The Flyfisher's Podcast

Mar 02 2025 53 ep. 52 mins 32
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As Australia's premier fly shop, The Flyfisher has been helping anglers get the most from their flyfishing since 1967. In this podcast, we hope to inspire, educate, and entertain as we chat with characters that froth on flyfishing as much as we do.

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The Secret Spot - Unlocking Hidden Fishing Gems with Mick Hurren

Mar 02 2025 40 mins  
We all dream of that near-untouched water, the place where solitude meets success, and the fish are bigger and more plentiful. But is a secret spot really the key to better fishing? And how hard is it to find your own?In this episode, we reveal what it takes to discover your own secret spot—and it’s easier than you might think. While we’ll focus on trout fishing, the insights

An Epic Fly Fishing Adventure with Aotearoa Anglers

Feb 28 2025 13 mins  
There are few things better than a fly fishing trip that blows all expectations out of the water—and that’s exactly what we got with Aotearoa Anglers in Southland, New Zealand. In this episode, we dive into an unforgettable three-day adventure, from drifting pristine Southland rivers and hiking into backcountry trout paradise to sight-fishing monster browns on the lakes.With ex

DIY Fly Fishing the South Island of New Zealand

Dec 29 2024 78 mins  
In this episode of The Flyfisher's Podcast, Peter Blackmore and Andrew explore how to plan and execute a successful DIY fly fishing holiday to New Zealand's South Island. New Zealand's South Island is a mecca for fly fishing addicts, offering some of the most diverse and pristine waters in the world. From crystal-clear rivers and challenging backcountry streams to lush lakes and ta

DIY Fly Fishing the North Island of New Zealand

Dec 03 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of The Flyfisher's Podcast, Peter and Andrew explore how to plan and execute a successful DIY fly fishing holiday to New Zealand's North Island. After the boom of La Nina trout fishing in southeastern Australia, the season has returned to a more typical state, leaving many anglers finding their local fishing experiences less than exciting. If that’s you, it might

The Hinchinbrook Fly Fishing Challenge

Sep 30 2024 48 mins  
In Far North Queensland, a saltwater fly fishing competition attracts passionate flyfishers from across Australia. This legendary event, presented by Australian Fly Fishing Outfitters, provided us with an incredible opportunity to experience it firsthand. What began as an intriguing adventure quickly became an unmissable annual highlight. For newcomers, the competition can be a bit

Early Season Flyfishing for Trout

Sep 09 2024 95 mins  
With the 2024/25 trout season kicking off, Andrew and Peter have tapped into expert insights to help you pinpoint the best flyfishing locations and techniques for the early season.Each season presents unique conditions, and this year’s low water levels and some fisheries impacted by cormorants could pose new challenges. To get you prepared, we reached out to our guide network for

On The Flats with Australian Flyfishing Outfitters (Rodney Collings)

Jul 19 2024 33 mins  
During a recent trip to Cocos Keeling Islands, Andrew chats with saltwater flyfishing guru and guide, Rodney Collings.Rodney splits his time between guiding far north Queensland and the crystal clear flats of Cocos. We find out more about Rodney's flyfishing origins and the world-class areas he guides. For more information on Rodney and AFO, head to www.australianflyfishingoutfitte

Streamer Fishing Lakes with Craig Coltman

Jun 13 2024 50 mins  
Simply observing the consistently high-ranked competitive flyfishers reveals there are subtleties to streamer fishing that significantly enhance one's catch rate.As well as deciphering the gear and the flies, Craig explains the 5 basic things we can do during the retrieve, that will transform anyoneinto a lethal streamer angler.

Western Victoria Winter Lake Fishing Predictions

May 28 2024 6 mins  
As the river season draws to a close, we shift our focus to the lakes. To fill us in on which lakes are in good shape, we chat with Philip Weigall and get the good oil.

Cormorant Carnage with Philip Weigall

May 13 2024 20 mins  
Trout anglers in the southeastern region of Australia may have recently observed a downturn in fishing quality, coupled with white bird droppings coating the rocks near their beloved streams. The return of cormorants has undoubtedly left its mark on the fishing scene in recent months. In order to dissect this situation and provide valuable insights, we sat with Philip Weigall. Whil