Ep 17: Fishing, Family & Life on the Water with Riley Page

From plumber to fishing captain, Riley Page has built a life around the water and at just 26 he's already living the dream. In this episode of The Fishing Podcast, Riley talks about leaving his trade behind to pursue a career on the water, how he got his start in the fishing world, and what it's really like working as a captain and crewman. We dive into chasing yellowfin tuna and kingfish, the thrill of hooking a massive blue marlin, and the lessons that come from losing big fish. Riley also shares stories from his family's six-month adventure through Western Australia, where the kids got stuck into everything from queenfish and trevally to Spanish mackerel. Plus, we talk boats, fishing preparation, life on the Central Coast and what's next for Riley on the water. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Riley Paige: Living the Dream Job on the Reef 02:21 — From Plumber to Captain: Riley's Path Into Game Fishing 03:33 — The Day It All Started: "Best Day of My Life" 09:02 — Landing the Viking 60 and the Bad Company Connection 10:17 — Thrown In the Deep End: Crewing for Bad Company on the Reef 22:41 — Why Light Tackle Blue Marlin Is the Ultimate Challenge 24:03 — Winning the Shootout With a 704lb Blue Marlin 32:54 — Back-to-Back Glory: Young Bray's Junior Prize Fish 41:22 — The Omni Sonar Revolution and Fishing Out Wide 51:39 — The One That Got Away: Losing a 1,200lb Giant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices