Reel Action Fishing Podcast
The Reel Action Fishing Podcast (with Guesty and the Ferret).
The Reel Action Fishing Podcast is hosted by Michael Guest and Jonathon Bleakley - better known as Guesty and the Ferret. The boys, who appear on Reel Action TV, cover all things fishing, including the technique, the tackle and any tips you may need when targeting your favourite fish. Throughout the series, Guesty and Jono will interview some incredible anglers and personalities in the fishing industry, while also reliving classic fishing moments through playing real-time audio of fishing trips.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
163cm Mulloway: The Backstory Behind a Fish of a Lifetime 26.11.2020 1:05:55
Seven years ago, Guesty filmed and caught a fish that will forever be edged in his memory; a 163cm Mulloway bobby corking along an estuary break wall. This week, Jono and Guesty sit down to relive that memory, and dive deep into everything that happened that day. Throughout the episode, the boys discuss how the day started badly, how they decided to fish for a mulloway in the first place, what rig...
A Day In the Life of a Guide 18.11.2020 1:00:04
This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast we catch up with Jack 'Fishy' Nolan to talk about what a day in the life of a fishing guide is like. Jack, who has devoted every minute of his life thus far to all things fishing and boating, has found himself spending months on end taking people fishing in the top end, with a few stories to tell for his troubles. For this hour special, we sit down and...
Rescue Operations and Boating Incidents with Stacey Tannos from Marine Rescue NSW 13.11.2020 1:02:33
This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast we invite the Commissioner of Marine Rescue NSW, Stacey Tannos, into the studio to chat boating, fishing and everything in between. Throughout this hour long episode, the team dive deep into a range of topics including some of the boating incidents Stacey has witnessed over the years, huge rescue operations that have occurred in NSW waters, boat ramp fa...
Ebor Dutton Trout Hatchery with Paul "The Big Dog" Sheather 04.11.2020 1:11:22
Ever heard of the Ebor Dutton Trout Hatchery? Well this week we catch up with Paul 'the big dog' Sheather to talk about one of those bucket list things every keen fisherman needs to experience. Paul, who is the NSW regional assistant manager, runs Jono and Guesty through some of the amazing work they do when it comes to raising and releasing Trout into inland streams and waters. As usual, througho...
Becoming a Cameraman with Shane Chalker 27.10.2020 1:33:08
On this weeks episode of the Podcast we sit down with Reel Action TV Cameraman and award winning photographer, Shane Chalker, to talk about his transition from being a still photographer to the cameraman on a National Television show. In what can only be described as an extraordinary upbringing, the boys discuss everything from Shane's experience of being the son of a lighthouse keeper, to working...
Chasing Whiting on Poppers with Brian 'Barney' Perry. 21.10.2020 42:37
On this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast we talk about one of the teams favourite types of fishing: Chasing YellowFin Whiting on Surface Poppers. Half way through the podcast we give our good mate Barney a call to talk about the technique, the terrain, the conditions and the tackle when it comes to these awesome fish. Once considering just a table fish, the boys explain how the Whi...
Rainbow Trout on Topwater Lures and Snake Encounters 13.10.2020 1:00:33
This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast we once again turn out attention to the fresh water and talk about catching Rainbow Trout on topwater lures! The boys dive deep into a style of fishing that isn't conventional amongst even the most keen of trout anglers, and talk about the lures, the terrain and the conditions needed to pull it off. As always, the boys detour to talk about some funny st...
Does SCENT really work on lures? 07.10.2020 39:37
This week on the Podcast Jono and Guesty are back in the studio to talk about something we get asked most about on social media: SCENT! With the release of the new Berkley GULP! Gel we thought we would sit down and discuss the ins-and-outs of using scent on your lures and soft plastics. Throughout the episode the boys discuss the likes of: - how much is too much? - Where should you apply it on...
Topwater YellowFin Tuna with Simon Pender 30.09.2020 1:03:15
This week on the Podcast we are joined by Simon Pender to discuss the ins-and-outs of chasing YellowFin Tuna on Topwater lures. As usual, the boys discuss everything from the technique, the terrain, the tackle and the time to chase these amazing fish. To finish with, however, the boys spend the last 20 minutes chatting about an amazing story of Simon's regarding a recent session he had landing a m...
Catching and Using Live Prawns For Bait 23.09.2020 56:09
This week on the podcast, Jono and Guesty chat about going out and catching your own live prawns to use for bait the next day. The boys discuss everything from how to catch your prawns, the best way to rig them on a hook, the species you can catch, and some of the amazing things they have seen while fishing on the flats. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast.
Live-baiting Kingfish in deep water with Scotty Thorrington 15.09.2020 1:01:11
This week on the Podcast, we catch up with Scott Thorrington from Haven Sportfishing Charters, to chat about catching the mighty Kingfish! We refine our attention this week to catching these hard fighting fish in deep water on a range of live baits, drawing upon the years of experience that Scotty and Guesty have out on the water. Throughout the Podcast, we touch on the terrain you should look for...
Trolling Wahoo on the Nomad DTX Minnow with Damon Olsen 09.09.2020 58:22
This week on the Podcast Jono and Guesty team up with managing director of Nomad Sportfishing Adventures and Nomad Tackle, Damon Olsen, to discuss all the tips and tricks of trolling Wahoo on hardbody lures such as the DTX Minnow. The boys dive deep into how these lures were designed, why they are so effective on Wahoo, and the best way to use them when out on the water chasing these speed machin...
TOP FIVE FOR THE LAST FIVE 02.09.2020 1:05:48
For episode 25 of the podcast we are celebrating in style by going through our 'top five for the last five'. We count down our five most memorable captures on Reel Action TV and give you the backstory as to how and why that fish makes the cut. Guesty has caught some cracking fish over the years, but we put him through the paces to identify five that stand out. The fish he chose weren't necessarily...
Slow Jigging for Reef Species with Sammy Hitzke 25.08.2020 1:14:17
This week on the Podcast Jono and Guesty are again joined by the man from Bris-vegas, Sammy Hitzke , to discuss slow jigging for all the tasty morsels that live in deep water! In what is the longest episode yet, the boys dive deep into the techniques that Guesty and Sammy have tried and tested over the years to hopefully get you and your mates having more success out on the water. During the Podca...
Chasing Bream on Bait in Winter 18.08.2020 50:04
This week on the Podcast Jono and Guesty are back in the studio and focus their attention on the humble bream - the species that kicked off both of the boys fishing apprenticeship's. The team dive into the nuances of chasing bream in winter, and in particular, how to do so using a small hook and a strip of well-presented bait. They discuss everything from where you should be fishing, what hook siz...
Swim-baiting Murray Cod in Impoundments with Harry Watson 11.08.2020 1:00:39
This week on the Podcast, Jono and Guesty call upon Harry Watson to talk about a type of fishing which was come into its own in the last 15 years: Swim-baiting Murray Cod in Impoundments. Harry offers some insightful points on how the trend started, how he found out about it, what techniques and lures he uses, and the weather patterns to look out for when chasing these prehistoric specimens. The b...
The Development of Soft Plastics in the Snapper Scene 04.08.2020 59:32
On this weeks episode, Guesty and Jono take the podcast on the road to join Mark 'Captain' Phillips from the Berkley Australia HQ. The boys put the finer details of fishing techniques on the back burner this week to talk about the development of lures when it comes to snapper fishing and the change which they have gradually seen occur since they began throwing soft plastics for Snapper in the earl...
Dusky Flathead in Winter 28.07.2020 56:48
This week on the Podcast we are back to basics and talking all things about chasing Dusky Flathead in Winter! We dive into our favourite lure selections, the type of weather conditions that make for the best fishing, the importance of keeping in contact with your line, the effect barometric pressure has on Flathead, and even finish with a classic story of the time Guesty landed a 97cm Flathead wit...
Giant Trevally on Poppers with Damon Olsen 21.07.2020 1:05:03
This week on the podcast Jono and Guesty are joined by managing director of Noman Sportfishing Adventures and Nomad Tackle, Damon Olsen, to discuss all things chasing GT's on Poppers. The boys dive deep into the technique, the terrain and all the tips needed to chase one of the hardest fighting fish in the ocean.
Chasing Drummer on Bread 14.07.2020 54:46
This week Jono and Guesty are back in the studio to discuss one of the hardest fighting fish found on our coastlines - the mighty Black Drummer. The boys dive into the mystery of why fish enjoy eating bread, how to use bread effectively through the use of burley and the tackle and tips needed to extract these fish from the rocky terrain. Throughout the podcast the boys even dive into some old stor...
Chasing Snapper on Pilchards 06.07.2020 59:56
This week Jono and Guesty are joined by Toby Francis to discuss chasing Snapper on the humble Pilchard. They dive deep into burley trails, how to rig your baits, where to fish and the type of tackle needed to extract these hard fighting fish! All that and more on this week episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast.
How to get the most out of your Depth Sounder 01.07.2020 1:05:49
This week Jono and Guesty team up with Kenneth Thompson from Lowrance to discuss getting the most out of your depth sounders. The boys chat about locating fish on your depth sounder, identifying what fish are marking up on your screen, and distinguishing between active and inactive schools of fish. Throughout the podcast the boys unpack all the features on a Lowrance unit and explain how you can u...
Shallow Water Snapper on Prawn-style soft plastics with Sammy Hitzke 24.06.2020 59:41
This week Jono and Guesty are again joined by the man himself, Sammy Hitzke, to discuss all things Snapper on Prawn-style soft plastics. The boys discuss everything from the technique, the terrain and the lures needed to target these iconic fish, and even finish up with some ways to cook your catch! Plenty of QLD v NSW banter in this one!
Chasing Squid from Newcastle to Exmouth 17.06.2020 48:53
On this weeks episode Jono and Guesty are back in the studio to discuss the mighty Squid! The boys discuss all the techniques, tips and terrain to chase these awesome looking critters from the central coast of NSW, to Exmouth in Western Australia, even touching on a few classic 'inking' stories which have occurred along the way. All that and more in this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Po...
Golden Trevally with Justin Nye 09.06.2020 40:05
This week on the Podcast, Jono and Guesty are again joined by Justin Nye from Gladstone Fly and Sportfishing to talk about Golden Trevally. Jono relives a trip he recently took to Exmouth to chase these hard fighting fish on soft plastics, while Guesty and Justin discuss a session they had in Queensland while filming for Reel Action TV. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fi...
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