The Fishing Gurus Podcast

Episode 20 of The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey and Steve Ringer joined by special guest Tyler Bird, fresh off an incredible weekend after winning the Angling Trust Silver Fish Final. Tyler talks the lads through how his final unfolded, the tactics that secured the title, and how he followed it up by winning the Hallcroft Team of Four Match too! The trio also dives into your listener questions, including whether match fishing faces a worrying future with fewer young anglers coming through the ranks. Expect honest opinions, plenty of banter, and the usual behind-the-scenes insight you can only find on The Weigh-In.

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.

In this episode, England international feeder angler Mick Vials joins the podcast to share stories from a lifetime in competitive match fishing, from his early matches through to representing England on the world stage. With numerous international medals, including gold, Mick reflects on the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his career. We also explore his journey beyond competition, including his time with Preston Innovations and the launch of his successful tackle brand, Nufish Fishing. It's an honest conversation about angling, business, funny anecdotes and the moments behind a long and accomplished career in the sport.

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.

Episode 17 of Guru's The Weigh-In sees Adam Rooney, Matt Godfrey, and Steve Ringer breaking down Capital Catch Competition's huge £60,000 Ultimate Fishing Championship — have you got what it takes to win it? The trio also dive into your questions, with Steve sharing insight into how he navigates HMRC, alongside plenty of practical advice, behind-the-scenes chat and honest opinions, banta and laughs that every angler can enjoy in this week's Weigh-In.