Acting
Nov 23, 1961
Smethwick, England, UK
Matt Hayes
Acting
Biography
Hayes has appeared in several TV series alongside his fishing companion and fellow programme contributor Mick Brown. These include The Great Rod Race, The Greater Rod Race and Wet Nets. The first two are both about 30 day challenges from the west coast of Ireland, to the east coast of England. Hayes also starred in the TV series Mainstream, in which he travelled down the UK's most famous rivers from 'source to sea', wetting a line or two along the way. He also starred in 24 Hour Rod Race (Series 1 – June 2012) and 24 Hour Rod Race (Series 2 – October 2013) in which he has no companion. Both series involve episodes with Hayes being set a target which he must meet within 24 hours. He also starred in the multi-series Total Fishing series.
Feature Films (1)
The River Saone has gained a reputation amongst anglers as a stretch of water with many big cat fish lurking beneath its surface. Luke Moffatt travels across the river and offers angling techniques and methods.
Catfish: Big Cats Of The Saone
Television & Series (4)
A group of passionate anglers from the UK push their skills to the limit in six epic locations around the world. In each place, they face challenges for which they need to combine their own talents with local techniques to outwit the environment they find themselves in. The series explores the incredible world of fishing, looking at its variety of fish and their behaviour in distinct environments, and revealing surprising animals and stunning landscapes.
Earth's Wildest Waters: The Big Fish
Fed up with hanging around on the same riverbanks? Join Matt Hayes as he explores Cuba in search of sun, cocktails and of course, fish.
Buena Vista Fishing Club
From Ontario's Lake of the Woods down to the Great Lakes, follow Matt Hayes and Babs Kijewski on the fishing road trip of a lifetime. With the help of some top local fishing guides, they'll hook a few of Canada's most iconic fish and learn about each breathtaking place along the way.
Castaway Canada
Matt Hayes and Mick Brown take up the challenge to catch every species of freshwater fish found in Britain at different locations: 35 fish in 30 days.