Tall Tails Fishing Podcast
Welcome to The Rodcast!
The unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia
Fishing runs deep in our blood—passed down through generations, shaping who we are and how we live. It’s more than just catching a feed; it’s about the adventure, the laughs, and the wild places it takes us. But above all, it’s about the storytellers—the salty sea dogs, the trailblazers, the madmen with experiences so wild they’re almost unbelievable.
Join Mark LeCras & Jake Rotham as they dive into raw, unfiltered conversations with WA’s most seasoned fishos, uncovering legendary Tall Tails from the wild west and beyond.
No filters. No fluff. Just fishing, good banter, and real stories from the people who’ve lived them.
Cheers for Tuning in to the Rodcast!
Episodes
30 episodes
Ep.29 | Ben Patrick | Spanish Mackerel Tactics, Abrolhos Islands & the Story Behind Halco
In this episode we're joined by Ben Patrick — owner of Halco Tackle. Halco is the most iconic fishing lure brand to ever come out of Western Australia. If you've ever tied on a Laser Pro, a Twisty, or a Rooster Popper, you've got B...
Ep.28 | Cpt. Craig White | Sovereign Blue Marlin Classic Recap
Whitey is back! In this episode, we’re joined by the legends from Evolution Charters in Exmouth, Craig & Jack White, fresh off the Fremantle Sailing Club’s Pre...
Ep.27 | Vin Rushworth | Mental spearfishing stories from the W.A coast
You asked for a Spearo. We delivered.This week we sit down with Perth spearfishing weapon and Australian Underwater Federation record keeper, Vin Rushworth.Vin is a marine biologist by trade who has tagged Great White Sharks...
Ep.26 | Jono Ellis | West Kimberly Barramundi & Livescope Tactics
In this episode we’re joined by one of the best Barramundi fisho’s that you’ve probably never heard of - Jono Ellis. Jono is an absolute sniper when I comes to catching BIG Barra using live-scope and has pulled some mas...
Ep.25 | Matt Gates | Exmouth Game Fishing, Shark Depredation & Barramundi
In this episode we are joined by the man behind Tackle World Exmouth, Matt Gates, along with his two sons, Kalvin and Dean.When we asked past guests who we had to get on the show, one name kept coming up. Gatesy.If a species can b...
Ep.24 | Ryan Turner | Pilbara GT's, Dogtooth Tuna & Line-Class Records
In this episode we’re joined by Karratha local, Ryan Turner, or RT. Ryan has a massively diverse fishing skillset and is one of the most technically skilled anglers we’ve had on the Rodcast so far. Growing up in ...
Ep.23 | Tommy Miller | Marlin, Southwest Kingfish & Tournament Success
In this episode we’re joined by Bunbury local Tommy Miller.Tommy has built a serious reputation in the WA fishing scene as a versatile angler, comfortable everywhere from jigging deep to chasing pelagics offshore.Fresh off ...
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Ep.22 | Pentecost River Barramundi Fishing | Trip Recap ft. Goatman
We break down our wild fishing trip to Kununurra in the east Kimberly with Birchy from Birchy's Fishing Tours and nothing is left out. The whole thing felt like a test of grit, patience a...
Ep.21 | Sam Birch - Birchy's Fishing Tours | The Barra King!
In this episode we’re joined by our mate Sam (Birchy) Birch aka The Barra King who is the man behind Birchy’s Fi...
Ep.20 | Drew Clowes | World Record Cobia, Inshore Snapper & Rotto Kingfish
This week we’re joined by Drew Clowes – Captain of Jazz Charters in Perth, WA. In this Episode Lecca & Rothy talk to Drew about…Drew’s fishing origin storyWorking on commercial fishing boats
Ep.19 | Chris Dixon | Topwater Snapper & South Coast Crazy Captures
In this episode we’re joined by WA land based fishing Stalwart, Chris DixonChris is one of Western Australia’s highest profile anglers thanks to his insane rock fishing missions that he shares on his YouTube channel – Dixon’s Fishing.
Ep.18 | THE RODCAST IS BACK!
THE RODCAST IS BACK! And now available for your viewing pleasure on YOUTUBE!After a short hiatus we’re back and looking better than ever...
Ep.17 | Paul "P Willy" Willis | The Bottom Meat, Balls Deep in Whiting & Dhufish from the beach!
In this episode we’re joined by creator of Vexed & The Bottom Meat, W.A Daiwa Rep, director at Red Mullet Distributors and one of the best all-round anglers we know of – Paul “P.Willy” Willis!This is up there with one of, if n...
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Ep.16 | Nath Robb | Barra Chats with Bully Butcher
In this episode we’re joined by our great mate, Nath Robb!As well as being the founder of Bully Butcher - Perth’s most Premium Butcher Shop - Nath is one of the keenest blokes we know when it comes fishing. In this Epi...
Ep.15 | Lecca & Rothy | Respect The Burley Trail! Goatman Calls In! New Studio!
In this episode the boys are flying solo to recap their recent fishing sessions & give you legends an update on where The Rodcast is heading over the next couple of months...In this Episode we talk about…Rothy catching sw...
Ep.14 | Sam Colvin | Topwater, Toothfish & Tournament Tails
In this episode we’re joined by gun fisho, Sam ColvinSam is a Perth born & bread fisherman and has fished all over WA’s 12889km of coastline. The pursuit o...
Ep.13 | Ash Ramm | Is Mandurah an Underated Fishing Gem?
In this episode we’re joined by Mandurah local, tackle shop owner & larger than life character, Ash Ramm, from Tackle World Miami!Ash is the owner of Miami Tackle World & is a wealth of knowledge on Mandurahs fishing optio...
Ep.12 | Robbie Riches | Quobba Cliff Fishing, Mulloway Zones & Drowning Drones
In this episode we’re joined by Robbie RichesRobbie is best known for being the former Owner/Operator of “Perth Fishing Safaris”, who were the only land based fishing guides operating out of the southern half of WA at the time.&nb...
Ep.11 | Craig "Noddy" Radford | Dhufish on Fly, Trigg Point Tripod Fishing & BIG Spanish Mackerel
In this episode we’re joined by Craig Radford a.k.a, Noddy. Noddy is somewhat of a fishing encyclopedia, which shows in this Episode of The Rodcast. He is mainly known for cracking the code of W.A Dhufish on Fly g...
Ep.10 | Alex Dodds & Brodie Paino | Surviving a Great White Shark Attack
Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by best mates Alex Dodds & Brodie Paino, who lived every Waterman’s wors...
Ep.09 | Tim Barlow | Pilbara Barra, Swan River Bull Sharks & Inshore Snapper Theories
Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by a genuine mad man, Tim Barlow! Tim is a former Soldier, Commercial Skipper ...
Ep.08 | Tim Farnell | Mulloway Methods, Jumbo Tailor & A Career in Fishing
Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of AustraliaIn this episode we’re joined by a Stalwart of the West Australian fishing community, Tim Farnell Tim grew ...
Ep.07 | Curtis Waterman & Mick Parker | From Bream to Billfish
In this episode, we’re joined by two young guns of the WA fishing scene — Curtis Waterman and Michael ParkerCurt is the Marketing Manager at WA's own household lure company, Halco Tackle, and gets to see & fish plenty o...
Ep.06 | Owen Douglas | Fishing WA's Kimberley Region, Malcolm Douglas & Crocs!
Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia!🎣In this episode we’re joined by Owen Douglas. 🎣 Owen grew up in the Inner West of Sydn...
Ep.05 | Lecca & Rothy | Sinking Boats, FADs Mayhem & Wood Ducks!
Welcome to The Rodcast! — the unfiltered, salt-crusted fishing podcast based out of The Wild West of Australia! Hosted by Mark LeCras & Jake Rotham🎣This week we’re kickin’ it solo and busting each other’s balls. Literally!