Peaks Fly Fishing Podcast

On a beautiful early autumn afternoon, David returns to his childhood fishing roots with a simple, enduring approach: traditional upstream nymphing for grayling with Frank Sawyer's famous Killer Bug. With the river as his soundtrack, he revisits the pleasure of reading the water, placing a careful cast and watching for the smallest sign of a take. It's a chance to slow down, reconnect with a much-loved method and enjoy the quiet concentration that makes river fishing so absorbing. Join David beside the water for an afternoon of autumn grayling fishing, childhood memories and a reminder of just how much enjoyment a simple fly and a thoughtful approach can bring.

After a long winter off, David's back on the river. The sun's out, but the water's still cold and the fish aren't giving much away. In this episode, he's out searching for his first trout of the season. Covering water, keeping it simple, and making the most of being back out there. No fuss. Just early season fishing, cold water, and the chance of a wild trout.

In this episode David is saltwater fly fishing in Anglesey. It's an overcast day and the water is clear, perfect for exploring the rocky coastline with a fly rod. Bass are prowling the surf, pollack are lying deep in the kelp beds, and shoals of mackerel could turn up at any moment. Join David as he talks through fly choice, presentation, and the excitement of hooking powerful saltwater fish on light tackle. It's about the fishing, the coastal wildlife, and the feeling of standing in the tide with the chance of a wild fish gracing the line!

This year's Mayfly hatch is ahead of schedule, and David hits the river just as it begins. A few trout are showing—but will they fully commit to the dry, or just swirl beneath it?

The river has been high, and with some snow melt cooling the water (and toes), David ventures out for a final session on the Euro Nymph. It's a new year with new gear, but will the fish oblige?

It's a glourious summer's day with the wildflowers blooming in the meadows. Summer fishing can be tricky so will a stealthy approach and some small summer dries do the business?

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!

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?!

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.