or hone your lure fishing skills even more. Drew is the man if you want to know anything about LRF. In this podcast he gives lots of advice for anyone thinking of taking up light rock fishing. Fishing Harbours, sandy beaches, rocky coastline and even freshwater Drew targets a multitude of species and has a wealth of knowledge to share. He can be found working in Befast Angling Centre and is always on hand to offer help and advice.

In episode 15 of the lure fishing podcast, I have a wonderful chat with renowned artist David Miller. Artist, Angler, Author, Diver, David has spent a lifetime studying marine and river life in the natural environment and his passion for nature is infectious. David's first book was published in 2008 (Beneath the Surface) and he has featured in many magazine articles, both nationally and internationally, including Trout & Salmon, Angler's Mail, Angling Times, Sea Angler and The Field. His paintings have also featured on the Environment Agency Rod Licence in the UK since 2008 and in 2014 ten of his images were used on a specially commissioned set of Royal Mail stamps. David has spent considerable time in the water studying bass, in this really informative chat he gives us some great insights to their behavior as well as talking all things nature and art.

In episode 14 of the lure fishing podcast, I speak with Karim Rhalid, a fishing guide based in Morroco. Karim hosts guided fishing trips to Dakla in Morocco where you can fish for Leerfish to 50lb as well as Pompano, spotted bass, bluefish, and many other species. Karim gives a great insight into what to expect on this trip and gives advice in relation to tackle and techniques. Also, an accomplished bass angler Karim also tells us what the bass fishing is like in Morocco. So if catching big 50lb Leerfish on the lure in the amazing blue water of the edge of the Western Sahara is something that you would like to do, then have a listen to this.

In the episode of the lure fishing podcast I chat with top striped bass angler Brandon Sausele. Brandon is based in Long Island new York with Montauk the mecca of striped bass fishing as his back yard. Enjoying a great season so far Brandon has had some whopping bass up to 50lb and he gives some really interesting insights into his approach to striped bas fishing. So if you are dreaming of a trip to Montauk or have already been or just want to pick up some great advice to incorporate into your own lure fishing, this one is well worth a listen.

In this episode of the lure fishing podcast I chat with top angler James Barry, James is based in Waterford and has been lure and fly fishing for bass on the copper coast for many years. Starting out of the rivers he has honed his fly fishing skills which lead him to pursuing bass and salmon on the fly. James talks about the comparisons between fly fishing and lure fishing for bass and gives some fantastic tips and insights. He also talks about some of his salmon fishing exploits and how he takes what he learns from his salmon fishing and incorporates it in his approach to bass fishing. James also has a marine science background and gives a great insight into his knowledge on bass behavior and habits. This is a really interesting chat and not to be missed.

Wrasse on Lures - In episode of the lure fishing podcast I talk to wrasse lure fishing expert Damion Fryer. Damion targets wrasse on the lures and really has fine tuned his skills over the years fishing the rocky coastline around Cornwall. In the Podcast he talks about his success using lures like the Pirate Lures Wrasser , Senkos, Ceature baits and gives great information on how best to present them and what rigs he prefers. If you are like me and you don't know much about wrasse fishing you are really going to enjoy this one. Damion is very knowledgeable and his passion for wrasse fishing really comes across in this podcast.

In this episode of the lure fishing podcast I speak with Marcus Hazeldine , a bass fishing guide at Seeker Sportfishing based in Chichester Harbour in Southern England. Marcus has massive experience guiding in and around the large expanse of Chicester harbour estuary system where he has honed his bass fishing skills in particularly top water fishing. Marcus is such a genuine helpful guy, his passion and enthusiasm in his videos in evident in his videos and i thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him. Lots of valuable tips and information in this episode make sure to check it out.

In this episode of the lure fishing podcast I chat with David Norman of Angling Adventures West Cork. David is based in Clonakilty West Cork and provides guided Saltwater fishing with lure and fly, from the shore or kayak as well as coaching and workshops. David is a very accomplished angler who is extremely knowledgeable about angling he has fished all around the coast of Ireland and has made many trips to the USA fishing for striped bass. David is an extremely skilled angler specialising in mullet, pollock and bass fishing and is probably best known for his epic Kayak Fishing, so if Kayak fishing is something you have thought about then David is your man. You can also check out some of his wonderful fish art at Atlantic fish art where he can make peronalised drawings of your most memorable catches.

Episode 8 -Adventure Fishing - In this episode of the Lure Fishing podcast I chat with one of Irelands top adventure anglers Neil Driver. Neil is one of the most humble yet experienced adventure anglers out there today. He has been on numerous trips to places like the Florida Keys fishing for big fish such as Tarpon and many others. He has vast experience and knowledge regarding Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Spain where he has been a regular on boats there for many years. He is now just back from a recent trip to Madagascar where he was targeting big fish on topwater lures and jigs. Neil is also an accomplished boat and bass angler here In Ireland and has many years of experience. If adventure fishing is something that you are thinking about doing or have done before then you are going to really enjoy this podcast. Neil has a wealth of knowledge in relation to terminal tackle, lures, techniques, local knowledege and booking trips abroad. He has some fantastic stories that really get the juices flowing, i really think you will enjoy this one.

In episode 7 of the Lure Fishing Podcast I have a fantastic chat with top bass guide Marc Cowling. Marc is based in South Devon in the UK and is one of the most consistent bass anglers out there today. He has just published his third book Bass Lure Fishing, a guides perspective Volume 2 which is packed with more knowledge tactics information and takes on a more scientific approached to catching bass. We chat about the book and all things bass fishing. Marc is a master of his craft and I really enjoyed this conversation. You really don't want to miss this one.

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast I talk with expert bass guide John Quinlan. John is based in Kerry in Ireland and has been guiding for over 25 years and has a true wealth of knowledge not only about bass fishing but also trout and salmon fishing. In this episode he gives some great insights into his approach to bass fishing and passes on some excellent advice. This is a really good conversation, not to missed.

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast I have a really interesting chat with Grant Woodgate. Grant is well known for his big bass fishing in Portugal. He gives some fascinating insights into how he goes about targeting big bass, explaining his techniques and tactics. Grant is also the owner and developer of his own lure and rod range ''Samson Lures'' and he tell us how he developed his lures and gives some great advice on how to get the very best out of them. Another really interesting and informative chat not to be missed.

In this episode I have a really interesting chat with Guersney based angler Cal Gleeson. Call is well known for his Youtube channel 'Fishing with Cal'. Cal is an excellent angler full of knowledge which he is always very willing to share. We chat all things bass fishing from rods to lures to ideal conditions. Cal is a big fan of the Samson Lures and has had some great success on them last year, have a listen to what he has to say about them and much more.

This week on the lure fishing podcast my guest is Marcin Kantor. Marcin is a an excellent multi disciplined angler based in Ireland. He targets everything from Bass, Pike, Perch, Salmon and everything in between. He had some excellent bass fishing last year which resulted in him landing an 84cm bass. In this episode Marcin gives great detail about that trip and much much more. So if you are interested in picking up some seriously good tips on how to improve you bass fishing I would highly recommend having a listen to this podcast.

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by Henry Gilbey. Henry needs no introduction in the fishing and photography world. He has been one of the main driving forces behind putting lure fishing firmly where it is now pushing the boundaries with innovation, exploration and enthusiasm.

In this episode I talk to Michael Kelly owner and founder of Evobass lures. These excellent lures are designed and made in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland. Michael's talks everything Evobass and much much more. So if you have an interest in bass fishing, lure making or any other type of lure fishing and everything in between be sure to check it out.