The latest news and talking points from all corners of the surfski world, with your hosts Sam & Macca.
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The Paddler's Podcast - with the Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign
Etienne Stott/British Canoeing
Olympic gold medal winner and climate change campaigner Etienne Stott introduces The Paddler's Podcast. There's so much being done to make sure you can take your canoe or stand up paddleboard in rivers and waterways across the UK. We'll hear inspiring stories of the people who are making big differences to the environment to help others and you'll find out how you can get involved.
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The Redfish Network : The Paddlers Playbook - A Kayak fishing experience & The Empty Stringers Podcast
Drew Turner
Anglers from across the country join Hosts Drew Turner and Matt Parrish as they give you their honest opinions on everything Redfish and Inshore fishing . Be prepared for honest, helpful and hilarious advice from Drew and Learn whats going on the water this week from Matt on the Empty Stringers Podcast. On these informative and highly entertaining podcasts you will learn, laugh and gain a better understand of products, people and those fish we love to chase. Now its time to load up the kayak ...
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It's Animal Month in the surfski world! And the world's best paddlers are racing like them, too. Nicky Notten and Jade Wilson fly through the water to win South Africa's iconic Pete Marlin, while over in Hong Kong, Cory Hill and Kira Bester have taken flight, claiming the Dragon Run. There's a new absurd race that's caught Sam's eye, and another ch…
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The racing season has launched into overdrive, and we're desperately trying to hang on for the ride! On this episode of The Paddler's Pod, Sam & Macca go through all of the big talking points after 20 Beaches, celebrate the brilliant Jemma Smith and her Coolangatta Gold win, as well as doing a little bit of celebrity spotting. The episode of The Pa…
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All rise! Because two new ICF World Champions have been crowned. Macca is back from Madeira... Sam has recovered from pneumonia... so The Paddler's Pod can re-live all of the action, and all of the results, from the 2024 ICF World Championships. The boys also shine the spotlight on their standouts who didn't make the podium in this comprehensive re…
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It's not *too* often we stray from the surfski scene, but with racing like this, we had to make an exception. The World Life Saving Titles, the Canoe Marathon World Championships... AND... our very own Ocean Racing Titles. It's all happening! And no, we haven't forgotten... Talkback Radio is back, and someone is about to win a Vaikobi Voucher. This…
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There's always something, isn't there? But one thing we haven't forgotten... all of the latest in the surfski world. Scintillating split times, race results and big news on the ICF World Championships... plus, a big rant from Sam. It's all on this latest episode of The Paddler's Pod, this episode powered by Vaikobi!…
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Tragedy has struck the Australian ocean racing community, so on this episode, Sam & Macca reflect on the passing of Brad Russell and discuss what we could learn from it. There's also reason to celebrate, with the success of surfski's own at the Olympic Games, along with Macca's promised story and details of your next chance to win a Vaikobi voucher…
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It's not often that we cross to the dark side... but when the Olympic Games roll around, why not?Sam & Macca check in with two of surfski's favourite sons, Australian Riley Fitzsimmons and American Jonas Ecker, as they finalise their preparations for next week's canoe sprint program.The boys also run through the first-ever Talkback Radio segment...…
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Pardon the late upload, but things have been a little sleepy at The Paddler's Pod. Thankfully, Sam has stumbled on one of the greatest motivational videos surfski has ever seen to get Macca going. It's not the only content that's caught the boys' attention, while there's also a breakdown of the recent Gorge Downwind Championships and South African …
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We are BACK! And for the first time... we've gone multi-modal. The Paddler's Pod is now available to watch on YouTube... but for Sam and Macca, it's the same old antics. Macca has some huge news to share, while the boys break down the starting of the racing year. The 10 Doubles segment returns, while Sam has a hilarious story to share. This episode…
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Episode 97: The Empty Stringers Podcast: Fishing The Summer Pattern (last episode on Redfish Network)
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Spring is Over. We're adjusting to the summer pattern and redialing in our approach to the redfish.
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The weather forecast can let you know if a storm is coming before the forecast shows rain. Let's discuss.
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Let's talk about dialing in your reel and choosing the right rod, along with techniques that will make you a better caster.
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It's May. The bait is hatching and the fish are biting and you're still getting skunked. Let's talk about why.
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It happens sometimes...
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Lots of schooling fish will leave large areas of dead water. Let's talk about avoiding those areas.
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A legend in the fishing community and one hell of a nice guy. This week I sat down with one of my heroes and friends, Capt. Scott Null.
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Let's discuss how to read the water and the birds to try and eliminate mistakes when approaching schools of redfish.
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What a blast we had with the Salty Yak Crew on Matagorda Island. Here's the recap!
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Chris and I are about to embark on the Matagorda Island Camping trip. We discuss that plus recap the tournament that Ben and I just fished.
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Right when things were getting good, the NW wind dumped the marsh. Let's talk about what that means for the fishing.
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The Spring tides are here and with them begins the semi diurnal pattern. Let's discuss how to fish those!
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Stop carrying your whole life on your boat.
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I'm back from the "family trip" and headed out on the water tomorrow. Here's a rundown of my Spring bait set up and how I'll go about finding the fish.
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Let me walk you through the GRS prefishing and day of the tourney. Had a great time and won a little $$$.
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Things are still firing up in the bays and the marsh will be alive again soon. For now, let's talk about this upcoming Galveston Redfish Series and a little DIY reel maintenance.
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Spring is upon us. What can we expect?
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A little recap of the fishing show and a tip on how to survive the rest of February.
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Wanna find redfish stacked up this time of year? Think and fish like you're hunting for trout.
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How to eliminate water this time of year.
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Here is the infamous story in all it's gory detail.
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Winter tides chumming' it up.
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Where are the redfish and how do we find them after the freeze? What are they eating?
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The big winter front is coming! I also discuss the impact social media has had on fishing.
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Good Riddance 2023. I was miserably and humiliatingly skunked on my last outing of the year.
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So you're in a spot and the fish were there last week, now they aren't. How long do you grind out that spot. How do you know when it's time to move.
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I spend most of the year avoiding those pesky mullet but not this time of year. They are essential to finding redfish in shallow water.
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Different types of fog, the upcoming marsh dump and my confession of wanting a dog.
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Oh, the week that was! Sam & Macca have caught their breath after an awesome week in Perth, and they're back on the mics to re-live it. But the paddling hasn't stopped... the 250km(!!!) PE2EL has been run and won in South Africa, while the Cape Point Challenge isn't too far behind. This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Wash Rider!…
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This week I go over what bait hatches at each time of year and when the redfish key in on them.
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The World Championships have been run and won... and they're victories we'll be talking about for a long time. Congratulations to Cory Hill and Jemma Smith on claiming the crowns! Sam & Macca are back to break down their races, and shine a light on those who went above and beyond, in the first of two instalments out of Perth. This episode of The Pa…
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Things have definitely changed. The water is low and clear, the temperatures have fallen and the shrimp have migrated out. What should we be looking for now?
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The live show is back! Sam & Macca were back on the mics in Perth at the 2023 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships, and we're so grateful for the crowd that turned out! An all-star cast assembled for the show, with 3-time Olympic Champion-turned-surfski paddler James Tomkins, the inaugural ICF women's World Champion Michelle Eray AND current title …
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An extraordinary week of racing has come to a close, courtesy of two extraordinary performances. Sam & Macca are back to round out the week and analyse Cory Hill and Jemma Smith's stunning victories. Top 10's, categories, the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week point score, and even a bit of number crunching... it's all in here, after what has been an o…
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Four stops down... one to go! It's all coming to a head in Perth at the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week! There's been two races in the last 24 hours, but tomorrow, the main event arrives - the Doctor? But will the wind turn up too? Sam & Macca try to make sense of the charts, while breaking down all of the latest action in this incredible week. This…
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Let's talk post front fishing, why topwater baits are trash (in Galveston), and what to expect until the winter pattern sets in.
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It's heating up at the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week! Maybe even a bit too much. With the field defying heatwave conditions, and offshore winds, to produce a blistering 11.5km dash up the coast in the second stop of the world's richest event, Sam & Macca are back to chat through it all. This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Vaikobi!…
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It's been months of waiting... and months of training... but the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is here! We'll be recording race recaps after each of the five stops, beginning today with the Fenn West Coast Downwinder. This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Vaikobi!
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On this episode from 2021 fishing and hunting guide Matt Murphy joined the show to discuss Duck hunting from a kayak and catching redfish in the cold weather. Hope you guys enjoy!! . Now sit back, relax and enjoy the paddle. Check out the Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/paddlers_playbook/ Check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.co…
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Golf Trip. Noreaster' blown in. New shrimp hatches. Bull Red Run. Simple tips to help new boat owners. Let's catch up!
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It had to happen eventually, right? Macca made big steps in Hong Kong, and it's not just because of his podium finish at the Dragon Run. There's a full breakdown of the race, and what those victories will do for both Kira Bester and Cory Hill heading to Australia. Speaking of, the boys check in with the World's Fastest Paddler* and also the Interim…
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