The Intermediate Line Podcast

On Episode 16-  We are super excited to chat to Rene Vaz from Manic Tackle Project . On the show we discuss the recent IFTD show that just happened and chat about the products from Scott Fly rods and Simms Products that stole the show once again!! We also chat about some of the other products Manic has and how Manic develops their products in addition to having a large input into other brands prod...

Episode 15 - The show opens up chatting to Andy about his Nerf Tournament, we talk about an online stalker and we discuss briefly about big Flathead on fly in very shallow water. The guts of the sode is all about modern day adventurer, Luke Wyrtsa from Rock Expeditions. Luke specialises in hunting big fish in remote locations on fly. This show was super interesting for us, all of us at the Interme...

Episode 14 - On this show we are joined in house by Australian YouTuber Andy Thomsen. While Voltzy is on a fishing trip, he got top sit down with Andy. We discuss a bit of flats fishing and also what it has taken to carve out a career in this competitive online video industry. Andy Bolch couldn't join us, he was in a Nerf tournament, and was in cosplay dressed as Daenerys Stormborn... So there is...

We open up this show with a song request. The opening song was requested by Voltz's tail and is dedicated to their latest split #prayforvoltz In episode 13 we open up by talking to Tony Ham who is a QLD Fisheries officer to touch on the latest legislation changes.  From there we chat to Aussie legend, Pip Clement. Pip is a very experienced and well traveled Australian flyfisherman. Pip walks us th...

First of all, we would like to dedicate this episode to Voltzy, we hope you recover well mate #prayforvoltz the whole flyfishing community is with you!! This episode is a new concept for us, we put it out to the listeners that if they wanted to be involved, let us know and we will call you.... I think our below average expectation were met in this episode thank you to Alex Roy, Kyle Murphy, Shane...

On Ep 11, we are joined by far North Queensland guide Al Simson. As well as a guide Al is an Artist, Commercial Fly tier, traveler and Photographer. We jump into talking with Al about his 30 odd years of experience in the Australian Permit scene, and move onto the the Great Barrier Reef, Crocodiles and swimming in remote northern rivers. At the start of the show, Chris is ambushed badly by Andy, V...

Episode 10 - In this is episode we talk to the man who simply has the best job in the world, no question. We talk to Josh Hutchins form the Aussie Fly Fisher  about as many things as we can in as short a time as possible. There was so much to talk about and so much range to cover that there was no way we were going to cover everything.... we will have Josh back to go over more of his crazy life on...

Coming hot with this episode is Andy Vockler or as many of you would know him as ... "Andy from the forum". For those who don't know, Andy is the Australian booking agent for the Villages on Christmas Island (Kiribati). Andy would have to be the most experienced fisherman we have in Australia when it comes to Bonefish and fishing Christmas island. This show goes into detail about the island and ho...

On Episode 8, we chat to Shannon Kitchener. Shannon is as well traveled guy but for us we wanted to chat to him about his local fishing. Shannon goes on to explain how skills learned in your backyard can translate to any type of fishing and how commonly overlooked species have so much to offer. We open up the show talking about techniques for dealing with big flies, with some great info offered. I...

Episode 7 is strange one, we delve into the black arts of superstition and who knows, maybe we up we upset the universe because the internet really screws with us through this show. But, we manage to soldier on and we got some wicked content that "Fast Gav" gave us. If your into DIY crazy trips, this show is for you.   As always, leave us a comment, give us a rating, give us your feedback. The int...

Episode 6 - The episode begins the same way it ends up, and that is with good old fashion meaty discussion. In the beginning of the show, the word "Meaty" takes on a different meaning when compared to the end of the show.  We start off chatting about fly tying and that old chestnut discussion....natural materials v synthetic materials. We move on and spark up a conversation with  Darren "Daz" Brac...

A special episode we made because of the time of year and the popularity of deep schooled impoundment Bass. In this episode we cover the essentials in what you need to know about targeting Bass through late winter early spring. We also discuss what makes an effective Bass Vampire and cover a range of effective techniques that you can try in any Bass impoundment. As always, please give us your feed...

Episode 5- In this episode we talk to Australia's premier fly reel manufacturer, Ash Dunsmore from Harfin reels. Ash is predominately one man band reel manufacturer operating out of Victoria, Australia. We chat to Ash about how his reel manufacturing process from Aluminium bar stock to a fully assembled reel. Also in this episode, we get asked am intriguing question from carp boy that takes us to...

On this episode we get the good oil on Australia's favorite vermin, the hillbilly bonefish. Our very own Andy Bolch takes the reins and leads us down the path of total Carp domination... sort of. Definitely not the last episode we do on Carp, so just chill if we don't cover the carp virus in this one. Carp are a much loved fly target around Australia, and for that reason we intend to get as many d...

Captains Log, Week 3 Episode 3- The Good ship "The intermediate Line" and the resilient crew steer into a wicked interview with Dan Invanoff. Dan is the "BP" of the Australian Flyfishing scene, in that he is a genuine quiet achiever. What Dan don't know about flyfishing in Australia you could write on the back of a postage stamp, and we do our best to expand on the many layers that is Dan Ivanoff....

Rolling on with the second instalment of the Intermediate Line Podcast. On this episode we expand on what we know about Tuna on fly. The focus is on longtail Tuna and Mac Tuna but the knowledge dropped in this episode can no doubt transcend over too Tuna  and many other species. We go on to explain about tackle selection, bait life cycles, boat driving and how to get them in the boat fast. We also...

Welcome to the first episode of the Intermediate Line podcast!! In this Podcast, we have decided to introduce you to the hosts of the show by offering three off the cuff interviews that will help you to get to know the hosts of the show- Andy Bolch, Chris Adams and Voltzy. Also in this episode, we talk about the birth of the world famous VGDC, how to flyfish for Cane Toads, how to survive when los...