The Intermediate Line Podcast

On Episode 115, we try something very different and unusual. On a mission to supply a customer with a packet of hooks, Chris drives over an hour to fish with a person he has never met in a river he has never fished for a species he has barely targeted, it was during this unusual situation that he decided to record the experience for you guys, the valued listener. On previous podcasts, you hear us talk about the grind and the trials of fly fishing in most situations, now couple that with recording, a new river system, meeting someone new and a plan to fish until the sun comes up... what could go wrong. We hope you enjoy this experimental show. Please leave us a comment if you liked it or didn't like it. If there is intertest, it might be a platform we can build on and polish out performance for you. This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project.

On Episode 115, we go way deep into the psyche of successful angling, somewhat by accident seeing the original concept of the show was meant to be and still sort of is breaking down common fishing cliché's. If you are in a slump, or just trying to figure out what makes a successful angler both on and off the water, then this podcast might be a good show to tie a few flies too, or stare broodingly into the distance whilst aggressively destroying a few VB longnecks and just pondering if these idiots make sense. Who knows, you may not agree with us, but it may tweak a eureka moment that might expand your approach to fishing for greater success. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 113, we are stoked to finally get Angus Reynolds on the show. You guys might know Angus as the NSW gun trout guide who works for AFF, or you might know him from his Instagram page @bong_bong_fly which is a rich tapestry of solid trout captures, stunning landscapes and thought provoking art that celebrates the humble toad fish. Angus has a contagious personality and a great attitude to life and fishing around his local haunts and many travels. On this show we learn about Angus's love of short term adventure and the sum of experiences that has led him to a full time guide lifestyle. We also get to hear of a few close call snake encounters that are not that surprising given how off track Angus gets. And have you ever wondered if any one if straining Vulcans? This is a really cool up beat show, we hope you like it. This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle

On Episode 112, we chat to Mark Burns who is from across the puddle in Pennsylvania USA. Mark is a friend to the show, and the proprietor of Uban Fly Co which is a Guiding and fly tying outfitter for a variety of northern US freshwater predators such as Musky, Pike, Smallmouth, Stripers, Hybrids (Wipers) and Bowfin. Mark who is also one of the Co Hosts of the SVS podcast, is someone we would consider to be a Bucktail aficionado. We get into the parallels between Musky fishing and Murray Cod fishing, in addition to explaining the Brad Bohen designed Buford fly and how its designed to work and what you need to know when selecting one for your fishing. Also on this show we definitely get into it over Bucktail, a passionate topic for all involved that almost makes this show a Bucktail special. Mark is a legend dude, and we are grateful for his time, we hope you enjoy the show. Head over to Marks website by hitting this link Uban Fly Co This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

Just to be clear, to set your expectations for this show, This show with recorded with mystery guest and Central Queensland resident Josh Radloff was about as off the cuff as you can get... You are about to be a fly on the wall of a conversation between 3 mates who have similar interests. So please don't be surprised to hear tales of Sewer Tuskies ( Tilapia), Carp, Politics surrounding the Great Sandy Marine Park, Steven Segal, seasonal goals coming into spring and of course the true origins of Tenkara. Some of the conversation has been redacted to protect the innocent, but what's left in is still thought provoking, silly and hopefully inspiring in some ways. This is an easy listening show that is best listened too over a long drive (without little ears) or while learning a new fly at the vice. And if you want a treat, shazam that last song to see one of the most spun out film clips you will see. The Intermediate Line Podcast is proudly presented by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 110 we chat to staunch Victorian and full time guide, Kiel Jones. Kiel as mentioned is a full time guide working at Millbrook Lakes in Victoria. On the show we chat to Kiel about that 31 lake setup and what sort of diversity that amount of lakes offers customers of Millbrook. Also we learn in this show that Kiel is also very close to setting yup for guiding in the salt also , specialising in Bream. This show in part is like listening to QLD V VIC as Kiel puts the foot down on how lorded introduced species like Barramundi and Saratoga simply because they suit the interests of rec anglers and their devastating impact on less desirable inhabitants is ignored. We also get to the bottom of the Instagram handle Uncletwist. Also on this show we morph into an organic chat about UV resins, the different types there are ( that's right not all resins are the same) in addition to the UV light spectrums and the impacts they have on UV resin performance. This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 109 - Chris sits down with both Dave Bradley and Rod Collings who are Australian Fly Fishing Outfitters, a saltwater fly only guiding operation based in far North Queensland. This interview was recorded on location at AFO house Cardwell and is an organic conversation that covers a little about the AFO Hinchinbrook Challenge at the start but it quickly gets into the nitty gritty which is Dave retiring at the end of this year and handing the push pole over the very competent Rodney. This is an interesting discussion for anyone who yet to fish Hinchinbrook or for those who are planning on going back and want to know a bit about Rod and what the future of AFO looks like. You will hear in this interview that Rod really is the only person who can take this over and handing things over was not a decision Dave took lightly when considering the high expectations his client base has. We also talk about Hinchinbrook as a permit destination and discuss what it offers anglers as a challenging and arguably the most rewarding permit fishery in Australia. Also in the intro Voltz and Chris discuss Chris' trip away, that permit and the up an coming crab fly called "Gav's Crab". This is an awesome show that happens to be right at the end of an Australian Flyfishing legends career and right at the start of another Australian Fly fishing legends future that all took place over a few glasses of Dingo's revenge Rum in what is arguably the place that Permit fishing in Australia started.... Please, enjoy the show. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle

On Episode 108, we chat fly lines with self confessed line- nerd, Bill Mitchell. A multiple Intermediate Line guest, enthusiastic and experienced flats angler, and champion bloke to boot, Bill has a penchant for all things Fly lines. He has a great handle on the anatomy and nuances of the various offerings, particularly saltwater lines. A gifted communicator, Bill and Voltz get down to the nitty gritty and attempt to explain the topic with all sorts of verbosity. I am not sure that they totally right previous podcast wrongs, but they give it a good crack. Chris “too pretty for prison” is away on a “short holiday” but good news comes of that in the end. The lads also give the recently run and won Hinchinbrook Fly Challenge a good going over. Bill provides a detailed explanation of what it takes to finish near the top in this one. This ones a cracker with plenty for everyone, grab a beer and have a listen! This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle

On episode 107 we chat to returning guest and prominent Tasmanian Dan Costelloe. The basis for this chat is that the Intermediate Line is planning a trip to the apple isle to see what the big deal about Trout is and who better that the biggest deal in Launceston, Mr Costelloe. Dan walks us through everything from where to fly into Tasmania to where to get a great coffee, and where its acceptable to wear waders in town to how to get a hold of a boat. Join us we go from Salt to Streams with big Dan the man Costelloe. This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic tackle Project

On Episode 106 we chat to FNQ resident Tyson Palmer. Tyson is a go getter who is still relatively new to fly, yet is ticking off some serious goals. We thought it would be interesting to chat to Tyson about his journey so far. Tyson chats to us about the effort that has been put into some of his outstanding captures in his local waters. This podcast is a story that should be observed by anyone who has recently picked up fly fishing or those that are stale in their recent fishing pursuits. Please enjoy the show This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle

On Episode 105 our guest would need no introduction to many people not only in Australia but all over the world. Steve Starling or "Starlo" is a TV Presenter, Author, Product designer, Blogger, Vlogger and Magazine Editor, but above all that is one of the best fishing communicators we have known. The reason we have Starlo on this show is because Starlo is that conduit between two worlds metaphorically speaking. Starlo is very well known for his contributions to the conventional fishing scene, but is also well known for his successes with fly fishing. This week we chat about that connection and talk to Starlo about why he prefers to flyfish in a lot of circumstances in addition to how Flyfishing can be both effective and frustrating which can make those fly fishing achievements all the more rewarding. Starlo has travelled the world fishing, but it's his results in his own accessible water that make Starlo an inspiration to many. As many would know, Starlo is no slouch when it comes to bream on fly. You can checkout what Starlo is doing on his website Starlo Fishing and subscribe to his YouTube Channel Starlo Gets Real. Or checkout and follow Starlo's Fishtopia that is also on facebook and Instgram. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 104 we chat to one of the most unsung heroes of Australian Fly fishing and Fly tying today.... Pip Clement. What sets Pip apart from some of the guys of his vintage is not only his incredibly well rounded fly fishing experience from around the world, his ability to fish well locally (which is the highest pedestal) nor his incredible fly tying skills... the thing that sets Pip apart from the loudest personalities in the flyfishing game is keen interest to foster the future of the sport, not for money or sponsorship, but for the love of it!! Whether its industry professionals or kids in the tackle store, Pip is never one to make his actions about himself. A true gentleman / and loose unit all at the same time, Pip is an asset to the fishing community as a whole and it is an honour to have on the show for a second time.

On Episode 103 we chat to one of Australian fast rising talents in the fly tying scene, Chad Plooy. Chad is from Port Stevens and is an avid fly fisho who delves into the more technical side of commercial fly tying. Chad has and is still selling flies to customers all over the world for both freshwater and saltwater predators. Checkout Chad's social media pages to see exactly why Chad has risen to where he is so quickly! Also on this show, believe it or not, I think we pulled of a mini fly line episode in a good way. Also be sure to stick around after the interview to hear The Fast Sinking Line podcast. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On episode 102, we chat to all round performer, photographer, guide and level headed nice guy James Norney. Jimmy, as we learn on the show he prefers to be called, is a Victorian based full time flyfishing guide who operates not only in Victoria but also at many stunning saltwater locations around the world. One destination that we will learn about on the show is Cocos island in the Indian ocean which when you you listen to the show sounds like Saltwater Flyfishing paradise. James operates out of Cocos Island starting early next year and on the show we chat about what its taken to setup and get going potentially the next biggest thing in Australian Saltwater Flyfishing. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 101 we talk to Ben Currell who owns and operates Vision Sportsfishing. hailing originally from South east Queensland, we learn that Ben is an avid Fly Fisho and passionate fisherman who can easily make the claim of being a big Barramundi specialist, a claim that not many guides in Australia can make. We listen to Ben talk about new ventures in his business like opening up a productive permit fishery and tackle design. Ben is no slouch that's for sure ands we really hope you enjoy the show. Also on the show we go into detail regarding the latest species craze.... Rods. This show brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle.

Not once in the podcasts early days did we ever think that we would get to 100 downloads per show let alone achieve 100 shows. We want to that this moment to say that from all the staff and production crew at the Intermediate Line, to extend a big thank you to all of you who who tune in and to those that have had their fishing improve from the guests we have had on the specials that we have toiled over during the last 2 years. Also a big thanks to all the guests leading up to now that have taken the time to help make the show possible. This is not the end but rather a milestone that we want to take a moment to show ourselves and give thanks to those who have ridden jetski's, stayed aggressive, showed us that they caught something on fly by putting the rod over their shoulder and scented their flies. We salute you all!! Big thanks to Dan "Scatman" Mamrot for hosting the show and to the Fishercrunt for cleaning up his intro from pure filth to something that will do. The Intermediate line is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle Project

On Episode 99 we present a very special guest, Moreten Valeur joins us for a chat. Morten or Mo as he is known is one of the founders and owner of Ahrex hooks. For those that have been living under a rock, Ahrex hooks is a hook company that is dedicated to fly only hooks, they do not market or cater for conventional fishing which has them focus intently on the needs of Flyfishers and Fly tyers globaly. Ahrex is a company that has been born out of a flyfishing lifestyle, you will hear Mo describe his involvement in the fly-fishing industry for many years and how his latest venture in Ahrex has risen out passion to give back to the fly-fishing community. This is an interesting story that showcases Mo's fishing experience and how that transcended organically from a group of friends in Denmark designing hooks for their own fishing, to the hook of choice for the majority of fly tyers and fly fisherman around the world. Ahrex Hooks This show is brought to you by Beast Brushes and Manic Tackle

On Episode 98 we chat to Scott Mitchell who is the director of the Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance. The FCFA is a non profit organisation that's sole purpose is the see an improved ecosystem in and around the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Straights Marine park which is inside the world heritage listed Fraser Island. The main focus for the group at the moment is removing the anomaly of allowing inshore commercial netting within a designated yellow zone which is essentially the nurseries of the marine ecosystem. This anomaly ( indicated by red lines on GSMP maps) is unique worldwide to this area!! This is an issue close to both of the hosts, but for you as an angler, to pass this off as it doesn't apply to me, you are wrong!! This is a case of industry and commercial gain trumping environmental concerns and the concerns of those who use this marine park recreationally. If the FCFA doesn't get the support of you the recreational angler, no matter where you live in Australia or the world, your apathy is part of the problem. Go to the Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance and read what you can do, it will take hardly any time compared to scouting the flats in search of fish that are declining faster than ever. Click here to go to the FCFA Website This show brought to you by Manic tackle Project and Beast Brushes

On Episode 97 - We chat to South Australian Axel Calvert who is the mastermind behind Freehand Flies. His Fly tying business Freehand Flies is a high end commercial bespoke fly tying business catering for the more technical side of fly tying. We invite Axel on to chat about who he is and what he does but also for a round table discussion regarding fly tying and approaches regarding fly tying. The show gets into some meaty topics that will probably get us cancelled, which can only mean more fishing time really. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

Episode 96 Could be the best episode we have ever done!! Fact of the matter is that due to wild weather where our guest lives, he had to postpone, so we stepped it up with 30 mins notice and produced what could be the podcast of our generation. This episode is best enjoyed at the vice with a longneck of VB, and minimal distractions because everyone will level up from this show!! This show brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

On Episode 95 - We chat to all round top dude Dave Little who resides in Townsville ( North Queensland). Dave is the owner of NQ Saltwater Flies and on this episode we get to know Dave and what he does. We talk about Dave's fly selection and how he stays in his lane to offer his customers a well proven fly that he knows intricately. Dave is also a very diverse fisho, with a passion for all things Onkaparinka and thirst for adventure in amongst the tropical rainforest streams for one of his favourite fish Sooty Grunter. Not many people know Sooty Grunter like Dave who has spent more time than most experimenting with a range of flies and tackle and Dave shares a whack of knowledge on this show. Dave is equally at home on his Townsville flats which is renowned for its tropical flats species. Dave's flies reflect his fishing experiences and on this episode, I feel we illustrate the man the myth the legend quite well. Checkout Dave's flies at the Australian Fly Tyers Co Op here https://www.beastbrushes.com/collections/nq-saltwater-flies This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

Episode 94 - On this episode we call into tropical Cape York and chat to a guy who is living the dream!! The guys I am referring to is Dean Pateman. Dean is a professional fishing guide working for Fish's Fly and Sportfishing. On this show we chat about Weipa a fair bit, but also we get to know the guy we see holding all these glam species up and what series of events lead him to this stage of his life. Also we chat about some new tying products, a couple of shoutouts and we talk about finalising the Dan Frasier Book buy. This show brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

Episode 93 - I am really struggling to find the words to describe how good this show is, let me start by letting you know who Dan is. Dan Frasier is from South Dakota USA and is a Guide, Author ( The Orvis Beginners Guide to Carp Flies), magazine columnist and soon to be host of the Gink and Gasoline podcast Tales on Tails. To say Dan is a good communicator is an understatement, and to put that together with his knowledge of his favourite prey Carp, you have a guy who can cover everything you would ever want to know about Carp. Lets face it, Carp can be a polarizing species, even if you haven't woken up yet to the awesomeness that is Carp, I'm sure as a fisherman of any species, you will greatly appreciate how Dan breaks down his species of choice on the show. Dan goes into detail with fly selection, techniques, environment observation and most interestingly, the physiology of Carp. There is a deep lesson in this show for anyone who looks to further their fishing skills, this is one of our best yet!! This show is presented by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

On Episode 92 - We chat to Steve Peach who is based in and around Sydney. Steve is a true gentleman of the sport who's eagerness to share is easy to see. For those that don't know, Steve has a very well stocked YouTube channel called "Peachy Fly Fishing", it is well worth checking out. We chat to Steve on the show about his YouTube Chanel and about the information he shares regarding Sydney based fishing for species such as Bream, Bass and Trout. Many of our fans will also recall the recent discussions about scent and the polarisation this has sprouted in the fly fishing community. It is Steve who most respectfully created a massive discussion on a Facebook page called Bream on Fly where a lot of views were thrown around regarding using scent and our views on the act. On this show we talk to Steve about that post and we then share our personal philosophies regarding scented flies in an attempt to put the subject to bed. This show is brought to you but Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

Episode 91- On this weeks episode we chat to our first mystery guest who derives from a house of learned Doctors. His expertise in the fields of estuarine ecosystems is unparalleled. On this show we discuss all things urban fly fishing. You know going it on foot around highly populated areas and catching fish in areas others hadn't even considered. Be warned... this episode is 90% filler and 10% killer, if the banter is not your style, maybe tune out of this one. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

On Episode 90 we chat to Steve Morgan who is the director of the ABT tournaments and Fishing Monthly magazine. In addition to the Steve's high level of success within the Tournament scene, Steve is an avid fly fisho who has held multiple records for long Tail Tuna form as far back as the 90's. Steve has also caught a stack of Threadfin, Jewfish and Bass on fly in SEQ which is where Steve is from. On this show we talk about the on flow of tournaments, what they mean to the industry as a whole and how they raise the standard of fishing for everyone. Also on this show we kick the show off by talking about Coldwater v Tropical fly lines and also some great chat about managing tangles also. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

On episode 89 we go into deep discussion regarding eyes on flies. Eyes are so so much more than an aesthetic item. If your one of those guys who proudly announces " Flies don't need eyes, the fish don't care" you might want to tune out of this one. Technically we only just scratched the surface, but what we do talk about is the different types, how they apply to certain flies, how they act in the water, glues, tying methods, what material suit eyes and even which ones don't. We genuinely hope you learn something but even better would be to have your creativity stimulated so you can get on the vice and create something that acts in the water as you intended it too. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes.

On Episode 88- We chat to Greg Walker, a true water man from the Plibara region of Western Australia. Greg is madder than a cut snake who just loves to be on the water, couple that with some of the best saltwater flats fishing in Australia and the interest in building your own watercraft, you got one of Australia's true characters of flyfishing. Greg's approach to life is inspirational and that reflects heavily in his approach to fishing and even more so with his approach to boating. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you mashed 2 jet ski's and an old clinker hull together? find out on this weeks show. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

Epiosode 87 - On this episode, we chat to NQ guide Amos Mapleston. In addition to working with AFO as a fly fishing guide, Amos is also a researcher with QLD Fisheries, its fair to say that Amos simply lives and breaths fishing. On this show we chat to Amos about his connection to all things that live in the water and his approach to his own fishing and putting his customers onto great fish. Also on this show, we go into depth about crab flies. What eats them, how to tie them, how to fish them, the mistakes easily made and the using them in a variety of scenarios. Its a meaty show, we hope you like it Brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes.

Episode 86- On this episode, we chat to Gus lapin, the man behind the curtain at Manic Tackle in Australia. We chat to Gus about who he is, what he has done in addition to his insatiable need to fish. Also on this show we chat about a recent Facebook scandal that your hosts were involved in. On the show we get to tell our side of the story. Bring some ointment, because this may sting a few people. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

One this our 85th show, we venture into one of the squirliest subjects that we have had to talk about on this podcast and that is how to navigate the bullshit on Social Media when your learning fly fishing. We are joined on this how by SEQ flyfishing lord Sammy Hine who recently converted to fly fishing from spin in this time of social media dominating the source of information for new comers to our sport. This was a great show for those that are miffed with fly fishing because of the smoke and mirrors fishing pages on Social Media generally offer. Follow Sam Hine over at @fullcreamfishing This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle and Beast Brushes

Episode 84- If your not a fan of our banter type episodes, then this one may not be for you, but you should give it a go anyway, because in amongst this low brow humour and VB drinking, is some pearls of wisdom from two brothers called Dan and Jarod Mamrot. Dan and Jarod are from Melbourne and are seasoned up streamers. Both of these guys are very experienced with trout and one of them is looking not offend the whole entire cod on fly community. This was a really fun episode, we hope you like it. This show brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

Episode 83 - On this episode we talk to Kelly Mackenzie who is a native Queenslander who is always on the move working as a Veterinarian. On this show, we talk to Kelly while she is is in Tasmania at this point in time. We decided to get Kelly on as we were taken back by Kelly's Instagram page @kellyjayne.fish recently because of its great content. Kelly has over time gravitated towards flyfishing and has fallen head over heals for everything that the Tasmanian wilderness has on offer to pursue her love of trout fishing. On this show we talk about that progression into the sport, the trekking into the Tasmanian wilderness, and also the reaction she sometimes gets from those also out enjoying the Tasmanian great lakes. Kelly has an infectious positive attitude and we really hope you enjoy this show as much as we do. This show is brought to you by Manic tackle Project and Beast Brushes.

Episode 82 - On this episode we have another returning guest... Maddog Bill Mitchell. Bill is a NQ wading aficionado and on this show we talk to Bill regarding his thoughts on wading in NQ and the nuances involved with targeting a variety of species. An interesting discussion that not only discusses the fishing, but the tackle and the safety considerations of wading also. We also talk about out latest Vlog and on the outro your hosts Spencer Gulf and Rocky Outcrop recap the show as only they can. This circus is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project Beast Brushes

Episode 81- On this episode we offer a mildly comprehensive guide to catching Tuna on fly out of small boats in Australia. We invited listener participation on Ep. 81 and comment on the show how a well laid social media trap can create content when your a amateur podcaster, so for that Spencer and Rocky salute you. If you commented on the social media post, we got something for you.... we hope you have your good sport hat on. On this show we cover locations, tides, boats, boat driving, tackle and eating them tasty buggers. in addition to opening discussion regarding the every increasing shark problem. This show brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

On Episode 80, we chat to Northern Territory guide Glenn Watt. Glenn owns and operates Barefoot Fishing Safaris out of Bynoe Harbour and Darwin Harbour. Even though Watty drinks Great Northern, we still had a great chat about the massively overlooked potential of Bynoe and Darwin Harbour as an epic flyfishing destination. Stories of Massive schools of Goldies, Threadies, bastards and permit on flats that get driven over in search of Barramundi, and an incredible pelagic fishery that is al but ignored again due the popularity of Barramundi... not that there is anything wrong with Barra. Glenn is an operator up there that is trying to shine the light on what most of Australia look either side of. Open up Google maps and have a listen to the image Glenn presents and maybe you will consider the NT as your next saltwater flyfishing destination. It sounds incredible to us!! Checkout Barefoot Fishing Safaris click here This show brought to you by Manic Tackle Project and Beast Brushes

Episode 79 - On this episode we see another returned guess in Christopher Heath. Chris is 20,000 Km's into the big lap around Australia and we get him on to talk about the trials involved with planning and adapting. Chris has experienced what most people dream about and that is some of Australia's best and most untouched Saltwater flats fishing. As mentioned Chris is making his way around Australia and is currently in Perth for this interview, we will check back on Chris as he gets on the east coast. This show is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project Beast Brushes

Episode 78 - On this weeks show we are re-united with former host and father of the show Andrew Bolch. After 10 months away from the mic, we get aggressive and arks a stack of pre anticipated questions, and for those interested in why Andy left, its covered in the show also. We also get into deep philosophical chat about sifting through the bullshit on Social Media offers and how to improve your fishing by applying certain filters. We also chat to Andy about fostering his sons keen interest in flyfishing and his new found frustration of stalking Saratoga from the bank. And yes, of course we talked about Carp with the human carp virus himself. The Intermediate line is brought to you by Manic Tackle Project Checkout everything you could ever want here Manic Website

On episode 77, we chat to the Father and Son team from the Millhouse Podcast. The Millhouse podcast is a Podcast that showcases some of the most influential fly fisherman of our time. The show is hosted by Andy Mill and his Son/ student Nicky Mill and to many the Mill name needs no introduction at all. Andy is widely accepted as one of the most successful tarpon anglers the world has known. Nicky is no slouch on the bow either, and is already a force to be reckoned with within the Tournament scene, no doubt will be a big player to watch closely. On this show we get behind the scenes of the podcast and discuss what it takes to produce arguably the worlds most popular Fly fishing Podcast. We also talk about their Father/ Son dynamic, both with the podcast and on the water. We also talk fishing because that's the reason we do all this. Please enjoy the show

On episode 76 we head over to the West Oz and speak to the future of the sport who is actually living in the past ( we explain on the show) about how he got going, what he catches and his pumping fly tying business Dyl's Hand Tied Flies. Dylan had an unusual introduction to fly tying as he explains on the show, and this explains his unique approach and style of tying. On this show we also explore some of the lesser known freshwater Western Australian scene with tales of some of the biggest Murray Cod you have heard of, Bass, Trout and mysterious rocks that run and speak to you through telepathic means. Checkout Dylan on Instagram and Facebook by looking up Dyl's hand Tied Flies and even buy some flies from the legend.

Welcome back folks!! We are starting 2021 the same way we started 2020 with our favourite Aussie Legend Dean Butler. If your listening to this to discover who Dean is, I suggest you go back into our catalogue 12 months and listen to episode 25. For those that don't know, Dean is a world renowned fly Angler/ Guide and star of the hit U.S. Show Shameless. On this show we are pretty much sitting around the digital campfire where the conversation goes in a lot of different, but fly fishing related directions. From Croc stories, to political and environmental issues, then over to discussing the philosophy behind a good angler of any code then trying to find out why the hell more Spanno's aren't pinned on fly. This show is best described as deeply textured and although she is a long one, the conversation really flowed..... Please enjoy the show !!

Episode 74 - On this our last episode of the year, we present one of the worlds most influential anglers, Jako Lucas the founder of Captain Jack Productions. You may have heard of some of his epic cinematic masterpieces such as " Gangsters Of The Flats" or "The African Tiger", "Relentless Pursuit" or his most recent film that features some epic Australian footage " Glorious Bastards". But what you maty not know is that Jako has guided in multiple countries including Mongolia, Russia, Norway and now in the United States. Jako started his career guiding in the very famous Seychelle's where he established a reputation as a great guide. On this show we chat to Jako about that mindset that took him to all these places and also helped him to develop into arguably one of the best flyfishing film makers we have seen. Merry Christmas everyone, thanks for your support and listenership over the last year, we have a lot of fun and we meet great people, and we have very much enjoyed getting the anadromous and catadromous connected..... see you next year.

On episode 73, we invited 2 young guns aboard to offer their perspectives on Australian fishing Podcasts. Our First guest is Mitchel McMaster who is one of the two hosts on the Australian Fishing Podcast called "On the Cast". The second guest is Dr Christopher Bates who is a renowned Mudskipper Biologist (with special interests in water sports) from Townsville and avid listener/ contributor of the show. We have a loosely themed chat about podcasting and what it has meant for these two guys from very different perspectives. Look, at the end of the day we tried to maintain a subject, but to be fair, a lot of this show is just clowning around....we had a lot of fun and really hope you enjoy the show too.... just think it could be worse, we could be talking about fly lines.

On this episode, that we gift to you early in the spirit of Christmas ... Those 2 White Boomers Voltz and Chris, tickle the sleigh bells for this gift idea extravaganza.... oh and we also do Voltzy's world wide of sports yet again.... your welcome.

Episode 71 - On this episode we asked Neil Cunnington to stay up late so we could talk about fly fishing the famous Tongariro river in New Zealand and also about the roots of his fly fishing experience in Mackay central Queensland. Neil's story is a bit different in that he has gone from Tropical Saltwater Fly Fishing to doubling down on Trout. Neil is a very successful angler who is driven to spend as much time on the water as possible, and on this show not only do we have a detailed conversation about the fishing and techniques, but also managing the voices in Neil's head that instruct him to fish hard and fish often. A true gentleman, its was great to have him on the show and we both hope you enjoy that show as much as we did.

Episode 70 - On this episode we are very proud to present one of the forefathers of Australian Saltwater Fly fishing and owner operator of Fish's Fly and Sport Fishing, Alan Philiskirk. Alan, who is affectionately known as Fish has been guiding for 30 years, and has been on the scene right from the start as Australia developed its unique Saltwater Fly fishery. Still today Fish is a very passionate fly fisherman and employs guides who also are passionate about flyfishing. On this show we discuss how Fish got into the sport, his career, and also his involvement in being the first person in Australia to keep a Permit buttoned up on fly and on camera. This is a super interesting show, and if you want to learn more about Fish's Fly and sport fishing checkout his social media pages on Facebook and Instagram or head to his website - https://www.weipaflyfish.com.au/

Episode 69 - Shooting Heads, Haunted Fishing Spots and Sticky Stuff is the title of this weeks plan gone okay. Its just Voltz and Chris again this week, but dare I say it, we may have redeemed ourselves somewhat for the flyline special when we discuss a fraction of what there is to know about fly lines when we talk about Shooting Heads. The question was posed when Chris was talking with the guy pictured who is Tom and yes he is holding a big Jewfish caught on a Game Changer. The conversation seems to naturally turn into adhesives, then we answer a listener question about fly materials storage. This weeks Wide World of Sports is a cracker, some great fish have been caught this week and we reveal how the rod on the shoulder scoring system is derived, so you can play to your strengths for future photos.

Episode 68 - On this episode we chronical Voltzy's recent trip to flats Valhalla, by covering a lot of specific detail that you may not have though was important, but defiantly is. We also have a brief discussion on ethics in the flyfishing/tying creative world and finish off with a very very verbose edition of VWWOS. Tune and get some while your at the tying bench or on the road, we really hope you like the show !!

Episode 67 was a great experience for us, it turned out to be a very lengthy, detailed, passionate and verbose show about how the Flyfishing sausage is made. By that I mean the work that goes into those social media success stories that we scroll onto with excitement and sometimes envy. A big part of this show is discussing the hours, failure and preparation that goes into that seemingly charmed life of an angler who to many looks like they live in the greener paddock. Join me (Chris) and guest host Alex Roy as we share our personal experiences and those experiences of others we know who have experienced “The Grind”.

On this weeks show we chat to our friend Jon Snell. Jon, or Snelly, is a Cairns based guide who operates under the name Jon Snell Fishing Charters. Snelly joins us to chat about a fish that is his favourite fish to catch and to put punters onto, that is the saltwater Barramundi. Snelly takes us through a variety of situations that he likes to find Barra in his local area, the flies he uses in addition to the gear. This episode is almost a saltwater Barra "how to" by a living legend who is well known for consistency, ABBA and all-round getting the job done in all forms of fishing. Also on this show.... well I should say almost on this show, I have to explain why we lost the intro, and we also have another action packed rod over the shoulder review as we keep it very real for another week.