The story of how me and Bryn became mates on the most insane charter of our lives! Thats how this one starts.

Bryn Hastie joins us to relive a charter we did together where the kingfish would not stop, over 20 of them, all quality fish, one of those days you don't forget.

From there Bryn walks us through his own fishing back home in New Zealand. Hunting down new spots, chasing big kingfish and snapper, and a couple of stories that go a fair bit deeper, including a swordfish and a bluefin session that are worth the listen on their own.

We also get into our upcoming trip to the NZ Lure Masters comp in October, where the two of us are teaming up to take it on.

Good fish, good stories, and one of the best around to tell them.

Full Youtube clip of our NZ mission! - https://youtu.be/VUahYcRumBw?si=9dO985LFHoFWSlcq

📍 Bryn Hastie: https://www.instagram.com/bryn.hastie/

📍 Joint Ventures: https://www.instagram.com/joint_ventures_nz/⁠

📍 Aclassic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/
📍 Host: Dan Muntz: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

📍 Churchy's charter: https://www.instagram.com/churchyschartersnz/

📍 Watch more saltwater action on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDL_Xfduc90Ud8DelDqNrfEZqRpuSt0A

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🎙 Guest: Bryn Hastie
🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#kingfish #snapper #NewZealand #fishing #saltwater #swordfish #bluefin #rawsaltwaterstories #podcast #fishingpodcast #NZfishing #luremasters

They headed out for a normal day chasing Queenies. His 8 year old son ended up hooking a fish that broke the internet.Full clip on instagram!

We're back at it with a ripper. Today Scott Gorman and the story behind one of the wildest clips going around, the one that has climbed past 24 million views and counting. His young bloke Fyn, jigging up big Queenies south of Weipa, hooking into a solid Spanish mackerel around 15 to 18 kilo, and a bull shark climbing all over it right at the boat.

The kid does not flinch. Not once. Scott just lets him have his fish, and that is why half the internet called it a father of the year moment. Fyn is 8 years old, has been in the boat since he was three, and has already won the Weipa Fishing Classic barra comp with a metre plus barra. An absolute machine in the making.

Scott lives up in Weipa on the west coast of Cape York, a place he calls a small Darwin where everything is trying to get you. We get into the bull shark situation up there that has completely exploded, the brand new Minn Kota that copped teeth marks the same day, and what it actually takes to raise a kid who lives and breathes this stuff.

Then right at the end Scott drops a croc story that put the fear right into me. Chasing pigs across a swamp, poking a stick to check the depth, with a three metre salty sitting a metre and a half from his hand the whole time. Pure luck he is still here to tell it.

This is everyday life up the top end for Scott. For the rest of us it is madness. The real version, straight from the bloke who lived it.

📍 Fyn Gorman: https://www.instagram.com/fyn_gorman/📍 Scott Gorman: https://www.instagram.com/sgormz/📍 Aclassic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/📍 Host: Dan Muntz: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

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🎙 Guest: Scott Gorman 🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#croc #bullshark #fishing #Weipa #CapeYork #Spanishmackerel #barra #viral #rawsaltwaterstories #podcast #fishingpodcast #aussie

They went out chasing snapper. They ended up with the footage of a lifetime and a triple hook-up on a whale.

Full clip on instagram!

We're back, and we've kicked it off with a good one. Today Adam and his 14-year-old son Max join us to share the story behind one of the wildest fishing clips going around. The day a humpback whale breached right next to their boat off the Gold Coast, then dived under them and hooked up to all three of their lines.

They headed out before daybreak chasing snapper. What they got was a whale the size of a house coming out of the water metres from their boat, a triple hook-up no one could believe, and a GoPro shoved in a rod holder that somehow caught the whole thing.

Better yet, by that same night it was the exclusive lead on National Nine News, and over a million views in two days.

This is a Raw Saltwater Stories exclusive. Adam tells it firsthand, no news editing, no beeps. You'll also get to know young Max, a gun little fisho building his own brand, Flatline Fishing.

The real version, straight from the blokes who lived it.

📍 Max Lansdowne: https://www.instagram.com/max_lansdown/
📍 Scott Lansdowne: https://www.instagram.com/ozzyadds/📍 Aclassic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/📍 Host: Dan Muntz: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

https://www.flatlinefishing.com

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🎙 Guest: Adam & Max Lansdowne
🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#whale #humpback #fishing #GoldCoast #snapper #viral #oceanencounter #rawsaltwaterstories #podcast #fishingpodcast #aussie

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Lance Clinton—a kayak fishing machine based in Costa Rica. Lance shares how he turned his life around, found purpose in fishing, and became one of the top offshore kayak anglers in the game. We dive into his journey from Louisiana to Costa Rica, the unique inshore and offshore fisheries he calls home, and what it’s like competing on an international stage like the Pan American Championships. Lance also opens up about big fish encounters, kayak safety myths, gear tips, and even the design of innovative jigs and knives. If you’re into fishing, adventure, or stories of turning life around, you’ll want to hear this one.

Apologies on a few sound issues with this one! The mic died just as we began. New one on the way!

Want to be part of the next episode? Jump in our broadcast channel on Instagram ( ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ ⁠⁠). That’s where we drop new guest announcements, and you can send in your questions.

📍 Check Lance out here: https://www.instagram.com/thefishrustler/

📍 For wild saltwater action and today’s chat, hit our YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@_aclassic_⁠⁠

📍 Aclassic's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/⁠⁠

📍 Dan’s on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next wild story. If you know someone who’s done something epic on, under, or around the water, tell us in the comments or DM, and we’ll see if we can get them on.

💬 Leave a review, and check us out: ⁠⁠⁠Aclassic.co⁠⁠

Cheers!

🎙 Guest: Lance Clinton

🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

Welcome to the very first pre-trip episode of Aclassic Strike Missions — a raw, unfiltered series where we chase the fish of a lifetime and show you what really goes down.

For this mission, we’re heading across the ditch to New Zealand to fish with Churchy from Churchy’s Charters, one of the most dialled-in kingfish operators on the planet. It's a 72-hour whirlwind — fly in, travel across the country, fish hard for one day, then get back home — all for one shot at a dream kingie.

This episode sets the stage: who Churchy is, what makes his fishery special, how the trip will run, what could go right (or wrong), and what gear we’re taking to make it count.

This series is all about repping the everyday fisho — I’m not a pro, just a bloke who's obsessed with fishing and finally pulling the trigger to see what’s possible. No filters, no egos — just the full experience, the real effort, and the legends who live this life daily.

So if you’ve ever thought about booking the ticket… this is your sign.

Let’s go.

Check out Churchys charters here: https://churchyscharters.co.nz/charters/

Churchys Insta: https://www.instagram.com/churchyschartersnz/

Aclassic Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/

Dan's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

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South Coast madman Shane Ackerman joins us to talk about his life chasing some of the heaviest waves on earth. From a brutal wipeout at The Right that nearly ended it all, to scoring at Skeleton Bay, Shane opens up on what it takes to surf slabs at the edge of possibility.

We dive into his upbringing on the South Coast of NSW, how the local scene shaped him, and what drives him to keep pushing limits in waves most people wouldn’t paddle out in. Heavy stories, raw insight, and full respect to one of Australia’s underground hellmen.

The insane footage at The Right was filmed by Tim Bonython!

Make sure you check out this epic film Yeti put together on Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=d_itcu6XqA8&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafLPYOUHmZiawNb8nRdTyMumIytWjt3AhZgAdNAuV-7c1Ca_jZY2FO1wAF8fg_aem_lf5kDOgj_ixfXp8S4fHdXQ

📍 Shanes IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shaneackerman/

📍 Tim Bonython IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tim_bonython_swellchasers/

📍 Aclassic IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/⁠

📍 Host: Dan Muntz – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

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Theophile Gonet jumps on the podcast to talk about his obsession with chasing giant fish across the globe. From bluefin tuna on spin gear in the Canary Islands to solo sturgeon missions in icy Canadian rivers, Theo breaks down the moments, gear, and grind behind it all.

He talks about growing up fishing with his dad in France, the tight regulations around bluefin there, and how he’s built a life around chasing different species around the world. We dive into what makes the Canary Islands one of the hardest places to land a tuna, why people still don’t believe it can be done on spin, and the brutal moment he lost the fish he trained months for.

From tuna heartbreak to sturgeon in the snow—this one’s honest, raw, and straight from a bloke who’s all in.

📍 Theo’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefrenchfisherman_/
📍 Aclassic IG: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/
📍 Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

Want to be part of the next episode? Jump in our broadcast channel on Instagram (link in bio). That’s where we drop guest announcements and take your questions.

https://www.youtube.com/@_aclassic_
#aclassic #fishingpodcast #bluefin #gianttuna #spingear #theophilegonet #saltwaterstories #aclassicpodcast

In this episode, we catch up with Tasmanian surfer Harry Hollmer-Cross as he shares his intense experience at Shipstern's Bluff. At just 18 years old, Harry endured a severe wipeout resulting in a serious brain injury, which kept him out of the water for two years.

Harry openly discusses the details of his accident, the tough road of recovery, and the support from his family and the local surfing community. He also explains how his experience led to the Shippy Safety Initiative, enhancing safety measures at Shipstern's.

The episode also highlights Harry’s return to Shipstern's Bluff, facing the wave that nearly ended his surfing career. Join us for an honest conversation about overcoming fear, resilience, and a deep passion for surfing one of the world’s most challenging waves.

Don't forget to check out the Shippies Safety initiative and donate what you can so the boys can continue to keep everyone safe! Find them here:

https://www.instagram.com/shippys_safety_wipeouts/

📍 Harry's IG: https://www.instagram.com/harryhcross/

📍 Aclassic IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/⁠

📍 Host: Dan Muntz: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/⁠

📍Nick Green IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickgreenphoto

📍Tim Bonython IG:https://www.instagram.com/tim_bonython_swellchasers/

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🎙 Guests: Harry Hollmer Cross

🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#surf #surfstory #surfing #comeback #wild

Billy Hayes and James Kuhl—aka the Tuna Junkies—jump on the podcast to talk all things bluefin, and it’s full chaos from the start.

They break down how they went from backyard pond fishing to hunting 800lb bluefin on spin gear, what it’s really like fighting monsters solo, and how they’ve nearly sunk their boat trying to land them. From busted gear and wild hookups to sketchy storms and last-second harpoon throws, this is fishing obsession in its purest form.

We get into:

• Chasing giants on spin gear (and why they don’t switch)

• Fighting fish solo vs handing off the rod

• Their 113-inch bluefin story

• How the Tuna Junkie name started

• Their first crack at commercial fishing

• New bluefin regulations in the U.S. (and why it’s pissing everyone off)

• What’s next for their crew and YouTube channel

If you’re into big fish, hectic sessions, or just want to know how far some blokes will push it —this one’s for you.
📍 Billy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/billy_hayess/

📍 Jame's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kuhlfishn/

📍 Aclassic IG: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/

📍 Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

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🎙 Guests: Billy Hayes & James Kuhl
🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#aclassic #tunajunkies #fishingpodcast #bluefin #gianttuna #spingear #offshorefishing #saltwaterstories #aclassicpodcast

Today, Jason Breen joins us to share the wild story behind one of the most watched ocean encounters on social media for the year 2023/2024—a day a breaching humpback whale collided with him while wingfoiling.

From a regular session to fighting for his life in an instant—Jason details the terrifying moment, the incredible luck that kept him alive, and how everything unfolded in this intense encounter.

Better yet, the whole thing was captured from two angles as it happened!

📍 Find Jason Breen: https://www.instagram.com/jasonthejaw/

📍 Watch more saltwater action on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDL_Xfduc90Ud8DelDqNrfEZqRpuSt0A

Want to join our next episode? Jump into our broadcast channel on Instagram to get new guest announcements and send in your questions!

📍 Aclassic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/

📍 Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/

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🎙 Guest: Jason Breen

🎙 Host: Dan Muntz

#wingfoil #whale #wildstory #oceanencounter #podcast #extremesports #rawstories #aclassic