Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:13:10 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836657 en-us © 2026 The Big Lerf Podcast yes 88081e61-309b-5b86-8fc8-e8e4dfdf2d28 Ben episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ben https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pw772og8fpiwu8ydp9ekrpw02rcx?.jpg Episode 32 - How To Win An LRF Competition In this episode Ben and Rich talk over the best way to approach LRF competitions and a catch up about their recent sessions. 

]]> In this episode Ben and Rich talk over the best way to approach LRF competitions and a catch up about their recent sessions. 

]]> The Big Lerf Podcast Buzzsprout-19265630 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3299 2 32 full false Episode 31 - Hooks And Jigheads Deep Dive In this episode Ben and Rich talk over all the jigheads and hooks available on the Big Lerf Tackle Shop. 

]]> In this episode Ben and Rich talk over all the jigheads and hooks available on the Big Lerf Tackle Shop. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-19064895 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 4101 2 31 full false Episode 30 - Winter League 25/26 Results And A Metal Lure Deep Dive In this episode we round up the results of the Winter League, go over recent catches and talk about our favourite metal lures in depth. 

]]> In this episode we round up the results of the Winter League, go over recent catches and talk about our favourite metal lures in depth. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-18920168 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 4743 2 30 full false Episode 29 - A Soft Plastic Lure Deep Dive In this episode Rich and Ben go through all the soft plastic lures on their shop, going through all their favourites and how they use them. 

]]> In this episode Rich and Ben go through all the soft plastic lures on their shop, going through all their favourites and how they use them. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-18803596 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 4765 2 29 full false Episode 28 - 2025 Highlights And 2026 predictions Ben and Rich catch up, preview the year ahead and pick their favourite catches and tackle from 2025, and more.

]]> Ben and Rich catch up, preview the year ahead and pick their favourite catches and tackle from 2025, and more.

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-18503697 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 3906 2 28 full false Episode 27 - The Cornish Lure Festival, Dorset Lure Festival and Weekender Roundup In this episode Ben & Rich discuss the three big competitions they have been involved in during September, plus the magic of the bait needle. 

]]> In this episode Ben & Rich discuss the three big competitions they have been involved in during September, plus the magic of the bait needle. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-18036069 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 4689 2 27 full false Episode 26 - The Big Lerf Fundraiser 2025 Results In this episode, we find our two intrepid Lerfers in a tired state discussing the frankly amazing Fundraiser 2025, plus previewing the events to come and how sea sickness can ruin your bass fishing. 

]]> In this episode, we find our two intrepid Lerfers in a tired state discussing the frankly amazing Fundraiser 2025, plus previewing the events to come and how sea sickness can ruin your bass fishing. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-17590166 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3116 2 26 full false Episode 25 - Amazing April And Snapped Rods In this episode Ben and Rich talk over an incredible April session, talk about rod tips (even broken ones!) and answer your questions.

]]> In this episode Ben and Rich talk over an incredible April session, talk about rod tips (even broken ones!) and answer your questions.

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-17071251 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 5131 2 25 full false Episode 24 - A PB Wrasse For Rich and Winter League Results In this episode we review the Winter League 24/25 but not before sharing the story of Rich's incredible battle with a monster wrasse on the lightest rod he owns!

]]> In this episode we review the Winter League 24/25 but not before sharing the story of Rich's incredible battle with a monster wrasse on the lightest rod he owns!

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-16805072 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4251 2 24 full false Episode 23 - Interview With Mike From Tacklewave In the episode Ben interviews Mike Fulmer who is the owner of Tacklewave LTD, importer of high quality Japanese lure tackle. 

]]> In the episode Ben interviews Mike Fulmer who is the owner of Tacklewave LTD, importer of high quality Japanese lure tackle. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-16492297 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 4626 2 23 full false Episode 22 - 2024 Christmas Special In our first ever Christmas special pod, we talk the Winter League, answer questions from our listeners and pick our favourite Christmas themed stories and tackle.

]]> In our first ever Christmas special pod, we talk the Winter League, answer questions from our listeners and pick our favourite Christmas themed stories and tackle.

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-16244729 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3519 2 22 full false Episode 21 - Wrasse And Our Views On Temu/AliExpress In this episode we sit on the rocks of beautiful South Devon and talk ballan wrasse, with a side helping of dissecting the problem of Temu and AliExpress.

]]> In this episode we sit on the rocks of beautiful South Devon and talk ballan wrasse, with a side helping of dissecting the problem of Temu and AliExpress.

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-16173082 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3128 2 21 full false Episode 20 - Cornish Lure Festival And The Big Lerf Weekender 2024 It's our favourite time of the year, and we have tried our best to condense two epic weekends into an hour and a half! 

]]> It's our favourite time of the year, and we have tried our best to condense two epic weekends into an hour and a half! 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-15891995 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 5750 2 20 full false Episode 19 - Donny Midas Interview Ben and Rich interview Donny who is the owner of Not Guilty Press, our clothing printer and all round great guy. He talks species hunt, printing, street art, travel and so much more. 

]]> Ben and Rich interview Donny who is the owner of Not Guilty Press, our clothing printer and all round great guy. He talks species hunt, printing, street art, travel and so much more. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-15703142 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3922 2 19 full false Episode 18 - We're Back! Fundraiser 24, Weekender 24 and more... It's been too long, but we are back and go into detail as to why. Plus coverage of the Fundraiser 24 and more. 

]]> It's been too long, but we are back and go into detail as to why. Plus coverage of the Fundraiser 24 and more. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-15524840 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3607 2 18 full false Episode 17 - Fundraiser Results and Summer Lerfing In this episode Ben & Rich break down the incredible Big Lerf Fundraiser 2023 and give some advice on how to challenge yourself this summer. 

]]> In this episode Ben & Rich break down the incredible Big Lerf Fundraiser 2023 and give some advice on how to challenge yourself this summer. 

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-13267236 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 3031 LRF, Big Lerf, Summer Fishing, 1 17 full false Episode 16 - Jack Perks Interview And Review Of Britiain's Hidden Fishes In this episode Ben and Joe interview wildlife filmmaker Jack Perks and attend the premiere of his film Britain's Hidden Fishes. There is also their review of the film following the interview. 
*This episode does contain some swearing*

]]> In this episode Ben and Joe interview wildlife filmmaker Jack Perks and attend the premiere of his film Britain's Hidden Fishes. There is also their review of the film following the interview. 
*This episode does contain some swearing*

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12691829 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2159 Jack Perks, The Big Lerf, Jeremy Wade, Britain's Hidden Fishes, LRF, 1 16 full true Episode 15 - Our Top 5 Species, Lures and Techniques In this episode we choose our top 5 LRF species, lures and techniques and there are some surprising results!

]]> In this episode we choose our top 5 LRF species, lures and techniques and there are some surprising results!

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12680926 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 3177 LRF, Light Rock Fishing, Lure Fishing, Lure Podcast, 1 15 full false Episode 14 - Will Pender Interview 2022's Lure Angler Of The Year joins Ben for a long chat about LRF, bass and wrasse fishing, and combining family life with destroying our competitions, tallying up phenomenal numbers of species. 

]]> 2022's Lure Angler Of The Year joins Ben for a long chat about LRF, bass and wrasse fishing, and combining family life with destroying our competitions, tallying up phenomenal numbers of species. 

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12466634 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400 4300 LRF, Interview, Will Pender, Lure Fishing, Lure Fishing For Bass, 1 14 full false Episode 13 - Scented vs Unscented Lures And The Perils Of Spring In this episode, Ben, Rich & Joe talk through the tough spring months, the new magazine, the Winter League and going through unscented vs scented lures. 

]]> In this episode, Ben, Rich & Joe talk through the tough spring months, the new magazine, the Winter League and going through unscented vs scented lures. 

]]> https://ko-fi.com/thebiglerf The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12402425 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2572 LRF, Spring, Lure Fishing, 1 13 full false Episode 12 - Interview With Britain's Oldest Lerfer, Maurice Mitchinton In this episode Ben interviews Maurice Mitchinton, a good friend and inspiration over the years. Ben & Joe also talk through Brixham, the upcoming Big Lerf Magazine, the Winter League and their fishing heroes. 

]]> In this episode Ben interviews Maurice Mitchinton, a good friend and inspiration over the years. Ben & Joe also talk through Brixham, the upcoming Big Lerf Magazine, the Winter League and their fishing heroes. 

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12196978 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2369 LRF, Fishing, Lure fishing, Interview. 1 12 full false Episode 11 - Hartlepool LRF Ben, Rich & Joe talk about their Hartlepool road trip and catch up with the recent Winter League results. 

]]> Ben, Rich & Joe talk about their Hartlepool road trip and catch up with the recent Winter League results. 

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-12103398 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2414 lrf, hartlepool, fishing, light rock fishing, lure fishing, 1 11 full false Episode 10 - LRF Q&A with Ben, Rich and Joe We made it to the tenth episode! To celebrate Ben gets Rich and Joe to answer his LRF Q&A questions from the last year. Plus we go through the early results from the Winter League.

]]> We made it to the tenth episode! To celebrate Ben gets Rich and Joe to answer his LRF Q&A questions from the last year. Plus we go through the early results from the Winter League.

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-11859663 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 3273 fishing, lrf, light rock fishing, fishing podcast, 1 10 full false Episode 9 - How To Catch More Fish This Winter & The Winter League Build Up Ben and Rich share their tips for a successful winter Lerfing and go through this year's Winter League. 

]]> Ben and Rich share their tips for a successful winter Lerfing and go through this year's Winter League. 

]]> The Big Lerf Buzzsprout-11738925 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2858 lrf, light rock fishing, lerfing, the big lerf, winter league, 1 9 full false Episode 8 - The Big Lerf Weekender 2022 In this episode we talk about our Weekender. There were battles with conger eels and strangely, smelt!

]]> In this episode we talk about our Weekender. There were battles with conger eels and strangely, smelt!

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-11366838 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2910 1 8 full false Episode 7 - Summer LRF tips and The Big Lerf Fundraiser 2022 In this episode Ben, Rich and Joe talk through their tips for summer and go through the highlights of The Big Lerf Fundraiser 2022. 

]]> In this episode Ben, Rich and Joe talk through their tips for summer and go through the highlights of The Big Lerf Fundraiser 2022. 

]]> The Big Lerf Podcast Buzzsprout-11032438 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3856 LRF, Fishing, Lure fishing, 1 7 full false Episode 6 - The Big Lerf Winter League & Spring LRF Ben & Rich talk The Big Lerf Winter League, the difficulties of Spring LRF, targeting ballan wrasse and interview each other. 

]]> Ben & Rich talk The Big Lerf Winter League, the difficulties of Spring LRF, targeting ballan wrasse and interview each other. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-10370634 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3045 LRF, Light Rock Fishing, Fishing, Lure Fishing, 1 6 full false Episode 5 - Winter LRF Tips, Ester Line And A Long Overdue Catch Up! Ben, Rich & Joe catch up whilst fishing on the rocks in South East Cornwall. We talk about the ongoing Big Lerf Winter League and future plans, share tips on how to catch fish in winter and much more...

]]> Ben, Rich & Joe catch up whilst fishing on the rocks in South East Cornwall. We talk about the ongoing Big Lerf Winter League and future plans, share tips on how to catch fish in winter and much more...

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-10037875 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2554 1 5 full false Episode 4 - Andy Mytton & Dominic Garnett talk LRF & Hooked On Lure Fishing! Ben & Rich are joined by the authors of Hooked On Lure Fishing for a brilliant chat about the two anglers, their LRF journey and putting together the book. 

]]> Ben & Rich are joined by the authors of Hooked On Lure Fishing for a brilliant chat about the two anglers, their LRF journey and putting together the book. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-9632939 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3779 1 4 full false Episode 3 - The Cornish Lure Festival 2021 The Big Lerf Team talk about the Cornish Lure Festival whilst in The Art Of Fishing tackle shop. 

]]> The Big Lerf Team talk about the Cornish Lure Festival whilst in The Art Of Fishing tackle shop. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-9410042 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3048 Fishing, LRF, Light Rock Fishing, Lure Fishing, The Cornish Lure Festival, 1 3 full false Episode 2 - The Big Lerf Weekender 2021 Ben, Rich & Joe talk over the fantastic success that was The Big Lerf Weekender 2021!

]]> Ben, Rich & Joe talk over the fantastic success that was The Big Lerf Weekender 2021!

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-9208807 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 5117 Angling, Fishing, LRF, 1 2 full false Episode 1 - The Big Lerf Weekender Preview Ben Bassett, Richard Salter & Joe Mole preview the Big Lerf Weekender in September and look forward to the months ahead. 

]]> Ben Bassett, Richard Salter & Joe Mole preview the Big Lerf Weekender in September and look forward to the months ahead. 

]]> Ben Buzzsprout-9032569 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3544 full false