On Episode 137, we talk about the rising popularity and success of the Gav's crab. Pictured here in the corner of the first ever Permit to eat one (caught by host Chris) and now seen in a stack more permit since. In a seemingly short period of time, this crab fly has really got some runs on the board, so we chat about its origins and a few directions that many wouldn't know about. Also, we show our age and chat about the golden era of Saltwater Fly Fishing Tournaments in Australia, and the impact they have had on both product development and the old school community that used to actually meet face to face. Sadly, we don't see anything like these tournaments anymore, with only the Hinchinbrook Challenge and the Darwin Fly Rodders flying the flag for what's left.
This is a pretty meaty chat, one we hope provokes discussion. Should we bring the Tuna comps back? Is the Gav's Crab the Permit slayer we have been looking for? Will we see it go by the wayside in Australian Flyfishing media like many other Australian developed flies? let us know in the comments.
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Episode 144 - Real Genius Talk
Episode 143 - Peter Broomhall ( Mersey Fly)
Episode 142 -Modern Innovation last 15 years
Episode 141 - Keith Rose-Innes (Alphonse Fishing Company)
Episode 140 Brooks Robinson (Cortland Line Co)
The Intermediate Vice Ep 5 - John Everett (Fish New England)
Episode 139 - Rod Review, 2am Fish Mongers and Nerding out on Bucktail
Episode 138- Alistair McBurnie
The Intermediate Vice Ep 4 - Brandon Bailes ( Panther Branch Bugs)
Episode 136 - Stu Dodd’s Doddcast
The Intermediate Vice - Ep 3 Captain Dave Bradley
Episode 135 - Nicky Mill
The Intermediate Vice Ep2 - Nic Stewart
Episode 134 - The Reel Show
Special Episode 1 - Andy Bolch
Episode 133 - Crank Sinatra tells tales of Cocos and fast boats
Episode 132 - Dr Owen Li
Episode 131 - Mark ”Bargy” Bargenquast
Episode 130 - Gian Booysen ( Kings To Be Found)e
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