The Reel Action Fishing Podcast (with Guesty and the Ferret).

Guesty and the Ferret once again open the Tragics Hotline to talk to the listeners! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and The Ferret chat about one simple topic... why YOU need to go trout fishing! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret chat about the Art of Reconnaissance missions and how it can help you catch more fish! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret embark on a comprehensive chat about the health of their favourite fishing spots across the country. They'll guide you through mastering the art of fishing in various locations, sharing insights on organising your tackle effectively, and discuss the essentials of proper fishing etiquette. To cap it off, the duo poses a crucial query: Which kind of angler are you? Are you the conscientious type who picks up after themselves, or do you overlook a piece of litter like a discarded plastic bag?

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Sammy Hitske to chat all things fishing! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret chat about chasing inshore cobia on live-baits!

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret chat about boat and trailer maintenance! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty, the Ferret and the Stowaway chat about the upcoming Pirtek Fishing Challenge! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are joined by the 'Stowaway' to work through your listener questions! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret chat about how to fish boat hulls and why they are one of the most productive places to fish in Australia. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty chat about the recently passed laws in NSW about the banning of rec anglers to target Eastern Blue Grouper. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret once again open the tragics hotline to the listeners. This one is a cracker! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and The Ferret chat all things about how to catch Mulloway on live baits. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret look at what’s behind the horrifying phenomenon of fish kills in Australian inland waterways as they listen to Prof. Lee Baumgartner – the leading scientists who is involved in the government enquiry investigating the events.

Throughout the episode, Lee sheds light on the environmental culprits behind these disasters, stressing the importance of responsible river management going forward. From dissecting blackwater events, hydrology, bacteria and algae, river infrastructure and flow, the ‘perfect storm’ that leads to a fish kill is discussed so you can better understand what is happening to our native fish throughout the Murray-Darling Basin.  

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret chat about Catching Mahi Mahi Around FADs on Livies.

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret once again open the tragics hotline to the listeners. This one is a cracker! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are back around the round table to chat about Catching Bass on Cicada Lures. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret open the tragics hotline for the first time to hear from some of the listeners. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret team up for a 'Scrictly Fishing' chat on Chasing Flathead On Soft Plastics In The Shallows. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast Jono and Guesty dive into some listener questions to celebrate episode 200! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Hooch is back to chat all about bottom-feeding fish! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret speak to Author Chris Simons who wrote a book detailing the history of one of the best beach fishing spots in Australia - the Sygna Wreck at Stockton Beach. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty are back around the table to chat about topwater fishing, fishing in Vanuatu, toxins that threatend the eating quality of fish and have a podcast annoucnement. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, we catch up with a bloke who flies $100m aircrafts, and established the non-for-profit organisation KinFish. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret are back around the round table to chat about fishing the flats this summer, particularly for whiting! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret chat about the cod opening weekend with Wayne Gilbert. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret tune into OzFish Unlimited's podcast called OzCast to hear about whether the carp virus is going to work in Australia. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret chat about the upcoming Let's Fish Lake Mac competition and touch on some of their tips and tricks when it comes to having success in the lake. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret relive a session burleying for snapper, running through all the tips and tricks needed to make it a successful day! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret are back around the round table to answer the question, is Australia the best fishing country in the world? 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Rob Payne to chat about the ongoing live sonar debate and the tips and techniques to fish well for flathead on the Goldcoast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Nikolai Topor-Stanley joins the round table to chat about his journey from playing for Australia to fishing around Australia! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Dan Guilfoyle to chat about the evolution of soft vibes and how to best fish them to increase your success on the water! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and The Ferret are joined by Hon. Bob Baldwin to chat about the proposed offshore wind farms at Port Stephens. 

Summary Of The Issue: 

In recent years, the Australian government has been pushing for the development of offshore wind farms as part of its commitment to clean and renewable energy sources. However, this initiative has stirred significant controversy within fishing communities and environmental circles alike.

The Commonwealth government has been fast-tracking the implementation of offshore wind farm leases in various regions of Australia, including locations like Port Stephens, Newcastle, Central Coast NSW, Wollongong, South Coast NSW, and many others. While offshore wind farms offer a clean energy solution, concerns loom large within the fishing industry.

One of the most significant concerns raised by fishing communities is the potential environmental impact of offshore wind farms. Noise pollution, habitat loss, and disruptions to marine life are at the forefront of these concerns. The construction and operation of wind turbines can generate anthropogenic noise, which may affect marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and seals. These sounds can interfere with marine animals' behaviours, including their communication, feeding, and navigation, potentially leading to injuries or deaths.

Moreover, the installation of offshore wind turbines can cause habitat destruction and displace marine species. While the turbines themselves become artificial reefs, they may disrupt the natural migration patterns of pelagic species, inviting invasive non-native species that can harm the environment.

The fishing industry, both commercial and recreational, faces significant challenges due to the introduction of offshore wind farms. The sheer scale of these farms results in exclusion zones that severely impact fishing activities. The economic, social, and environmental consequences of these exclusion zones affect not only fishermen but also coastal communities dependent on this sector.

Furthermore, the underwater disturbances caused by the construction and installation of offshore wind turbines can impact marine species' behavior and migration patterns. Fish and mammals use electromagnetic fields as their natural compass for navigation, search for food, and other essential activities. Studies in the UK have shown disruptions in fish spawning grounds and the mesmerizing effect of power cables on marine life.

The tourism industry, particularly in places like Port Stephens, is also under threat. Offshore wind farm exclusion zones could jeopardize game fishing participation rates, impacting events like the "Billfish Shoot-Out" and the "NSW Interclub Championship." These events contribute significantly to the local tourism-based economy.

Apart from environmental and economic concerns, offshore wind farms pose challenges for national security and defense operations. Wind turbines can interfere with radar systems, disrupt low-level flight operations, and even become potential targets for sabotage or attacks. These challenges raise important questions about the placement of offshore wind farms in proximity to defense installations and training areas.

In conclusion, the development of offshore wind farms in Australia is met with mixed reactions from various sectors, including the fishing industry. While they offer a sustainable energy solution, careful consideration of their environmental and economic impacts is essential. Collaboration between government, industry stakeholders, and local communities is crucial to address these concerns and ensure a balanced approach to clean energy and conservation.

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty is joined by Coby Pascoe to chat about catching mega barramundi from the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret sit around the round table to chat about their home waterway - Lake Macquarie. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret dive into another 'destination' podcast and focus on fishing in and around the Gladstone region. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and The Ferret chat about slow-pitch jigging on inshore reefs! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and The Ferret dive deep into the conversation on catching both freshwater yabbies and winter time Murray Cod!

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast Guesty and the Ferret are back around the round table to chat about fishing bridges with both lures and bait. Bridges are a fantastic place to go fishing, and you can have a bunch of success when you get the little things right! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Mark Ainsworth to chat about what the latest and greatest is in the world of Victorian Fisheries. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Jason Metcalf to chat about chasing one of the hardest fighting fish, on lures. Filled with a bunch of old stories for their time filming together, this one is a cracker. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Russel Babekuhl to chat about catching topwater flathead on lures! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and The Ferret chat about catching impoundment Australian Bass. Are they a different species...

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty chat about rules and regulations, and the things they might want to change about the fishing industry, 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty chat about fishing accidents, particularly around hooks and fingers...

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty dive into the topic of chasing in-shore snapper on soft plastics. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty and joined by Shane Chalker to chat through the show's fishing highlights from the last 12 months. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Jack Nolan to discuss fishing with live technology and the process of learning the ropes of this game-changing addition to your boat.  

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty discuss the much-asked-for topic of fishing at night time. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guest chat about how to catch a snapper from a burley trail this winter! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret deliver a pep talk for fishing in winter. This is not a time to put the fishing tackle away, but rather a time to go get after it! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Rhys Creed to chat about chasing rainbow and brown trout in the Tumut River in southern NSW. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret are joined by Hooch to chat about their biggest disappointment in fishing to date. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into the topic of paddling river in NSW. The boys run through all the tips and tricks to do it successfully, and relive some classic stories along the way. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into the topic of fishing fight, chatting about how to do it properly before looking at all the fish that have got away at the side of the boat. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Guesty and the Ferret chat about live baits. The boys chat through everything from how to catch them, how to rig them, and all the littles 1 percenters that you need to know to fish with them successfully. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty chat about failures in fishing and rally, and what it taught them for the rest of their career. This honest and open chat is a cracker! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into the topic of Jigging Kings - a hard, physically gruelling, yet fantastic way to go fishing. Check it out! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty discuss the technique of Down-rigging and run through all the ins and outs of how to do it successfully. The boys also start the episode chatting about the recent fish kills, and why they occurred. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Kelly Hooch Hunt to chat about King George Whiting in Tassie! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty drop a show announcement, and then talk about Silver Trevally and how to catch them! The lads drift off and talk about eating qualities of fish before returning to discuss what a pressure point is and why they are important. All that and more on this week's episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty give a pep talk for the Pirtek Fishing Challenge. Running for over a decade, the challenge offers the chance for fishos to get out and wet a line, while supporting two major charity partners. The boys are also joined by a friend of the show, who gives a warning for males regarding prostate cancer. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive deep into the technique of trolling livies for Spanish mackerel. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty are  chatting about the Aussie Bass and reliving a recent trip Guesty had while chasing them on topwater frogs! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty are back to get stuck into another fishing topic chatting about the WRFC, whether fishing information is too easily accessed right now and your weekly fishing questions! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty are joined by Shane Mensforth from South Australia to chat about all the issues the recreational fishing community is facing when it comes to their rules and regulations. The boys spend the episode talking about Snapper, and come to the realisation that Snapper are bigger in SA... all that and more on this week's episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Justin Nye to chat about one of the most exciting types of fishing you can do - Froggin' for Barra in freshwater impoundments. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into the world of squid and discuss how to catch and cook them to maximise success and taste! This one might get the mouth watering...

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty chat about how to set up your boat so it is the ultimate fishing vessel. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty chat about a recent run of Black Marlin that are making their way into the shallow waters of Fraser Island. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into a technique that can see you land some cracking fish - live baiting rockwalls. Welcome back to the podcast family for 2023!

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast the lads chat all things Murray Cod - Australia's most iconic native freshwater fish. This is the last episode for 2022! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guest answer all of our listener questions to round out the year. With over 50 to get through, the boys have their work cut out for them. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty chat about catching Kingfish in your burley trail, and how to best position the boat and your baits to tangle with arguably the hardest fishing fish in the ocean. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast the lads talk strictly fishing and chat about chasing Dusky flathead on soft plastics as we lead into summer. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast the boys are joined by Dan from Kustom Print Werx to chair about boat wraps, fishing from jetties and and Samson fish. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast the boys welcome Ollie Geale to the Podcast to chat about: 

- Topwater Impoundment Barramundi 

- Peter Faust Dam.

- The World Cup.

- Commentary and The Boys Give It A Go. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty cover a range of topics, including:

- Jono's first Barra trip 

- Brett Lee Joins the Podcast for a chat 

- Best all-round set up for fishing in estuaries 

- Fishing while on the road 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Hooch to discuss: 

- Getting into trouble 

- Diving for crayfish 

- Evading the police when on rally tour 

- Game fishing tips 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty chat on: 

- Lets Fish Lake Mac Competition

- Back Burning on the farm 

- Current sporting scene in Australia 

- Jono needs advice 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Steve Starling and Rhys Creed join The Ferret out at Lake Windamere for a cracking episode on all things fishing, careers and hypotheticals. Check it out! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast, the lads are joined by Jacko Baker - a professional surfer on the WSL. The boys chat through all things competitive surfing, what it takes to win on tour, fishing around Forster for flathead, and what fish Jacko wants to target next time he hits the water. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast Jono and Guesty are around the round table to chat about: 

- How to chase wild river bass this summer. 

- Gone Fishing Day 

- Grand finals and press conferences 

- Let's Fish Lake Mac. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty dive into the topic of sight-casting, which see's the lads chat about Barra, Toga, Bass, GT's, Flathead and Marlin! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty chat about a recent trip Jono embarked on to Lake Windamere. The boys chat about the technique used, the placed Jono fished, and the type of gear needed to target one of our prized native sport fish. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast, Jono and Guesty are joined by Matt Hansen to chat: 

- What is Cold Water Pollution 

- How does it affect our rivers and fish? 

- What solutions are there we can try? 

- How does temperature affect our fishing? 

- Dad Joke. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, the lads catch up with Cassie Price from OzFish Unlimited to chat about: 

- Fishing in Salts Bay and what it used to be like. 

- What the problem is with the Bitou Bush. 

- How OzFish and Landcare NSW are restoring the area. 

- A quiz for Guesty on marine habitats. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty cover: 

- Q&A from listener questions 

- Jono's dad joke 

- Sports chat on etiquette 

- Rally Story 

- Fishing Tips 

This one is a cracker! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty hits the road while Jono holds down the fort with NSW Fisheries representative, Clay Hilbert. Clay runs us through the highly anticipated topic of tagging fish and why we do it, and runs through all the stats and data we have on this type of research since the tagging program began in the 1970s. This one is a cracker! 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast Jono and Guesty sit down at the round table to chat about all things Australian Salmon.

This week on the Reel Action Fishing podcast Brett Lee join Guesty in the middle of some bad weather to chat all things fishing, cricket and upgrading his PB snapper. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Pocast Jono and Guesty are joined by Simon Pender to chat all things chasing Kingfish off the top. Like every week, the boys chat about everything from the tackle, the terrain, the technique and the time to chase argubaly Australia's hardest fighting fish. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty get ready for the launch of Season 10 of Reel Action TV. Across this hour episode, the boys run through all of Guesty's favourite fish from the last decade and detail how the show started, what changed, and where it is heading. The boys even get a few calls from someregulars... all that and more on this week's episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty hits the road while Jono holds down the fort. After a successful first stint on Mulloway, Jono invites Julian back into the studio to chat about Kingfish research and data in NSW. Across the 60-minute episode, the boys chat about everything from tagging programs, diet, habitat and migration of these hard-fighting and popular recreational species. 

If you love chasing Kingies, this one is a cracker. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and Jono invite PHD Student James Wong into the studio to chat about some research he has been working on, all in a ploy to see if the podcast community can give back to the sport we love. If you are in to citizen science and learning about what fish eat - this is the episode for you. 

This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Jono and Guesty are back in the studio to chat about chasing big Dusky Flathead in winter. Like with every episode, the lads walk through everything from the tackle, the time, the terrain and the technique needed to pin one of those monster crocs. In true 'round table' fashion, Guesty gets sidetracked and tells us about the time he got naked chasing a Seadoo while fishing for Barra earlier this year. All that and more on this week's episode of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast.