On the Cast

We are back, its been some time, about 10 months but from here on in we endeavor to do more and satiate your ear holes with more fishing info. We talk about what we have been doing for the last 10 months, bass fishing, rods and reels, what's coming up for the poddy and answer a few listener questions. Unfortunately, we didn't answer them all but we will get back to them next time... which wont be to far away. 

With the recent Hobie Australian Championships bring run and won up, Dyl gives us an in depth report on how it all went down on his end. From the highest of highs, to a solid crash and burn, this episode is sure to keep even the most seasoned tournoment angler humbled. Sit back, get ready to cringe and most importantly enjoy the tale of how it all went down up on the Gold Coast! 

It's been a hot minute since the last episode of OTC! Dyl and Mitch are back in action and bring you an update on what's been happening over the last 6 months in regards to all things tournaments, personal fishing and some updates too. 

New shiny things, innovation and a large dose of thinking outside of the norm are what will  captivate and inspire just about any keen angler! On todays episode of On the Cast, Dyl and Mitch sit down with Western Australia's own Callum Dowell. Callum is a well known legend within the Bream circuit and has caught just a few Breams over his time. Situated on WA's pristine South cost, he has had access to some insane estuaries full of giants and it's on these estuaries where he has been developing the next lure to take the Aussie estuary scene to that next level.

The Mussell vibe or ''Muss'' is a sinking resin bait cast in the shape of your every day mussel, one of the top food sources for many estuary species, especially Black and Yellowfin Bream. Callum runs down what brought this lure about, its journey, issues during the design, where its at now and future plans! he also has a massive dive into his tournament fishing and some differences between WA and the east coast's Bream fisheries. 

If you would like to purchase some Muss for yourself or get in contact with Callum he can be found at;
Instagram: @outback_breamer_baits

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After a small hiatus Dyl and Mitch are back on the microphones . The guys sit down have have a casual unscripted chat about their recent Cod opening missions. With some challenging conditions presented for the annual December Cod opening, the boys go in depth on what they were expecting, challenges faced and some of the post trip highlights from several recent sessions.  
If you are keen to get some insight into how the guys approached the 2021/2022 season opening and find out some top techniques, lures and listen to some general tackle chat then sit down and put those listening ears on!

This week’s episode of On the Cast takes us to a new state we are yet to cover, Western Australia! WA has a plethora of fishing opportunities from its rugged Southern coastline, right up to the tropical North in the Kimberly. Gideon Mettam, or Giddo as he is best known is let's just say a ‘’keen’’ land based rock fisho...Gido spends most of his time outdoors rock fishing and rock climbing and has become very well known for combining the two extreme sports together! His youtube channel has exploded over the last year due to his fantastic footage and unique style of angling.

Dyl and Mitch sit down to have a great discussion about all things rock fishing for some of the amazing species such as Snapper, Western Blue Grouper, Sampson Fish and of course the endemic West Australian Dhufish. Gido runs through his tactics, lure choices and of course gives the low down on what gear he climbs into his destinations with. The man is no stranger to some sketchy locations and loves nothing more than finding an untouched ledge. Failing that, Giddo has been known to literally bring the ledge with him and create his ideal platform on the sheer rock faces of WA’s Southern coastline!

If this style of crazy angling sounds even the slightest bit interesting, then we strongly suggest you spin this episode immediately after reading this!

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On this week’s episode of On the Cast, Dyl and Mitch sit down with Duncan O’connell from Fish Head. Duncan is no stranger to all things topwater. He has an incredible amount of knowledge to share on casting for gnarly reef beats, in particular the not so humble Giant Trevally!

Duncan wastes no time in telling some incredible stories of his travels around the globe in search of giant GT’s. Duncan goes into depth about his experiences chasing GT’s in his homewaters of South East Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef and gives some solid advice on how you can target these beasts yourself. Topics such as gear set up, locations, boat set up & approach, where to find fish and of course some solid conversations about what Sticks and Poppers Duncan finds to be essential for XL GT’s! If you are keen for a laugh, love a psychotic story or two and are keen to pick up a few tips and tricks from a true expert of the game, you are going to love this episode!

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You can find Duncan at the following;

Fish Head: www.fishhead.com.au

Fish Head Instagram: @fishheadtackle 

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On this week’s episode of On the Cast, Dyl and Mitch sit down with Duncan O’connell from Fish Head. Duncan is no stranger to all things topwater. He has an incredible amount of knowledge to share on casting for gnarly reef beats, in particular the not so humble Giant Trevally!

Duncan wastes no time in telling some incredible stories of his travels around the globe in search of giant GT’s. Duncan goes into depth about his experiences chasing GT’s in his homewaters of South East Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef and gives some solid advice on how you can target these beasts yourself. Topics such as gear set up, locations, boat set up & approach, where to find fish and of course some solid conversations about what Sticks and Poppers Duncan finds to be essential for XL GT’s! If you are keen for a laugh, love a psychotic story or two and are keen to pick up a few tips and tricks from a true expert of the game, you are going to love this episode!

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You can find Duncan at the following;

Fish Head: www.fishhead.com.au

Fish Head Instagram: @fishheadtackle 

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Andy Smith or Smithers as he is also known, is a well renowned fisho dedicated to the cast! Andy is based down in not-so-sunny Warrnambool, Victoria where he runs Ebbtide Tackle. Ebbttide has a national and international cult following with anglers in the casting scene, particularly with anglers who focus on GT’s, Tuna, Kingfish and XL Murray Cod. 

In this episode the boys chat to Andy about his experiences in the tackle industry, Ebbtide Tackle and of course the big four topwater species that Ebbtide cater for! Topwater casting for Tuna and Kingfish is a fast growing trend down here in Victoria and the boys chat in depth about it’s emergence and rapid growth over the last several years. 

If you are an angler that loves chasing trophy fish and enjoys some tackle talk, this episode should certainly scratch that itch! It’s a big one so sit down, grab a beer and take in a few great tips and insights into the fantastic topwater and big-bait world!

Ebbtide Tackle: www.ebbtidetackle.com

Find Andy on Instagram: @ebbtideandy

Find Ebbtide Tackle on Instagram: @ebbtidetackle

Don't forget to listen Andy's Podcast with previous On the Cast guest John Cahil ‘The Outflow’. Search for it on your preferred listening platform.

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On this Episode of On the Cast, Daiwa's own Tom Slater joins Dylan and Mitch on the microphone to have an in-depth chat about his roll as Daiwa Australia's Product Development Manager. The boys talk about what led Tom into his roll and discuss all things tackle development by taking deep dive into the innovation behind some of the best gear available on the market. Tom runs through some of the more 'new age' tactics to hit the Australian Bass and Bream scene and discusses the demands that come with designing gear to keep up with these ever evolving trends in both the tournament and amateur angling fields. In particular the boys talk about jig fishing and Frogging for Australian Bass. 
Dont stress, Toms top Pie recommendations are included and maybe even a few hints on some new Daiwa gear dropping soon!