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The Flyfisher's Podcast

The Flyfisher's Podcast

by The Flyfisher, Australia

Season 1

Jackson Murray : 10,000 Casts

Jackson Murray, aka Bending with Muzz, joins us to talk flyfishing off the rocks for GTs, Australian salmon and longtail tuna. We cover the solo island trips, the training, the gear, the danger, and how his film Grasshopper made the RISE F3T fly fishing film tour. A great yarn about doing things the hard way.

Max Vereshaka: Fish Till I Die

Max Vereshaka is one of Australia’s most accomplished competition fly fishers, but this conversation goes well beyond medals, teams and tournament results. Max has now stepped into a new chapter: travelling, fishing full-time, filming his adventures, and chasing everything from Tasmanian trophy trout to permit and barra across northern Australia. In this episode, Max talks through his early days learning to fly fish on Lake Eucumbene, the lessons competition fishing drilled into him, the rise of Euro nymphing, and how trout tactics have shaped the way he approaches saltwater fly fishing. We also get into Tasmania’s backcountry lakes, the Whitsundays, Cape York, Western Australia, moon phases, tides, flats fishing, the Inshore Flats Project, and why Max believes Australia might have the best fly fishing in the world. Raw, funny, technical and full of hard-earned perspective, this is a conversation with someone who has built his life around fly fishing and has no plans of slowing down. As Max puts it: fish till I die.

Bermagui On Fly - Australia's Most Overlooked Fishery?

Peter has just returned from another trip to Bermagui on the NSW Sapphire Coast, and this one had it all. From mahi mahi and kingfish smashing bait around the FADs, to estuary flats packed with bream and flatties, bass in Brogo Dam, surf salmon, and even world-class trout water only a short drive inland, Bermagui might just be one of Australia’s most versatile fishing destinations. In this episode we chat road trips, boats, bluewater current charts, fly tackle for pelagics, overlooked shore-based options, seafood, conservation, and why Bermagui keeps pulling anglers back year after year. If you’re the kind of flyfisher who loves variety, adventure, and figuring things out as you go, this one will fire you right up.

Behind The Counter - Damo Does Tassie

Damo’s just returned from his first flyfishing trip to Tasmania — and it turned into one of those trips that’ll stick with him forever. In this episode of Behind The Counter, we unpack the Tassie mission from start to finish. From rolling into Miena country and getting pointed in the right direction by Jim Allen, to early lessons at Little Pine, time on the boat at Penstock, and a foggy morning on Great Lake where everything finally lined up and the trout started sipping midges everywhere. We also chat about how good the Victorian trout fishing has been lately, give Mick from the Yea store a shoutout for his CFA work protecting the catchments, and run through some new gear that’s landed in-store — including new Sage reels, fresh rod releases and the latest Airflo lines. If you’ve ever wondered what Tassie flyfishing is like for a first-timer, this episode gives you a pretty honest look.

Queensland Flats Under Threat: Tunnel Nets Explained (And Why It Matters Now)

Queensland’s sand flats are one of Australia’s great fly fishing assets — and right now, they’re under real pressure. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Chris Burgess (FlyLife contributor and Inshore Flats Project advocate) to dig into tunnel nets: what they are, how they work, and why many anglers believe they pose a serious threat to flats fisheries from Hinchinbrook to the Whitsundays and beyond. We get into: What a tunnel net actually is — and why it’s so effective Localised depletion: cleaning out a flat and the big question of how long until fish return What’s been observed during trials, including stress, crowding and mortality concerns The risk to iconic flats species like permit, golden trevally, GTs and queenfish The broader impact on guiding, tourism and why net-free flats matter What you can do right now to help protect these fisheries If you love saltwater fly fishing — or you’ve ever dreamed of a Queensland permit — this one’s well worth a listen. Get involved / learn more: Search Inshore Flats Project and follow their channels for updates and ways to support, or head to www.inshoreflatsproject.com.au

Behind The Counter - New Year 2026

On this episode of Behind the Counter, Peter and Damien give an update on the recent fires and the lucky break that saw our key catchments spared — meaning the fishing is still firing and conditions are about as good as you could hope for. They dive into what’s fishing well right now, from Tassie to New Zealand, plus all the chatter from inside the shop. There’s plenty of new gear hitting the shelves, including the much-anticipated Atollas fly boxes, and a few surprises that have the crew buzzing. A solid listen if you want to stay across what’s happening on the water and in-store at The Flyfisher.

Behind The Counter - Christmas 2025

In this episode, Peter and Damien sit down for a proper catch-up on everything happening in-store and out on the water. The lads run through the latest gear that’s been working well, fresh products hitting the shelves, and recap a stack of recent adventures — from New Zealand trout missions to Cocos chaos and Hinchinbrook flats sessions. It’s a laid-back wrap of a big year at The Flyfisher, with plenty of stories, laughs, and a look toward more pods (and more fish) in 2026. Thanks for tuning in all year — we’re just getting warmed up.

Peter Hayes (Part 2) - Casting, Gear, and Being Better

In this episode of The Flyfisher’s Podcast, we pick up where we left off with Peter Hayes — one of Australia’s most influential flyfishing guides and casting instructors. Peter dives deep into: The importance of line management How loop shape ties directly to body mechanics What (and how often) to practice, including the three key stages of practice:Loop control Casting stroke angles Water landing effect We also chat rod design — why Peter has a soft spot for fibreglass and bamboo rods, and how the kinetic whip effect in bamboo could inspire modern rod designs. Plus, we cover: Why slack in your leader is essential for long, natural drifts How angling pressure and degraded waterways challenge us to become more skilful — and why the harder you work, the more rewarding those fish captures become. If you’re serious about improving your fly casting and fishing, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Peter Hayes (Part 1) - "Forever the student"

In this episode, Andrew sits down with one of Australia’s most influential flyfishing figures — Peter Hayes. Known for his sharp teaching style, deep understanding of casting physics, and decades of guiding experience, Peter has helped shape the way we fish, and how fly casting is taught across the country. From his early days representing Australia in both flyfishing and competition casting, through to building Hayes on Brumbys — a purpose-built flyfishing school in Tasmania — Peter’s journey is one of passion, innovation, and commitment. Recorded while Peter was in Ballarat running casting clinics and guiding on Lake Wendouree, this chat dives into his career, the evolution of fly fishing in Australia, and his thoughts on where flyfishing is headed, both good and bad. This is the first half of a long conversation — in Part 2, Peter shares practical tips to help you become a better fly caster and flyfisher.

Low Water, Big Lessons – A Season Recap with Philip Weigall

In this episode of The Flyfisher’s Podcast, we catch up with legendary flyfisher and author Philip Weigall to wrap up what was, for many, a seriously tough season. Despite the low water and all the usual challenges (yep, including those bloody cormorants), Phil found ways to not just cope—but thrive. He shares how thinking a bit differently about where and how to fish in dry years can lead to surprisingly good results… in fact, some of his days were all-time bests. It’s an insightful chat packed with practical takeaways. Enjoy the listen!

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