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 68 - Servo food, skinny water and a shit moustache
Episode 67 - "The Grind" with guest host Alex Roy
Episode 66 - Jon Snell
Episode 65 - Doug Phillips ( Tonic Eyewear)
Episode 64 - Matt Von Sturmer ( Salt fly fish)
Episode 63 - Mickey Finn
Episode 62 - Weedguards
Episode 61 - Dustin Huff
Episode 60 - Troy From Minn Repairs and Fly line selection special
Episode 59 - Dan Costelloe
Episode 58 - Lubin and Casey Pfeiffer ( The Full Scale Fishing Show)
Episode 57 - Lucas Allen ( King Tide Salt Fly)
Episode 56 - Australian Flyfishing Outfitters 2020 Eclipse
Episode 55 - The Flathead Special
Episode 54 - Adam Altman
Episode 53 - Royce Shanks
Episode 52 - The very cool SVS Podcast
Episode 52 - Fly Tying Special 2
Episode 50 - Rod Harrison ( Harro )
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