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 109 - Dave and Rod from AFO (Australian Flyfishing Outfitters)
Episode 108- The Flyline Episode Deux
Episode 107 - Dan Costelloe
Episode 106 - Tyson Palmer
Episode 105 - Steve Starling ( Starlo)
Episode 104 - Pip Clement
Episode 103 - The Chad from Ploy Flies
Episode 102 - James Norney
Episode 101 - Ben Currell (Vision Sportfishing)
Episode 100 - The Hacks Century
Episode 99 -Morten Valeur ( Ahrex Hooks)
Episode98 - The Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance with Scott Mitchell
Episode 97 - Axel Calvert from Freehand Flies. We've been tying with Mr Brownstone...
Episode 96 - Crabs/ Casting/ Creating/ Karens/ Covid
Episode 95 - Dave Little (NQ Saltwaterflies)
Episode 94 Dean Pateman
Episode 93 - School is in with Dan Frasier
Episode 92 - Steve Peach
Episode 91 - Mystery Guest Dr Enigma
Episode 90 - Steve Morgan " Who Shares Wins"
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