Ian Heaps Life in Angling

[@ridgebackdk]

think those of us of a certain age have a lot to thank ian for ..we all watched and learned from those vhs tapes and books lol... one of a handfull to be on tv ... always positive and explained very well ,not only what he was doing but why..... gentleman and fishing legend ..

[@DBCooper2]

Brilliant - took me back years. What a brilliant ambassador for the sport Ian is 👍

[@davidlittle6600]

This guy was ahead of his time. Brilliant angler

[@paulfranciosi8155]

70s I grew up with reading in the mags with Ian in them . Brilliant angler.

[@johnbowden5829]

Pike fisherman me but went to see him talk at the pennine lounge oldham 30 years ago, the guy is a entertainer and a master at what he doe, had the honour of sitting with him and having a pint after the talk amazing guy

[@alanhoughton9961]

Went to one of Ians roadshows when I was a young lad, always remember it, and my dad bought me a 8metre silstar pole

[@TheMarginCreeper]

A legend... Growing up as a kid a face I always remember in the angling press. After watching this, I could sit and listen to his stories all day long.

[@anthonyleonard8074]

Remember watching Ian fishing at poynton pool when I was a kid , he came over and helped me set up my float properly and sat and gave me a few tips , it’s stayed with me all my fishing life . Thanks Ian true gent

[@cc-ic7rj]

I spent a weeks fishing with Ian we had a cracking time and I learnt so much from him

[@standingonpins]

Was fortunate enough to do a tutorial day in the mid 90s with Ian in North York's. I learned more in 1 day than I had in years, an absolute gent and a fantastic teacher and angler. I could listen to him talk for hours.

[@curt3494]

Brilliant interview!!! I can remember watching Ian's videos a good 17 years ago as a kid, new to fishing. Absolute legend!!

[@kevhood2509]

Ian Heaps is my all time hero. I remember going to one of his roadshows at Hetton Comrades club. I won a catapult and I was over the moon to shake hands with a great man.

[@paulfranciosi8155]

Not in the northeast by any chance.

[@metalheadz07]

was fishing at ian's fishery around a month ago which was fantastic also being a fairly newbie to fishing ian was really so helpful what a top man

[@stewartwilson1]

There is nobody ive met in fishing thats helped me more than ian, he is a legend , and one of the nicest anglers ive ever spoke to !!

[@Sesaon3]

Met him yesterday and told Ian I was starting out a gain after a 40 year break and Stewart you have described him perfectly. Looking forward to fishing his lakes and lucky that they are only 11 miles away!

[@graemeaitken1018]

One of my angling heroes when I was wee. Ivan being the other. By coincidence I believe Ian's missus grew up along the road from me.

[@daveken1945]

You can't beat these old boys , to know you've just won the world championship must be one of the best feelings a match man could experience... I can remember the pictures of Dave Thomas fishing at a world champs and the crowd watching him was like a football crowd on the opposite bank ,. The nerves must of been jangling for our boys back then with crowds like that.

[@krzysztofwyrwisz5622]

Pamiętam w 1975 na kanale w Bydgoszczy ,był to zawodnik poza zasięgiem dla całej stawki, w tych Mistrzostwach Świata.

[@1669Python]

The roadshows were great. We loved the one he did in Warrington when we were kids. A long time ago now. Good old Heapsy !!

[@cookinandcarpin]

Don't forget his connections with Silstar...Remember them!! Top bloke a great ambassador for the sport.

[@scolemans]

I saw this top class angler on a local venue of mine. The guy could put maggots around a waggler at distance and i mean around a waggler. The bites the guy was getting was of the slightest dip on the float you could not see yourself but he could unbelievable . I remember as a kid seeing him on telly fish with poles when they first came onto the circuit.. Top top angler i wish you well mr heaps.

[@discuss2130]

A real gentleman & excellent fisherman. Did a couple of his courses many years ago. Wishing him all the best for the future. Hope to visit Holgan Farm one day.

[@superfinster]

Aweseome interview and a lovely bloke !

[@orsonkaart1853]

One of the best!

[@oggybwfc1]

Great that,very enjoyable well done.

[@davejohnstone4912]

Used to go to his summer school when it was in Northamptonshire. Parents used to drop me off then go abroad! Sky sports followed us one year and we all featured on the tight lines programme. Great bloke

[@steveelmes1]

Brilliant!

[@pauledmondson7071]

I saw Ian , late 70s road show at Lancil sports and social club in Lancaster. Someone asked him the question what method would you use on our own water the river lune. He said to be frank I wouldnt fish it, its to hard to find the fish. He was so right, there were huge roach and bream in the river then, but finding them was another matter!

[@FishingMadDad]

What a guy

[@jackthomas4217]

inspired proper angler legend

[@davidworsfold6589]

What a legend...Great angler

[@Apseyboy]

knew Ian and his dad Jim who was red hot on the bread on the Weaver,remember Wilma mate,she could fish a bit. Tony Knights now living in Thiland,

[@SWINDLA87]

Canal in Marple , must be the Macclesfield Canal . I live right on it's doorstep great fishing there when I was a kid but the Barges put me off these days , there's too many of them .

[@richardtuson605]

I fished there as a kid in late 70's early 80's caught a few small ones. It's the Peak Forest Canal.

[@SWINDLA87]

@@richardtuson605 I didn't know it was called that, thanks

[@mickbrooks8114]

Genuine top fella

[@amigacherished5002]

nice bloke top angler

[@jonathonturton9334]

Till next time ....tight lines 😃

[@truckerfromreno]

A great guy - legend. RIP Ian.

[@MrSaucyBeans]

Dude i live like 6 miles away from him. He's not dead.

[@jonathonturton9334]

Till next time ....tight lines 😃