The Intermediate Line Podcast

Episode 62 - Weedguards

On this episode, we had an hour to arrange a show as the guest we had booked gave us an hours notice that they couldn't make it... these things happen but.... Mumma didn't raise no quitters here so we came up with as much verbosity as we could to bring you your Friday goodness.
This show ended up going a few ways. We chat about lost fish, comps, and then mainly about weedguards. We also get into a cracking Voltz'ys week in sport, as its been a crazy week in Australian Flyfishing... so many shoutouts.
We hope you enjoy the show.
 

Episode 61 - Dustin Huff

On this episode we are stoked to present Dustin Huff. Dustin is a multiple tournament winning guide based out of Marathon Florida and is a very big part of the lineage of Saltwater Flyfishing history. Dustin talks to us tonight about what he does in the way of guiding, in addition to his own fishing. We also chat about Dustin as young fella which gives an insight into what makes the man such a success today. Dustin reflects on his time fishing with Del Brown and with his more modern clients, Dustin also goes into a few mind blowing stories about what it took to achieve both the 4lb and 6lb IGFA Tarpon world records. This is a very entertaining podcast that was just as much an experience for Me and Voltz as I hope that it will be for you guys. 
Also on this show, Voltz and I take our medicine by reading out reviews from the last show, in particular for the fly line segment.
And as usual, Voltzy's world wide of sports segment is in the end for those who got it done through the week.
 
 
 

Episode 60 - Troy From Minn Repairs and Fly line selection special

On episode 60 of the Intermediate Line Podcast, we chat to Troy Whyte from Minn Repairs about what he does and the importance of a correct setup and maintenance of electric motors.
Also on this show the hosts barely get there with a fly line special that is designed to assist you with selecting a fly line. We attempt to cover a flow chat of sorts that may help you to use a process of elimination when considering a fly line to suit a new rod or a style of fishing.
We are spoilt for choice with flylines from a great selection of excellent manufacturers, yet selecting a flyline can sometimes be a gamble given most sources of information are from either random social media posts without credibility or people with financial interests embedded their advice. Hopefully you will see this as an unbiased look at simply how to select a line that is correct for you. Please enjoy the show.

Episode 59 - Dan Costelloe

This week on episode 59, we chat to Dan Costelloe. Dan is a Tasmanian who loves fishing both the western and lower lakes of Tasmania for some world class Trout fishing. We cover most of the dumb questions that 2 Queenslanders could ask about Trout fishing, in addition to understanding the the ins and outs of hiking into a very harsh part of Australia in search of untouched fishing. 
Also on this show, we lightly go into spring topwater fishing for both fresh and saltwater species. We cover rods, leaders and flies in a general fashion.
In the outro there is more of Voltzy's wide world of sports and we also talk about first aid procedures for marine stings.

Episode 58 - Lubin and Casey Pfeiffer ( The Full Scale Fishing Show)

Episode 58 - Lubin and Casey Pfeiffer are living the life that most people would only dram of. These guys travel the country to attend Fly Fishing tournaments and to create content for their YouTube channel called "The Full Scale Fishing Show". Right now, these South Australians are in Townsville as they make their way around QLD, sampling the best the state has to offer before heading back to Tasmania in the summer to compete in the fly fishing tournament circuit. On the show, we learn a little more about what the fly fishing competition circuit entails and what its provides for the sport. We also talk about the recent adventures they have undertaken that you can find on their You Tube channel.
Click here to go to their YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdD8TCmOCbVmey66mxbLYQ
Also on this show we chat about some fly fishing schools on offer from former guests Lucas Allen and Rod Harrison. Also, if your into crossing Private property for Wyaralong Carp, you may want to give the intro a listen.
 
 

Episode 57 - Lucas Allen ( King Tide Salt Fly)

Episode 57 - What a cracker!! We chat to Lucas Allen from King Tide Salt Fly who is based out of Tauranga, New Zealand. Look.... here is the deal. This show has some bad jokes, some cultural insensitivity, some talk of medical procedures and popular movie franchises... but, we do talk about the very strong and powerful Kingfish and the incredible shallow water fishery Lucas guides at. This fishery is definitely not new, but as a destination for hardcore flats fishermen... it's got to be one of the most underrated misunderstood fisheries going. We sincerely hope that this show opens your mind to the possibility of considering Kingfish as a bucket list skinny water fly target.
Also on this show, we recap Voltzy's journey so far into the krispy Kreme world of sightfishing to Jewfish and the people he brings down around him with his magic jinx.
In addition we have a very detailed and verbose "Voltzy's World of Sport" 
Checkout Lucas' website King Tide Salt Fly

Episode 56 - Australian Flyfishing Outfitters 2020 Eclipse

Episode 56 - We get Dave Bradley back to talk to us about his recent mother ship trip to the Cape York Peninsular. Permit, Golden Trevally, Cobia on Manta rays in waist deep water, Huge Queensland groper, thousands of pelagics and plenty of Rum.
 
Also on this show we chat about internet trolls, discuss new rods coming out, answer a great listeners question and go through the week in sport as Voltzy see's it.
 

Episode 55 - The Flathead Special

Buckle in for Episode 55 where we take on one of the most accessible fish in Australia the humble Flathead. Listen as we try to fill an hour an a half of talking about a species that could easily be narrowed down to a 30 mins chat  hahaha. In all seriousness, the Flathead is a great target for flyfisherman. Experienced guys can target slabs and people transitioning fro m trout to Saltwater can also get runs on the board early on with this species. We both genuinely hope that this show inspires you to look at Flathead as a fly target or to re look at them as a challenge.
Big thanks to Captain Super Bad (Alex Roy) as well for letting us use a pic seeing we don't have anything as stunning as this picture. 

Episode 54 - Adam Altman

Episode 54- We chat with Adam Altman about monster Murray Cod on fly. I get the feeling that making comparative or competitive statements would embarrass him, but I don’t think anybody had as many big cod on fly as Adam. It was a real pleasure talking with him about his passion. He is not afraid of a donut, and what makes it more creditable is that he is fishing in below freezing conditions at dawn or dusk throwing cast after cast. Now imagine that you hadn’t had a bite in the last 10 trips... yep, that committed. For me it was a real insight into a guy who does get it done.I reckon you guys will enjoy this, thanks for your time Adam!!

Episode 53 - Royce Shanks

Episode 53 - On this episode, we chat to the Luderick Jedi .... Royce Shanks. Royce is a second generation Sith Lord of all things Blackfish. We go over the technical aspects of fly fishing for Blackfish or Luderick. This species is very common along the eastern side of Australia and is considered a bread an butter species by many, they can be caught inside estuaries or on the edge of open water with either very basic gear or you can get as technical as you like. The flies that Royce uses are very interesting and are easily made by any fly tyer which make fly fishing for Luderick a very accessible species for a large part of the population for Australians and New Zealanders....
 
Join us as we allow the midichlorians of the dark side flow through us while we learn what we can in this, the latest saga of the The Intermediate Line strikes back.
 
We also discuss the latest poses you can do in front of camera so you can look red hot on the flats this summer
 
There is also a Podcast listener fly tying special offer.... its at the end