Tall Tails Fishing Podcast

Jake Rotham & Mark LeCras
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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep.28 | Cpt. Craig White | Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic Recap

    Whitey is back!    In this episode, we’re joined by the legends from Evolution Charters in Exmouth, Craig & Jack White, fresh off the Fremantle Sailing Club’s Premier Marlin Fishing Competition, The 2026 Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic In this episode we recap the an epic weeknd over at Rottnest Island off Perth and break down the good times and the mayhem that occurred in between We also throw a bunch of listener questions to Whitey thanks to the legends at Daiwa Australia. Enjoy!  Follow Evolution Charter on Facebook & Instagram! TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 23m

  2. MAR 2

    Ep.27 | Vin Rushworth | Mental spearfishing stories from the W.A coast

    You asked for a Spearo. We delivered. This week  we sit down with Perth spearfishing weapon and Australian Underwater Federation record keeper, Vin Rushworth. Vin is a marine biologist by trade who has tagged Great White Sharks in Western Australia and whales in Antarctica. That mindset shows in the way he hunts. Originally from Brisbane, Vin cut his teeth on the east coast before moving west 15 years ago. Since then he has speared up and down the WA coastline and built a serious list of stories with some legends of the sport. In this episode we cover... • Growing up in Brisbane and getting into spearfishing • East coast vs West coast spearing • Working in fisheries research • Tagging Great Whites and whales • Shark encounters while diving • Crossing paths with an Australian Navy submarine while chasing marlin off Perth • Yellowfin tuna & wahoo missions • His role as record keeper for the Australian Underwater Federation • The upcoming InterPacific Spearfishing Championships in Busselton • Chasing Northern Pearl Perch in WA • Spearing marlin off the teaser out wide • A gnarly near drowning diving for crays • Future goals in the spearfishing world Plus we fire through a stack of listener questions & give away a Squid Jig pack thanks to Daiwa Australia. If you have been asking for more spearfishing content, this one is for you. TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 39m

  3. FEB 15

    Ep.26 | Jono Ellis | West Kimberly Barramundi & Livescope Tactics

    In this episode we’re joined by one of the best Barramundi fisho’s that you’ve probably never heard of -  Jono Ellis.    Jono is an absolute sniper when I comes to catching BIG Barra using live-scope and has pulled some massive Barramundi upwards of  120cm from his home waters around Derby & Broome in WA’s North. Regular listeners of the Rodcast will know that Lecca loves his Barra so he didn’t hold back on questions for Jono…   In this episode with Jono Ellis we discuss… Jono's fishing upbring living in Derby, WAProgressing from bait to lures and eventually introducing Live scopeShark & Crocodile encounters in the Kimberly river systemsTips for avoiding croc attacks and some close callsJono's boat setupTips for setting up livescope for your best chance at scoping a BarramundiJono's preffered Barramundi luresWood duck momentsThrowing rocks at lazy fish to tempt them into biting a lureLecca's recent Mully session on the Swan River with Tim FarnellPlus we give away an epic line & leader pack from Daiwa  for the best listener question submitted through our Instagram @TallTailsPodcast Follow Jono on Instagram... TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 32m

  4. FEB 1

    Ep.25 | Matt Gates | Exmouth Game Fishing, Shark Depredation & Barramundi

    In this episode we are joined by the man behind Tackle World Exmouth, Matt Gates, along with his two sons, Kalvin and Dean. When we asked past guests who we had to get on the show, one name kept coming up. Gatesy. If a species can be targeted in the Exmouth region, he has spent time figuring it out. Matt moved from Perth to Exmouth to run the store under mentor Hal Harvey before eventually buying the business and carrying it forward. We sit down with Matt and the boys to talk about: • Long weekend missions driving Perth to Exmouth in the early days • Cutting his teeth at Bluewater Tackle World • Learning the ropes under Hal Harvey’s mentorship • Opening Tackle World Exmouth and eventually buying the store • A lifelong passion for barramundi fishing • Favourite barra locations and proven techniques • Being early to adopt circle hooks in WA game fishing • The growing reality of shark depredation and near misses • Life spearfishing the Exmouth coast • Fishing as a way to connect generations • Close encounters with Irukandji and box jellyfish • Rescuing Ross Chapman after a solo marlin release went wrong • Proper wood duck moments • Swordfish and deep water talk This one is equal parts fishing knowledge, life lessons, and Exmouth history. https://www.instagram.com/tackleworldexmouth/ TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 57m

  5. JAN 18

    Ep.24 | Ryan Turner | Pilbara GT's, Dogtooth Tuna & Line-Class Records

    In this episode we’re joined by Karratha local, Ryan Turner, or RT.    Ryan has a massively diverse fishing skillset and is one of the most technically skilled anglers we’ve had on the Rodcast so far.  Growing up in Dampier, Ryan has spent his whole life targeting trophy fish in his backyard that most fisherman can only dream of. In this episode, we cover a huge array of topics, focusing heavily on Ryans home turf in the Pilbara Region, We talk about... Growing up fishing in DampierStealing his dads Landcruiser & boat to go fishing instead of going to schoolWorking out how to fish the Dampier Archipelago & its incredible species diversityThe Pilbara being a hot spot for some of Australia's most skilled fishermanThe early days of Giant Trevally fishing in Exmouth & Ryan's obsession for GT's in the Pilbara RegionTips for catching Pilbara GT'sLight Tackle Game Fishing & IGFA line class recordsWinning GamexCrazy Shark Fishing storiesRyans Custom 7.5m Svensson NQ Fisher boatPilbara Dogtooth TunaA gnarly Wood-Duck storySome EPIC listener questions Crack a tin & grab a notepad because there is some serious knowdlege being shared in this one! Click here to follow Ryan Turner on Instagram - @RyanTurnerProTeam TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 40m
  6. Ep.23 | Tommy Miller | Marlin, Southwest Kingfish & Tournament Success

    JAN 4

    Ep.23 | Tommy Miller | Marlin, Southwest Kingfish & Tournament Success

    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 influencesHis 28ft Contender centre console setupWinning the Sovereign Blue Marlin ClassicWhy Tommy and Sam rate it as the best value game fishing comp in the countryTargeting new species and expanding your fishing playbookDiscovering an unreal south west kingfish fisheryFirst thoughts on WA’s new demersal closure rulesThe growing divide between recreational and commercial fishingFishing 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 Click here to learn more 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 Classic TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 45m

  7. 12/10/2025

    Ep.22 | Pentecost River Barramundi Fishing | Trip Recap ft. Goatman

    We break down our wild fishing trip to Kununurra in the east Kimberly with Birchy from Birchy's Fishing Tours and nothing is left out. The whole thing felt like a test of grit, patience and angling ability (or lack there of…) Previous guest Goatman is joining us for a bit of company on this one! This episode covers the full ride, start to finish. • Brutal river crossings that pushed the limits. • Snakes and baby crocs turning up where we did not want them • Wood duck moments from the 2 biggest wood ducks in W.A (Lecca & Rothy) • Lecca landing a 111 centimetre barra on a handline. • Sprinting from a storm that came out of nowhere • Rothy scraping in his first barra in the final minutes of the trip  This was the hardest fishing we have ever done. It was also the most rewarding.  TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 49m

  8. 11/23/2025

    Ep.21 | Sam Birch - Birchy's Fishing Tours | The Barra King!

    In this episode we’re joined by our mate Sam (Birchy) Birch aka The Barra King who is the man behind Birchy’s Fishing Tours. Birchy might be known for catching monster barra, but the story behind the man goes much deeper. Sam (Birchy) Birch is a Balanggarra, Kija & Jaru man born & bred in Wyndham.  In this episode Birchy opens about his upbringing, his culture and the challenges he faced as a young bloke. He shares how he turned a life shaped by violence, trauma and anger into one driven by purpose, vulnerability and faith. He talks about how fishing, country and culture became his escape and his identity. This one is powerful, honest and full of heart. Tagalong tours explained and what guests can expect on a day out with BirchyHis journey from violence and anger to vulnerability, growth and purposeHow he reads a river, the signs he looks for and how he hunts big barraTides, bait selection, lure choice and when to change tacticsLure colours, retrieves and what actually works in dirty waterThe wild story of a croc launching up a bank during a night bait runA venomous snake incident involving his daughter and how he handled itBarra behaviour broken down including feeding patterns, ambush tactics and water temperatureA preview of the Lecca & Rothy’s upcoming Kununurra trip Listener questionsPlenty of stories, laughs and hard earned barra knowledge from someone who lives and breathes the country he fishesIf your looking to get out for a cultural experience & land the fish of a lifetime in WA's north, make sure you book a tour with Birchy below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ WEBSITE: birchysfishingtours.com.au INSTAGRAM:  @birchys_fishing_tours FACEBOOK: Birchy's Fishing Tours TALL TAILS! Honouring the past & acknowledging the future of Australian Fishing Culture. DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RODCAST! FOLLOW THE RODCAST ON SOCIALS! 🎣 Youtube 🎣 Instagram 🎣 TikTok 🎣 Facebook 🎣 Rothy's Instagram 🎣 Lecca's Instagram INTRO TUNE 🥩 Red Bellied Black Snake - The Beefs 🥩 Courtesy of Sam Smith Click here to listen to The Beefs on Spotify For all enquiries about Tall Tails Fishing Podcast, please contact jakerotham@gmail.com

    1h 22m
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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!

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  • Creator
    Jake Rotham & Mark LeCras
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Tall Tails Fishing Podcast
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