The Flyfisher's Podcast

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. While these avian visitors may not be our favourite companions, their presence seems to be a lasting one. Fortunately, there are strategies you can employ to catch fish amidst the influx of these persistent birds.

Autumn presents anglers with some of the most rewarding opportunities in flyfishing, but also presents unique challenges. Whether you're targeting delicate sippers, or trying to deal with low flows, Philip shares invaluable tips to ensure you make the most of the river season's closing moments.

When we caught wind that Scott Fly Rod president Jim Bartschi was in New Zealand for the launch of their new Session series, we got excited and gave him a call to find out more. Jim is a global flyfishing identity and is well respected in the trade as a great guy and gifted rod designer. We reveal that the Session is a rod designed for everyone fishing freshwater. Bucking the trend of eyewateringly high prices, the Session is built to the highest standard, at a palatable price. There's real passion behind the Scott fly rod family and this new model. Enjoy!

After a hiatus from the podcast due to a busy shop and lots of fishing, Andrew and Peter sit down to discuss the latest in fly fishing news. From the groundbreaking new Orvis Helios rods to cutting-edge wader technology, there's plenty of new gear on the scene to elevate your fly fishing to the next level. Andrew and Peter also share some bargains that are not to be missed. Tune in to hear all this and more in the latest episode of The Flyfisher's Podcast!

Peter's trip to the north island of New Zealand has come and gone. and with this, a wealth of knowledge has been developed and is thus ready to be passed on. In the latest episode of The Flyfishers podcast, Peter provides the quintessential information for your trip across the ditch. Talking through accommodation, locations, gear and transport, Peter tells all on the north island. listen in for stories of big fish and key details, as this is our NZ 101.

In this episode, we've compiled the ultimate gifts for flyfishers. Whether for yourself, a friend, a colleague or partner, these items are designed to enhance your time on the water or at the tying desk making it more enjoyable and effective. For a more personalized touch, The Flyfisher team is ready to assist with bespoke flyfishing gift options. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Flyfisher!

In this new series, we chat with friends of The Flyfisher whose passion for flyfishing matches our own. We couldn't think of a better bloke to kick it off than Harrison Perrin. Harrison has been a regular visitor at The Flyfisher, and we've keenly watched his passion develop and his experience grow. He's well-travelled and knows his way around a big two-handed fly rod as much as he does a 7'6" 3 weight. Having recently returned from the ultimate nomadic flyfishing trip, Harrison has some sensational stories to tell. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

In todays episode of meet the team, Andrew sits with Flyfisher team member Peter. Every new member of our team brings something to the table and in Peter’s case, it’s The Flyfisher’s Podcast. Peter first came to our attention on the other side of the counter, regularly popping in to top up his fly box and absorb every bit of intel we could provide. He finished school in 2021 and realised that to fuel the car and afford beer in a cost-of-living crises, he would have to hustle; so he got himself a job at JB Hifi. That customer service training had him hit the ground running when he started at The Flyfisher. Of course, being so young, Peter looks at flyfishing through a fresh lens. His passion and ideas are pushing The Flyfisher to help flyfishers everywhere. We hope you enjoy learning more about Peter and what makes him tick in flyfishing.

Craig is an accomplished competition flyfishing coach and angler, representing Australia on the global stage an impressive 19 times. As well as his involvement in Competitive flyfishing, Craig guides lucky anglers on the private waters of Millbrook Lakes. Craig first fished loch style in 1994 while preparing for the Commonwealth championships. He found it to be deadly on our home waters and it rapidly became a preferred technique. Craig is an authority on the technique, recently coaching the Australian team to success in the 2023 Commonwealth flyfishing champs in Islay. In this episode we tap into Craig's extensive knowledge on this deadly technique.

This is our part two chat with fishing identity Jim Allen. Before this episode you should listen to Episode 2, and then Episode 34. I fish with Jim in Tasmania and when you’re at his place, there’s one very strict rule, you have to write up the diary before you leave. He is big on preserving the memories from days fishing and socialising at his shack in Miena and has kept a detailed diary since 1979. Apart from the obvious fishing recollections that reveal great fishing from years gone by, Jim has had some incredible people visit and write up the diary during their stay. We picked out some of the better entries in his diary to discuss them in more detail.

Jim Allen has lived a life consumed by flyfishing. His stories are legendary and after his first episode with us, we couldn’t wait to get him back in for more. Before listening to this episode, have a listen to episode 2. We chat more broadly about Jim's life in flyfishing and it’s the perfect prelude to this episode. Jim has been fishing Tasmania since 1960 and few people could claim to have had as many days on the water in Tassie as Jim has. While building a small empire in mainland Australian fishing, Jim saw potential in fishing tourism being attracted to the central highlands of Tasmania. What eventuated was Jim owning the Central Highlands Lodge, the Great Lake Hotel, and Bridges Brother’s in Hobart. In this part one chat with Jim, we talk about his love affair with Tasmania, and extract some hilarious stories. Jim's vivid memories reveal how the fishing used to be in Tasmania; and as we got going, we realised this had to be a two-part interview. In part two we’ll be dusting off Jim's detailed fishing diaries to discuss some of the more memorable entries. So stay tuned after giving this one a listen.

You can't help but be curious about competition flyfishing; It's shaping the way we fish today and the gear we use. To talk us through it, we sat down with competition flyfisher Erhan Cinar. Erhan recently achieved two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships and guides with Wilderness Fly Fishing. As well as learning more about the competition scene, we tap into Erhans comprehensive technique knowledge to reveal what you can do differently to catch more fish. Competitive or not, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Counter! Tune in to hear Forbes, Andrew and Peter as they sit down after a few drinks and discuss everything from the hottest local fishing opportunities, exciting new products, and a highly anticipated announcement about the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

Here’s the thing, trout like the cold! Winter is one of the best times to chase trout on lakes and so for many of us, when temperatures drop, the lake season begins.We welcome back friend of The Flyfisher Philip Weigall to break it all down. You’ll learn there can be dry fly fishing in Winter, where to go, what to do, and the must-carry flies that help ensure success.

Welcome to another episode of behind the counter! Join Peter and Forbes for the usual banter as well as covering everything from exciting new additions to the fly-tying range, giving a few cracking trip reports and revealing some bargain end of season sale items!

In this episode, we talk bonefish basics. Bonefish are regarded as one of the holy grail species by fly anglers. Growing well in excess of 10 pounds, bonefish do everything a trophy species should, from providing thrilling polaroiding in ankle-deep water to ripping hundreds of yards of backing off fly reels, bonefish will test even the most experienced of anglers. Join shop captain Andrew Fuller, and Scott Xanthoulakis of Wilderness Fly Fishing. Andrew and Scott have abundant bonefishing experience, including fishing in gold-class destinations such as Cocos Keeling Islands, The Seychelles, Aitutaki, Cuba, Venezuela and of course, Christmas Island. Andrew and Scott will reveal all there is to love about bonefish, and what you need to know to to succeed in chasing these elusive creatures.

In this week's episode of Behind the Counter, we cover everything exciting currently happening in flyfishing! We discuss everything from the latest and greatest in gear to exciting news about one of the world's best saltwater destinations reopening.

From south coast bream to North Queensland permit, we’re lucky enough to have some of the world's best flats fishing. In this feature-length episode we’re joined by expert guide and fishing film legend John Haenke. We tap into John’s deep knowledge gained over many decades to reveal the fundamentals of flats fishing, so you can get out there with confidence on your own, or with a guide. For trouties this episode will open your mind to our wonderful flats opportunities, and to the more initiated there’s some gems that might challenge your own theories, and make you a better rounded saltwater flyfisher.

Welcome to our new series: Meet the Team. Join us as we sit down for a quick chat with the friendly individuals that make up the team here at The Flyfisher. Today Peter sat Max Caruso down for a chat. Max is well known in fly fishing circles having written several articles on all things flyfishing and food. Max is devoted to our much-loved local Victorian rivers, lakes, estuaries and beaches. He has travelled to far-flung places such as the Gulf of Mexico and the trophy waters of New Zealand. Max is chafing at the bit to share his knowledge and travel tales with visitors (and maybe even his famous recipes!).

The Goulburn River is Victoria's most popular trout fishery, and for good reason. This season has been an absolute cracker and Wilderness Fly Fishing have fished it hard with unbelievable success. Without a doubt there is a lot to learn about this spectacular trout fishery and there's no better bloke to chat with than our mate at Wilderness Fly Fishing, Scott Xanthoulakis. This tailrace fishery has its flow constantly adjusted for the requirements downstream, and these fluctuations are what make this fishery so good, but also so challenging. Listen in and you'll learn exactly what makes this fishery so good, and how you can improve your own success on this river.