Episode 99: A top 20 review, trout chats, new Olympic sport
Adam brings a top 20 to the table he found online recently, which quickly turns into more questions than answers.
The boys question whether anyone actually targets a specific trout, or just trout in general.
Luke finds a new Olympic sport candidate!
Episode 98: ICAST wrap up
Luke is back from the US and Adam is desperate to know all about ICAST 2024.
What's trending, what is new and exciting for the market, is it all bass, Aussie representation....... so much to cover off!
Episode 97: Soft plastics trend, Gummies on plastics, colour convos
It's a deep dive into the wonderful world of lures in this episode and Luke has an interesting observation in the trend of soft plastics over hard bodies.
The boys want your help on finding out if Gummy Sharks on soft plastics is a thing.
Plus Adam wants to know what are you mucking around with at the moment in lures and gear?
Episode 96: Braid, mono, fishing line conundrums
The boys get tangled up in the wonderful world of fishing line in this episode.
Luke asks if we are putting too much braid on our reels, while Adam ponders the subtle differences in mono colours.
Plus, braid, how much are we really using?? You tell us!
Episode 95: TV debut, Letter from the listener, Fishing Buzzwords pt 2
The Deep Drop films it's TV debut as the guys discuss the shoot with Hook, Line & Sinker.
Luke reads a message from a passionate listener on his most memorable non-capture!
Plus we unpack the latest Top 5, "Fishing Buzzwords". You spoke, we listened, let us know what you think!
Episode 94: Under-rated species, Memorable non-captures, Fishing Buzzwords pt 1
Luke and Adam get back to basics and get excited over the little things, like a bump on your lure and first cast nervs.
The guys argue over under valued fish species, then discuss some of their most memorable non-captures!!
Plus we're asking you to give us input on "fishing buzzwords"
Episode 93: Kate Norman
Kate Norman joins The Deep Drop.
Kate is a hardcore Murray Cod enthusiast who'll stop at nothing to chase some of the biggest cod in Australia.
In this episode, Kate walks us through the harsh Victorian winter elements she puts herself through to tangle with monster cod.
We talk gear, tactics, fishing mentality and the usual hard hitting questions about boat snacks!
Plus plenty of laughs and hardcore fishing stories!
Episode 92: AI, fishing electronics, technological developments
It gets out of control with AI chat in this episode as Adam and Luke take it too far on the advancement of fishing and boating technology......or is it too far?
Electric motors, live scope, ........ The Deep Drop newest tech ideas!
Episode 91: Curtis Waterman
Curtis Waterman joins The Deep Drop.
Curtis is a product of Western Australia, a gun angler and part of the Halco team.
In this episode, Curtis delivers a beautiful explanation of the WA fishery that has us all dreaming of big fish and clear water.
We talk through Curtis' journey which oddly resembles that of Adam and Luke, plus the boys throw some Deep Drop hard hitting questions to really test him out!
Plus plenty of laughs and tales of a fishing wonderland.
Episode 90: Do you know your sounder?, kayak apparel, launching issues
Adam asks for some honesty with a tough sounder question.
The boys break down some kayak fishing apparel.
Plus Luke thinks he has another product development idea....
Episode 89: Lures, colour vs action, Fishing World
The boys head to www.fishingworld.com.au and discuss the mindset and thoughts involved in choosing a lure.
What's more important, the colour or the action?
Have a listen now and let us know your thoughts.
Episode 88: NSW survey, King George Whiting vs Snapper, Social Feedback
The boys break down a recent fish catch survey from NSW Fisheries.
The Top 5 Coolest Looking Fish list is locked away.
Luke asks, what is caught more fishing in Victoria, King George Whiting or Snapper?
Episode 87: Fishing Headlines, Fishing with Kids, Grassroots
It’s Fishing Headlines for Fishing World and the guys throw open the memory banks.
It's all about kids fishing, but not so much "how to", this is more about state of current play in the recreational fishing community.
Have a listen now and let us know your thoughts.
Episode 86: Top 5 Coolest Looking Fish, Social Feedback, Are Trout Smart?
Some feedback from the socials, then we start to create our TOP 5 COOLEST LOOKING FISH list, but need your help to finish it!
Plus, Adam asks a brutal question, are trout smart or dumb?!
Episode 85: Big bluefin tuna, allowing barrels, winter fishing plans
Big Southern Bluefin Tuna are back on topic as the guys discuss allowing the word barrel for fish looked after before weigh in, under 100kg.
Plus the boys discuss their cold weather fishing plans.
Episode 84: Abrolhos Islands, top water dollies, jigging sambos, everything in between
Luke is back on the mainland and has some epic tales of the adventures in the Abrolhos Islands in Western Australia.
Episode 83: Closed water, Dusky Flathead, YouTube challenge
Should estuary systems that are closed regularly, be opened up manually?
Is there any lure a dusky flathead won't eat?
Plus, a challenge for a YouTuber!
Episode 82: Fishing Headlines, estuaries on foot.
It’s Fishing Headlines for Fishing World and the boys get their feet wet as they head into the estuaries on foot.
Wading the estuaries is the name of the game and it's a bloody good way to get amongst the estuary fishing action!
Have a listen now and let us know your thoughts.
Episode 81: Westernport lures, how or how many, back in form!
Is Westernport, Victoria an untapped lure fishery?
Do we care more about how a fish is caught, or how many fish are caught?
Plus, Adam is back from his form slump!
Episode 80: Squid jig drifting, new product development, topwater barrels
A listener question on squid fishing; is it cheating to have a drifter in the rod holder while working a rod in your hands?
This prompts some new product development ideas from the guys.
Plus, barrels on topwater, it's all happening in Victoria!