Peaks Fly Fishing Podcast

About Peaks Fly Fishing Podcast

Often recorded in the river, the Peaks Fly Fishing podcast is mainly geared around fishing trips in and around the Derbyshire Peak District & South Yorkshire. Sit back and listen to the river trickling past and discover the waters where Isaak Walton fished and the fish that live in them. Take in the magic of those hidden urban streams and the gems that can be caught. Recorded by fly fishing author, film maker and pro-coach David Johnson on his local rivers and sometimes further afield too. I fall in so you don't have to.

Publisher

David Johnson

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2017

Latest episode

27 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Fly Fishing Podcast - A Mayfly Challenge

   The mayfly season should be at its absolute peak... but the river has other ideas. With difficult conditions, inconsistent hatches and trout refusing to play by the rules, most anglers would tie on a nymph and get on with catching fish. Not this time. In this completely unscripted challenge, David commits to fishing a dry mayfly from start to finish, refusing to switch tactics no matter how tough the conditions become. Will confidence and perseverance be rewarded, or will the river prove that sometimes you simply have to adapt?

2. 

   1 May 2026

   Fly Fishing Podcast - Searching For The First Trout

   After a long winter off, David's back on the river. The sun's out, but the water's still cold and the fish aren't giving much away. In this episode, he's out searching for his first trout of the season. Covering water, keeping it simple, and making the most of being back out there. No fuss. Just early season fishing, cold water, and the chance of a wild trout.

3. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Fly Fishing Podcast - Last Of The Trout Season

   In this episode David ventures back on to the river as the trout season draws to a close. After a recent big lift of water, conditions looked prime. Torn between taking the dry outfit or the nymphing gear, he opts for the Euro nymphing setup – but will it pay off? David shares how he approached the freshened flows, reading the water, and why staying in touch with the flies is the key to feeling those subtle end-of-season takes from trout and grayling.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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