The Deep Drop
By The Deep Drop
The Deep Drop podcast is here to raise the questions and do our best at tackling the answers. There is no definitive answer in this sport, but we'll sure have a crack at breaking the questions down, giving new angles to them, and having a lot of fun along the way!
Hosted by Luke McCredden and Adam Ring
The Deep DropNov 15, 2022
The Deep Drop Ep 84
Luke's back on the mainland and has some epic tales from the Abrolhos Islands, WA.
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The Deep Drop Ep 83
Should estuary systems that are closed regularly, be opened up manually?
Is there any lure a dusky flathead won't eat?
Plus, a challenge for a YouTuber!
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The Deep Drop Ep 82 - Fishing Headlines
The boys head to www.fishingworld.com.au and get their feet wet as they head into the estuaries on foot.
Wading the estuaries is the name of the game and as Fishing World uncover, it's a bloody good way to get amongst the fishing action!
Have a listen now and let us know your thoughts.
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The Deep Drop Ep 81
Is Westernport, Victoria an untapped lure fishery?
Do we care more about how a fish is caught, or how many fish are caught?
Plus, Adam is back from his form slump!
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The Deep Drop Ep 80
A listener question on squid fishing; is it cheating to have a drifter in the rod holder while working a rod in your hands.
This prompts some new product development ideas.
Plus, barrels on topwater, it's all happening in Victoria!
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The Deep Drop Ep 79 - Fishing Headlines
The boys head to www.fishingworld.com.au and dive into the somewhat controversial closed season/open season discussion.
Would you open up Murray Cod fishing all year?
Have a listen now and let us know your thoughts.
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The Deep Drop Ep 78
it's another great listener question, "Does your time on the water change depending on the bite?"
Plus, trolling in estuaries, let's break it down. The boys discuss their feel for trolling in general.
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The Deep Drop Ep 77
The Deep Drop gets a question from Spotify, "What is too far to drive for a days fishing?"
It's all about unpacking that, finding the threshold, breaking down servo snacks and more listener feedback.....
This and more fishing weirdness from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 76 - Fishing Headlines
The boys head to www.fishingworld.com.au and have a go at breaking down the latest article, "Multi Hook Rigs"
Have a listen now and let us know if you've used any of the rigs discussed.
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The Deep Drop Ep 75
The boys reminisce about radio days gone by, Adam spends some time fishing in New South Wales and has some interesting findings with the weather, plus the guys lose it over fishing boat hulls and braid causing carnage.....
This and more fishing madness from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 74
The boys think they've developed a new reel, plus Luke asks if people are still using bait runner reels and if the bait runner function is being utilised.....
This plus some listener stories and plenty more fishing banter from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 73 - Fishing Headlines
The boys head to www.fishingworld.com.au and take a look at the hottest topic in NSW at the moment. The ban of Eastern Blue Groper fishing.
What are your thoughts on the issue? Have a listen now and let us know.
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The Deep Drop Ep 72
The boys try and decipher what the weather apps are doing, Luke asks about if Makos are being fished for anymore, and Adam opens a can of worms that horses, cows and whales come out of.....
This and plenty more fishing nonsense from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 71 with ET
Andrew ET Ettingshausen joins The Deep Drop.
ET is a legend of the fishing game and currently the longest running fishing TV show on air.
In this episode, the great ET takes us on a journey of the trials and tribulations of 25 seasons of his hit TV show, "Escape with ET".
ET unpacks some big fishing changes throughout his journey, and gives us an insight into how the TV thing came along in the first place. Plus, hear what ET thinks about Live Scope technology!
Plus loads more fishing banter.
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The Deep Drop Ep 70
The boys argue over preference of a mulloway or a big dusky, Luke tries to understand what's surface or sub-surface, Adam reveals a new style metal lure and the boys put the call out for The Deep Drop Pro-Team.
This and plenty more obscureness that is The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 69 - Fishing Headlines
Luke heads to www.fishingworld.com.au and finds a headline that tickles his fancy.
Land based live baiting!
Pros, cons and other options!? Listen now and let us know what you think.
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The Deep Drop Ep 68
Luke opens up about a near miss when trout fishing, the boys discuss more boating etiquette, and Adam requests to hear about your "unexpected cool shit" seen while fishing.
This and plenty more weirdness from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 67 with Alan Bonnici
Alan Bonnici joins The Deep Drop.
Alan hosts and produces content and runs the website fishingmad.com.au
Our chat in this episode takes us through Alans workload, how he kicked it all off, plus the amount of fishing he does on a weekly basis, just to keep things running and fresh.
We dive into the world of kayak fishing and what's next for this fishing enthusiast.
All that, plus loads of normal nonsense from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 66
It's product development time. The challenge is to create a new age squid jig and we're asking for your ideas.
Plus Luke brings a new local comp to life, and Adam faces his challenge of going beach fishing at night for gummy sharks.
This and loads more randomness from The Deep Drop
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The Deep Drop Ep 65 - Fishing Headlines
Adam heads to the Fishing World website and finds a headline he can't resist.
Yellowtail kingfish setting speed and distance records!!
But the guys think maybe we are tagging the wrong species!?
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The Deep Drop Ep 64 with Aaron Habgood
Aaron Habgood joins The Deep Drop.
Aaron is a master of the Bellarine Peninsula and honed his craft in such a way that he now shares his knowledge on his platform Salt Guide.
Our chat in this episode takes us through the highs and lows of creating Salt Guide and how fishing has consumed his life for good and bad. Aaron dives into the real reasons he does what he does, and gives us some thoughts on changes to regs in Victoria.
All that, plus loads of insightful fishing banter.
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The Deep Drop Ep 63
Luke opens up about his anxiety on waving to other boats.
Adam wants to know if fishing at night is more productive than day.
The boys ask if anyone is fishing the RIP for Kings anymore plus loads more craziness.
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The Deep Drop Ep 62
We're back for 2024!!!
First show for the year and Adam is desperate to find out about fishing for King George Whiting on soft plastics.
Plus, the guys debate how long is too long without getting a bite before you call it a day.
Plus more to catch up on in what is set to be a HUGE year for The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Episode 61 - 2023 Finale
It's a wrap and time to crack a beer, open some red and have a few laughs as we hang out with some of our friends in what is the last episode of 2023.
Lee Rayner and Andrew hart join Luke and Adam for the 2023 finale and boy.....are there some laughs.
It's throwbacks, highlights, piss takes and everything in between.
Enjoy and thanks for the year!!
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The Deep Drop Ep 60
The 2nd last show for 2023 and the boys try and figure out what they have done all year.
Adam asks the question of what bait would you use for Estuary Perch, and Luke wants to know if anyone is still using fluorocarbon all the way through.
That, plus the all the oddly fishing related stuff from the The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 59
This episode kicks off the first for December 2023 and with that comes Murray Cod opening.
Luke asks the question if the big swimbait for Cod craze is tapering off.
Adam and Luke then deep dive into a spiral about what ifs.....
What if particular species grew to jumbo sizes. It's silly, but hey...that's The Deep Drop.
That, plus the all the common madness from the The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 58
The boys talk through some recent responses from Instagram.
Adam and Luke tackle the tough one of, what's more important, the rod or the reel, then try to unpack why we all do those same things when shopping for rods and reels.
That, plus the usual weirdness from the The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 57
Adam asks the question around loyalty to fishing brands?
Luke brings a boat ramp business opportunity to life.
That, plus the usual chaos from the boys on The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 56
The boys discuss the squid karate chop and its optics.
Luke questions a lip gaff and an idea is born for a new YouTube series.
All that plus the regular weirdness from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 55
Adam reflects on some fishing technology that didn't quite gain momentum. Remember Nano Technology and Hydrowave?
Luke and Ads open up on the fact that tackle storage has never really been quite right.
All that plus the normal riff raff from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 54
Adam opens up the age old fishing adage of zigging when you should have zagged.
Luke's brain explodes when he deep dives into braid diameters and concludes that breaking strains in braids are irrelevant.
All that plus the normal confusion that is The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 53 LIVE @ Melbourne Boat Show 2023
The boys hit the stage at the Melbourne Boat Show and got stuck into some boating discussions that needed to be had.
Boat Ramp etiquette, but not like you've heard it, and on water housekeeping. Some firm thoughts around what happens on the boat.
All this and more LIVE from the Docklands, Melbourne.
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The Deep Drop Ep 52
Luke suggests more "grand slams" get thrown in to the mix and the guys give us some new benchmarks.
Adam opens up about his inner dialogue when fishing and then there's a bit of music chat.
All that plus the normal madness that is The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 51
Adam puts Luke in the hot seat as he hits him with 10 hard hitting questions to see if Luke is in the top 1% anglers.
Inspired by a recent podcast by fishing legend Steve Starling on "10 Habits Of Highly Successful Fishers"
See how Luke went.....
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The Deep Drop Ep 50 with Lee Rayner
Lee Rayner joins The Deep Drop.
Lee has been a part of the recreational fishing industry since he was a kid, and is one of those anglers that can catch fish in a puddle. Our chat in this episode goes through a rollercoaster of topics including Lee's cuisine on the boat, his early days of working with brands, what he is up to now with some new projects, freshwater faves and loads of other fishing bants.
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The Deep Drop Ep 49
The best boat snacks....the boys think there is one that stands above all else. Luke asks the question, is Victoria the kill shot capital?
All that and more frivolities from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 48 with Brett Geddes
Brett Geddes joins The Deep Drop.
Brett is an estuary master and in particular, a legend of Estuary Perch and Bream. Brett talks us through the never-ending lessons that perch give you, his fishing method that involves no hooks plus an insight into some exciting lure techniques.
All that and heaps more insightfulness from the EP whisperer!
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The Deep Drop Ep 47
Unusual captures....Adam gives us a few, but we want to hear yours.
Is anyone using Bimini twists anymore?
Plus the guys discuss lures that stand out as undisputed champions of the lure world.
All that and more craziness from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 46 with Dave Standing
Dave Standing joins The Deep Drop.
It's a tuna and snapper frenzy, but it's not always easy, even for guns like Dave. He talks us through the trials and tribulations of it all, including snapping a gaff, rod, line and losing a BIG tuna all in the space of 1 minute.
We find out Dave's top tuna lures, plus discuss if snapper burn out is a thing.
All that and heaps more!
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The Deep Drop Ep 45
It's a hard hitting question but Luke goes there.....
How long do you wait at the ramp if your mate is late?
Plus there's more live scope discussion and the the boys want to know what is the coolest thing you've scoped!?
All that and the normal madness from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 44
Adam is inland and taking on the local Redfin and giving them the title of the freshwater whiting. What!?
Plus the guys discuss the mental situation of expectation versus reality when it comes to catching fish.
All that and the normal craziness from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 43
We're back from a couple of weeks off and ready to rip in to it!
The guys chat through the journey modern tackle has been on after a trip up north.
Plus Adam takes some inspiration from trout trolling and wonders whether it's doable offshore!?
All that plus the normal banter from The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 42
A listener questions, how close is too close when anchoring?
The guys wonder if anyone trolls lures for kingfish.
Plus they cover all the feedback from last weeks show!
And all the usual carry on that is The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 41
There guys question the position of modern day fishing clubs in the community, then take to creating another epic idea to enhance and incentivise.
The boys discuss the rise of the flathead and how it's become one of the most prize captures and then ponder what species is next to rise to stardom.
Plus a the usual carry on and madness that is The Deep Drop.
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The Deep Drop Ep 40
The boys have just arrived home from a mad week on the Gold Coast at AFTA, the Australian Fishing Trade Association show.
Adam talks us through his new launch, Luke gets excited by new and the guys pay their respects to one of our long time greats and now AFTA Hall of Famer.
Plus a bit of the usual silly business!
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The Deep Drop Ep 39 with Al McGlashan
Al McGlashan joins The Deep Drop.
The guys discuss environmental issues, Al's crazy desire to jump in the ocean with the worlds biggest fish and Al's journey through filming with film to the digital age!
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The Deep Drop Ep 38
Adam nominates a challenger for most popular fresh water fish.
Luke ponders the impact of scent.
The boys discuss their love/hate relationship with metal vibes.
Plus plenty more madness!
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The Deep Drop Ep 37
Luke wants to throw spinnerbaits in the salt.
Adam opens up talks on slot limits for a popular estuary species.
The boys set some challenges as Luke becomes a kayak owner.
Plus plenty more stupidity!
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The Deep Drop Ep 36 LIVE SHOW
THE LIVE SHOW
We take to the stage in the first ever live show at Poker Face in Berwick, Victoria.
We talk Carpathon24, introducing MORE species, automatic fish sizes and more.
Then we bring up fishing superstar Lee Rayner and grill him The Deep Drop style!
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The Deep Drop Ep 35
Has Adam identified the next fishing style trend or is it a bust?
Luke's fed up with the mix of measurements.
The boys blend bait fishing with lure fishing and might be on to something.
Plus plenty more antics and fun as we get closer to the big LIVE event.
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