Aug 16

Aug 16 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 191 Paddy Gargan

Before recently retiring Paddy Gargan was a Fishery Biologist for Inland Fisheries Ireland and before that was Manager at the Salmon Weir at Galway. I met him for a chat at his home, overlooking the lower lake on Corrib located just outside Galway City.

We chat about Connemara sea trout, his view on salmon farming and this seasons very good run of salmon coming into the lough.

He also talks of something I have a passion for, Ferox. He tells of their spawning habits and no matter what part of the lake they reside most head for the one river.

A fascinating chat from someone with a wealth of knowledge and love of sea trout and salmon.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 190 Lough Currane

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This week's episode I am in County Kerry on the first week of my road trip around Ireland. I met up with Currane boatman Neil O'Shea where we had a day afloat on this majestic water. We were in search of Sea Trout and Salmon, unfortunately fishing was tough and only caught a few trout. Fishing with Neil was a great experience as we fished salmon holding marks and fished a method seldom fished today. Holding on marks while fishing the current similar to that of a river. I talk also of the surrounding history of Kerry.

It's true to say that Currane is not the lake it used to be, but great fishing can still be had. It is no secret that the offshore salmon farms has affected the fishing at Currane. Please help get this water get back to it's halcyon days and stop buying toxic farmed salmon.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 175 Marina Gibson

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This week I chat with Marina Gibson. She needs no introduction as she is one of the biggest names in our sport. Anyone who knows her will tell you she lives and breathes flyfishing. She is often seen across social media catching many species of exotic fish but it’s fishing for salmon which is her true passion.

Last year she realised one of her pipe dreams and together with her husband Stefan took over the lease of the salmon beat at Bywell on the river Tyne. She talks of her love of Spey casting and along with the positives, the negatives that come with social media.

This week is also an exciting time for her as it’s the launch of her new book Cast, Catch, Release.

Also especially for Patron members she is giving away a signed copy of her book for this week’s competition prize.

Enjoy!

Feb 24

Feb 24 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 171 Alun Rees

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This week’s episode I chat once more with Alun Rees. Alun is no stranger to my podcast as he has been on 3 other occasions chatting about his passion for sea trout.

I rarely fish for salmon but have caught many while fishing on a lough in Ireland very few on a river.

So this episode thought I’d chat about the different fly styles while fishing for salmon including Tubes, Waddingtons and Intruders. When to fish them and why chose one over the other at different conditions.

Enjoy!

Jan 13

Jan 13 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 166 Dan O'Neill

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This week I chat with Dan O'Neill, ghillie at the Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny. He talks about the River Nore and the story behind getting the job at only the age of 14. He is also a qualified APGAI single handed casting instructor and gives demonstrations around the country at various shows. An interesting guy to chat with a few stories to tell including, James Bond and Denim Blue.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 144 Cyril Fox

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This week's episode I travel to West Wales to meet Cyril Fox. Cyril recently retired from being the Ghillie at Abercothi Estate. I have had numerous requests to get him on my podcast, so this week I joined him at the fishing lodge where, even though he's retired he still visits every day. He tells how it all started for him and stories while he has been working at this famous Welsh sea trout venue.

Enjoy!

Mar 24

Mar 24 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 127 Lucinda Ewin

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This week I chat with Lucinda Ewin, and after picking up a fly rod only 6 years ago is now an accomplished salmon fly angler. Although coming from Durham she regularly travels across the border to fish the Tweed and Tay in Scotland. Even though she fishes for trout and grayling also it’s easy to tell just by listening to our chat her passion lies with salmon. She has already caught a couple of spring fish this month and recently has passed her level 2 coaching qualification with the Angling Trust.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 125 John Graham (Part 2)

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Following on from Part 1, John continues his chat telling of his passion for the River Towy. In this episode he also talks about his love for Salmon fishing and the secret behind his success, and his own twist on the Usk Grub. Plus, I have to say one of favourite podcast 'Last Casts'.... a must listen!

Feb 17

Feb 17 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 122 Chris Hague

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This weeks podcast I chat with Yorkshire based Professional Casting Instructor, Chris Hague. He talks for his passion for casting especially double handed and his guided trips to Iceland for salmon. Also tells us about his fb group he has set up called Spey Worx giving advice and tips for all types of flyfishing.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 119 Neil O'Shea

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This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Neil O’Shea, from Waterville, County Kerry. He comes from a background and family of guides and boatmen going back generations. His surname is synonymous with sea trout and salmon of South West Ireland, notably Lough Currane. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience invaluable to anyone wanting to fish this gem of a lough.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 103 The Record Salmon, 100 Years

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This week Ceri tells the story of the record salmon of 64lb caught by Georgina Ballantine on the River Tay. Caught 100 years to the day, 7th October 1922 and still the British Record.

The story is Georgina Ballantine’s own account which appeared in ‘The Field’ 1922

Sep 30

Sep 30 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 102 Jamie Harries

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This weeks podcast episode I meet up with Jamie Harries at one of the most famous sea trout and salmon beats in the country, Abercothi, on the River Towy. He is fishery manager of Golden Grove and has a real passion for sea trout since a young boy. He tells of the many stories and experiences as a ghillie on the river. If you love sea trout fishing at night and the romance that comes with it and funny stories you’re going to enjoy this.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 100

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This weeks podcast is a little special as it’s the 100th episode!!!!!
I have put together a selection of snippets from the past episodes from the start, which I’m sure will bring a smile to your face. Funny stories from my guests as well as episodes which have been popular from you my listeners.
It’s been quite a journey and want to thank all my guests for taking part, my listeners, and especially to my Patrons. To celebrate I have prizes to give away for my Patreon members donated from guests which have supported the podcast.
A BIG thanks from Simon Kidd of Snowbee who has donated an XS Flyline, Charles Jardine, a signed watercolour print, Steve Belcher of Ghille Kettle, a 1.5 ltr aluminium kettle, Gareth Dixon & Russell Owen, a boat and 2 tickets to fish Clywedog Reservoir, Jamie Miller of Garnffrwd Flyfishery, a 3 fish ticket plus catch & release. Plus I am offering a day with me flyfishing on Lough Corrib.
To tune in to listen to the podcast click here www.castingwithcerijones.com
To enter into the competition and to tune in and see all the behind the scenes photography plus get access to 99 other episodes and exclusive content click here: www.patreon.com/castingwithcerijones
Enjoy and good luck!

Apr 15

Apr 15 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 78 Keith McDonnell

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This week's episode I chat with Keith McDonnell who like me has a passion for ferox and big brown trout. Living in Dublin, he travells the length and breadth of Ireland in search for his quarry using his favourite method of articulated streamer fishing. He has had success in both rivers and loughs and talks of the River Slaney and Boyne and Kylemore Lough. He recently set up ‘Impact Flyfishing’ sharing his knowledge and selling his personally tied articulated streamers.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Casting With Ceri Jones : Ep. 77 Richard Aeron Lougher Jones

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This week's episode, I head to West Wales to chat with Richard Aeron Lougher Jones. Richard has a passion not only for tying fully dressed classic salmon flies he also has one of the largest collection of Victorian salmon flies in the country. The knowledge he has is incredible from the history of patterns, methods, materials, exotic feathers to hand crafted hooks. A true master in his craft.

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