James Gilbraith

Playhappy - Field Notes

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The podcast of James ( Boo ) Gilbraith - Author of the books Terminal Chancer, Hooked on Hope, Anarchy Pie and Playhappy. Field Notes are his lo-fi musings on recent fishing forays, writing, painting and anything else in-between. Expect a dash of humour, fabulous mistakes, daft behaviour and bad ideas, as he fishes his way through life. Warning occasionally there may be some bad language but i do try to keep a lid on it........however sometimes when you embrace both triumph & disaster - the air can turn a blueish hue.

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Author

James Gilbraith

Episodes

The Debrief 04.11.2026 35:19

As the season closes on the Ribble. Boo reflects on his efforts, karma and short comings. You can't always get what you want but if you try sometimes you might .................... terminal chancer is his website

Spoons 07.10.2026 29:01

After slugging it out with home water & getting a pounding - we hit the road to Carlise in hope of a change in fortune. Two days away for under £100 with the slim chance of a fish. I nearly embrace new tech and we all find comfort in Witherspoons.

Field Notes - Wet ! 12.09.2026 33:29

With the river out of the picture due to the heatwave I relive my youth and go tench fishing. When the rain arrives we enjoy the whiskey olympics and company. Fish are caught and lost and patience is tested. AOB - Dan Osmond's book - Peace Trout & understanding plus some music recommendations.

360 - The Match 03.08.2026 23:25

Salmon fishing on the Eden - automatic transmissions - poor trout fishing and fabulous pond fishing - inc Tench Any other business - gigs - Aldous Harding - Flaming Lips / Beta Band - Lancs cricket

Les Dawson 12.06.2026 27:01

Happiness is a wet summer ! However, spate rivers can be like James Joyce - Difficult to read. Im feeling out of synch - Do you ever just feel like it's just never going to click?

Miles and Miles 23.05.2026 19:06

Salmon fever - dictates the week - Eden, Ribble and Lune plus local news

Dead Gunslinger 16.05.2026 26:56

With the river too low to fish for Salmon Boo heads out for over wintered rainbows and then try for Brown Trout on the dry fly. Along the way he encounters Ospreys and a merry brown Hare.

Mortality 13.05.2026 30:33

"How many Aprils do you think we have left" Lamont Cheery thoughts about time while chasing over wintered rainbows

Cherry Blossom - Blockade 13.05.2026 22:58

More failed attempts at spring fishing - small time book news.

Tweed 13.05.2026 46:25

One off my bucket list. I always wanted to fish the tweed - This episode i talk about my three days trying to catch a spring salmon - April 2026 and how i found it.

Filthy Dave 13.05.2026 21:15

Live broadcast direct from the river - spring - chasing salmon on the ribble.

Walking the Deck 13.05.2026 23:32

What started as randon diary notes - Season 2026 - trying to find a springer