Des Taylor's Life in Angling

If you penetrate the brusque Black Country exterior you'll discover a very different Des Taylor from the 'big man with the big opinions' tag that's dogged him for decades.
True, even at 61 the big-fish man from Worcestershire is more passionate than ever about his sport but, he claims, he has never deliberately courted controversy. In our latest Life in Angling interview, he reveals his softer side...
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[@MrChivers123]

The wig has a definite future as a TV presenter. ‘The Big Wig with the Big Pin-ons’.

[@johnwelander]

Fantastic to hear another of my heroes from years ago talking. For a long time I have read his articles and to put the actual man to the stories is great. Another one of the great men of the times.

[@garethjamesplunkett]

Great man, great attitude. Shite syrup. Keep going, live long DT.

[@Deej-85]

What a great bloke, used to watch and learn off his early carp videos filmed at cuttle Mill.. Back when Fairbrass and Ali were not even on the map... Todays carp celebs are just reps to sell tackle.. Des used to give you useful content and tips / tricks.. True country man that id love to have a beer with

[@seven9399]

Great Fisherman absolute legend

[@brixtonbilly]

A syrup like that is as rare as a 40lb pike.

[@templarpg]

First met you in Nige Williams tackle shop back in the early 90s. both of you were very helpful and and a good laugh.keep up the good work and give my regards to Nigey bear.

[@palmanova5339]

Was nice listening to someone from the Blackcountry....born and breed my self here......fishing all my life too.....started with my Grandad taking me down Gothesly Lock,Stewpony,and the Fenns Pools.....he gave me what your talking about...that JUST BEING there was what its about.....doing a bit of everything now...and yes feel VERY strongley about litter spoiling the banks......KEEP IT UP BIG MAN...

[@upthesaints7201]

Let the grey shine through, Des - get that cat off your head! 😆🤣🤣🤣

[@remyconner1260]

a trick : you can watch movies at kaldrostream. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@lawrenceridge3907]

@Remy Conner Yea, been using kaldrostream for months myself :D

[@briardonovan7409]

@Remy Conner yup, I've been watching on kaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@grahamthompson3318]

🤣🤣🤣 thought it was only me who saw the Irish on his head

[@nobbyclarke6051]

That is a very poor syrup , ya look a complete 🤡

[@coops9871]

Toupee or not toupee.....thats the real question

[@MrBez007]

My god that wig is amazing

[@mrfox267]

great interveiw , des knows whats inportant in life and has real values .well done top man .

[@bluesimon13ify]

Great interview, I fished with you at Poole Hall fisheries about 25 years ago, it was great, I'm fishing the ogmore River these days which is fun, salmon, sea trout, brown trout & grayling, take care & have a goodun simon

[@unkiejohnnyskeyboardacadem3470]

Great wig!

[@matmc71]

How can he look in the mirror and think "yup, that looks great!"?

[@simon5626]

Say what ya want Des, F what people think!!

[@thecasualfront7432]

Thoroughly nice bloke

[@Jessebella1]

Its so true about people forgetting or not caring about nature now days, even im the same now when I carp fish, I dont pay half as much attention to nature around me as I did years ago when I fished rivers and roach and so on, i loved seeing snakes, birds, wildlife of any kind and took much more in. Now days its about tackle, bites, fish and how to get them and most of its spent inside a bivvy watching the rods. Makes me think really.

[@portcullis5622]

It's never too late to change. I developed my lifelong love of natural history from fishing and being beside rivers. I often wonder how carp anglers can spend days and nights by the water and not be interested in, or curious about, the trees, flowers, birds and insects. The wildlife and the habitats are as important to me as the fish. That is why I only fish scenic stretches of river and beautiful old lakes and ponds. I would rather struggle to catch one decent fish in such surroundings than catch lots of easy fish from a new, ugly water.

[@jaybay5939]

ive watched thousands off fishing videos and des taylor is who i would copy to a tee

[@particlepete1]

Top bloke, been a fan since first Cuttle Mill videos straight talking no bull top vid nice one des.

[@andyd3068]

Top bloke, straight talking.

[@danielellis5516]

Great interview, could of shed a tear!

[@wombournevillan7603]

des uses a local tackle shop by me really nice bloke i didnt recognise him the first time i saw him.

[@portcullis5622]

Maybe he was bald back then?

[@daviddave7569]

Are you wearing that hair for a bet

[@eleveneleven572]

😂 You beat me to it.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

He knows how to wear a syrup 🤣

[@babylonsburning1]

What a wild wig! Go Des Go.

[@smallweights]

des is a legend! true man of the sport of fishing for all species & a damn good fisherman, buy that man a pint anytime

[@eleveneleven572]

I've a cousin in Bromsgrove who supplies and fits wigs that are impossible to tell....I should pass on her address. I did have to do a double take when he mentioned hair rig....

[@retrobob3802]

Des is fantastic - love his comments particularly on being at one with nature as a fisherman. Definitely one aspect I love about fishing.

[@paularcher6423]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed!

[@Chazie_]

ImAgine going fly fishing with des and accidentally hooking that syrup 🤣😂

[@pauledmonds3249]

Des is, and always has been a hero of mine. Straight talking, honest, tough, gentle, funny, talented and passionate about our beloved sport. He can run rings round the fashionable carp boys, the celebrities, the know it all tackle tarts. He's the all rounder we respect and love. Good on you Des.

[@davetaylor8858]

Weather it's fishing, bowling, darts or any other sport there are always those who're willing to speak up about what they feel is wrong in their sport and there are always numpties who speak against them for some reason. Give me a passionate, outspoken, advocate anytime and they'll get my support.

[@douglasmurray4085]

Realy nice guy . Went to norway few years back with him and others , Had a great time , Even thoug the fishing could have been better :-)

[@lolgrant]

Malcolm Bannister? Think you'll find it was Roger.

[@codhunter.6818]

Did you get ya syrup off delboy?

[@portcullis5622]

Is Malcolm Bannister the much slower brother of Roger? Maybe Malcolm ran the first 4 hour mile.

[@HereIsScott]

Another excellent vid! Could I suggest Terry Hearn or (dare I say it) Danny Fairbrass as future vid?

[@MrMessiah44]

Wig?

[@younowhythatis6381]

What's that on his head?how does he go out in a strong wind?

[@KeefsCattys]

Dont always agree with everything he says, but hes a great angler and seems like a smashin' kinda bloke.

[@Wellard391]

balls to em des u say what u want fella pity they dont all have your approach hope u get that grande

[@jaybay5939]

more as a plumberbor pipe fitter?? is des taking the mikey? ive got 3 des taylor pike rods lol

[@crabbtrixexp]

it's good when anglers, from a generation gone by can really impart some wisdom into the sport to inspire younger anglers, and usually teach them a thing or two. Sadly for me, Des isn't this kind of character, he's just a reminder of all those things from the 70's, that i'd rather forget, and a bit of sanctimonious know it all.

[@TheWelshCarping]

Legend !!!

[@apassionforcarping5275]

Zak dingle

[@dylanscally]

Join his group page on facebook, its his real hair, the mans a stud.

[@234cheech]

a fucking angling legend to me anyway

[@MrSingha2]

Des your a star. Some off the points of the star might be starting to sag lol but an honest,and straight talking star non the less.

[@davidmcque627]

Is that a very very bad Syrup or a Turban?

[@jaybay5939]

nigel williams what happened??

[@deathfromabove592]

+Jay Bay Illegal live baiting and no rod licence.

[@martinward5364]

That wig bothers me more

[@hounddogjonny]

Lovely fishing presenter. Put the wig away though.

[@kitclark6660]

i dont like otters. they have eaten a 30+ pike resently out of my local. canal what the heck?

[@jaybay5939]

they do awfull creatures need shooting

[@hedgehog3900]

How dare it do that! Survive in a watery environment like it has done for thousands of years before man ever thought of making a rod to catch fish with.

[@geraldswain3259]

Sought of guy I would like to sit and have a pint (or a gallon) of fine of fine ale,and chew the fat over fields ports and country ways as you do in like minded company!!!!!.

[@JammyGit]

I remember Des when he used to own the tackle shop in my hometown of Brownhills in the midlands, back in the mid 1980s. He hasn't changed a great deal, apart from that terrible syrup he seems to have acquired, and makes him look more like Karen than Des 👍😏

[@AmyWinehouse9and14.]

Wiggy.

[@dylanscally]

It's his real hair, lol, they interviewed him smack bang in the middle of barbel season. Ain't got no time for barbers".

[@markhalsey7890]

A talking rug. Who can take that seriously.

[@JBjb1]

Wiiiiiiiiigggggggggg

[@themightypig3209]

is he wearing a wig

[@jaybay5939]

loool

[@portcullis5622]

Got to be. Surely!

[@allmac7504]

What makes you think that..says me five years later

[@RSR423]

Good old Des, "Ive always thought about being one with nature"......Unless we talk about otters, cormorants, mink, ospreys etc etc.....hypocrite.

[@hedgehog3900]

Agreed.

[@flyfishingsussex]

Lose the syrup. I cant concentrate on whatever you are droning on about

[@lolgrant]

Malcolm Bannister? Think you'll find it was Roger.

[@billytennant913]

Great guy. I learned a lot from this man. Back in the day i had a VHS tape of him pike fishing. Keep your opinions coming big fella, a lot of us agree with you.

[@TheMarginCreeper]

Hey Des, I'll have an helicopter too! Great interview.

[@andyd3068]

How true is this comment potentially becoming now.

[@christopherroberts5011]

Wig

[@jaybay5939]

malcolm bannister?? you mean rodger bannister? lool i knew he was barry hearns mate lol

[@aliday8610]

You’re my hero des xx