Reel Tails with Sweens
Episodes
Luke Davis : The Marlin Technician
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Luke Davis to discuss all things Marlin fishing.We get a ‘Reel’ insight into Luke’s journey from taking four years ...
Bonze - Blue Marlin
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Bonze to discuss all things Blue Marlin.During this podcast you are going to get some awesome information on how to find,...
Aaron Cruden : The Wizard
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Aaron Cruden, Cruds is a professional rugby player and his career has had some amazing experiences.From starting out in t...
Jimmy Brown : The Tail from 12ft to 90ft
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Jimmy Brown.Jimmy is a professional skipper and has had some experiences that most can only dream of. His journey from a ...
Mark Collins : The MC of fishing
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Mark Collins.Mark is a deckhand, skipper, boat builder and an extremely well rounded fisherman.As you will hear through t...
Tom Martin : Balance & Creativity
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Tom Martin from Shard Studios.As you will hear during this podcast Tom is a very well balanced and self aware individual....
Bonze Lures : Evolution of Mini Chiefie
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Bonze and we discuss the evolution of my boat Mini Chiefie.We share in detail the changes we have made and the learnings ...
Ironclad : Tails from the Team
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Joe and Kate founders and directors of Ironclad. Ironclad as a company was founded in 2019 and have been producing cast i...
J.E.Wilds : The next chapter
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Joe Edlington or as many of you will know him J.E. Wilds.Joe is one of New Zealands leading content creators. He does thi...
Kilwell : Tails of 90 years in business
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Amanda, Geoff and Jeremy Wells. Two of the three generations that have owned and ope...
Aaron Styles : JAF Culture
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with my instagram pen pal turned great mate Aaron Styles. As many of you will know Azza is the founder of the clothing brand J...
Bonze Lures : Teaser Systems
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I’m back with Bonze to share some insight into Teaser systems for lure fishing when targeting marlin. We follow along the same lines as...
Hamish Beattie : NaCl Lures
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I had the pleasure of joining Hamish Beattie in his workshop to discuss all things NaCl Lures, but as you will learn there is more to Ham...
Alex Waller : Trippin on Trout
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Alex Waller or as many of you may know him, the creator of New Zealand’s leading fly fishing YouTube channel Trippin on...
Fish City : Founding Fathers
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with the founding fathers of Fish City Ross, Jono and Kev. All three share the highs, lows and their learnings of 30 years in ...
Kilwell Sports : Intro to Fly Fishing
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I was lucky enough to sit down with four very talented individuals from the sport of fly fishing, Jeff Pierce, Alex Waller, Dion James an...
HBHS : Old Boys Foundation
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with three fellow Hamilton Boys’ High Old Boys’ foundation, Andrew Miller, Seamus Marten & Ali Lennan. With the goal of hi...
Scott Malcon : Tails from Daiwa
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Scott Malcon.Scott has been a big part of the resurgence of the fishing brand Daiwa here in New Zealand.During this podca...
Mike Knight : On Top Lures
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Mike Knight.Mike is the man behind the brand that is OTL or otherwise known as On Top Lures. OTL is run out of his garage...
David Galbraith : Mindset
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down over a coffee with David Galbraith. DG is well known for his work as a mental skills coach, having worked with the Chiefs, New...
Rick Pollock : The Pursuit
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Rick Pollock. Rick was a professional charter skipper here in New Zealand for over 40 years.His trips were iconic. Angler...
Andre Alipate : All or Nothing
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down and chat with Andre Alipate. Andre is well known for being one of the hosts and the voice of The Hunters Club, a television sh...
Matt Wallbank : Running for Hope
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down and chat with Matt Wallbank. Matt is taking on the monumental task of running 654 km during the month of October 2021. This is...
Bonze : Set Up
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with 2 x world billfish champion Bonze. Bonze has been on the podcast before but this time we are going to drive deeper into a...
BJ Watling : He's a Keeper
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with an old High School friend who just so happens to be New Zealand cricket’s best ever wicket-keeper batsman, BJ Watling.B...
Ben Tapuai : Tails of a Wallaby
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Ben Tapuai. Ben is someone I met through rugby when we played together for the Barbarians back in 2015.Ben has a very imp...
Brendon McCullum : Touching Greatness
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I was lucky enough to sit down with New Zealand and World cricket icon Brendon McCullum. Brendon represented the Black Caps from 2002-201...
Tim Seifert : Taking Chances
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Tim Seifert. Tim is an International cricket player who currently specialises in the short forms of the game. He is a ...
Jessie Hodges : Driven to Ride
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with New Zealand track cyclist Jessie Hodges. Jessie is going to be competing at the 2021 Olympic games in Tokyo. When most pe...
Matt Watson : Ultimate Fisherman
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Matt Watson to discuss all things fishing and so much more. Matt has become a household name both here in New Zealand and...
Aaron Styles : Just Another Fisherman
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down around the fire over a few Good George beers with my long time Instagram pen pal Aaron Styles. Aaron is the founder and dir...
Ross & Max : The Tail of FC Boats
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Ross and Max Christensen who are the father son duo behind FC Boats and Fish City. During this podcast we cover some grea...
Graeme "Bonze" Fleet : Bonze Lures
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sat down with Graeme "Bonze" Fleet of Bonze lures in his factory which is based in the home of marlin fishing in New Zealand, The Bay o...
Troy Flavell : Match Fit
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I chat with former All Black Troy Flavell, Troy has a very charismatic nature and tells a great Tail. We cover a vast array of topics suc...
Good George : Three Wise Men
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with the three founders of Good George Brewing. Good George is a brewing company based in Hamilton and is one of the fastest g...
Joe Edlington : J.E.Wilds
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Joe Edlington or as most will know him J E Wilds. Joe is a professional hunting guide and is also a hunting and fishing v...
Fletcher Smith : The Perfect 10
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I chat with the world’s most skillful number 10. We cover the highs and lows of professional rugby in New Zealand and the pathway Fletc...
Sweens : Tails of The Ranfurly Shield
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I give some insight into my personal memories of the famous Log O’ Wood. The great Waikato victory over Auckland in 1993 which ended the longest eve...
Brad Weber : Too small to be Pro
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad shares with us the challenges and setbacks he has endured in his professional rugby career and how they have shaped him into becoming an All Blac...
Raglan Roast : Brown Lightning
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with some of the awesome crew at Raglan Roast Coffee. We discuss how a couple of like minded dudes turned a hole in the wall coffee store i...
Ben Townley : Taupo Tornado
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben shares what it's like to leave home at the age of 16 to race motocross professionally in Europe, how good his Championship winning bikes really we...
Chelsea Alley : The Swifty Black Fern
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea shares some of her amazing experiences. From being the first female to represent the Waikato Under 13-yo boys’ side, hosting Taylor Swift al...
Teresa Te Tamaki : Black Fern Super Mum
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa shares what it's like being a female working in the male dominated sport of rugby, her involvement in Ranfurly Shield victories, balancing work...
Adam Thomson : Plant Based All Black
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam shares with us what it’s like to be a plant based athlete, how a spinal infection nearly ended his career leaving him bedridden for six weeks, ...
Anton Lienert-Brown : All Black & Golf Caddie
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anton opens up about the importance he places on his Mental Health and wellbeing, being a caddie for Damian McKenzie at the NZ Golf Open, the emotion ...
Ben Brown : Built to Fish
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben shares with us what it was like to be New Zealand's first Red Bull athlete, Kayaking the Huka falls and the Nile River, going to the GoPro summits...
Sam Cane : New All Black Captain
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Cane opens up about how his Mum's Deer Velvet capsules saved his career, catching Marlin with Matt Watson, playing professionally in New Zealand v...
Episode 1 - Reel Tails with Sweens
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the journey on how I will connect with good people and help share their tails.