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Tuna Gear Podcast

by Andrew Bolt, Danny Parkins & Aaron Smyth

We're leading the charge when it comes to Tuna Fishing in the UK, but we want to hear stories from all fishing practices and disciplines. Too many Fishing Podcasts focus on just one discipline but we get excited about every form of fishing. We will explore the UK fishing industry with the countries leading anglers, ambassadors, brands and experts to uncover the best stories and shine more a light on fishing as a whole. So, join your hosts Andy Bolt and Danny Parkins for each episode for the best long format content based around fishing. Produced and engineered by Aaron Smyth (https://apexshift.co.uk)

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Episodes

  1. 🔥 Dr Dan Osmond – Fish Conservation Scientist | Tuna Gear Podcast #024

    Dr. Danial Osmond is a Freshwater ecologist with a fascination for fish populations and optimism for their conservation. Academic background in molecular ecology, working with eDNA, SNP-assay and short and long whole genome data to better understand fish populations. Happiest when boots wet, with...

  2. 🔥 Henry Gilbey – Henry Pops By Again! | Tuna Gear Podcast #022

    Henry pop's by the Tuna Gear Studio again, only this time he comes loaded with a few rants. Rant away Henry, we're here for it.

  3. 😎 Sunday Sessions with Tuna Gear – Episode #001

    This is the pilot episode of the Tuna Gear Sunday Sessions. A shorter format podcast that is release weekly between the main long format show.

  4. 🔥 Season 2, Introduction with Andy and Danny

    In this episode, Andy and Danny review the past year in Tuna Fishing and the Podcast. They also talk about the upcoming Events and Plans. We're ramping up for Season 2, we hope you enjoy what we get up to this year.

  5. 🔥 Mark Walker – Trews Weir Fishery | Tuna Gear Podcast #018

    Mark is a part owner of Trews Weir Fishery and the Strategy Officer at Exeter & District Angling Association.

  6. 🔥 Alan Blair & Oli Davies – Nash Tackle | Tuna Gear Podcast #017

    In this episode we sit down with Alan Blair and Oli Davies from Nash Tackle.

  7. 🔥 Will Parkinson – Smart Fishing | Tuna Gear Podcast #014

    In this instalment we have the leader of the Suzuki Fishing Team and Avid competition angler, Will Parkinson. Recognised by many as the one most sponsored anglers and for his absolute beast of a boat. Will invites us into his story and the realities of being a sponsored fisherman. He's also been...

  8. 🔥 Ben Hodgson – UK Fish Slayer | Tuna Gear Podcast #013

    Ben is an avid all-round angler and content creator on YouTube at UK Fish Slayer.

  9. 🔥 Tom Baron | Tuna Gear Podcast #012

    In this episode we sit down with Tom Baron. An young angler who's out fishing as much as possible. A keen competition angler and student of the art. He's aspiring to become a skipper, so there is no doubt on his passion and future direction. We're so please we could give someone of Tom's age the...

  10. 🔥 Dave Lewis – Part 2 | Tuna Gear Podcast #011

    In this episode, part two, Andy and Danny sit down with salt water legend, Dave Lewis. An international saltwater angler, renowned salt water journalist and long term Shimano Salt Water Consultant. Dave had so many things to share during his time in the studio, so we are delivering his session in...

  11. 🔥 Dave Lewis – Part 1 | Tuna Gear Podcast #010

    In this episode Andy and Danny sit down with salt water legend, Dave Lewis. An international saltwater angler, renowned salt water journalist and long term Shimano Salt Water Consultant. Dave had so many things to share during his time in the studio, so we are delivering his session in two parts....

  12. 🔥 Jake Davison – Muscle Fishing | Tuna Gear Podcast #009

    In this episode we caught up with Jake Davison an avid, shore, boat and LRF angler who has created his own brand 'Muscle Fishing'. Recently Jake has started to make a name for himself by become a sponsored angler for a couple of brands and through the content he distributes on YouTube. Andy…

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  13. 🔥 Mick Ward – Mr Fish | Tuna Gear Podcast #008

    In this episode we sit down with the one and only, Mr Fish himself, Mick Ward. We had such fun recording this episode as Mick was an open book and slightly influenced by Andy, Danny and a few beers. Mick's story is entertaining and colourful, so pencil in some time and enjoy the show.

  14. 🔥 Ben Field – The Art Of Fishing | Tuna Gear Podcast #007

    In this episode we sit down with Ben Field. A pioneer of modern lure fishing in the UK, owner and founder of 'The Art Of Fishing', his tackle shop in Cornwall, and the event organiser for The Cornish Lure Festival. Ben leaves no stone unturned and opens up about both his wins and his failures…

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  15. 🔥 Mat Holland – Max Attract Baits | Tuna Gear Podcast #006

    In this episode we catch up with Mat Holland, an experienced carp angler and the founder of Max Attract Baits. He has also launched a fishing apparel range called 'X Marks the Spot'. Danny was away for this episode, So Andy had a one to one conversation with Mat. They explore his past, present...

  16. 🔥 Kevin Lavis – Charter Skipper | Tuna Gear Podcast #005

    In this episode Andy and Danny sit down with Kevin Lavis who is an experienced charter skipper for Crusader Charters out of Plymouth in Devon. Kevin's passion and knowledge is front end centre during this episode as he walks us through his journey. Kevin had his career dreams crushed from a…

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  17. 🔥 Henry Gilbey | Tuna Gear Podcast #004

    In this episode Andy and Danny sit down with Henry Gilbey who is well known for being a pioneer of televised fishing. Together they explore Henrys' T.V. work, publications, health, photography and more. Henry needs no introduction but this conversation was a really awesome experience. We hope you...

  18. 🔥 David Mordecai - Mords Fishing Adventures | Tuna Gear Podcast #003

    In this episode Andy and Danny sit down with David Mordecai who is a passionate sea and shore angler. Dave's passion is evident throughout the show which can clearly be seen if you watch this episode on YouTube. Together they explore Daves experiences fishing in and out of the UK and his…

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  19. 🔥 Danny Parkins | Tuna Gear Podcast #002

    In this episode of the Tuna Gear Podcast, Andy talks in depth with Danny about his story and road to becoming a popular sponsored angler. Together they dive into the good, bad and ugly sides of professional fishing and the hurdles that life throws at you. Danny opens up on his life as an angler…

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  20. 🔥 Introduction | Tuna Gear Podcast #001

    On this episode of the Tuna Gear Podcast we introduce your hosts Andy Bolt and Danny Parkins. Andy is the Founder and CEO of Tuna Gear and is also an avid angler who spent last summer testing and refining his products by fishing on one of the South Wests licensed commercial fishing boats. Danny…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We're leading the charge when it comes to Tuna Fishing in the UK, but we want to hear stories from all fishing practices and disciplines. Too many Fishing Podcasts focus on just one discipline but we get excited about every form of fishing.

We will explore the UK fishing industry with the countries leading anglers, ambassadors, brands and experts to uncover the best stories and shine more a light on fishing as a whole. So, join your hosts Andy Bolt and Danny Parkins for each episode for the best long format content based around fishing.

Produced and engineered by Aaron Smyth (https://apexshift.co.uk)

HOSTED BY

Andrew Bolt, Danny Parkins & Aaron Smyth

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How many episodes does Tuna Gear Podcast have?

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What is Tuna Gear Podcast about?

We're leading the charge when it comes to Tuna Fishing in the UK, but we want to hear stories from all fishing practices and disciplines. Too many Fishing Podcasts focus on just one discipline but we get excited about every form of fishing. We will explore the UK fishing industry with the countries...

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Tuna Gear Podcast has 35 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Tuna Gear Podcast is created and hosted by Andrew Bolt, Danny Parkins & Aaron Smyth.
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