David Graham | Boundless Pursuit | Ep. 1017
About this episode
David Graham shares his intense fishing adventures in India and the Republic of Congo, discussing challenges and conservation efforts.
On the Tom Rowland Podcast, David Graham of Boundless Pursuit recaps intense international fishing adventures driven by his desire to “overcome” difficult fisheries. Fresh from India, he describes targeting the rare goonch catfish in the Ramganga River near Jim Corbett Park, where tigers and leopards roam and recent attacks underscored the danger; he details guides, bait, heavy tackle, and improvised rock sinkers, and landing two goonch in 10 days. He also revisits his Republic of Congo trip for goliath tigerfish, explaining the complex logistics arranged through lodge owners Mark and Hilly, the harsh realities along the river, and the explosive fight that finally produced a major fish on day eight. Graham discusses conservation, sustainable tourism, planning, and funding trips while working a regular job and raising two daughters.00:00 Welcome And Sponsor00:34 Catching Up After Years01:29 Why India And The Goonch04:36 River Habitat And Dam Impact07:02 Ten Days Two Fish08:13 Finding Guides And Access10:09 Tigers Leopards And Real Danger14:13 Packraft Mission And Pug Marks16:45 Leopard At Camp19:01 Bait Tackle And Rock…
People in this episode
Host: Tom Rowland
Guest: David Graham
Topics covered
- fishing adventures
- conservation
- sustainable tourism
- international travel
- wildlife
- catfish
Keywords
- goonch catfish
- tigerfish
- fishing logistics
- sustainable tourism
- wildlife dangers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boundless Pursuit
Places: India, Ramganga River, Jim Corbett Park, Republic of Congo
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