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On The Fly
by Steve Walton
On The Fly is the fly fishing podcast for people on the fly. Ben and Steve from Meander Fly Co share fly fishing stories, anecdotes, tips and techniques, and chat to other passionate fishos along the way. On The Fly keeps you connected to your passion while you're not out on the water.
Episodes
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Episode 29: Christopher Bassano and the Tasmanian Fishing Calendar.
With the Tasmanian season set to kick off we were keen to chat to an expert, someone intimately connected to the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest trout fishery to get an in depth run down of the Tassie fishing calendar in anticipation of what lies ahead. Christopher Bassano has over 20 years guiding...
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Episode 28: Noah Shapiro (USA) and Ollie Bassett (NZ)
Ollie jumps on a plane from New Zealand to catch up with mate Noah in Colorado. The boys hit up the rivers and lakes in the region and tell stories of their recent efforts in a multi-species competition, over-coming COVID and driving on the wrong side of the road. Listen to the yarns of the NZ...
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Episode 27: Karen Brooks and the Women’s World Championships in Norway.
From the 4th to the 10th of July, History will be made in Rendalen Norway when the best female fly anglers from around the world compete in the first ever Fips Mouche World Ladies Fly Fishing Championships. Australia will field and incredibly strong team at this momentous event, and their…
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Episode 26: Daniel Ringer and Erhan Cinar. National Championships in Review
We catch up with newly crowned National Fly Fishing Champ Daniel Ringer and third place Erhan Cinar as they reminisce about recent the Nationals in Victoria. This pod covers everything including tactics, teamwork, mate-ship and even how a couple of hot tub sessions may have given them the…
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Episode 25: Gary Rapley - National Champion
Gary Rapley moved to Australia from New Zealand when he was 20 and certainly adjusted to the Aussie conditions. A master casting instructor and President of Fly Fish Australia’s Victorian Chapter, Gary is well equipped to talk to us about the upcoming National Championships in Falls Creek.
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Episode 24 - January in Tassie
Ben and Steve reflect on Ben’s recent trip to Tassie and the various water covered during his family holiday.
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Episode 23: Gorge Country Redemption
In Episode 10 of On The Fly we found ourselves in the gorge country of the Eucumbene River in the NSW snowy mountains. In that episode we had some success with Dave (from the darkside) catching his first fish on the fly but the story also drifted into bagging out on Steve for his lack of match...
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Episode 22- Mike Kirkpatrick from Latitude Guiding in NZ talks about chasing trophies and his latest films.
As well as being an outstanding guide and fly angler, Mike Kirkpatrick is an accomplished videographer and producer, which anyone who views his work would attest to. When we had the opportunity to get Mike on the pod to discuss some of his latest films: Insight: Trophy Quest and Chasing the…
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Episode 21: Josh Hutchins talks all things Aussie Fly Fisher
Josh Hutchins the Aussie Fly Fisher himself is well known throughout Australia and beyond. An outstanding flyfishing guide photographer writer and businessman Josh can certainly do it all. From humble beginnings in the blue mountains and central west of New South Wales Josh has certainly expanded...
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Episode 20: Lubin Pfeiffer talks WA, the fishing life and searching for trophy fish
Lubin Pfeiffer from The Full Scale Fishing Adventures is one of Australia's most accomplished all round anglers. Current Aussie Team Member and Commonwealth Champion, he is also the guy that we follow on the socials that most consistently posts photos of what you might call trophy fish. Along…
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Episode 19: Anna Bellette previews the Great Lake Tie In
Carrying on the tradition of the famous Bronte Tie In, The Great Lake Tie In commenced in 2016 and is growing from year to year. It aims to share the traditions and techniques that make for great fly tying and involves some of Tasmania's legends of the sport. This episode, we are joined by Anna...
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Episode 18: Chris Medwin talks techniques for the start of the Tassie season.
There are so many great fishing options in Tasmania and at the start of their season we speak to current Tasmania champion, and 2020 commonwealth bronze medalist, Chris Medwin who shares tips and techniques for the Western Lakes through to the picturesque rivers and streams of the Apple Isle.
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Episode 17: Logan Reid, Tassie Young Gun's First Comp
Logan Reid drops by from Lockdown free Tassie where waters are open and shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and his first comp.
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Episode 16: Yarns From Lockdown
With the Greater Sydney Area about to enter it’s fourth week of lockdown Ben and Steve are going a bit stir crazy. What’s the cure? A late night zoom session with Erhan Cinar, Fly Fishing Legend from Victoria. A few yarns about fishing, comps and children’s pets and the location of their fly…
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Episode 15: Casey Pfeiffer, Still Water Fishing, Loch Style, Youth Development and a Permit Bender.
In this Pod, we spend some time chatting to Casey Pfeiffer from her home base in South Oz. Casey is one of Australia’s most accomplished and passionate anglers. She finished seventh overall in the open division of the most recent Commonwealth Championships in New Zealand, and is a keen advocate…
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Episode 14: World Champ Howard Croston, approaching water with confidence.
Howard talks about how to approach new water, the top 3 features to look for on the river, nymph weight selection and of course, his first fish on the fly.
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Episode 13: Ben’s First Comp, Tumut River, May 2021
Join Ben (and Steve as he rings in) as he embarks on his long awaited foray into competition fishing: the people he met, the water he fished and the excitement of it all!
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Episode 12: Chris Huston, Nationals in Review.
Our previous podcast had us interviewing Chris Huston in Tasmania prior to hosting the National Championships in April 2021. In this episode Chris reviews the comp, the methods, the beats and the results just a week later.
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Episode 11: National Championships Preview with Chris Huston
Chris Huston, President of Fly Fish Australia’s Tasmanian Chapter drops by amidst his busy schedule preparing to host and compete at the upcoming Aussie Nationals in Tasmania. Chris has some great insights to share as both an organiser and competitor as we preview this event.
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Episode 10: Dave From The Dark Side
For years now Ben and Steve have been working on Dave, a legendary lure fisherman, to ditch the lures and pick up a fly rod. And with this trip to the Snowy Mountains in NSW it seems they may have finally found success! Listen in to the story that includes snakes, rogue electric blankets, drone...
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Episode 9: NZ National River Champion 2021 - Ollie Bassett
The SFFNZ National Rivers Championships were held recently and we just had to chat to the new champ Ollie Bassett. While his legs were still sore and the action still fresh in his mind, we unpack the win with Ollie and hear about some of the tanks he pulled out of the river.
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Episode 8: Modern Nymphing with Tom Jarman
Tom first represented Australia in competition fly fishing at the age of 18. He has been to 4 World Championships, finishing in the top 25 in each of those tournaments. Tom is a highly respected fly fisherman and a gentleman of the sport. In this episode Tom share some valuable advice when it…
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Episode 7: From growing up in New Zealand to the Youth World Championships with Ollie Bassett.
Ben and Steve talk to Ollie Bassett, New Zealand Youth Fly Fishing Team member, about growing up in New Zealand. We also hear about his exciting new venture ‘Champion Flies.’
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Episode 6: Intro to Comp Fishing with Erhan Cinar.
Steve and Ben chat to Erhan from Victoria who shares some insights into the competition scene.
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Episode 5: Western Lakes Day Trip
Join Ben, Ross and young gun Logan as they hike Dixon’s Track and fish some of the Bar Lakes system in Tassie’s beautiful western lakes wilderness region.
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Episode 4: The Water Rat
What would you do if you saw a Water Rat swimming straight for your mate? Find out what Ben did.
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Episode 3: Snowy Valley Day Trip
Ben, Steve and Tim head to the Snowy Valleys for a day trip and take you along for the ride.
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Episode 2: Wet Weather on the Swampy Plains
You can plan for everything on a fishing trip, but you can’t control the weather. Ben and Steve talk about those wet days and making the most out of tough conditions (sharing some laughs along the way).
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Episode 1: First Fish on Fly
Ben and Steve think back to their first fish on fly and have a few laughs along the way.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On The Fly is the fly fishing podcast for people on the fly. Ben and Steve from Meander Fly Co share fly fishing stories, anecdotes, tips and techniques, and chat to other passionate fishos along the way. On The Fly keeps you connected to your passion while you're not out on the water.
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On The Fly is the fly fishing podcast for people on the fly. Ben and Steve from Meander Fly Co share fly fishing stories, anecdotes, tips and techniques, and chat to other passionate fishos along the way. On The Fly keeps you connected to your passion while you're not out on the water.
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