https://youtu.be/C1Cy3ylrrnM In this video, I go fishing with two hard-core shore anglers, James and Ian, from Irish Angling Adventures. We had a good winter fishing session that resulted in a few painted rays and a flatfish.
Category: Angling
Episode 55: Tick Talk Ireland with Mary Ferry Smyth
https://open.spotify.com/episode/11bgryCGvk6mIENlehLAXm?si=pi1HWSPSRCWlITvYlKk5yw&dl_branch=1 Listeners to this podcast, outdoors people, are a high-risk group when it comes to Lyme disease, a serious bacterial infection that gets passed to humans through tick bites. Spending long hours in the wild, often off the beaten track, exposes us to insect bites more than regular folks. But Lyme disease is not only … Continue reading Episode 55: Tick Talk Ireland with Mary Ferry Smyth
Episode 54: The National Biodiversity Data Centre with Dave Wall
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yzsS0JnemO50WaNeIXCES?si=Ynh3IH-KTCWV2DVTgmDjZg&dl_branch=1 Many of us outdoors people like to keep records of the animal and fish species we have encountered, caught or seen during our time in the outdoors. To keep those records we use spreadsheets, databases, dedicated apps and, perhaps, a pen and paper if you’re a little old-timey chap. As it turns out, there … Continue reading Episode 54: The National Biodiversity Data Centre with Dave Wall
Is Angling a Blood Sport?
Just the other day, my buddy and I were unpacking our gear and were about to take a walk to our fishing mark. A passing family with two small kids waved at us and wished us good luck. This was not an uncommon occurrence. Many times, over the years, I have been greeted by, and … Continue reading Is Angling a Blood Sport?
Episode 52: Angling Trust with David Mitchell
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ALCL6j28EilqiUeyPqZRL?si=np5QyAiFQzSEgxCgHgogGg&dl_branch=1 We have spoken many times about the need for advocacy for hunters and anglers, strong organizations that would represent sportsmen’s interests. Angling Trust is one such organization. Its aim is to represent anglers from England and Wales. Our guest is Dave Mitchell who is Angling Trust’s Head of Marine. He is also a board … Continue reading Episode 52: Angling Trust with David Mitchell
Episode 51: Fighting Illegal Salmon Netting with Bertie Brosnan
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2I0Ixm6uYdynbjDuBESSKY?si=2xvEG_V4QzaNYz8UJ7hLzg&dl_branch=1 In this episode you will hear a fascinating account about one man who has spent most of his life fighting illegal salmon netting in the rivers and estuaries of the Irish South West. His name is Bertie Brosnan and he has joined me with his son Dan to tell his fascinating story. But be … Continue reading Episode 51: Fighting Illegal Salmon Netting with Bertie Brosnan
Episode 48: Green Party with Pippa Hackett
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ff8KCu6dcLl0TIVzmn1n9?si=wWXFES1nR8W7_bzrKzMpdA&dl_branch=1 This is another episode of the podcast where I talk with the representative of a political party. The goal is, as always, to dig a little deeper into some of the issues affecting the outdoors lifestyle. This time our guest is Pippa Hackett who is a Green Party Councillor and a spokesperson on Agriculture, … Continue reading Episode 48: Green Party with Pippa Hackett
Can we stop the European ban on lead ammunition?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqGKV6IrM1o The European Commission is gearing up to introduce a ban on the use of lead in shooting and fishing. But can anything be done about it or is it a done deal at this stage?
Episode 46: Shark Trust with Ali Hood
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hk5S5EJf5Wc26CefoHoIB?si=m02PG-NCSsmk1jQcwiLyRQ&dl_branch=1 You have probably heard a dozen times that I am a semi-retired, obsessive, shark angler. So, ever since I started the podcast I wanted, one day, to have an episode with someone from the Shark Trust. Well, that day is today. Our guest is Ali Hood the Director of Conservation in Shark Trust and … Continue reading Episode 46: Shark Trust with Ali Hood
Timing on the coming ban on lead ammunition
The proposal by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to restrict the use of lead-based ammunition and fishing tackle containing lead is looming. In this video, I discuss the timeline of coming events that will lead to approval or rejection of the proposed restrictions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCNzYyojcI
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