Saturday, January 31, 2026 Host: Grant Boyden Special Guests: Alan Blake (Blake’s Marine), Isaac (1UP Fishing), Greg Reid (Pro Lure Australia), and Peter Sayer.
Wrap up January with the High Tide Podcast, brought to you by Blake’s Marine! In this action-packed final episode of the month, we dive deep into the current "perfect storm" of shark activity in Sydney and provide expert tips for making the most of the classic Australian summer fishing season.
Inside This Episode:
- Botany Bay Mayhem: Isaac from 1UP Fishing joins us to recount a Kingfish session that went "completely off the rails". Hear the wild story of 12-year-old Freddie wrestling a massive Bronze Whaler shark right beside the boat after the Kingies were shut down by predators.
- Live from the Water: Alan Blake checks in live from his vessel, Galar, as he begins a month-long journey down the South Coast to Painesville for the classic boat rally.
- South Coast Strategy: Greg Reid from Pro Lure Australia breaks down the "Kingie Tides" leading up to the full moon. Learn why "no run means no fun" and why Greg is currently favouring yellowtail and slimy mackerel over squid for big pelagics.
- Shark Safety & Generational Gaps: A candid discussion on the massive increase in shark sightings and why the "pros" are currently avoiding dawn and dusk swims in Jervis Bay and Sydney's murky waters.
- Tech Tip – The Hidden Fuse: Blakey delivers a vital maintenance tip—do you know where your engine's start circuit fuse is hidden? Learn why you should practice accessing it inside the boat before an emergency happens on the water.
- Expedition Update: We catch up with Peter Sayer as he provisions in Gladstone, preparing to head out to the Capricorn Bunker Group to photograph baby turtles hatching.
Looking for a new rig? Visit the boat show every day (except Sundays!) at Blake’s Marine, 1 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, or check out the range online at blakesmarine.com.au.
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