Episode 206 - Kurt Rowlands (Western Cape York)

Episode 206 - Kurt Rowlands (Western Cape York)

From The Intermediate Line Podcast by Chris Andrew Volter

January 17, 2026 · 1h 50m · Episode 214

About this episode

Kurt Rowlands discusses his transition from guide to business owner in the fly fishing industry and shares insights on fishing in Cape York.

We are back for another year of Australia's first, and only Flyfishing beef podcast for 2026 !! What a cracker we have for the first one of the year. Kurt Rowlands now the owner of the longest running Saltwater Fly Fishing operations in Australia located in one of the countries flyfishing meccas joins us on the show. Yep.. we talk to Kurt about that transition from guide to business owner without being an alcoholic, but the real meat in the sandwich here is the fishing. So many golden nuggets in here for Permit anglers heading to fish Cape York if your into that thing.... And for the real aficionados of Aussie flats fishing, we talk about Blue Bastard wrangling like you have never heard it before... You may think you know.. but I'd be surprised if you know about this. From chef served Weet-Bix, to false killer whales showing off Black Jewfish, and strong opinions on wading in FNQ, and right back around to straightening hooks before death by reefing, this Podcast was a cool one to record and a great one to kick off the new year. This show brought to you by Power Pole, Beast Brushes, Kettafly, Nervous Water and Flats Craft

People in this episode

Host: Chris Andrew Volter

Guest: Kurt Rowlands

Topics covered

  • fly fishing
  • business transition
  • Permit fishing
  • Aussie flats fishing
  • Saltwater Fly Fishing
  • Cape York

Keywords

  • fly fishing
  • Cape York
  • Permit
  • Blue Bastard
  • Saltwater
  • fishing tips
  • Aussie flats

Sponsors

Power Pole, Beast Brushes, Kettafly, Nervous Water, Flats Craft

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cape York, Australia, FNQ

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