A Passion for Angling

Published on Oct 25. 2016 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 8 years ago

British Chris Yates and Bob James go on some lovely fishing trips. These shows are old, but really well made by people who know fishing. Full of ambiance.

Publishing year

1993

Publisher

BBC

Type of fishing

Mixed, predominantly baitfishing

Country/language

Britain/English

Availability

Available on DVD and online.

Web site

A Passion for Angling web site

Episodes

Childhood Dreams

A journey of rediscovery. Chris and Bob prove the secret of success is not how to catch, but how to enjoy.

Redmire Legends

Record-breaking carp fisher Chris Yates returns to the scene of his triumph to find that carp fishing demands unlikely and amusing techniques if success is to be enjoyed.

In Search of Salmon

On a lighthearted journey through Scotland, Bob and Chris find that there's more to angling than catching fish.

Autumn Glory

Venturing out to the famous Hampshire Avon we discover that the wonderful autumn fishing described in the angling literature still exists in glorious profusion.

Midwinter Madness

The true angler's favourite season. Venturing out on a cold winter's day Chris and Bob find that the legend of the River Kennet is not one fish, but two.

Monster Myths

Inspired by the stories of a record carp that swims in an ancient estate lake, Bob and Chris set out on their ultimate challenge; to capture the monster of the myth.

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