Episodes

  • Steve Collett - The Sequel

    Steve Collett - The Sequel
    Dec 11 2024
    Angling Adventures with Steve Collett: International Success and the Future of Lure Fishing | In this episode of the Strange Boat Podcast, host Keith Arthur invites angler Steve Collett to discuss his journey over the past three and a half years. Steve shares his experiences in the world of international lure fishing, detailing the challenges and successes he's encountered. They delve into the passion and commitment required in the sport, the differences in angling cultures worldwide, and the rise of lure fishing in the UK. The pair also discuss the importance of adapting to new techniques, the state of tackle shops, and Steve's innovative ideas for promoting angling. Join them for an engaging conversation that highlights the evolving landscape of competitive fishing. 00:00 Welcome to the Strange Boat Podcast 00:27 Steve Collett's Journey in Lure Fishing 01:01 Challenges and Passion in International Fishing 01:36 The Role of Media and Public Perception 02:13 The Importance of Teamwork and Commitment 07:12 The Evolution of Match Fishing 12:26 The Rise of Lure Fishing Competitions 17:00 Challenges in Boat Fishing 31:30 Street Fishing and Urban Angling 39:51 A Great Way of Fishing 39:56 Fishing Stories and Big Catches 41:10 Economic Value and Stewardship 41:30 The Elite League and Lure Fishing 42:32 Challenges and Passion in Fishing 48:09 Women in Angling 50:17 Lure Fishing Techniques and Tips 01:03:07 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans 01:03:45 Social Media and Fishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Bob Roberts climbs aboard

    Bob Roberts climbs aboard
    Nov 18 2024
    After a little break Keith has pushed out the Strange Boat once more to welcome angling legend Bob Roberts on board. The guys cover a whole ranging of fishing topics, old and new. You very rarely get this much angling experience and expertise in one place so listen in. Keith has a new book out called The Mighty Trent - from Little Egret Press. Read all about it and Bob right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Jim Burton is definitely a "match" for Keith Arthur

    Jim Burton is definitely a "match" for Keith Arthur
    Feb 19 2024
    Doyen of the West Midlands, Jim Burton talks match fishing, reels. rods, big barble and importantly, prostate cancer too. Back to the start, at a very early age Jim found that he was quite often "ill" on a Monday and couldn't go to school. So what else could he do, he went off to join his dad at the Birmingham Smithfield Market Fishing Club! Jim is prolific on Facebook check him out, there's always interesting stuff on there. He's an Aston Villa fan but we won't hold that against him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Joe Jaggar, carps on about match angling with Keith on The Strange Boat.

    Joe Jaggar, carps on about match angling with Keith on The Strange Boat.
    Feb 9 2024
    From Barrow-in-Furness, Joe Jagger met Keith after he phoned in to the Tight Lines tv show some years ago. He’s widely recognised as both a top carp and match angler, a former Young Angler of the Year, he’s fished for England too. During his chat confesses to having beaten Bruno. Not sure we'd boast about that one! Joe's fished in lots of big competitions on the domestic scene, having qualified for the Feedermasters final and won the two day JCB Classic. Now he's excited to be competing abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • May Potter in a re-match with Keith after their fishing challenge on Tight Lines

    May Potter in a re-match with Keith after their fishing challenge on Tight Lines
    Jan 31 2024
    Keith Arthur introduces us to the remarkable May Potter. May, from West Yorkshire started her fishing career at the age of 4, yes four! Some years later she has achieved so much, even after having a break from the sport, in 2023 she was selected for England Ladies for the World Championships. In this Strange Boat episode, May reveals some of her tricks and tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Andy Ford On The Bank and into The Strange Boat with Keith Arthur

    Andy Ford On The Bank and into The Strange Boat with Keith Arthur
    Nov 28 2023
    In a first for Strange Boat - the fishing podcast, #KeithArthur is joined by someone who is actually fishing as he chats to Keith. Andy Ford presenter of TNT Sports' "On The Bank" show actually catches some barbel as he talks through his fishing life, including his time representing England. Andy was a journalist working at SKY Sports, liked Keith's "Tight Lines" show and got involved. When the series came to an end, Andy moved to BT Sport - now TNT Sports and "On The Bank" emerged. Both Keith and Andy lament some of the biggest ones that got away along with their finest catches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Shaun Harrison boards the Strange Boat

    Shaun Harrison boards the Strange Boat
    Nov 21 2023
    Shaun Harrison: All of my life I have had a fascination of water and the world that lives within. A world many never get to see or to be part of and this I find strange as I have always seen it as a totally fascinating place. For as long as I can remember I kept fish, I had tanks everywhere, anything that would hold water would have a stickleback or two in it. Even my paddling pool was stocked with fish at one stage! Now this fascination of our watery world soon moved on from me trying to catch creatures from the local river with my bamboo cane and net to the discovery of my Fathers old fishing tackle buried deep at the back of shed. I opened the old wooden seat box and the gems I found inside sparked a fire that was soon to turn into an inferno that has burned so strongly since that day. Little did I realise at the time but the opening of that box was to totally shape the rest of my life. No-one in my family was interested in angling, I was self taught with the aid of library books and a simple sheer determination to succeed. My angling life moved on at a rapid rate from simply trying to get a bite from anything to realising that larger fish were no harder to catch than smaller fish so I started to use baits that the smaller fish didn’t attack all of the time. I have always had a rebellious streak in me and back in the 70’s the ‘specimen hunters’ as we were known were very few and far between compared to the general coarse and match anglers of the day and this very much suited my stubborn nature. Here I am many sunrises and sunsets later since I started my ‘targeting big fish’ career back in 1977 and so many incredible memories, many dreams become reality and hopefully many more still to come from both my home waters and those I have to cross the water to visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Ian Russell carps on about Super Stench and his life in fishing!

    Ian Russell carps on about Super Stench and his life in fishing!
    Nov 21 2023
    Ian Russell started his angling obsession more than fifty years ago in the lakes and rivers around his home in the Colne Valley where he still enjoys most of his fishing. He's an expert on modern carp baits and founded Heathrow Bait Services before becoming a consultant for Dynamite Baits, for whom he is currently developing a brand new range of boilies, pellets and hookbaits that will include one of his old favourite flavours, Super Stench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins