Matt Hayes - regarded as one of the best all-round anglers in the UK - packed his tackle and suitcase for a series of journeys, which took him from the wilds of the Arctic Circle to the warm riverside's of Spain. From airport to lakeside Matt shows viewers how accessible, affordable and exciting weekend fishing breaks can be.

Joining Matt on his travels were some of Europe's top anglers giving him an insider's view on Europe's top fishing destinations. Close to home Matt fished for pike in the Lake District and sea trout on the River Towy in Wales. Casting his net a little wider he also travelled to Madeira to catch the mighty Wahoo, the Azores to fish for Marlin and took his first trip to the Catfish mecca of Mequnienza in Spain, on the banks of the Ebro, where he managed to land a 156lb beauty.

In this fascinating episode, Matt takes us on a helicopter tour around the picturesque peaks of Lapland, where we experience the thrills of mayfly-fishing for brown troat, fly fishing for pike, and nymph-fishing for char. We then travel to Norway where Matt struggles to find the elusive salmon and works and works hard to improve his new techniques. We join him in West Wales for a spot of sea trout fishing on the River Towy, including some brave night-time ventures. Finally he heads to Ireland, where he catches some fine specimens of brown troat. Surrounded by such a diverse and wonderful range of beautiful landscapes, Matt feels utterly at one with nature - and his amazing catches are a bonus!