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Episode 130: Brad Towler, Fleurieu Charters

This week we are joined by Brad Towler who has recently taken over Fleurieu Charters, while continuing to also run Towler Marine, which we discussed in detail when we previously spoke to Brad in episode 52. Running a pair of Clayton Gallant boats, Brad and his team have quickly found success on the Tuna and reef fish around the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island. Brad talks to us about the transition into running the business, some memorable early catches and the plans for the future, which includes a winter spent fishing for barrel tuna out from Port Mac, while the other boat targets winter Whiting closer to home. 

We also cover all of the news in SA fishing, including:

• A seasonal closure at Aroona dam.
• New boat ramp cameras at Wirrina.
• ‘Stay Afloat’ Lifejacket clinics from Marine Safety are running across the state.
• Another illegal Abalone haul from the West Coast. 
• RIP to Mark Mills who recently passed away after contributing so much to SA fishing.
• A new species of aquaculture fish aiming to boost local seafood production. 

We also have updates on all of the upcoming Tuna competitions

• Dizzy’s pumped to be heading to Port Lincoln for the Tuna comp over the March long weekend, fishing with Tony Lukin aboard ‘Mila Lu’
• The Wirrina Tuna Comp has again been rescheduled due to weather, with March 22/23 the new date
• The inaugural South Coast Tuna comp is being hosted by the Encounter Bay Footy Club this weekend. 

Plus, we have all the latest fishing reports including our own session on the squid off the Fleurieu peninsula, cleaning up on the Shimano Sephia jigs (our tackle item of the week) and a big Mulloway caught off the Port Elliot Jetty!