The Importance of the Outdoors

https://youtu.be/rfiHcdEcHTo Another short lockdown vlog where I pretend to go fishing but in reality just make an excuse to get outside and get some fresh air. If you enjoy these short videos then please leave me a comment and share the video with your friends!

Crashing Waves

https://youtu.be/gfJ4h8mSFFU This is my first foray into ASMR video territory. However, this isn’t a pure ASMR video because there is also some relaxing music in the 3rd chapter if nature noise is not your thing. Enjoy and please let me know what you think.

Episode 82: Outdoor Therapy with Ruth Allen

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gyj5juhzj7efFvMby1EVD?si=pOMQA5w6QQSafBow9wt3qQ&dl_branch=1 The benefits of being outdoors for our mental health and wellbeing have been discussed on the podcast a few times already. But this is a subject that is always worth revisiting. Especially when my guest’s impressive resume guarantees a fresh and well-developed approach. https://youtu.be/VUqMsuliIFM And so in this episode, our guest is Dr Ruth … Continue reading Episode 82: Outdoor Therapy with Ruth Allen →

Lockdown 2 Vlog | Back to Where We Were

https://youtu.be/NdgYwU9HkfU From your feedback on the videos, I posted during the previous lockdown I know that many of you outdoors enthusiasts were stuck at home. Many of you said that my videos of nature and outdoor settings were helpful in getting through these difficult times. Since many countries are reimposing travel restrictions, aka lockdowns, I … Continue reading Lockdown 2 Vlog | Back to Where We Were →

Finding Bass Marks | How to Get Started with Lure Fishing for Bass – part 2

https://youtu.be/OdBMmSuC3kw This is the second instalment of my beginner’s guide to bass fishing with lures. In this episode, I discuss the most promising types of marks and at what stage of the tide you should fish them. Also, I give you some general tips about how to find the right bass fishing mark. For bass … Continue reading Finding Bass Marks | How to Get Started with Lure Fishing for Bass – part 2 →

Episode 81: Skates and Marine Rewilding with Patrick Collins

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WmI9Ha5u8q5JriseLpCes?si=LP9zc2bfRAGZt7py1CWHyA&dl_branch=1 Not that long ago I wrote a blog post about angling for endangered fish species, including the common skate, which is highly sought after as a trophy catch. These elusive fish, however, are classified as critically endangered and unfortunately, we don’t have much information about their life history. https://youtu.be/FJjl8-f76Fs So I welcomed the opportunity … Continue reading Episode 81: Skates and Marine Rewilding with Patrick Collins →

Episode 80: Into the Wilderness with Byron Pace

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cG8fs4cAcrpNdOOzTWQQ4?si=fEZpdz8XQ2GDyklIW2Lh_g&dl_branch=1 Byron Pace needs no introduction to most of you. He is a man of many talents: a filmmaker, photographer, writer and the host of the excellent Into The Wilderness and Into The Anthropocene podcasts. Given that we share many topics, and even guests, on our podcasts I was delighted to talk with Byron. During … Continue reading Episode 80: Into the Wilderness with Byron Pace →

Episode 79: SeaMonitor and Ocean Tracking Network with Ross McGill and Fred Whoriskey

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PH9IthTwuQoReiV0t6KPr?si=c_nYFvFHROWRU7siMHTA0Q&dl_branch=1 On Tommy’s Outdoors, we spend a lot of time talking about fish tagging programs and various types of research supported by them. But our guests today are taking this concept to an entirely new level. They are Ross McGill, the Principal Project Officer for SeaMonitor at Loughs Agency and Dr Fred Whoriskey, the Executive … Continue reading Episode 79: SeaMonitor and Ocean Tracking Network with Ross McGill and Fred Whoriskey →

Episode 78: Human-Seal Conflict with Liam Flannery and Dan Brosnan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kSvtROZumyB80jG6LwMmE?si=vMOIsWLgQs-PVlA0esIEwg&dl_branch=1 In episode 72 we started a discussion about seals in Ireland. As you might remember, at the time, I said that we wouldn’t get into the subject of human-seal conflict in that episode, as this is a complex subject that requires its own discussion. Since then, I’ve wanted to cover it from all angles … Continue reading Episode 78: Human-Seal Conflict with Liam Flannery and Dan Brosnan →

Bass Fishing Gear | How to Get Started with Lure Fishing for Bass – part 1

https://youtu.be/iqFIYN0i-6E If you want to start bass fishing with lures, then subscribe to my YouTube channel, because in this video series I’m going to tell you everything about how to get started. For bass fishing gear visit our friends at landers.ie