The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, July 11th, 2026

There is a bit of a shake-up on the program this morning! Grant is unfortunately on the sick list after losing his voice. While he is still working hard pulling the strings and listening in from the background, the team steps up to deliver your weekly dose of fishing news, technical advice, and political insights across New South Wales.🎣 In This Week's EpisodeThe Weekly Fishing & Boating Forecast: A breakdown of the weekend's changing conditions, including transitioning coastal winds and shifting sea swells for the Sydney region.Comprehensive Regional Reports: Live updates from key angling hubs, covering everything from salmon and blue swimmer crabs around Palm Beach and McCarrs Creek, to massive cod catches in Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin and the Murrumbidgee, snapper runs in Coffs Harbour, and river actions along the Namoi and Peel.Finesse Kayak Fishing Tips: Special guest Steve Bowler joins the show to share his first "shakedown paddles" on Storm King with his new pedal-powered kayak. He outlines the trial runs, the complications of navigating weeds, custom outrigger setups, and crucial safety reminders when dealing with capsizing risks.Parliamentary Updates & Industry Friction: Mark Banasiak from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party stops by to voice strong frustration regarding the commercial fishing budget. He details a controversial government buyout proposal affecting the South Coast abalone industry, illegal poaching syndicates, and a major push for mandatory restaurant menus to clarify imported vs. locally caught Australian seafood.South Coast Action: Captain Roscoe dials in with updates on stellar snapper and bonito activity down south, sharing the best spots to get lines in the water near Lake Illawarra and the Minnamurra River.High Tide Tech Tip: A crucial maintenance reminder focusing on your outboard motor propeller. Learn why you need to drop your prop at least twice a year to check for discarded fishing line, prevent gearbox seal damage, grease the shaft, and properly torque it to 40 foot-pounds.Safety Reminder: As always, if you are heading out on the water this weekend, please fish for safety, wear your life jacket, and keep a close eye on the sky!