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Ep.24 | Ryan Turner | Pilbara GT's, Dogtooth Tuna & Line-Class Records
18 Jan 2026
01:40:54
In 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 Dampier
Stealing his dads Landcruiser & boat to go fishing instead of going to school
Working out how to fish the Dampier Archipelago & its incredible species diversity
The Pilbara being a hot spot for some of Australia's most skilled fisherman
The early days of Giant Trevally fishing in Exmouth & Ryan's obsession for GT's in the Pilbara Region
Tips for catching Pilbara GT's
Light Tackle Game Fishing & IGFA line class records
Winning Gamex
Crazy Shark Fishing stories
Ryans Custom 7.5m Svensson NQ Fisher boat
Pilbara Dogtooth Tuna
A gnarly Wood-Duck story
Some EPIC listener questions
Crack a tin & grab a notepad because there is some serious knowdlege being shared in this one!
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.23 | Tommy Miller | Marlin, Southwest Kingfish & Tournament Success
04 Jan 2026
01:45:11
In 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 about
Tommy’s fishing upbringing and influences
His 28ft Contender centre console setup
Winning the Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic
Why Tommy and Sam rate it as the best value game fishing comp in the country
Targeting new species and expanding your fishing playbook
Discovering an unreal south west kingfish fishery
First thoughts on WA’s new demersal closure rules
The growing divide between recreational and commercial fishing
Fishing Useless loop in Shark Bay
& much more!
Plenty of insight. Plenty of opinion. Plenty of laughs!
The iconic Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic is back for its 47th year and it’s shaping up to be a cracker.
Why this comp is a no brainer
• Massive $120,000 prize pool
• Daily marlin cash prizes to keep things spicy all weekend
• Outstanding value for both first time game fishers and seasoned crews
• Early bird entries open until the end of January
• Expecting up to 60 boats and around 240 anglers in 2026
If you’ve ever thought about stepping into game fishing, or you’re already hooked, this is a comp that delivers bang for buck and serious bragging rights!
Key dates
• 28 February – 2 March 2026
• Fremantle, Perth Western Australia
• The 47th running of the Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic
Game Fishing Info Night
Want to sharpen your skills before the big weekend?
• Thursday 29 January @ Fremantle Sailing Club
• Game fishing presentations
• Bluewater fishing masterclass
• Perfect for newcomers and experienced anglers getting dialled for the Classic
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.14 | Sam Colvin | Topwater, Toothfish & Tournament Tails
22 Jun 2025
01:00:12
In this episode we’re joined by gun fisho, Sam Colvin
Sam 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 & Marketing. Austral is home to some of the world’s most premium seafood brands including Glacier51 Toothfish & Skull Island Prawns.
In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Sam about…
Sam’s early introduction to recreational fishing
The Pilbara coast as a fishing destination & the high calibre of fisherman in the area
Massive topwater GT’s, Yellow Fin & Longtail Tuna in the Middle-East onboard No Boundaries Oman and Topwater Tails
Recent Billfish addiction & Tournament success with Tommy Miller & crew at Gamex in Exmouth and The Blue Marlin Classic in Perth
Sam’s career in the commercial fishing industry with Austral
Robbie 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 a high chance at catching Snapper while still having the sand between their toes.
In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Robbie about
Early fishing memories growing up in NSW
Moving from the east coast to the west coast of Australia
Is WEST really BEST???
Working at Hal Harvey’s Blue Water Tackle in Scarborough
The inception of Perth Fishing Safaris
The best time of year to target Mulloway from the beach
Fishing with Starlo
Early adoption of drone fishing
Perth inshore Snapper
Robbies new venture - “Up Your Catch” fishing courses
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.11 | Craig "Noddy" Radford | Dhufish on Fly, Trigg Point Tripod Fishing & BIG Spanish Mackerel
01 Jun 2025
01:29:57
In 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 fishing mentors
Tripod fishing at the Trigg Point Blue Hole for Tailor, Salmon, Snapper and spotting Mulloway in the surf.
Making home made wooden lures out of Mum’s broom sticks
Early Trips to Steep Point with Hal Harvey & co at 17 years old
Working at Mike Roennfeldt’s tackle store - “The Tackle Box”
Pioneering Dhufish on fly fishing gear with his son, Adam, using sinking fly lines.
Yellowfin Tuna off Carnarvon
Fishing Photography
Catching a 39.5kg Spanish Mackerel that ended up on the cover of Western Angler + a piece of golden advice for Fishos wanting to increase their chances of catching a massive Mackie…
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TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.10 | Alex Dodds & Brodie Paino | Surviving a Great White Shark Attack
25 May 2025
01:22:32
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 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!
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For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.09 | Tim Barlow | Pilbara Barra, Swan River Bull Sharks & Inshore Snapper Theories
21 May 2025
01:11:13
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 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 episode we talk about
Tim’s incredibly detailed fishing reports
His introduction to Fishing in Perth’s Swan River
Record Cobia from Dampier Peninsula
Karratha Barra
Tim’s pet Barra affectionately named “Boof”
The old Dampier & Jurien shacks
Tim’s theory on Perth’s Metro Inshore Snapper movements.
The amount of Bull Sharks in the Swan River
AND MUCH MORE!
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Tall Tails
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.08 | Tim Farnell | Mulloway Methods, Jumbo Tailor & A Career in Fishing
11 May 2025
01:05:01
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 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 industry today, but now in Tackle wholesale with Red Mullet Distribution, who are the distributors for Daiwa, Vexed, Assassin Rods, CID Lures & Black Magic just to name a few.
In this episode we talk about
Tims first job as a Cray Fisherman straight out of school.
How he got started with recreational fishing
Discovering Mulloway fishing and some GOLDEN TIPS for aspiring Mulloway hunters.
Collecting a full set of Western Angler magazines
Chasing Jumbo Tailor at Dirk Hartog Island and Tim smashing his personal record with a recent capture of a 94cm Tailor on a lure from the Mid-West coast
Wood-duck moments on the beach and in the Swan River
Vexed & working with Paul Willis at Red Mullet Distribution
The advantage of using Assassin low mount surf rods and the bionic figure system
Bizarre boat snacks
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For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.07 | Curtis Waterman & Mick Parker | From Bream to Billfish
04 May 2025
01:14:42
In this episode, we’re joined by two young guns of the WA fishing scene — Curtis Waterman and Michael Parker
Curt 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 charter biz, then moved to Perth where he swapped Barra for Bream in the Swan River. He’s now a Marlin addict, keen spear-fisherman and last year’s Champion Angler at the WA Open in Jurien Bay.
In this episode, we flap our gums about:
Chasing metro Marlin in the Perth Trench and learning the ropes with Billfish
Why switching up your style keeps fishing fun
Life behind the scenes at Halco Tackle
Fishing trips to Florida and the USA
Mick’s Barra-soaked childhood and his shift to southern waters
The origin story of Curt & Mick’s fishing bromance
Next-Gen Fishing
Curt getting outdone on a Mulloway by his cousin, & Lecca's former West Coast Eagles team mate, Jake Waterman
Boat collisions while chasing Mulloway in the Swan
Mick’s first run-in with a Swordfish and a half-sunk boat with the Send & Bend crew
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.06 | Owen Douglas | Fishing WA's Kimberley Region, Malcolm Douglas & Crocs!
27 Apr 2025
00:50:12
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 a Tour Guide at “Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park” which was founded by Owen’s late Grandfather & Australian Outdoor & Fishing Pioneer, Malcolm Douglas, while pursuing a career in the outdoor industry! 🎣
In this episode we flap our gums about…
The Influence Malcolm Douglas had on Australian Outdoor Culture & his legendary films.
Learning to fish in Sydney’s Parramatta River
Moving to Broome and the fishing opportunities in the Kimberley
Working at the Croc park, some CRAZY Crocodile stories & some valuable lessons on Croc safety.
Refurbishing Malcom’s old Trail craft boat & Landcruiser, which was the first ever 1HD-FTE Troopy on Australian Shores + Future Plans for the rig!
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 Listener Segment!
The FULL STORY from Lecca on how he sunk his Boat back in 2022.
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TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.22 | Pentecost River Barramundi Fishing | Trip Recap ft. Goatman
10 Dec 2025
01:49:03
We 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 biggest wood ducks in W.A (Lecca & Rothy)
• Lecca landing a 111 centimetre barra on a handline.
• Sprinting from a storm that came out of nowhere
• Rothy scraping in his first barra in the final minutes of the trip
This was the hardest fishing we have ever done. It was also the most rewarding.
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.04 | Jayson Spencer | Dhufish, Tackle Shop Wisdom & Finding Your Own Spots
13 Apr 2025
01:07:48
Welcome 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 being a closet Lecca footy fan.
The importance of supporting a good local tackle shop to find fishing mentors and gain valuable knowledge.
Dropping a Gopro on unsuspecting structure to find BIG Dhueys.
A “Fish First” approach to conservation & good stewardship.
How recruitment patterns in fish populations explain why some years produce good numbers of fish & other years don't.
Lecca shares one of the all time hype man speeches he received on the water, from Cervantes local legend, Scotty Watson.
Jayse hits the boys with a question that can only bring up PTSD
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.03 | Scott Coghlan | Western Angler, W.A Salmon & Albany Mulloway
07 Apr 2025
01:08:21
Welcome 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 Ink
Epic Salmon sessions at Cheynes Beach
A world record 79.6kg (175.5lbs) Cobia capture in Perth & Sailfish off Fremantle.
Taking over the reigns as Editor at Western Angler from W.A fishing legend, Ross Cusack
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.02 | Cpt. Craig White - Evolution Charters | Swordfish, Offshore World Championships & Finding New Fisheries
30 Mar 2025
01:07:21
Welcome 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 Fishing Charters, out of Exmouth.
In this episode whitey blows our mind with stories about…
His early adoption of Slow Pitch Jigging for WA Dhufish & Spanish Mackerel
Helping pioneer W.A’s Swordfish fishery and some Tall Tails of hooking big one on PE 3 gear out from Jurien Bay.
Discovering that Kalbarri has great Bill Fishing opportunities.
An ABSOLUTELY EPIC story of winning Champion Angler at the 2013 Offshore World Championships in Costa Rica with the late, great, Ivan Erceg.
Unknowingly selling his charter boat to drug traffickers which later lead to Australia’s biggest ever bust in Geraldton, with over a BILLION dollars worth of drugs being seized.
A tip of the hat to Perth's Send 'n' Bend game fishing crew.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.01 | Pete "The Goatman" Riley | Kingfish, Going Viral & When Pete Became Goatman
23 Mar 2025
01:07:27
Welcome 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 🐐
Sailfish blowing up reels at Steep Point 💥
Hunting a massive scrub bull in the N.T 🐂
Society being out of touch with where their food comes from 🍽️
Follow The Goatman on Instagram & Youtube 🎣 No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them. 🎣 Hit play, chuck us a follow and share the show with your mates! 🎣 Tall Tails!
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
PILOT EPISODE | WELCOME TO THE RODCAST!
22 Mar 2025
00:37:09
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.
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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
• A nod to the legendary Fishing in the Wild West book
• Each of the lads’ all-time favourite fishing moments
• A couple of tales of sharing the froth - Lecca watching his son land his very first Barra, and Rothy repaying the favour with a few snapper to his Uncle that taught him how to fish.
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No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them.
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🎣 Welcome to The Tall Tails Fishing Rodcast! 🎣 The Mad Men, The Trailblazers, & the Pioneers
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
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 purpose, vulnerability and faith. He talks about how fishing, country and culture became his escape and his identity. This one is powerful, honest and full of heart.
Tagalong tours explained and what guests can expect on a day out with Birchy
His journey from violence and anger to vulnerability, growth and purpose
How he reads a river, the signs he looks for and how he hunts big barra
Tides, bait selection, lure choice and when to change tactics
Lure colours, retrieves and what actually works in dirty water
The wild story of a croc launching up a bank during a night bait run
A venomous snake incident involving his daughter and how he handled it
Barra behaviour broken down including feeding patterns, ambush tactics and water temperature
A preview of the Lecca & Rothy’s upcoming Kununurra trip
Listener questions
Plenty of stories, laughs and hard earned barra knowledge from someone who lives and breathes the country he fishes
If your looking to get out for a cultural experience & land the fish of a lifetime in WA's north, make sure you book a tour with Birchy below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.19 | Chris Dixon | Topwater Snapper & South Coast Crazy Captures
26 Oct 2025
01:18:25
In this episode we’re joined by WA land based fishing Stalwart, Chris Dixon
Chris 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 session
Chris’s fishing upbringing targeting King George Whiting & Squid in Albany
Catching dhufish out of Two Rocks and seeing a decrease in fish size & numbers.
Fishing the south coast Rocks for trophy fish and some near-death experiences.
Getting started on Youtube with help from fellow Youtuber, Briggsy.
The approach to finding good spots vs great spots.
Crazy treks into untouched zones & finding people at the spot
TOPWATER SNAPPER?!
Broken bones and wood duck moments!
Fishing with Aussie fishing personality, Paul Worsteling from IFISH
Rothy buying Chris’s second hand rods that have insane fish slaying Juju!
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.17 | Paul "P Willy" Willis | The Bottom Meat, Balls Deep in Whiting & Dhufish from the beach!
14 Sep 2025
01:27:30
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!
In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Paul “P.Willy” Willis about…
Willy’s introduction to recreational fishing in Lancelin
The alure catching a Big Mulloway in Perth’s Swan River and the progression from bait to lures
Swan River Yellowfin Whiting Tactics
Targeting W.A Dhufish using traditional Beach Fishing Methods from shore along the S Bend stretch near Geraldton
The effectiveness of using a Dingle Dangle bait setup for beach fishing
Inventing the Vexed “Bottom Meat” – From near failure to overnight success with a bit of marketing help from Luke Ryan at TackleWest
A funny story about getting a chance to work for Daiwa after working at Hal Harvey’s Blue Water Tackle World
Willy making a Willy Lure – The Idict Wood Duck moment
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.15 | Lecca & Rothy | Respect The Burley Trail! Goatman Calls In! New Studio!
29 Jun 2025
00:38:16
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 stream
Lecca's trip to the Dampier Peninsula filming for the 4WD TV show
Metro Inshore Snapper & poor fishing etiquette
We call up The Goatman for a quick catch up on his recent Wood Duck Moment
Rothy's recent Mulloway hat trick during a midnight session on the Swan River
A look ahead to whats coming up on The Rodcast. New Studio yew!
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TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.29 | Ben Patrick | Spanish Mackerel Tactics, Abrolhos Islands & the Story Behind Halco
29 Mar 2026
01:33:48
In 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 Batam, Indonesia. Halco lures are distrubted & fished hard all over the world.
In this episode with Ben Patrick we discuss…
The origin story of Halco — from Hal Cooper's garage in Mosman Park to a globally recognised lure brand
How Ben's dad Neil purchased the company in 1980 and the lures that defined that era
Ben buying the business with his family in 2002 and taking it global
The challenges of cracking the US market and what makes American anglers different
Ben's earliest fishing memories — the Abrolhos Islands, 30lb mackerel in Grade 5, and a 48-year-old boat called Safari Two
The real story behind the Rooster Popper — how it came to be, why it took a year to get right, and why it's now the best-selling mass-produced popper in the world
Lure design philosophy — what most anglers misunderstand about buoyancy, weight, and balance
Why clean water is the single most important factor for chasing metro Spanish mackerel on lures
Ben's Spanish mackerel trolling spread and the stick bait tip Craig White swears by
The Abrolhos Islands — how the fishery has changed, why the baldies are better than ever, and the Batavia shipwreck story
The Iconic Twisty — how it's still made the same way Hal Cooper invented it in 1950, and why Ben nearly dropped it from the range
Live scoping and how sounder technology is changing lure design
Noodling for catfish in Texas
Ben's most memorable fish — a 180lb tarpon in Panama on a Laser Pro 160
Why the red and white Laser Pro catches more fish
A limited edition Halco Twisty idea that the boys pitched to ben on air
Ben's wood duck moment — sniping a drone on national television with a Rooster Popper
Plus we give away an epic Daiwa Saltiga Topwater lure pack for the best listener question submitted through our Instagram @TallTailsPodcast thanks to Daiwa Australia
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.28 | Cpt. Craig White | Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic Recap
15 Mar 2026
01:23:00
Whitey 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.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.27 | Vin Rushworth | Mental spearfishing stories from the W.A coast
02 Mar 2026
01:39:15
You 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.
In this episode we cover...
• Growing up in Brisbane and getting into spearfishing
• East coast vs West coast spearing
• Working in fisheries research
• Tagging Great Whites and whales
• Shark encounters while diving
• Crossing paths with an Australian Navy submarine while chasing marlin off Perth
• Yellowfin tuna & wahoo missions
• His role as record keeper for the Australian Underwater Federation
• The upcoming InterPacific Spearfishing Championships in Busselton
• Chasing Northern Pearl Perch in WA
• Spearing marlin off the teaser out wide
• A gnarly near drowning diving for crays
• Future goals in the spearfishing world
Plus we fire through a stack of listener questions & give away a Squid Jig pack thanks to Daiwa Australia.
If you have been asking for more spearfishing content, this one is for you.
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.26 | Jono Ellis | West Kimberly Barramundi & Livescope Tactics
15 Feb 2026
01:32:03
In 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, WA
Progressing from bait to lures and eventually introducing Live scope
Shark & Crocodile encounters in the Kimberly river systems
Tips for avoiding croc attacks and some close calls
Jono's boat setup
Tips for setting up livescope for your best chance at scoping a Barramundi
Jono's preffered Barramundi lures
Wood duck moments
Throwing rocks at lazy fish to tempt them into biting a lure
Lecca's recent Mully session on the Swan River with Tim Farnell
Plus we give away an epic line & leader pack from Daiwa for the best listener question submitted through our Instagram @TallTailsPodcast Follow Jono on Instagram...
TALL TAILS!
Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.32 | Tony Thwin | How to Catch More Squid!
30 May 2026
01:26:42
Tony Thwin is a well known face around the Perth fishing community. He has caught Marlin, Mulloway and everything between, but even after catching plenty of trophy fish, squid is still his true obsession.
In this episode the former WA tackle rep gives us a squid masterclass and breaks down jig sizing, sink rates, casting distance and a full colour system for every time of day. He shares his eight jig starter kit, the spots most people drive straight past, and a kids squidding hack that just works.
For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com
Ep.31 | Tim Farnell & Paul Willis | Beach Fishing for Mulloway, Snapper & Tailor
11 May 2026
01:38:38
Rothy and Lecca sit down with Paul Willis and Tim Farnell from Red Mullet Distributors, the WA team behind some of the biggest brands in Australian fishing including Daiwa, Vexed and Assassin to name a few.
Between them, Paul and Tim have forgot more about landbased fishing than most of us will ever know. They've written articles for western angler, run tackle talks & fished the WA coast from top to bottom.
This episode covers:
Mulloway & Pink Snapper from the beach & rockwalls
Landbased fishing rigs, conditions, and how to find a fishy spot
Targeting big Tailor on lures along Perth's metro beaches and reefs
Plus, one lucky listener who submitted a question walks away with a Infeet light tackle lure pack thanks to Daiwa Australia
If you fish from the beach or the rocks, this one's a belter.