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Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.30 | Scott Jessamine a.k.a Saltfix | Inshore Kingfish, Shallow Water Snapper,Scott Jessamine, better known as Saltfix on YouTube, joins Rothy & Lecca for a chat about all things fishing inshore and more...In this episode:Scott's Early days of Fishing in PerthHow tackle shops lost their soul over the decadesReading unfamiliar water and putting in the workWhy Scott prefers inshore over offshore fishingCracking Pink Snapper in the shallows and Kingfish on 3 Mile ReefBarra at Lake KununurraA Great White encounter at Little Island with Matt GatesBlowfish as bait?!Plus — win a Daiwa Saltiga Jig pack. Drop your best listener question on Instagram @TallTailsPodcast. Thanks to Daiwa Australia.
2026-04-271h 48Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.29 | Ben Patrick | Spanish Mackerel Tactics, Abrolhos Islands & the Story Behind HalcoIn this episode we're joined by Ben Patrick — owner of Halco Tackle. Halco is the most iconic fishing lure brand to ever come out of Western Australia. If you've ever tied on a Laser Pro, a Twisty, or a Rooster Popper, you've got Ben, his family & Hal cooper to thank for it.Ben is the second generation owner of Halco Tackle, a brand founded in 1950 by Hal Cooper in his garage in Mosman Park. Today, Halco sells to over 80 countries, designs everything in-house out of their Fremantl HQ and manufactures out of their own factory in...
2026-03-291h 33Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.28 | Cpt. Craig White | Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic RecapWhitey is back! In this episode, we’re joined by the legends from Evolution Charters in Exmouth, Craig & Jack White, fresh off the Fremantle Sailing Club’s Premier Marlin Fishing Competition, The 2026 Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic In this episode we recap the an epic weeknd over at Rottnest Island off Perth and break down the good times and the mayhem that occurred in between We also throw a bunch of listener questions to Whitey thanks to the legends at Daiwa Australia.Enjoy! Follow Evolution Charter on F...
2026-03-151h 23Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.27 | Vin Rushworth | Mental spearfishing stories from the W.A coastYou asked for a Spearo. We delivered.This week we sit down with Perth spearfishing weapon and Australian Underwater Federation record keeper, Vin Rushworth.Vin is a marine biologist by trade who has tagged Great White Sharks in Western Australia and whales in Antarctica. That mindset shows in the way he hunts.Originally from Brisbane, Vin cut his teeth on the east coast before moving west 15 years ago. Since then he has speared up and down the WA coastline and built a serious list of stories with some legends of the sport.
2026-03-021h 39Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.26 | Jono Ellis | West Kimberly Barramundi & Livescope TacticsIn this episode we’re joined by one of the best Barramundi fisho’s that you’ve probably never heard of - Jono Ellis. Jono is an absolute sniper when I comes to catching BIG Barra using live-scope and has pulled some massive Barramundi upwards of 120cm from his home waters around Derby & Broome in WA’s North.Regular listeners of the Rodcast will know that Lecca loves his Barra so he didn’t hold back on questions for Jono… In this episode with Jono Ellis we discuss…Jono's fishing upbring living in Derby, WAProgres...
2026-02-151h 32
The 4WD Podcast#131 - Tall Tails Fishing & Wild trips with Jake RothamJake Rotham from the Tall Tails Fishing Rodcast joins us today to chat fishing, camping, adventuring and heaps more! Rothy has some unreal stories to tell and this is one of our favourite chats to date.Go check out the Tall Tails Fishing Rodcast with Rothy and Mark LeCras!https://talltailsfishingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2450969The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!...
2026-02-051h 45Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.25 | Matt Gates | Exmouth Game Fishing, Shark Depredation & BarramundiIn this episode we are joined by the man behind Tackle World Exmouth, Matt Gates, along with his two sons, Kalvin and Dean.When we asked past guests who we had to get on the show, one name kept coming up. Gatesy.If a species can be targeted in the Exmouth region, he has spent time figuring it out.Matt moved from Perth to Exmouth to run the store under mentor Hal Harvey before eventually buying the business and carrying it forward.We sit down with Matt and the boys to...
2026-02-011h 57Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.24 | Ryan Turner | Pilbara GT's, Dogtooth Tuna & Line-Class RecordsIn this episode we’re joined by Karratha local, Ryan Turner, or RT. Ryan has a massively diverse fishing skillset and is one of the most technically skilled anglers we’ve had on the Rodcast so far. Growing up in Dampier, Ryan has spent his whole life targeting trophy fish in his backyard that most fisherman can only dream of.In this episode, we cover a huge array of topics, focusing heavily on Ryans home turf in the Pilbara Region,We talk about...Growing up fishing in DampierStealing his dads Landcru...
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Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.23 | Tommy Miller | Marlin, Southwest Kingfish & Tournament SuccessIn this episode we’re joined by Bunbury local Tommy Miller.Tommy has built a serious reputation in the WA fishing scene as a versatile angler, comfortable everywhere from jigging deep to chasing pelagics offshore.Fresh off winning the 2025 Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic with his dad Dusty and mate Sam Colvin, we break down how they did it and what anglers should be thinking about heading into the 2026 comp.We cover the wins, the lessons, and the bigger conversations shaping fishing in WA right now.You’ll hear...
2026-01-041h 45Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.22 | Pentecost River Barramundi Fishing | Trip Recap ft. GoatmanWe break down our wild fishing trip to Kununurra in the east Kimberly with Birchy from Birchy's Fishing Tours and nothing is left out. The whole thing felt like a test of grit, patience and angling ability (or lack there of…)Previous guest Goatman is joining us for a bit of company on this one!This episode covers the full ride, start to finish.• Brutal river crossings that pushed the limits.• Snakes and baby crocs turning up where we did not want them• Wood duck moments from the 2 bi...
2025-12-101h 49Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.21 | Sam Birch - Birchy's Fishing Tours | The Barra King!In this episode we’re joined by our mate Sam (Birchy) Birch aka The Barra King who is the man behind Birchy’s Fishing Tours.Birchy might be known for catching monster barra, but the story behind the man goes much deeper. Sam (Birchy) Birch is a Balanggarra, Kija & Jaru man born & bred in Wyndham. In this episode Birchy opens about his upbringing, his culture and the challenges he faced as a young bloke. He shares how he turned a life shaped by violence, trauma and anger into one driven by purpo...
2025-11-231h 22Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.20 | Drew Clowes | World Record Cobia, Inshore Snapper & Rotto KingfishThis week we’re joined by Drew Clowes – Captain of Jazz Charters in Perth, WA. In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Drew about…Drew’s fishing origin storyWorking on commercial fishing boatsStarting Jazz ChartersPerth inshore snapperSlow trolling soft plastics for Southern Bluefin TunaWA’s increasingly problematic Shark populationHooking a Black Marlin near Rottnest on a charterWORLD RECORD 78KG COBIA!!!!& much more!Subscribe to Tall Tails Fishing Podcast & dont forget to leave a rating if you are enjoying these chats!www.jazzcharters.com.au Jazz Charters Instagram TA...
2025-11-091h 35Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.19 | Chris Dixon | Topwater Snapper & South Coast Crazy CapturesIn this episode we’re joined by WA land based fishing Stalwart, Chris DixonChris is one of Western Australia’s highest profile anglers thanks to his insane rock fishing missions that he shares on his YouTube channel – Dixon’s Fishing. In this Episode Lecca & Rothy dig deep into Dixon’s fishing knowledge and he doesn’t hold back! In this episode the boys talk about…Chris’s most recent metro sessionChris’s fishing upbringing targeting King George Whiting & Squid in AlbanyCatching dhufish out of Two Rocks and seeing a decrease in fish size & numbers.Fis...
2025-10-261h 18Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.18 | THE RODCAST IS BACK!THE RODCAST IS BACK! And now available for your viewing pleasure on YOUTUBE!After a short hiatus we’re back and looking better than ever in our BRAND NEW STUDIO! In this episode Lecca & Rothy talk about…The new studio Recent Dhuey & Snapper sessions for Rothy in the Perth Metro areaLecca’s recent family trip to Shark Bay and a painful encounter with a squid beakPerth Boat Show re-capRothy’s wood duck moment drilling holes in Lecca’s yeti coolerDPIRD’s recent demersal stock assessment & Craig White’s recent video qu...
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Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.17 | Paul "P Willy" Willis | The Bottom Meat, Balls Deep in Whiting & Dhufish from the beach!In this episode we’re joined by creator of Vexed & The Bottom Meat, W.A Daiwa Rep, director at Red Mullet Distributors and one of the best all-round anglers we know of – Paul “P.Willy” Willis!This is up there with one of, if not the funniest, most entertaining discussions we’ve had on The Rodcast so far. P.Willy, a self-diagnosed Tourette’s Syndrome sufferer, has a HUGE amount of fishing knowledge in his beautifully twisted mind, and he didn’t hold back on sharing for this episode in more ways than one! ...
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Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.16 | Nath Robb | Barra Chats with Bully ButcherIn this episode we’re joined by our great mate, Nath Robb!As well as being the founder of Bully Butcher - Perth’s most Premium Butcher Shop - Nath is one of the keenest blokes we know when it comes fishing. In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Nath about…Nath’s introduction to fishing with his GrandadEncroaching on Lecca’s home turf of Cervantes as a kidFishing for Mulloway at Carnarvon JettyMoving to Derby and getting introduced to Barramundi in The KimberleyLearning to fish the huge 12m tides around DerbyRothy leaving a rotten squid...
2025-08-0355 minTall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.15 | Lecca & Rothy | Respect The Burley Trail! Goatman Calls In! New Studio!In this episode the boys are flying solo to recap their recent fishing sessions & give you legends an update on where The Rodcast is heading over the next couple of months...In this Episode we talk about…Rothy catching sweet F all while his partner, Bri, wound in her first Rainbow trout from a freshwater streamLecca's trip to the Dampier Peninsula filming for the 4WD TV showMetro Inshore Snapper & poor fishing etiquetteWe call up The Goatman for a quick catch up on his recent Wood Duck MomentRothy's recent Mulloway hat trick during a midnight session on th...
2025-06-2938 min
Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.14 | Sam Colvin | Topwater, Toothfish & Tournament TailsIn this episode we’re joined by gun fisho, Sam ColvinSam is a Perth born & bread fisherman and has fished all over WA’s 12889km of coastline. The pursuit of angry, hard fighting fish that started Sam’s fishing addiction in WA, has also taken him on some epic international fishing trips to places like Oman, Seychelles & New-Zealand.Sam’s passion for fishing lead him into a career in the fishing industry, most recently with Austral Fisheries, who are Australia’s largest commercial wild caught fishing operation, where he works in Sales...
2025-06-221h 00Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.13 | Ash Ramm | Is Mandurah an Underated Fishing Gem?In this episode we’re joined by Mandurah local, tackle shop owner & larger than life character, Ash Ramm, from Tackle World Miami!Ash is the owner of Miami Tackle World & is a wealth of knowledge on Mandurahs fishing options.In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Ash about...Ash's introduction to fishingMoving from the farm to the coastPurchasing & growing Tackle World MiamiFishing's positive impact on Mental HealthMandurah's Demersal ground that mat go unnoticed by most anglersA hot tip on finding Snapper Ground using your sounders "Trail" function.Correct rod selection when lure fi...
2025-06-151h 36Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.12 | Robbie Riches | Quobba Cliff Fishing, Mulloway Zones & Drowning DronesIn this episode we’re joined by Robbie RichesRobbie is best known for being the former Owner/Operator of “Perth Fishing Safaris”, who were the only land based fishing guides operating out of the southern half of WA at the time. Robbie & his team successfully guided hundreds of clients onto trophy fish such as Spanish Mackerel off the rocks at Quobba Station, Monster Mulloway from the Midwest beaches, as well as being early adopters of the drone fishing craze which saw clients travel from all over the country to come fishing with PFS for...
2025-06-081h 05Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.11 | Craig "Noddy" Radford | Dhufish on Fly, Trigg Point Tripod Fishing & BIG Spanish MackerelIn this episode we’re joined by Craig Radford a.k.a, Noddy. Noddy is somewhat of a fishing encyclopedia, which shows in this Episode of The Rodcast. He is mainly known for cracking the code of W.A Dhufish on Fly gear, but has a wealth of knowledge using conventional tackle that he gained from spending time around some incredible mentors such as Hal Harvey, Ron Pearson, Mike Roennfeldt, Ross Cusack & Ron Johnson just to name a few….In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Noddy about…Noddy’s early fish...
2025-06-011h 29Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.10 | Alex Dodds & Brodie Paino | Surviving a Great White Shark AttackWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by best mates Alex Dodds & Brodie Paino, who lived every Waterman’s worst nightmare when a Spearfishing session was interrupted by a Great White Shark Attack that nearly cost Alex his leg.We run through the whole ordeal start to finish - This is a Tall Tail that is sure to leave your jaw on the floor!Hit play, chuck us a follow and share the show wi...
2025-05-251h 22Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.09 | Tim Barlow | Pilbara Barra, Swan River Bull Sharks & Inshore Snapper TheoriesWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by a genuine mad man, Tim Barlow! Tim is a former Soldier, Commercial Skipper and Fishing guide. He is also the former owner of Tim’s Tackle Plus in Guildford, before he was forced to close the doors due to hardship brought on during the Pandemic. While running the tackle shop, Tim wrote a weekly fishing report help Rothy and many others find their way into fishing success.In this...
2025-05-211h 11Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.08 | Tim Farnell | Mulloway Methods, Jumbo Tailor & A Career in FishingWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by a Stalwart of the West Australian fishing community, Tim Farnell Tim grew up in Perth, WA Fishing the local beaches, marinas & the Swan River and has now fished all over the state. He has a real passion for surf fishing for Mulloway & big Tailor on lures. Tims love for fishing saw him become a commercial Cray Fisherman straight out of school. He is still in the fishing indust...
2025-05-111h 05Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.07 | Curtis Waterman & Mick Parker | From Bream to BillfishIn this episode, we’re joined by two young guns of the WA fishing scene — Curtis Waterman and Michael ParkerCurt is the Marketing Manager at WA's own household lure company, Halco Tackle, and gets to see & fish plenty of different ares as part of his Job. He recently took out Champion Angler at the 2025 Abrolhos Islands Game Fishing Tournament, writes for Western Angler & is a regular speaker at The Perth Boat Show & 4WD Adventure Show every year.Mick grew up chasing Barra up in Broome with his old man’s charte...
2025-05-041h 14Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.06 | Owen Douglas | Fishing WA's Kimberley Region, Malcolm Douglas & Crocs!Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!🎣In this episode we’re joined by Owen Douglas. 🎣 Owen grew up in the Inner West of Sydney, NSW where he cut his teeth fishing for Bream, Flathead, Kingfish and many other species in the Parramatta River. Owen moved to Broome in Western Australia at the age of 16 where he embraced the change in Fishing options, now focusing on Barramundi & fast Pelagic fish in the blue water.🎣Owen now works as...
2025-04-2750 minTall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.05 | Lecca & Rothy | Sinking Boats, FADs Mayhem & Wood Ducks!Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia! Hosted by Mark LeCras & Jake Rotham🎣This week we’re kickin’ it solo and busting each other’s balls. Literally!🎣 Here’s what you can expect from this week’s episode with the boys!The Rotham boys give a new meaning to the term "Free Balling".An All-Time session at Jurien Bay F.A.Ds for Tall Tails Launch Day.Lecca recaps his recent Onslow strike mission.Wood Duck of the Week – New L...
2025-04-2053 minTall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.04 | Jayson Spencer | Dhufish, Tackle Shop Wisdom & Finding Your Own SpotsWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!🎣This week we’re joined by young gun Perth fisherman Jayson Spencer🎣 Having fished with Jayse ourselves, you can trust us when we say that this dude can fish! From Dhufish & Pelagic species off the coast, to Bream & Giant Herring in Perth's Swan River, Jayse has a lot of them dialled while still taking the approach of endless learning with his fishing… 🎣 Here’s what you can expect from this weeks episode with Jayson Spencer…Jayse...
2025-04-131h 07Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.03 | Scott Coghlan | Western Angler, W.A Salmon & Albany MullowayWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!🎣This week we’re joined by our great mate Scott Coghlan🎣 Scotty lives in the South West town of Albany, and is the Editor & now owner of Western Australia’s favourite & longest running fishing magazine, Western Angler. 🎣 In this episode the boys chat about...Covering Lecca’s new boat in Squid InkEpic Salmon sessions at Cheynes BeachA world record 79.6kg (175.5lbs) Cobia capture in Perth & Sailfish off Fremantle.Taking over the reigns as Editor at...
2025-04-071h 08Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.02 | Cpt. Craig White - Evolution Charters | Swordfish, Offshore World Championships & Finding New FisheriesWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!Buckle up because this one is a WILD episode!This week we are joined by Craig “Whitey” White - Owner of Evolution Fishing Charters in Exmouth, W.A & 2013 Offshore World Championships Champion Angler. Whitey grew up in a country town Midwest region of Western Australia and has made a living as a commercial fisherman, former tackle shop owner and now runs one of the top private charter operations in the country, Evolution Fishin...
2025-03-301h 07Tall Tails Fishing PodcastEp.01 | Pete "The Goatman" Riley | Kingfish, Going Viral & When Pete Became GoatmanWelcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!🎣For our very first guest episode, Lecca & Rothy are joined by Perth local fishin’ legend & larrikan, Pete Riley a.k.a “The Goatman”🎣Goatman grew up in the coastal Perth suburb of Scarborough, and knows the inshore waters around Perth's 3 Mile Reef and Rottnest Island like the back of his hand.🎣In this episode we flap our gums about…Goatman's viral Kingfish beer at the Rotto pub 🍺Getting nicknamed “Goatman” after being pissed on by a Goat at Red Bluff...
2025-03-231h 07Tall Tails Fishing PodcastPILOT EPISODE | WELCOME TO THE RODCAST!WE ARE ON HERE!🎣In this pilot episode of Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, Lecca and Rothy dive into their upbringing and how fishing has been stitched into the fabric of their lives. They share the story behind why they felt the need to start the Rodcast and what listeners can expect from the episodes to come.🎣In this short & punchy episode, the lads talk about...• Upcoming guests and some Tall Tails looming on the horizon• Lecca’s recent beach session with the one and only Goatman
2025-03-2237 min
Coast to CoastEpisode 9 - Waterman & Rotham sequelThe boys are back, Jake and Josh return for round two, discussing European trips, pre-game nerves and Krispy Kreme punishmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-1055 minCoast to CoastEpisode 19 - Waterman & Rotham return to lifeTechnical difficulties plagued this episode but heavy CPR has brought Jake Waterman and Josh Rotham back from the deadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-08-2355 min