The Hooked Pod
Join Chunk and the Chippy on The Hooked Pod talking everything fishing. Joined by legends of the fishing industry and your everyday fisho’s with extraordinary tales. Learn the tricks of the trade from fishing to filleting and everything in between. Please contact us on thehookedpod@gmail.com.
Episodes
33 episodes
Hook_33 Goodbye Local Fish |with Ryan Bradley
In unprecedented times The Chippy chats to local fisherman Ryan Bradley about the upcoming demersal fishing bans that have recently been announced. The boys unpack the huge impact this will have on fisherman, your local fish and chip shop to ta...
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Episode 33
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27:58
Hook 32_ Fishing on the pond |with Dave Vale
Visiting from Wales, Dave Vale walked into Hooked on Middleton Beach and then found himself behind the mic chatting to Chunk and The Chippy. Dave shares his tales of fishing in Wales including fly and coarse fishing. The boys learn about Dave’s...
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Episode 32
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52:23
Hook 31_Rod Dogs Monster Kracken |with Rod Dog
Rod Dog jumps behind the microphone to chat with Chunk and Chippy about how he found himself in WA and the meaning behind his Youtube channel name. The boys chat about fresh water fishing in South Africa, sports fishing for Carp and the unusual...
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Episode 31
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48:59
Hook 30_It was a pleasure |with Josh Berente
Chunk and The Chippy are joined by Josh Berente from Pleasure Marine, Albany. Josh chats about how he found himself running Alban’s Pleasure Marine and becoming a mechanic. Chunk and Josh reminisce on how Chunk sank a boat on New Years Eve in t...
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Episode 30
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33:54
Hook 29_Keep an eye on the rock |with John Digiusto
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 fa...
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Episode 29
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37:50
Hook 28_Chitty digs up a 240LB Black |with Grant Chitty
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 an...
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Episode 28
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41:22
Hook 27_The French Connection |with Carla-Marie BASCOUL & Tom HARO
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 t...
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Episode 27
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38:10
Hook 26_Gone fishing with the Hopetoun Hooker |with Chunk and The Chippy
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...
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Episode 26
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30:54
Hook 25_Tackle Talk: Spring 25 Edition
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...
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Episode 25
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45:23
Hook 24_Filleting For Success |with Chunk and The Chippy
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...
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Episode 24
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25:35
Hook 23_1000 Billfish and Counting |with Bomber Farrell
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, ta...
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Episode 23
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56:54
Hook 22_Plant based fishing |with Steven Plant
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 thei...
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Episode 22
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27:12
Hook 21_Epic Fishing Adventures
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...
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Episode 21
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33:57
Hook 20_The ultimate fishing guide |with Tony Thwin
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, ho...
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Episode 20
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49:00
Hook 19_Mackie island’s maestro |with Korg Jarvis
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 ...
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Episode 19
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41:58
Hook 18_The best job in the world |with Scott Coghlan
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 st...
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Episode 18
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46:54
Hook 17_The Hunter gets Hunted |with Brad Vale
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 ...
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Episode 17
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37:17
Hook 16_Go Deep Go Hard |with Mitchell Holdsworth
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 recreation...
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Episode 16
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31:47
Hook 15_Why would you tell the Fisheries |with Butch
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 ...
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Episode 15
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36:37
Hook 14_Air Down and Lock In
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 thei...
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Episode 14
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27:48
Hook 13_Learn to Fly |with Deacon Plant
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 chasin...
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Episode 13
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31:01
Hook 12_4WD Beach Fishing
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.
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Episode 12
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28:36
Hook 11_Immortalise your catch |with Pat McCarthy
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 favouri...
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Episode 11
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30:55
Hook 10_Start your engines |with Tom Palfrey
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 trail...
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Episode 10
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24:44
