Fishery FastLane

Ben Pinniger
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A podcast for fishery managers, we hear the stories of the fishery industries most influential professionals.

Episodes

  1. Building one of Britains most influential Carp Farms wasn't the plan. Episode #10 with Viv Shears

    MAR 10

    Building one of Britains most influential Carp Farms wasn't the plan. Episode #10 with Viv Shears

    Viv Shears was my Fisheries Management tutor at Sparsholt College back in 2010 where it all started for me. So, in many ways, he helped shape the path that led me into the industry I work in today. After missing the grades needed to become a vet, Viv followed a different path into fisheries. One that would see him manage some of the most influential carp fisheries in the UK with CEMEX Angling, lecture the next generation of fishery managers at Sparsholt, and eventually co-found VS Fisheries alongside fellow lecturer Simon Scott. VS Fisheries has since gone on to become one of the most respected carp farms in the country, supplying high-quality fish to fisheries across the UK. It's clear to see why Viv was right at the top of my list when I started the Fishery FastLane Podcast. In this episode we talk about: • Viv’s early ambitions to become a vet • His journey into fisheries management • Managing the famous CEMEX fisheries • Teaching at Sparsholt College • Building VS Fisheries • His thoughts on the future of carp farming and fisheries It was a real privilege to sit down with someone who has contributed so much to our industry and hear the story behind his career.  Fishery Fastlane is the podcast where we strip back the noise and talk honestly about what actually works in modern fishery management. Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:       www.youtube.com/bpmilling   Facebook:     www.facebook.com/bpmilling   Instagram:    www.instagram.com/bpmilling   Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 7m
  2. Farming multiple fish species for UK fisheries - Episode #9 with Arron Standing from Coarse Fish UK

    FEB 20

    Farming multiple fish species for UK fisheries - Episode #9 with Arron Standing from Coarse Fish UK

    Arron shares first hand insight into how coarse fish are bred, reared, selected, and supplied to UK fisheries. Essential listening for fishery managers, owners, and serious anglers who want to understand the supply chain behind their stock and make more informed decisions for the future of their waters. 🎧 Fishery Fastlane is the podcast where we strip back the noise and talk honestly about what actually works in modern fishery management. Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    47 min
  3. Otters - The Facts, Fiction and Future of Fisheries Mangement. #8 - Dave Webb from the UK Wild Otter Trust

    FEB 10

    Otters - The Facts, Fiction and Future of Fisheries Mangement. #8 - Dave Webb from the UK Wild Otter Trust

    Dave Webb is the founder the UK Wild Otter Trust and knows everything that there is to know about the animal which has caused so much destruction to fisheries. We discuss what fisheries can do, the goals of the trust and what the future looks like. Dave is an angler himself and sympathises for fisheries, he wants to help. Fod help from Dave and The UK Wild Otter Trust visit  https://ukwildottertrust.org/ Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook: www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram: www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 10m
  4. UK's Highest Health Status Fish Farm and Fishery Manager - Episode #7 with Tony Campbell

    JAN 20

    UK's Highest Health Status Fish Farm and Fishery Manager - Episode #7 with Tony Campbell

    Tony's fishery management experience isn't limited to the 'The Islands Fishery' & carp farm 'Carp 4 Restocking'. If he had more fingers, he'd put them in more fishery management pies, which is what gives Tony such an incredibly broad range of skills and experience relative to our industry.  An incredibly insightful conversation with fishery management take-aways from start to finish. Enjoy! Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    59 min
  5. Growing Angling Worldwide and Changing Public Perception of Fishing - Episode #6 with Rob Hughes

    JAN 10

    Growing Angling Worldwide and Changing Public Perception of Fishing - Episode #6 with Rob Hughes

    Promoting Fishing and Growing Angling Worldwide - Episode #6 Rob Hughes Rob Hughes — international carp angler, Carp Team England competitor and champion, TV presenter, and one of the strongest voices promoting angling as a legitimate sport. Rob has travelled the world fishing at the highest level, representing England on the global stage, while also using his platform to change public perception of fishing. We talk about what it really takes to win carp angling championships, the responsibility elite anglers have as ambassadors, and how media, competition, and professionalism can help protect the future of the sport.Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 7m
  6. Fishery Advice thats HONEST... NOT popular. Episode #5 Andrew Ellis from AE Fisheries

    12/20/2025

    Fishery Advice thats HONEST... NOT popular. Episode #5 Andrew Ellis from AE Fisheries

    I dig straight into what makes Andrew both popular and unpopular in his career as a fishery consultant. Un-influenced by trends, opinions or data. Andrew has built a career around honesty. His direct delivery isn't always palatable to everyone, but it's always outcome driven and based on experience, not books. We talk about: 🐛 The influence of ecologists 📊 Data vs experience 🔍 Simple fishery management 👷🏻‍♂️ Work ethic 🧳 Industry opportunity 💰 Succesful fishery businesses Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 28m
  7. Starting A Carp Syndicate with 1lb Carp. Life Changing Accident To Fishery Development. #4 Neil Carpenter from Carpenters Lake Syndicate

    12/10/2025

    Starting A Carp Syndicate with 1lb Carp. Life Changing Accident To Fishery Development. #4 Neil Carpenter from Carpenters Lake Syndicate

    Neil shares what happened on the day that his life changed forever. Once a marathon runner, before being hit by a speeding motorist days before the London Marathon. What unfolded meant that Neil could restart life with a project that restored purpose when adjusting from the active life he once had, to now living with a disability from that day. Carpenters Lake was born. Neil shares the incredible story from stocking his fish at just 1lb, to present, an established syndicate with those carp now growing beyond 40lb. Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@bpmilling Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 8m
  8. Premium Cotswolds Lake bookings Fishery Business. #3 Tom Pollard from Churn Pool

    11/20/2025

    Premium Cotswolds Lake bookings Fishery Business. #3 Tom Pollard from Churn Pool

    In episode #3 of the Fishery Fastlane, I sit down with Tom Pollard from Churn Pool to explore how he built one of the most successful premium carp fisheries in the Cotswolds Water Park. Tom shares how he keeps angling pressure low while maintaining a thriving stock of healthy carp, the challenges of managing crayfish, dealing with otters, and how modern fishery business models are changing across the UK. Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... How?! Subscribe to this channel and my other one... YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@bpmilling  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/bpmilling  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bpmilling  Buy Fish Food: https://www.bpmilling.co.uk

    59 min
  9. Cotswolds. Carp & Crayfish - Developing a BIG Carp syndicate. #2 Rich Seeds from Lake Carpathia

    11/10/2025

    Cotswolds. Carp & Crayfish - Developing a BIG Carp syndicate. #2 Rich Seeds from Lake Carpathia

    Rich Seeds tells his story from running a small day ticket venue to the purchase of a large gravel pit in the Cotswolds. Within 10 years the lake has become one of the most exciting pits in the waterpark with a syndicate waitlist which he's had to close due to un-manageable demand.  Rich explains how he's done it with interesting insights into crayfish and the influence they have had on growing his carp beyond 50lb.Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook: www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram: www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 8m
  10. Managing the Cotswolds BIGGEST Angling Club - #1 Dan Garner from South Cerney Angling Club

    11/10/2025

    Managing the Cotswolds BIGGEST Angling Club - #1 Dan Garner from South Cerney Angling Club

    The Cotswolds Waterpark has such incredible angling history across hundreds of gravel pits. Dan has seen the waterpark develop and observed how fish populations have established across the park. He shares the stories behind how the Carp were moved around the waterpark and how South Cerney Angling Club established before rising to become the biggest in the region.  We talk about the Otters, Beavers, Carp, huge Rudd and the match angling scenes of old. Dan has seen the good, bad and ugly of running fisheries.  Are you involved in fisheries and want to see healthy progression in your fishery business? That's what I do! FOR FREE... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPMilling Facebook: www.facebook.com/bpmilling Instagram: www.instagram.com/bpmilling Buy Fish Food: www.bpmilling.co.uk

    1h 7m

  11. 10/24/2025

    Me and my story TEST PODCAST (SOLO)

    I've got a stinking cold, my head feels full of custard. Like a legend, I power on through to numb your skull with droning guff. Sit back, turn the volume right down and do something else while we explore the twists and turns involved in a life of mediocracy. Come back on the 10th for stories more interesting than mine.

    55 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

A podcast for fishery managers, we hear the stories of the fishery industries most influential professionals.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Pinniger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fishery FastLane
  • Show Website
    Fishery FastLane

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