Episode Thirty Four : Kilwell Sports - Intro to Fly Fishing

Reel Tails with Sweens - Podcast By Dwayne Sweeney

Episode Thirty Four :

This episode I was lucky enough to sit down with four very talented individuals from the sport of fly fishing, Jeff Pierce, Alex Waller, Dion James and Ben Henton.

All four share with us what it was that drew them to the sport of fly fishing and what it is about the sport that keeps them coming back.

We discuss a range of topics such as, how to get started, where to best allocate your funds when choosing your first initial set up and what is their main area of expertise.

We also discuss their favourite piece of kit and why, most memorable fish, fishing the beautiful New Zealand back country and so much more.

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Show Notes:

2:15 - Introductions and where the passion for the sport started for them

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12:38 - Getting into the sport and some tips to get started

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21:35 - Where to best allocate your funds when choosing your initial set up and why the correct fly line is so important

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31:38 - The beauty in the process to catching fish

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39:46 - The importance of always keeping an open mind and having the willingness to learn

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41:49 - The adrenaline rush and process of competition fly fishing

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49:15 - The passion of sharing the experience of the outdoors and the importance of spending time ‘doing’ to master your craft

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1:03:13 - The importance of keeping an active mind for mental health, enjoying the processes and challenges

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1:10:00 - Favourite current piece of kit and why

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1:21:10 - Fishing techniques Jeff uses to target fish in the lakes back in the USA and how this is also applicable here in New Zealand

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1:26:55 - Most memorable fish

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1:33:13 - The bad stigma that Fly fisherman can have and the importance of not letting it hold you back from giving it a go

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1:38:13 - The importance of caring for the fish and showing good practice

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1:51:49 - The noticed change of our New Zealand fishery and rivers

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1:56:41 - Fishing the beautiful New Zealand back country

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2:02:56 - Final thoughts from the team

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2:06:24 - Details to enter giveaway