Carp Fishing at Redmire Pool - podcast series

Back in 2014, Stuart 'SK' Harris, Martin 'Northmoor' Herrington, Jon 'Guido' Berry and I were fishing at Redmire Pool, celebrating its 80th Anniversary for a feature in Angling Times. We found the fishing tough, although the carp were visible and we did catch. To balance the pressure of catching for the camera, we made regular retreats to base camp to sit, ponder, and observe.

It was during these times that I recorded an audio commentary that would later be used to help me write the feature for the newspaper. The recordings are quiet, relaxing, unscripted and unhurried – just like the fishing we experienced. I've make them into a podcast series so that you can listen to them to at your leisure, placing you there with us at Redmire pool during its 80th Anniversary.

Part One

This episode provides a snapshot of the first morning at Redmire Pool, with reflections on the alluring but intimidating nature of the pool and how it affected our fishing.

Part Two

Fennel discusses the tactics and approach employed by the anglers at Redmire Pool in response to the lake's challenges.

Part Three

The Redmire Pool anglers meet on the dam at dawn to discuss their success and to watch the sun rise.

Part Four

Fennel considers the evolution of traditional angling, noting the crossover of tactics used to catch big carp at Redmire Pool.

Part Five

Fennel reflects upon his time at Redmire Pool during its anniversary year.

 

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If you like the podcasts, you might also like the books Traditional Angling, Fennel's Journal No. 6 and Wild Carp, Fennel's Journal No. 4. Please also subscribe to Fennel on Friday, where you'll receive either a blog, video or podcast in time for the weekend.