The Fishing Gurus Podcast

In this episode of the Guru podcast, we have two-timed world feeder fishing team champion and the current England feeder team manager, Dean Barlow!
Dean is a well-rounded character and an avid angler with copious amounts of fishing experience under his belt. Following in the footsteps of his father, the late and great Frank Barlow, Dean has been fishing for Drennan International for many years.
This vast amount of experience has led Dean to find considerable success on the international stage. He has won the World Feeder Team Championship in 2014 and 2015, a Feeder Team Bronze in 2012, European Feeder Team Championship in 2012 and European Feeder Team Silvers in 2013 and 2014.
In this episode, Dean recalled some of those historic moments from his angling career. He also shared numerous amazing anecdotes from his personal life, along with plenty of advice and tips that will benefit your next session on the bank.
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[@vikes65]

Thanks for the lovely comments about Jan. Dean was right about Frank taking him under his wing. Jan thought the world of the Barlow family. I remember Frank with great fondness from the match scene and how he was so kind to myself “Jan’s baby Brother” as he called me. Good luck with everything to you all.

[@deanbarlow4217]

Thanks Dave, hope your well mate

[@brywhite]

😊

[@mattbray7076]

WOW … Just WOW !!! I can honestly say this was the most engaging, insightful and truly heart warming interview I think I have ever seen, just impossible to stop listening. Deans love for the majestic river Trent resonates with me also as it’s my local venue (a little upstream between Derby and Burton-on-Trent). It’s not often that a bloke who is not only a local legend in these parts, but a National and arguably international legend of his sport can speak so openly and candidly about so many topics (professional and personal) … I felt his pain during the chat and equally shared his obvious enthusiasm and passion for the sport. Oh to spend a couple of hours on the bank with this absolute gent… Dean you are one of a kind pal please NEVER change just keep ‘doing what you do best’ 🎣

[@kevhood2509]

Absolutely brilliant podcast. Massive thanks to Dean Barlow for opening up. To me the biggest thing I take from it is when he spoke about fishing has no class. I was brought up in a pit village in Hetton Le Hole, Co Durham and fished the Wear at Chester le Street. My first go at fishing was on the Wear when I was 6 when my Father took me. It was snowing and the water was at least 6 to 8 feet above normal and I had a Woolworths rod and reel set. Yes you are so right Dean anyone can go fishing. Thanks again. Thanks also to Mat for the interview.

[@davewebb9003]

Dean is a legend great angler.... Just got back into fishing after being diagnosed with cancer myself want to catch a few before it's too late. I have been watching all the podcasts with some incredible anglers and more importantly great people. As Dean said "you think these times will last forever with your dad" and you think your parents are invincible, unfortunately I know through bitter experience they're not.

[@michaelgoff4731]

Hope you feel better soon mate 😘 💪 stay strong.

[@davewebb9003]

Thanks Michael appreciate that 😘

[@davidbigwood9509]

All the best lad

[@davewebb9003]

Cheers David

[@garychalk1192]

Fight, fight, fight Dave

[@geofflyons8251]

just when i think you can't do any better podcast's than the last one you prove me wrong.Brilliant.Well done to all of you.

[@SteveLofthouse_]

Dean... what a cracking person you have become! Fishing aside, your life story and values are inspirational. I am one of the Middlesbrough lads who used to stay with you all. Mo and your Dad gave me my life chance when I decided to move from Middlesbrough to Nottingham in 1985. I only knew your family, I had no job and I was allowed to stay there for a week (it was closed season so you weren't taking guests), but had to find more permanent digs. I arrived in my red Avenger car which I parked outside but couldn't afford to run it. You took the piss saying it was a cardboard cut out. I have so many memories of your Dad, Mo, you and your brothers... thanks to you all for giving me a roof over my head. Your Mam and Dad would be proud of you and your values. Cheers!

[@deanbarlow4217]

Hi Steve, I hooe you're well mate we had some right laughs back then for sure. I still think your cardboard cutout car is still there lol. Take it easy mate.

[@SteveLofthouse_]

@@deanbarlow4217 I remember having a heart out covered in Rhodamine dye for gozzers. You had a little puppy which ate it then went around the house crapping fluorescent red stuff which stained the carpets. Your Mam wasn't happy! Great memories. Keep well mate.

[@graemeaitken2273]

Took me a few days to watch this through including tea breaks at work but bloody hell it was worth it!! Met Dean once at a youth international event in Nottingham 34 years ago and he was a nice down to earth lad then. Hasn't changed. Brilliant podcast both of you.

[@terrybintliff2716]

Very nice Dean thanks for the mention really appreciate it. That godtrey not knowing me well, if he worked for David Hall in his time. I was the only one to win the stop watch when they filmed a match. That was videoed by dave wesson at Attenborough. Take care old friend

[@johnwhitcombe4522]

Fantastic as always! These have been so amazing for my mental health it's unreal. I'll tell you now I would give my left testical to fish for my country. And I'd go even further to say i would sell my pole and Only fish feeder if it meant I could have a glimpse at fishing for the lions. Can't thank you enough for the content you put out. You're moving mountains for this sport. God bless.

[@markdavies8037]

Awesome. Emotional at times and very entertaining. What a memory Dean has. Great job lads.

[@robthurlwell4743]

Brilliant podcast Dean. Also one of the Middlesbrough lads who stayed at your mam and dad's for a week whilst your dad coached us for div 3 national. Remember him taking us for a tour of a maggot farm near Newark. Took us in the fly house then turned lights off and shook the pipes. He ran outside and locked door.Flies in every orifice! 15 of us screaming to get out whilst your dad was outside wetting himself. What a week and what a man. Legend

[@karlrance7669]

I feel we have only scratched the surface with Dean Barlow I've had a lesson with him and will again Thanks Dean

[@paulberryman235]

Just finished watch this podcast absolutely brilliant watch it while working thank you Mat &Toby and Dean 🎣

[@charliesierra225]

Brought back so many memories, well done Dean, awesome listening to you.

[@travis63ramone]

Wow !! Brilliant pod cast ❤

[@robgiles7548]

Dean, you are an inspiration, your Mum and Dad would be so proud of you, your attitude and passion is awe-inspiring. I lost my Dad a week ago, and I like you all I can think is "why me, why my Dad?" just listening to you has helped me think and open my mind to the future. Never being able to wet a line with my Dad again is a hard thought to have but we must move on and celebrate what we had. Thanks pal, good luck for the future and I wish you and the England team every success! Love to all, Robbo

[@keithbrogan4126]

When I was 16 year's old I started my first job in a shoe factory in Wigan and met a man Frank smales there and he asked me what I did for an hobby I told him I loved fishing he said he was the same and would take me at the weekend we drove to pick his mate up in leigh and we went on the river weaver after a few week his mate said I am bringing my son next week don't bring any of your tackle just sit with my son watch how he fishes and learn it was the beast lesson I ever learned I watched and learned and I would like to thank frank smales for introducing me to the best teacher and his son benny and Kevin Ashurst I am now 63 and still enjoying my fishing

[@Horsepowerimages]

These podcasts just get better & better, Dean had me in tears more than once. I remember being a kid in Barnsley popping into my local tackle shops & chatting with Dick & the others not realising who they actually were. Fishing is something anyone can do & you all have the same chance to succeed, regardless of fitness or disability we all play on an equal footing. Keep up the work guys 🎣

[@petermorton9770]

Thanks to Matt and Toby for getting Dean on the podcast. One of the best so far and one that made me smile, laugh out loud and shed the odd tear. One of Anglings true gents, can't wait for Dean to return for another episode.

[@suddenelite]

Thanks everyone, I absolutely loved that. Grew up reading articles by Frank and Jan and loved em both. Cheers

[@mickbrooks8114]

Listen to this on Spotify bit had to come and see Jan porter tackle box love to see all that gear in a nice cabinet behind you Dean & jan together

[@fishingsammystyle8682]

One of the best ones yet.

[@alanhoughton9961]

Loved every minute, fished with Dean in the police junior team, and Frank shown us how to chuck the feeder out, practising on the rowing course, something you never forget, thank you

[@darrenbrewster3345]

Brilliant only word for the pod cast And hats off to dean for being so open 👍👍👍

[@Paul-ng3qb]

Am similar age to Dean and though never met him or his dad, Frank Barlow’s anglers mail column in the day was the greatest thing ever, watching this brings back my own memories and a great watch - Thank you Dean and great podcast Matt and Toby, this was so good 🎣

[@iansymington5004]

What a fantastic pod cast learnt so much listening to Dean and if I had a coaching day with Dean I would shout about it to my mates if he would like to give me a coaching session on Ardleigh reservoir feeder fishing for bream I would love it . Keep the podcasts coming lads.

[@jamesr5722]

I lost a parent a month ago and anger is definitely part of the grieving process. The anger will pass eventually for most, hopefully. Take care of yourself

[@martinharrison2384]

Love Bob's live on FB his pure love of fishing and little bits of info and class is permanent

[@bickleysanglingadventures5866]

So pleased your keeping these up, we have seen so many start and stop

[@GUMBOOTS9]

What a great interview. Dean talking so proudly of his dad and rightly so what a legend Frank is. Dean a top angler too and Matt what a top guy aswell 👍

[@garymillward5553]

What a fantastic podcast brings back so many memories of my early days fishing. When I looked up to all the greats of the angling workd

[@boansy1]

Such a nice lad our Dean, sold me his old box cheap after he found out my gear had been nicked. Gave me a right good talking to about "never giving up and keeping it strong". Class angler to the core and have a lot of time for him. Another great pod cast lads, well done :)

[@davidclarke1429]

Pure nostalgia from Dean, these podcasts are excellent imagine what Ivan marks would have to say,and John Dean as well.

[@peterwilliams8122]

What a great interview. Dean you have my total respect.

[@connorclark5289]

Your a credit to Nottingham Dean 👍

[@FISHINGMINTY]

Those concrete steps on Nottingham embankment were my first experience of feeder fishing as a kid in the late 80s. A 6oz perch really could bang a rod round. The flow probably helped. 😊

[@FISHINGMINTY]

Frank and Jan were THE big names back then.

[@JamesBrown-ko1ic]

Boys boys boys. Only just finished. This was so good. Really liked the professional chat near the end. And the buzz on Matt's face when talking about catching scratchy lbs on the Avon or similar.

[@deanmartin214]

Remember drawing next to Frank on Sherratt’s Farm on the Upper Trent championship teams of four when he fished with Shakespeare I was only about 18 years old, true gent and it’s nice to see Dean following in is father’s footsteps he would be so proud of of what his son as achieved in his angling career.

[@ianroberts3948]

Quarter to three feet funeral face and gizza flag are the ones I can remember from Frank's trips out . I couldnt wait for the paper to read the funny stories . Happy days dean

[@kevinwoolford1]

fantastic!!!, one of the best yet, grew up reading Frank's weekly ramblings. Brought back so many memories, Dean is a great angler and will be a great manager

[@jordanhall7749]

just when you think these podcasts cant get any better, another brilliant one. A true gent of the sport and another brilliant listen

[@markhemmings8172]

Dean is a Top bloke met him on a couple of coaching days down to earth and loves a laugh 👍🏻

[@chrisharris1402]

I’ve met Dean a few times on coaching days , one of the most genuine guys I’ve ever met and all he wants to do is make you better

[@WayneD1971]

Great podcast as ever amazing guest . Was always highlight of my week getting Anglers Mail and reading Frank's article in there and the antics he got up to.

[@davidhaworth6021]

Another cracking podcast ,I liked reading Franks articles in the mail even though I don't fish rivers really good reads , I will have to look at the running times of the podcast in future! I was watching this one till 2-30 this morning, it's a good job I'm retired.

[@2006amp]

Really enjoyed this podcast shared a taxi with him into Newquay when we were at White Acres festival one year Dean is a top man, I appreciated his honesty when talking about his Dad and loved listening to his stories growing up and going on adventures meeting up with the likes of Jan Porter, Bob Nudd etc Well done all involved.

[@garywilliamsandmitsy]

Thank you everyone for such a good interview. The best podcast you have produced. Dean is an inspiration to our sport I like his down to earth attitude its not just the angling it's life. 😊

[@geoffreystockton7639]

Best pod cast I have watched,met deans dad a few times once when he came to the Wyche anglers club with his wife ,and when he fish the Stapely water gardens match on Hurleston reservoir match also at the Lord Nelson pup in the 7is,all the best to Dean

[@garychalk1192]

Fantastic, great Pod cast and I have a copy of the book

[@bobastill8538]

one of best pod casts I have ever heard and great memories of great anglers

[@tonyholdsworth1125]

Great Gurus pod cast. Dean sorry up to last week I didn't know you were Franks Son Mo's lad. I loved speaking to your Dad every time I met up with him on the Trent coming down from Huddersfield and very clear that you are the same type of bloke I'll take my hat off to you all the best Tony.

[@mikesmith4718]

Brilliant, what more is there to say

[@johnsmith-px1sr]

these are brilliant..i 've only met dean a few times at ivy house lakes a few years back and he's one of the friendliest nice guys you'll meet in fishing

[@dannyrichsrds9858]

My absolute hero Jan porter. I even dressed in red on my local circuit back in the early 90s .my wife fancied him more than me lol rip jan

[@MrBrianbarlow]

What a great interview.

[@1stclassglasswindowsltd649]

Every word he said about his DAD PASSING I TOTALLY AGREE

[@davidbailey6778]

Its so good to hear about anglers who I knew or had read about, but the thing that has got me the most is fishing with and missing his dad which I still do and I am 66.

[@joshuaarthur9538]

The best podcast yet Loved it 👌

[@bigstu118]

Loved what you both said comparing fishing to darts football rugby great answer fish have fins and brain and can swim

[@bryanhutchison9982]

I agree with Dean about the mates taking the piss about having some coaching. I had it with my club mates after having a coaching session with andy May but they weren’t taking the piss when I finished 3rd in the league last year after improving my fishing down to that coaching I had. I’m hoping to go one better this year too after only being in to match fishing for a year and half I’m up there with the lads who have been doing it years

[@darrenbarnes7111]

That was quality proper genuine bloke 👏

[@stephenjlewis1976]

Brilliant. I absolutely loved listening to every minute of that 👍🏻

[@iantomlinson4064]

Top bloke, another brilliant interview.

[@raymondhaines574]

Have to say listening to this last night at work brought a tear to my eye as I fished with my dad for years until he passed away I know the feeling it hard to move on sumtimes I dont fish like I used to but still get out sumtimes

[@davidbigwood9509]

Best one yet ,

[@stephenarmstrong6620]

Thought this was incredible and dean should be a inspiration to us all. Top top fella 👏👏👏

[@andrewharper2786]

Absolutely brilliant

[@richardwatson5388]

The Waveney AC had Deans dad Frank to coach us on the Trent nationals. The first day of our practice week we were feeder fishing. He was walking along the bank looking at our gear. Asking us to reel in and seeing what out terminal gear was like. Telling us to change hooks longer hook length etc. He got to our captain Bernie Turner and when Bernie reeled in he said “swing the rod round” he then grabbed the tip and broke two inches off saying “it’s too soft”! Bernie was horrified but Bernie asked him to fish that National for us. Caused a bit of controversy at the time as we got a bronze medal! Frank was actually a member of the club and registered to fish so it was ok. We stayed at his house.

[@daddybrown8798]

Brilliant

[@thebluesbrother]

I fished againstt Deans father on the Wednesday league matches at Evesham in the 80's, as a person and angler he was a class act.

[@martinharrison2384]

Lost my dad when I was 17 and wish still he was he now to learn from and go fishing with as like dean

[@johnharrison8839]

Brilliant podcast boys , brought back many memories of fishing with Frank and Dean ... Especially on the Upper Witham when we won the Team Champs , still catching a few on the Upper in Grantham Town and it must be good cause Swinno and Pete Warren come most weeks . Keep up these excellent Podcasts. Aka Funeral (Ps Read the book Matt it's brilliant)

[@deanbarlow4217]

Thanks 'funeral' hope you're well John.

[@johnharrison8839]

@@deanbarlow4217 Doing Ok thanks Dean , retired early last year so getting out angling a bit more now , will be out tomorrow in Grantham town with the usual crowd , tell Swinno to bring the lobbies as it's a bit up and coloured ..Keep up the good work and have fun whatever you do , or the old saying 'Win or lose have a booze' .Lol All the Best John

[@jtplayzz4114]

Awesome 👏

[@martinharrison2384]

This ring so true in my life with happen in dean's life with his dad

[@ciarandunne3064]

BEST EVER

[@richardcot-te-rell7476]

Their a Quote "A Weekends Fishing every nite" Dean Barlow

[@paulbarnes3327]

This one the paul Holland an the Rooney ones are my favs

[@martinharrison2384]

Jan used to be regular In my local tackle shop in measham picking up his casters legend

[@thesouthpawoutlaw1073]

Another banger! Good stuff lads. Try get Dave Harrell on Matt.

[@michaelgoff4731]

Great post, how about either of these as next guests.... Ian Heaps or Jon Arthur, I'm sure they'll have some tails to tell

[@karlruditis5615]

I rember that bream video with Jan your talking about I always rember him saying "I'm fishing with the wind smack in me clock" rip to the man in red 🙏

[@ianmackie7362]

Can you tell Dean I've just finished reading Frank's book again thanks

[@JS-zy6pw]

The Joe Rogan of angling

[@robwalker651]

Ah ha,the Newark needle float.It was launched on the front page of the Angling Times,invented by Walt Bowers from muskham.Not many people know the real truth,but if they knew the bloke in the front page pic,surrounded by big Chub they might have an inkling what happened.

[@johnperl6909]

A solo ugly brilliant thank you

[@carldyson9342]

Leeds fan here behave yourself🤣🤣🤣

[@Familyman0838]

Phone that mate txt that pal take them fishing big lesson their that we could all take away you only get one life you could always go fishing another day until you carnt

[@santosnathaniel6094]

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