Episodes
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.
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Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Episode 171 - Freshwater Voltz
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
On this episode there is just a lot.... Here is what we talk about
The rise of Freshwater Voltz
A review of the new Power Pole Move PV motor
Fibreglass boat repair... Do as we say, not as we do
The new Ahrex SA258 CA Bendback hook
Pointers on how to teach a beginner to cast
If your into sledging, learning from ones mistakes, carp and national pride... This one is for you.
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Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Episode 170 - Jamie Howard ( Howard Films)
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Jamie Howard, a man who shaped a genre of Fly-fishing films, set a mood, taught us stuff and showed us things that those who may not ever get to fish for Tarpon, Striper or Bonefish will never see. Still to this day an unmatched filmmaker as far as quality of fly-fishing footage and story telling, Jamie is best known for his iconic flyfishing movies, Chasing Silver, Location X and Andy's Return films. Recently Jamie underwent a mammoth task of documenting the migratory run of Striped Bass in his latest film "Running The Coast" that Jamie describes as his Magnum Opus. Featuring interviews with Bob Popovic, Lefty Kreh and Dave Skok to name a few as well as incredible footage of Stripe eating crab flies and wild blitzes. We chat to Jamie about his personal fishing, the fisherman he films, the birth of the location X concept, how Andy Mill got caught up in Chasing Silver, and the sheer epicenes of how Running The Coast was made as some of the highlights. For this of you who have never seen any of Jamie's work... let these two hard arsed pragmatic fisherman tell you that Jamie makes films for those that are not easily impressed... You would have to be made of stone not to want to sell everything and fish forever after watching these films. Checkout HowardFilms.com and do your self a favour instead of watching the bloody masked singer garbage.
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Episode 169 -CXI after 4 years closed
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
After 4 years of being closed due to Covid, Kiribati ( Christmas Island) since May 4 2023, anglers have just experienced their first season on CXI. Our guest on this show Andy Vockler has just come back from 9 weeks on CXI. Andy is the proprietor of IN2FLY, which is the Australian agent for arguably the best lodge on Kitritimati "The Villages". On this show Chris discusses with Andy how he got involved with the exclusive agency with The Villages, and a little about this community building project. Shortly after that we hit the big questions like how good is the Bonefishing after being closed for 4 years, how far has angler prep come, chumming for GT's WTF !!, is the GT fishing better now ? New recreational fisheries legislation that may affect some, Biggest Bonefish this season/ever and we go there with fly lines.
If you have just been, or planning on going, there is no one in this country (possible even globally) that knows CXI like Andy Vockler, the Barron of Blend 43
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
Episode 168 - Fly Design, and Innovators Special.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Episode 168 - Fly Design, an Innovators Special. As the name suggests, Voltz and Chris break down the approach for innovation in future fly designs by looking at past designs and world class innovators in fly design. The hosts have both been involved with internationally influential fly design, and have first hand insights into the problems these flies were designed to overcome, these are discussed at length during the show.
For those that like to let the creativity of fly design flow through them, or to those that would like to stay true to the original innovators motivation when tying flies, this show is action packed. There are so so many distractions in this modern era of fly tying that mute the understanding of a fly's original design, so we hope that this show offers the listener a re-approach to the way you view the flies you choose to maximise your results on the water... Sometimes following the beef is not enough, and the ability to adapt to your unique species, or a situation you find a common species can mean the difference between fly fishing being a hard thing, or an effective way to catch fish.
This show puts a big part of that puzzle in place for any level of fly tyer, fly designer, or fly consumer.... We both agree, that this episode is core information for improving your results on the water. Fun fact, the picture shown here is the very first fly of what is known as the Slow Water Game Changer, no others came before this fly anywhere in the world.... it is now a very popular fly internationally.
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Friday Aug 04, 2023
Episode 167 - Brett Wolf
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
On episode 167, we are stoked to finally bring you the legendary Brett Wolf. Many will already know about Brett as the guy who put Exmouth on the map as one of Australia's premier fly fishing destinations. It would be fair to say that Brett is the one, who as a guide, developed Exmouth as Australia's most consistent Bonefish fishery. In more recent years, Bretts achievements with permit are hard to ignore. Having both Blochii and Anak Permit, and the incredible biosphere that is the Exmouth Gulf, makes Brett one of the leading operation in OZ to offer many shots at single and small schooled fish, which is what anyone who aims to test themselves on Permit aspires too. On this show Brett offers up some great insights from a guides perspective on fly placement and reading the fishes mood. This show turned out great and is not one to be missed by any self respecting Permaphile.
Exmouth is definitely not only about Permit and Bonefish, and we don't ignore that either as we delve into Bretts experiences with the other great species that are on offer around the Exmouth Gulf and Ningaloo reef.
If you keen to see more of what Brett offers, checkout his website www.ningalooflyfishing.com.au
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Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Episode 166 - Lithium Battery special with Steve Whapham from Green Marine
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
On this episode, we present a definitive look at marine lithium batteries. We are joined by industry expert Steve Whapham, who is the proprietor of Green Marine batteries. On this episode we hit Steve with the big questions... Can Lithium batteries catch on fire? Do they last longer ? What's with the huge price difference? Are they compatible with any charger or AGM batteries? Plus so much more....
There are so many fears and mistruths surrounding lithium technology and we feel as though this show covers it all as we address ours and your listener issued questions.
Also on this show, we go through the top 10 way that you can improve your flyfishing... Some of this might sting a little.
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Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Episode 165 - Mark Davis
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
On this podcast we chat with gun angler Mark Davis about the plethorus of Flyfishing options in the North West of WA. Currently residing in Broome and having fished the Pilbara since pussy was a cat, Mark has enough beef for a cattle station! He is well versed on the flies, techniques and locations. It’s clear from talking with him that he invests a lot of thought and effort into his fishing and flies. A quick perve at his IG page @flying.foam will no doubt make you agree. It’s a good chat, and one our longest. You will need at least a 6pack of veebs, bush chooks or whatever your poison is to do this justice.Also in the intro, Chris and Voltz exchange the usual banter, discuss some exciting new kit on its way, and Voltz rediscovers the joys of fishing for people on IG.This show is proudly brought to you by the usual, yet great Nervous Water , Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Episode 164 Eugene Pawlowski
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
On this episode we chat Eugene Pawlowski, one of Australia's most travelled and experienced guides. You will learn on this episode of an amazing life, one that consists of fishing over 20 countries for some of the world's most sought after fish. Eugene originally a Blues supporter, now living in West Oz, is not short on experience, from the jungles of Bolivia for Golden Dorado, to the pristine Back Country NZ and from Cuban Tarpon to Cape York Australia all the time acquiring a huge repertoire of species and racking up many hours guiding. Some people travel picking fruit, Eugene has hit the road as a professional guide and has not stopped yet. Find out what a life well lived sounds like on this episode.
Also on this episode, yep... we talk crab flies yet again, and the development behind the new school crab flies. We also revert from the new school in the outro and put a difference of opinion of the table as we talk about a $100 6wt Glass Rod and some Jewfish.
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Friday Jun 09, 2023
Episode 163 - Luke Spear
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
On this episode we are privileged to have the legend Luke Spear on the show. Luke hails from the Florida Panhandle which is home to some of the best Tarpon fishing known to man. If the name Spear is familiar to you, its because Luke is the son of legendary pioneer Florida Keys guide Harry Spear. Luke and his Father are both very hands on with Spear Boat works which is a high quality, low volume skiff company that is synonymous with quality whips. We talk to Luke about growing up with Harry Spear as his father, and how that morphed from fishing with Dad, to fly fishing and then following in his footsteps as a full time fly guide in Florida. We also learn about the species that exist in the part of Florida he guides.. Tarpon and Redfish in good numbers, and size.
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