Episodes
In 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, results and much more!
Published 07/08/22
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 some of their biggest products, right down to his decision to sell the company and move on to new adventures. We also chatted about his new project,...
Published 05/02/22
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 also well-renowned for countless UK captures. He has caught tench to over 14lbs, and more recently, an astonishing 20lbs 2-ounce barbel from The...
Published 04/11/22
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 also shared numerous amazing anecdotes from his personal life, along with plenty of advice and tips that will benefit your next session on the bank.
Published 02/14/22
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 individual gold medal in Belgium in 2008. Callum and Matt also discussed a variety of useful tactics used throughout Callum’s 17 yearlong international...
Published 01/24/22
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. You may also recognise Andy from co-hosting Winning Ways with Jamie Hughes, their online match fishing coaching programme!
Published 12/20/21
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 Feeder Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published 11/29/21
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. Furthermore, if you want to hear more from Paul himself, be sure to follow his YouTube angling channel, Match Focus, or visit www.matchfocus.co.uk.
Published 11/08/21
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 attain this year’s Golden Reel title. Stuart also shared his angling journey, and how he overcame many hurdles that may have otherwise halted most other...
Published 10/18/21
On 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 into the match fishing mind of our host Matt, and we find out exactly why he is one of the most naturally talented anglers on the bank today.
Published 09/21/21
On 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 winners and some of the sports most talented individuals, all take the chair and tell their story. But, which of them made the top 5?!
Published 08/30/21
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 tactical approaches that helped Harry win this year’s final.
Published 08/09/21
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 heads up tackle giant, Garbolino, where he has been responsible for bringing so many fantastic products to anglers all over the country.
Published 07/19/21
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. Steve’s list of angling accolades is unrivalled, unbelievable, and unreservedly extraordinary.
Published 06/28/21
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 revealed just how good he really is at stock car racing!
Published 06/07/21
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 career as an England international angler. Additionally, Will has also won team gold medals for his country on both the European and world stage.
Published 05/17/21
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 championship victories as a manager, as he found gold medal success managing the England women’s team and the England feeder team.
Published 04/26/21
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 from fly fishing in Iceland to his early angling days with the Welsh international team. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by MANSCAPED.
Published 04/05/21
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 This Final win in 2015. Pete also shared some wild stories from his antics abroad in Malia, as well as some epic tales from his time fishing in...
Published 03/15/21
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 their antics at the White Acres Festival that you will not want to miss.
Published 02/22/21
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 podcast, Matt and Dean discuss all the highs and lows of Dean’s athletic career, why he began fishing and how he has caught so many amazing fish.
Published 02/01/21
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 Godfrey, Andy reminisces over his early fishing life, personal experiences and those famous back to back Fish‘O’Mania finals that banked him £100,000!
Published 12/21/20