The Intermediate Line Podcast

Episode 137 - Comps, Crabs and

On Episode 137, we talk about the rising popularity and success of the Gav's crab. Pictured here in the corner of the first ever Permit to eat one (caught by host Chris) and now seen in a stack more permit since. In a seemingly short period of time, this crab fly has really got some runs on the board, so we chat about its origins and a few directions that many wouldn't know about. Also, we show our age and chat about the golden era of Saltwater Fly Fishing Tournaments in Australia, and the impact they have had on both product development and the old school community that used to actually meet face to face. Sadly, we don't see anything like these tournaments anymore, with only the Hinchinbrook Challenge and the Darwin Fly Rodders flying the flag for what's left. 
This is a pretty meaty chat, one we hope provokes discussion. Should we bring the Tuna comps back? Is the Gav's Crab the Permit slayer we have been looking for? Will we see it go by the wayside in Australian Flyfishing media like many other Australian developed flies?  let us know in the comments.
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Episode 136 - Stu Dodd’s Doddcast

On Episode 136, we chat to West Coast legend Stu Dodd. We had the intention of getting to know Stu on the air having only admired his photos from afar, but what resulted was a rich tapestry of mainly fly fishing related tangents that we took on this episode!!  Not many people have covered the west coast like Stu, and although we are dealing with arguably Australia's most successful colour-blind flyfisho, he has defiantly pinned some of the glamorous fish WA has to offer. He's not a shipwright, yet his home build skiff is mint, be sure to follow along with his Instagram page open. The tangents are thick and the jokes are bad, but we think its a pretty good show, we hope you do to !!
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The Intermediate Vice - Ep 3 Captain Dave Bradley

With over 300 days on the water and a career that spanned 25 years, the now retired captain Dave Bradley has seen a thing or two. When asked for his own opinion of himself as a fly tyer, he doesn't rate himself as fancy, just practical and that's what has seen over 400 permit lock eyes with Dave while he's removing the successful fly. On this show I chat to Dave about what observations he can offer in fly design as it relates to fishes behaviour, the environment they have to contend with and and standout flies he has known. An unsung hero as guides often are when it comes to fly design, Dave is very well known for his Bradley Barra Bunny, but did you know how much input he has had into other popular crab flies? Dave also has a personal insight into some of the more popular and oldest Saltwater flies designed or influenced by the likes of Harry Speak and Steve Huff that get little mention these days when compared to the more popular flies that have been modelled from them. This was a tough one to put together for a fly tying podcast as there was 100 different direction the conversation could have gone, I sincerely hope you enjoy the show and get something out it as a fly tyer. 
 
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Episode 135 - Nicky Mill

Today we present a conversation we had last week with all round nice guy Nicky Mill. Nicky is the creator and co host of the Millhouse Podcast which needs no introduction, but if you haven't heard of it, please do yourself a favour and search it out. This is the second time we have had Nicky on the show, the first time over a year ago with his father and Co Host of the Millhouse Podcast, Andy Mill. On this show we wanted to learn more about Nicky, apart from what we know of him through the podcast, we wanted to know about him as a person, a podcaster, a bow hunter and a fisherman. We really hope you enjoy this show, it was really cool for us to chat to Nicky again and learn more about the dude. I reckon we covered it all ; )
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The Intermediate Vice Ep2 - Nic Stewart

On Episode 2 of The Intermediate Vice, Nic Stewart tells us about the even darker side of fly tying... Composite loops, Tubes, rare and endangered natural materials, Waddington shanks etc... and if that doesn't grab you.. how does talking about Intruders, Munkers and Willy's Whips interest you ? That's right, Nic is a Spey demon and a good one too !!
This is a meaty show, a lot to unpack... you asked for more technical... this one should wet the appetite. 
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Episode 134 - The Reel Show

On Episode 134, the hosts get into a detailed chat about Fly Reels. If your into reels, in the market to buy or just interested in hearing two dudes talk about Cork, Aluminium, Arbours and Porting, then this show just might fit your fetish. From Trout Reels to Blue water reels, to drag stacks and testing drags over motorcycles... wee think we covered it all. 
 
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Special Episode 1 - Andy Bolch

The first of an irregular series of special shows presented by the Intermediate Line Podcast nicknamed "The Intermediate Vice". The Intermediate Vice is hosted by Chris and will feature candid and technical fly tying talk with some of his favourite tyers.
On episode 1, Chris chats to Andy Bolch who is an all-round fan of all fly tying and accomplished angler who is innovative and insightful in his approach to tying flies. Although a fisherman first and foremost, Andy is an occasionally a commercial tyer when he's in the mood. Andy and Chris see eye to eye about many things in fly tying, but strongly disagree on a few items too which we hope makes for an engaging chat to listen too. If you are into tying your own flies or trying to understand fly design, then this new concept just might be a great show to tie flies too. Remember we don't promise any regularity to the Intermediate Vice, but we do promise less jokes and mucking around, and just a straight up conversation about our time at the vice. 
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Episode 133 - Crank Sinatra tells tales of Cocos and fast boats

On Episode One Hundred and Thirty Three, we chat to a ledgend who on the eve of taking a week off, took our offer of doing a podcast with only hours notice. Lubricated with some of WA's finest hops based beverages, Cranky ( Matt Crnojlovic) takes us on a journey of Australia's Seychelle's, Cocos Keeling Island. Cocos ( The Cocchelle's) is a place that holds a stunning array of hard fighting flats species, such as Bonefish, GT's, Triggers, Permit, Silver Biddies, Maori Wrasse and of course Bump Head Parrots. Cranky drops a big truth bomb that has as much dentition as the bumpies themselves when it comes to fishing for them,  that may make you rethink the beef when you are looking at the various Bumphead captures around the world. 
We also go over that GT he caught on 20lb tippet that Cranky himself calls the best fish of his life!! A big call from a dude who has pinned a crazy amount of great species... the story is great !!  Also learn about Usain Boat, the baddest boat in the west !!
Cocos Keeling can be accessed by contacting Hello Backing https://hellobacking.com.au/
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Episode 132 - Dr Owen Li

On Episode 132, we are honoured to have Dr Owen Li on the show. Owen is a Doctor of Social Science specialising in recreational fishing activity. Owen joins us on the show today to discuss the wide spread shark problem that recreational commercial anglers have been experiencing in recent years. Owen is on of the main guys behind the info fish app called "Sharkd". This app is a free app that provides researchers like Owen valuable data on non desirable shark interactions so that this information can be studied by those that can effect policy and change. Many anglers complain about the shark problem yet are still not aware of the app, but will complain that nothing is being done about the problem. Owen and his team are offering a real solution to being heard, that may be the start of fixing the issue. 
You can get Sharkd for any device where you normally get your apps. 
Photo credit - Stu Dodd
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Episode 131 - Mark ”Bargy” Bargenquast

On Episode 131 we have a very special show, a guy both of us have watched and admired for a long time, Mark Bargenquast. Mark or Bargy as he is known has been a saltwater guide for many years, starting his operation in Hervey Bay where his skill out shone a lot of the guiding available there at the time. Bargy also featured in Taz Jefferies film Black Torpedos where he caught the first Hervey Bay Permit caught on film, amongst the other iconic species that Hervey bay has to offer. Bargy recently took over the iconic saltwater guiding operation from Allan Philiskirk in Weipa known as Fish's Fly and Sportfishing. We chat to Bargy about his old stomping ground in Hervey Bay and reflect on the changes in the area over a lifetime. We also chat about his operation, hunting, his boats and some advice for those fishing with guides. Bargy is a guides guide, a well known personality and an all round top block who lives and works in what is arguably one of the worlds best Saltwater Flyfishing destinations in the world. 
Checkout Bargy's website here - Weipaflyfish.com.au
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