England International angler and Tackle Guru's Marketing & Media Co-Ordinator, Matt Godfrey brings you The Fishing Gurus Podcast. In this podcast, we will be speaking to a variety of anglers from across the match fishing industry, discussing everything from tips and tricks to revealing the most gripping and exciting angling anecdotes from their fishing lives.
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🎉🎣 IT'S HERE — OUR ALAN SCOTTHORNE 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL!! 🎣🎉 We can't believe it... 5 YEARS of the Fishing Gurus Podcast, and now 50 incredible episodes! THANK YOU to all who have supported us on this fantastic journey. To celebrate this HUGE milestone, we've pulled out all the stops and brought you the guest you've ALL been asking for…ALAN SCOTTHO…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, host Matt Godfrey sits down with none other than Adam Wakelin, one of the most accomplished feeder anglers in the game! With 14 years as an England Feeder International under his belt, he has now been selected for the brand-new Freestyle England Feeder Team. With two emphatic Feedermasters titles under his belt,…
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This special episode of the Guru Podcast takes a trip down match-angling memory lane. Kevin Ashurst and his longtime friend Rod Scott are on the show for an exciting, emphatic and exclusive podcast! From Kevin’s incredible career fishing for England to breaking records on Irish waters, he shares untold stories and reflects on some of the sport’s mo…
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#047 - Sandra Scotthorne Christmas Special
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2:27:38Get ready for the ultimate Christmas treat! For the first time ever, The Guru Podcast features a female guest, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome the incredible Sandra Scotthorne! A true trailblazer in the angling world, Sandra has redefined the sport with her jaw-dropping achievements, such as double Ladies World Champion and four-time La…
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#046 - Dave Shires (Fish'O'Mania 2024 Winner)
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2:19:41On this episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast, we have the one and only Dave Shires, the 2024 Fish'O'Mania champion, in the hot seat! In one of the most nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat finales in Fish'O history, Dave took the crown by just 100 grams! That's right – 100 grams separated Dave from his competition, making this one of the most intense Fis…
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In this episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast, host Matt Godfrey sits down with Tackle Guru's Adam Rooney, Robbie Taylor, James Dent, and Frankie Gianoncelli to relive their recent triumph at the Walterland Masters in Hungary. With Team Guru Blue and Team Guru Red taking home first and second place, this conversation dives deep into the tactics, cha…
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Join us for an exciting episode as we sit down with the newly crowned 2024 World Feeder Individual and Team Champion with Ireland, Michael Buchwalder! In this episode, we dive deep into his incredible journey to becoming a world champion, his experiences at the most recent championships, and his secrets behind mastering feeder fishing. With countle…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we explore the unique journey of match angler, Nathan Watson. Nathan is not only a Fish O Mania Winner, he has also won the Fish O Mania Champion of Champions! Nathan shares his incredible story in match fishing, revealing the secrets and techniques that set him apart, including a few angling skills that make hi…
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#042 - ULTIMATE Fishing Showdown with Neil Spooner, Tom Dove, Steve Ringer & Matt Godfrey
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2:11:02Get ready for an unparalleled deep dive into the world of angling! In this special episode, we bring together the crème de la crème of the fishing world. For an unforgettable podcast episode, England match fishing internationals Matt Godfrey and Steve Ringer team up with carp fishing superstars Tom Dove and Neil Spooner. Join us as these angling le…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have long-time England international angler and former world champion matchman Sean Ashby! Sean will share an in-depth insight into his impressive and extensive angling career and the challenges and triumphs of fishing at the top level. The pair also discussed tips and tactics for various fishing situations, …
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You could be using the wrong pole pot in your match fishing. Or, perhaps you are feeding too much or too little bait. Still trying to figure it out? Well, look no further! In this special on-the-road podcast episode, Matt Godfrey enters the mind of commercial master Andy Bennett! Andy Bennett reveals his invaluable pole pot techniques, including se…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we are privileged to have Dave Harrell, a former England international angler and the esteemed founder of DH Angling, sharing his wealth of angling expertise with us. Dave's passion for angling extends beyond his personal pursuits. He has left an indelible mark on the angling community by founding numerous prest…
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#038 - Steve Ringer & Adam Rooney Walterland Feeder Masters CHAMPIONS!
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1:29:48On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney in the studio to discuss their 2023 Walterland Feeder Masters success! Steve and Adam, along with Robbie Taylor and Frankie Gianoncelli, travelled to Szeged Rowing Course in Hungary. There, they became the first English team to win what is now widely regarded as one of Europe…
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On this episode of the Guru Podcast we welcome, Simon Fry! Simon had quite a late start to match fishing, after a surfing obsession and a very exciting round the world trip. But when he got serious, he was soon asked to join the renowned Starlets team, winning numerous gold medals with the squad and being crowned the individual division one nationa…
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#036 - Is This CHEATING In Match Fishing? - Andy Bennett
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27:01Should this rig be banned in match fishing!? Matt Godfrey and Andy Bennett discuss the overshotted rig and its impact on match fishing. The pair discuss and share their opinions in our latest Fishing Gurus On The Road Podcast. What do you think, should we ban the overshotted rig?By Tackle Guru Ltd
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅 On this Christmas Day special episode of the podcast, we have Rob Wootton! Rob is a current England feeder international angler, a former £70,000 Maver Match This champion and he was also in the winning team of the first-ever European Feeder Cup held this year at Barston Lakes.By Tackle Guru Ltd
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have 5-time River Wye Festival Champion, Hadrian Whittle. In this podcast, Matt and Hadrian discussed Hadrian's early angling life, club fishing and big festivals and finals. They also discussed just exactly how he became so adept at river fishing.By Tackle Guru Ltd
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#033 - On The Road - Andy Bennet's BIGGEST matches of 2023
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1:14:01Welcome to the very first episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast On The Road! The Guru Podcast is now mobile, we will be travelling up and down the country and even possibly abroad, bringing you more match fishing content, from a variety of new venues and guests. In the first on the road show, we were in Baggers Bar! We caught up with Andy Bennett to…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have the owner of Catch More Media, Tom Scholey. Matt and Tom have been best friends for many years, and in this episode, the pair share numerous comedic angling anecdotes. Everything from fishing matches together, to the time Tom almost got Matt arrested!By Tackle Guru Ltd
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#031 - Topics - Steve Ringer's ULTIMATE Feeder Guide
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59:13Do you want to know how to get the most out of your feeder fishing? Well, on this shorter episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast, we have the world's number 1 feeder angler, Steve Ringer discussing EVERYTHING feeder fishing. Steve discussed everything from, their early development, specific feeder applications, and how to make the most of each feeder…
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On the latest episode of Tackle Guru's Fishing Gurus Podcast, Matt Godfrey is joined by the former Dutch international angler Jan van Schendel! On this podcast, the pair spoke about the past and present international angling scene, tactical tips, and advice, while Jan also shared an insight into a life-changing experience.…
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#029 - Topics - Steve Ringer on International Angling Vs Big Money Fishing
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52:40On this brand-new mini-series of The Fishing Gurus Podcast, we have shorter, punchier and more topical episodes coming your way! To kick off these new podcasts, we have the world's number 1 feeder angler, Steve Ringer, on to discuss EVERYTHING on international angling Vs big money final fishing!By Tackle Guru Ltd
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have river fishing expert and all-round angling legend, Wayne Swinscoe! Wayne's angling ability has seen him fish for a variety of notable teams, he's a former Trentman, Shakespeare Superteam member and he also captained the Essex County Van Den Eynde to numerous titles!…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have FOUR-TIME world champion, Bob Nudd! Bob represented England internationally in a career that exceeded two decades! During this time, he won four world titles, was awarded an MBE and even recorded his own single! In this podcast episode, we revisited each of those historic world championship matches. We g…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast, we have Grant Albutt. Grant is a former £25,000 Parkdean Masters winner, a multiple White Acres Festival title holder and more recently, the owner of Moorlands Farm Fishery. In this episode, we spoke about what it takes to run a successful match fishing venue, the highs and lows of Grant's angling career, and ho…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have £10,000 winner and 2022 Golden Rod Champion, Nick Speed. Nick has not only won an impressive selection of matches, but he is also a Michelin Star-trained head chef, who brought in a nice surprise for his Christmas special podcast!By Tackle Guru Ltd
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have the current 2022 Fish'O'Mania Champion, Kristian Jones! Kristian walked us through one of the most exciting and dramatic Fish'O finals ever, as he shared his match winning tactics that led him to a breathtaking victory.By Tackle Guru Ltd
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#023 - Steve Ringer and Andy Bennett at Tamar Lakes
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1:19:45In this episode of the Guru podcast, we got Steve Ringer and Andy Bennett back in the studio to dissect their final head-to-head showdown at Tamar Lakes! We spoke about the highs and lows of each angler's match, as we got into their minds to find out exactly what happened in an incredibly close match.…
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#022 - Steve Ringer and Andy Bennett at Weston Pools
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1:17:59In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have Steve Ringer and Andy Bennett! In this show, we got the pair in the studio to talk about their latest head-to-head match where they fished against one another at Weston Pools in the first episode of Fishing Gurus Season 3. We discussed everything from their pre-match approach, to the fishings itself, res…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have the founder of one of the biggest and most successful fishing tackle giants in the industry, David Preston from Preston Innovations. In this podcast, David spoke about the entire journey behind Preston Innovations. We discussed the very early days of the company, all the way through to the inception of s…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have arguably one of the most well-travelled and experienced anglers in the industry, please welcome to the show, Gary Newman! Gary has caught all kinds of specimen fish from all over the world including some remarkable redfin mahseer in India and even some enormous Nile perch from Uganda. Furthermore, he is …
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have two-timed world feeder fishing team champion and the current England feeder team manager, Dean Barlow! Dean is a well-rounded character and an avid angler with copious amounts of fishing experience under his belt. In this episode, Dean recalled some of those historic moments from his angling career. He a…
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In this episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast is a former world champion, multiple White Acres Festival title-holder and fitness fanatic, Callum Dicks. Callum has enjoyed an emphatic angling career, as he spent 17 years fishing with England on the international stage. During this time, he won countless medals too, most notably, he attained an indivi…
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In this Christmas special episode of the Guru podcast, we have one of match fishing’s most passionate and energic anglers in Andy May! Andy's list of angling accolades is remarkable; he is a former England Youth International, a double Kamasan Matchman of the Year winner; and he has got a prestigious £50,000 Fish’O’Mania title under his belt too. Y…
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In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have two England international fishing superstars in number one world-ranked feeder angler and Team Ringer's fisherman Steve Ringer, and number three ranked and Barnsley Black's angler, Mick Vials. We got the pair in the studio to discuss their recent international showdown during their trip to the World Club…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast is the 2021 Parkdean Masters winner, Paul Holland! In this chapter of the podcast, we sat down with Paul to discuss everything behind his recent big-money final win at this year’s Parkdean Masters. We spoke about everything from his planning and preparation to those strategies used on the day and much, much more.…
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On this episode of the Guru podcast is the 2021 Golden Reel Champion, Stuart Fotheringham. Stuart is a two-time Golden Reel winner, who last won the competition in 2017, and has now won an incredible £100,000 from a very prosperous 10 hours of fishing! In this show, Stuart and Matt delved into some of Stuart’s tips and tactics that helped him attai…
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#013 - Matt Godfrey's World Championship Special
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1:53:17On this episode of the guru podcast, we have our podcast host Matt Godfrey, in for a special world championship show. He recounted his recent journey fishing with the England team out in Italy for the 67th Nations Coarse Angling World Championship 2021, where the England team earned a well-deserved bronze medal finish. We also take a first look int…
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#012 - Top 5 UNMISSABLE podcast moments with Adam Rooney & Toby Clarke
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1:15:56On this episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast, we have a special episode hosted by podcast producer, Toby Clarke and Guru brand manager, Adam Rooney. In Matt Godfrey’s absence, Toby and Adam looked back over the shows previous episodes and picked out their top 5 unmissable podcast moments. The show has seen world champions, FishOMania…
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On this exclusive episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast is the newly crowned winner of Cazoo FishOMania 2021, Harry Bignell! Harry won the final by the largest winning margin in the competition’s history. He landed the £50,000 title with an astonishing 85.225kg, 63kg more than second place. This show uncovered all the tips, tricks and…
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In this episode of the podcast is former England international, Darren Cox. Darren has an incredible set of match fishing accolades under his belt. He has fished for both, the England Feeder team, and the England Float team. Furthermore, he has also been crowned the Feeder Masters Champion and Parkdean final winner. Aside from his angling, he also …
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On this episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast is arguably the biggest name in commercial match fishing, Steve Ringer. He is a former world feeder fishing champion, current world feeder international and former Fish’O’Mania winner. Furthermore, he has also won the Parkdean Masters, and he has 7 Whiteacres Festival titles under his belt…
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In this episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast is Nigel Harrhy. Nigel owns and runs one of the country’s most prolific, popular, and prominent match and carp fishing venues known as, Barston Lakes. In this show, Nigel and Matt talk about the ups and downs of owning a fishery, they also delve into the topic of breeding fish, and Nigel r…
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On this episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast is one of the sport’s most prolific, successful, and highly respected anglers, Will Raison. Will has one of the most decorated international careers in the sport today. He has been crowned both individual European Champion and individual World Champion during his empathic 25-year long care…
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In today’s episode of Tackle Guru’s, The Fishing Gurus Podcast is match fishing and angling legend, Tommy Pickering. Tommy has obtained considerable success at the highest level of the sport. In 1989, he was crowned individual world champion and he has also won team gold medals with the England float team. He has also led England to multiple world …
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Mike Williams is one of the most versatile, consistent and all-rounded anglers in today’s match fishing scene. He has represented the Welsh international team at a junior level and has even fished for some of the UK’s most prestigious teams, including Thatchers and Daiwa Dorking. In this episode, Mikey and Matt sit down and talk about everything fr…
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On this episode of the podcast is Pete “The Meat” Upperton. Pete is a prolific angler who is constantly winning matches and festivals all over the country and is most notably recognised for his £65,000 win at the Maver Match This Final in 2015. In this show, Pete and Matt discussed everything from Pete’s recent fishing, to that famous Maver Match T…
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Adam Rooney is the brand manager for Tackle Guru, and he is tasked with developing a wide range of new products and innovative ideas. In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Adam reminisce over the birth of Tackle Guru. They also discuss Rooney’s personal life and how he got to where he is today, and the pair also share a few juicy stories from th…
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Dean Macey is a former Great British decathlete. He won the 2006 Commonwealth Games decathlon in Melbourne, two world championships medals and two fourth-place finishes in the Olympic Games. However, he is also an avid specimen angler who has caught an admirable list of big fish across a wide array of different species. On this episode of the podca…
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Andy Bennett is one of the most formidable anglers in today’s match fishing scene. He is a two-time Fish ‘O’ Mania £50,000 final winner, two-time Kamasan Matchman of the Year and has an un-touchable record in festivals up and down the country. In this inaugural episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast presented by England International angler Matt Godf…
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