The Intermediate Line Podcast

Well folks its been fun... 8 years since we started. We made some friends, and we pissed off some friends for reasons we will never understand....Over the 8 years on the show, we have had some of the best of the best (Anglers, tackle manufacturers, fly tyers) in the world and some people who turned out to be horrible 2 faced people that we regret giving time to.... but ultimately, getting you connected and sinking your dentition into the beef while keeping our feet firmly planted on the benthic strata has been an experience that has often seen us "arksking" ourselves why we do it, and the answer has always resoundingly been, to share the love and the betterment of the sport with humility and without ego or politics, based on our own very real experiences that spans now almost 60 years between the 2 hosts. For the most part, we have thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and we hope that we have left you with a new approach to Fly Fishing that involves curiosity, ethics, motivation, a focus on the fishing and an awareness of who the real deal is in this game that can take up so much of your time and money.. but its rewards are priceless. That is all.

We are back folks... we had a break and we address that first up in the show. That leads us to the crux of the episode. Importing a boat from another country to Australia can be a daunting task. The topic alone brings up a stack of opinions from those that have either never done it or have their own reason for doing it a certain way. On this episode we talk about doing it yourself and we also quote the actual costs of doing it as recently as this year. We also talk about trolling motors and the advantages of dealing with a pro like Troy from Minn Repairs This show is presented by Power Pole, Beast Brushes, Kettafly, Nervous Water and Flats Craft

Only 20 mins long and quite possibly the most impactful episode we have done.

On this episode.. 2 Trout Guides and 1 Queenslander... We are joined by Shane Wakker of Baw Baw Flyfisher, and Jimmy Barwick of Snowy Valley Flyfishing. Both of these guys fish wild bodies of water, but both have a very different situation to chase Trout. The fact of the matter is that we at the Intermediate line simply don't have the experience to provide a technical show about Trout so we got 2 dudes on who know their stuff to do the heavy lifting for that aspect of the show. On the show, we talk about a range of topics from the different ways to catch trout ( Dries, Nymphing, Streamers), rods, casting, lines as well as a bit of a deep dive on fly terminology. As the host, I definitely came away much wiser about Trout fishing in Australia and it was inspiring enough for me to want to head south in the not too distant future. This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft.

What is there to say about this guy that any self respecting Permit fisherman, Permit guide or travelling Permit angler doesn't already know... and that wouldn't be much unless your in Dan's circle. Dan Collins is a permit Centurion who is notoriously quiet.... In fact, we were surprised he said yes to an interview, and even more surprised when we heard what he said on the podcast... he truly gives you all the tools needed. Look, If I need to write something here to make you listen to this show.. chances your not interested in catching Permit... and that's fine... but if Permit consumes your thoughts at any given time, you are not going to be disappointed. With respect to out previous guests.. this show is the hitter we havent had for a long time. This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft

Chris just got back from competing in the 27th Hinchinbrook Challenge. On this episode the guys chat about that experience as a first time competitor. The strategy, the fishing and the opportunity to fish with the comps most consistent winner Dan Collins. This comp is for everyone, anyone could win it, an on this episode we offer some great insights on how to win... We don't say its easy.. but there is a code that is there to be observed if that's what your chasing. We also break down how the comp works and talk about some of the great people and up an coming competitors that are ones to watch. This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft.

Excited to announce the shows new Co Host.. Scotto Mitchell !! Scotto is a world traveller and very accomplished Fly Fisho. Scotto having travelled far and wide as well as having caught most things that swim, has also worked in the Fishing Industry for most of his life including 17 years as the proprietor of the Alpine Angler, all this helped the team here to chose Scotto as the ideal choice to replace Voltzy . Scotto is on the show to announce this as well as talk about his recent trip to CXI and a new love for the humble Trigger fish. Scotto also weighs in on the hot Bump Head Parrot debate with a promise your are definitely going to want to hear.. We also talk and the massive achievement that has recently come to fruition where Scotto has spearheaded establishing one of the East Coast of Australia's most significant flats fisheries as a net free zone. This episode is one of those episodes that will become a special marker in the history of the show as TIL moves further into the future with this exciting new direction. This show is proudly supported by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft

look.. every now and then we like to just have a chat.. and especially on this episode Voltzy makes the long awaited return. Even as I write this, I really cant remember what we even spoke about or who we might have offended. It definitely about flyfishing I am pretty sure. This is just an easy listening show folks ... I goo one to tie flies too or make that long drive. The show is proudly sponsored by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft