The Intermediate Line Podcast

Episode 157 - Brody Sutton (Shallow Water Safaris)

On Episode 157, we catch up with the Co Owner of one of Australia's newest guide outfits Brody Sutton from Shallow Water Safaris). Brody and his father have ventured out into business to take people out into the pristine waters of the Exmouth Gulf and Ningaloo Reef flats. On this show we get to know Brody a bit more and learn about how he got to where he is today in addition to what guiding in Exmouth is like. 
Also on this show, we give a pretty detailed account of the new Power Pole "Move" trolling motors. These motors are nothing like you will have seen before.. a lot faster, a hell of a lot quieter and a lot more efficient. Learn a little more before this giant killer of an electric motor hits Australia.
This show is brought to you by Nervous water, Kettafly, Power Pole and Beast Brushes 

Episode 156 - Starting Out Special

On Episode 156, The hosts reflect back on their respective almost 25 years of flyfishing each, to offer hindsight for beginners and talk about what it was like for them starting out. The show is themed along the lines of what they would do again or do differently if presented with the opportunity to start out again. This essentially is an episode for those starting out, or are interested in giving  the "fluff wand" a go.
The show covers gear selection and compares what the industry wants to sell you versus what you should be buying. Where should you funnel the most funds on a budget. Reels and lines a decision making process that's more simple than you'd think. Figuring out the casting, how important is it to get it right early on, or can you just get by with a scented fly and burley until you get better. Also, the raging debate on whether you should buy or tie flies, and how important is understanding fly tying to a beginner. 
I think if your listening to this as a beginner or looking to get back to basics, you will find a very trimmed pragmatic approach to fly fishing that involves no mystery or elitism... Just an effective way to fish that will require a bit of discipline on your part, and not a lot of money. 
As always, the show exists because of these great sponsors Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole and Beast Brushes

Episode 155 - New Ground with Paul Dolan ( Mackay Fly and Sportfishing)

On episode 155, we are very proud to present to you for the second time around Paul Dolan. Many of you will have listened to Episode 36 when Paul joined us last... Since then, a bit has been going on. As many will know, Mackay has earned its place on the Permit map, and Paul, although not the first person to catch them there, is what we believe is the first person to setup and guide for Permit in the area... And what an impact he has made!! You will hear on the show that last year, Paul got his clients 26 Permit in the net, from 28 days guiding, and many many more that in shots with some dropped fish too. All this after the first half of the year ruined by record floods and a record cold winter in an area that has 5 meter tide variations. 
Pauls passion for his local permit is infectious, you will find it hard not to connect to the passion he radiates during this interview. Australia has so many great Permit destinations, and after listening to this show, you'd be mad not to consider Mackay as part of that conversation. 
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole and Beast Brushes

Episode 154 Wil Flack (Belize_Fly, Tres Pescados)

On episode 154 - We are incredibly pleased to present Wil Flack who is talking to us from Belize in Central America. Will is the head guide operating out of Tres Pescados which is a shop he also owns. Tres Pescados is a world class outfitter, that is synonymous with Belize and its incredible fishery. You may also be aware that Wil is the proprietor of the Belize Permit Club and the guy who started the well known Grand Slam Tournament "Tres Pescados Slam". Wil is a great educator and his style is ultra pragmatic. We got Wil on here to chat about his approach to Permit, and we think that if you are a Permit chaser, Permit holiday maker or someone who wants to tick that bucket list fish off in the future, you will not want to miss this... we do get technical. 
Apologies in advance for those who just not into Permit....In that case, we are also sorry to learn there might be something wrong with you. For first aid, listen to the show.  
This show is presented to you by Nervous Water, Power Pole, Kettafly and BeastBrushes
Checkout Wil's website too - https://belizefly.com/

Episode 153 - Toga Town

The muppets are BACK after a Christmas break, ready to tackle 2023 with lots of aggression and hopefully some good oil from the good people.
This week, we have a chat about a species that’s pretty close to our hearts. Its a favourite target of ours, Saratoga. Consider this an add on Ep.27 The Saratoga special. There’s some hidden gems amongst the usual banter. Chris highlights his latest disaster and how he is going to fix it. Hopefully you enjoy this episode as much as we had putting it together. This episode is brought to you by @beastbrushes @nervouswater @powerpole @kettafly Go fuck yourself San Diego

Episode 152 - Frotherpine

Lets open up this description by saying a massive thank you to you the listener !! You are who we have in mind with every show and we sincerely hope that we have somewhat improved your approach to flyfishing and entertained you along the way !! THANKYOU !!
On Episode 152 our last show for 2022, Chris is back from a week with Rodney Collings from Australian Flyfishing Outfitters,  where they spent 6 days fishing Lake Proserpine and the Whitsundays. Chris gets into the report, the fish caught the fish lost, a serious bear death experience and a top 3 worst fishing experience of all time.. but overall and epic trip with some real trophy fish.
Also on this how we have the return of Doctor Christopher Bates and new to the show Jade "Bee Gee" Gibb to help us to ponder on 2022 and look back at some of the faux pars that we do as flyfisherman... but hey we can all laugh at ourselves right ? 
This show is brought to you each week by these awesome sponsors Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes.... if you want to support us, please support our sponsors... they are all provide the beef !!

Episode 151 - John Billing ( Reel Recovery)

Tonite Voltzy chats one on one with one the industry’s genuine good guys about a fantastic cause.
John Billing has been the Australia leader of Mending Casts, an organisation that gets male and female cancer patients into Fly Fishing. John outlines how this organisation, and fly fishing plays a therapeutic role in the recovery and rehabilitation of cancer sufferers. Through their selfless actions, John and his band of volunteers help patients get the best outcomes for their situation. They deserve recognition and your assistance in the vital role they play in people’s toughest times. This one is well worth a listen. Thank you @mending_casts_inc and @flyfish69 for your commitment to others!
 
This episode is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes

Episode 150 - Jimmy Barwick

As we hit the centaury and a half episode, it brings us great joy to present Jimmy Barwick to the Intermediate Line listeners. Jimmy is originally a Tasmanian who has sought out bigger things than Boags and Potato Cakes. Jimmy is a ticketed captain who have spent time on Superyachts, Game Boats, Flats Skiffs and now Drift Boats. We get to know the man behind the nice guy persona and we learn what drives Jimmy to continue to put his punters onto great fish. Jimmy currently guides for Angus Reynolds from Haul Flyfishing who is s drift boat operator/ guide on the Tumut river, and we will learn on this episode its not as easy as it looks. 
Checkout  https://www.haulflyfishing.com/
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes

Episode 149 - Jack Porter

On Episode 149 we chat to Jack Porter who is a South East Queensland resident commercial fly tyer, and published author.  Jack is tying some incredible flies and on this show, we get to the connection between his fly tying and his fly fishing. Jack has spent a lot of time honing his skills fishing for Australian freshwater natives, from Jungle Perch, to Murray Cod and plenty of Saratoga and Bass in between, this is not to say Jack hasn't spent time those fish that compete with natives such as Trout and Carp. Its fair to say that jack is a fairly well rounded fly fisherman which reflects in his fly tying. Jack is also a member of the Australian Fly tyers Co Op where you will find a selection of his flies, or you can contact him through his social media @porters_flies
 
Also on this show we talk about near death experiences, the re-release of Heads and Tails, Voltzy gives a recap on the BCF Topwater Film Invitational and in the outro, we really get to the bottom of why Voltzy takes photos like he does... you really don't want to miss that analysis... It could take you from zero to hero. 
This episode is presented by Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes

Episode 148 - Return of the Voltz 2

Usually in these captions we try to inspire you listen to the show, but on this weeks show, the first half of the show is a tale of two entwined travellers named Kyle and Voltron. KV as the charismatic duo will now be referred to as, set upon their annual sojourn to Queensland's Whitsunday region. This show captures the highs and the lows of this years trip that clearly highlights that adventure is not for everyone. Hear tales of the one that got a way, survival of incredible weather events, true bonds made with local legends, the wild animals that live on the land and a plethora of lutjanids that requires Google to makes sense of it all, not to mention big blue blobs in shallow water. 
Also on this show we talk about some new Australian inventions entering the fly tying market, tales of woe and success with electric motors and the legends at Minn Repairs who sort them out , our new show sponsor and why we have ditched sponsors in the past and why we work with others, all this and chat about a new Vlog concept that we just might run with... we want to know your thoughts. It might seem like a lightweight show if you have read this far... but I can tell you that this show is a dense as Voltzy's pelt and we know you will enjoy this one. 
This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power Pole and Beast Brushes.