The Fishing Podcast

Ep 03: Pro Kayaker, Red Bull Athlete and Fishing Guru with Ben Brown

The Fishing Podcast

Show Notes

Lee and Joel chat with Ben Brown former pro kayaker, New Zealand’s first Red Bull athlete, and the adventurous mind behind Built To Fish. Ben shares wild stories from run‑ins with crocodiles and hippos to chasing giant marlin and swordfish in some of NZ’s most remote waters. It’s a fast, fun dive into a life lived on the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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