Ian "Chilly" Chillcott - Nash Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 69

This week the podcast welcomes a truly inspirational man and iconic carp angler in the shape of the lovable character that is Ina “Chilly” Chillcott.
WARNING! This podcast is a real emotional roller-coaster so be prepared for tears as well as plenty of laughter and epic story telling!
Chilly takes us all the way back to his paratrooper days sharing funny stories and describing how he even from frankly scary young aged always wanted to jump from the sky. His para days took him all over the world into various hostile environments and in contact with some pretty menacing characters but throughout it all his love for fishing and carp angling in particular blossomed.
Moving onto his incredible “early days” carp angling exploits on the likes of Horton, Yateley Car Park Lake, Wraysbury and Farriers to name but a few, which include the captures of infamous carp such as “Jack The Net Ripper”, “The Dustbin” and a host of epic big commons. Chilly shares his experiences in terms of his angling and how his friendships blossomed with fellow anglers such as Dave Lane etc. His success in his angling also led him to contribute to written angling media a lot as well as him being involved working in the industry with Fox International. Chilly talks openly about how his angling progressed overtime and how his involvement within the trade change up until one faithful day where his life changed.
The life changing event was the discovery of a life threatening brain tumour. He describes in a raw unedited way how he came to undergo and pull through a very intense surgery and how his recovery has changed him as a person as well as his angling. It’s a truly inspirational and confronting tale of how incredible the human mind came be but also how fragile life is. Throughout it all Chilly has always had angling to “Light His Fire” and this fire is burning away brighter than ever as he continues to chase his carp fishing dreams.
Chilly rounds of his podcast by thanking significant people who have helped him recover as well as talking about his prognosis for his future and what that looks like with a very surprising but exciting development.
There’s one thing for sure you cannot fail but to truly admire the man, despite everything he has battled and continues to fight his drive, determination and shear stubbornness combined with his love for carp fishing means that he is still out there catching incredible carp and will continue to do so for as long as he can!
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[@darwill7834]

That absolutely made my weekend seeing chilly looking so well . Used to live a few door up from the big man and he gave my son his first carp rod . Proper gentleman and just a lovely fella and a superb angler who would help anybody .

[@markbrislen8114]

The Best one yet a True Gentleman ,a no bullshit response from the King of Carp Fishing!

[@davidwilmot1099]

That was the best three and a halve hours I've had way from my carp fishing in ten years and like Ian I'm an old carp dinosaur 🦕 as well. Very much enjoyed.🐟🎣👍

[@OliverQueen1974]

Absolute legend of a man. Been through things most would never even dream of & still has a smile on his face. I have so much time for the man it is unbelievable. Looking forward to Chilly's KZbin channel.

[@markoleary2000]

Amazing interview, bring back the 'banned'! Inspirational man indeed! Respect is due. Much love to chilly& Lynne.

[@lewish6044]

You guys really are smashing out some quality podcasts, great to hear Kev Green getting a mention, carp crew was where I first got into carp fishing

[@robbymalfliet5100]

Best fishing podcast i've heard in a very long time! The mix of fishing chat and personal life stories makes it perfect! Some of Chilly's personal issues really touched me at times.

[@welshman197]

Great pod cast one of the best . Tough as old boots is chilly you never keep it a Para down 👍🎣

[@craykooo8947]

Great podcast. Thank you chilly for opening up about the tumour , such a insightful podcast into the trials and tribulations of a top man. Up the nash !

[@crowthorneanglingcentre1715]

My Friend, my mentor and my bloody hero. Long may you continue laughing and living because there's no replacing you mate. Love you !!!

[@user-sr3sp6xq9x]

Your very lucky to be mates with I never met him but one of my angling heroes

[@martinlawrence8427]

Great podcast with Chilly…what an inspiration and legend!

[@robmacdonald6745]

That was briliant, being quite new to carp fishing I had heard his name in other podcasts but didn't know anything about him. What a man!!! One of my favourite episodes

[@glennchuckie773]

Wow! Speechless, almost, lot of love & respect for Chilly, Hassan, by far your best podcast, well done mate.

[@andrewquinn821]

Carp fishing gold. True gentleman

[@TheTroose]

Humbling this, what a hero.

[@themightysumo8056]

1 of the carping gods Mr chillcott. .like a Morgan freeman could listen to his stories all day

[@markdavies8037]

What a brave brave man. Make me feel guilty about moaning about trivial things after hearing chilly talk about his and his wifes troubles. God bless you mate.

[@timgray3638]

An absolute fantastic podcast, up there with your VERY best...!!! The mix of stories and real life stuff and just what him & Lynn have been through together is absolutely mind blowing. Light my Fire Chilly for a very long time to come....

[@matt0spindt]

I've just sat and watched this video straight through and loved every minute! I've gone through every emotion and having had the opportunity to listen to Chilly at @abiteoutofcancer last November, I'm so glad it's now on video so everyone can hear his story. Keep that fire burning and drinking that tea Chilly!!!

[@user-sr3sp6xq9x]

What I love about chili is that he's so to the point about carp fishing amd makes is clear you don't need all the bells and whistles to be a superb amgler

[@ianhomewood4187]

The man is quite simply a legend

[@bigballskev3459]

yesss to chilly s youtube !!!!

[@stephenbrooks1337]

Awesome podcast 😁🎣👍🏻

[@dlusion8253]

Living legend to the young angling com!

[@TripFishingMyLife]

Amazing interview 👍👍👍

[@dustymansisimonhall3422]

Such a gent such a legend …can listen to this man all day long

[@EBPredatorfishing]

Best podcast so far, absolutely fantastic to listen to.

[@darwindavies6979]

Light my 🔥🔥 what inspiration u are chilly having had strokes & heart attacks myself & on medication for the rest of my life I sort of no the situation but as you I got new release of life catching carp no better feeling keep the faith bigman 🎣🎣👊👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stuartclarke3389]

Chilly’s such a legend, the Jack story is incredible!

[@chrisagodwin1687]

Thanks for your time chilly 20 years. Top man 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jameshigton1880]

The best Podcast I've listened to!!! Epic 🤙🏽

[@martinhayden8234]

This is absolutely brilliant what an absolute legend who is as honest as the day is long really looking forward to the KZbin channel.

[@debaarzentakelaars]

What a great intro and video! Love it 😂👌👌

[@Billyjones124]

Wow what a story he’s such a strong man and he fought very hard and one, this is the biggest motivation anyone could have who is sadly going through a illness like this for people who are struggling keep battling we are behind you and so is god ❤️🙏👑

[@philipalbon3192]

Well good had a pleasure to take a picture for him at fryning down Essex 12 years ago

[@paulbarber5196]

What a fantastic role model Chilly is. Some great stories and advice as always, would love to hear more about his army days.

[@davehugill8565]

Excellent really enjoyed that no BS just straight talking all the best Chilly.

[@rdgrdg1632]

Brilliant Brilliant

[@stevencoppinger1671]

What a carp fishing legend, fair play Sir

[@jamiestewart646]

Stuck for words just wow , what a podcast you are a warrior chilly

[@chrisisaacs7273]

Chilli - total respect

[@desmondosullivan4245]

Great pod cast. Haven’t see you chilly for many a year. Inspirational to hear how you have faced these difficult times. Always remember you as a true gentleman with a touch of the wildness that further improves and embellishes your character. Much love and wellness to you mate. Maybe we will be bump into each other over at CAA or some pond somewhere. One can hope. Agree that in someways the magic is different than it was in the days of the old car park lake and other such beginnings ; for example. I was there a year or two before before you, but for me catching those jewels still lives on and burns strong in the memory But as you say in us old guard the magic lives on , and practicing the art of being there with a carp thrown in for good measure. Brilliant interview. I shall tune in. See you around mate. Dessie.

[@robertcapewell2788]

Thank you Ian, a carping Great,a man that tells you the truth, the way it should be, keep fighting friend NEVER GIVE UP, SEE YOU LATER.

[@Trickyangling74]

Wow wot a guy ! Big respect chilly

[@johnfrith39]

Very much enjoyed Proper gentleman🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulhickmott6129]

A humble man, what a legend. 🦖🦕

[@christhomas5794]

Brilliant watching it again

[@twistedgooner6472]

Absolute class bloke no bullish!!t I can only agree with his views on now and then totally different views from totally different generations of carp anglers/fishing I wish it was as was it’s not the same these days but I still love it (when it’s quiet)

[@stracks89]

Not listened yet, but I know this is going be great stuff. Huge respect for chilly

[@Blackcountrysteam]

Brilliant Chilli

[@ianjarvis2149]

Great podcast, really enjoyable. Good luck with the KZbin channel.

[@Trickyangling74]

Need to correct you there chilly mate, Ive watched carp whilst fishing a margin in 18inch of crystal clear water see my rig,, they backed up from it and took all the particles all around the rig staying well away from it ! Carp can DEFFO see your rig , specially somat as un natural looking and shaped like a led.on a clear bottom ! Your opinion on rigs and all these technical names is spot on 😂.

[@davidgrenville1582]

#legend great podcast 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😀

[@Trickyangling74]

Marker floating or leading Around spooks your area now days with the amount of pressure on lakes now which is why I use a deeper , I always use to have a led on braid casting around untill realised I was actually spooking everything off the marks before I found them ! Feel really let down hear

[@garrybradnam5184]

A REAL man

[@sthomas8714]

Wild, watched you for years, turns out you worked with my old man at Robinsons jam factory. Small world

[@samanthakujawa9165]

Looking really well chilly on strength to strength wish you all the best buddy

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

Seems like a right good egg, Mr Chillcott.

[@AlexLifts1210]

Yes 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@lukewilliams4234]

Sunday sorted

[@doriansmith499]

What a brilliant man! True inspiration

[@Baron-Ortega]

Btw Hasan you are a superb interviewer 👍👍👍

[@dannycurry09]

What’s his new channel called I can’t find it ?

[@Baron-Ortega]

No way this is mega!

[@daveshaw5293]

Chilly you look very well mate ..👌

[@Shagley]

I wish these storms would piss off so i can get my rods out

[@bensfishing3387]

Hi

[@anamtujuh]

Hello bro salam me from Indonesia channel fishing 😁

[@scientificbaits]

why is chillys beard like a turkey? Other than that mega!

[@davidluckhurst7852]

hope they find a cure m8

[@danibosu3878]

sunt abonat

[@dannyswallow1963]

Naaa

[@dannyboy_dannyboy8274]

Has wasn’t needed for this one. Should have just left him in there on his tod with a 🎤

[@Trickyangling74]

Oh dear you’ve lost me now , saying fishing is boring after 48hrs ! Wow wot a let down ,you had me hooked watching and listeni to you intently up un till that statement you can’t think of anything more boring fishing more than 48hrs . Wow

[@Chunter83]

Omg how many times has he got to say he was in the army !! Well done 30 years ago but nobody cares it’s a fishing podcast. Not a military podcast

[@G42042]

I think they need fatter microphones…..

[@bensfishing3387]

Hi