The Intermediate Line Podcast
Episodes
Episode 209 Nick Benik @photographicflytyer
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It is with great pleasure that we present Nick Benik on episode 209 of the Intermediate Line Podcast. Nick is a an exceptional fly tyer who hails from...
Episode 208 - Jim Perry
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we have a guy who is new to the sport ( only 18 months) but is putting a clinic on for how hard work is rewarded on the water. Jim is ...
Episode 207 - Tuna On Fly Special
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuna on fly could very well be the most fun you can have with your pants on !! Its a timely podcast when for most of the country, we are or are close ...
Episode 206 - Kurt Rowlands (Western Cape York)
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for another year of Australia's first, and only Flyfishing beef podcast for 2026 !! What a cracker we have for the first one of the year. ...
Episode 205 - This is the show that cancels us
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well... Its not like the artwork for the show doesn't warn you. Direct all feedback to Voltzy between 1 am and 3 am daily.
Episode 204 - Oman Fly fishing with Arabian Sport Fishing
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we highlight a once in a lifetime experience for host Chris and guest co host Steve Kirkham who both recently returned from an epic t...
Episode 203 - Our top 5 species to catch on fly
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have finally caved and done a top 5 species to catch on fly !! This show is chaos.. the old school Intermediate Line banter is alive and well in th...
Episode 202 - Tom Howe
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Howe, a West Oz Fly Angler, Cocos Island Guide and fly design professor. Look... if you want to hear some over thinking stuff about Saltwater Fly ...
Episode 201 - Master Your Fly Selection
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the boys break down fly selection and how important fly selection is for levelling up from an average angler to a successful angler. ...
Episode 200 - Josh Smith Venturing Solo to the Amazon
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine what your bucket list trip looks like, then imagine the excitement of doing that on your own terms solo.. awesome right !! On this episode, gu...
Episode 199 - How to DIY import a skiff
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back folks... we had a break and we address that first up in the show. That leads us to the crux of the episode. Importing a boat from another ...
Episode 198 - Micah Adams by Dave Bradley
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We open up 2025 with our new direction and are honoured to have our friend of the show and host of the Rhum Lines Podcast, the great Dave Bradley inte...
The Announcement
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only 20 mins long and quite possibly the most impactful episode we have done.
Episode 196 - Tales of Cape York with Voltron the Great
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 196- The highly anticipated tale of young Voltzy in Cape York on safari with the legendary Fish's Fly and Sportfishing operating out of Wei...
Episode 195 - River Trout Special
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode.. 2 Trout Guides and 1 Queenslander... We are joined by Shane Wakker of Baw Baw Flyfisher, and Jimmy Barwick of Snowy Valley Flyfishin...
Episode 194 - Wes Pang
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Intermediate Line, Voltz has a chat with his old mate and notable fly angler Wes Pang about a great sight fishery on Brisbane’...
Episode 193 - Dan Collins Permit Special
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is there to say about this guy that any self respecting Permit fisherman, Permit guide or travelling Permit angler doesn't already know... and th...
Episode 192 - Cape York with Fish's Fly and Sportfishing
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode recorded live from a far northern river in Cape York Queensland Australia, with the owner of Fish's Fly and Sportfishing, Mark ...
Episode 190 - 2024 AFO Hinchinbrook Challenge wrap up
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris just got back from competing in the 27th Hinchinbrook Challenge. On this episode the guys chat about that experience as a first time competitor....
Episode 190 - Patrick Neylon
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have treat for you guys today !! Patty is a machine.. the dude can fish and if you think that comes naturally.. well it kind of does.. but for the ...
Episode 189 - New Co Host Scotto Mitchell
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to announce the shows new Co Host.. Scotto Mitchell !! Scotto is a world traveller and very accomplished Fly Fisho. Scotto having travelled fa...
Episode 188 - James Caves Bermi Fly
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are very pleased to present a true gentleman of the game and a master of the most accessible fisheries that we have in Australia.. ...
Episode 187 - The show about nothing
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
look.. every now and then we like to just have a chat.. and especially on this episode Voltzy makes the long awaited return. Even as I write this, I r...
Episode 186 - Jillian Tisdale
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 186.. Jillian is a monster on the bow !! That could be the subject of this show in itself, but to expand further let me first say that it w...
Episode 185 - " I want to believe" Al Simson Kettafly
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode.... We have Al Simson from Kettafly on the show.. and sincerely, this is not one to miss !! You think Bumpies eat ? Please reserve you...
Episode 184 - A long Way From Home
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On This special episode Chris and Voltz recap a recent trip Chris took to the Florida keys to fish with Keys guide royalty Dustin Huff. The show recap...
Episode 183 - The Big Questions
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether its Voltz getting those 2am phone calls or messages to either of us over social media or even in person, we get a lot of people asking us ques...
Episode 182 - Shane Wakker
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, Flyfishing guide / International Rock Star/ Commercial Fly Tyer, Shane Wakker from Baw Baw Fly Fisher joins us. Shane is the dr...
Episode 181 - Gordon Dunlop
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are very please to present to you, the second instalment of our interviews with Gordon Dunlop. It is next to impossible to try and cram 50 years of...
Episode 180 - Gordon Dunlop
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a rare privilege to be able to speak with one of the pioneers of anything, let alone the Australian flyfishing scene. Today’s guest Gordon. D...
Episode 179 - Chad Plooy from Ploy Flies
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, we brought it... you told us you want more technical fly tying chats, well this is it !! On this episode, we present for the second ...
Episode 178 - Kurt Rowlands "living the dream"
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 178, we chat to Captain Kurt Rowlands of Fish's Fly and Sportfishing. On this sort of Australia day special episode, we thought you couldn'...
Episode 177 - Death to Follow the Beef
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back folks !! We took some time off and we come back guestless for another year of banter, and real experience based Fly fishing info. On this ...
Episode 176 - Robbie Mills - The Fly Fishing Playboy
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this show, we have the honour of interviewing one of Australia's most legendary personalities... Robert Mills. Millsy as he is known around the cou...
Ep 175 - Martyn White ( Flicking Feathers)
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk to Martyn White from Flicking Feathers. Martyn is a Scotsman who is living in Japan and is a very much a traditionalist fly fi...
Episode 174 - Sam Sumlin ( Spacecoast Flies)
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 174, we get deep into Saltwater Flies as we chat to Sam Sumlin of Spacecoast Flies . Spacecoast flies is one of the USA's largest retailer ...
Episode 173 - August West
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 173, we nerd out hard on Pop Fleyes. To do this, we have August West from August on fly, on the show. August is an up and coming commercial...
Episode 172 - Jimmy Barwick Snowy Valley Fly Fishing
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are proud to present for a second time, Jimmy Barwick. Jimmy, has just gone out on his own with his new guiding outfit Snowy Valle...
Episode 171 - Freshwater Voltz
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode there is just a lot.... Here is what we talk about The rise of Freshwater Voltz A review of the new Power Pole Move PV motor Fibreglas...
Episode 170 - Jamie Howard ( Howard Films)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Howard, a man who shaped a genre of Fly-fishing films, set a mood, taught us stuff and showed us things that those who may not ever get to fish ...
Episode 169 -CXI after 4 years closed
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 4 years of being closed due to Covid, Kiribati ( Christmas Island) since May 4 2023, anglers have just experienced their first season on CXI. Ou...
Episode 168 - Fly Design, and Innovators Special.
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168 - Fly Design, an Innovators Special. As the name suggests, Voltz and Chris break down the approach for innovation in future fly designs by...
Episode 167 - Brett Wolf
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 167, we are stoked to finally bring you the legendary Brett Wolf. Many will already know about Brett as the guy who put Exmouth on the map ...
Episode 166 - Lithium Battery special with Steve Whapham from Green Marine
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we present a definitive look at marine lithium batteries. We are joined by industry expert Steve Whapham, who is the proprietor of Gr...
Episode 165 - Mark Davis
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we chat with gun angler Mark Davis about the plethorus of Flyfishing options in the North West of WA. Currently residing in Broome and...
Episode 164 Eugene Pawlowski
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we chat Eugene Pawlowski, one of Australia's most travelled and experienced guides. You will learn on this episode of an amazing life,...
Episode 163 - Luke Spear
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are privileged to have the legend Luke Spear on the show. Luke hails from the Florida Panhandle which is home to some of the best T...
Episode 162 - A basic explanation of some materials
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 162- We had a request to make a show that explains fly tying materials.. So on this show, the hosts sit down and talk about some fly tying ...
Episode 161 - Rory Brooks ( Tropical Sportfisher)
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fly only Motherships, Helicopter assisted camping trips, Great Barrier Reef Flats... We really could leave the description right there, as those terms...
Episode 160 - Reel Talk
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 160, we get into it regarding Fly Reels. After a few momenta of chit chat, the guys break down the bits and pieces of fly reel consideratio...
Episode 159 - Hydrodynamics, cross examination and crab flies
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show Voltz has returned to the hot seat and proceeds to cross examine Chris about his trip to NZ. Also on the show we get into the weeds...
Episode 158 Tauranga NZ with Gian Booysen
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 158, our very first international on location podcast!! What can I say to sum up the Tauranga that Gian Booysen showed off... put simply, a...
Episode 157 - Brody Sutton (Shallow Water Safaris)
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 157, we catch up with the Co Owner of one of Australia's newest guide outfits Brody Sutton from Shallow Water Safaris). Brody and his fathe...
Episode 156 - Starting Out Special
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 156, The hosts reflect back on their respective almost 25 years of flyfishing each, to offer hindsight for beginners and talk about what it...
Episode 155 - New Ground with Paul Dolan ( Mackay Fly and Sportfishing)
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 155, we are very proud to present to you for the second time around Paul Dolan. Many of you will have listened to Episode 36 when Paul join...
Episode 154 Wil Flack (Belize_Fly, Tres Pescados)
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 154 - We are incredibly pleased to present Wil Flack who is talking to us from Belize in Central America. Will is the head guide operating ...
Episode 153 - Toga Town
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The muppets are BACK after a Christmas break, ready to tackle 2023 with lots of aggression and hopefully some good oil from the good people. This week...
Episode 152 - Frotherpine
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lets open up this description by saying a massive thank you to you the listener !! You are who we have in mind with every show and we sincerely hope t...
Episode 151 - John Billing ( Reel Recovery)
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonite Voltzy chats one on one with one the industry’s genuine good guys about a fantastic cause. John Billing has been the Australia leader of Mend...
Episode 150 - Jimmy Barwick
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we hit the centaury and a half episode, it brings us great joy to present Jimmy Barwick to the Intermediate Line listeners. Jimmy is originally a T...
Episode 149 - Jack Porter
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 149 we chat to Jack Porter who is a South East Queensland resident commercial fly tyer, and published author. Jack is tying some incredib...
Episode 148 - Return of the Voltz 2
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Usually in these captions we try to inspire you listen to the show, but on this weeks show, the first half of the show is a tale of two entwined trave...
Episode 147 - Estuary Jedi Clinic with Brook Swanton and James Caves
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its the hallmark of any remarkable angler to have the ability to fish your local waters well, and to many people around Australia, that means Saltwate...
Episode 146 - Scott Mitchell SAVE OUR FLATS
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 146, Yep, we are not going to let this go... there is still a wild amount of apathy amongst rec fishers who's lives and businesses the Grea...
Breaking News - Great Sandy Straight Marine Park Zoning Plan
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 23rd of September 2022, the Queensland Government opened up public submissions for the Great Sandy Straight Marine Park Zoning Plan. This is hu...
Episode 144 - Real Genius Talk
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 144 - This episode is for the highly intelligent and erudite amongst us, fact of the matter is that you may get lost with this episode, its ve...
Episode 143 - Peter Broomhall ( Mersey Fly)
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we chat to Tasmanian guide, Peter Broomhall who some of you will know as @mersyfly on social media. Pete is a born and bred Tasmanian ...
Episode 142 -Modern Innovation last 15 years
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we took on the task of going through some of the most impactful innovations that we have had in fly fishing, and fly tying over the l...
Episode 141 - Keith Rose-Innes (Alphonse Fishing Company)
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 141- We are really excited to bring you a true GOAT as we chat to Keith Rose-Innes. Keith is well known around the world for playing a majo...
Episode 140 Brooks Robinson (Cortland Line Co)
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 140 we are very proud to present Brooks Robinson. Brooks is from Cortland NY which is also home to the Cortland Line Company who have bee...
The Intermediate Vice Ep 5 - John Everett (Fish New England)
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I had the opportunity to chat to John Everett from Fish New England. John is a very pragmatic fly tyer, who is a shining example of what tr...
Episode 139 - Rod Review, 2am Fish Mongers and Nerding out on Bucktail
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 139 is one of those episodes where we just get caught up in conversation yep we lost track of time for the intro and just talked flyfishing fo...
Episode 138- Alistair McBurnie
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 137 we chat to NSW fisheries Officer Alistair McBurnie. This episode is all about access, mainly in freshwater but also estuarine systems. ...
The Intermediate Vice Ep 4 - Brandon Bailes ( Panther Branch Bugs)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 of the Intermediate Vice, I am stoked to interview someone I and many people draw a lot of inspiration from, and that guest is Brandon Ba...
Episode 137 - Comps, Crabs and
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 137, we talk about the rising popularity and success of the Gav's crab. Pictured here in the corner of the first ever Permit to eat one (ca...
Episode 136 - Stu Dodd’s Doddcast
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 136, we chat to West Coast legend Stu Dodd. We had the intention of getting to know Stu on the air having only admired his photos from afar...
The Intermediate Vice - Ep 3 Captain Dave Bradley
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With over 300 days on the water and a career that spanned 25 years, the now retired captain Dave Bradley has seen a thing or two. When asked for his o...
Episode 135 - Nicky Mill
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we present a conversation we had last week with all round nice guy Nicky Mill. Nicky is the creator and co host of the Millhouse Podcast which n...
The Intermediate Vice Ep2 - Nic Stewart
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 2 of The Intermediate Vice, Nic Stewart tells us about the even darker side of fly tying... Composite loops, Tubes, rare and endangered nat...
Episode 134 - The Reel Show
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 134, the hosts get into a detailed chat about Fly Reels. If your into reels, in the market to buy or just interested in hearing two dudes t...
Special Episode 1 - Andy Bolch
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first of an irregular series of special shows presented by the Intermediate Line Podcast nicknamed "The Intermediate Vice". The Intermediate Vice ...
Episode 133 - Crank Sinatra tells tales of Cocos and fast boats
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode One Hundred and Thirty Three, we chat to a ledgend who on the eve of taking a week off, took our offer of doing a podcast with only hours n...
Episode 132 - Dr Owen Li
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 132, we are honoured to have Dr Owen Li on the show. Owen is a Doctor of Social Science specialising in recreational fishing activity. Owen...
Episode 131 - Mark ”Bargy” Bargenquast
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 131 we have a very special show, a guy both of us have watched and admired for a long time, Mark Bargenquast. Mark or Bargy as he is known ...
Episode 130 - Gian Booysen ( Kings To Be Found)e
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 130 - We chat to Gian Booysen, a resident of New Zealand, a saltwater flyfishing guide and marine biologist. Spending the time with Gian ma...
Episode 129 - Leroy Addison
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 129- We talk to a young student of Fly fishing, Leroy Addison. Leroy is located near Melbourne Victoria, and is like most of us, realising ...
Episode 128 - Rodney Collings (Australian Flyfishing Outfitters)
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 128 - We chat to Rodney Collings, who is the new proprietor of one of Australia's premiere saltwater flyfishing outfits, known as Australia...
Episode 127 - Fleye Design Beef
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the gang flies solo into a long form chat that starts off by talking about a subject that is close to both hosts core interests, Surf...
Episode 126 - Leighton Adem
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 126 - On this episode, we chat to Fly life owner and managing editor, Leighton Adem. Flylife magazine is a widley known institution within the...
Episode 125 - Dan Eyeballs Ivanoff
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for 2022 after the bosses gave us some time off. This first show back is a banger, we got one of Australia's most well travelled anglers a...
Episode 124 - Dean Butler
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 124 - On this episode we asked Dean Butler to come back on to round out the year. Dean was the first guest we had on for 2021 and as it turned...
Episode 123 - Hate the Game Not The Player
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 123, we tackle a few of the tough topics which are loosely centred around the term "Instafamous". Social media is not going away so we brea...
Episode 122 - Maddog Mitchell
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Geoff’s excellent adventure This week whilst Chris is having a week off to mow his lawn, regular Flats Fly Fiend, Bill “Maddog” Mit...
Episode 121 - Brandon King ( Arabian Fly and Sportfishing)
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 121 we chat to Brandon King, who along with his wife Clair Carter King, have established Arabian Fly and Sportfishing which is based in Oma...
Episode 120 - Deacon Plant
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 120, we chat to Deacon Plant. Deacon is living in Exmouth, Western Australia and is killing it with his allrounder approach to all species ...
Episode 119 - The show about nothing
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so we have put some banger episodes out lately, great guests great topics and every now and then you got to offer a balance... its just the way it...
Episode 118 - Kurt Rowlands
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 118 - On this show we talk to Captain Kurt Rowlands of Hervey Bay Fly and Sportsfishing. Kurt is a young guide working in the pristine waters ...
Episode 117 - Return of The Voltz
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 117- We experience the full gamut of emotions as we see the return of Voltron the powerful back to the hot seat. We quickly recap on the ...
Episode 116 - Al Simson (Kettafly)
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 116 we are stoked to have back on the show Al Simson. Al is a resident of Far North Queensland, and is a guide, commercial fly tyer and own...
Episode 115 - While you were sleeping
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 115, we try something very different and unusual. On a mission to supply a customer with a packet of hooks, Chris drives over an hour to ...