On The Sauce

Ahead of the 2026 Trophy Hunter Snapper Bash, Zac sat down with event founders Sondal Bensan and Michael Bonnici at the Pier Hotel in Coffs Harbour to uncover the story behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing snapper competitions.
We dive into the ethos of the event, what anglers can expect on the water, and share valuable insights on conditions, tactics, techniques, and safety before lines hit the water.

In this second and final instalment from the Solomon Islands, Zac catches up with fellow Solomons On The Sauce anglers Mark Todman, Dave Baldwin, Isaac Steel and Louie Van Der Hecht.
From memorable captures to hard-earned lessons, each guest shares their unique experience, the incredible variety of fish they encountered, and the moments that made this unforgettable adventure one to remember.

More info at fishingworld.com.au.

This episode comes to you from Papatura in the Solomon Islands as part of Fishing World's Solomons On The Sauce trip.

Zac joins Scott Thomas, Papatura's Kym Blanche, and chef Mark Labrooy to chat about a week of memorable fishing and fresh seafood from this special part of the world.

Stay tuned to part 2 where Zac catches up with some of the guests who helped make this a week to remember.

More information at https://fishingworld.com.au/news/solomons-on-the-sauce-trip-report/

Josh Bollen rejoins the podcast to catch up on his life catching and cooking some shading seafood. We focus on a large kingfish he speared and has broken down in a variety of specialised cuts.

Tristan Houghton is a fisherman, surfer, survivor, filmmaker and entrepreneur.
His recent business adventure is a game changer when it comes to enhancing shelf life and flavour for seafood, in both the recreational and commercial sectors.
Deep Southern is his food safe ocean water that he has refined to be as convenient as the bag of ice you grab from the servo, maintaining the marine integrity of your catch.
More details at www.fishingworld.com.au.