Tall Tails Fishing Podcast
Tall Tails Fishing Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Rodcast! Fishing runs deep in our blood—passed down through generations, shaping who we are and how we live. It’s more than just catching a feed; it’s about the adventure, the laughs, and the wild places it takes us. But above all, it’s about the storytellers—the salty sea dogs, the trailblazers, the madmen with experiences so wild they’re almost unbelievable.Join Mark LeCras & Jake Rotham as they dive into raw, unfiltered conversations with WA’s most seasoned fishos, uncovering legendary Tall Tails from the wild west and beyond.No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them.Cheers for Tuning in to the Rodcast!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes centered around fishing adventures, folklore, and local marine culture, with specific episodes highlighting topics such as the art of Slow Pitch Jigging, the experiences of legendary fishing competitions, and the joys of inshore fishing around iconic locations like Rottnest Island. Listeners might hear about the challenges of pioneering new fishing techniques and the camaraderie forged through shared fishing experiences.
Welcome to The Rodcast!
The unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia
Fishing runs deep in our blood—passed down through generations, shaping who we are and how we live. It’s more than just catching a feed; it’s about the adventure, the laughs, and the wild places it takes us. But above all, it’s about the storytellers—the salty sea dogs, the trailblazers, the madmen with experiences so wild they’re almost unbelievable.
Join Mark LeCras & Jake Rotham as they dive into raw, unfiltered conversations with WA’s most seasoned fishos, uncovering legendary Tall Tails from the wild west and beyond.
No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them.
Cheers for Tuning in to the Rodcast!
In this episode we’re joined by Bunbury local Tommy Miller.
Tommy has built a serious reputation in the WA fishing scene as a versatile angler, comfortable everywhere from jigging deep to chasing pelagics offshore.
Fresh off winning the 2025 Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic with his dad Dusty and mate Sam Colvin, we break down how they did it and what anglers should be thinking about heading into the 2026 comp.
We cover the wins, the lessons, and the bigger conversations shaping fishing in WA right now.
You’ll hear about
- Tommy’s fishing upbringing and influences
- His 28ft Contender centre console setup
- Winning the Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic
- Why Tommy and Sam rate it as the best value game fishing comp in the country
- Targeting new species and expanding your fishing playbook
- Discovering an unreal south west kingfish fishery
- First thoughts on WA’s new demersal closure rules
- The growing divide between recreational and commercial fishing
- Fishing Useless loop in Shark Bay
- & much more!
Plenty of insight. Plenty of opinion. Plenty of laughs!
Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic 2026
If you've ever wanted to have a crack at Game Fishing in WA, the 2026 Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic is one to be involved in!
Running from 28 February – 2 March 2026
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The iconic Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic is back for its 47th year and it’s shaping up to be a cracker.
Why this comp is a no brainer
• Massive $120,000 prize pool
• Daily marlin cash prizes to keep things spicy all weekend
• Outstanding value for both first time game fishers and seasoned crews
• Early bird entries open until the end of January
• Expecting up to 60 boats and around 240 anglers in 2026
If you’ve ever thought about stepping into game fishing, or you’re already hooked, this is a comp that delivers bang for buck and serious bragging rights!
Key dates
• 28 February – 2 March 2026
• Fremantle, Perth Western Australia
• The 47th running of the Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic
Game Fishing Info Night
Want to sharpen your skills before the big weekend?
• Thursday 29 January @ Fremantle Sailing Club
• Game fishing presentations
• Bluewater fishing masterclass
• Perfect for newcomers and experienced anglers getting dialled for the
TALL TAILS!
No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them.
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INTRO TUNE
🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake – The Beefs 🥩
Courtesy of Sam Smith
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