Oceanic Mafia

🔥 FEATURED ANGLER – MATTY JOHNSON PLUS🎣 COMPETITION DRAW NIGHT If you've spent any time around the North Queensland fishing scene, chances are you've come across Matty Johnson chasing GTs, throwing topwater lures, jigging deep reefs, and sharing his passion for sportfishing. Matty's YouTube and Instagram channels showcase some of the best fishing our region has to offer, from explosive surface s...

🎙️ New episode with Serge Kutuzov from SergeK Fishing on the Oceanic Mafia Podcast. From discussing creek sessions and polycraft boats, to making the move to Townsville chasing a better fishing lifestyle — this chat covers the lot. 🎣🔥 Serge shares stories from the water, what drew him north, and why simple fishing with good mates still beats just about anything. From dirty creek banks to offshor...

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE – THE ORIGINAL FINLAY 🎣 This one is special. We sit down with the man himself — Gary Finlay, the original Finlay and Adam’s old man — for a proper chat about the early days growing up fishing around Proserpine, life on Murray Island, and eventually making the move to Townsville. Adam and Gary also get into some classic stories about growing up around boats, missing school f...

🎣 BIG NEWS FROM OMP 🎣 We’re kicking this episode off with none other than Cody Angel from Tackle World Bowen . We dive into all things fishing around Bowen — the hotspots, the techniques, and why this region is an absolute weapon for anglers. Cody also shares his insights on where things are heading and what the future of fishing in the area could look like.

🔥 PODCAST DROP 🔥 Cody jumps on with Adam and Matt from Oceanic Mafia for a proper deep dive into Fingermark fishing 🎣💥 This isn’t just theory — it’s real conversations, real laughs, and the kind of knowledge that only comes from time on the water together. From finding the fish to dialing in the right setups, the boys get into what actually works when it counts. If you’ve fished with Adam, you...

🎣 NEW PODCAST LIVE 🎙️ We sit down with Brad – Townsville local and lure expert – diving into how he chooses the right lures and matches them to the areas he fishes. From reading the water to dialing in what’s working, there’s plenty here to sharpen your game. 🎧 Tune in now and let us know your go-to lure!   #OceanicMafia #FishingPodcast #FishingIsLife #NorthQLDFish #LivingTheDream #FishingIsLife

🎙️ New Podcast Episode – Fishing, Mental Health & Having a Laugh We recently had a great chat with Andy and Jo about something we’re pretty passionate about – the connection between fishing and mental health. From time on the water helping clear your head, to the simple joy of a good laugh with mates, fishing has a way of putting life back into perspective. Sometimes the best therapy is fresh...

🎙️ Oceanic Mafia Podcast – Live Bait & Line Fishing It's been raining in Townsville so the boys have sat down to have a chat about Live Bait Fishing. This episode, Deacon and Cody sit down with Adam and get straight into the fundamentals — and the finesse — of live bait and line fishing. 🎣 Live bait and keeping it healthy 🎣 Rig setups for different species 🎣 Bait presentation 🎣 Some mistak...

This one’s a ripper. Dom & Bec from Wild Local Ingham join us on the podcast to talk all things: ✔ Fishing ✔ Business life ✔ Where the industry is heading ✔ Future planning & big-picture thinking Great people, great conversation, and a stack of insight. Have a listen 👇

It’s the best season of the year… Barra Season is OPEN 🔥🐟 So how are you going? Deacon, Adam & Matty jump on the mic to talk first sessions, early wins, near misses, and everything barra. If you’re chasing chrome, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎨🎣 This one’s been a long time coming… We sat down with Paul Clothier — business owner, artist, fisherman, and childhood mate of Adam’s. If you know Paul, you know there’s no shortage of stories. We yarn about: • Growing up together and how fishing shaped it all • Turning creativity into a business • Chasing fish, chasing ideas, and figuring it out as you go • Plenty of la...

🎣 BARRA SEASON IS HERE 🎣 The wait is almost over and it’s time to talk everything barra. Early mornings, rods and that heart-stopping moment when a big silver slab eats your lure 💥 Where ever you’re chasing them – now’s the time to get geared up and get amongst it. Lures, leader, braid, jig heads… We’ll be talking barra tactics, gear, stories and everything in between. So dust off the boat, che...

Townsville barra anglers — this one’s for you 🎣 If you fish the Townsville estuaries and catchments, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Jack Walker. Jack jumps on the podcast to talk all things barra, estuary fishing. From his first encounter with Adam (some would call it stalking 👀) to years of chasing silver slabs in the creeks — it’s an honest, relatable fishing chat.  

We’re in the studio today with Townsville BARRA specialist and Hinchinbrook Barra Bash winner, Dean Heath 🎣 In this episode, Dean joins the guys for a wide-ranging chat covering everything barra, from estuary tactics to reef fishing, and how LiveScope has become a key part of the way they fish in North Queensland. Expect plenty of practical insight, real-world experience, and a few solid fishing...

Let’s talk to Britt — the ringleader of Boats n Beaches and one of our favourite local ladies on the water 🎣🌊 If you know Britt, you already know an explicit language warning is absolutely required… but so is hitting play. This one’s raw, real and seriously entertaining — covering life on the water, the Boats n Beaches community, and plenty of laughs along the way. No filters, no fluff, just goo...

🎙 Impromptu Podcast Drop – Deacon Jumps on the Mic! Deacon joins Adam and Matt for an impromptu podcast simply because he was here… and honestly, it just made sense. If you’ve ever met Deacon, you already know — he’s a fine young lad. He’s Audacity’s very own full-time Boy Friday, he works hard in the background but we thought we'd place the spotlight on him. In this episode, we chat about Deacon’...

Sorry we are late in dropping our next Podcast but it is a doozy! Logan asks Adam 100 and 1, maybe 100 and 2 questions covering everything from fishing to building a charter business.

Behind everything Audacity is our amazing business partner Matt Purcell. Storyteller extraordinaire, Audacity’s grounding force, and and our very own North Queensland convert. Listen to how Adam and Matt met, how Audacity evolved with some great storytelling along the way.

One of our local legends Batesy talks about targeting freshwater barra on the Livescope.   #OceanicMafia #Barramundi #Fishinglegend

Adam talks about the boats that he has used over the years, from personal to running professional charters and where Audacity Crew are heading next.

Meet Bryce and Deacon who help make up Audacity Crew!  This episode discusses Audacity Escapes - the ultimate fishing package run out of the beautiful Lucinda in Far North QLD. 

We’re diving in headfirst — fishing tales, laughs, and unfiltered chats with the crew. Grab a seat, stick around, and let’s reel in some fun! Matty and Adam are ready to let you know what they think.