The Hooked Pod

The team chat to Deacon about his experience fly fishing in WA’s north. Deacon talks through the ins and outs of fly fishing, reels, line and answers the boys burning questions. They chat about Deacon making his own flies with the aim of chasing his prize fish. Deacon shares his favourite fishing stories including fishing around the world. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow...

Chunk and The Chippy chat beach four wheel driving and how to ensure you make it to your favourite beach fishing spots. The team talks through some tips for beach driving and a few stories of lessons learnt from their time on the sand. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish &a...

School teacher, recreational fisher and artist at Fish on Fish Skins and Native Nautilus, Pat McCarthy joins the Hooked Pod. Pat chats about his process of making art out of fish skins on unique pieces of wood. The boys chat about Pat’s favourite pieces, his surfboards and how you can have your favourite catch immortalised and turned into art. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Fo...

Boat mechanic and owner of Maali Marine, Tom Palfrey joins the boys to chat about boats and motors. Tom talks about his experience as a mechanic on outboard motors and trailers. They share some tips on how to care for your boat motors and trailer to ensure longevity. Tom shares his secret batter to make the tastiest King George Whiting.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow u...

Chunk and the Chippy talk through the top 10 things to do before putting your boat in the water. The team talks through the 10 things to do when putting your boat in the water to ensure your success and safety of your fishing trip.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish &...

Chunk and The Chippy are joined by Jarren Becbloomer who has been in the industry for 18 years fishing across a number of different fisheries. Jarren shares how he found himself fishing commercially and some of the stories of his time on the water, including almost flipping the boat. They discuss the average day of a professional fisherman and Jarren’s thoughts on the longevity of his current busi...

Chunk and the Chippy bring you an Easter special talking all things Salmon fishing off the south west coast! They share tips on location and gear and a few stories of the thrill of catching salmon. If you are visiting the south west over Easter and plan to put a line in the water be sure to give this episode a listen. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https...

Stoward of the fishing industry Dave Palfrey joins the pod. Dave has been fishing since 1979 in the South West of WA and shares his memories including getting a $4 fishing licence and the Whaling industry in Albany. Dave shares stories from his time on the water from when he blew the cabin off a boat to catching a White Pointer. Chunk and Chippy discuss the new generation of fishing and the challe...

Callum Dowell joins the pod to discuss how he cracked the code of catching Bream with his Muss Lures. Callum explains the journey of starting his business and why his handmade lures work. Chunk and The Chippy chat to Callum about his experience in fishing competitions and the unpredictable nature of fishing success. Callum describes the excitement when a fishing icon used his lures and caught his...

Joined by Matt Walkerden who has been recreationally fishing throughout the state of Western Australia for 45 years. Chunk and the Chippy chat to Matt about Wedge island and remote Barramundi fishing at El Questro Station. Matt recounts his memories of catching his first fish and the striking colours of different species he has caught. They chat about inspiring young fisherman, Western Australia’s...

Chunk and the Chippy welcome professional Pilchard fisherman Peter Westerberg. They chat about the Pilchard Herpes outbreak that saw his business come to a halt, old school shark fishing and a few tales of his time on the water.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Ch...

Chunk and the Chippy are joined by Albany born and bread Ryan Bradley. Ryan explores how he became a professional fisherman and shares some of his fishing tales. They discuss the South Coast Marine Park, the challenges of professional fishing and their shared passion for fishing and the ocean. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Co...

Join Chunk and the Chippy on their maiden voyage as they interview each other to discover how they found themselves running Australia’s Best Fish and Chip Shop. They discuss the Chippys move to Albany, Chunks career change and the ups and downs of owning a small businesses. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehooke...