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🎙️ NEW EPISODE – BRENDAN “BRENNO” WILSON 🎣 Some stories are about fishing… others make you stop and appreciate life. This episode is both. ❤️ This week on the Cod Tales Podcast, we sit down with Brendan “Brenno” Wilson, and we can confidently say this is one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Growing up in the competitive fishing scene, Brenno is certainly no stranger to the tournament world. From chasing Murray cod and yellowbelly to catching world record-breaking black bass, his fishing achievements and experiences are nothing short of incredible! 🏆🎣 But what really makes this episode special isn’t the fish he’s caught or the trophies he’s won. It’s the battles he’s fought outside of fishing. Brenno opens up about life’s toughest challenges, his mental health, and a tragic boating accident that nearly cost him his life. The story he shares is confronting, emotional and an incredible reminder of just how quickly life can change. We’ve had some amazing guests open up about mental health over the years, but the honesty, courage and vulnerability Brenno brings to this conversation is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. There’s no sugar-coating it. Just a bloke sharing his story, the highs, the heartbreaking lows, and what it means to still be here today. We walked away from this conversation with a whole new perspective on life, and we reckon plenty of you will too. This is more than just a fishing podcast episode. It’s a story about survival, resilience, mental health and appreciating the little things we sometimes take for granted. 🎧 Whether you’re a tournament fisho, a weekend warrior or someone who’s been through a tough time, we encourage you to give this one a listen. A massive thank you to Brenno for trusting us with his story and having the courage to share it with our listeners. ❤️ Remember, you never know what battles someone else is fighting. Check in on your mates, have the hard conversations and never be afraid to speak up. 🎣 DON’T GET YOUR LINES CROSSED, MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. 💚 #CodTalesPodcast #BrendanWilson #MentalHealthMatters #ItsNotWeakToSpeak #FishingAustralia #MurrayCod #BlackBass #TournamentFishing #MensMentalHealth #FishingStories

Well… one minute you’re a hero, next minute you’re driving home from Mulwala with your tales firmly between your legs 😂🍻 This episode is absolutely loaded! 🔥 The Mulwala round, where it all went pear-shaped 🐟 Azz’s 117cm river cod is officially on the wall 🎣 Pejar turned it ON, an insane trip with some GIANT trout 😳 An EEL IN BURRENDONG?! Wow… 🚤 Fishing open dams during cod closed season,should you or shouldn’t you? 📡 Our LVS34 settings and what’s working for us 🌅 Our go-to cod lures for mornings vs evenings 💛 Yella season is here! Plus, should yellowbelly have a slot limit? Plenty of fishing talk, plenty of opinions, plenty of laughs and, as usual, a few tales we probably shouldn’t tell. 😂 🎧 EP70: HERO TO ZERO Get it in your ears, legends! 🎣 Cod Tales Podcast with Azz & Dane Don’t get your lines crossed, mental health matters. 💚

NEW EPISODE! Boat bogs and big cods 🎣 A fish of a lifetime for Dane, and a moment that reminds us exactly why we fell in love with fishing in the first place. The full story is now out in the latest episode of Cod Tales Podcast from the build up and anticipation to the moment Dane finally landed this incredible Murray cod. The size is incredible, but what means the most is the smile, the mates standing beside you, and the memory that will never fade. Congratulations, brother. We couldn’t be prouder to finally share this story with everyone. 121cm of Murray cod. One unforgettable story. #CodTalesPodcast #121cm #MurrayCod #FishOfALifetime #Mateship #FishingAustralia #codtales #persistence #rodandrifleclothing #42casts

G’day legends, and welcome back to another episode of the Cod Tales Podcast with Azz and Dane! This week we’re joined by the one and only Banksy, and we’re covering plenty of ground. We dive into the world of tournament fishing, chat about our goals for the season ahead, and look at some of the massive events coming up, including Teams Fishing Australia and the Mate Fishing Challenge. We also take a trip down memory lane, sharing some of our favourite fishing moments, along with a few absolute horror stories and shocking encounters that had us questioning why we even leave the house! We catch up on Banksy’s latest mission chasing snapper off Crowdy Head, check out some fresh tackle that’s found its way into the boat, and have plenty of laughs along the way. So whether you’re driving to work, rigging rods in the shed, or already out on the water, crack a cold one, settle in, and enjoy another yarn with us. This is Cod Tales.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! “Pole Dancers Looking for answers!” This week we’re back behind the mic after spending plenty of time on the water, and there’s no shortage of fishing talk! We chat recent river trips, comparing dirty water versus clear water a day apart and what we found worked best in each. We also put the MDM Baits Cod Candy to the test… and let’s just say it absolutely did the business! Azz has been at it again too, tangling with a few more saltwater fish with the boys! Then we get right into one of the biggest talking points in fishing right now… the new Garmin LiveScope 2 transducers. We break down the options, discuss which one we believe will suit different styles of anglers, and most importantly, help you decide which one could be the right fit for your fishing. But the conversation doesn’t stop there… How far can this technology really take us? Where does forward-facing sonar go from here? We share our thoughts, ask the big questions, and want to hear what you think too. As always, it’s an honest chat between mates who love fishing and aren’t afraid to tackle the topics everyone is talking about. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts in the comments! #CodTalesPodcast #MurrayCod #FishingAustralia #MDMBaits #CodCandy #Garmin #LiveScope #SnapperFishing #RiverFishing #ForwardFacingSonar #FishingPodcast

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! This week on the Cod Tales Podcast, we get into a cracking snapper session where one of the boys managed to sneak away between work commitments and open the account in style on soft plastics! And what a fish it was… a proper red that made every stolen minute on the water worthwhile! We also break down the proposed name change of Trout Cod and discuss what it could mean for recreational anglers across Australia. Could this be a positive move for the future of our fisheries? We unpack it all. PLUS – don’t forget our massive giveaway! WIN a Barramundi fishing adventure with Nate Archer from Archer Sports Fishing! Grab your raffle tickets now for your chance to experience the barra trip of a lifetime. And our Teams Fishing Australia auction is heating up! Bid now on the exclusive State of Origin NSW/Victoria fishing jersey, with the auction closing July 31st. Don’t miss your chance to own a unique piece of fishing history while supporting a great cause. #ruok Whether you’re chasing snapper, barra, cod or just love a good fishing yarn, this episode has something for everyone. Listen now, share with your mates and help us keep growing the Cod Tales community! #CodTalesPodcast #SnapperFishing #SoftPlastics #FishingAustralia #BarraFishing #NateArcher #ArcherSportsFishing #TeamsFishingAustralia #StateOfOrigin #NSWBlues #FishingLife #AustralianFishing #FishingPodcast #CatchYaOnTheWater

Episode out! Glide or die baby If you could bottle up a perfect barra trip, this would be pretty bloody close. The Cod Tales crew has just wrapped up an unforgettable week at Lake Monduran, and what a ride it was. Sleepless nights, early mornings, sore arms, endless laughs, and barra that did not disappoint!! The houseboat quickly became headquarters for absolute chaos. Between the cook-ups, cold beers, nonstop banter, and fish stories getting bigger by the minute, there wasn't a dull moment all week. But the real stars of the show were the barra. Glide bait eats in the dark, and Barra that loved the fluff, heart-stopping follows, brutal strikes, and metre-plus fish that had the boys shaking long after they hit the net. Every session felt like the next cast could produce the fish of a lifetime. Trips like this remind us why we do it. Great mates, incredible fishing, and memories that will be talked about for years to come. Lake Monduran has once again proven why it's one of Australia's most iconic barra fisheries.

Another cracking episode of Cod Tales Podcast is live 🎙️🔥 This week we break down a trip chasing trout and bass, ticking off a few firsts in the new tin along the way 👌 Plenty of laughs, a few lessons learnt and some awesome sessions on the water. From there we head down to Lake Mulwala for Round 1 of the Teams Fishing Australia event, chasing both cod and yellas. Unfortunately the trip wasn’t without drama, with a few motor issues trying to slow us down 😅 but that definitely didn’t stop us from having a crack. We chat about some unreal bite windows, the grind of finding yellowbelly when they’re shut down, and what it takes to stay in the game when the fishing gets tough. We also dive into some new baits we’ve been testing and talk about how far ahead the Japanese market is when it comes to lure design, innovation and techniques compared to what we see here in Australia 🇯🇵🎣 Another fun one packed with fishing stories, good banter and plenty happening on the water. Get around it legends

New episode just dropped on Cod Tales 🎙️🐟 This one’s a cracker we get right into the nitty gritty of chasing cod and yellas in shallow water. It’s one of those topics that sounds simple… until you realise how much there actually is to it. Plenty of little tips and eye-openers in here 👀 We’ve also got young Levi jumping on for a yarn telling the story of his first ever cod, which just casually turned into his PB 😅 Not a bad way to kick things off! We run through our Easter river drift too, the highs, the lows, and a few moments that had us scratching our heads. As always, a couple of laughs mixed in with some solid takeaways. And we touch on something that matters, fish care. There’s been a few things going on that don’t sit right, so we have an honest chat about respecting the fish and doing the right thing out on the water. Good stories, good banter, and a bit to think about in this one 🤙 🎧 Get around it and let us know what you reckon!

This week on Cod Tales Podcast, we’ve got Lachy Mac jumping on to yarn about his first crack at the Cod Nationals down at Mulwala… and yeah… casual as you like… the boys got the WIN 🏆 Fishing alongside Billy Westerveld, these blokes didn’t just fluke it, they broke the lake down, figured the pattern, and got the job DONE. No guesswork, no panic… just smart fishing and backing themselves when it mattered. We talk about: - How they approached Mulwala - What they looked for (and what they ignored) - How they adjusted when things got tough - And how it all came together when it counted And before anyone asks… Nah, it’s not one of those “just cast it out and wind it back in” jobs… 🤣 (or is it… 👀) Absolute cracking episode with plenty of laughs, good info, and a proper look behind a winning campaign. 🎧 Get around it now!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE – Cod Tales Podcast 🎣 This week on Cod Tales, we catch up with good mate Nate Archer, who’s recently taken the leap into full-time guiding for both Murray Cod and Barra. It’s a big move and we chat about what it takes to chase your passion and make a living on the water. We also dibble into our upcoming trip in May to Lake Monduran, where the Cod Tales crew will be linking up with Nate and throwing some lures around in search of a barra. Safe to say we’re pretty bloody excited about that one. We get right into techniques, tactics, and how valuable local knowledge really is when it comes to consistently catching fish. If you’re keen to learn a few things about chasing cod and barra, this episode is packed with gold. Good yarns, plenty of laughs, and heaps of fishing chat. 🎧 Tune in now and check it out! #CodTalesPodcast #BarraFishing #MurrayCod #LakeMonduran #FishingPodcast #FishingAustralia 🎣

Episode drop legends 🎣🔥 The mics are hot and this one’s all about Teams Fishing Australia State of Origin… and what it truly means to pull on that sky blue jersey for New South Wales State of Origin Team. We get into the highs, the heartbreak, the pressure, the prep and what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the best in the country at Teams Fishing Australia State of Origin,This comp isn’t just about catching fish… it’s about pride, mateship and repping your state the right way. And we were lucky enough to sit down with absolute weapon and fellow NSW squad member Kristy Freer! Kristy opens up about her journey, what it means to wear the blue, the grind behind the scenes, and her take on this year’s campaign. Real talk. Real team culture. Real insight into what goes down when the cameras aren’t rolling. If you love competitive fishing, state pride and hearing from the people actually in the arena, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now 🎣 Keep clanging and banging

EPISODE 59 – Lake Mac Attack! The Cod Tales Podcast hit the road and headed down to Lake Macquarie to catch up with our good mate Banksy… and somehow ended up living out a full blown bucket list weekend. First up chasing marlin offshore. And guess what… Azz ticks off a DREAM fish with his very first Blue Marlin. Absolute scenes. Chaos. Screaming reels and Dane getting crook for the first time in some ordinary weather out on the big blue. But that fish will live rent free in his head forever. Then we backed it up with a morning session on the lake where it was just one of those relaxing days that turn into great memories • Dane knocked over a new PB flatty 🏆 • AND landed his first ever snapper Somewhere in between we got creative with ChatGPT comparing fish to cars… which turned into one of the more unhinged but weirdly accurate chats we’ve ever had. You’ll never look at a marlin or a Corolla the same again. We also dive into the upcoming Teams Fishing Australia State of Origin New South Wales vs Victoria — and who we think is taking bragging rights this year 🏆 And to top it all off… Azz cops a heartfelt surprise from galvo live on the pod that genuinely caught him off guard. Proper goosebumps stuff. Big fish. Big laughs. Big moments. Episode 59 is one of those ones. Available now wherever you listen. Tag the mate you’d chase a marlin with.

🚨 RIVER DRIFTS, BLOWN TRAILERS & FISHING 🚨 Just before Christmas we squeezed in one of those river drifts… you know the ones that make you look over your shoulder thinking “surely this isn’t allowed.” 📊 44 fish in 6½ hours. Absolute mayhem. The highlight? Without question the most bizarre eat we’ve ever seen — a mid-70s cod climbing halfway out of the river to eat a lure off the bank. Still not convinced it was real, but it’s burned into our brains forever. Of course… Codtales rules apply: ⚡ Electric motor decided it had had enough 🛑 Trip ended early 🛞 Lost a wheel AND hub off the axle 🚤 Boat trailer log-slated its way 17km into Binda We also had: 🎣 A tough river session with Mick Hayden, still boating six fish for the morning when it was proper grindy 🎣 A trip with Daddy Marto, only one fish on a Lighthouse Diver, but it turned into an elite arvo — a few beers, soaking bait and talking absolute nonsense 🎣 A quick fish with Nick & Ivy — 10 cod for the morning, and Ivy landed a cracking cod all by herself (outfishing blokes twice her size as usual) Now we’re staring down the barrel of State of Origin Teams Fishing Australia in just five weeks 😳 Dam fish… what are you going to do? Meanwhile at Codtales HQ: 💡 New neon sign pumping 📱 TikTok lives rolling 🎤 Portable mic setup dialled ✈️ Locked in for Lake Monduran, QLD 🎣 Plan to catch up with the one and only Nate Archer River chaos, big fish, busted gear, good mates and better yarns — this is what Codtales is built on. 🎙️ Episodes coming. 🍻 Beers cold. 🎣 Lines tight. #Codtales #MurrayCod #RiverDrift #FishingFeltIllegal #BeforeChristmasChaos #CodLife

🎣 COD TALES PODCAST 🎙️ 2025 RECAP • CHRISTMAS • RIVERS • PBs • WHAT’S NEXT This one’s a proper sit-down yarn. No rush. No egos. Just looking back on a year that gave us everything — the highs, the heartbreaks, the quiet nights, and the moments that make it all worth it. 🔥 2025 wasn’t just about fish numbers It was about time on the water, time with mates, learning rivers properly, and earning every bite. 💥 Big moments this year • Metre-plus cod • Surface eats that still live rent-free in our heads • Watching mates land PBs they’ve chased for years 🎯 Azz’s year PB trout. PB barra. Two different fisheries. Two massive achievements. Proof that the grind pays off. 🌊 Cod opening & river reality Not a smash fest — but honest fishing. Early surface windows. Weedless surface becoming essential. Slower presentations winning. Timber, edges, and patience holding fish. Some nights it’s one bite… and that one bite is everything. 🚤 Dane & the new boat He’s closer than ever — and when it happens, Cod Tales levels up. New water. Bigger trips. More chaos. 🧠 Mental health & the Cod Tales community What started as mates talking fishing turned into something bigger. Real conversations. Lure auctions. Fishing as therapy. If this pod helped one bloke through a rough patch — that’s the win. 🎄 Christmas check-in This time of year isn’t easy for everyone. Check in on your mates. Slow down. Get outside. Wet a line. Speak up if you need to. 🔮 Looking to 2026 ✔️ Bigger guests ✔️ More river breakdowns ✔️ More technique talk ✔️ More mental health initiatives ✔️ More trips ✔️ More honesty To everyone who listened, shared, messaged and supported — thank you. From all of us at Cod Tales: Merry Christmas, stay safe into the New Year… 🎣 One more cast is never just one more cast. We’ll see you in 2026. Tight lines, legends. #CodTalesPodcast #MurrayCod #RiverLife #FishingYarns #MentalHealthMatters #SurfaceEats #PBSeason #AussieFishing