Send us a textEpisode 148: Asher DezseryThis week we are joined by RecFish SA CEO Asher Dezsery to discuss the disappointing news that recreational bag limits have been cut in both gulfs as a result of the Algal Bloom. Asher talks us through the limited notice they were given and how they are in ongoing discussions with the Government about this issue. While it is disappointing to see bag limits cut (particularly when commercial fishers in Spencer Gulf are unaffected) it is promising to hear that there are still a few positives including ongoing plans to buy out commercial licenses and further funding for fish stocking and creating new habitat. We also chat about the Lets Go Fishing Competition and hear some tips on how our listeners can have the best chance at winning one of the $10k prizes on offer. We also touch on the rest of the SA Fishing news including the Governments summer plan to manage the Algae, the Streaky Bay Jetty is re opened after repairs to keep it safe and the Port Moorowie boat ramp is repaired for free by a local contractor after sustaining damage in recent storms.We chat about Rohdey’s fishing in Port Douglas last week including how he uses Shimano Neoprene reel covers to provide peace of mind that our reels will arrive safely! We also have the latest fishing reports including improved fishing on the eastern side of Yorke Peninsula, a hot Kingfish bite in Spencer Gulf, proof of Murray Cod breeding in Happy Valley, a rare catch of a Cod in Mawson Lakes and a billfish filmed swimming around the Port Lincoln Jetty.
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Episode 147: Levi Nash, SAFTAG
Send us a textEpisode 147 - Levi Nash, SAFTAGThis week we are joined by Levi Nash from SAFTAG, South Australia’s fish tagging program. He gives us a run down of the program and the different ways that people can get involved in tagging fish including the new option of joining as a RecFish SA Citizen Science Member. He also runs us through the different types of tags and how they are used on different species, as well as talking about some of the huge distances tagged fish have travelled. We chat about the King George Whiting we recently caught, 1 week after it was tagged in the exact same location and also talk about the plans for some tagged fish to be released with cash prizes on offer to help the industry bounce back from the Algal Bloom. We also have all the latest fishing news including:The RecFish SA AGM is coming up with calls for nominations to fill some board positions.The I-Naturalist Website has hit 50,000 observations of fish deaths resulting from the Algal BloomGone Fishing Day is coming up on October 19 with RecFish hosting an event at Happy Valley.Shark necropsy results released with some but not all directly blamed on the Algal Bloom.Cray Season opens in the states South East.We chat about the Yeti 14 litre Daytrip Cooler bag as our tackle item of the week and have a massive fishing report including a hot KGW bite at Port Victoria, better reports in the Gulf of St Vincent over the long weekend, natives at Bundaleer and Happy Valley, Barrel Tuna at Portland and Kingfish at Port Augusta.
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Episode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for Narungga
Send us a textEpisode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for NarunggaThis week we are joined by Yorke Peninsula Politician Fraser Ellis to discuss a few big issues affecting fishing on Yorkes. The Marion Bay boat ramp has been a big news issue, after having nearly $4 million spent on a new ramp, ongoing issues have forced the Council to remove the walkway and pylons leaving it very similar to the old ramp. Fraser gives us his own opinions on this and also encourages Councils to follow the lead of the Barrunga West Council and waive boat ramp fees to encourage tourism into their regions. We also discuss the Algal Bloom and its implications to tourism on Yorkes as well as forecast what this could mean for Summer and any potential restrictions on fishing to help the ecosystem bounce back. We also discuss all the latest in fishing news in SA including:The Coast is Calling Vouchers are now live.The Kangaroo Island Oyster region has re-opened, while some others around the state remain closed.RecFish SA clinics are back for another season encouraging kids and women to get into fishing!We also have a listener thankyou to Port Hughes Fishing Charters who helped them out of a tricky spot while out fishing recently, while our tackle item of the week is a new range of Shimano filleting knives. As always we have all of the states fishing reports, including Whiting continuing to fire on the western side of the Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu Salmon and Snapper, while we are also anticipating the Kingfish and Tuna arriving in the coming months!
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Episode 145: Ben Calvert
Send us a textEpisode 145: Ben CalvertThis week we are joined by Ben Calvert, his second time on the podcast having previously joined us in episode 97 to chat about his success fishing Barra comps in Far North Queensland. This time we are discussing things closer to home, Ben is locked in to work for RecFish SA on their clinics this summer, teaching women and kids how to fish and also running some knot tying sessions. He also gives us a comprehensive guide on how to catch more Mulloway on the Coorong, including tips for using your sounder to find fish and how to modify soft plastics to get better action out of them!We also announce the winner of our competition promoting positivity in fishing, despite the algal bloom. Lisa Jarvis is our lucky winner, taking home a Shimano Ultegra 2500 reel and Izalus 702 Medium-Light Rod, for her photos of a shark her son caught off Victor and the sunset when visiting the Port Broughton Tourist Park. As always we have all the latest SA fishing news including:More potential freshwater fish stocking into a range of new locations. RecFish are working on artificial reef builds off KI and the Fleurieu Peninsula.An update on the Marion Bay boat ramp which has had the walkway removed.Federal Inquiry into the algal bloom with fears around Tuna mortality and fewer Sardines among other species. New SA health advice around the effect of the algae on those with respiratory conditions. Plus, we feature the Hook Eze as our tackle item of the week and have all the latest fishing reports including Spencer Gulf Whiting, South East Garfish and a wrap up of the Australian Salmon Comp on the Eyre Peninsula.
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Episode 144: Richard Hill, Savage Tackle
Send us a textEpisode 144: Richard Hill, Savage TackleThis week we are joined by Richard Hill, the new owner of Savage Tackle, a local SA company making top quality sinkers, burley pots and all things lead! Richard was kind enough to take us out fishing out from Port Hughes, in his beautiful boat, alongside previous owner and good mate Simon Hill. We chat about our day out, the great fishing on offer around Port Hughes at the moment as well as chatting about all things making sinkers!We also have all of the news in SA fishing, including:A plan for a ‘bubble curtain’ to protect the prized cuttlefish eggs near Whyalla. The state government has launched ‘The Coast is Calling’ vouchers to encourage everyone to get out to coastal regions affected by the Algal Bloom.Seeds for Snapper now includes collecting and replanting ‘squid jig’ seedlings.The 20th Onka Stompa is coming up, including a tribute to the late Mark Mills. The Port Noarlunga Jetty is re-opened after storm damage has been repairedWe chat about upgrading our boats gaff as our tackle item of the week and discuss our competition promoting positivity in SA fishing with a great prize of a Shimano Ultegra 2500 and Izalus 702 rod! Our fishing report including Tumby Bay Whiting, Salmon across the Fleurieu and we wonder whether another run of barrel Tuna could still occur! Plus the Joke of the Week makes a comeback with a special listener joke from The Fishing Guru!
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