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 49 - Justin Nye (Gladstone Fly and Sportsfishing)
Episode 48 - Tasmanian Black Bream with Brent Bowerman and Simon Ellis
Episode 47 - James Laverty ( Fly Odyssey Australia)
Episode 46 - Kristina Placko
Episode 45 - Geoff Anderson and Simon Penn ( Heads or Tails)
Episode 44 - Justin Duggan
Episode 43 - Harry Spear
Episode 42 - Andrew " Chozza" Chorley
Episode 41 - Pat Cohen ( RUSUPERFLY)
Episode 40 - DIY Flats trip and Tuskie school
Episode 39 - Nat Bromhead
Episode 38 - Dave Bradley (Australian Flyfishing Outfitters)
Episode 37 - Craig Daly
Episode 36 - Paul Dolan
Episode 35 - Scott Mitchell
Episode 34 - Christopher Heath
Episode 33 - Nic Stewart
Episode 31 - Claus Thyregod (RAIDZAP)
Episode 30 Matt Cank81 (Pilibara)
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