Ep 71. Dave Schultz Wind & Waves

Thresher Sharks are the jewel in the crown so far as shark angling goes. For those wanting to complete the UK shark Gand Slam, they probably rate on a par with the Mako Shark. Least ways they did until recent times when the grounds to the east of the Isle of Wight started producing them reasonably regularly. Still a rarity though, and a species Andy Griffith required to complete his Grand Slam. But instead of being fortunate enough to catch one, here he describes three days fishing which produced the staggering total of five.

Recorded in 2018. 'Gone Fishing radio show host Sam Harris is used to being the one dishing out the questions. In a reversal of rules here he is put on the receiving end in an examination of his long and varied angling life.

Recorded in 2018. Having completed a unique IGFA gand slam for Sharks in British waters including taking the Welsh Mako Shark record, it looked unlikely that Andy Griffith would be able to top that achievbement on home turf. But top it he has with two Sharks in excess of 1000 pounds both taken on the sane day.

Recorded in 2017. Some of the most outstanding Cod catches of the 1980's and 1990's were taken aboard the angling boat 'Royal Charlotte' fishing out of Folkestone and Dover with Mick Coker at the helm. With his son Matt now at helm and Mick aboard 'Portia', the pair reflect on the amazing fishing they have provided and shared along their corner of the Kent Coast.

Recorded in 2017. A live recording on the boat with Magni Blastein looking at the fishing the Faroe Islands have to offer, in particular for monster Plaice.

Recorded in 2017. Anglers of my generation will be familiar with the name Steve Mills. England international, Sea Angler Magazine columnist, dinghy angler, and holder of the Thresher Shark record. Here he talks about all things Thresher Shark.

Recorded in 2017. Mullet tend to be regarded by most sea anglers as uncatchable, and while they are the most widely seen fish swimming around in British coastal waters, they are also the most widely ignored. But not by everybody. Wayne Thomas explains the process of fishing for them.

Recorded in 2017. Kinsale charter boat skipper Mike Dennehy discusses the recent explosion in Blue Fin Tuna numbers to add to the Albacore and sharks he already regularly fishes. Prospects for Swordfish and a number of lesser known open oceanic species are also explored.

Recorded in 2016. The freedom and drop of a hat potential, not too mention the successes of lure fishing in its various forms, have taken sea angling by storm over recent years. So much that some devottee's do little else. Lure fishing fanatic Stephen Lamont explains.

Recorded in 2016. Now residing and fishing in Lancashire, Eddie Weitzel, son of 1970's Essex charter boat skipper Arthur Weitzel on whose boat John Rawle and Bod Cod devised uptide fishing, talks of his earliest recollections of the boat and shore fishing on his old home patch, and now along his adopted north-west coast.