Adam puts Luke in the hot seat as he hits him with 10 hard hitting questions to see if Luke is in the top 1% of anglers.

Inspired by a podcast from fishing legend Steve Starling on “10 Habits of Highly Successful Fishers”

Let’s see how Luke went…

Lee Rayner joins The Deep Drop.

Lee has been a part of the recreational fishing industry since he was a kid and is one of those anglers that could catch a fish in a puddle. Our chat in this episode goes on a rollercoaster of topics including Lee’s cuisine on his boat, his early days of working with brands, what he is up to now and new projects and his freshwater faves.

Boat snacks for fishing, the boys think there is one that stands out above all else.

Luke asks the uncomfortable question, is Victoria the kill shot capital?

Plus more frivolities on The Deep Drop

Brett Geddes is an estuary master, and in particular, a legend of Estuary Perch and Bream.

Brett talks us through the never ending lessons that perch give you, a fishing method that involves no hooks, plus an insight into some exciting lure techniques.

Adam raises some unusual captures and wants to hear yours.

Is anyone using Bimini twists anymore?

The guys discuss lures that stand out as undisputed champions of the lure world.

It’s a tuna and snapper frenzy, but it’s not always easy, even for a gun angler like Dave Standing. He talks us through the trials and tribulations of it all, including snapping a rod, gaff, line and losing a jumbo tuna all in the space of 1 minute.

We find out Dave’s top tuna lures, plus discuss if snapper burn out is a real thing.

Luke puts it out there, how long do you wait at the ramp if your mate is late?

Plus, more live scope discussion and the boys want to know what’s the coolest thing you’ve scoped?

Adam is inland and taking on the local Redfin and giving them the title of the freshwater whiting.

The guys discuss the mental situation of expectation versus reality when it comes to catching fish.

The guys tackle the journey modern tackle has been on after a fishing trip up north.

Adam takes some inspiration from trout trolling and wonders whether it’s doable offshore.

A listener question: how close is too close when anchoring?

The guys wonder if anyone trolls for kingfish, plus all the feedback from last weeks show.

The guys question the position of modern day fishing clubs in the community, then take to creating another epic idea to enhance and incentivise.

The boys discuss the rise of the flathead and how it’s become one of the most prized captures, then discuss what species is next to rise to stardom.

The boys have just arrived home from a mad week on the Gold Coast, QLD for the AFTA trade show.

Adams talks us through his new launch, Luke gets excited about all the new, and the guys pay respects to one of the long time greats and now AFTA Hall of Famer.

Al McGlashan joins The Deep Drop.

The guys discuss environmental issues, Al’s crazy desire to jump in the ocean with the worlds biggest fish, and Al’s journey of filming, from film to the digital age.

Adam nominates a challenger for the most popular freshwater fish.

Luke questions the impact of scent.

The boys discuss their love hate relationship with metal vibes.

Luke wants to throw spinnerbaits in the salt.

Adam opens up talks on slot limits for a popular estuary species.

The boys set some challenges as Luke becomes a kayak owner.

The boys take to the stage in the very first ever live show of The Deep Drop at Poker Face in Berwick, Victoria.

They talk Carpathon 24, introducing more species, automatic fish sizes and more.

Then fishing superstar Lee Rayner joins the guys on stage and they grill him, The Deep Drop style!

Has Adam identified the next fishing style trend or is it a bust?

Luke is fed up with the mix of measurements.

The boys blend bait fishing with lure fishing and might be on to something.

Luke is keen to see some new style of fishing documentaries made.

The guys ponder the NSW, Vic Bluewater divide.

Adam wants to know where the stripies went.

Luke wants to understand the relationship between surfers and anglers.

Adam wonders whether dirty water is worth fishing.

The boys discuss what could be Australia’s next big event….. CARPATHON 24

We’re a little bit excited this week and have a huge announcement!

Listener feedback, listener questions and more shenanigans