The Feather Mechanic Fly Fishing

Gordon van der Spuy / Tim Wege
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Join The Feather Mechanic, fly tyer, author and actor Gordon van der Spuy, as he explores the passionate and varied world of fly fishing. Featuring conversations with some of the most charismatic personalities in fly fishing today. Don’t panic, you’re with The Feather Mechanic. Brand new episode every month. Gordon’s book is available via https://www.thefeathermechanic.com

  1. 08/28/2023

    Robert McConnell on his urban fly fishing journey

    In this episode we chat to Texan-based fly angler and author Robert McConnell. Robert spends a lot of his time fly fishing in and around the Houston metropolitan area. Fly fishing has become a diverse sport with the list of species taken on by fly around the world, growing daily. Robert talks to us about his fly fishing journey, and exploring the urban fishing found right under his nose.

    59 min

  2. 05/26/2023

    ”From Books to Birds” - The Steve Cooper Story

    In this podcast we chat to Steve Cooper, the owner of UK based "Cockshill Flytying". Originally a science teacher, Steve is a greta example of what happens when you allow your feather fetish to go rogue on you. He is the only man I know who can skin an English partridge in 72 seconds...

    1 hr

  3. 03/23/2023

    Tom Sutcliffe - A Life in Flyfishing

    Tom Sutcliffe is a gentle giant in the South African flyfishing landscape. Few local flyfishermen have had the impact on the sport that Tom has. In many ways Tom has been a mentor to me. His greatest legacy I believe is the people he has helped. He is kind, humble and witty as hell. In the episode we talk to him about his journey in flyfishing, his love of art, and his way with a pen.

    1h 14m

  4. 02/20/2023

    Gerhard Potgieter on ”Sage” Potgieter (please note interview is in Afrikaans)

    In this podcast we chat to Gerhard Potgieter about this father, the late great "Sage" Potgieter. Oom Sage as he was fondly known, was in all likelihood, South Africa's very first bamboo rod builder. We chat to Gerhard about his father's approach to rod building and celebrate the life and times of this local fly-fishing legend.  Language note - Afrikaans

    59 min

  5. 11/27/2022

    Trevor Sithole - From Moo Cow to Milkfish

    In this episode we chat to Trevor Sithole about how he grew up in rural KwaZulu Natal, but has now become a jet-setting fishing guide. This is his remarkable story...

    49 min

  6. 09/23/2022

    Platon “The Carp Whisperer” Trakoshis

    Platon Trakoshis has been intrigued with catching Berg River Carp ever since his wife lured him to the beautiful hamlet of Paarl. Berg River Carp are no pushovers and require skill. We chat to Platon about his love affair with these fish, growing up in Zimbabwe, and his passion for fishing for fringe species.

    58 min

  7. 08/23/2022

    Jimmy “The Shark Man” Eagleton

    Jimmy Eagleton has never been conventional. The first day he looked into the eyes of a sand shark, it had him at “hello”. Since then he has perfected the art of hooking sand sharks (guitar fish) solidly in the mouth. Not bothered by boundaries, Jimmy takes us on a journey, explaining how he figures fish out...

    33 min

  8. 07/28/2022

    Wayne Luallen on flytying

    Wayne Luallen is a dynamic and insightful fly tyer, who is haunted by detail. There are few fly tyers alive who have thought longer, harder and more intensely about tying than Wayne has. In this episode we take a trip through Wayne’s mind. We talk to him about his journey as a fly tyer, and discuss the benefits of being driven by the detail.

    1h 1m
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Join The Feather Mechanic, fly tyer, author and actor Gordon van der Spuy, as he explores the passionate and varied world of fly fishing. Featuring conversations with some of the most charismatic personalities in fly fishing today. Don’t panic, you’re with The Feather Mechanic. Brand new episode every month. Gordon’s book is available via https://www.thefeathermechanic.com

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  • Creator
    Gordon van der Spuy / Tim Wege
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Feather Mechanic Fly Fishing