Hi Tide

The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Hi Tide

Show Notes

In this episode, we travel to Victoria where Alan and special guest Paul Burt are reporting live from the Paynesville Boat Show and the Gippsland Lakes. Paul Burt provides a massive South East Queensland update, covering everything from the Spanish Mackerel reprieve to hot bites for dolphin fish and longtail tuna in Moreton Bay. Closer to home, Laurie McEnally checks in from the Mid North Coast to discuss the current marlin run and the "brutal" shark activity affecting the mackerel grounds. Down south, Ross O'Brien gives us the latest from Kiama, sharing tips for kids fishing the local drains and bridges during the rain, as well as the Luderick bite under the bridges. Finally, this week’s Tech Spot focuses on the essential skills of seamanship: how to properly tie up your boat at a wharf using spring lines and the "rabbit hole" method for a perfect bowline.

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