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. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ...

Grant Chitty joins the pod to chat about all things, Bill Fishing, the Montebello Islands and his favourite spot to fish, Coral Bay. Grant shares tales of his time fishing with The Chippy’s brother and catching a 240 pound Marlin. The Chippy and Grant recount trekking the Western Australian Coastline by boat and the adventures that were had. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australi...

The Hooked Pod turns French when Chunk and the Chippy are joined by Tom and Carla. Chunk and The Chippy chat to the pair about their experiences of life on an Australian farm, learning English and how they found themselves in Albany WA. Carla talks about growing up working in her family's French seafood restaurant and the differences between French and Australian seafood culture. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Con...

Chunk and the Chippy share their recent stories from their winter holiday break joined by Brad Vale. They chat about the only two team footy league in Australia and Chunk pulling on the boots. The boys describe their spontaneous day fishing off Hopetoun and Chunk debriefs about taking his young family of 4 caravanning for the first time. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Be...

In our Spring 25 edition of Tackle Talk, Chunk and The Chippy are joined by Western Angler’s Scott Coghlan and Outback Breamer Bait’s Callum Dowell. This episode will take you through what tackle you need to get you set up for fishing in Spring. The team will show and explain the best rods, bang for your buck reels and what braid to match. If you are hoping to catch a bream and smaller fish in rivers and estuaries they take you through what lures, soft plastics and jig heads which will give y...

Chunk and the Chippy take their podcast to the screen to talk about everything filleting. They chat about how they learnt the skill, what knives to use and the importance of sharpening. The Chippy talks through how he has managed to hand fillet fresh fish to serve at his award winning fish and chips shop while explaining the tips on how to preserve the taste and quality for the best eating results. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at...

The man who has tagged 1000 Billfish, Bomber Farrell joins the pod this week. Bomber describes his time living on Groote Eylandt and how he came to be a Billfish catching legend. The boys chat to Bomber about his vast experience in catching, tagging and releasing Billfish. Bomber recounts his time Barramundi, Spot Tail Bass and Trout fishing throughout the years. The boys have a laugh about Bomber’s unique Killer Whale experience off Grout Island and his knowledge of hydration and the essenti...

Steven Plants joins the podcast and talks about his recreational fishing experiences. Steven chats about fishing with his father and brother throughout his childhood which cemented his love for fishing. The boys and Steven share stories of their fishing experiences throughout WA and his bucket list fish to catch. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips...

Chunk and The Chippy get nostalgic sharing their most epic fishing adventures. The Chippy shares a fishing trip to Bruboodjoo in WA’s north that was filled with surprising events, lost tinnies, medical emergencies and epic fish. Chunk relives a fishing adventure in Australia’s North East where the fish may not have been biting but the memories have stuck and Marty the crab is yet to be found. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ...

Fishing guru and squid expert Tony Thwin joins the podcast to chat to Chunk and The Chippy. Tony shares how he gained fishing knowledge through magazines and became a tackle expert and rep. Tony tells the story of being a young entrepreneur, how he learnt to read the water and make the most of fish and chip Fridays at the pub. The boys talk about the best tackle and gear to use for squidding and light bait fishing. The boys ask what's in the future for Tony, including charters from Fremantle ...

Chunk and the Chippy welcome fishing legend Korg to the podcast. Korg shares his stories of fishing the Mackerel Islands throughout the years and his toothless trip to the Scott Reef, catching Dogtooth Tuna. The team chat about their favourite fishing spots in the Great Southern of WA, including seeing flying fish. Korg talks about fishing safety and the importance of wearing PFD’s, sharing his experience of being swept off rocks at Quobba. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ●...

Owner and editor of the Western Angler magazine, Scott Coghlan joins Chunk and the Chippy this week. Scott chats about his love for the Great Southern, kayak fishing and his experiences of Salmon fishing and light line fishing throughout the state. Chunk and The Chippy learn how Scott came to edit and own the Western Angler magazine and how it has evolved over the years. The team chat through the unique fish that they have come across and how the expanding Western Australia marine parks will ...

Brad Vale joins the podcast to chat to Chunk and Chippy about his experiences of fishing throughout WA. Brad shares stories of his spearfishing and freediving adventures and his time under the water. Chunk and the Chippy chat to Brad about his close encounter with a predator, going viral online and how to stay safe in the water. When the recording is interrupted by the newest arrival to the pod family they resume with a special guest co-host. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/...

Chunk and The Chippy welcome Mitchell Holdsworth to the pod. Mitchell recreationally fishes from Walpole to Albany everyday the weather allows. Mitchell talks about how he found himself rebuilding a fibreglass boat and his experience recreationally fishing the South West of WA, including some tales of carnage. Mitchell talks about the unique experience of fishing the Mackerel Islands and his bucket list places to fish. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on In...

Chunk and The Chippy welcome Chunk’s father Butch who has been recreationally fishing on the South West Coast of WA for most of his life. After planning to make his way around Australia, Butch didn't make it past Hopetoun where the fishing was so good he stated. Chunk and Butch relive their favourite fishing stories with Butch remembering how his Pop got him into fishing. The team talks about shark fishing and the family’s move to Albany where they got into deep sea fishing for monsters. Butc...

Chunk and The Chippy share their tips for four wheel driving while camping. From preparation, their must take items, safety and their top WA camping destinations. They share their favourite camping stories, where they want to camp next and their least favourite secret ingredient to a campfire dinner. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shor...

The team chat to Deacon about his experience fly fishing in WA’s north. Deacon talks through the ins and outs of fly fishing, reels, line and answers the boys burning questions. They chat about Deacon making his own flies with the aim of chasing his prize fish. Deacon shares his favourite fishing stories including fishing around the world. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Austr...

Chunk and The Chippy chat beach four wheel driving and how to ensure you make it to your favourite beach fishing spots. The team talks through some tips for beach driving and a few stories of lessons learnt from their time on the sand. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY ...

School teacher, recreational fisher and artist at Fish on Fish Skins and Native Nautilus, Pat McCarthy joins the Hooked Pod. Pat chats about his process of making art out of fish skins on unique pieces of wood. The boys chat about Pat’s favourite pieces, his surfboards and how you can have your favourite catch immortalised and turned into art. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Austra...

Boat mechanic and owner of Maali Marine, Tom Palfrey joins the boys to chat about boats and motors. Tom talks about his experience as a mechanic on outboard motors and trailers. They share some tips on how to care for your boat motors and trailer to ensure longevity. Tom shares his secret batter to make the tastiest King George Whiting. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Austral...