Get Fishing Blog
22 February 2024
Phil Spinks – EP. 12 – The Get Fishing Podcast with Jimmy Willis
In Episode 12 of The Get Fishing Podcast, Jimmy Willis chats with Phil Spinks from Angling Direct.
There are loads of great tips for beginner anglers alongside tales of some spectacular catches as Phil has been close to several British records.
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