The Yorkshire Gent - Fieldsports, Whisky, Style & Business

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Ep7: Fly Fish Islay – Trout Fishing on Lochs, Sea Trout, Fly Fishing for Salmon & Life in the Hebrides

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we speak with Glen Pointon and David Wood who run fly fishing trips to the Hebridean island of Islay. If remote and completely wild fishing...

3rd August 2017
Categories Shooting

Perfect Your Gun Mount for More Consistent Shooting

To shoot successfully and consistently, three fundamental building blocks need to be in place. Your gun needs to fit you (look out for an upcoming article about exactly that) You need to determine your...

25th July 2017
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Ep6: NYMMO – Upland Gamekeepers, Shooting Estates, Moorland Management, Countryfile Live

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Tina of NYMMO – the North York Moors Moorland Organisation who’s aim is to promote the positive aspects of shooting estates and moorland management....

13th July 2017
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Ep5: Cooper King Distillery – Craft Distilling, English Whisky, Yorkshire Gin, Travelling in Tazmania

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Chris and Abbie, the founders of Cooper King Distillery. Their story is really inspiring. Both had good, professional jobs but quickly realised that...

22nd June 2017
Categories Shooting

Is Eye Dominance Ruining Your Shooting? Don’t Let It!

Shotgun shooting should be intuitive. See a target, follow it, give it the required lead and pull the trigger. Job done, clay dusted or game bird down and ready to be retrieved. The problem...

2nd June 2017
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Ep4: Sarah Read – Gamekeeping, Land Management, Predator Control, Moorland Conservation

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Sarah Read of the National Gamekeepers Organisation. We find out about some of the responsibilities of a gamekeeper and what the future holds for...

1st June 2017
Categories Style

The YAS Tweed Range Expands

The Great Yorkshire Show is England’s premier agricultural event. Whether you live in Yorkshire or not, the likelihood is that you’ll have heard of it if not attended. The show is organised by Yorkshire...

22nd May 2017
Categories Fishing

Chalk Stream Fly Fishing – An Introduction

Thought of by many as the cream of English angling, chalk stream fly fishing is undeniably very special. With crystal clear water, lush bank side vegetation and rich invertebrate life, chalk streams are beautiful...

18th May 2017
Categories Whisky

Where English Whisky is Headed in the Next 5 Years

English whisky is not a new concept; between 1885-1887 author Alfred Barnard visited four English distilleries whose whisky was predominantly sent to Scotland for use in blends. The last one of these distilleries, Lea...

8th May 2017
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Ep3: Coral Rose, Sporting Artist – Collecting Art, Country Life, Rural Yorkshire

In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to the hugely talented sporting artist Coral Rose. Growing up in Doncaster, Coral knew nothing about the countryside or fieldsports until she met...

1st May 2017