Ian Chillcott - From Forces to Fox

Since leaving the army in 2000, Ian Chillcott (or Chilly as he is known to most) has been serving an incredible angling career backed by Fox International. At the start of the new year, we were very fortunate to visit Chilly and his wife Lyndie to talk about his illustrious career within carp fishing. Grab yourself a brew, sit back and delve into the history of one of the most respected carp anglers in the game!
Fox Fishing TV is home to a huge collection of carp fishing videos. With clips and films ranging from, The Challenge with Mark Pitchers and Chilly’s Vlog to all the very latest product videos and Free Carp Fishing DVD’s at Fox Fishing TV we have carp-related content covered. Fox International is one of the world’s biggest carp fishing tackle manufacturers, supplying well over 3000 products to carp anglers who require quality fishing tackle that is up to our exceptionally high standards. Items such as bivvies, bedchairs, rods, reels, luggage, right the way through to end tackle like hooks, hooklinks and swivels. We hope you enjoy our videos and if you do please like, share and comment.
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[@ianhomewood4187]

If there were more people aroung like Chiily the world would be a much better place

[@Senno_101]

Ian Homewood couldn’t agree more sir 👍🏻

[@paulfranciosi647]

Too right well said.

[@tonyappleton2941]

Couldn’t agree more 🤙

[@dubdubdubdub]

Chilly, you’re an absolute legend. I could listen to you for hours.

[@TheTorchydt]

What a thoroughly decent human. Lovely interview.

[@TheFishingBloggers]

There's a small number of anglers that capture the essence of angling. The passion that they pass on to others just through the way they can make you feel with their words... Chilly is one of that small group. Great interview.

[@smiff4748]

I really loved this video. Ian is a down to earth no nonsense bloke and I hope he never changes.

[@ARTY_CARPER]

What a cracking interview, Chilly says just how it is, no bullshit, honest and true that he could ever be, he said his favourite rod is a warrior, well Chilly sir you are a warrior, massive respect chilly, inspirational and loyal, I wish Chilly & his family and everyone at fox the best for the future, just awesome, cheers 🙂

[@paulfranciosi647]

Ex soldier tells it like it is.

[@joeadams8706]

A true inspiration,

[@tonyappleton2941]

Chilly your a absolute legend and the perfect role model for our great carp fishing world . Straight to the point and loyal beyond words 🙏absolute gentleman 🇬🇧👌

[@mwsports]

Love it. One of my favourite men in the world. Well done gents.

[@tjnorton100]

If there are any young people watching just listen to his words, The world needs more chillys. Not a fame chaser but a loyal and respectful person.

[@gerrytaylor1594]

You sir are a total gentleman and a pleasure to watch my hat goes off to you wish there was more like you

[@njo6973]

That was one of the best interviews I've watched. Such a true gent and so very honest and true, which is so rare these days. Hats off to you Mr C. Tight lines👍🏼

[@tariqzeb5774]

Top Man . True gentle man thanks Chilly and team Fox

[@stuartpetre3090]

Had the pleasure of fishing with chilly truly one of life's pleasures

[@davidrensch6815]

I bought my warriors when they first came out and I am still using them to this day, they are the best rods I have ever bought, I have caught numerous carp with them from 5lb all the way up to 50lb

[@russwalker675]

Certainly one you can listen to anytime anywhere. Honest and real. Great interview FOX with one of your best

[@geoffrivett]

As others have said below, what an inspirational man and and great ambassador for carp fishing chilly is, great interview!!

[@patdower2030]

What great integrity and values this man has. Fantastic video!

[@dannyDUBbaker]

What a lovely bloke could sit and listen to him talk for hours and hours. Cracking watch 👍🏽

[@realgraffix]

There are very few people who truly deserve the title of legend, but Mr Chillcott, you are most definitely a real legend. What a fantastic interview.

[@leerose1960]

This has to be the most inspirational interview with Chilly that I’ve watched and I’ve watched them all multiple times.....his ability to be open and honest are values you can’t buy and should be inspirational to all young anglers today......adversity knows no bounds and after all of those battles over the years his passion and drive just gets stronger and stronger....massive respect to you Chilly and keep doing what you because guys like you and Dave Lane and Graham Jenkins are and always will be priceless legends and ambassadors for carp fishing now and always

[@craigdurkin9982]

Awesome piece, very inspirational words as always from chilly, LIVING LEGEND

[@johncharlton5230]

That has to be the best interview I've ever seen. Made me feel very emotional, full of nostalgia, honesty , and a reminder what a beautiful sport we belong to. What a legend Mr Chillcot is.

[@brettkeegan45]

What a great bloke 👍 with a brilliant attitude.

[@Nobody423]

Legend, such a proper gentleman no BS approach and such a great interview.

[@jameshall7779]

what a brilliant interview such a humble person.awesome chilly🎣👍

[@jamesbradder2791]

Always enjoyed your writing, one peace springs to mind 'twas in carp world a fair few years ago , you'd had a take that woke you up and upon picking up the rod and marching forward straight off the end off the platform into the water where you fell to your knees and upon standing up your pants fell to your ankles with the fish going mad on the end of your line , good on ya fella keep on keeping on

[@jasondewen9961]

I could listen to this man all day long. Mubble, genuine nice guy. The mans a legend.

[@glennbeere5820]

Warrior,Gentleman,Inspiration,Legend.

[@rickbailey9909]

put simply what a wonderful piece Mr Chillcott

[@theGR8one]

A pleasure to watch and listen to his passion for fishing. A true down to earth Fisher. Good luck in all you do. Tight lines!

[@raywalpole9390]

Brilliant, sums the big man up to a tee. A true legend

[@cornishcarphunter4360]

Wow outstanding interview and what a legend chilly keep chasing those dreams

[@paulwatson4167]

The best carp fishing video I’ve watched . Top man .

[@BreakingTheBlankCarping]

What an absolute inspiration, a true gent of the sport.

[@timmarshall7903]

One of the very few inspirational characters still in carp fishing.. Chilly, your views resonate so well with us old school carpers. keep it going while you can, sir.

[@andypritchard8504]

A true gent and a true carp fishing legend enough said.

[@gavos7401]

Great Interview.....definitely one of angling's finest!

[@dustymansisimonhall3422]

True legend...true gentleman...amazing human being 😎

[@TheAbhorsen2]

What a wonderful interview with a pretty great guy! I throughly loved it. Just a wonderful genuine person, cheers to Chilly!

[@roberthynes8248]

Great interview Chilly you are an inspiration to me. Tightlines mate.

[@nathanjayralphs6403]

Cracking interview could listen to chilly talk for hours, he only wants the best for everyone 👌

[@wesleybeswick7442]

Chilly the carp worlds dad figure. Such a humble bloke. Never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I imagine he would be exactly the same. And my eyes lit up when I saw the matrix rods. All my pbs have been caught on a set of them bad boys. Home and abroad. :-) mine too are away in the attic.

[@joshshakespeare8076]

Chilly is a very inspirational man and very loyal too the company, he is someone many should look up too. Much respect

[@theace6850]

Chilly what a legend what a guy feel for him stuff hes been through big up mate 💪

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Absolute gentleman...whose integrity shines through...and he's a biker ..two fantastic interests. In life...all the best chilly...👍👍🍻🍻

[@darrenwinstone1366]

Great little piece. Got me reminiscing about my 30 years fishing, while looking up to Chilly my inspiration along the way

[@leebrown5090]

Total respect to ya fella ATB !!

[@grantfarmer9446]

Nothing but respect

[@Pvanderborg]

Nice memories, nice words chilly . goosebumps

[@MrCarpking71]

Great film. Lovely insight to chillys outlook on life in and out of fishing.

[@jayglover74]

Amazing interview and what a loveley bloke

[@markmason13]

Stunning interview.

[@pandaarts1064]

Banging interview mate very inspirational

[@Senno_101]

God love him! Nice to see and hear how much he cares for his wife and puts his angling aside to spend time with her. Also thank you MR chillcot for your army service your a legend

[@121koinickosborne4]

Absolute legend this man so down to earth respect him in every way 👍

[@Retirement_Life]

Brilliant interview

[@DCS9393]

Legend in the game cracking interview bless matey to you and the family

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome guy ...

[@rockypupoxo]

Such a humble bloke , good interview 👍

[@Familyman0838]

Top bloke what a gent and such passion for life your a inspiration chilli

[@owenrees6715]

Such an interesting man. Great interview

[@tutts999]

Excellent as always from Chilly, he's right about fishing before the internet and digital technology boom.

[@markozigart8741]

This is the best video of fox ever recoredet... And anybody who press the dislike button are so stupid becaus they dont like one of the legends of carpfishing to me....

[@MrDorsetD]

Brilliant! 👍👍

[@markbenham4629]

What id give to know what this man knows true legand keep it up chilly

[@xiepicgamer5994]

What a man

[@nyallbrindley5014]

LEGEND

[@Dean2K]

Chilly is the man and you know it, plain and simple.

[@richarddavis9966]

Dave lane's commentary hasnt changed in a few years 👍 and as always, chilly's an inspiration.

[@davidsmith7172]

Legend

[@charlespitt30]

A true carp warrior

[@TommyDeCleenCarpAngler]

Respect Chilly mate, much love xx

[@mrg9291]

One Love!

[@lickinerout12]

1985 I started my life chasing carp along with many names down at layer pits in essex, for the first time in a long time I've now watched someone who thinks and fishes the same as myself, I run a syndicate complex now if you want to fish in peace and quiet and chase some of our special chunks of gold then please please give me a message 🤘 tight lines everyone x

[@TheFishingBloggers]

Think your username describes what most of us seek from fishing. Freedom 👊

[@thewhitbywanderer.4634]

Genuine top man end off👊🎣👌👍

[@heymofo1981]

hereford hmmm sneaky beaky, loved this video

[@grahamwassell2554]

Top man

[@yvonnevornlocher7410]

Top Video

[@jacobyoungoxfordcarpangler3832]

Great interview with a great man,,, I don’t know you chilly but some of your values are the very same thing I’m a big believer in and trying to install in my sons and daughter. Top man would love to walk past you on the bank even just to give you a thumbs

[@chesurechesure]

Brilliant interview. Very similar style to a Rich Stewart interview on cypography video.

[@blondie853]

Cheers chilly.

[@louisrb6106]

Class. Nuff said.

[@christopherwarren6451]

Excellent video from a down to earth and genuine guy. Just a quick question. Do you still use the Fox Warrior Ross?

[@Palepal90]

Chilly, you should really come to Finland. Land of forgotten lakes, beatiful nature, no commercials, carps have no names, nobody has caught them, just lakes which hold wild uncaught carp starting from the 1950s. There are hundreds of lakes, stockings have been made starting from the 1950s and only a handful anglers fishes them. Most of the lakes have never been fished. The ones who know how to catch them, this is a carp paradice, for the quys like you.

[@jiproijackers7595]

Larger than life persona.

[@paulfranciosi647]

My brother has a set of matrix rods with green flecks on the blanks lovely rod's.

[@stephen88hox]

get well soon unc

[@lutherlee3779]

I always wanted some matrix rods, they looked the dogs 👍🏻

[@robinskinner6261]

All long may the fire burn and to drink tea in chilly s man cave you are blessed. I for one salute you 👍

[@carp491]

WOW

[@TERRYWEEDON]

God bless Chilli

[@SPS_survivor]

Whoever’s put a thumbs down 👎🏼 shame on you

[@paulsayers6876]

Legend -Say no more

[@JJHawkz]

Does anyone happen to know where he gets his MRE's from?

[@leenobbscarpingadventures2158]

♥️

[@andrewtate8303]

Harley Davison in your house 🤣classic .

[@jaylepp]

Chilli , which battalion of the paras was you in ?

[@bobdillon2642]

I got my fox warriors when they first came out and I was a teenager with no money, there is not a £300 rod that has close to as good playing action and those £50 beauty's

[@jhardy1971]

If Carlsberg did socials he’d be first on the list! 👊👊👊👍👍👍

[@alexfox9933]

I thought he always looked like an army person 😂