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 87 - Amos Mapleston
Episode 86 - Getting to know Gus Lapin of Manic Tackle
Episode 85 - How to navigate Social Media and learn Flyfishing with Sammy Hine
Episode 84 - The Mamrot Chronicles episode 1.
Episode 83 - Kelly MacKenzie
Episode 82 -Bill Mitchell
Episode 81- The mildly comprehensive Tuna special
Episode 80 - Glenn Watt ( Barefoot Fishing Safaris)
Episode 79 - Christopher Heath
Episode 78 - Andy Bolch
Episode 77 - Nicky and Andy Mill ( Millhouse Podcast)
Episode 76 - Dylan Tomlinson
Episode 75 - The Honourable Dean Butler.
Episode 74 - Jako Lucas ( Captain Jack Productions)
Episode 73 - Doctor Mitchell Bates
Episode 72 - Your Muppets Guide to Christmas
Episode 71 - Neil Cunnington
Episode 70 - Alan " Fish" Philiskirk
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