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Weekly fishing news, events and tips etc from a NSW perspective.

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Bag the podcast of The Big Fish with Scott "Mullet Guts" Levi as we take you on a virtual cruise.

With the fuel crisis hitting the travelling fisho hard we look at fishing home waters with our correspondents this morning, the focus is on fishing your own backyard.

Cain Hopwood Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes Unit Commander has the first cast on The Big Fish with some tips on navigating the sometimes treacherous Lake Eucumbene and an update on the new Marine Rescue NSW vessel.

First cast this morning looks at a project to help anglers identify the rare native fish of the Central West at Bathurst.

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Cain Hopwood
Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes Unit Commander
Marine Rescue NSW
Episode: The Big Fish: Fishing at Eucumbene now Safer
Jon-O Bleakley
Speaker from OzFish / Big Fishing Challenge segment
OzFish / Big Fishing Challenge
Episode: The Big Fish: Fishing at Eucumbene now Safer
Dr. Rebecca Roby
Vet from Taronga Zoo who rescued and rehabilitated Terry the Turtle
Taronga Zoo
Episode: The Big Fish: 25 kilo Mulloway a Team Effort
Amy Broadhead
Professional fishing guide and advocate for women in fishing
Episode: The Big Fish: Meet the only Female Fishing Guide in NSW
Dr. Julian Pepperell
Pelagic fish expert
Episode: The Big Fish: Yellow Fever hits the NSW Coast
David Witham
President of Ausfish Unlimited
Ausfish Unlimited
Episode: The Big Fish: Yellow Fever hits the NSW Coast
Steve Peachy
Regular correspondent and expert fly fisherman
Episode: The Big Fish: Peachy at the National Fly Fishing Championships
Joe Starling
An angler who caught a 29-kilo barramundi and founder of the Women's Recreational Fishing League
Women's Recreational Fishing League
Episode: The Big Fish: BIG BIG BARRA
Stephen Gaynor
A fly fishing purist and owner of the Fly Boat, shares insights on fishing and social media.
Fly Boat
Episode: The Big Fish: BIG BIG BARRA

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Scott Levi
Host of the show focused on NSW fishing culture and techniques

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Good tips

    Good tips would be even better if I didn’t have to skip through the absolutely trash music they play through half the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    uberdady
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great show but slow to upload at times

    Entertaining & informative listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    UserSays
    Australia5 years ago
  • The big fish

    The big fish issuesloveitall

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ozkar kum
    Australia6 years ago
  • Gets me through the day!

    Love the show. I live in Melbourne and I love listening via podcast at work to all the reports and stories from up and down the coast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skylah bryant
    Australia6 years ago
  • Wake up to your big Fish. Program

    Love your show on a Saturdays at 6 am,,,,,,,I love all the places the fisher men go to up and down the east Coast,,

    We use to have a Caravan but old age has stop us travelling,

    By listening to your BIGFISH program memories come

    flooding back.

    Love the music/songs

    Maggie gingertom

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    maggie ginger tom
    Australia7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, technique-focused conversations that translate to real-world fishing tips.
Producers highlight strong on-location storytelling and a welcoming community vibe.
Some criticisms reference the intro/music choices and pacing, but content is consistently valuable for anglers and sponsors.

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The Big Fish: Yellow Fever hits the NSW Coast
Q: Are they starting to show up around Coffs?
Yes, yellowfin have turned up around Coffs Harbour, weighing around 30–40 kilograms.
The Big Fish: The Beautiful Bellinger
Q: Do you think there are enough kids who realize that there's free fun right at the doorstep?
Yeah, I reckon a bit more kids should get into it.
The Big Fish: The Beautiful Bellinger
Q: What do you love about rock fishing?
It's a bit of an adventure and where we go, it's a bit of a hike to get there.
The Big Fish: The Beautiful Bellinger
Q: What species have you caught off the rock so far, Max?
I've caught big salmon, heaps of tailor, and some big brim.
The Big Fish: Cook your wild caught Trout!
Q: What is the importance of cooking fish thoroughly?
Cooking fish to a minimum internal temperature of 65 degrees Celsius effectively eliminates zoonotic parasites and reduces health risks, ensuring safety for those consuming freshwater fish.

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A NSW-centric fishing show that blends on-the-water reporting with practical how-to and personal storytelling. Across episodes, listeners get gear tips, estuary and pelagic techniques, and candid conversations with guides, competitive anglers, and community leaders shaping recreational fishing. Notable strengths include a strong sense of local fishing culture, inclusive conversations about women in the sport, and accessible mentoring for newcomers. The program often pairs light humor with technical insight, making it useful for both seasoned anglers and people seeking a sense of Australia's coastal fishing scene.

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1. The Reel Action Fishing Podcast (with Guesty and the Ferret).
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Big Fish launched 13 years ago and published 489 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Big Fish include:

1. Cain Hopwood
2. Jon-O Bleakley
3. Dr. Rebecca Roby
4. Amy Broadhead
5. Dr. Julian Pepperell
6. David Witham
7. Steve Peachy
8. Joe Starling

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