In Conversation: Jamie Hughes

Jamie Hughes is arguably the UK's most high achieving angler. We join him at the lovely Weston Pools for a chat about his life in angling. Jamie explains his roots in the sport, talks about his meteoric rise to fame, and discusses some of angling's most contentious topics...
Filmed BEFORE the Covid-19 pandemic.

[@allanwithers8509]

A fantastic in conversational video Tom. Jamie comes across as a very humble, thinking angler that deserves total respect for his outlook on angling.

[@davidhodgson3565]

Absolutely phenomenal chat video Jamie. Keep them coming Jamie tight lines for the future mate, { Brilliant } Viewing,

[@MrLancy44]

That was absolutely brilliant. Open and honest answers from the greatest angler around. Keep these videos coming please lads. 5 star entertainment 👍

[@sebastbrun5519]

This is hands down the best angling interview I have ever watched. There are some really good and interesting topics discussed. i completely get his point regarding match fishing and the ‘necessity’ for competition, taking something away from the actual fishing. I find myself falling into that mindset and I have fished nowhere near the amount he has, or at the level he has.

[@davemcevoy8122]

"just go fishing and enjoy it" too right.! Brilliant video, really good questions. Thanks.

[@gazellis1961]

What a total honest and humble guy..without doubt the best commercial angler in recent times.And could quite easily if asked fish for England now ...yes he's that good. Great interview Tom.

[@Scottsoutdoorchannel]

Can't believe I've only just watched this lol, great video...cheers

[@JeffOrtega33]

Thanks Tom great interview Jamie is a brilliant angler to aspire to. Great story to follow. Even now I still aim to improve myself and the hunger never fades. Top class Jamie I admire the mentality, dedication and commitment.

[@tonyholdsworth1125]

Great absolutely great I’ve loved this interview looking forward to them new video top man

[@MrUpinthewater]

I always love to watch Jamies videos, but this was very very special..Thanks to all who put this together

[@stewartarthur894]

Absolutely brilliant any one young or old or in the middle can take something from this interview no matter what style or level of angling you do.

[@pedrobandino5391]

G Really good interview, and love the Winning Ways series, keep on catching

[@dalechamberlain2637]

Jamie Hughes the legend 👍

[@vincedowling4777]

For me the best thinking angler in commercial fishing. Great interview well done Tom.

[@stephenisom6089]

well said jamie i used to match fish i was average to crap but loved it then i just started to get bored with it ,lugging half ton of gear using the same type of tactics and bait and style as every one else ,and the lads with more time to practice would always win ,after dragging my gear back to the car on a soaking wet cold day everything covered in sh//,,and seeing others puffing and panting up this slope ,i thought ,,no,im not enjoying this any more,,, and i know a lot of others are not ether ,so i stopped fishing for about 6 months,then i found my old center pin ,got a 15 ft rod a few bits and bobs landing net bait ,and off i went to a river ,,and all the fun and enjoyment came flooding back to when i was a young lad ,and now i fish rivers canals ponds lakes and on rare occasions com,s but i love it now ,good look jamie in future matches but you have not forgotten your routs and one day you will be running a stick for roach chub and dace it never leaves you ,,you have to leave it,,,

[@stevesmith2080]

nice to hear about more videos on you tube giving people things they like and not being all about making money well done guys big respect

[@JaseNico3310]

Fair play for going the KZbin route!

[@Tom_Batterbee]

Awsome that was . Thanks

[@cwp0]

simply brilliant !

[@thejoker7323]

Jamie is such a nice chap, great video Tom.

[@JohnSmith-dz3hl]

Brilliant video. jamie is so humble and not big headed like some football stars I'm hoping to have a coaching session with the main man hopefully. .

[@paullindley5011]

Superb well done Jamie

[@northernlad52]

brilliant watch.

[@karlrance7669]

WHO CAN BLAME THE MAN WHEN YOUR HOBBY BECOMES YOUR WORK IT GETS TO A POINT OF BEING FORCED TO DO IT WHEN YOU REALLY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A WEEK OF

[@davidgrenville1582]

#LEGEND

[@neilquinn7201]

Some names from the past there. Did a season in the winter league with Willaston myself & was playing darts against Pete Price the other week!

[@waynewarrior66smith]

Dave berrows still fishing on local carp venues on the opens one of the top canal Angler’s

[@josephjacques324]

The Art of Fishing that's how I learnt!

[@anthonyharrison8459]

Great fisherman great man

[@stevehickling7435]

Bob on that. Love to watch fish.

[@123reetlad]

class act

[@kinkypellet460]

Does Matt Barwell still cry if you let his barrow tyres down?

[@brianpeck3716]

100% common sense top man

[@geofflukins8913]

When was this interview recorded?

[@catchmoremedia]

Mid February Geoff.

[@karlrance7669]

COULD NOT AGREE MORE NATURAL VENUE ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL VERSE COMMERCIAL MAGNET FISHING 2 NATURAL VERSE 2 COMMERCIAL FOR UK CHAMP

[@thecockneykayaker2239]

Great angler without any doubt. However, I have recently contacted Jamie regarding a coaching day and he has not, for what ever reason got back to me. Bit disappointing really....