Chris Yates - Nash Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 91

This weeks’ podcast guest is quite simply a living legend of carp fishing, a true maverick, original and a man who is so timelessly unique in ever single way. We can’t quite believe that we managed to get him on the podcast but here he is, it’s the one and only Chris Yates.
Chris talks in depth about his upbringing and what has shaped him, his lifestyle and his angling choices of vintage tackle and places off the beaten track. He talks about his love for wildlife and how he “feels” his way through life.
On the infamous Redmire and Chris share his timeless experiences on the famous water including his friendship with Rod Hutchinson, his capture of the then British Record Carp “The Bishop” at 53lb+ and a host of other recollections about his time on there.
Chris talks about his venture into filming including the famous series “A Passion For Angling”, filming for Sticky Baits “Reflections” and his recent work on a KZbin video for Adidas! He also shares his thoughts on his angling moving forward as well as talking about his writing projects that are currently keeping him busy.
This podcast just like the man is both charismatic and enchanting, they certainly broke the mould when they made Chris, sit back and enjoy over two hours in the company of a living carp fishing legend.
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[@anthonyleonard8074]

Never tire of listening to his angling tales or reading his books , true legend

[@foxintheshadows5495]

No-one else could keep me watching for 2 hours and 24 minutes, the man is a legend

[@armzee9326]

One thing for sure!! A passion For Angling Will Never Be Bettered......

[@craigmiller2935]

100%

[@iveywebb44]

What a magnificent beast he is. Not just the greatest ever example of how to fish, but also how to live.

[@kid--presentable]

I agree. He lives an idyllic lifestyle and still managed to rare his kids alone.. great man. My kind of man

[@danielbrownlie9549]

Best podcast yet!

[@arnoziel5507]

A true legend and a beautiful person ! Could listen for hours.

[@krispaterson8828]

I nearly fell over, when I saw you had Chris Yates, never expected that. Amazing interview, needed to be 5hrs 😁

[@nickdoran]

If I didn't have my Dad already, I would love to have had Chris as my Dad. What a wonderful human being. He will live on forever

[@ianspicer1529]

THAT.....was possibly the best podcast I've ever listened to - and I listen to a LOT of podcasts. Completely unexpected, brilliantly and sensitively made, completely absorbing....one of my favourite 2-1/2hrs ever. Thank you.

[@glennTinylionUK]

I remember being about 12 years old and reading his writings for the first time. He became a hero and huge influence on me from then on. Me and most of the rest of you lot too I assume. I wonder if he knows how many of us feel this way about him. He was a huge influence on me and my relationship with nature and of course carp. Thanks for this

[@justinlee2774]

Outstanding. Not long enough I could listen to Chris for hours. A true gent and legend of our time.

[@MarcRWWFC]

We all stand on your shoulders Chris 👍 Fantastic podcast so glad to see Chris still on our screens after all these years

[@darwill7834]

His voice is just fishing to me ! Listening to him and bob and Bernard narrating was just epic, and gives u the same feel you get when your stalking a carp at last knockings, then lights going and you can still see fish all over your bait and that feeling you have in that moment is what watching and listening to Chris has does for me and he will always be a hero in my eyes

[@nickevans8530]

Hassan The is the best podcast so far by a country mile , brilliant interview, with one of my fishing heroes. It's just fantastic to listen to Chris Yates , so much history so interesting and a huge nfluence to today's anglers , a proper fisherman , a gentleman and one of life's truly nice guys. Absolutely loved it

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Hi Nick thank you so much for watching pal and so glad you enjoyed it! I had the easy job pal Chris is an absolute legend!

[@stewarteccles837]

What a true gentleman.... What a time to be a pioneer.....thank you Chris.

[@Rattagun46]

I really enjoy these podcasts, i'm even mentioned in one😅 This is the best one by far, When chris talks he reminds of the old boy we all knew as young anglers starting our journey, the tales they would tell you, infectious tales of monster fish, and encouragent to go out and get em! Chris is THE old school angler, such a chilled out, humble angler and person, could listen to him for hours. 👏👏 Top podcast

[@penhullwolf5070]

Without a doubt the greatest living Angling writer and a national treasure. I never tire of reading his books

[@stalkingformoments7681]

Iam a almost 55 year old Dutchy, but what an impact chris did have on my fishing and private life......And still has nowday's.....Thankx for that Chris, your the only hero that stood the test of time 55 years🙏🎣❤️.

[@daleHarrison93]

I was literally thinking about the exact same thing this morning.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Wow, so fantastic to see Chris Yates on your podcast Hassan. Congratulations. Chris Yates was the first angling name I ever knew when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. He caught carp which were beyond our comprehension at the time. Before the word's, "Carp fishing" or "Carp angler" were even known. It was great to hear Chris talk about the importance of simplicity in his angling and how he feels complexity clouds his mind and stops him from focussing on the most important part of angling which is finding the carp and presenting a bait to them without them knowing it's connected to a line. Wonderful stuff.

[@johncoombs3128]

Brilliant,Could listen to mr Yates for 4 or 5 hours,Best ever podcast,well done all at Nash for making it happen.he also writes for fallons angler which is a brilliant read.

[@danielwalker8989]

I was 15 yrs old when I started Carp fishing!!! I fell in love with it immediately!! Then a year later passion for angling appeared on TV! Then I was then head over heels in love with Carp fishing!!! So Chris Yates set the wheels in motion for me!!!!!! 30 years later I'm still hooked🎣 thank God I found Carp fishing✊

[@martinmullen71]

I never thought I’d see Chris Yates do a podcast, Hassan you’ve done a fantastic job, I enjoy your podcast, but for me this is the best one !!

[@martinlawrence8427]

Brilliant…what a treat…two minutes in and I’m gripped. Chris is a master storyteller, a carp fishing elder and embodies all that is great about fishing!

[@jonathanmayger1323]

Best podcast by far. Little did I know that Burgh Heath pond where I learnt to fish in the mid 70s aged 7 was a place this great man had also wet a line. Nicely interviewed Hassan.

[@mikewaller4141]

Could listen to Chris for years, a real countryman. Thanks for recording and sharing.

[@andyconway5638]

So great to see and listen to this lovely man. We can all learn so much about ourselves from this human being. He makes you contemplate the important things in life. Thank you for your writing and your unique view of the world we live in.

[@ivandenisovich6005]

It is a privilege to spend a bit of time in the company of this man. My whole ethos, outlook and attitide to angling, nature, wildlife and life in general has been so influenced by the writing, the films, the poetry. Thankyou for filling my world with light on ripples, the turn of a fin, sunset over steaming rivers, midnight calm over lapping pools and the beauty of the world.

[@MrDorsetD]

This episode will never be surpassed. ❤

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Thank you very much mate so glad you enjoyed it

[@timstubbs1964]

this was brilliant , its not all about catching fish as he show . spot on

[@1966wasp]

Totally engrossed, a true gentleman. A man who lead me to my carp fishing journey. Thank you.

[@MrBez007]

I haven't been fishing sinse i was about 14, thirty years ago but still dream about it and every year or so watch a passion for angling and the nostalgia it brings back makes the hairs on my neck stand up. The fishing in the north east wasnt great but i found my redmire and the magical mystery that little lake with its boat house will never leave me.

[@kid--presentable]

Have you returned yet

[@carper3434]

What a man absolutely a living legend I could listen to that man for hours. Just a real humble man. They certainly don’t make them like they used to.

[@mattiemclean9882]

Well done on this mate. You played a blinder! You made Chris feel so at ease. A brilliant watch

[@TheBigbeefpower]

Now this man is a legend well done nash for getting chris on .cypography must be gutted for not do this interview

[@mareusappare]

More like good luck Korda 😂

[@araven3888]

such a beautiful man and I wish there was more like him in life. Such a big inspiration 2me as a kid and still till this day . Awesome interview and big thanks Nash for sharing

[@tutts999]

What a truly brilliant podcast. Chris is a wonderful story teller.

[@simonsmith6053]

This man is an absolute legend and will never know how grateful I am to him. He is literally the reason I became an angling writer. Great podcast too!👍

[@amhi-cic]

What an interview, absolute legend. Really engaging, learnt alot more about the man and the myth of Chris Yates. Well done Hassan, best one yet!

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Hi Ben so glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching 👍

[@Caddyfordycation]

Legend in the true sense of the word. I could listen to him for hours.

[@garyguest1885]

This will be good… I remember his old Redmire record that stood for years. Pioneer is the word here 👍🏻

[@carpypete]

What a brilliant podcast. Best yet. Well done Nash, and many thanks to Chris for agreeing to do it.

[@darrensanderson5355]

the man who started me on a 35 year carp fishing journey still on going to this day a pioneer of the pastime we all love today thank you Chris I could listen to your stories all day long ❤

[@neilingle1168]

Loved this! Well done Hassan and Nash for getting this legend on the podcast. Korda are slipping way behind in the podcast stakes!

[@alanmcgrady2513]

A passion for angling is a classic and got so many people interested in fishing. Glad to see you healthy and still got that passion for life.

[@denythenaysayer]

Great Interview.....lovely relationship between interviewer and Mr Yates......many thanks 😀👍

[@darrenbrown4605]

He should be honoured for what he's done for angling 🥇 pity it's not a sport that many people get noticed for their achievements #nighthoodforchrisyates

[@andyenkel6781]

Hassan,Nash,that is the best podcast of all time,the man is a legend.

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Thank you mate, far too kind! To be fair I think a pigeon could have interviewed Chris and he’d still be incredible viewing so I had an easy job!

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Glad you enjoyed it Andy!

[@kierendelia8869]

Thank you Hassan,, thank you chris Yates, that’s just blown my mind. My mrs is always moaning about every video , podcast I watch/listen too, ( she hates fishing ) 😂😂 she actually sat through the entire podcast and said that’s one of the best things I’ve ever watched , that guy is so charming and interesting 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 what a legend

[@agarner990]

What a fantastic podcast,the legend and gentleman a true countryman you could listen to for days,His breadth of knowledge and subjects really define what a one off he really is.

[@blankinbuddies6406]

a great Angler - a great man and a great human ...

[@brettsfishingdiaries]

Chris...Legend.. Passion was an awesome series and was the very thing that got me into fishing aged 25.. I'm 50 now and still remember every word and fish in those films. Who else would stand a scarecrow in a lake for days to "get the fish to trust him" lol... thx for this vid

[@drgjenkins4361]

Finally, fishing discussions that are of interest to me haha. Please please please do as much as you can with him!!! more fishing videos, more tales from the banks, please

[@damianwebber9842]

This ending up being a 5 hours long podcast.. just kept rewinding listening to the great stories taking it all in! Made me feel like i was actually there with him! Fantastic watch 🫡

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Thank you Damian so glad you enjoyed it! What a story teller the man is !

[@chipnroll]

legend was glued to passion for angling in the 90s as a kid Chris doesn't know how much positive impact you had on young anglers thankyou!

[@liamwalters5029]

Iconic pic of him with the redmire fish remember looking at it as a kid and being blown away

[@phve2jh8]

Great video thanks for uploading. I could listen to Chris all day. There is something liberating about him, living life on his own terms and ploughing his own furrow.

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Glad you enjoyed it! Chris' way with words is so captivating!

[@carlacoulstock5613]

anglings finest , how can you not be captivated by how the story unfolds , simplicity but overwhelming.

[@matthobley7248]

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks to all for doing this, I enjoyed it immensely. I've kind of lost my way fishing-wise these days, but listening to Chris just fires my imagination. One day I might find a small overgrown pool similar to those of my youth and cast a line once again.

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Chris is a truly captivating individual, it's hard not to get lost within his passion and excitement. Glad you enjoyed it Matt 👊

[@robgood719]

That made me feel sad hearing you say fishing is gone but the memories are still there keep writing book ✌🏻👍🏻

[@robgood719]

I would of been so chuffed to have pod cast him what a lucky bloke you are that is what dream are made of spending time talking to one of the few fishing gods and a great writer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@calumwoollacott4749]

Awesome hassan what a podcast that's one for the history books that must be Chris's first every fishing related podcast amazing

[@HassanKhan-kq8bk]

Calum thank you for the support and kind words pal! I think the strength of this podcast is purely Chris, I can’t take any credit, he’s a true pioneer!

[@hugosanchez5967]

Passion for Angling greatest fishing programme ever.

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

What a fantastic podcast with true angling royalty.This episode has been saved along with all my other favourite films i have collected over the years on youtube on the saved videos section of my account that has been titled “A Passion For Angling” for the past 8 years. I just love to listen to the tales and stories of the myths and legends surrounding Redmire Pool.What was and what might have been and i also always wonder just how large Harry was from PFA “Monster Myths” episode. Credit to Hassan for this brilliant episode with arguably the most well known and iconic person in fishing history 👏👏👏

[@jimmypyro304]

Wow incredibly captivating stories , he makes everything sound so special , quintessential English angling from times of old . The essence of Angling without a company name even mentioned , or a product Ad . It’s not the era I’ve fished in but there’s something so very real, humble & simple in his approach. He completely captures your imagination & the real reasons we go fishing . Brilliant watch . Wicker creel 👌🏻

[@rogerjames6956]

Proper angler!! live for ever ,The man!!

[@แกรี่ไรอ้น]

A true legend in the carp world.His books captivated me.Thank you for sharing this.

[@johnleyland338]

Absolutely Amazing from start to finish ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuahague9140]

What a guest! Chris is an angling legend

[@sgtnutnut2466]

That was amazing 😁👍🎣🐟

[@judderzm2252]

How infectious listen to Chris talk and so eccentric a really lovely bloke with some fantastic fishing tales someone that's been through and done it all pure magic really enjoyed this one 👌

[@DjDolHaus86]

What a wonderful man Mr Yates is. I've never been a traditionalist but I've always had time to listen to what the man says, he paints such an enticing vision of the world around us.

[@Familyman0838]

I could listen to this great man read a news paper and be equally mesmerised what a old soul and so intune with nature and still exited as a child at his age it's contagious

[@wadiolopez]

Hassan, simply amazing. I could listen to him all day long. What a legend!

[@esppaul644]

Absolutely brilliant

[@MrJimbo9668]

Me and my artic enjoyed that driving threw the Scottish highlands … Very good

[@neilmaston5116]

Brilliant , and well done to you Hassan 👏

[@daleHarrison93]

Brings a tear to ya eye dunnit

[@kid--presentable]

As did usyk no doubt

[@dr.peterrobinson6263]

Great Angler, but also one of the last great countrymen. Thoughtful beyonds words.

[@Outerspace_cgn]

love it! 🙂

[@rogerjames6956]

The Best, nothing else to say!!!

[@danmits9]

What an absolute legend.

[@Ukedc259]

Listening to him, unsurprising that he’s not into fishing much now. His passion has clearly moved on and who can blame him?

[@kid--presentable]

I didn't get that from the interview

[@darrenross5257]

Loved this podcast bro big ❤️

[@Lux-Aeternum1]

Angling royalty. I would love if he could sign my book.

[@MRT.1977]

A true Angling Legend. Chris that is, not Hassan 😆. Great video 👍👍👍

[@robinhooduk8255]

the original hipster fisherman, im betting he carries a 1900s typewriter to the bank just to write notes, when a normal person would carry a pencil and notepad.

[@kid--presentable]

A hipster and Yates don't go in the same sentence

[@burms100]

Had to be here early for this

[@malcolmmacdonald2036]

Fantastic 👍

[@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843]

Simply Beautiful 🙏

[@grahambrittongb]

Beautiful man

[@paulhayes7257]

A passion for angling the best by far

[@wimvanwaardhuizen8225]

A breath of Fresh air…. Epic…..

[@andy5530]

Hassan your so lucky mate. Brilliant podcast👏👍

[@stephenport4768]

Legend enough said

[@trevcornwall8160]

How in the hell did you convince Mr Yates to do this?! Wow.. sad to see him looking so old but on a positive he's the same passionate eccentric Piscator he always was! 😄 Piscator turned twitcher! Blimey 😆😆😆

[@Shepstreets]

Maybe the best to ever do it, the Ali, the Pele, the Senna……

[@danm339]

I'm just glad iv heard it from Chris himself in hes own way.. that's surely rubbed off on Alex lol the apple never falls far but who wouldn't want to either tell their tale.

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

Dude😮

[@daveshaw5293]

Chris ,rod, maddocks, Hilton etc..much better anglers and probably way ahead of their time ,ok we've got better equipment now and technology but could you catch under the conditions and tackle that they did..probably not ....well done nash 👌

[@fishingsammystyle8682]

Magic