Meet the team

Chris Flay

A long time member of our game fishing team, Chris is an expert on river fishing but can turn his hand to many other forms of fishing, with lure fishing on canals beings one of his many alternative disciplines.

Bradley Emmet

Happiest targeting wily old character carp, 'Bradders' is our man for catching the most stunning fish there are - if it's old, gnarly and looks like a wood carving, he's your man!

David Jacobs

Known for his kayak fishing for predatory species like pike and perch, David represents England at international level and is one of the most popular and respected competition anglers on the scene.

Julian Chidgey

South West-based Julian is the true-allrounder; as happy catching carp of the top as he is piking in the depths of Winter, his skillset is immense and he plies them as a professional angling guide.

Gary Fazackerly

Raised in the South but now residing in the North, Gaz is the kind of carp angler that sums up Wychwood; adaptable, original and willing to experiment in search of carp both big and small.

Tim Joyce

A professional guide, Essex-based Tim is a stillwater angler at heart, mixing it up on both smaller venues and large reservoirs, a master of all methods when it comes to catching fish on a fly.

Ollie Jenkins

A keen lure, fly and specialist angler, Ollie is a rising star within the TeamWychwood ranks, proving himself on venues across the Midlands and East Anglia.

Denis Goulding

Our key Irish fly consultant, Denis has international honours galore. His skill across a multitude of waters has made him one of the most highly respected anglers there is..

Mark Austin

A true all-rounder, Bedfordshire-based Mark embodies everything about specialist fishing, targeting different species throughout the year to maximise his time and effort.

Andy Taylor

One of the UK’s best-known competition fly anglers, respected writers, and an angling coach to boot, Andy brings a wealth of experience and passion to the team.

Ian Todman

Brand manager for Wychwood's predator and game fishing products, Ian loves nothing more than targetting predatory species, with a particular love for catfish.

Geoff Hadley

Staffordshire-based Geoff is a die-hard fly angler often found on the Derbyshire derwent and Wye, but his ambitions don't stop at game species.... he loves targetting coarse fish on the fly.

Rhys Thomas

Head of product design at Wychwood, Rhys is an accomplished fly, predator and speci alist angler, able to turn his hand to many techniques in serach of the next bite.

Ian Gregory

Ian has represented Engalnd and is one of the most knowledgable and well-known predator lure anglers out there. He's also a crack shot when it comes to targetting barbel and chub on rivers like the Severn.

Bowie Duffield

It's doesn't matter if it's carp, perch, or just seeing what comes along, Bowie oozes Mr Crabtree-vibes in both his ability to catch from any venue, and his love for just going angling.

Ben Gosling

With a love for life that's unmatched and a love for fishing that's a close second, 'CarperDad' is our resident blogger, targeting carp and documenting it via his Youtube channel

Thom Finney

Although a true all-round angler, Tom specialises in all sort sof fly and lure fishing. He currently resides in Saudi Arabia where he's putting Agitator products through their paces.

Adrian Fautley

A methodical, thinking angler, Adrian isn't phased by big challenges on hard waters. Whether it's low-stock venues or just fishing against the odds, his focussed mindset keeps him catching.

Ian Pateman

Part of the brand team overseeing carp and specialist products within Wychwood, Ian is an angler who's at home on any water, whether it's a day ticket runs venue or a tiny river.

Rob Gibson

Happiest with a camera in his hand... or maybe it's a rod! Whatever, Rob drives the media content for Wychwood but is a seasoned and well-travelled carp and fly angler.

Tony Payne

With a laid-back manner and a smile like a cheshire cat, Tony hides his nature as a true tactical thinker well, having caught big carp from across the UK from some of the hardest waters there are.

Matt Fernandez

When it comes to specialist fishing, Matt's resume is one to envy - he's caught countless specimen barbel, grayling and roach from his home waters in the south of England.

Brent Bird

Whether it's fishing solo or on 'dad & lad' trips with his son, when it comes to focussing on carp fishing, Brent's growing portfolio of fish caught and venues fished is making waves within our team.