#058 - Andy Kinder

Andy Bennett sits down with his personal trainer, Nigel Shipp, to reveal how transforming his fitness and lifestyle has directly benefited his fishing and helped him win big matches, including his third Fish’O’Mania title. From stamina and recovery to concentration and performance, Andy explains the changes that have helped him become a better angler.Nigel has worked with many high-profile anglers, including Andy Bennett, Aiden Mansfield, Adam Major, and 5x world champion Bob Nudd. He also shares simple, practical advice about exercise and nutrition that any angler can add to their daily routine, with easy lifestyle changes designed to improve fitness, energy, and performance on the bank.

3x FishOMania Champion Andy Bennett joins The Weigh-In to break down every key moment behind his incredible 2026 FishOMania Final victory. Fresh from securing another £50,000 title, Andy sits down to reveal the decisions, tactics and mindset that helped him come out on top in match fishing’s biggest event. From preparation and peg draw to bait choices, feeding patterns and the crucial moments that defined the final, this episode offers an honest insight into what it takes to win at the very highest level.

On the latest Guru Podcast, we are joined by the one and only Andy Kinder! Andy Kinder joins us for an unforgettable conversation, reflecting on a remarkable career spanning England honours, the legendary Barnsley Blacks, commercial fishing, and the moments that shaped his life in the sport. He also opens up about the personal challenges his family has faced, sharing an honest and inspiring perspective on resilience. Packed with untold stories, humour, and decades of angling history, this is a podcast every fishing fan should watch.

Hungarian match-fishing legend Tamas Walter joins the podcast to discuss an incredible career that includes two individual World Championship gold medals and a European gold medal on the international stage. Tamas reflects on his most famous victories, the experience of competing at the highest level, and the moments that defined his journey in match fishing. The episode also explores his huge success outside competition, including building the highly respected WalterLand fishing stores across Hungary. Alongside stories from his career, Tamas shares an insight into his personal life and the passion that continues to drive him in angling. The conversation is packed with expert knowledge, amusing anecdotes, and honest reflections from one of the sport’s most decorated figures.

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This is it — Episode 21, the final instalment of The Weigh-In Winter Series with Adam Rooney, Steve Ringer and Matt Godfrey. Before we take a short spring break, the guys tackle your TOUGHEST questions — the ones no one else would answer — covering everything from other brands to angling mistakes and plenty more. Thanks for being part of the journey this season — we've loved every minute. Enjoy the final episode, and we'll see you later in the year!

This is it — Episode 21, the final instalment of The Weigh-In Winter Series with Adam Rooney, Steve Ringer and Matt Godfrey. Before we take a short spring break, the guys tackle your TOUGHEST questions — the ones no one else would answer — covering everything from other brands to angling mistakes and plenty more. Thanks for being part of the journey this season — we've loved every minute. Enjoy the final episode, and we'll see you later in the year!

Episode 20 of The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey and Steve Ringer joined by special guest Tyler Bird, fresh off an incredible weekend after winning the Angling Trust Silver Fish Final. Tyler talks the lads through how his final unfolded, the tactics that secured the title, and how he followed it up by winning the Hallcroft Team of Four Match too! The trio also dives into your listener questions, including whether match fishing faces a worrying future with fewer young anglers coming through the ranks. Expect honest opinions, plenty of banter, and the usual behind-the-scenes insight you can only find on The Weigh-In.

Episode 20 of The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey and Steve Ringer joined by special guest Tyler Bird, fresh off an incredible weekend after winning the Angling Trust Silver Fish Final. Tyler talks the lads through how his final unfolded, the tactics that secured the title, and how he followed it up by winning the Hallcroft Team of Four Match too! The trio also dives into your listener questions, including whether match fishing faces a worrying future with fewer young anglers coming through the ranks. Expect honest opinions, plenty of banter, and the usual behind-the-scenes insight you can only find on The Weigh-In.

Episode 19 of Guru Podcast – The Weigh In sees Matt Godfrey, Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney joined by Andy Bennett to dive into his exciting new venture, the Premier League of Fishing – a fresh, competitive match fishing league where anglers battle it out for promotion and fight to avoid relegation across multiple divisions. The lads get into the format, the vision behind the concept, and what it could mean for the future of competitive angling. As always, the conversation flows into classic Weigh In territory, including the age at which an angler truly hits their prime, a bit of nostalgia around some of our favourite old-school kit, and plenty of your listener questions answered.