Hi Tide

Grant Boyden, Kieran Reekie & Alan Blake

Australia's Number 1 Fishing and Boating Program.

  1. Aug 21

    The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, August 21st, 2026

    This week on the Hi Tide Fishing Podcast, we cover a big mix of fishing, boating, sailing and issues affecting recreational anglers across NSW. Alan Blake joins Grant from Whitehaven Beach during Hamilton Island Race Week, with more than 200 yachts on the water and strong winds creating some challenging sailing conditions. The conversation also looks at solo sailing safety, PLBs and EPIRBs, and why being prepared for an emergency matters. Blake’s Marine Tip of the Week looks at what to do when the power trim or tilt on your outboard or stern drive stops working, including the manual relief valve that could get you home. Peter Johnson joins the program with the latest fishing reports, including tailor, flathead, bream, bass, snapper, trag and pearlies. There is also advice on handling and releasing bass safely. We also head overseas for a look at a recent trip to Namibia, including fishing, hunting and an extraordinary wildlife experience in Etosha National Park. Mark Banasiak joins the program for a frank discussion about NSW fisheries management, abalone, recreational fishing representation and concerns surrounding marine parks and commercial fishing. The conversation also tackles proposed firearms changes, the national buyback, policing, public safety and the impact of government policy on recreational hunters and regional communities. Finally, Ross O’Brien brings us the latest fishing report from the South Coast, with plenty of snapper action and local tips on where anglers are finding fish. Fishing reports. Boating advice. Sailing stories. Marine safety. Conservation. Politics. Plenty of opinion. This is the Hi Tide Fishing Podcast.

  2. Jul 17

    The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, July 18th, 2026

    In this episode of Hi Tide, Grant Boyden is handling things behind the scenes on the tech desk, while Alan Blake and Kieran Reekie step up to guide you through the latest conditions. 🌊 On the Water Reports Hawkesbury & Pittwater: Excellent jewfish action around the bridges, with a massive 1.7-metre jewfish landed at the rail bridge. Salmon are thick around Barrenjoey, and flathead are biting near the Ocean Street Bridge.Coffs Harbour: Snapper are firing around the islands and the lighthouse, alongside reports of pearl perch, longtail tuna, and good jewfish numbers on the beaches.Batemans Bay & Tuross Lake: Good snapper showing up in the shallows, while a spectacular 1.35-metre jewfish was caught earlier in the week.Canberra & Tamworth: Murrumbidgee River is clearing up nicely with a meter-plus cod caught on a surface lure. Soft plastics are doing the damage for bass at Glenbawn Dam.🎙️ Special Guests & Local Experts Laurie McEnally (South West Rocks): Shares deep-water blue-eye trevalla tactics and notes a welcome comeback of trag (teraglin) in the 105 to 125-metre zones. Laurie also issues a vital warning about safely navigating the current whale migration.Pete "Swannie" (Central Coast): The 60-year angling veteran breaks down why you shouldn't pack your gear away for winter. He shares his secrets for chasing big winter whiting and blackfish in Narara Creek using squirtworms, and blackfish tactics at Putty Beach and MacMasters Beach.⚙️ Tech Tip: Outboard Impeller Maintenance Alan breaks down the pitfalls of DIY impeller changes. Modern outboards feature tighter tolerances and preloaded shafts that require precision. Before you try changing your water pump, check your manual or consult an expert to avoid burning through a new neoprene impeller in under 20 hours. ⚠️ Safety First at the Boat Ramp The team highlights the dangers of slippery boat ramps during winter low tides. Following a series of severe falls and injuries recently, make sure to watch your step, wear appropriate footwear, and always put on your lifejacket when conditions get rough.

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