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  • Pike on jerkbaits

    Pike on jerkbaits

    As spring approaches and nature wakes up from its winter sleep, spending time outdoors becomes more tempting. Springtime presents sportsmen with an opportunity to try one of the best, most spectacular and satisfying ways of angling available: fishing for pike with jerkbaits. And by pike I refer to the fish our American friends call Northern pike, as well as to Musky. Before I start let’s deal with the controversial part of our discussion. There are many different types of lures…

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  • Episode 8: Housekeeping

    Episode 8: Housekeeping

    In this episode I’m talking about some news related to the podcast. Launch of the new website https://tommysoutdoors.com and more. Also answering some frequently asked questions. Sea trout fishing marks and regulations. Bicycle helmets. Cyclists and runners safety in early morning and evening hours. Listen, share and subscribe!

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  • Episode 7: Hiking Kerry with Susan Baughman

    Episode 7: Hiking Kerry with Susan Baughman

    In this episode of the podcast my guest is Susan Baughman, walking and photography guide, author, speaker and blogger. We are discussing beauty of County Kerry and some activities one can enjoy while staying in the area. After listening to the podcast, go and visit Susan’s blog at http://www.todayinireland.com

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  • Episode 6: Brown bear

    Short story of our trip to Polish mountains to meet the brown bear. Corresponding podcast:

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  • Episode 5: Pike Fishing on Lough Allua

    Episode 5: Pike Fishing on Lough Allua

    In this episode I am taking our listeners pike fishing on the lake Lough Allua in the village Tir Na Spideoga. Short fishing report.

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  • Episode 4: Cycling Kerry with Donnacha Clifford

    Episode 4: Cycling Kerry with Donnacha Clifford

    This time our guest is Donnacha Clifford aka Kerry Cyclist. We are discussing road cycling and his new book “Cycling Kerry, Great Road Routes” which he co-authored with David Elton. Listen to the podcast, buy his book and visit www. kerrycycling.com

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  • Episode 3: Running with Mike Kissane

    Episode 3: Running with Mike Kissane

    In this episode my guest is Mike Kissane who is accomplished and passionate runner. We are talking about Mike’s journey as a runner. Mike will also share lots of advice and insights about running for beginner and intermediate runners (@53:18)

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  • Episode 2: Book review: Meat Eater by Steven Rinella

    Episode 2: Book review: Meat Eater by Steven Rinella

    In this episode I am talking about the book by Steven Rinella “Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter” I am also diving a little deeper into chapter about catch & release angling and trying to understand what point the author was trying to make.

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  • Episode 1: Pike Fishing Ireland – Tir na Spideoga Fishing Lodge

    Episode 1: Pike Fishing Ireland – Tir na Spideoga Fishing Lodge

    My guest in this episode is Greg Latour from the Tir na Spideoga Fishing Lodge. We are talking about pike fishing, opportunities for recreation at the lodge and also a few more general topics.

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  • Podcast Intro

    Podcast Intro

    Welcome to Tommy’s Outdoors where we talk about the natural environment and human-wildlife interactions. With our guests – scientists, members of environmental organizations, conservationists, farmers, writers, and last but not least, hunters and anglers – I discuss various, often difficult and unpopular, aspects of the human relationship with nature. Biodiversity loss, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding, human-wildlife conflict are only some of the subjects we discuss. Follow or subscribe and find out just why Tommy’s Outdoors is the best place…

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