Show Notes
Cast off with the High Tide crew for the May 16th edition, where we navigate the latest fishing reports, political waves, and expert local advice from across Australia. This week, host Grant catches up with Alan Blake from Blake’s Marine as he prepares for a "product development" expedition through 1770 and Cairns, eventually landing in Karumba for five days of serious fishing. Meanwhile, Kiran Reekie reports on the recent heavy rains in Maroochydore, which have spurred a massive run of mud crabs and active fishing for local students catching bream and flathead before school. Our deep-dive segment features Justin Duggan from Sydney Fly Fishing Tours, reporting live from Broken Bay. Justin shares a masterclass on targeting Hairtail during the day, explaining how to spot their unique vertical signatures on a sounder and why aggressive lure retrieves often outperform bait. He also touches on the current "shoulder season" transition in Sydney Harbour and the arrival of massive 70cm Bonito. In a spirited discussion, Steve Bowler from Tenterfield Firearms joins the show to tackle the "recalculation of priorities" in the recent federal budget. From the controversial tagging of bull sharks to the preservation of local fishing access on the Northern Beaches, Steve offers a candid look at the intersection of lifestyle and politics. Finally, Isaac from One Up Fishing brings us the latest from Botany Bay and Port Hacking, reporting schools of Dolphin Fish (Mahi-Mahi) still lingering in 22.8°C waters and providing tips on how to fish the "underrated" groins for squid and flathead. Whether you're looking for the best spots for Kingies and Jewfish or need a tech tip on why you must update your electronic charts to avoid costly insurance excesses, this episode has everything you need to gear up for the weekend.
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