The Fishing Gurus Podcast

This is it — Episode 21, the final instalment of The Weigh-In Winter Series with Adam Rooney, Steve Ringer and Matt Godfrey. Before we take a short spring break, the guys tackle your TOUGHEST questions — the ones no one else would answer — covering everything from other brands to angling mistakes and plenty more. Thanks for being part of the journey this season — we've loved every minute. Enjoy the final episode, and we'll see you later in the year!

Episode 19 of Guru Podcast – The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney joined by Andy Bennett to dive into his exciting new venture, the Premier League of Fishing – a fresh, competitive match fishing league where anglers battle it out for promotion and fight to avoid relegation across multiple divisions. The lads get into the format, the vision behind the concept, and what it could mean for the future of competitive angling. As always, the conversation flows into classic Weigh In territory, including the age at which an angler truly hits their prime, a bit of nostalgia around some of our favourite old-school kit, and plenty of your listener questions answered.

On Episode 18 of The Guru Podcast: The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney are joined by Dave Harrell to discuss one of the biggest talking points in angling — the river closed season. The team explains why they believe the rule should be abolished and exactly what anglers can do to help make change happen. The conversation also turns to exciting upcoming tackle innovations, including a sneak peek at a groundbreaking new product. The guys also discuss the growing problem of counterfeit tackle in the industry and the action now being taken to protect anglers and brands alike.

In the latest episode of The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive deep into a pressing issue affecting the sport: Cormorants! They discuss the issues and potentially a sport-saving solution! There's plenty of classic Weigh-In banter too, as they answer your questions along with some thought-provoking, honest and entertaining chat. This episode has a bit of everything. Cormorants are a major part of the conversation—help make a difference by logging your cormorant sightings at https://hydroscape-group.co.uk/ and support the data that could help drive real change.

Episode 14 of The Weigh In is here, and Steve Ringer, Adam Rooney, and Matt Godfrey are back with another deep dive into the things that really mess with your fishing. This week, the trio tackle skylining and bankside disturbance, and just how much damage it can do to your fishing As always, expect plenty of banta, strong opinions, and a few laughs along the way. Plus, Rooney drops a sneaky preview of a brand-new product that's landing very soon — one you definitely won't want to miss! Don't forget! Head on over to Tackleguruclothing.com and enter code WEIGHIN15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Hurry offer ends January 31st at midnight!

In Episode 12 of The Weigh In, Steve Ringer, Matt Godfrey and Adam Rooney take on one of the most talked-about subjects in match fishing: the rules. With rules often sparking debate on the show, the trio decide to finally put it to rest by creating their own set of 10 OFFICIAL UK match fishing rules. What follows is a lively mix of disagreements, debates and deep discussion as they break down how each rule would work in the real world — and, just as importantly, how it would actually be enforced. Some rules make perfect sense, others divide opinion… so what do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Episode 11 of The Weigh In is here, and Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney are kicking off 2026 in style. The show is back with a forward-looking discussion on AI and technology in fishing—and whether cutting-edge tech can really win fishing matches in the future. The trio also teased an exciting announcement coming to Guru in 2026, setting the tone for a big year ahead. To balance out the tech talk, they swap hilarious ice-fishing stories that perfectly match the cold start to the new year.

Episode 10 of The Weigh In Podcast is a Christmas Special 🎄 with Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney—plus a very special visit from Santa himself… a.k.a. Lee Kerry! Lee joins the lads for a brilliant festive episode full of laughs, chat and Christmas chaos. The guys answer your questions on match organisers making money and World Championships coming to England, and they exchange surprise Secret Santa gifts! 🎁 What will they get?! Sit back, enjoy, and get into the Christmas spirit with The Weigh In.

In this episode of The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive deep into one of match fishing's most heated topics — have sponsored anglers gone too far? The lads open up about the realities behind sponsorship culture, from intense product and bait testing to navigating brand politics. They break down exactly what it takes to perform at the very highest level while carrying the expectations of major companies. The discussion doesn't stop there as the team also tackles the hot question: Are fishery pellets a scam? Expect honest takes, expert insight, and plenty of strong opinions as they explore the issues affecting everyday match anglers. All that, plus the usual laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes truths you only get on The Weigh-In.

In Episode 6 of Tackle Guru's The Weigh In Podcast, hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive straight into one of angling's most argued topics—digital vs. dial scales. They share experiences comparing accuracy and reliability, each making their case for which option truly belongs at a weigh-in! What do you think comes out on top? The trio also take on another hot debate: what actually counts as "proper fishing"? The lads share their personal views with the laughs and honest opinions you expect at The Weigh-In. It's another lively episode packed with great chat, expert insight, and plenty of entertainment.

In Episode 4 of The Guru Podcast – The Weigh In, Steve Ringer reflects on his incredible double gold success in Belgium, while Matt shares some exciting personal news! The lads also dive into the state of fishing tackle shops — are they struggling, and what can we do to support them? As always, expect plenty of laughs, honest chat, and your questions answered in another packed episode. Grab a brew, sit back, and enjoy the latest from The Weigh-In!

In Episode 2 of The Weigh In, hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney discuss a hot topic: Is there too much good information for anglers today? They explore how the explosion of online knowledge is shaping modern fishing and whether it's helping or hurting the sport. In this lively, thought-provoking episode, the lads also chat about fishing in UK schools, fishery rules, answer your questions from last week and much more! Tune in, weigh in with your thoughts, and leave a comment with your thoughts and questions for this week's show! 🎣🙌

Episode 53 of the Fishing Gurus Podcast welcomes back returning guest Gary Newman, a true globetrotting angler with an incredible track record. Gary has caught 10 freshwater fish weighing over 100 pounds, including a monstrous 199-pound Nile perch. He has caught other scary fish including massive Goliath tigerfish and incredible Redtail catfish. Back home in the UK, he's landed barbel over 15lb and even recorded an eight-fish haul of double-figure tench. This episode is packed with epic catches, wild adventures, and insights from an angler who has fished all over the world.