The Intermediate Line Podcast

Episode 91- On this weeks episode we chat to our first mystery guest who derives from a house of learned Doctors. His expertise in the fields of estuarine ecosystems is unparalleled. On this show we discuss all things urban fly fishing. You know going it on foot around highly populated areas and catching fish in areas others hadn't even considered. Be warned... this episode is 90% filler and 10% k...

On Episode 90 we chat to Steve Morgan who is the director of the ABT tournaments and Fishing Monthly magazine. In addition to the Steve's high level of success within the Tournament scene, Steve is an avid fly fisho who has held multiple records for long Tail Tuna form as far back as the 90's. Steve has also caught a stack of Threadfin, Jewfish and Bass on fly in SEQ which is where Steve is from....

On episode 89 we go into deep discussion regarding eyes on flies. Eyes are so so much more than an aesthetic item. If your one of those guys who proudly announces " Flies don't need eyes, the fish don't care" you might want to tune out of this one. Technically we only just scratched the surface, but what we do talk about is the different types, how they apply to certain flies, how they act in the...

On Episode 88- We chat to Greg Walker, a true water man from the Plibara region of Western Australia. Greg is madder than a cut snake who just loves to be on the water, couple that with some of the best saltwater flats fishing in Australia and the interest in building your own watercraft, you got one of Australia's true characters of flyfishing. Greg's approach to life is inspirational and that re...

Epiosode 87 - On this episode, we chat to NQ guide Amos Mapleston. In addition to working with AFO as a fly fishing guide, Amos is also a researcher with QLD Fisheries, its fair to say that Amos simply lives and breaths fishing. On this show we chat to Amos about his connection to all things that live in the water and his approach to his own fishing and putting his customers onto great fish. Also...

Episode 86- On this episode, we chat to Gus lapin, the man behind the curtain at Manic Tackle in Australia. We chat to Gus about who he is, what he has done in addition to his insatiable need to fish. Also on this show we chat about a recent Facebook scandal that your hosts were involved in. On the show we get to tell our side of the story. Bring some ointment, because this may sting a few people....

One this our 85th show, we venture into one of the squirliest subjects that we have had to talk about on this podcast and that is how to navigate the bullshit on Social Media when your learning fly fishing. We are joined on this how by SEQ flyfishing lord Sammy Hine who recently converted to fly fishing from spin in this time of social media dominating the source of information for new comers to o...

Episode 84- If your not a fan of our banter type episodes, then this one may not be for you, but you should give it a go anyway, because in amongst this low brow humour and VB drinking, is some pearls of wisdom from two brothers called  Dan and Jarod Mamrot. Dan and Jarod are from Melbourne and are seasoned up streamers. Both of these guys are very experienced with trout and one of them is looking...

Episode 83 - On this episode we talk to Kelly Mackenzie who is a native Queenslander who is always on the move working as a Veterinarian. On this show, we talk to Kelly while she is is in Tasmania at this point in time. We decided to get Kelly on as we were taken back by Kelly's Instagram page @kellyjayne.fish recently because of its great content. Kelly has over time gravitated towards flyfishing...

Episode 82 - On this episode we have another returning guest... Maddog Bill Mitchell. Bill is a NQ wading aficionado and on this show we talk to Bill regarding his thoughts on wading in NQ and the nuances involved with targeting a variety of  species. An interesting discussion that not only discusses the fishing, but the tackle and the safety considerations of wading also. We also talk about out l...

Episode 81- On this episode we offer a mildly comprehensive guide to catching Tuna on fly out of small boats in Australia. We invited listener participation on Ep. 81 and comment on the show how a well laid social media trap can create content when your a amateur podcaster, so for that Spencer and Rocky salute you. If you commented on the social media post, we got something for you.... we hope you...

On Episode 80, we chat to Northern Territory guide Glenn Watt. Glenn owns and operates Barefoot Fishing Safaris out of Bynoe Harbour and Darwin Harbour. Even though Watty drinks Great Northern, we still had a great chat about the massively overlooked potential of Bynoe and Darwin Harbour as an epic flyfishing destination. Stories of Massive schools of Goldies, Threadies, bastards and permit on fla...

Episode 79 - On this episode we see another returned guess in Christopher Heath. Chris is 20,000 Km's into the big lap around Australia and we get him on to talk about the trials involved with planning and adapting. Chris has experienced what most people dream about and that is some of Australia's best and most untouched Saltwater flats fishing. As mentioned Chris is making his way around Australi...

Episode 78 - On this weeks show we are re-united with former host and father of the show Andrew Bolch. After 10 months away from the mic, we get aggressive and arks a stack of pre anticipated questions, and for those interested in why Andy left, its covered in the show also. We also get into deep philosophical chat about sifting through the bullshit on Social Media offers and how to improve your f...

On episode 77, we chat to the Father and Son team from the Millhouse Podcast. The Millhouse podcast is a Podcast that showcases some of the most influential fly fisherman of our time. The show is hosted by Andy Mill and his Son/ student Nicky Mill and to many the Mill name needs no introduction at all. Andy is widely accepted as one of the most successful tarpon anglers the world has known. Nicky...

On episode 76 we head over to the West Oz and speak to the future of the sport who is actually living in the past ( we explain on the show) about how he got going, what he catches and his pumping fly tying business Dyl's Hand Tied Flies. Dylan had an unusual introduction to fly tying as he explains on the show, and this explains his unique approach and style of tying. On this show we also explore...

Welcome back folks!! We are starting 2021 the same way we started 2020 with our favourite Aussie Legend Dean Butler. If your listening to this to discover who Dean is, I suggest you go back into our catalogue 12 months and listen to episode 25. For those that don't know, Dean is a world renowned fly Angler/ Guide and star of the hit U.S. Show Shameless. On this show we are pretty much sitting arou...

Episode 74 - On this our last episode of the year, we present one of the worlds most influential anglers, Jako Lucas the founder of Captain Jack Productions. You may have heard of some of his epic cinematic masterpieces such as " Gangsters Of The Flats" or "The African Tiger", "Relentless Pursuit" or his most recent film that features some epic Australian footage " Glorious Bastards". But what you...

On episode 73, we invited 2 young guns aboard to offer their perspectives on Australian fishing Podcasts. Our First guest is Mitchel McMaster who is one of the two hosts on the Australian Fishing Podcast called "On the Cast". The second guest is Dr Christopher Bates who is a renowned Mudskipper Biologist (with special interests in water sports) from Townsville and avid listener/ contributor of the...

On this episode, that we gift to you early in the spirit of Christmas ... Those 2 White Boomers Voltz and Chris, tickle the sleigh bells for this gift idea extravaganza.... oh and we also do Voltzy's world wide of sports yet again.... your welcome.

Episode 71 - On this episode we asked Neil Cunnington to stay up late so we could talk about fly fishing the famous Tongariro river in New Zealand and also about the roots of his fly fishing experience in Mackay central Queensland. Neil's story is a bit different in that he has gone from Tropical Saltwater Fly Fishing to doubling down on Trout. Neil is a very successful angler who is driven to spe...

Episode 70 - On this episode we are very proud to present one of the forefathers of Australian Saltwater Fly fishing and owner operator of Fish's Fly and Sport Fishing, Alan Philiskirk. Alan, who is affectionately known as Fish has been guiding for 30 years, and has been on the scene right from the start as Australia developed its unique Saltwater Fly fishery. Still today Fish is a very passionate...

Episode 69 - Shooting Heads, Haunted Fishing Spots and Sticky Stuff is the title of this weeks plan gone okay. Its just Voltz and Chris again this week, but dare I say it, we may have redeemed ourselves somewhat for the flyline special when we discuss a fraction of what there is to know about fly lines when we talk about Shooting Heads. The question was posed when Chris was talking with the guy pi...

Episode 68 - On this episode we chronical Voltzy's recent trip to flats Valhalla, by covering a lot of specific detail that you may not have though was important, but defiantly is. We also have a brief discussion on ethics in the flyfishing/tying creative world and finish off with a very very verbose edition of VWWOS. Tune and get some while your at the tying bench or on the road, we really hope y...

Episode 67 was a great experience for us, it turned out to be a very lengthy, detailed, passionate and verbose show about how the Flyfishing sausage is made. By that I mean the work that goes into those social media success stories that we scroll onto with excitement and sometimes envy. A big part of this show is discussing the hours, failure and preparation that goes into that seemingly charmed l...