The Australian Fly Fishing Podcast
The Australian Fly Fishing Podcast is an opportunity to interview fly fishing anglers from within Australia and around the world.
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Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Recently, I got to talk with Rod Harrison, or "Harro" as he is affectionately known in the fishing community. Harro is one of Australia's true fishing legends. A man that has accomplished so much in the sport and given back just as much, inspiring countless anglers and putting Australia on the map for fly fishing. We delve into the early history of saltwater fly fishing and some of the pioneers involved such as Max Garth and Ron Pearson, the tackle that was being used, fisheries that were developed and the species caught and heard some great stories to fill in the dots and carbon date events between then and now.
Over the years he has written for publications such as Fishing World, Modern Fishing and FlyLife Magazine, published books and hosted television shows, all in the search of new exotic species and friendships to be forged. One of those friendships came in the form of the late great Lefty Kreh, one of the most influential anglers in modern fly fishing. Rod's relationship with Lefty opened a lot of doors in the US and around the world, where he was able to fish with and become mates with the likes of Dan Blanton, Bob Clouser, Bob Popovics and many more iconic anglers.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Fly fishing in Australia wouldn't be the same without Harro's contributions and I feel privileged to be able to share some of these stories with you.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Recently, I got to talk with a good friend John Haenke, a fishing guide based in North Queensland. Most of you will know John from his filming and production works such as The Fishing Downunder DVD series, but there’s plenty more to his story. In this episode we talk about how John got started in fly fishing, when he began his career behind a camera and the places he explored and people he met in this journey we call life. A pivotal moment in his career was being invited to work with Rod Harrison and Lefty Kreh filming and fishing remote locations and creating some very fond memories and learning from the best in the business. John went on to film the hugely successful Wildfish series with Peter Morse, spent over 4 years with Andrew Ettingshausen filming Escape with ET and created The Fishing Downunder DVD series, a name familiar with any fishing household. He’s made everlasting friendships with some of the best guides and anglers in the country, explored some of the wildest places all with the help of his lovely wife Peta by his side. In more recent years John has successfully guided in Hervey Bay, Rockhampton and now Bowen. The region has a plethora of options whether it’s chasing big golden trevally and permit on the flats, sooty grunter in the rivers or sight casting to metre plus barramundi in the dams, John really is living and working in an angler’s paradise. He also regularly contributes to world class publications such as Fly Life magazine and has started an Artwork for Anglers program which combines his love for photography and fishing. To book a charter with John or to find out more about the Artwork for Anglers program visit: fishingdownunder.tv or to watch the back catalogue of Wildfish or The Fishing Downunder DVD visit: www.fishflicks.tv
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Recently, I got to talk with Matt Tripet, the CEO and Founder of The Fly Program. The mission of The Fly Program is to raise awareness of depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and suicide in the Australian male community, facilitating unique programs and awareness campaigns that focus on education and peer support through pathways of adventure, mountain biking and the disciplines of both fly and conventional fishing methods (alpine, coastal and Inland).
The organization is focused on providing resources to help Australian men to find a release and increase their quality of life, whether directly, or indirectly touched by these threads of mental illness and instituting an new outlet – participation in the natural world as a reprieve from the day-to-day challenges too many men face in our community.
The concept of The Fly Program is very unique and it is built around four key components Explore, Cast, Discover and Recover
To find out more about The Fly Program or to make a donation, visit: flyprogram.org.au
This episode is brought to you by Fisho's Tackle World Hervey Bay, Mako Eyewear, Manic Tackle Project and Garmin Australia.
About The Host
Josh Power lives in Hervey Bay, roughly 3 hours drive north of Brisbane, on the doorstep of the World Heritage listed K'Gari (Fraser Island). You can find him at Fisho's Tackle World Hervey Bay, the leading fishing tackle store on the Fraser Coast. He's worked in the fishing tackle industry for over 18 years. When he's not at the shop, he's either out on the water or behind the vise. He's also currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The Australian Fly Fishing Podcast was started to interview interesting and inspirational anglers, industry leaders, people that helped pave the way for future generations and hopefully in-turn preserve a piece of fly fishing history.