Nash Tackle Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 12 - Alan Blair "From The Beginning" Part 1

In this week’s podcast Mr Urban Banx himself Alan Blair joins Hassan for the first in a special miniseries all about his life in angling “From The Beginning”
In this episode Alan talks about his humble beginnings in fishing all the way through to the point at which he got his job at Nash Tackle. As to be expected from Alan it’s certainly not your stereotypical journey and it has everything from wholesome family memories, awesome old school captures through to the craziness of the rave scene and his previous work as a lecturer.
There’re more than a few shocking and colourful tales about how Alan carved his way through his early years defining and developing his angling as well as himself as a person. We just know that you are going to enjoy the next 2hrs!
*please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions we have filmed this podcast in a different location in compliance with the latest National Government guidelines. Therefore the audio, setting and format have changed from previous podcasts in order to ensure full compliance, safety and so that we can still bring you this content.
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[@jacobarcher8078]

The way alan was talking about looking up to Terry hearn.. I think that’s how a lot of us lads nowadays think about alan cause I know I certainly do! What a boy he is

[@benjaminharman731]

We need an Alan Blair book in our life’s

[@DavidsWayOfLife]

Totally agree. I would buy Alan's book for sure for long winter evenings.

[@benthompson6416]

What he said at the start tho it wouldn’t be like another fisherman’s book from the start of his fishing it would be a photo with a little piece of writing. I’d still buy it though

[@darren-leighadams2177]

This man is nothing short of a legend bruv!!! Mad Respect OG

[@martinlawrence8427]

Respect to Alan, a lovely genuine guy, and with heroes like John Wilson and Terry Hearn, he is, in my book, sound as a pound!

[@networkmodel67]

That was amazing, loved every second can’t wait for the next one!

[@rossroberts9421]

Can’t wait for part 2!! What a sound guy Alan is! 👍🏼

[@Baron-Ortega]

I get what Alan says about how raving consumes you. I never fitted in at school but I started raving at college/university and suddenly I had a whole family of close mates, amazing music etc I felt part of something. To me it was absolutely the pinnacle of everything. For want of a better analogy I was totally hooked. Well feel like I can relate to your experience Alan. Omg I went to Global around then too lol

[@michaellacey7587]

This guy is seriously enthusiastic and an inspiration to fishing, he works relentlessly from the passion he shows in his videos, to the mega carps he catches relentlessly.

[@waynecooke5874]

What a great PodCast, brings back memories of fishing with my Granddad/Dad - wicker basket day and all....!

[@matthewbarrett9054]

Thanks for spending the time for sharing. Really enjoyable. Takes me back to my early days. Just any chance to go anywhere!

[@grahamsmith8228]

Fantastic podcast. ..alan is always a great watch/listen definitely inspirational ..fishing apprenticeship completed..👍👍👍

[@adamaplon8388]

loved it! life of Alan

[@King_fisho_nz]

I have been waiting for an Alan Blair podcast but this is something else 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@liamedwards_9624]

Been waiting for Alan's one 😀😀

[@benswallow9893]

Cracking podcast this' best one yet

[@delgoldthorpe4005]

Fantastic! So insightful .....I lived in Hitchin for many years, and have fished many of the places Alan mentions, ..I wonder...he must have fished Briar Patch just outside Harlington, with the three lakes and the bungalow....may have become a syndicate though by that time he was there...miss that fishery. Awesome and looking forward to part two :).

[@kylesewards8572]

What a legend could listen to his story’s for many hours 👌🏻

[@pumba5322]

Another great podcast guys, Could listen to Alan for hours 🎣

[@jimmyalexandrou5732]

hello from cyprus , been watching all your podcast up to now the last two podcast have been the best so far briliant well done.

[@sydmcmean]

Awesome geezer 💪💪❤❤

[@chimpy666]

the life of blair is very interesting! very little is known about him pre nash! love it

[@georgesymons9763]

Shout out Shanager! Boom! I caught my biggest fish with Alan at the balance lakes at wolverton mill! Ha, what a lad!

[@christopherstaniforth177]

Honestly unreal guys brilliant

[@bridgerno7498]

There's always interest when Alan talks!

[@benseavers4047]

Love this, it's lovely to see how anglers progress. Sometimes these "top" anglers seem to get the good jobs. It is interesting and good to relate to how the normal man progresses. It's better to talk than just see the glamour. Well done boys, very humble. Tight lines.

[@owenfutter4094]

this is the best one yet!

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Thanks for listening Owen

[@mrhackslondon2530]

Brilliant :)

[@robcollier55]

mega podcast!

[@BearBFC]

Cracking listen, alot of parallels to my own life's 'journey so relate to it a LOT. One thing I do wonder though is, did Big Al eat as many pills as the carp ate boilies in his early years? 🤣 Quality as always lads.

[@user-zm7uo9oc1y]

What a great human being

[@ukaquaticimportsvideos821]

Brilliant podcast

[@paulhickmott6129]

Big up John W, inspiration to many of us of our era.

[@TUT-TUTT]

Really enjoyed that

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan 👍

[@bencollins8019]

One of my fondest memories with my dad is at bibary trout farm 😂

[@billyboy3869]

JW all the videos made my fishing.

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

I’m sure this’ll rack up some serious viewing numbers and will be an interesting listen.

[@scottchappell]

Agreed my next 2 hours gone Big M

[@tjnorton100]

The best podcast to date, awsome to hear Alan's past scarily not to dissimilar to mine. Like myself tho says that his past has help shape him to who he is now. That is the view I have as well. Cant wait for 2nd chapter

[@mattwarhurst2047]

What a lad 👊🏽💯

[@snagglepuss1st]

Love that pic of Alan in the tent at global gathering 🥴

[@davidhill9375]

Great antidote for insomnia.......... AND what’s with the Elvis wig Hassan ?

[@bridgerno7498]

Unbelievable podcast

[@toprodsfishing]

Big ups

[@balcanicangler]

Nice video 💪🏽

[@snoopdawg]

Boss podcast

[@mattwatts2082]

Looking forward to seeing this👍Alan is the man. I like Hassans style of podcast presentation skills. Keep it up Hassan 😁.

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Thank you Matt! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@Mumbles274]

Great interview, lots to read between the lines. Kinda wish you had been explicit about how partying wasn't always a good thing because of the illicit side of it but also get why you kept that out of the story. Respect

[@thomasthetankengine2257]

Nice one lads. Wish Korda could keep them going with Covid 😩 If that place was the return rooms bit small for Nash innnit? 🙊😋

[@paulhickmott6129]

Just finished part 1 of Blair witch project, great stand-in guest for lockdown 4 Hussan.

[@matthewbarrett9054]

When you worked at the Suttleworth college- was that in Old Warden? If so we probably put most the fish in that lake in the woods in the 80's :)

[@OfficialNashTackle]

It was indeed Old Warden 👍

[@user-zp5bt5pv6x]

Nice

[@stevencoppinger1671]

Work hard, Party harder. #BlairMoto Sound geezer

[@benthompson6416]

Can somebody explain what he meant by check spreading the carp gear please

[@mrjumppanda]

Early version of finance, pay for gear with cheques spread over a course of months like a payment plan

[@danielwatt3464]

Running around, drumming up hype to put on raves? Thats Marketing.... Alan is great at his job.

[@patrickrichmond6531]

Great Podcast ! Hassans mastering the craft !

[@OfficialNashTackle]

Thanks for listening

[@callumhewitt4228]

Guys a fucking G!!!defo wanna do 48 hours with this guy 24 fishing 24 raving!!!!

[@lac7448]

Dreamscape al

[@gavinharding8970]

Amazing what drugs can do to someone!

[@bennicholson191]

Think Alan got stalked by some peperami 😳😂😂😂😂😂😂