Category: Interviews

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Billy Makin Interview

Hi Billy, thank you so much for agreeing to do an interview, after reading your book earlier in the year (read the review here – Fishing and Testicles) and enjoying it very much, I wanted to find out a little more about what makes you tick! Firstly, how did you get into fishing and what was your first fish? Dad was a

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Kayleigh Smith Interview

My latest interview is with England and Matrix star, Kayleigh Smith.  Hi Kayleigh, thank so much for agreeing to answer my questions; Firstly, wow, what a year you’re having, Ladies Fish O Mania champion, Division 2 National Winner and represented England – phew! What’s next? Kayleigh – Yes it’s definitely been a good year for me. Next up is the Winter

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Simon Fry Interview

My latest interview is with Garbolino star, Simon Fry. Hi Simon, thank you very much for agreeing to do an interview; You’ve been a consultant with Garbolino for a long time now which is quite a rarity in this fickle sport of ours and I have to say I find such loyalty refreshing, can you tell us a bit about your relationship with

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Amer Jawad Interview

My latest interview is with Rive’s Amer Jawad and if I do say so myself, it’s a great read! Hi Amer, I realise you are a very busy man so thank you so much for agreeing to answer my questions; As the UK General Manager for Rive can you tell us what constitutes a typical day, if there is such a thing? Amer

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Paul Jessop Interview

In yet another first for the blog, my latest interview is with angling inventor, Paul Jessop, Hi Paul, firstly could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hi Jamie, I’m just a typical working family man with a wife, two kids and a couple of dogs to support. I have been fortunate enough to work in the chemical industry all my life and

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Russell Hilton Interview

My latest interview is with fellow blogger and occasional angling companion, Russell Hilton, Hi Russell, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions, I’ve known you for a long time now, firstly through your ‘Tales from the Towpath’ blog and then through having a few fishing trips together, your original blog is seemingly no more and you have

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Darren Cox Interview

Hi Darren, I realise you are a very busy man so thank you very much for agreeing to do an interview, As the UK General Manager for Garbolino can you tell us what constitutes a typical day, if there is such a thing? Most days are different but there are some things I must do every day wherever I am and whatever

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Steve Gardener Interview

My latest interview is with England legend, Steve Gardener and if you haven’t read his book yet, I really recommend it, you can get it here – Steve Gardener…A Life in Match Fishing, it’s a cracking read! Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions; I recently read and reviewed your book, Steve Gardener… A Life

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Bob Roberts Interview

My latest interview is with Bob Roberts, top angler and journalist who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is, some great answers and he certainly gives lots of food for thought (all images courtesy of Bob Roberts) Hi Bob, I realise you are an extremely busy man, so thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions; You’ve

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Tony Curd Interview

My latest interview is with Bait-Tech and MAP star, Tony Curd, and if I do say so myself, it’s a cracker! Against Men and Fish –  Hi Tony, thank you so much for agreeing to answer my questions, let’s start with some easy ones, How and at what age did you get into match fishing? Tony Curd – I started fishing literally