Learn to fish

Start Fly Fishing is your ultimate beginner’s guide to getting hooked on fly fishing! Join lifelong angler and globe-trotting fishing pro Marina Gibson as she shares everything you need to know to get started, from picking the right gear and understanding flies, to river etiquette, fish care, and even getting your licence sorted. With her fun, down-to-earth style and years of experience as founder of the Northern Fishing School, Marina makes it easy and exciting to dive into the sport. Whether you're curious or ready to cast, this series will have you fishing with confidence in no time!

For many the art of tying flies is an integral part of fly fishing, while for others it is enough to wonder at the skill of those who tie flies, and we're quite happy to part with a little cash in exchange for the fruits of their labours. In this eight part series we join Danish fly fishing expert Morten Oeland as he fishes waters around the world, and learn his perferred flies and how to tie them. Underwater cameras take us beneath the surface to give us a fish's eye view of the flies and an insight into the behaviour of the fish. The series covers dry flies, nymphs, terrestrials and streamers, and Morten's skill as a fisherman and flytyer shine through as he takes us through his preferred techniques and shares his knowledge. 

With more than 100 30lb+ carp to his name, there are few anglers in the UK better placed to offer hints, tips and advice on how to snare those big fish than Ian Russell. In this series Ian examines a wide range of tactics, tackle and techniques that have served him well over the years - there's something there for absolute beginners and expert anglers

This brand new series from Fishing TV is an unprecedented and action-packed deep dive into big reservoir fly fishing for Trout. Set on some of the UK's most renowned waters, each episode is hosted by a different elite angler. From lifelong guides and coaches, to world champion fishermen, these masters offer an invaluable insight to the craft of loch-style fly fishing from boats. Whether it's reading the water, seasonal entomology, secret flies or competition tactics, this series is a must watch for anyone wishing to catch more fish.

In The Session, we join some of the UK's top coarse, match and predaror anglers who are 'doing the business' to find out just what they are doing to have so much success. Follow their progress, over 30 episodes, pick up tips and enjoy The Session's unique delivery of the information that you need to know to catch like these guys do.

'Boat Fishing With Barham' protrays UK boat fishing exactly as it is - warts and all! Join presenter Dave Barham on some of the UK's top charter boats as he and his friends go in search of the ultimate prizes in sea fishing.

If you looking to learn to fly fish,  this is a great series for you. The variety of waters and conditions that trout anglers can find themselves in is almost infinite, so having the right knowledge and skills is essential to give the best chance of hooking a fish. Steve Cullen heads up a team of expert anglers who run through what you need to know to catch trout on the fly on stillwaters and rivers. The series touches on topics as varied as how to make sure you're covering the water properly and the most effective way to use different flies, plus a few more unusual tips, hints and tricks from some of the most knowledgeable fly fishermen out there.

In presenter Kev Green's words: 'The series is all about helping people catch more and bigger fish on venues they can identify with. We are targetting many different species in many different ways.' This ten part series is must-see viewing for anyone looking to up their catch, and is packed full of practical tips and advice for angers of all standards.

Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe is on a mission to catch the biggest Bass in America. Exploring the legendary lakes and rivers of Florida, Tennessee and Texas, he demonstrates a lifetime of knowledge on tackle, tactics and philosophies for outsmarting these cunning predators. Entertaining and informative, you’ll come away one step closer to landing the double-digit Bass of your dreams.

Shot in New Zealand's famous wilderness, Dean Bell is back with another beautiful and informative film, this time sharing tips to counter the most common issues that fly fishers face when targeting trout. The emphasis is on line-management, and, of course, stealth.  

Top Northern carper Mark Pitchers reveals a number of his favourite hints and tips on how to be successful on day ticket carp waters.

For many the Atlantic Salmon is the ultimate fly fishing quarry, and that might be, in part at least, down the the fact that the reasons a salmon takes a fly remain mysterious. Despite this, there are some tried and tested techniques that seem to work all over the world. Nils Jørgensen, a Danish fisherman now living in Iceland, talks us through some of his preferred methods. His deep knowledge of the habits and quirks of salmon behaviour, coulped with his clear explanations of the movement of the fly in the water make for an engaging and informative series. Filmed in Iceland's clear waters, we get to see what Nils is describing, which sets this apart from other instructional films.  

The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing is fantastic tuition based series introducing the fundamentals of fly fishing for all kinds of species, in all kinds of waters. Its purpose is simple: to demystify fly fishing, make it fun and clearly demonstrate it is both accessible and affordable to anglers. Author and Orvis pro, Tom Rosenbauer hosts the series and provides in depth instruction on numerous different fly fishing situations in both fresh and saltwater. The series sees Tom visit some stunning fly fishing locations across the USA meeting up with local guides and experts and fishing some magnificent water. As well as traditional fly caught species like trout and salmon, Tom also shows us how to fish for species like Bass, Pike, Musky and Carp. 2 saltwater episodes show how us how to fish for shallow water species like bonefish and bigger offshore species like Dorado and Tuna. Each episode gives a great rundown on the gear and tackle you'll need for each situation and is full of handy tips to get the most out of each trip. Orvis Casting Instructor, Pete Kutzer provides some excellent casting tutorials introducing every kind of cast you'll need. The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing  is excellent for beginners and novices but there's  plenty too for the more experienced fly angler to enjoy and learn from. To watch just login or register

Sea Trout Secrets is a fantastic in depth series about fishing for sea trout filmed in Denmark, possibly the best sea trout fishery in the world. For many fishermen the sea trout is a prized quarry - their lifecycle is yet to be fully understood, and they have a reputation as wily, hard fighting fish. In the company of three expert sea trout anglers, and using underwater filming and aerial photography to illustrate the point, this 9 part feature series examines the different types of habitat and corresponding tactics needed for  anyone targeting these mysterious ocean-going trout in varying conditions. The series covers tactics and tips for both fly and spin anglers and is a must watch for anyone who enjoys fishing for sea trout. Please note that this series is in Danish language with English subtitles.

In this hour and half film one of the UK's top carp fishing coaches Ian MacMillan shares his wealth of knowledge on carp fishing. Filmed at a private syndicate lake, known to hold stunning carp, there's no better looking instructional film available. Ian covers all the topics that he gets asked about most often, from spooling a reel to fish handling and care. With several fish in the net over the course of the film, there's a great mix of hints and tips and fishing action.  

A series of 3 full length films from Gordon P. Henriksen about Pike and the various methods that can be used to catch them.

Blue Charm is brought to you by Ian Gordon, a former world champion Spey Caster and very experienced salmon fisherman. He learned his trade on the River Spey, the home of Speycasting, and is considered one of the leading salmon fishing coaches in the world. In this feature length film Ian covers every aspect of fly fishing for salmon fishing in Scotland, including Speycasting instruction (single and double), fly tying, watercraft, history. He fishes some of the most well known rivers, including the Spey (naturally), the Dee and the Findhorn. A more comprehensive look at salmon fishing in Scotland you could not hope to find. You can find out more about Ian Gordon and his hosted salmon fishing trips on his website To watch Blue Charm, just login or register

Renowned independent filmmaker, Robert Thompson, brings us this fascinating follow up to his hit fly fishing film, Musky Country. Filmed in 2020 and 2021, Musky Country Lessons takes a deep dive into fly fishing for Musky, following guide and Musky expert, Brad Bohen. As you'd expect with any content from this director, this 5hr, 3 part series looks stunning and is full of tips and techniques that any prospective Musky angler needs to know to succeed.

Check out this massive library of hints, tips and advice from all of Fishing TV's expert presenters, covering everything from collecting worms to picking the best spot on a new piece of water.

Watch this brilliant collection of 30 great sea fishing tips from the UK's best shore and boat anglers including Dave Barham, Mike Thrussell, Barney Wright, Julian Shambrook, Ed Schliffke, Sam Harris and Dave Chidzoy. From find the best shore marks to bait and rig set ups, this collection of FREE to view videos will help you get the most from your sea fishing sessions. Perfect for beginners and more experienced anglers. To watch these free videos, just login or register now

Total Sea Fishing magazine's Barney Wright shows how to master the core skills you need to improve your sea angling. 

In this series of short videos, pike fishing expert, Eddie Turner passes on some fantastic tips, tricks and advice to help make you a better pike angler. To watch this series for free, just login or register now