Marina Gibson
Marina Gibson is a certified FFI casting instructor, fishing guide, passionate conservationist and one of the best known angling personalities in the UK. In 2019 she founded the Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, which now teaches over 400 people a year the art of fly fishing. Marina is also a co-founder of the Cancer and Pisces Trust charity, which aims to improve the lives of cancer sufferers through the therapeutic pastime of angling, fostering connections between nature and communities.
Marina’s transition from city life to pursuing her passion has led her to travel the world with her fly rod, inspiring her global social media following of over 160K to enjoy the outdoors. Additionally, she leverages her platform to advocate for salmon conservation, address environmental concerns, and promote the health benefits of fly fishing. As well as being an ambassador for the Atlantic Salmon Trust and YETI, Marina also serves as a trustee for River Action UK, an organisation committed to combating water pollution.
In April 2024, her book ‘Cast Catch Release’ is set to be released and at the start of 2024, Marina and her husband fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking over the lease of Bywell beat on the River Tyne.