This episode kicks off the first for December 2023 and with that comes Murray Cod opening.

Luke asks the question is the big swimbait for cod craze tapering off?

Adam and Luke then dive into a spiral about what ifs……

What if particular species grew to jumbo sizes? it’s silly, but hey, that’s The Deep Drop!

The guys talk through some recent responses from Instagram.

Then they tackle the tough one of, what’s more important, the rod or the reel?

Plus they discuss all those awkward shopping habits.

Adam asks the question around loyalty to fishing brands.

Luke brings a new boat ramp business opportunity to life.

The boys discuss the squid karate chop, and it’s optics.

Luke questions a lip gaff, and a new YouTube series concept is born.

Adam reflects on some fishing technology that didn’t quite gain momentum. Remember Nano technology and Hydrowave?

The guys open up on the fact that tackle storage has never been quite right.

Adam opens up the age old fishing adage, zigging when you should have zagged.

Luke’s brain explodes when he deep dives into braid diameters, and concludes that breaking strains in braids are irrelevant.

The boys hit the stage at the 2023 Melbourne Boat Show and get stuck into some boating discussions that needed to be had.

Boat ramp etiquette, but not like you’ve heard it, plus on water housekeeping, some firm thoughts around what happens on the boat.

Live from Docklands, Melbourne

Luke suggests more Grand Slams get thrown into the mix and come up with some new potential benchmarks.

Adam opens up about his inner dialogue when fishing, plus some music chat.

Adam puts Luke in the hot seat as he hits him with 10 hard hitting questions to see if Luke is in the top 1% of anglers.

Inspired by a podcast from fishing legend Steve Starling on “10 Habits of Highly Successful Fishers”

Let’s see how Luke went…

Lee Rayner joins The Deep Drop.

Lee has been a part of the recreational fishing industry since he was a kid and is one of those anglers that could catch a fish in a puddle. Our chat in this episode goes on a rollercoaster of topics including Lee’s cuisine on his boat, his early days of working with brands, what he is up to now and new projects and his freshwater faves.

Boat snacks for fishing, the boys think there is one that stands out above all else.

Luke asks the uncomfortable question, is Victoria the kill shot capital?

Plus more frivolities on The Deep Drop

Brett Geddes is an estuary master, and in particular, a legend of Estuary Perch and Bream.

Brett talks us through the never ending lessons that perch give you, a fishing method that involves no hooks, plus an insight into some exciting lure techniques.

Adam raises some unusual captures and wants to hear yours.

Is anyone using Bimini twists anymore?

The guys discuss lures that stand out as undisputed champions of the lure world.

It’s a tuna and snapper frenzy, but it’s not always easy, even for a gun angler like Dave Standing. He talks us through the trials and tribulations of it all, including snapping a rod, gaff, line and losing a jumbo tuna all in the space of 1 minute.

We find out Dave’s top tuna lures, plus discuss if snapper burn out is a real thing.

Luke puts it out there, how long do you wait at the ramp if your mate is late?

Plus, more live scope discussion and the boys want to know what’s the coolest thing you’ve scoped?

Adam is inland and taking on the local Redfin and giving them the title of the freshwater whiting.

The guys discuss the mental situation of expectation versus reality when it comes to catching fish.

The guys tackle the journey modern tackle has been on after a fishing trip up north.

Adam takes some inspiration from trout trolling and wonders whether it’s doable offshore.

A listener question: how close is too close when anchoring?

The guys wonder if anyone trolls for kingfish, plus all the feedback from last weeks show.

The guys question the position of modern day fishing clubs in the community, then take to creating another epic idea to enhance and incentivise.

The boys discuss the rise of the flathead and how it’s become one of the most prized captures, then discuss what species is next to rise to stardom.

The boys have just arrived home from a mad week on the Gold Coast, QLD for the AFTA trade show.

Adams talks us through his new launch, Luke gets excited about all the new, and the guys pay respects to one of the long time greats and now AFTA Hall of Famer.