Are We Making Anglers TOO Good? | The Weigh-In #002
Release Date: 10/21/2025
Digital Or Dial, What Scales Are Best? | The Weigh-In #006
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
In Episode 6 of Tackle Guru's The Weigh In Podcast, hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive straight into one of angling's most argued topics—digital vs. dial scales. They share experiences comparing accuracy and reliability, each making their case for which option truly belongs at a weigh-in! What do you think comes out on top? The trio also take on another hot debate: what actually counts as "proper fishing"? The lads share their personal views with the laughs and honest opinions you expect at The Weigh-In. It's another lively episode packed with great chat, expert insight,...
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Are You Underprepared For Fishing? | The Weigh-In #005
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
🎣 Episode 5 of The Guru Podcast – The Weigh-In is here, and it’s a cracker! Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive deep into fishing preparation – are you guilty of turning up underprepared, or can being too prepared actually hold you back on match day? The lads share their own experiences, tips, and a few laughs along the way. They don’t shy away from controversy either, tackling hot topics like the F1 fishing scene and giving their brutally honest takes on your questions from last week’s show. Expect strong opinions, proper banter, and plenty of insight – exactly...
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Are Fishing Shops Failing? | The Weigh-In #004
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
In Episode 4 of The Guru Podcast – The Weigh In, Steve Ringer reflects on his incredible double gold success in Belgium, while Matt shares some exciting personal news! The lads also dive into the state of fishing tackle shops — are they struggling, and what can we do to support them? As always, expect plenty of laughs, honest chat, and your questions answered in another packed episode. Grab a brew, sit back, and enjoy the latest from The Weigh-In!
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NET LIMITS - What Is Sensible? | The Weigh-In #003
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Weigh In, featuring SPECIAL GUEST'S Adam Wakelin, and Andy Bennett! This week’s episode dives into the hot debate around net limits, packed with expert opinions, great banter, and plenty of insight from some of the biggest names in the sport. We also catch up with Steve Ringer and Adam Wakelin, who are currently fishing abroad in Belgium with the England Feeder Team in the European Feeder Cup. They share exclusive updates from their trip, behind-the-scenes stories, and much more! Meanwhile, Andy Bennett joins us to talk all things net limits, bait rules, and more...
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Are We Making Anglers TOO Good? | The Weigh-In #002
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
In Episode 2 of The Weigh In, hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney discuss a hot topic: Is there too much good information for anglers today? They explore how the explosion of online knowledge is shaping modern fishing and whether it's helping or hurting the sport. In this lively, thought-provoking episode, the lads also chat about fishing in UK schools, fishery rules, answer your questions from last week and much more! Tune in, weigh in with your thoughts, and leave a comment with your thoughts and questions for this week's show! 🎣🙌
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What’s Wrong With Match Fishing? | The Weigh-In #001
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
Matt Godfrey, Adam Rooney, and Steve Ringer sit down for the first-ever new fishing podcast episode of The Weigh-In — and they’re not holding back! From recent big-match wins including, Feeder masters, The Preston Festival at White Acres and more, to what’s going wrong behind the scenes, the lads dig deep into the problems shaping modern match fishing. Expect honest opinions, a few moans, plenty of laughs, and some real home truths from three anglers who live and breathe the sport.
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#053 - Gary Newman
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
Episode 53 of the Fishing Gurus Podcast welcomes back returning guest Gary Newman, a true globetrotting angler with an incredible track record. Gary has caught 10 freshwater fish weighing over 100 pounds, including a monstrous 199-pound Nile perch. He has caught other scary fish including massive Goliath tigerfish and incredible Redtail catfish. Back home in the UK, he’s landed barbel over 15lb and even recorded an eight-fish haul of double-figure tench. This episode is packed with epic catches, wild adventures, and insights from an angler who has fished all over the world.
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#052 - Steve Gardner & Will Raison
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
In this exclusive episode, we welcome match fishing icon Steve Gardner to the Fishing Gurus Podcast studio for the very first time, alongside returning legend Will Raison! This is an unmissable chat between two of the most respected names in the world of match fishing and international angling. Will and Steve dive deep into: Their incredible history of fishing together for England, what it's like to compete at the highest level in the world of angling. Also, their opinion on sponsorship – and how it might elevate fishing and hilarious stories including fire engines, nightmare eels, and the...
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#051 - Phil Briscoe
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
In this episode of the Fishing Gurus Podcast, we sit down with a true legend of the angling world – Phil Briscoe! Phil is a pioneering figure in the UK fishing scene, best known as the founder of Maver UK, one of the most iconic tackle brands in the industry. His influence doesn't stop there – Phil also played a key role in creating some of the biggest money matches in the sport, including the Maver Match This, Golden Rod, and Golden Reel events, transforming the competitive landscape for match anglers across the country. We also dive into his work behind Larford Lakes. This premier UK...
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#050 - Alan Scotthorne
The Fishing Gurus Podcast
🎉🎣 IT'S HERE — OUR ALAN SCOTTHORNE 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL!! 🎣🎉 We can't believe it... 5 YEARS of the Fishing Gurus Podcast, and now 50 incredible episodes! THANK YOU to all who have supported us on this fantastic journey. To celebrate this HUGE milestone, we've pulled out all the stops and brought you the guest you've ALL been asking for…ALAN SCOTTHORNE! The GOAT of match fishing. Five-time World Champion. Absolute legend. In this epic 5-HOUR SPECIAL, we sit down with Alan for the most in-depth, honest, and downright fascinating conversation we've EVER had on the podcast. Alan...
info_outlineIn Episode 2 of The Weigh In, hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney discuss a hot topic: Is there too much good information for anglers today? They explore how the explosion of online knowledge is shaping modern fishing and whether it's helping or hurting the sport. In this lively, thought-provoking episode, the lads also chat about fishing in UK schools, fishery rules, answer your questions from last week and much more! Tune in, weigh in with your thoughts, and leave a comment with your thoughts and questions for this week's show! 🎣🙌