We open up 2025 with our new direction and are honoured to have our friend of the show and host of the Rhum Lines Podcast, the great Dave Bradley interview his good friend and highly accomplished angler Micah Adams. We asked Dave to describe Micah - Micah Adams is one of Australia’s most published and probably broadcast fishing writers and presenters. If you have him on your boat he’s also an “A” list angler with almost any tackle. His travel destination and species list is also something to asp...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 206
Only 20 mins long and quite possibly the most impactful episode we have done.
Dec 12, 2024•20 min•Ep. 205
On episode 196- The highly anticipated tale of young Voltzy in Cape York on safari with the legendary Fish's Fly and Sportfishing operating out of Weipa. Recently, Voltz was on a camping trip with 2 other keen fisho's up on the very rugged and untouched fisherman's paradise... Cape York QLD. Tales of rare exotic species, near alcohol poisoning and hair dye are all on the table here. Also, we have a discussion about destination angling versus ruling your local waters and how that impacts your ski...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 204
On this episode.. 2 Trout Guides and 1 Queenslander... We are joined by Shane Wakker of Baw Baw Flyfisher, and Jimmy Barwick of Snowy Valley Flyfishing. Both of these guys fish wild bodies of water, but both have a very different situation to chase Trout. The fact of the matter is that we at the Intermediate line simply don't have the experience to provide a technical show about Trout so we got 2 dudes on who know their stuff to do the heavy lifting for that aspect of the show. On the show, we t...
Nov 01, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 203
On this episode of The Intermediate Line, Voltz has a chat with his old mate and notable fly angler Wes Pang about a great sight fishery on Brisbane’s doorstep. Wes is an experienced fly fisherman who has savoured some of the world’s great sight fishing targets and Australia’s iconic fisheries .Wes gets out most weekends and in fact joins us from a caravan park somewhere to talk about the value that this fishery offers and how he goes about it. Wes loves his flyfishing more than most, he is a pr...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 202
What is there to say about this guy that any self respecting Permit fisherman, Permit guide or travelling Permit angler doesn't already know... and that wouldn't be much unless your in Dan's circle. Dan Collins is a permit Centurion who is notoriously quiet.... In fact, we were surprised he said yes to an interview, and even more surprised when we heard what he said on the podcast... he truly gives you all the tools needed. Look, If I need to write something here to make you listen to this show....
Sep 29, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 201
A very special episode recorded live from a far northern river in Cape York Queensland Australia, with the owner of Fish's Fly and Sportfishing, Mark "Bargy" Bargenquast and his main man Kurt Rowlands. This show brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 200
Chris just got back from competing in the 27th Hinchinbrook Challenge. On this episode the guys chat about that experience as a first time competitor. The strategy, the fishing and the opportunity to fish with the comps most consistent winner Dan Collins. This comp is for everyone, anyone could win it, an on this episode we offer some great insights on how to win... We don't say its easy.. but there is a code that is there to be observed if that's what your chasing. We also break down how the co...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 199
We have treat for you guys today !! Patty is a machine.. the dude can fish and if you think that comes naturally.. well it kind of does.. but for the true and incredibly inspirational reasons to why you'd think there are five Pat Neylons (given how much this dude gets around) you need to push through to the end of this record long interview.. trust us... you will want to be like Pat too. Tales of Bears Attacks, brushes with potential serial killers, super failed road trips, as well as super succ...
Aug 17, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 198
Excited to announce the shows new Co Host.. Scotto Mitchell !! Scotto is a world traveller and very accomplished Fly Fisho. Scotto having travelled far and wide as well as having caught most things that swim, has also worked in the Fishing Industry for most of his life including 17 years as the proprietor of the Alpine Angler, all this helped the team here to chose Scotto as the ideal choice to replace Voltzy . Scotto is on the show to announce this as well as talk about his recent trip to CXI a...
Aug 03, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
On this episode we are very pleased to present a true gentleman of the game and a master of the most accessible fisheries that we have in Australia.. Mr James caves. James, or Jimmy is not only a connoisseur of fine Rums but one of the most pragmatic fly fishos I know. His observational skills that have translated to his tying, his gear selection and fishing are worth paying attention to. On this show, we have included Jimmy from the start, and sure.. this really is a pub chat but for the observ...
Jul 20, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 196
look.. every now and then we like to just have a chat.. and especially on this episode Voltzy makes the long awaited return. Even as I write this, I really cant remember what we even spoke about or who we might have offended. It definitely about flyfishing I am pretty sure. This is just an easy listening show folks ... I goo one to tie flies too or make that long drive. The show is proudly sponsored by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 195
On Episode 186.. Jillian is a monster on the bow !! That could be the subject of this show in itself, but to expand further let me first say that it was an honour to have Jillian on the show. Jillian is super immersed in the Fly Fishing lifestyle to say the least. A native Floridian, Jillian is the manager of the Seven Mile Fly Shop located in Marathon Florida an employee of Captains for clean water, a Tournament Angler and a record chaser. On this show we chat to Jillian a lot about Tarpon, how...
Jun 22, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 194
On this episode.... We have Al Simson from Kettafly on the show.. and sincerely, this is not one to miss !! You think Bumpies eat ? Please reserve your comment until you have listened to the show. Not only do we get into the weeds about those swimming blue bolt cutters... we also talk about bus sized GT's in knee deep water, Milkies eating shrimps off the sand, and one one of the best Permit sessions Al has had in 40 plus years of fly-fishing. We also break down the reason you suck.. by that we ...
Jun 08, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 193
On This special episode Chris and Voltz recap a recent trip Chris took to the Florida keys to fish with Keys guide royalty Dustin Huff. The show recaps the adventure of solo travel aboard, as well as the trials of the most difficult form of Atlantic Tarpon fishing known to man. A true bucket list trip... we hope you enjoy the show. The show is brought to you by Nervous Water , Kettafly , Power Pole , Beast Brushes and Flats Craft...
May 18, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 192
Whether its Voltz getting those 2am phone calls or messages to either of us over social media or even in person, we get a lot of people asking us questions. On this episode, we get through some of the more popular ones or commonly overlooked aspects of fly fishing that could make your life so much easier. Topics include (but prepare for typical digression); Loop to loop connections - you could be ruining your fly line Ever had your rod ferrules stick ? we talk about proven way to get them apart ...
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 191
On this weeks episode, Flyfishing guide / International Rock Star/ Commercial Fly Tyer, Shane Wakker from Baw Baw Fly Fisher joins us. Shane is the drummer from the band Bodyjar, a band who's accolades and long list of studio albums are well known all around the world, he is also a very successful Trout guide from the Gippsland hinterland region. Shane is also well known for his intricate fly tying. On this episode we talk about how Shane mixes punk rock and guiding, how he got into it, and a bi...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 190
We are very please to present to you, the second instalment of our interviews with Gordon Dunlop. It is next to impossible to try and cram 50 years of fly fishing into just 2 episodes, and although we all feel we didn't leave it all on the table, we gave it a bloody good nudge. On this episode we get into some of the stories, like having to break wedding anniversary dinner plans while hooked up to VW beetle sized YFT, or Milkfish on worm hatches proving themselves to be the hardest running fish ...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 189
It’s a rare privilege to be able to speak with one of the pioneers of anything, let alone the Australian flyfishing scene. Today’s guest Gordon. Dunlop certainly qualifies as a guy who has been there and done that. We are very fortunate to have Gordon with us today, to share with us, his knowledge and perspective on Australian flyfishing scene right from the beginning.for those “who know”, Gordon certainly doesn’t need any introduction, and for those who have no yet to have the pleasure, Gordon ...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 188
You asked for it, we brought it... you told us you want more technical fly tying chats, well this is it !! On this episode, we present for the second time, the honourable Chad Plooy from Ploy Flies. We get Chad on to talk about the flies that he specialises in as one of Australia's premier commercial fly tyers.. All the good stuff about Bucktail flies, Game Changers, Slow Water Game Changers, Crab flies (floating sinking, deerhair, suspending), Angry Adams Flies and his own innovations. Its like...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 187
On Episode 178, we chat to Captain Kurt Rowlands of Fish's Fly and Sportfishing. On this sort of Australia day special episode, we thought you couldn't get more of an Aussie Fly Fishing dream than giving up everything moving to Weipa and working with one of the oldest and most respected guide outfits in Australia. Kurt, a former Hervey Bay Guide, had the universe show him that it was time to bail and head to Weipa, that was over a year ago now and we catch up with Kurt to talk about this huge li...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 186
We are back folks !! We took some time off and we come back guestless for another year of banter, and real experience based Fly fishing info. On this show... Death to Follow the Beef !! That's right... they win. We also do a bit of a recap, we talk about Voltzy's brush with Bream Venom, and the new Beast Brushes shop dog and its intimidation techniques to secure itself as an alpha. Have you tried to send us a message ? Its not that we don't care... we explain on the show. Its likely to be underw...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 185
On this show, we have the honour of interviewing one of Australia's most legendary personalities... Robert Mills. Millsy as he is known around the country has many achievements off the water, but what many people don't realise is that Millsy is a Darwin resident who is a student of the Darwin shallow water flyfishing opportunities. We chat to Millsy about the little known skinny water of Darwin harbour and surrounding bays and harbours. Darwin is a Barra town.. its rife with High Viz dudes in ti...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
On this episode we talk to Martyn White from Flicking Feathers. Martyn is a Scotsman who is living in Japan and is a very much a traditionalist fly fisherman. Martyn, although is very open to modern innovation, is somewhat of an educator when it comes to traditional flies, both Salt and fresh water flies. One of the main things that separates Martyn from others who are also so consistent at making educational content on YouTube and social media, is that he fishes.. In fact, Martyn is arguably on...
Dec 02, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 183
On episode 174, we get deep into Saltwater Flies as we chat to Sam Sumlin of Spacecoast Flies . Spacecoast flies is one of the USA's largest retailer of Saltwater Flies. Sam and his business partner tie a lot of those flies, but they also host a Co Op of sorts for local fly tyers as well as a huge range of mas produced flies. These guys are the real deal and we get Sam on to tell us all about these style of flies ( Crabs, Kwaans, Redfish Crack, EP minnows, Sippers, shrimps and poppers). If its l...
Nov 18, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 182
On episode 173, we nerd out hard on Pop Fleyes. To do this, we have August West from August on fly, on the show. August is an up and coming commercial fly tyer from Minnesota USA, who specializes in all things Bob Pop. On this show, Voltz isn't with us, which enables Chris and August to deep dive on some of the tying techniques, how to achieve what you want to in the water, the history of some of the patterns, different feathers used in these fleyes, the fusions that have accentuated some of the...
Nov 04, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 181
On this episode, we are proud to present for a second time, Jimmy Barwick. Jimmy, has just gone out on his own with his new guiding outfit Snowy Valley Fly Fishing. On the show, Jimmy briefly talks about the events that led up to this new chapter in his life, and shortly after we talk about what SVFF offers its clients, we get into talking about the fishing. For a big part of the show we are talking about the huge Cod Jimmy is catching... 25 over a meter this year ( that doesn't count the ones u...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 180
On this episode there is just a lot.... Here is what we talk about The rise of Freshwater Voltz A review of the new Power Pole Move PV motor Fibreglass boat repair... Do as we say, not as we do The new Ahrex SA258 CA Bendback hook Pointers on how to teach a beginner to cast If your into sledging, learning from ones mistakes, carp and national pride... This one is for you. Brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly, Power Pole, Beast Brushes and Flats Craft...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 179
Jamie Howard, a man who shaped a genre of Fly-fishing films, set a mood, taught us stuff and showed us things that those who may not ever get to fish for Tarpon, Striper or Bonefish will never see. Still to this day an unmatched filmmaker as far as quality of fly-fishing footage and story telling, Jamie is best known for his iconic flyfishing movies, Chasing Silver, Location X and Andy's Return films. Recently Jamie underwent a mammoth task of documenting the migratory run of Striped Bass in his...
Sep 16, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 178
After 4 years of being closed due to Covid, Kiribati ( Christmas Island) since May 4 2023, anglers have just experienced their first season on CXI. Our guest on this show Andy Vockler has just come back from 9 weeks on CXI. Andy is the proprietor of IN2FLY, which is the Australian agent for arguably the best lodge on Kitritimati "The Villages". On this show Chris discusses with Andy how he got involved with the exclusive agency with The Villages, and a little about this community building projec...
Sep 03, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 177
