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The Fishing Podcast

The Fishing Podcast

By: BackChat Studios
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 There's always another cast to make and another story to tell. The Fishing Podcast is where Lee Rayner and Joel Ryan talk everything fishing from the tactics and tackle to the unforgettable moments that keep us coming back to the water. Each week they're joined by passionate anglers from across the world, sharing their knowledge, their favourite species, and the catches of a lifetime. Pull up a seat on the bank and join the conversation.

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Episodes
  • Ep 03: Pro Kayaker, Red Bull Athlete and Fishing Guru with Ben Brown

    Ep 03: Pro Kayaker, Red Bull Athlete and Fishing Guru with Ben Brown
    Apr 27 2026
    Lee and Joel chat with Ben Brown former pro kayaker, New Zealand’s first Red Bull athlete, and the adventurous mind behind Built To Fish. Ben shares wild stories from run‑ins with crocodiles and hippos to chasing giant marlin and swordfish in some of NZ’s most remote waters. It’s a fast, fun dive into a life lived on the edge.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 02: Record Marlin Fishing with Leigh Mitchell

    Ep 02: Record Marlin Fishing with Leigh Mitchell
    Apr 20 2026

    Lee Rayner and Joel Ryan welcome Leigh Mitchell for a lively chat about the highs, chaos, and surprises of life on the water. Leigh dives into the stories behind record marlin captures, sharing the techniques and moments that make big‑game fishing so addictive.

    They also swap yarns about giant prawns, break down smart lure choices, and unpack the wild behaviour of bait balls that turn the ocean into a feeding frenzy. A fun, energetic episode full of big fish and even bigger insights.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep 01: Introducing The Fishing Podcast

    Ep 01: Introducing The Fishing Podcast
    Apr 13 2026

    Who are Lee and Joel?

    Episode 1 is all about the men behind the mic. Professional fishing, the boating world, and a shared obsession with marlin the boys lay it all out in a cracking first episode that sets the tone for everything to come. Get to know your new favourite fishing podcast, right from the start.


    0:00 - Welcome

    3:00 - Joel Ryan

    08:00 - Lee Rayner

    13:00 - Fishing for TV

    17:00 - Fishing Season

    29:00 - Cod & Flattys

    34:00 - Last good fish you lost

    42:00 - Outro

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    47 mins
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