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The Fishing Podcast
Ep 02: Record Marlin Fishing with Leigh Mitchell
Season 1, Ep. 2
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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.
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