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The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, July 4th, 2026

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Show Notes

šŸŽ£ High Tide Fishing Podcast — July 4th Episode Welcome back to another massive episode of the High Tide podcast! Grant Boyden is back on deck with Alan Blake from Blake's Marine and Kieran Reekie to bring you the ultimate winter fishing breakdown, expert gear tips, and crucial weather warnings for the weekend ahead. 🌊 Inside This Episode: The Big Winter Fishing Report: Comprehensive updates covering the Hawkesbury, Pittwater, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth dams, and the dirty inland waters around Canberra. Tech Tip of the Week (Battery Care): Alan Blake breaks down essential wet cell, sealed, and lithium battery maintenance, plus a vital insurance warning before you upgrade your boat's power grid. Finesse Beach Fishing with Greg Reid: The master from Pro Lure Australia joins the show to discuss why "life begins at 9 or 10 feet" for beach rods, running ultra-light gear for massive salmon, and his top 6 must-have prawn imitations. Filleting Masterclass & QLD Updates with Paul Burt: Step Outside’s Paul Burt drops by to talk about the upcoming QLD snapper closure, the genius of travel rods, and an in-depth guide to picking the right filleting knife and cutting the perfect tailor fillet. Sydney Boat Show Preview: A sneak peek at the star-studded lineup on the main stage, featuring casting clinics and expert talks from July 30th to August 2nd. šŸ› ļø Featured Links & Resources: Blake's Marine: Check out the massive mega sale discounts online at blakesmarine.com.au. Pro Lure Australia: Grab your winter tournament kit at prolureaustralia.com.au. Step Outside with Paul Burt: Catch the TV show on 7mate Sundays at 11:30 AM or stream online. šŸ“¢ Join the Community: Jump over to the High Tide Facebook page, give us a like, and share photos of your latest weekend catches! Remember: Keep your eye on the sky, wear your life jacket, and stay safe out on the water.

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