NQ Fishing Show Podcast

Tune into todays episode we have a Aussie Fishing Icon join us , Steve Starlo Starling is a household name in the fishing industry from co-hosting with Rex Hunt to writing many articles for many fishing publications Starlo has done the lot. We talk to Steve about his YouTube channel Starlo Gets Reel and the difference between filming Rex Hunts Fishing World to filming on his YouTube channel. Steve has caught many fishing around the country so we chat about his favorite capture and his worse trip. Marty love his BFS fishing and Steve not so keen so the boys chat the pro,s and con,s of super fine fishing. The wholly grail for bream is 2kg Steve chats about his fish and on a lure you wouldn't expect. Gaz drops the boat in and goes for a run around the bay no fish but plenty of dirty water so we chat about that trip. Saratoga get a little mention not being on Martys bucket list we find out why. They are hard fish to hook so we find out way and why Gaz likes them. So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fishing , fun , laughs and a few tips with the NQ Fishing Show

02-22

03:01:21

Latest show is on the board and another ripper. Marty is over the moon with his new Shimano Bantam so we chat about why he needs another reel to go with his other 200 :) and what he will be using it for , fresh out of the Shimano stable these new Bantams are super smooth. Michael from Obsession Tackle joins us on the phone to chat about his up coming venture and what gear they will be pushing and some exciting news on a range of custom rods , we also chat about Mikes YouTube channel My Fishing Obsession and where around the world he has fished from 120 kmh bass boats to stalking the flats on the Christmas Islands for Bonefish its a great chat. Col from Reidys is always great value so we have a yarn about some new model Reidys and how good they have been working , The Akame range of plastics have been kicking goals so we chat about Col,s latest trip with the Guppy. Schnieder Lines are now in the Reidys stable so we chat all things mono , braid and leader and its still the goto line for some Northern Australian Reefies. Col is great friends with Merv Hughes so we have a chat about how great the days are on the boat with Merv.   So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of tips , tricks , laughs and a few stories with the NQ Fishing Show

02-15

03:14:13

Another huge show is up and running and its a show that listeners' have been asking for for awhile now , Top chef Jason Stark from Terasu one of Ardo,s restaurants joins us in the studio for 3 hours of top tips on how to prepare , look after and cook your fish , from trout to barra to bream we dish up some juicy info. Jason covers some pretty cool techniques like dry aging your fillets in your fridge  and the flavor that comes out of them using this method. Knowing how long to cook your fish is a hot  topic so we cover that aswell , so many ways to prepare fish and some good hints Jason brings many years as a top chef into the studio and shares his recipes. With all this rain around Gaz heads out to chase some runoff barra and finds them biting so we chat about that and the big stinka he catches aswell So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy some great tips on how to cook and prepare your fish and dont forget a few laughs on the way with the NQ Fishing Show

02-08

03:04:54

Latest show is up and running and its another cracker. Steve Jeston joins us in the studio for 3 hours of tips and tricks. With the barramundi season opening 1st February who better than to sit with than Steve , one of Australia's Premier Fishing Guides in his day Steve tells us all his secrets of catching the iconic Barramundi from what to look for to where to fish the boys cover the lot. Steve's passion these days is beach barra so we pick his brain on what to look for on the beach what outfit he uses and what lure works for him , it may surprise you what he throws. Steves guiding years took him to some unique locations, so we chat about his days in PNG chasing giant black bass and how brutal these beasts are. So sit back grab yourself a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of the NQ Fishing Show

02-01

03:14:02

Latest show is up and running and Marty is back on-board after his little dice with death. On this show we chat about the legendary Leyland Brothers and a trip they did to Cape York in 1972 , no flash 4wd accessories for them. You can check out the video on YouTube (Leyland Brothers Cape York) its as basic as you can get. We chat to Scotty from Crabba about his latest trip to hospital to remove a couple of fish spines that had started to grow in his finger we also chat about his range of product in a few Tackleworld stores. Barramundi are nearly back on the menu so we chat about how to prep your gear , where we are going and what we will be doing when the season opens. The tides are going to be big in the Townsville area on opening day so we cover a few places to try , so grab a coldie and sit back and enjoy 3 hours of the NQ Fishing Show

01-25

03:12:04

We are back with our first show of the year , Wow what a xmas we had with Marty coming down with a serious illness , we chat to him today on the phone and see what happened and how lucky he is to be with us. In Martys absence Rhyce Bullimore joins me in the studio and we chat about Rhyces "Peter Faust Dam trips , new techniques worked a treat so we chat about them , the fish were sitting in strange locations so how did Rhyce find them. The freshwater river in Townsville holds some huge barra so we find out about the history of stocking these beautiful waterways and we the Dam is at with the onset of landbased fishing. Sounders are a huge part of a successful trip so we chat about the best settings to get the most out of your electronics , sensitivity , contrast and even running your humminbird in freshwater mode instead of salt we will tell all. We even have a chat about Threadfin salmon and why they are a unicorn in some parts but like mice in others ,So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy our first show of 2025 

01-18

03:09:03

Our last show of the year is a cracker unfortunately Marty has been struck done by a virus so Chez jumps in the seat with me , it was great to chat about Chez,s new Hybrid Camper and what adventures she is going to take in the new addition. We chat about Chez,s dream fish to catch and it might surprise you all. Rhyce has just returned from Peter Faust chasing impoundment barra and managed to get amongst them ,we chat about what technique worked best for him and where they were located , deep nor shallow we find out. We also chat about progress  with Ross River Dam and when we will be able to wet a line in there. Reel Actions Michael Guest is on the phone to chat about the upcoming series 13 , Gaz has a laugh with Guesty as they reminisce on the episodes Gaz did with him and who  out fished who , just quietly I think Gaz had the upper hand. So sit back grab a coldie a enjoy the last show of 2024 with the NQ Fishing Show

12-21

03:14:05

Latest show is up and running and this one is one of our best, we chat about how to rig your soft plastics a different way , the Texas Carolina rig is huge in the States but seldom used here but that is changing so we chat about how we will do it. Andrew from Hi-Tec Oils is on the phone and as the saying goes Oils aint Oils rings true so Andrew gives us the lowdown on lube. Hi-Tec Oils is a truly Aussie owned company so its great to find out where and how you can get your hands on some, Impoundment and fishing guru Jason Wilhelm joins us for a chat about fishing technology and whether its helping or hindering fisherman. Jason is one of the best impoundment fisherman in the country and has guided many clients to their fish of a lifetime so we pick his brain for a few tips and tricks and there is a couple there that you wouldnt even think about but it could be the difference between success and failure. The word. Mooching for fish doesnt mean much to most but in the states its the go to technique and a select few are using it here with great success on Barramundi , Jase explains this technique. So sit back grab yourself a pizza and a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

12-14

03:09:33

Latest episode is up a running ,with abit of rain around the crabs will start moving and Ryan Moody joins us to chat about his latest on-line course Crab Mastery. Ryan gives us a little taste of what to expect if you sign up on-line , its just not baiting a pot and throwing it in and Ryans course is a recipe for success. We also chat to Ryan about his latest trip North in his boat Mood Swings they found one of the rarest whales around so we chat about that experience and what they caught whilst cruising the waters of Northern Australia. Ryan is always good for a chat and this one doesn't disappoint. Show favorite Chris Wilcox is on the phone to chat about whats biting on the beaches , some good grunter are on the chew so we find out more , Chris chases Fingermark this time of year so we pick his brain for a few tips and tricks. So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of tips , tricks and a few laughs thrown in with the NQ Fishing Show  

12-07

03:07:58

Latest episode is up and running , Chris Carney from 4WD Central and Mike Carney Toyota joins us in the studio to chat all things cars and 4 wheel drives, Pimp your ride is huge at the moment so we chat to Chris about what accessories you can put on your vehicle to make your trip more enjoyable from spotties to fridges we cover it all, We also discuss the changing of your new cars computer and the hazards you could face if you have engine trouble and its not what you want to hear, Kayak fishing is huge so we chat about the range of Hobie they have at 4wd Central, Fingermark are on the bite so we chat about where Marty is going to look for one in coming days from lures to plastics we will find out his secrets , Gaz has ripped all the wiring out of his boat will he tidy it up all bunch it back together with cable ties we will find out , so sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs and a few tips with the NQ Fishing Show

11-30

03:17:39

Tune into todays episode , North Queensland lost a marine icon during the week so we chat about Leo from Leo,s Marine and our interactions with him over many years. New lifejacket laws are set to be introduced in QLD so we talk about the pro,s and con,s of boat safety and how we store and use our safety equipment from grab bags to lifejacket styles we chat about it. Marty did a trip to Cattle Creek recently so we find out his best tips for catching grunter and mangrove jack from bait to rigs we cover it all what to anchor on Marty lets us know his secrets. Trailer maintenance is again on the table when you should check and change your bearings to what bearings to use so sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs , tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

11-23

03:10:58

This weeks episode is up and running after last weeks transmitter failure and the Fishing Show not going to air in more than 24 years we are back . Commercial fisherman Nathan Rynn joins us in the studio , Nathans family have been commercial fishermen for over 50 years and with the huge changes in the industry Nathan has embraced change and still made a success on his business. Sustainabilty is the key word and we chat about what chances Nathan is making to be viable in the future. Grey Mackerel are around so we pick Nathans brain on his favourite techniques and tricks he uses to catch a feed. Alex Julius joins us from the Northern Territory and takes us through a few little facts about barramundi that arent common knowledge . Alex has been a main stay of Territory Fishing so we get a few tips on chasing that elusive barra. The Million Dollar Barra has been a huge success in the NT so we find out about the benefits it has achieved to the Northern Territory community and business,s. So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of the NQ Fishing Show where Marty and Gaz share a few laughs and some tips and tricks

11-16

03:16:07

Latest episode is up and running and this one has some important messages , Ren & Megan join us in the studio to talk fishing and a new project they have on the go. Ren,s name is synonymous with The Cure Starts Now since losing his lovely daughter Aimee some yours back Ren has been relentless in his pursuit for a cure for kids brain cancer. Ren and Megans new quest is $1000 from 1000 business's with all money going straight to the coal face to fight kids brain cancer. The NQ Fishing Show have been proud to support Ren on his journey over the years and are right behind him in this amazing journey. We also pick Ren and Megans brain on there favourite fishin missions. A well known name in the fishing game for many years is Starling and this time Steve takes a backseat as we chat with his lovely wife Jo , women in fishing is a passion for Jo and many women, so we chat about the Womens Recreational Fishing League and their great initiative The Reel Gauntlet fishing comp, not just for women the blokes can get involved aswell . A true territorian we find out how Jo met Steve and how she fell for his Squidgy range :). So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fishing fun , laughs and a few tips and tricks with The NQ Fishing Show  

11-02

03:09:00

Latest show is up a running , Shane (Jarvo) Jarvis joins us from Humminbird / Minn Kota / BLA to talk all things electronics. So many models Helix , Solix and Apex whats the difference Jarvo explains. What sounder do I pick for what fishing style it a confusing question but we may have the answer. bla ave been around for years in Boating bits and pieces so we find out what they have and how you can check it all out, Peter from IGFA is on the phone to chat about the awesome kids fishing clinics that they organizing in local areas with fishing clubs .They supply the gear and help your club and away you go over 18000 kids in 42 countries have benefited from IGFA kids fishing clinics.Your club could benefit from it So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , tips , tricks and a few laughs thrown in with the NQ Fishing Show  

10-26

03:03:57

Latest episode is up and running , Brad from Tackleworld joins us to talk about his latest trip to the Proserpine River , Threadys , Barra and Sharks made for a epic trip. Big Lures equals Big Barra and Brad lets us know what lure did the trick on some quality fish , he also chats about what to look for at low tide when targeting Threadfin salmon. Chris from Water Police lets us know what to do with inflatable lifejackets to avoid getting a fine , they have to be serviced every 12 months and he chats about the frustration of this being over looked, Epirbs get a mention and what steps  you have to go through to register them and keep yourself safe on the water. Marty and Gaz chat about what line and leader class they use whilst fishing and also chat about what motor bracket they use when travelling down the highway. If you could buy 5 important things at the boat ramp what would they be , the boys have there answers but 5 turns into 10 turns into 15 when the listeners have there suggestions. So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs , tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show