The Hooked Pod

In this episode, The Chippy dives into the real highs and lows of owning a business in the fishing industry. From the early mornings to the tough financial decisions, he opens up about the sacrifices it takes to keep a company afloat. He shares candid stories about borrowing money, paying staff before himself, and carrying the weight of responsibility that comes with leadership.

This is an honest conversation about resilience, risk, and what it truly takes to build and sustain a business in one of the toughest industries out there.

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In this in-depth reaction, Chippy breaks down how the WA Government’s decisions show a complete lack of respect for fishers, small businesses, and local communities. From tighter restrictions to poor consultation, these changes are driving fish prices through the roof and squeezing the entire supply chain. Chippy explains how wholesale prices are hurting his restaurant, pushing up menu prices, and forcing cheaper fish options to increase in cost due to higher demand.

This isn’t just about fishing — it’s about livelihoods, small businesses, and the growing disconnect between government decisions and real-world consequences.

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Chunk and The Chippy reflect on the recent WA law changes and the commercial fishing bans they’ve already had to confront, just three weeks into the new year. The impact on the restaurant has been immediate, with fish prices rising sharply and customers now being forced to pay more. They question the government’s approach, pointing to the undeniable damage these policies are causing to small businesses across Western Australia. It leaves you wondering who these decisions are really helping — both in the short term and in the long-term future of the fishing industry.

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Commercial fisherman Brendan Balls joins Chunk and The Chippy to discuss the management of fisheries and commercial fishing in WA. Brendan shares his thoughts on the commercial fishing bans and the measuring, management and maintenance of fisheries on the west coast of Australia. They discuss the appetite for fresh local fish in WA and question the awareness the community has on the drastic impact the changes will have on access and affordability of the resource. 

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Scott and Matt join the pod this week as Chunk and the Chippy continue the conversation about the new demersal fishing restrictions in WA. They focus on the impact to recreational fishing and what this will look like for the coming years. Scott sheds light on the potential long term benefits to recreational fishing and what species can be fished and targeted instead of demersals. 

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In unprecedented times The Chippy chats to local fisherman Ryan Bradley about the upcoming demersal fishing bans that have recently been announced. The boys unpack the huge impact this will have on fisherman, your local fish and chip shop to tackle stores and everything in between. They struggle to fathom how this decision was made and share their concerns on the future of WA’s fishing industry and small businesses. If you fish or eat fish this uncut conversation is not to be missed.

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Visiting from Wales, Dave Vale walked into Hooked on Middleton Beach and then found himself behind the mic chatting to Chunk and The Chippy. Dave shares his tales of fishing in Wales including fly and coarse fishing. The boys learn about Dave’s experience teaching fishing. They compare the fishing scene across Wales and Australia including fish stocks, sustainability and of course, the best eating fish. 

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Rod Dog jumps behind the microphone to chat with Chunk and Chippy about how he found himself in WA and the meaning behind his Youtube channel name. The boys chat about fresh water fishing in South Africa, sports fishing for Carp and the unusual animals you encounter. Rod Dog also shares his monster kraken story and speaks about his want to catch a Blue Groper. The team discusses what goes into creating and maintaining a youtube channel and the importance of having a back up plan for when things go astray.

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Chunk and The Chippy are joined by Josh Berente from Pleasure Marine, Albany. Josh chats about how he found himself running Alban’s Pleasure Marine and becoming a mechanic. Chunk and Josh reminisce on how Chunk sank a boat on New Years Eve in their earlier years and fishing in WA’s North. Josh chats about the current advancements in the marine industry, diesel outboards and fuel efficiency.

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Chunk and The Chippy welcome John Di Giusto to the studio. The team chat through John’s fishing experience mainly with his father, rock fishing in Western Australia’s north. The boys learn about Ballooning and spinning from cliffs and John’s favourite places to do this. John also shares his experiences of being in the army, med school and some sketchy spearfishing with The Chippy’s son. 

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