John Wilson Go Fishing series

djshauny1 · 22 Jul 2012 at 01:05

I dont know if any of you remember but there was a series called go fishing which was hosted by john wilson

It was aired on anglia television

Does anyone know if there is a dvd box set of the complete series that i can purchase anywhere?

Ive done a bit of rersearch but cant find anything

Any help would be great

Thanks in advance

Rameses · 22 Jul 2012 at 01:38

I used to love watching that, brother-in-law is a big fisherman, he always had it on when I was round, watched many episodes.

some info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wilson_(angler)#Television_series_and_available_DVDs

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr...fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1342917421&rnid=383379011

robfosters · 22 Jul 2012 at 02:04

If you love those old relaxing fishing programs. Those a million miles away from the rabid sensationalism of Robson Green and the like, then you really should treat yourself to this. http://www.passionforangling.info/order.html

Another marvellous program. So relaxing and nice to watch. Its odd in the fact that you actually send your payment to the fellow who made the show.

opstrat · 22 Jul 2012 at 08:24

i rememebr when john would kiss the fish before putting them back.

no idea what that was all about.

djshauny1 · 23 Jul 2012 at 00:04

thanks guys

anyone else know where i can get the complete series from?

PapaLazaru · 23 Jul 2012 at 11:08

Used to watch this all the time.

Remember the episode where he dropped a pike on his rod and it snapped? He nearly swore but held it back. So funny.

The Running Man · 23 Jul 2012 at 11:26

if your about spending money id say buy 'Passion for angling' instead i think its a better programme.

p1RATE · 23 Jul 2012 at 11:32

i use to watch this a few years ago when i got in from work at about 5-6am, im trying to remember what channel it was on, i think it was one of the discovery channels.

J.T · 15 Aug 2012 at 09:21

Another vote for A Passion for Angling here, a fantastic series!

Andy__C · 15 Aug 2012 at 14:18

J.T said:
Another vote for A Passion for Angling here, a fantastic series!

+1... Fantastic. One of the things that got me into fishing.

Especially the Redmire and Monster Myth episodes.

J.T · 15 Aug 2012 at 14:23

I was lucky enough to fish Redmire for a week this July and it has not lost any of its magic since APFA was filmed.

I only caught one fish all week (my own fault really as I was using traditional tackle and tactics, no fishing at night and so on not that I am using that as an excuse mind! LOL) and while it wasn’t the biggest fish ever (16lbs 9) it was the most special!

Redmire common, 16lbs 9 by Psycho_Hamster, on Flickr

Think the smile on my face says it all!

Here she is going back.

SAM_0076 by Psycho_Hamster, on Flickr

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 21:40

I used to run home to watch a passion for angling every day for months even though most days it was repeats on vhs lol oh boy the days.

Andy__C · 16 Aug 2012 at 14:26

J.T said:
I was lucky enough to fish Redmire for a week this July and it has not lost any of its magic since APFA was filmed.

I've just had a nose through your gallery - that looked amazing. I'd love to have a week at Redmire, what a fantastic experience!

Never mind about the size, any capture from there is special - however on vintage tackle as well is superb... a great way to fish the pond.

I really am envious!

Rangler · 28 Aug 2012 at 04:23

Have a look for "catching the impossible" the passion these two guys display is inspiring.

Going for a look round a new syndicate this Thursday all being weel will be my new venue for the next 12 months.

Jono · 30 Aug 2012 at 13:07

I used to love that john wilson series. The way he always chortled like a madman whilst landing the fish. Especially if it was a big one (ooh er missus). I think it was one of the episodes with the Nile perch or a Lemon shark he caught where he was most mental.

A passion for angling WAS a lot better though. Chris Yates & Bob James at Redmire pond vs monster carp was my favourite episode. In fact I think I'll order it, even though I can't stand fishing, myself.

J.T · 4 Sep 2012 at 14:23

Andy__C said:
I've just had a nose through your gallery - that looked amazing. I'd love to have a week at Redmire, what a fantastic experience!

Never mind about the size, any capture from there is special - however on vintage tackle as well is superb... a great way to fish the pond.

I really am envious!

It really was a special time, I hope I can return one day and maybe catch another carp or two.

Diesel · 6 Sep 2012 at 10:24

Used to watch Go Fishing with my Dad when I was a kid.

Dad was a fairly prolific match angler, but he has now moved on to Carp fishing. I haven't picked up a rod for 15 years!

djshauny1 · 6 Sep 2012 at 20:25

So no ideas where i could get the complete series chaps?

~>Dg<~ · 7 Sep 2012 at 00:13

sure some online retailer may have it

avid angler myself haven't been for a few years but had some decent fish from numerous places.

love to go to redmire how much ass did you have to kiss to get on there

or was it a friend of a friend sorta thing

i used to fish a carp pong near me which is pretty over grown great seeing them in summer not over fished some very big fish in there now well over 40 s probably 50s

BeanBandit · 7 Sep 2012 at 20:55

~>Dg<~ said:
love to go to redmire how much ass did you have to kiss to get on there or was it a friend of a friend sorta thing

no ass kissing needed. £120 for a weekend, £290 for a week in summer. If you can get a booking. Had a friend who spent a week fishing there in the mid 90's. He managed to land raspberry, very very old fish. About 70 years old when it died. He best fishing moment.