How did you get so into the sport of fly fishing?
My dad took me on a lake in England when I was 10. All of a sudden this big trout took my line and nearly pulled me in. I love the adrenaline rush.

You’re known as a fighter. Does fly fishing help with anger management?
Anything I do away from other human beings is therapy for me. I love catching the fish, and I love releasing the fish. I beat the fish, didn’t I?

What kind of fish do you go for?
Anything on a fly rod: bass, trout, salmon, sailfish. When I was doing X-Men: The Last Stand in Vancouver, I bet you I caught 500 salmon. My real ambition is to be a fly-fishing guide.

Does size matter?
I do like the bigger fish. A dream of mine is to catch tarpon in Costa Rica, because they get up to 300 pounds. Pulling in one of those would be like trying to turn an army tank over on its side.

What kind of gear do you use?
I’ve probably got 20 or 30 fishing rods. Of course, you need your net, reels, flies, line; you also need some sandwiches and a few beers.

Do you try to fish when you’re on location for a movie?
I don’t try; I always go. The minute I know I’m doing a movie and I find out where it is, I get on the Internet and find the best guides in the area and what the best local catch is.

Ever fish with friends?
In England I go quite a lot with Guy Ritchie. He’s a very good fisherman. We have some beers and just get out there and fish. It’s a man thing.