A roaming open-day listen with useful rod detail and a strong sense of place.
This fishing show works best when the host stays in motion, and here Pete Tyges moves from Devon to Glasgow for the Glasgow Angling Centre open day.

Pete Tyjas
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Riverbank conversations for thoughtful fly anglers.
The Fly Culture Podcast is a warm, field-led look at fly fishing culture, with riverbank reports sitting beside interviews and show-floor chats. It suits listeners who enjoy practical angling detail, waters, tackle talk, and the people who make fishing feel communal.
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The Fly Culture Podcast follows fly fishing through the places where anglers actually gather. Rivers matter here. So do tackle shops, hotel events, fishing shows, guide days, club waters, and the small conversations that happen while someone is looking at the weather or watching a line drift. The show often begins with a live scene: rain at the window before a Devon gathering, an early start to Glasgow, a shop in Dalverton stacked with books and flies, or a first morning in Patagonia with the sun touching the hills. From there, it eases into talk. Some episodes are interviews, others feel closer to field notes recorded during a day out. That looseness is part of the charm. The format leaves space for real angling detail, from granum hatches and early-season trout to salmon hopes, streamers, dry-fly chances, high sticking, and the practical difference between single-handed and two-handed rods. Gear is treated as something to be handled, tested, and discussed, not simply displayed. The show also has a strong social current. BFFI, Glasgow Angling Centre, the Fox and Hounds, and local club waters become places where anglers meet, swap stories, plan trips, and talk about why fishing still matters to them. Guests bring different angles, including guiding, casting instruction, fisheries work, product testing, and personal fishing history. There is a clear affection for tradition, but the tone is not museum-like. The episodes are alive to changing conditions, new rods, younger anglers, travel, and the everyday work of keeping fishing communities connected. The Fly Culture Podcast is not a rapid-fire tips feed. It is slower and more textured than that. Listeners get advice, but they also get weather, travel, memory, anticipation, and the occasional imperfect day. That makes it especially good for anglers who like the whole shape of the pastime, not just the catch.
Made for: For fly anglers who enjoy rivers, tackle, casting, clubs, shows, and the stories behind a day’s fishing. It especially suits listeners who prefer patient conversation over quick tips.
What sets it apart: The show blends interview craft with on-location fishing detail, so gear talk, water conditions, and community moments arrive in the same natural flow. It feels close to the riverbank and the show floor at once.
Pete Tyjas from Fly Culture Magazine sits down with people whose lives either revolve around or are shaped by fly fishing.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Pete Tyges connects fly-fishing technique and equipment with the shops, events, clubs and working relationships that keep the pastime moving.
The Fly Culture Podcast follows Pete Tyges from show floors to tackle shops and riverbanks, shifting easily between interviews and field recordings.
Pete turns tackle shops and fishing fairs into the next best thing to bumping into everyone yourself.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A roaming open-day listen with useful rod detail and a strong sense of place.
This fishing show works best when the host stays in motion, and here Pete Tyges moves from Devon to Glasgow for the Glasgow Angling Centre open day.
A practical BFFI conversation about fly tying, show prep, and the realities behind the hobby.
The episode does best when it stays close to the work around BFFI: the setup, the pace of January, and how Cooks Hill fly tying fits into the mix.




Trail miles, gear sense, and outdoor memory.

Outdoor talk from the camp table.

Garage talk for the slow trail crowd.
This episode continues a discussion with fishing experts Will Shaw and Mark Surtees, focusing on fly casting techniques, instruction methods, and personal fishing experiences in challenging weather conditions.
The host Pete Hyges shares his excitement about attending a trout and salmon fishing gathering at the Fox and Hounds in Devon, where he plans to connect with fellow anglers and discuss their fishing experiences.
Host Pete Tyges interviews Dan O'Neill about fishing experiences, tips, and stories including fishing with Piers Brosnan.
Pete Tyges sets off early from Devon to Glasgow.
Pete Tyjas hosts a fly fishing podcast, discussing an upcoming event and his day on the river.
Host Pete Tyjas records from Patagonia, describing the anticipation and first morning of a fly fishing adventure with his friend Ray.
Two fly fishing instructors discuss their backgrounds and the instructing process.
The host shares a personal journey to Mexico for bonefish fly fishing, reflecting on loss and the restorative power of nature and friendship.
Host Pete Tyjas interviews Rob Hardy, a writer and tackle reviewer for Trout and Salmon, about his life and passion for fly fishing.
Steve Cooper joins the podcast while the BFFI build is still very much in motion.
This episode features host Pete Tygius and guest Ed Thomson discussing winter grayling fishing on the Nadda river near Salisbury, including a dedication to a fellow angler.
Host Pete Titus interviews Johannes Bulfin about his exceptional trout fishing season in Ireland, focusing on lake fish and migratory patterns.
Host Pete Tyjas goes carp fishing in Italy, sharing his stalking approach and fly selection.
Pete Tyjas travels to Derbyshire to fish with Geoff Hadley and attend a mayfly event, sharing his anticipation and plans for catching a rainbow trout on a dry fly.
Pete Tyjas visits Lake Down Fishery to cover a fundraising event for Fishing for Schools, interviewing Charles Jardine about the day and the sport.
Pete Cockrell recounts his experiences working on a large estate, including maintaining a chapel garden and helping with a nativity play.
Pete Cockwell shares stories about fly fishing, including catching a 20-pound rainbow trout and his writing career.