The Fishing Gurus Podcast

On the latest Guru Podcast, we are joined by the one and only Andy Kinder! Andy Kinder joins us for an unforgettable conversation, reflecting on a remarkable career spanning England honours, the legendary Barnsley Blacks, commercial fishing, and the moments that shaped his life in the sport. He also opens up about the personal challenges his family has faced, sharing an honest and inspiring perspe...

Hungarian match-fishing legend Tamas Walter joins the podcast to discuss an incredible career that includes two individual World Championship gold medals and a European gold medal on the international stage. Tamas reflects on his most famous victories, the experience of competing at the highest level, and the moments that defined his journey in match fishing. The episode also explores his huge suc...

This is it — Episode 21, the final instalment of The Weigh-In Winter Series with Adam Rooney, Steve Ringer and Matt Godfrey. Before we take a short spring break, the guys tackle your TOUGHEST questions — the ones no one else would answer — covering everything from other brands to angling mistakes and plenty more. Thanks for being part of the journey this season — we've loved every minute. Enjoy th...

Episode 20 of The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey and Steve Ringer joined by special guest Tyler Bird, fresh off an incredible weekend after winning the Angling Trust Silver Fish Final. Tyler talks the lads through how his final unfolded, the tactics that secured the title, and how he followed it up by winning the Hallcroft Team of Four Match too! The trio also dives into your listener questions, inclu...

Episode 19 of Guru Podcast – The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney joined by Andy Bennett to dive into his exciting new venture, the Premier League of Fishing – a fresh, competitive match fishing league where anglers battle it out for promotion and fight to avoid relegation across multiple divisions. The lads get into the format, the vision behind the concept, and what it co...

In this episode, England international feeder angler Mick Vials joins the podcast to share stories from a lifetime in competitive match fishing, from his early matches through to representing England on the world stage. With numerous international medals, including gold, Mick reflects on the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his career. We also explore his journey beyond compet...

On Episode 18 of The Guru Podcast: The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney are joined by Dave Harrell to discuss one of the biggest talking points in angling — the river closed season. The team explains why they believe the rule should be abolished and exactly what anglers can do to help make change happen. The conversation also turns to exciting upcoming tackle innovations, inclu...

Episode 17 of Guru's The Weigh-In sees Adam Rooney, Matt Godfrey, and Steve Ringer breaking down Capital Catch Competition's huge £60,000 Ultimate Fishing Championship — have you got what it takes to win it? The trio also dive into your questions, with Steve sharing insight into how he navigates HMRC, alongside plenty of practical advice, behind-the-scenes chat and honest opinions, banta and laugh...

In the latest episode of The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive deep into a pressing issue affecting the sport: Cormorants! They discuss the issues and potentially a sport-saving solution! There's plenty of classic Weigh-In banter too, as they answer your questions along with some thought-provoking, honest and entertaining chat. This episode has a bit of everything. Cormora...

Fish'O'Mania is the biggest match in UK fishing — but is it getting things wrong? In Episode 15 of The Guru Podcast: The Weigh In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney give their honest opinions on the problems surrounding Fish'O'Mania and whether the format still works for modern match fishing. The lads also answer your questions, including a big discussion around net dips and other hot top...

Episode 14 of The Weigh In is here, and Steve Ringer, Adam Rooney, and Matt Godfrey are back with another deep dive into the things that really mess with your fishing. This week, the trio tackle skylining and bankside disturbance, and just how much damage it can do to your fishing As always, expect plenty of banta, strong opinions, and a few laughs along the way. Plus, Rooney drops a sneaky previe...

Episode 13 of The Weigh In sees Adam Rooney and Matt Godfrey joined by special guest Frankie Gianoncelli to celebrate his first official England call-up 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. The lads debate which other anglers deserve an England shirt and invite you to have your say on who makes your BEST England Fishing Team. The conversation also dives into some of their most unlucky moments on the bank, alongside answer...

In Episode 12 of The Weigh In, Steve Ringer, Matt Godfrey and Adam Rooney take on one of the most talked-about subjects in match fishing: the rules. With rules often sparking debate on the show, the trio decide to finally put it to rest by creating their own set of 10 OFFICIAL UK match fishing rules. What follows is a lively mix of disagreements, debates and deep discussion as they break down how...

Kim Milsom breaks his silence in this exclusive interview. One of the world's most respected anglers reveals the truth behind his decision to leave fishing 25 years ago, sharing a story never told publicly until now. For the first time, Kim opens up about the moment he walked away and the events that led to one of fishing's biggest unanswered questions.   In this Fishing Gurus Podcast exclusive, K...

Episode 11 of The Weigh In is here, and Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney are kicking off 2026 in style. The show is back with a forward-looking discussion on AI and technology in fishing—and whether cutting-edge tech can really win fishing matches in the future. The trio also teased an exciting announcement coming to Guru in 2026, setting the tone for a big year ahead. To balance out th...

🎄🎣 Welcome to a very special Guru Podcast Live! Recorded live at Barston Lakes in front of 100 amazing guests, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, Adam Rooney, and Andy Bennett get together for a festive show packed with laughs, insight, and plenty of Christmas spirit. In this episode, we dive deep into all things 2025 in match fishing, share some festive stories, give away Christmas prizes, and answer...

Episode 10 of The Weigh In Podcast is a Christmas Special 🎄 with Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney—plus a very special visit from Santa himself… a.k.a. Lee Kerry! Lee joins the lads for a brilliant festive episode full of laughs, chat and Christmas chaos. The guys answer your questions on match organisers making money and World Championships coming to England, and they exchange surprise...

Episode 9 of The Weigh-In sees regular hosts Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney joined by special guest Frankie Gianoncelli for a lively deep-dive into some of match fishing's hottest debates. The team tackle the thorny topic of prize money and pool prices—are they too high, too low, or should we be paying more to win more? They also unpack the growing concerns about bloodworm, exploring w...

In this episode of The Weigh-In, Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer, and Adam Rooney dive deep into one of match fishing's most heated topics — have sponsored anglers gone too far? The lads open up about the realities behind sponsorship culture, from intense product and bait testing to navigating brand politics. They break down exactly what it takes to perform at the very highest level while carrying the...

Episode 7 of Guru Podcast The Weigh In with Matt Godfrey, Adam Rooney and Steve Ringer gets straight into the headache of no-shows and how they mess with matches, organisers and anglers alike. The lads chat about why it keeps happening and what kind of consequences might help keep things fair. They also get stuck into the ongoing cormorant issues and how they're affecting fisheries across the coun...

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 actuall...

🎣 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 t...

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...

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...

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 que...