๐ŸŽฃ Get the Net โ€“ Tight Lines, Loose Lips! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Nick Hoyle
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Welcome to Get the Net, the Kiwi fishing podcast where the yarns are as wild as the waters we fish! Hosted by Nick, a self-confessed multiple-time member of the Caught Bugger All Fishing Club*, this show dives into epic stories, top tactics, and must-have gear from NZโ€™s best anglers. From offshore Marlin to soft baits in the shallows, weโ€™re all about real fishing talkโ€”no gatekeeping, just good banter, expert tips, and the odd fishing fail.

  1. The Trophy Snapper Equation | Stray lining Secrets Revealed | Connor Scott

    4d ago

    The Trophy Snapper Equation | Stray lining Secrets Revealed | Connor Scott

    Connor Scott is a career skipper out of West Haven,Auckland, and when it comes to stray lining for trophy snapper, he's built a system that's as dialled as it gets. Growing up fishing with his dad from the rocks at a spot they called Broken Ankle Point, Connor has spent his whole lifechasing snapper โ€” and after years on the water professionally, he's broken down exactly what separates the people who consistently find big fish from the oneswho don't. In this episode, Nick and Connor go deep on the art of straylining โ€” reading current, presenting bait naturally, understanding how snapper relate to structure, and why most people are fishing the wrong spots for the wrong reasons. Connor talks through his entire system, from finding the mark to keeping fish coming once you're on them, and why the small details that most anglers overlook are actually the difference between a feed and a trophy. There's plenty of texture along the way โ€” Connor'sbackground running charter boats and ferries, what fatigue management looks like as a professional skipper, and some cracking yarns about big sessions and the ones that nearly got away. But the real gold in this episode is in thedetail โ€” the kind of hard-won knowledge that only comes from putting in serious time on the water with clients who are paying to catch fish. Bait over lures. Pan-fried snapper. No fuss. Connor's a manwho knows what works. ๐ŸŽง Listen on Spotify &Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube โ€” Search Get The Net โœ… Connor Scott @new_zealand_outdoors โœ… www.youtube.com   โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments ๐Ÿ“ SHOW NOTES / CHAPTERBREAKDOWN (00:00) Meet Connor Career skipper out of West Haven, grewup fishing with his dad from the rocks at a place they called Broken AnklePoint. (07:00)The Professional Edge What years of putting clientson fish teaches you that recreational fishing never will. (00:15) Reading Current & Finding the Mark How Connorlocates trophy snapper and why most people are fishing the wrong spots. (00:30) The Straylining System Burley patience, big baits,and the details that separate a feed from a trophy. (00:45) Staying On the Fish Why sitting on a quiet markfor hours is one of the most underrated skills in fishing. (00:60) Bait vs Lures & The Equation Connor's take on thegreat debate โ€” and the formula that equals big snapper every time.   ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692]   โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz   ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library)   ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 18m
  2. Cast Until It Hurts - Trophy Kings Off the Rocks | Gene Bryant, Strictly Landbased

    May 11

    Cast Until It Hurts - Trophy Kings Off the Rocks | Gene Bryant, Strictly Landbased

    Gene Bryant is New Zealand's only land-based fishing charter skipper โ€” a Whitianga local who grew up watching his dad pioneer the land-based scene in the early '90s, and never looked back. Gene runs Strictly Land Based, taking clients to the remote rocks and ledges that most fishermen only dream about, chasing trophy snapper and kingfish with stickbaits and topwater lures off the kind of coastline that'll make your knees shake. In this episode, Nick and Gene dive deep into what it actually takes to fish off the rocks โ€” the big walk-ins with a pack full of gear, the boat runs to spots you can't reach any other way, and why casting when you're tired is exactly when the fish show up. Gene shares the tactics behind reading structure, rigging for kingy and snapper off the rocks, and why topwater will always be his first love. Then there's the stories. A 20kg kingy on the second cast. A yellowfin tuna that went absolutely ballistic just around the corner from Whitianga. Six trips chasing GTs in Rarotonga โ€” and one fish lost to the coral that still haunts him. Gene also brings out his dad's old fishing DVDs from the late '90s, proof of a land-based legacy that's been passed down through the generations โ€” and is now being handed on to his own kids. A land-based marlin is still on the bucket list โ€” and when it happens, he'll be back. โœ…Gene Bryant @strictlylandbased (IG) โœ…YouTube  @strictlylandbased123  โœ… Book a chater +64224778157 (00:00) [The Land-Based Legacy] Gene's dad pioneered it in the '90s โ€” DVDs, sponsors, and all. (00:10) [Spots Nobody Else Can Reach] Boat runs and big walk-ins to Whitianga's most remote coastline. (00:20) [20kg Kingy Then a Yellowfin] A boys' trip that turned into one of Gene's best ever sessions off the rocks. (00:30) [Six Trips Chasing Rarotonga GTs] Why he keeps going back, and eight days of casting with absolutely nothing. (00:40) [Rigging & Reading Structure] The tactics Gene uses to put clients on trophy snapper and kings from remote ledges. (00:50) [Saltiga, Lures & the Bucket List] The rapid fire โ€” plus the one species Gene is still hunting. ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692]   โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz   ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library)   ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 3m
  3. 3 Kings in a 3 6m Inflatable Tasman from NZ Wild Adventures Pushes the Boundaries of What's Possible

    Apr 27

    3 Kings in a 3 6m Inflatable Tasman from NZ Wild Adventures Pushes the Boundaries of What's Possible

    3 Kings in a 3.6m Inflatable | Tasman from NZ Wild Adventures Pushes the Boundaries of What's Possible Tasman grew up on Arapawa Island in the Marlborough Sounds, homeschooled, self-sufficient, and fishing before he could drive. These days he documents some of the most audacious solo fishing and hunting adventures in New Zealand on his YouTube channel NZ Wild Adventures โ€” mostly from the deck of a 3.6 metre inflatable. Three Kings solo. Fiordland for a month. Around Stewart Island. Sleeping in a hammock strung across the boat 35 kilometres offshore. Hunting the Hokitika Trench for Pacific bluefin tuna in winter. In this episode we get into the safety gear and planning that makes these missions possible, what a month alone in Fiordland actually looks like, the time the boat started filling with water at the start of the Three Kings crossing, and why Tasman would be doing all of this with or without a camera rolling. This is the guy doing 30-mile offshore crossings in a boat most people wouldn't take past the harbour entrance โ€” and somehow making it look completely normal. โœ… Tasman Denize @nz_wild_adventures โœ… www.youtube.com/@NZWildAdventures โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments (00:00) Meet Tasman He grew up on Arapawa Island โ€” homeschooled, no neighbours for 9km, hunting and fishing from day one. (10:00) The 3.6m Inflatable โ€” Is It Actually Safe? Backup motor, PLB, VHF, satellite comms, and a strict check-in plan with family. More thought-out than it looks. (20:00) Three Kings Solo Launched from Taputaputa, blue cod on the reef, a possible Pacific bluefin while diving โ€” and a great white in the same spot two hours after he left. (30:00) Fiordland โ€” A Month Alone Four weeks solo, no comms, sleeping on the boat or ashore, eating almost entirely what he caught. (40:00) The Hokitika Trench & Chasing Bluefin 35km offshore in winter, hammock on the boat, 400lb leader โ€” and a very Tasman answer to what happens if a 150kg fish actually eats. (50:00) Rapid Fire + Listener Questions Handline over rod and reel. Bait. Bucket list: big Pacific bluefin solo on the 3.6m. Favourite feed: kahawai in butter. ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials- YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692] โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library) ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 2m
  4. Commercial Fishing's Dirty Secret | Extreme Waste, Destruction & One Man's Fight to Make a Difference โ€” Dallas Abel

    Apr 13

    Commercial Fishing's Dirty Secret | Extreme Waste, Destruction & One Man's Fight to Make a Difference โ€” Dallas Abel

    Dallas Abel grew up in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland โ€”fishing, diving and hunting every chance he got. That coastal upbringing sparked a lifelong curiosity about the ocean that took him all the way through a marine science degree, into aquaculture, reef education, and eventually a role as a fisheries observer for MPI right here in New Zealand. In this episode, Dallas pulls back the curtain on what lifeas a fisheries observer actually looks like โ€” including some of the confronting realities of commercial fishing at scale that most recreational fishers never see. He breaks down ocean acidification in plain language, unpacks New Zealand's quota management system, and shares his philosophy that utilisation is conservation. But Dallas isn't just talking the talk. He's the founder of Ofishalโ€” a New Zealand fish leather business turning what would otherwise be waste product into premium, handcrafted leather goods. It's a business with purpose, and a genuinely fascinating story. We also get into kingfish sashimi, mahi-mahi bucket lists,why he'd ditch the rod and reel for a speargun, and what it's like going fishing with Matt Watson. This one's got something for everyone โ€” whether you're adie-hard fisho, someone curious about what actually goes on out on the commercial boats, or just after a reminder to make the most of every fish you bring home. โœ… Dallas Abel @ofishal_leather โœ… https://ofishalstore.myshopify.com/   โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments 00:00 โ€“ Meet Dallas Abel โ€” proud Australian, marinescientist, ex-MPI fisheries observer, and founder of Ofisal fish leather. Dallas moved over from North Queensland for a girl and agovernment job โ€” and never left. He shares why NZ's fishing access, lifestyle, and quota management system make it hard to go back. Fishing, diving and hunting after school every day. How acurious kid from Far North Queensland developed a lifelong obsession with the ocean. What university actually teaches you โ€” hydrology, coastalchemistry, reef ecosystems โ€” and why Dallas became obsessed with bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding.   10:00 โ€“ Growing Up Wild โ€” Crocs, Sharks & the 2025 Seasonโ€™s First Striped Marlin Dallas grew up in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland โ€” where crocodiles were a near-daily sighting and a very drunk round of golf once ended in a sprint from a 3.5-metre croc. He discusses how a casual overnight trip out of Whangarei turned into landing the first striped marlin of the 2025 season at 107.6 kilos. 25 :00 โ€“ Fist time Blue Marlin, and what the life of a fisheries observer is really like Becoming a Fisheries Observer for MPI What the role actually involves โ€” going out on commercial vessels and documenting what's happening at sea. Dallas shares what he saw and why it changed his perspective. How coral gets dumped (legally) and the massive On-board processing plants and waste they create 35:00 โ€“ The Hauraki Gulf โ€” Dragged Clean Dallas reveals that the Hauraki Gulf was once dragged with massive chains to rip up the entire sea floor โ€” clearing out the mussels, oysters and reef structures that once lined the bottom โ€” specifically to make way for commercial trawling. 50:00 โ€“ Ofishal โ€” Turning Fish Skins into LeatherDallas walks through how a rabbit hole during his time with the Kai Ika project led him to fish leather โ€” watching perfectly good skins get discarded on commercial boats and thinking there had to be a better use.   ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692]   โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz   ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library)   ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 5m
  5. From Tyres to Trophy Fish: Ethan Bryantโ€™s Wild Rise at the Three Kings

    Mar 30

    From Tyres to Trophy Fish: Ethan Bryantโ€™s Wild Rise at the Three Kings

    In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with Ethan Bryant, skipper of Te Ariki Nui in the Pelagic Charters fleet, to talk about one of the wildest career pivots in New Zealand fishing. Less than a decade ago Ethan was running a tyre shop and working in the automotive world. Now heโ€™s built a name as one of the most effective and hardest-working skippers in the country, spending nearly 300 days a year on the water and leading clients through the madness of the Three Kings fishery. But behind the results is a real personal cost too, and Ethan speaks openly about how life on the boat takes him away from his young family and how much that sacrifice weighs on him. We get into what makes Ethan and Pelagic so dangerous at the Kings, from teaching everyday anglers how to fight properly on heavy tackle, to chasing the fish that keep serious fishos awake at night. Ethan opens up about his obsession with swordfish, the forgotten art of nighttime swordfishing, & some properly insane stories from the boat โ€” including a 16-hour battle with a monster broadbill and the constant push to find the grander sword he knows is out there. Itโ€™s clear how addicted he is to the job and the fishery, but just as clear that this lifestyle demands a hugely understanding wife and a familywilling to back the mission. We also unpack just how special the Three Kings can be. Ethanโ€™s crew tagged the most striped marlin of any charter boat in New Zealand last season, but unbelievably they actually caught more swordfish than marlin. Add in blue marlin, kingfish, bluefin tuna, and the pressure of trying to protect one of the countryโ€™s most iconic fisheries, and this episode is stacked with hard-earned knowledge, huge fish stories, and a very real look at what it takes to become one of the top charter skippers in the game โ€” not just professionally, but personally as well.  This one isnโ€™t just about big fish โ€” itโ€™s about obsession, sacrifice, family, and what it really takes to build a life around chasing the next bite. โœ… Ethan Bryant @esb.offshore & @pelagic_charters_nz (IG) โœ… https://www.youtube.com/@esb.offshore โœ…https://www.facebook.com/ PelagicChartersNZ โœ… https://pelagiccharters.co.nz   โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments (00:00) โ€“ Meet Ethan Bryant Ethanโ€™s path into the game has been anything but ordinary. He shares how he went from running a tyre shop to becoming the skipper of one of the hottest boats in the Pelagic Charters fleet. (10:00) โ€“ The wildest blue marlin footage youโ€™ll ever see We revisit some unbelievable blue marlin footage shot from the top of the tuna tower โ€” the kind of content that shows just how chaotic and visual this fishery can be. (20:00) โ€“ Night-time swordfishing Ethan tells the story of the marathon broadbill fight that broke Jonsey & lit a fire in him for swordfishing. (30:00) โ€“ Marlin, kingfish and the magic of the Three Kings Ethan breaks down what makes the Three Kings such a special and unpredictable place to fish. (40:00) โ€“ How night-time jigging for southern bluefin tunabegan Ethan talks through how they started piecing together a new way to target southern bluefin at night, and what it means to be a charter skipper whose job is not just to catch fish, but to create unforgettable experiences for clients. (50:00) โ€“ Pacific bluefin tuna | The brutal fight that tests every angler Not all tuna fights are created equal. Ethan explains why Pacific bluefin are the real deal. (60:00) โ€“ Showing the real Three Kings on YouTube Ethan shares why heโ€™s putting more of the real charter experience onto YouTube โ€” the highs, the grind, and what people donโ€™t always see from the outside.   โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz   ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library)   ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 13m
  6. She Worked on Game Boatsโ€ฆ Now Sheโ€™s Building Fishing Gear Lisa Noble

    Mar 16

    She Worked on Game Boatsโ€ฆ Now Sheโ€™s Building Fishing Gear Lisa Noble

    In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with Lisa Noble, founder of Ocean Obsessed Apparel and Swordie Boots, to talk about her journey from working on game boats to building her own fishing brand. Lisa grew up around the ocean and spent time working aboard game fishing boats before settling down and starting a family. Her passion for fishing never faded, and while on maternity leave she finally took the leap to launch an apparel brand aimed at filling a gap sheโ€™d always noticed โ€” fishing gear designed specifically with women in mind. That journey eventually led to the development of Swordie Boots, purpose-built fishing boots designed to be comfortable, practical and tough enough for long days on the water. Lisa shares the story behind the brand, lessons from working in the industry, and why her connection to the fishing community helped bring the idea to life. โœ… Lisa Noble @lisa.noble_ & @ocean_obsessed.apparel (IG) โœ…https://www.facebook.com/oceanobsessedapparel โœ… https://swordiebootsbyoceanobsessed.com/ โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments (00:00) Meet Lisa Noble Lisa shares how her lifelong passion for the ocean and fishing shaped her journey, eventually leading her to found Ocean Obsessed Apparel (10:00 )From Boat Show to Tonga Game Fishing A chance meeting with legendary skipper Steve Campbell opens the door to an unforgettable trip deckhanding in Tonga. (20:00) First Blue Marlin (Almost) & Giant Thresher Shark Lisa recounts the highs and near-misses of chasing her first blue marlin, plus an incredible encounter with a huge thresher shark alongside Helen Horrocks. (30:00) Joining the Gladiator Crew How Lisa landed a role working aboard Gladiator with Ken and Donna, gaining valuable offshore experience and industry knowledge (40:00) Rigging Their Own Boat for Marlin Lisa explains how she and her partner Leighton set up their trailer boat for gamefishing success and the lessons they learned along the way (50:00) Back to Fishing & Rapid Fire Close Lisa talks about her plans to get back out chasing big fish and wraps up with the Get The Net quick-fire questions. ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692] โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library) ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    56 min
  7. Nearly 900 Blue Marlin in One Season โ€“ Elite Gamefishing Secrets | Jimmy Brown

    Mar 2

    Nearly 900 Blue Marlin in One Season โ€“ Elite Gamefishing Secrets | Jimmy Brown

    In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with private skipper Jimmy Brown, a fisherman with a seriously impressive career spanning New Zealand and some of the worldโ€™s best sportfishing destinations. From his time aboard the legendary Carol Libby โ€” part of a program that raised nearly 900 blue marlin in a season โ€” to chasing giant bluefin tuna in Nova Scotia, Jimmy shares what it takes to operate at the highest level of gamefishing.    Jimmy now runs Advanced Sport Fishing, helping Kiwi anglers rig their boats properly and fish more effectively. We dive into how to set up a trailer boat for success, the importance of presentation and precision, and how small details can make a huge difference when chasing big fish. From lure spreads to ocean conditions, Jimmy explains what separates consistent crews from everyone else.   We also talk blue marlin in Costa Rica, giant bluefin tuna in Nova Scotia, broadbill swordfish in New Zealand, and even shallow-water snapper fishing. Jimmy shares practical advice for everyday anglers plus insights gained from fishing professionally around the world โ€” including the mindset needed to chase big fish and keep improving.    โœ… Jimmy Brown @jimmybrown24 & @advancedsportfishing (IG) โœ… https://advancedsportfishing.co.nz โœ… https://www.titangaffs.com/ โฑ๏ธ Chapters /Segments (00:00) โ€“ Meet Jimmy Brown: From Deckie to Elite Skipper Jimmyโ€™s journey into game fishing and how he built a career chasing big fish around the world. (00:10) โ€“ Learning the Hard Way at the Three Kings Jimmyโ€™s early charter days at the legendary Three Kings Islands and the lessons that shaped him as a skipper. (00:18) โ€“ Giant Swordfish & Why Marlin Still Win Landing a massive NZ broadbill and why Jimmy still believes marlin are the ultimate gamefish. (00:30) โ€“ Giant Bluefin & World-Class Tactics Fishing Nova Scotia for monster tuna and practical tips to improve your results anywhere. (00:40) โ€“ Building Boats That Catch Fish Inside Jimmyโ€™s business Advanced Sport Fishing and how he rigs boats for serious performance. (00:50) โ€“ Finding Fish with Technology How ocean charts, temperature breaks and data help locate pelagics faster. (01:00) โ€“ Stay or Move? The Toughest Call in Fishing Jimmy explains when to stick it out โ€” and when itโ€™s time to run. (01:10) โ€“ Wash Fishing: Jimmyโ€™s Kiwi Obsession Why shallow-water snapper fishing is still some of the most exciting fishing around. (01:15) โ€“ The Famous Get The Net Questions Rapid-fire questions covering gear, stories and Jimmyโ€™s personal favourites. ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692] โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok:@getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library) ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 25m
  8. He Was Told It Was a โ€œDumb Questionโ€โ€ฆ Now He Runs NZs Largest Fishing Platform

    Feb 16

    He Was Told It Was a โ€œDumb Questionโ€โ€ฆ Now He Runs NZs Largest Fishing Platform

    Ben Chissell didnโ€™t set out to build New Zealandโ€™s biggest online fishing platform โ€” he started it after getting absolutely slammed for asking what he thought was a simple fishing question. Instead of backing down, he decided there had to be a better way for Kiwi fishos to connect, learn, and share without being ridiculed. That moment sparked what would become the NZ Fishing Community, now the largest online fishing group in the country. In this episode, Ben opens up about the early days โ€” the criticism, the backlash, and the growing pains of running a fast-scaling Facebook group. We talk about moderation, online pile-ons, misinformation, and the responsibility that comes with leading a platform where thousands of anglers share reports and opinions daily. We also unpack some of Benโ€™s early boating mishaps and hard-earned lessons โ€” the kind most fishos can relate to โ€” and the journey from figuring it out the hard way to landing a world record gemfish. We also dive into the One Ocean Protest, and how โ€” much like starting the Facebook group โ€” it came from frustration. Frustration with government decisions, frustration with how recreational fishers were being represented, and the decision to channel that energy into action instead of just noise. This episode is about resilience, community, learning publicly, and what can happen when you turn criticism into something constructive. โœ… Ben Chissell @chissellben (IG)โœ… https://www.facebook.com/groups/nzfishingcommunity โœ…https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61583108365415 (one ocean project) ๐ŸŒŸ Links & Socials - YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/๐ŸŽฃ-get-the-net-โ€“-tight-lines-loose-lips๐ŸŽ™๏ธ/id1824558692] โœ… Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz - Facebook @getthenet_nz ๐ŸŽต Music Used โœ… Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena โœ… Satellites, Swello โœ… Momentum, Zplit โœ… Source (YouTube Audio Library) ๐ŸŽฅ Production Notes โœ… Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics โœ… Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

    1h 10m
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Welcome to Get the Net, the Kiwi fishing podcast where the yarns are as wild as the waters we fish! Hosted by Nick, a self-confessed multiple-time member of the Caught Bugger All Fishing Club*, this show dives into epic stories, top tactics, and must-have gear from NZโ€™s best anglers. From offshore Marlin to soft baits in the shallows, weโ€™re all about real fishing talkโ€”no gatekeeping, just good banter, expert tips, and the odd fishing fail.

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