Cod Tales Podcast

🎣 COD TALES PODCAST 🎙️2025 RECAP • CHRISTMAS • RIVERS • PBs • WHAT’S NEXTThis one’s a proper sit-down yarn.No rush. No egos. Just looking back on a year that gave us everything — the highs, the heartbreaks, the quiet nights, and the moments that make it all worth it.🔥 2025 wasn’t just about fish numbersIt was about time on the water, time with mates, learning rivers properly, and earning every bite.💥 Big moments this year• Metre-plus cod• Surface eats that still live rent-free in our heads• Watching mates land PBs they’ve chased for years🎯 Azz’s yearPB trout. PB barra. Two different fisheries. Two massive achievements. Proof that the grind pays off.🌊 Cod opening & river realityNot a smash fest — but honest fishing.Early surface windows. Weedless surface becoming essential. Slower presentations winning. Timber, edges, and patience holding fish.Some nights it’s one bite… and that one bite is everything.🚤 Dane & the new boatHe’s closer than ever — and when it happens, Cod Tales levels up. New water. Bigger trips. More chaos.🧠 Mental health & the Cod Tales communityWhat started as mates talking fishing turned into something bigger.Real conversations. Lure auctions. Fishing as therapy.If this pod helped one bloke through a rough patch — that’s the win.🎄 Christmas check-inThis time of year isn’t easy for everyone.Check in on your mates. Slow down. Get outside. Wet a line. Speak up if you need to.🔮 Looking to 2026✔️ Bigger guests✔️ More river breakdowns✔️ More technique talk✔️ More mental health initiatives✔️ More trips✔️ More honestyTo everyone who listened, shared, messaged and supported — thank you.From all of us at Cod Tales: Merry Christmas, stay safe into the New Year…🎣 One more cast is never just one more cast.We’ll see you in 2026. Tight lines, legends.#CodTalesPodcast #MurrayCod #RiverLife #FishingYarns #MentalHealthMatters #SurfaceEats #PBSeason #AussieFishing

What an absolute belter of a cod opening week! The crew clocked up 25+ hours on the water, pushing sunrises, late nights, and everything in between – and it all paid off in style.We kicked things off with a thumping 107cm cod to officially welcome in the season, and by the end of the week we’d landed over 65 fish. Some on surface, some subsurface… but one thing stood out more than anything else:👉 Weedless surface is taking over river cod fishing.The way these lures let you punch deep into the willows, skip across snag piles, slide through the skinny water, and draw those explosive eats… it’s changing the game. And this week proved it in a big way. We break down:    •    Why weedless surface lures are becoming the new must-have tool for river systems    •    How adapting your presentation around timber, current seams and shadow lines can double your chances    •    The mistakes we’ve made, the wins we’ve had, and what we’re doing differently now    •    A few wild moments (and near-misses) from the week that you’ll hear about in the episode 😅We also chat about the big plans coming for Cod Tales in 2026 — new projects, new adventures, and some seriously exciting stuff we’ve been working on behind the scenes.If you love cod fishing, big surface hits, long hours on the water, and a few laughs in between… this is one episode you won’t want to miss.Tune in, settle in, and let’s relive one of the best opening weeks we’ve ever had. 🎧🔥#CodTalesPodcast #CodOpeningWeek #MurrayCod #SurfaceCarnage #WeedlessSurface #RiverCod #FishingLife

🎣 NEW EPISODE DROP – Grant from Colourshift Customs! 🎨🔥Buckle up lads… this one is packed with proper fish-catching wisdom.We sat down with Grant from Colourshift Customs, the detail-obsessed mastermind behind some of the cleanest paint jobs and custom jigs getting around.In this episode we chat about:🎨 Lure colour selection and why it changes with depth + dirty water⚡ How UV helps turn follows into eats🪝 What makes the perfect jighead🐟 Grant jumping on a couple river runs with Aaron… and somehow landing a TROPHY fish both times 😳🎣 The gear he’s developed – jigheads, football jigs, chatterbaits, swimbaits – and how he can paint ANY lure exactly how you want itIf you love your cod fishing, custom gear, or just want to learn how to get more bites… this is one you won’t wanna miss.

New Episode!!! Maraboon magic🙌🏼Strap in legends, because this week we welcome back the great (Wisey) for one of our biggest, loosest, and most action-packed episodes yet.We jump straight into our trip of a lifetime to Lake Maraboon a mission that threw everything at us: long days, late nights, mental battles, and those heart-stopping moments where time literally slows down. But it paid off in a way we’ll be talking about for years.Azz managed to crack not one but two absolute unicorns 130cm and 124cm in a dam known for making you work hard for every bite. Wisey wasn’t far behind, sticking a 119.5cm donkey on a fly he tied himself, which honestly might be one of the coolest captures we’ve ever talked about on the podcast.Add in 180+ redclaw that turned into a mega feed, the local pub getting a visit… then a revisit… then maybe one more for good measure… and you’ve got the recipe for a proper CodTales adventure.But it doesn’t stop there.We go deep on the Livescope vs No-Scope conversation, the good, the bad, the advantages, the arguments, and why it’s become such a hot topic in the fishing world right now. Expect honesty, laughs, and plenty of back-and-forth.We also get into Dane’s little “detour to Orange that turned into shit creek, not Spring Creek” 🤣, talk teams fishing events, and break down everything happening around the upcoming State Teams of Origin, where bragging rights are on the line and the banter will be next-level.Big fish, big feeds, big lessons, and even bigger laughs,this episode has absolutely everything.Grab a beer, chuck it on, and enjoy another chaotic chapter of CodTales 🎣🤙#TeamsFishingAustralia #FishingLife #FishingPodcast #AussieFishing #yellowbelly #freshwaterfishing #CodtalesPodcast #mentalhealthmatters #ThankYouLegends #bantertherapy #TransducerWizards #barra #barras

🎣 Episode 54 is live!We’re at Teams Fishing Australia this week, chatting with the Black Pearl Fishing boys – Mitch and Lachie! 🐟Plenty of good yarns in this one as we dive into tournament fishing, chasing redfin, and landing some solid callop.Of course, it wouldn’t be a Cod Tales episode without a few laughs…Barry gets up to a bit of mischief at the campsite, and somehow we end up hunting for a ladybug 🐞😂Tune in for a good dose of fishing tales, banter, and campfire chaos.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!#CodTalesPodcast #TeamsFishingAustralia #BlackPearlFishing #FishingLife #AussieFishing #Callop #Redfin #FishingPodcast

New Episode Out Now!!– with Steve “Boothy” Booth! This week we sit down with one of the true legends of the Aussie fishing scene, and a great mate of ours – Steve Booth. Most people know him as Boothy, and chances are if you’ve ever picked up a fishing mag, watched a show, or been at a comp, you’ve come across his work. He’s been involved with AFN, Fishing Monthly, Wilson Fishing, and OzFish, just to name a few.We cover a heap in this episode: • How fishing in Australia has changed and evolved over the years • The importance of fish habitat and giving back to the waterways • What really fuels the passion for fishing – beyond just catching fish • Big topics like Murray cod, barra, and everything in between • From the competitive world of tournaments to the laid-back joy of rec fishingWhat makes this yarn even better is that it’s not just about the technical stuff – it’s about the friendships, the culture, and the stories that keep us all coming back to the water. Boothy’s been around the traps long enough to have seen it all, and he shares it with the same honesty and humour that make him one of the most respected blokes in the industry.It’s a great chat with an even better mate, and one you don’t want to miss.Grab a beer, kick back, and have a listen, you’ll be nodding along, laughing, and probably planning your next trip by the end of it. #murraycod #FishingPodcast #CodtalesPodcast #freshwaterfishing #stories #tournamentfishing #FishingAustralia #fishing #mentalhealthawareness #fish #ozfish

NEW CODTALES EPISODE –chatty with little Kek and Mitch cone on bass world championshipsRighto crew, strap in because this week’s episode is a proper rollercoaster of fishing yarns, banter, and a few questionable life choices:🔥 Should rivers stay open during cod season? We throw some spicy opinions around and give you tips on how to chase yellas without accidentally giving a cod a free piercing.Fish behaviour 101: Learn how to read fish so you’re not accidentally pulling a big green off the nest and ending up on the DPI naughty list.NSW Trout Cod Action Plan: The government’s rolled out a 10-year plan to get these little battlers back – we break it down in plain English (and probably offend someone in the process).Teams Fishing – Burrinjuck Round: Camp chaos, questionable hygiene, and some proper fishing highs and lows.Lockie Mac’s diss track: Yep, the line “got your b***h on her back like this that” gets a run. You’ve been warned. A-scope vs Transducer Ping: Az reckons it’s witchcraft, the rest of us reckon it’s a game-changer – you decide.Special Guest: mitchellcone_anglingaustralia is back! Fresh off bringing home 3rd place in the Bass World Championships for Team Australia – bloke’s basically a fishing weapon.If you love fishing, swearing, and laughing at other people’s pain – this one’s for you. #Codtales #FishingPodcast #MurrayCod #Yellowbelly #Burrinjuck #BassWorldChampionship #FishingLife #TransducerWizards #LockieMacBars #mentalhealthmatters #bantertherapy #murraycod #bass #ThankYouLegends #TeamsFishingAustralia

Central Oregon – yarns, fish and sore heads ✅🏆 Aussie Bass Classic – rained so much we nearly needed flippers. Sunday was canned ‘cause the ramp was under water 🌊Mate v Mate showdown – Dane vs his leader (leader won 🤦‍♂️), Gordo’s camp shenanigans, camp walk, live tunes, fish simulator and Az… riding a bull. Yep. A bull. 🐂😂🎣 Teams Fishing – Mulwala – Prefish curse? ✅ Gastro outbreak? ✅ Nick on vomit clean-up? ✅ Sunday bomb out? ✅ Weather from hell? ✅Spro & Wisey saving us with a bed and a beer? ✅ Legends 🍻✈️ Aussie Team hits South Africa – Big fish, big nights, big yarns. (Some of which probably shouldn’t be repeated…)🎯 Next up – Teams Fishing Burrinjuck!Surely this is the one we finally don’t completely stuff up… right?

Aussie Bass Classic – Lake Sinclair 🎣🔥🌧️What a weekend! We headed to the Aussie Bass Classic at Lake Sinclair and… well… it was eventful. Featuring legends Lachlan Latham & Mick Hayden, we copped rain, rain, and more rain 🌧️ but that didn’t slow the fun.Az somehow lost his shirt, jumped over a fire (don’t ask), we got introduced to some “mini beers” 🍻, and found out the bilge pumps had decided to clock off when we needed them most.Met some absolute cracking people, spun plenty of yarns, raffled off some gear, and put on a BBQ. Lachie Latham and the Aussie Bass Classic raised $3,200 for mental health 🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who chipped in – every dollar counts.A weekend of laughs, fishing, and chaos… just how we like it 🤙#CodTalesPodcast #AussieBassClassic #LakeSinclair #MentalHealthMatters #FishingLife #BassFishing #MurrayCod #RainRainAndMoreRain

Rhys and Nick jump on the mic for an absolute ripper yarn from drifting a river with Az and Nick and landing a brute 89cm Murray cod, followed by 4 more over 70cm, to heading south to Crookwell chasing trout at Pejar Dam where the boys got stuck into some rainbows and Az landed a donkey brown on a Tassie Devil 🎯Plenty of cod chat as always, why we love the hunt, the hits, and the heartbreaks 🎣💥Plus, we’re looking ahead at some exciting events on the calendar:🟢 Aussie Bass Classic🟢 Mate v Mate🟢 Teams Fishing AustraliaBig fish, big laughs, and even bigger stories, tune in wherever you get your podcasts!#CodtalesPodcast #MurrayCod #TroutFishing #PejarDam #TassieDevil #FishingYarns #AussieBassClassic #MateVMate #TeamsFishingAustralia #CodLife

This week on Cod Tales, we go on a wild ride across species and state lines. We kick things off with a 28km-drift mission on the Macquarie, where some seriously well-conditioned cod kept us honest. Then it's off to an unnamed trout dam (no GPS pins here, sorry!) with a surprisingly friendly local town and a few slippery surprises. And just to round things out, we land a 91cm flatty during a mid-week work trip—proof that sometimes the best fishing happens when you’re meant to be doing emails.Trout, cod, flathead—this one's got it all. Tight lines!

We’re talking about fishing stories that’ll make you snort-laugh, Mental health chats that hit deep (in a good way) The madness of tournament fishing,The scientific benefits of roasting your mates and Fish facts so weird they sound fake (they’re not)With so much more! We ditched the fishing to have a chat and let’s just say we had a time on the mics!Whether you’re on the boat, in the ute, or hiding from your responsibilities — chuck it on and have a laugh with us.#Codtales #FishingPodcast #MentalHealth #FishAndFeels #TournamentTales #BanterTherapy

G’day legends, and welcome back to Codtales — the podcast that proves you don’t need to catch fish to talk about ’em for an hour.This week’s episode is fuller than a camp oven on Easter Sunday: we’re drifting down the river — slowly… painfully… like dragging a shopping trolley through mud. We hit the bush for an Easter fish and feed, tackled Teams Fishing Australia at Mul where the only consistent thing was inconsistency, and, most importantly, we ask the hard-hitting question:Is taking a dump off the back of the boat really that different to doing it at home? Spoiler alert — it’s not. Except for the wind, the waves, and the fear of eye contact.Strap in, drop anchor, and let the oversharing begin — this is Codtales!

New Episode Out Now!This week on Cod Tales, we’re joined by the legendary Jason Medcalf — the man behind Boom Coaching and The Wild Reset Project.From top-notch fishing knowledge to deep conversations around mental health, Jason is helping everyday blokes tackle life’s battles through the power of fishing and connection.Jason’s got decades of fishing knowledge, with a special love for Barra and bass, and a career that’s taken him from fishing journalist to working alongside some of Australia’s best-known fishing TV shows.This one’s raw, real, and a must-listen.Tune in now on your favourite podcast app.#Codtales #FishingPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #BoomCoaching #TheWildReset #FishingForChange #JasonMedcalf

🎣 EPISODE 44 – THOMAS PINTER 🎣Five-time Cod Nationals champion Thomas Pinter joins us for an absolute ripper of an episode! 🏆🔥We talk tournament fishing, chasing Murray cod on lakes, and what it takes to stay at the top of the game. Thomas also shares some golden tips for targeting these beasts and his insights as a guide helping others land their dream fish.Passion and consistency are the key—and Thomas has plenty of both! If you love cod fishing, this one’s a must-listen. 🎧🐟👉 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!#CodTalesPodcast #ThomasPinter #MurrayCod #FishingTips #CodFishing #TournamentFishing #FishingGuide #fishingwtcaptain

Episode 43! This week, we are back from another week of fishing down south! As we packed the rods, the esky, and probably not enough common sense we headed down to the legendary Lake Mulwala for the Lake Mulwala Cod Nationals. It's all about big fish, bigger yarns, and seeing who can survive a week of early mornings, late nights, and a whole lot of fucking casting.Strap in to the roller coaster that we had for the week at cod nats!#TournamentFishing #funny #BigFishEnergy #murraycodfishing #longlines #mates #podcast #codtalespodcast

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your rods, crack a cold one, and brace yourselves—because this is Codtales, and today, we’re bringing you the greatest rivalry since Vegemite vs. peanut butter… it’s STATE OF ORIGIN: NSW vs. VIC, but make it FISHING!That’s right, we hit the water for the Teams Fishing Australia tournament, and let’s just say—things got wild. Boats broke down before the first cast, beers were cracked before sunrise, and at some point, we may have lost all hope of catching a decent fish. But hey, that’s tournament fishing, right?We’ll take you through the highs, the lows, and the absolute disasters—including Dane, who played the most supportive (and least useful) role all weekend. Somewhere along the way, Nick managed to take a Beer to the snoz… talk about commitment!We’re also diving deep—literally—into the world of Livescope. Will it eventually make fishing too easy? Should we slap bag limits on the screen-staring anglers? And if AI starts telling us what bait to use… are we even fishing anymore?!So, sit back, get ready for some NSW vs. VIC smack talk, and let’s relive one of the best fishing tournaments we’ve ever been a part of. LET’S GO!!!”

In this episode ofCod Tales Podcast, we’re joined by special guestRhys Beauchamp, a passionate angler with a love for the sport. We dive into Rhys' journey—how he got started in fishing, his experiences in tournament fishing, and some of the wildest moments he's had on the water. From offshore adventures to hilarious mishaps, this episode is packed with great stories and fishing wisdom.Tune in for a laid-back chat filled with laughs, tips, and a whole lot of fish talk! 🎧🐟#Fishing #CodTalesPodcast#TournamentFishing #OffshoreFishin

In this episode of Cod tales, we take a deep dive into the ongoing war against invasive carp. With virus trials soon to be underway (2026) in a controlled environment, we debate whether this is the right solution and ask the big question—would you eat carp if it helped the environment? Then, we recap an action-packed river drift: 38km over two days, 40 fish caught (biggest at 83cm), and plenty of mayhem. From botched casts and lost fish to bait fishing drinking rules and unexpected injuries—Aaron rolled his ankle before even reaching the ute, Nick got stitched up in the sticks, and Dane went ass over tit out of the boat. We talk about AZ’s upcoming trip to Lake Macquarie for a big fish bonanza. Get ready for another classic Codtales episode full of laughs, lessons, and fishing tales!

🎣 NEW CODTALES EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎙️ This week, we’re bringing you the madness of a King Ash Bay barra trip, featuring special guest Nick Rearden! 🚤 Then we get to talk about our Lake Maraboon trip. What went down: ⚡ Last-minute fixes: Wiring issues, trailer chaos, and tinny troubles. 💨 Almost blowing up the cabin (thanks, Aaron). 🎣 Catching red claw, testing Mikado lures, and swimming off the chaos in the pool. ⛽ Fuel dramas, buggy cabins, and broken beds… because why not? We also tackle some big topics: 🦠 Should the carp virus be released in Murray-Darling? 🌏 Why Australia hasn’t built dams in decades—environmental, cultural, and ecological challenges. 🔥 Plus, how determination and a little bit of tough love can fire up your fishing game. It’s chaos, laughs, and plenty of fishing wisdom. Don’t miss it! 🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms. #CodtalesPodcast #KingAshBay #FishingFails #NickRearden #BarraFishing #FishingTripsGoneWrong