The Fishing Podcast

Lee and Joel chat with Ben Brown former pro kayaker, New Zealand’s first Red Bull athlete, and the adventurous mind behind Built To Fish. Ben shares wild stories from run‑ins with crocodiles and hippos to chasing giant marlin and swordfish in some of NZ’s most remote waters. It’s a fast, fun dive into a life lived on the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Rayner and Joel Ryan welcome Leigh Mitchell for a lively chat about the highs, chaos, and surprises of life on the water. Leigh dives into the stories behind record marlin captures, sharing the techniques and moments that make big‑game fishing so addictive.They also swap yarns about giant prawns, break down smart lure choices, and unpack the wild behaviour of bait balls that turn the ocean into a feeding frenzy. A fun, energetic episode full of big fish and even bigger insights. Hosted on Acast

Who are Lee and Joel?Episode 1 is all about the men behind the mic. Professional fishing, the boating world, and a shared obsession with marlin the boys lay it all out in a cracking first episode that sets the tone for everything to come. Get to know your new favourite fishing podcast, right from the start.0:00 - Welcome3:00 - Joel Ryan 08:00 - Lee Rayner13:00 - Fishing for TV17:00 - Fishing Season29:00 - Cod & Flattys34:00 - Last good fish you lost42:00 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See

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