The Lure Fishing Podcast Lure Fishing Ireland

In this episode of the Lure Fishing Podcast over a year on from when we chatted on the very first episode i was delighted to catch up with Michael Kelly founder of Evo Bass Lures.

I was very excited to talk to Michael about the new lure he has developed called the Dagger. A very unique swimbait - shad type lure. Knowing Michael and his knowledge and attention to detail in his lure development I know this lure is going to be something special.

We also look back on the success of the Lance and Sabre Evo lures and get an insight into how Michael developed the dagger. A really fascinating insight into Michaels world of lure making and we chat about the bass fishing of course, enjoy.

In this episode if the Lure Fishing Podvast i chat with David Lyons from Tackling Minds.
Tackling minds was formed in February 2020
David Lyons was inspired to start Tackling Minds, as he had suffered from past mental health problems, and fishing played a vital role in him managing his illness. He claims that if it wasn’t for fishing, he doesn’t think he’d be here to tell his story.

David now wants to pass on his knowledge, gained from his own experiences, to show other people how fishing can benefit them too.  And so, sitting on the bank with his rods in his hands, Tackling Minds was born.

Tackling Minds aims to get people, from all walks of life, into fishing. Be it, Mental Health, Social Deprivation, addiction and recovery, disabilities, Families and Long-Term Health.
The work Tackling Minds has done so far is amazing. The NHS now prescribes fish as a treatment for depression on the NHS as a direct result of Tackling Minds.
This is a lovely conversation with a great guy very worth a listen.

In Episode 27 of the Lure Fishing Podcast I catch up with passionate bass angler Matt Cumbers.

In 2017 Matt decided that he wanted to try design and produce his own lures. It was then Drift was born and fast forward to 2024 Drift Lures are with over 100 tackle suppliers in the UK and Ireland.

Matt is passionate about his lure fishing and he gives a great insight into what it takes to get from concept stage to actual designing and creating a lure that not only works well but is durable and affordable.

If you have ever though about designing your own lure as many of us have, this is a really interesting conversation.

Matt is very passionate about his lure making and shares some of the vast knowledge that he has gained through the designing and testing of his lures.

Drifts ethos is not just to sell lures, but to innovate, teach and promote conservation.

In this episode I chat with Danny Parkins.
Danny has worked in the fishing industry since his teens Working with high end lure brands such as Shimano, Costa, Megabass, IMA, Lucky craft, Sakura, Savage gear, Zman. He was also team coordinator and social media manager for Costa Glasses Uk.
Danny is also passionate about Fly fishing working with brands like Vision and Guideline along with other various fly tying materials company’s
His current work within fishing continues down the brand ambassador lines as well as splitting being a full time single dad to a 5 year old Daughter and working in his local tackle shop.

Danny is an original angling influencer and all round social media guru
He has a huge passion for all types of angling in particularly Bass and Wrasse fishing.
In this podcast he shares some of his vast knowledge on tactics and watercraft for his angling that he has well and truly honed over the years.

In this episode I talk with angling legend Mike Ladle. Mike is one of the most knowledgeable anglers out there, with a Phd in Marine biology he has has contributed to hundreds of articles papers and books on the subject of marine life and angling.
His widely read angling page has over 1600 pages related to all this angling. A real treasure trove of information which can be found at www.mikeladle.com.
In this episode Mike talks about some of his tried and tested tactics and tackle. He also tells us some fascinating stories abut the old days of bass fishing. This is a thoroughly enjoyable chat with one of angling great's.

In this episode I chat with UK angler Andy Philips, fresh from his epic Portugal bass fishing trip where he did the unimaginable and landed an epic 18lb bass while lure fishing.
Andy recounts the moment cast by cast and the events leading up to it in this fantastic captivating episode.