Episodes
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Episode 181 - Gordon Dunlop
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
We are very please to present to you, the second instalment of our interviews with Gordon Dunlop. It is next to impossible to try and cram 50 years of fly fishing into just 2 episodes, and although we all feel we didn't leave it all on the table, we gave it a bloody good nudge. On this episode we get into some of the stories, like having to break wedding anniversary dinner plans while hooked up to VW beetle sized YFT, or Milkfish on worm hatches proving themselves to be the hardest running fish Gordon has ever experienced, to putting that much pressure on Abel BG 5 reels it expands the frame. And as you would expect, more marlin on fly stories than most will have. We genuinely hope you enjoyed the first one, and if you di, your going to love the second one.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Episode 180 - Gordon Dunlop
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
It’s a rare privilege to be able to speak with one of the pioneers of anything, let alone the Australian flyfishing scene. Today’s guest Gordon. Dunlop certainly qualifies as a guy who has been there and done that. We are very fortunate to have Gordon with us today, to share with us, his knowledge and perspective on Australian flyfishing scene right from the beginning.for those “who know”, Gordon certainly doesn’t need any introduction, and for those who have no yet to have the pleasure, Gordon is a true gentleman and pioneer of the scene in Australia. Gordon’s passion for flyfishing really comes through in his podcast and his knowledge of local and global fisheries is incredible. This one is worth 2 to 3 listens at least. Molly Meldrum would say do yourself a favour and have a listen.
This show is brought to you by these sponsors Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel , Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Episode 179 - Chad Plooy from Ploy Flies
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
You asked for it, we brought it... you told us you want more technical fly tying chats, well this is it !! On this episode, we present for the second time, the honourable Chad Plooy from Ploy Flies. We get Chad on to talk about the flies that he specialises in as one of Australia's premier commercial fly tyers.. All the good stuff about Bucktail flies, Game Changers, Slow Water Game Changers, Crab flies (floating sinking, deerhair, suspending), Angry Adams Flies and his own innovations. Its likely you have purchased flies from Chad, many from around this big blue blob have purchased from Chad, and if you have, you might be interested to know the technical side of what goes into making a Nickleback song... oops.. I mean productive flies.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Episode 178 - Kurt Rowlands "living the dream"
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
On Episode 178, we chat to Captain Kurt Rowlands of Fish's Fly and Sportfishing. On this sort of Australia day special episode, we thought you couldn't get more of an Aussie Fly Fishing dream than giving up everything moving to Weipa and working with one of the oldest and most respected guide outfits in Australia. Kurt, a former Hervey Bay Guide, had the universe show him that it was time to bail and head to Weipa, that was over a year ago now and we catch up with Kurt to talk about this huge life change. Yep, we defiantly still talk about the fishing, we also talk about the changes in the scene up there and finally, someone with common sense talks about stepping in the water in probably one of the most dangerous places on earth do so.
Fish's Fly and Sportfishing is loved by the local community, all the guides live there full time and in a place where everyone knows everyone, that makes for a very seamless operation that the punters benefit from. If your heading to Cape York Australia, you'd be crazy as a dedicated flyfisho to look at any other operation other than the oldest flyfishing operation in Cape York that is staffed by absolute wizards on the floppy stick.
Also on this show, we bring up Australia enterprise, and some of our contributions to fly-fishing products world wide. We have a lot to be proud of regarding our Fly fishing product exports, we urge you to support those building us up, and look to not support those attempting to tear it down... that rising tide definitely lists all ships... support Australian based companies along with Aussie made and happy Australia Day!!
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Episode 177 - Death to Follow the Beef
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
We are back folks !! We took some time off and we come back guestless for another year of banter, and real experience based Fly fishing info.
On this show... Death to Follow the Beef !! That's right... they win.
We also do a bit of a recap, we talk about Voltzy's brush with Bream Venom, and the new Beast Brushes shop dog and its intimidation techniques to secure itself as an alpha.
Have you tried to send us a message ? Its not that we don't care... we explain on the show.
Its likely to be underwhelming, but lets try and be supportive as we kick off 2024 !!
Yep, these guys are still with us... please support those who support the show !! Nervous Water, Ketafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Episode 176 - Robbie Mills - The Fly Fishing Playboy
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
On this show, we have the honour of interviewing one of Australia's most legendary personalities... Robert Mills. Millsy as he is known around the country has many achievements off the water, but what many people don't realise is that Millsy is a Darwin resident who is a student of the Darwin shallow water flyfishing opportunities. We chat to Millsy about the little known skinny water of Darwin harbour and surrounding bays and harbours. Darwin is a Barra town.. its rife with High Viz dudes in tinny's with a full esky of VB's, trolling hardbody lures around for some of the best barra fishing known to man.. but, we don't see a lot about the cloak and dagger skinny water opportunities... When Millsy isn't belting out a tune at a the local Karaoke or hanging with the Hilton family, he's is husbanding Barra and scanning the flats for NT tails. We are lucky that such and Australian Idol is willing to expand on this fishery with us.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Nervous Water and Flats Craft
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Ep 175 - Martyn White ( Flicking Feathers)
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
On this episode we talk to Martyn White from Flicking Feathers. Martyn is a Scotsman who is living in Japan and is a very much a traditionalist fly fisherman. Martyn, although is very open to modern innovation, is somewhat of an educator when it comes to traditional flies, both Salt and fresh water flies. One of the main things that separates Martyn from others who are also so consistent at making educational content on YouTube and social media, is that he fishes.. In fact, Martyn is arguably one of the most well rounded content creators when compared to his content creating piers on the before mentioned platforms.
On this show, we chat to Martyn about this approach to his content, we also talk about fishing in Japan. The chats about Japanese Sea Bass and the infamous Japanese Permit are very interesting. The fly tying talk is something that any aspiring fly tyers should not miss... Martyn's approach to tying such a huge variety of flies well, and knowledge of patterns that have come before us is phenomenal.
Also... Voltz is back !!
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Episode 174 - Sam Sumlin ( Spacecoast Flies)
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
On episode 174, we get deep into Saltwater Flies as we chat to Sam Sumlin of Spacecoast Flies . Spacecoast flies is one of the USA's largest retailer of Saltwater Flies. Sam and his business partner tie a lot of those flies, but they also host a Co Op of sorts for local fly tyers as well as a huge range of mas produced flies. These guys are the real deal and we get Sam on to tell us all about these style of flies ( Crabs, Kwaans, Redfish Crack, EP minnows, Sippers, shrimps and poppers). If its lower states saltwater flies... these guys are the experts. A second week in a row that we nerd out on fly tying... you guys are in for a treat.
We also talk about local species that Sam has on the Alabama coast and the panhandle in general. Species such as Redfish, Black Drum and Jack Crevalle to name just a few and how the fishing and flies is thought out. Its an interesting listen that will no doubt translate into any fishery around the world.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Episode 173 - August West
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
On episode 173, we nerd out hard on Pop Fleyes. To do this, we have August West from August on fly, on the show. August is an up and coming commercial fly tyer from Minnesota USA, who specializes in all things Bob Pop. On this show, Voltz isn't with us, which enables Chris and August to deep dive on some of the tying techniques, how to achieve what you want to in the water, the history of some of the patterns, different feathers used in these fleyes, the fusions that have accentuated some of the pop fleye patterns further, Bucktail and Bucktail alternatives and so much more. If you are into tying these sorts of flies or just wanting to have more command over natural materials on a hook, than this show is definitely for you.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Beast Brushes, Power Pole and Flats Craft
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Episode 172 - Jimmy Barwick Snowy Valley Fly Fishing
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
On this episode, we are proud to present for a second time, Jimmy Barwick. Jimmy, has just gone out on his own with his new guiding outfit Snowy Valley Fly Fishing. On the show, Jimmy briefly talks about the events that led up to this new chapter in his life, and shortly after we talk about what SVFF offers its clients, we get into talking about the fishing. For a big part of the show we are talking about the huge Cod Jimmy is catching... 25 over a meter this year ( that doesn't count the ones under a meter) !! We talk about the flies, the lines and tackle the big issue about live scoping. Live scoping is a hugely polarising issue in still water, and we chuck out hat in the ring regarding this debate. We then go onto to talk about the drift boating that Jimmy does on the Tumut River, and what's involved with that. Jimmy offers a well rounded operation that caters for both Natives and Trout.. Be sure to listen in and also go back and have a listen to the first one with Jimmy Episode 150.
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Yo Guess What
We know stuff and we don't put our rod over our shoulder.
Follow the beef people... Don't let someone who doesn't do the type of fishing they preach about waste your time or money.... reward those that show results not promises.