The Flyfisher's Podcast

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...

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 w...

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 f...

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 rap...

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 19...

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...

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 comprehe...

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,...

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 trouti...

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 h...

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 ha...

Join us on this week's episode of behind the counter to hear all that's been happening in the world of flyfishing. From Victorian game fishing to small stream antics.

Join us on this week's episode of Behind the Counter. We reveal all that's been happening in local flyfishing, plus report on Andrew's trip to Cocos, and Josh cracks the cod code on the King.

There's been some time between drinks so we have lots to report on. Andrew finds a challenge in chasing carp, Forbes deserts us, and gear gets tested including the Orvis Helios Blackout, Simms GTS roller and the Lamson Litespeed Marine. Plus we reveal (but don't reveal) some news regarding a new saltwater fly rod from a brand we can't mention...! This episode was a lot of fun to put together and w...

Coco’s Keeling Islands is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the world’s premier saltwater flyfishing destinations. Ross has recently returned from this island paradise and while we were expecting he would have a good trip, the obscene fish count was not expected. Teeming with huge GT’s, permit, and of course trophy bonefish, Cocos should be on your radar if you fly fish and have a pulse. Liste...

In this episode, we get fly fishing weapon Kiel Jones on the phone to chat all things victorian bream fishing. Kiel is an established salt and freshwater flyfishing guide based in victoria and has spent countless hours targeting yellowfin and black bream across the state. Kiel covers all things bream fishing from what gear to use, and what sort of water to look for, to what flies to use in certain...

Join us on this week's episode of Behind the Counter to see what's been going on behind the scenes at the shop!

In this episode, we're joined by good friend at Scientific Anglers, Jeff Pierce. Jeff is a well travelled angler thanks to his role as the international sales manager of Scientific Anglers. He visited us recently to run a demo day in-store and not surprisingly, he attracted a big crowd. Scientific Anglers have been market leaders in fly lines for about as long as The Flyfisher has been in existenc...

There is no more anticipated moment in the Victorian flyfishers calendar, than spring mayflies. We caught up with the oracle of mayfly fishing, Philip Weigall, to learn how we can maximise our success during this exciting time. We thought we knew a lot about mayflies before chatting, but once Philip started, we realised just how much more there is to know. Philip had our panel speechless as he rev...

In this episode, we sit down with the main man behind The Flyfisher - Andrew Fuller. Andrew has been a flyfisher since he was a young kid growing up in country New South Wales, and his love of flyfishing has since seen him travel all over the world. He has worked in the flyfishing industry since 2004, and is the owner of The Flyfisher as you know and love it today. Join us for this enjoyable and e...

Join us on this week's episode of behind the counter to hear about what's been happening in the shop!