Recently I got to have a chat with Angus Line from Perth in Western Australia, who owns and operates Fly Fishing Outfitters, a real one stop shop for the fly fishing aficionado. Angus is a super passionate fly fisher that isn't afraid of doing the miles in search of his target species. He just returned from an adventure in the jungles of Borneo, with his partner Paris and Fajar from Spice Island Outfitters, chasing the elusive red kaloi on fly. Angus is the first Australian and only the 9th person in the world to catch a red kaloi on fly. In this episode we delve into the logistics of booking a trip deep into the jungle, the terrain and species available, gear and tactics and the lengths you have to go to, to land one of these freshwater brutes. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Australian Fly Fishing Podcast.

Make sure to give Fly Fishing Outfitters a follow on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with what's happening in store and for future trip information. You can also visit their website flyfishingoutfitters.com.au

The Scott Fly Rod Company, started by Harry Wilson in 1974, has been handcrafting fly rods in the USA for close to 50 years now and leading the way in fly rod design and innovation.

For over 30 of those year, Jim Bartschi has been a part of the Scott family. In this episode, we delve into the history of the Scott Fly Rod company and how Jim went from being that annoying kid that just wanted to hang out and cast rods at the workshop, to a fruitful career that has seen him help build and design some of the finest fly rods in the world.

Jim is the current President and head rod designer at Scott Fly Rods and is a big believer in creating "fishing tools", not just fly rods and ensures that the best materials and techniques go into building every Scott fly rod. We discuss the Scott Difference and Jim's rod design philosophy, some of the technology involved with these premium fly rods and the current line up on offer. From short, fiberglass twigwater rods to fast action saltwater rods designed to tame anything with fins, there is a Scott fly rod for every application.

Growing up in Hervey Bay, I had the pleasure of meeting Bargy close to 20 years ago now and have been lucky to call him a friend over these years. Initially it was Bargy's stories of giant threadfin salmon and barramundi captures in the Mary River that had me enthralled but as the years rolled on it was his passion for fly fishing and some of the incredible species he targeted that really peaked my interest.

Bargy came from humble beginnings, growing up on the Fraser Coast spending a lot of time hunting and fishing with his grandparents on the river. Bargy's involvement with the ANSA club throughout the 80's gave him a solid understanding of fishing techniques and how certain species hunted and where they could be found.

It wasn't until the early 2000's that Bargy decided to start guiding on the Fraser Coast and hit the ground running. From big golden trevally and queenfish on the flats, cruising threadfin salmon in the drains and longtail tuna and juvenile black marlin in Platypus Bay and beyond, Bargy had it dialled!

His involvement with John Haenke's "Fishing Downunder" DVD series really opened the eyes of many a fisho and showcased some incredible fisheries both locally and further afield. He was also a part of "Black Torpedoes" a local production by Taz Jefferies which showcased some of the incredible flats fishing and the diverse range of species available in our region at the time.

On a fishing trip to Hervey Bay, Peter Morse introduced Bargy to Alan "Fish" Philliskirk, a saltwater fly fishing pioneer in Australia and the then owner of Fish's Fly & Sportfishing in Weipa. Needless to say, the two hit it off. Winter was typically Bargy's quiet season in the bay so he started heading up to Weipa to help guide during the peak of their season. Eventually the call was made to pack up the family and head for Cape York, where Alan "Fish" Philliskirk would eventually hand the reins over to Bargy, around 2020.

We delve into the outstanding fishery that is Weipa and the vast beaches, flats and creeks that surround it and the plethora of species on offer.

The crew at Fish's Fly & Sportfishing offer a complete package from airport collection, to a top notch fly fishing lodge and even a private chef to cook for the guests. They can even arrange multi-day fishing/camping trips to remote beaches for the die-hard fly fisher interested in chasing big Anak permit.

Bargy, "Fish" Philliskirk, Jacko Bargenquast (Bargy's son), Kurt Rowlands and Drew Bolton really have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to fishing in Weipa and all live within the community. I can highly recommend booking a trip with Bargy and the team from Fish's Fly & Sportfishing.

You can follow them on Instagram at @fishsflyandsportfishing , visit their website www.weipaflyfish.com.au or alternatively send Bargy an email to make an enquiry at bargy6@bigpond.com