Ultimate Rod Race

[OldBoy]

Not sure if this is the right section to add this but....

Many over a certain age will remember the original series, it's now on YouTube with a new series and they have their own channel.

I have watched the first two episodes and have to say I really enjoyed it, so refreshing to not hear some bloke banging on about big carp captures, which in my opinion has been done to death.

I am no way associated with the channel, but if you want a break from the usual stuff, maybe give it a try?

[jh92]

I remember watching these on the discovery channel when I was a kid lol, along with John Wilson and Rex Hunt 😂 

If I remember correctly I think Matt Hayes brought out a programme with maybe the BBC over the last couple years but it didn't really go off like the old shows. But yeah used to love watching these and learnt a lot from the growing up 👍

[salokcinnodrog]

6 hours ago, OldBoy said:

Not sure if this is the right section to add this but....

Many over a certain age will remember the original series, it's now on YouTube with a new series and they have their own channel.

I have watched the first two episodes and have to say I really enjoyed it, so refreshing to not hear some bloke banging on about big carp captures, which in my opinion has been done to death.

I am no way associated with the channel, but if you want a break from the usual stuff, maybe give it a try?

He had to crowd fund it to get it made as no broadcaster would pick it up, because it's not just big carp. The people who crowd funded it got early viewings sent directly, I think by email link.

 

[jules007]

I have watched some of this, and pretty much enjoyed it, like others i used to watch all the matt Hayes stuff on discovery channel

[kevtaylor]

Been a great watch as always, Mat is a great all rounder including the fly, not many do everything let alone well.

Didn't know until recently that Mick Brown is the only paid full time pike angler, amazing!

[crusian]

On 28/12/2025 at 12:29, OldBoy said:

Not sure if this is the right section to add this but....

Many over a certain age will remember the original series, it's now on YouTube with a new series and they have their own channel.

I have watched the first two episodes and have to say I really enjoyed it, so refreshing to not hear some bloke banging on about big carp captures, which in my opinion has been done to death.

I am no way associated with the channel, but if you want a break from the usual stuff, maybe give it a try?

Thank you OldBoy , I have been watching the first episode , and I'm enjoying it's quiet charm .

I like the way Matt just casually mentions helpful tips , makes me think " I'll give that a go " .

😃