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Episode 320 Will Shaw and Mark Surtees on Fly Casting and Instruction
In this episode, we explore the evolving world of fly casting instruction along with fly casting tips.
Will and Mark have looked at the traditional teaching process and have looked into other sports to learn from them and how they can be transferred into fly casting tuition.
Their modern approach focusses on their pupil and how they can take as much as possible from a lesson and to make the session enjoyable and easy to understand.
I really enjoyed talking with them both as they share some amazing knowledge that will help both instructors and those looking to improve their skills on to a new, more modern platform.

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Episode 319 - Live from the BFFI
In this episode, I'm at an event that is becoming the get together to mark the start of a new season, the BFFI in Staffordshire.
I'm at the event in my new capacity with the magazine but I got the chance to speak with attendees and stall holders about the show and what it means to them.
I've tried to capture the feel of the BFFI and give you some insights into tackle that you might be seeing this year.
If you haven't been before, I hope this episode will take you there!

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Episode 318 - 3 Days of Bonefish
January has been wet, miserable and largely unfishable.
Being able to feel the sun on my face and the company of good people has been a welcome tonic.
I'm in Mexico and have 3 days of wading the flats to see if I can find bonefish, permit or tarpon.
I'll talk you through what happens, tell you a little about flats fishing and let you know if we find any fish.
Hope you enjoy!

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Episode 317 - Rob Hardy - Writing, Reviewing and Fishing
In this episode I catch up with one of my colleagues, at Trout & Salmon Rob Hardy, to talk about his fishing career, dream destinations and the places that mean a lot to him.
I also learn about how he got involved with writing at Trout & Salmon and what goes into the tackle reviews. We also touch on rod tests too.
Since I have got to know Rob I've learnt he is a really good person who is thoughtful, kind and is just like us, a super keen fly angler.
It is always nice for me to let you know a little about someone who will might well recognise from his writing but get the chance to learn a little about them.

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Episode 315 - Steve Cooper - Fly Fairs, Tying and Fishing
I catch up with Steve Cooper, who along with his wife Bridgette, are behind the BFFI show that takes place in February.
I learn what goes into it along with all of the planning involved.
Steve tells me how the show came about and what he learnt from the early days.
He is also extremely passionate about his fly tying business, Cookshill Fly Tying, that came from his early days as a custom fly tyer.
If you're heading to the show in February, this episode will give you an insight into the work involved.