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Often recorded in the river, the Peaks Fly Fishing podcast is mainly geared around fishing trips in and around the Derbyshire Peak District & South Yorkshire. Sit back and listen to the river trickling past and discover the waters where Isaak Walton fished and the fish that live in them. Take in the magic of those hidden urban streams and the gems that can be caught. Recorded by fly fishing author, film maker and pro-coach David Johnson on his local rivers and sometimes further afield too. I ...
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Grayling In A Rising River
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With some unexpected overnight rain, the river has risen suddenly. David breaks out his trusty euro-nymph outfit to try and target some Grayling in difficult conditions!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Grayling In The Snow
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Winter is well and truly here. With freezing temperatures and a light flurry of snow, David heads out on to the river in search of that wonderful winter fish, the Grayling!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Upstream Streamer Fishing
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Fishing a streamer upstream and hooking trout on the dead drift is a super exciting method. In this episode, David fishes some ideal fast pocket water on a river flowing through a woodland gorge. It's a hot summers day, Will the fish be up for it?!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Salmon And Sea Trout
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In this episode David has travelled north to fish for Salmon & Sea Trout. A passionate Salmon angler, David is fishing on the back of high water and hoping to hook one of these elusive fish. Will there be a running fish or a resident in one of the large holding pools, waiting to grab a fly? Listen to find out!…
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After a hot spell, the river has cooled down, and there is a bit of extra water. It sounds like great conditions for exploring some new bits of the river! Join David as he investigates a few new pools on a lovely summer afternoon.
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In this episode, David explores a beautiful limestone stream in search of some Mayfly feeders. After a few tremendous prior evening rises, will the fish be up for another evening of epic Mayfly action?
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After a small winter break, the Peaks Fly Fishing Podcast is back for a new fly fishing season! In this episode, David moves further north to try and tempt some wild browns on the dry fly.
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Fly Fishing Podcast - In Search Of A New Year Grayling
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The river is lapping onto the meadows and holding colour. In less-than-ideal conditions, David ventures out to try and catch his first fish of 2023, one of the good head of Grayling found in the river. Will the rod get bent or will it be a pleasant walk on a Winter day?!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Late Summer Nymphing
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Recorded in late summer during the Trout season, it's another day of tough conditions with low water and bright sunshine. This time David searches some of the likely Summer runs for Trout & Grayling with Euro tactics. It's a stunning day to be on the river, but will it be a day of bent rods?
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Streamer Fishing On The River
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In this episode David ventures onto the river with a streamer outfit to try and tempt some bigger fish. It is a cooler wet day but just after the summer heatwave - will the fish be back on form?
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Chasing Trout On Dries
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In this episode, David explores a more urban environment and discovers a stunning piece of river. The mayfly hatch has peaked but surely a few Trout will take an interest in his Grey Wulf!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Chasing Early Season Trout
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In this episode, David heads to the upper reaches of the river in search of early season Trout. The weather is changeable but the scenery is beautiful as he uses the Duo method to prospect for wild brownies.
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Fly Fishing Podcast - In Search Of A Christmas Grayling
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In this episode, David ventures out on a cold, frosty morning just before Christmas in search of Grayling. The river is up a little and coloured but it's the perfect festive morning for a little nymphing for hidden silver treasures in the peak District.
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Nymphing For Grayling
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The leaves are beginning to turn, which can only mean one thing - Grayling fishing! It's a stunning early Autumn day and David makes his way through the meadowland of the Peaks searching for Grayling in the clear limestone water.
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Saltwater Fly Fishing In Anglesey
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In this episode, David fishes from a rocky headland on Anglesey. It's a perfect day for chasing Pollack and Wrasse with the chance of a bonus Mackeral or Bass. This deepwater mark looks stunning on a glorious summer day but will it reveal its secrets!
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Fly Fishing Podcast- Dry Fly Fishing For Trout
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A spring challenge! A beautiful limestone stream, perfect conditions but nothing is rising. David faces the hard task of trying to tempt fish on dries when nothing wants to come to the surface. Will he find the right fly or will this be a victory for the fish?
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Euro Nymphing The Bridge Pool
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The water temperature is cold and the levels high. David finally gets to fish a superb bridge pool he has been watching for the last 20 years. Will it be as good as it looks?
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David is finally back out on the water, but there is a cold easterly blowing through the valley. Whatever happens, the beauty of this wooded gorge and the uplifting feeling of being outdoors after a long Winter inside will make this a day to enjoy.
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It's a bitterly cold winter day, with snow-topped hills surrounding the river. David ventures to his favourite winter Grayling pool but with a swollen river will the Grayling be on the feed?
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In this episode, It's a stunning Autumn day, David revisits an elusive pool which looks perfect but has never quite produced the goods on previous visits. Will it be any different this year when he fishes using czech nymphs and killer bugs.
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Unexpected Dry Fly Fishing For Grayling
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In this episode, David sets out to the river on a perfect early Autumn morning. The intention is fishing some deep nymphs for Grayling but rising fish force a change of tactics!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Dry Fly Fishing For Trout
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It's a bright sunny day and David is out on the river chasing trout and grayling on a dry fly. The aromatic scent of wild garlic is in the air and the sunshine is glinting on the river like a thousand diamonds - a beautiful day to be out but not ideal for dry fly - will David succeed!
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Fly Fishing Podcast - Wild Brown Trout With The Klink & Dink
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In this episode, David makes an early start to fish a small stream with a klink & dink set up. The woods are full of bluebells and it's a stunning spring day but will David manage to snare one of these crafty wild brown trout?
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Fly Fishing Audiobook - Chapter 5 - Where The Bright Waters Meet By Harry Plunket Greene.
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I will be recording and publishing some audiobooks of old fly fishing classics starting with Where The Bright Waters Meet by Harry Plunket Greene. Due to their age, these books are out of copyright. The normal monthly fly fishing podcast will be back on as soon as the lockdown has finished and we are allowed out to fish...…
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Studio Podcast - Fly Fishing Leaders For Beginners
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In this studio-based podcast, David tackles the subject of fly fishing leaders and discusses the merits of different set-ups and materials.
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