Episode 133: Mike Tyrrell - Survival First Aid & Faith Coleman - Update on Algal Bloom
Send us a textEpisode 133: Mike Tyrrell - Survival First Aid & Faith Coleman - Update on Algal BloomThis week we are joined by 2 great guests to chat about a couple of really important aspects of fishing!Mike Tyrell from Survival First Aid joins us to chat about their innovative first aid kits and tells us all about the journey the family business has been on and how important having the right gear can be to potentially save a life. Their system is a bit different to a standard one size fits all system, with different equipment in specialised kits for all different activities - including fishing boat and 4WDing.As a part of our news segment, we chat with ecologist Faith Coleman for a comprehensive update on the algal blooms causing fish kills across the state. Starting off around Waitpinga Beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula and now including cockle deaths at Goolwa and further fish kills on Kangaroo Island, southern Yorke Peninsula and even as far as the Eyre Peninsula. We find out the science and different factors that lead to this occurring, debunk some of the myths and try to hypothesise what could happen next! We also touch on other news including backlash from an altercation at West Lakes that has backfired for a couple of angry residents who confronted some young anglers and what the fishing community is doing to support the kids!Plus, all the fishing reports including winter whiting, the back end of the local tuna season, crabs remain strong on Yorke Peninsula and the start of the mullet run at Marion Bay. The Fishing Guru is also able to clear up our confusion over the plural of Platypus’s via a voice memo, while our tackle item of the week is the 3 year servicing plan that comes with the new 2025 Shimano Stella!
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Episode 132: Steve, Ash and Popey review the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic
Send us a textEpisode 132: Steve, Ash and Popey review the Port Lincoln Tuna ClassicThis week we are looking back on what was a hugely successful Port Lincoln Tuna Classic, that Dizzy fished in recently over the March long weekend. Steve and Ash have put in a mountain of work to put on another epic event, while Ash is also able to recount his time aboard the Vatican, owned by Popey; the team took out the Calcutta prize of $100k, while also catching the most fish and Champion overall angler. This is one of the best hauls a single boat could ever hope for and a huge testament to the skill and competitive spirit showed by the whole crew! Plus the boys are able to share the dates for next year events and give us a very early preview of the 2026 competition!As always, we have all the latest news in SA fishing, including:An update on the Algal bloom that has killed sea life and closed beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Rumours of an extension to the states ongoing snapper ban. More yabby net exchange from RecFish SA and Green Adelaide. Our tackle item of the week is the new emergency weather radio from Nakd Travel, which is a great addition to anyone's gear when heading out adventuring! The product includes a radio, flashlight, battery pack and SOS alarm; it can be charged via solar panel, hand crank, AAA batteries or USB port. We also have the latest fishing report including a rare Swordfish capture out from Port Lincoln.
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Episode 131: Port Lincoln Tuna Comp wrap up + Shane Mensforth from SA Angler + Marine Safety ‘Stay Afloat’
Send us a textEpisode 131: Port Lincoln Tuna Comp wrap up + Shane Mensforth from SA Angler + Marine Safety ‘Stay Afloat’This week have 2 big guests back for their second round on the podcast:Shane Mensforth from SA Angler joins us to preview the new Autumn edition of the magazine & talks about his summers fishing!Simon Schwerdt from Marine Safety SA comes on to promote the ‘Stay Afloat’ lifejacket clinics they are rolling out across the state to teach people how to service and maintain their own lifejackets + an overview on everything else they are doing to keep SA safe on the water!Plus, Dizzy has just returned from fishing in the Port Lincoln Tuna Comp, with Tony Lukin, aboard his beautiful Veitch 27 Hardtop - A big thankyou to Tony for the opportunity! The competition was an epic success, with over 2,000 tuna caught and released, while the winner of the Calcutta prize, the team aboard ‘The Vatican’ took home over $100,000. While Dizzy didn’t trouble the leaderboard, he re capped an epic weekend, where plenty of fish were caught and lots of fun and banter was shared. A massive shout out to Steve Toome and Ash White for putting on another epic weekend, we can’t wait to come along again next year (Rohdey already has it in his calendar!)We also have some more fishing news including:Abalone diving banned in the southern zone due to the AVG virus.Professional limits of Kingfish to be cracked down on.Bag and boat limits for Garfish and King George Whiting to remain the same. The tackle item of the week is the Iki Pik that everyone at the Tuna comp used to humanely dispatch any fish they were keeping, while the fishing report also covered the Carp Frenzy and a lost Swordfish close to Penneshaw beach!
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Episode 130: Brad Towler, Fleurieu Charters
Send us a textEpisode 130: Brad Towler, Fleurieu ChartersThis week we are joined by Brad Towler who has recently taken over Fleurieu Charters, while continuing to also run Towler Marine, which we discussed in detail when we previously spoke to Brad in episode 52. Running a pair of Clayton Gallant boats, Brad and his team have quickly found success on the Tuna and reef fish around the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island. Brad talks to us about the transition into running the business, some memorable early catches and the plans for the future, which includes a winter spent fishing for barrel tuna out from Port Mac, while the other boat targets winter Whiting closer to home. We also cover all of the news in SA fishing, including:A seasonal closure at Aroona dam.New boat ramp cameras at Wirrina.‘Stay Afloat’ Lifejacket clinics from Marine Safety are running across the state.Another illegal Abalone haul from the West Coast. RIP to Mark Mills who recently passed away after contributing so much to SA fishing.A new species of aquaculture fish aiming to boost local seafood production. We also have updates on all of the upcoming Tuna competitionsDizzy’s pumped to be heading to Port Lincoln for the Tuna comp over the March long weekend, fishing with Tony Lukin aboard ‘Mila Lu’The Wirrina Tuna Comp has again been rescheduled due to weather, with March 22/23 the new dateThe inaugural South Coast Tuna comp is being hosted by the Encounter Bay Footy Club this weekend. Plus, we have all the latest fishing reports including our own session on the squid off the Fleurieu peninsula, cleaning up on the Shimano Sephia jigs (our tackle item of the week) and a big Mulloway caught off the Port Elliot Jetty!
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Episode 129 - Matt Durell - The IkiPik
Send us a textEpisode 129 - Matt Durell - The IkiPikThis week we are joined by Matt Durell, a WA based fisherman who is behind The IkiPik, an Ikijime device that is designed to quickly and humanely kill your catch, ensuring premium eating quality. We chat with Matt about his own fishing in the West, get a run down on how and why to use the product and also discuss the pack he has produced with Tuna Champions which contains everything you need to maximise the eating quality of your catch. We also touch on his other brand, SW Skeletal, which offers a service where Matt will turn your fish frame into a high quality mounted skeleton, keeping your prized catch for a lifetime - He even offers this service to interstate anglers such as us here in SA.We also have all the latest fishing news from across the state:The Wirrina Tuna Slam has been delayed until next weekend (Feb 22/23) due to bad weather.A fisheries boat capsizes while crew was trying to board the Tacoma off Port LincolnThe Boating Safety Strategy from 2025-2030 has been releasedRecFish SA and DIT are running clinics to help people service their lifejacketsAnother drowning off Browns Beach on Yorkes - Should SA introduce mandatory lifejackets for high risk rock fishing locations similar to other states?The worlds shortest fishing season has wrapped up in Michigan - you won’t believe how short it was!We have all the latest fishing reports including Tuna, Yellowfin Whiting, Blue Swimmer Crabs and some epic footage of a Great White off Yorkes! Plus some important gear to stash away in your boat as our tackle item of the week!
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