Winter has officially arrived, but that isn't stopping the team from bringing you the ultimate guide to making the most of your time on the water. With co-host Kiran Reekie away on sick leave , Grant is joined in the studio by Alan Blake from Blake's Marine. Together, they break down major industry news, look ahead to the looming winter solstice , and offer crucial technical advice to keep your vessel running smoothly.

The guys also check in with top-tier local experts calling directly from the water, diving deep into everything from the science of fish sounders to using ultra-light gear on the beach.

Key Segments & Highlights

• The Big News: Australian International Boat Show (01:02:00)Alan and Grant unpack a massive industry announcement: the Australian International Boat Show is officially set to replace the Sydney Boat Show starting in 2027.
• The Tech Report: The Dangers of Prop Contact Brought to you by blakesmarine.com.au , this week’s tech segment focuses on boat ramp disasters and hitting submerged objects.
• On-the-Water Report: Justin Duggan Grant and Alan call up Justin Duggan (Sydney Fly Fishing Tours), who is actively fishing in Broken Bay with Stuart from the Penrith Bass Anglers and his partner Blair. Justin gives a live fishing report—including catching tailored flatheads and finding elusive hair tail fish. He also drops incredible knowledge on how hair tail fish register on side-scan sounders (hint: their mirror-like skin makes for a very soft return!) and shares details on his upcoming kids' lure fishing courses for the July school holidays.
• South Coast Overview: Greg Reid from Pro Lure Australia Greg Reid jumps on the line to break down the South Coast action. After a month of massive swells shaking up the coastline, conditions are finally clearing up beautifully. Greg shares a pro-tip for winter reds: you don't need to fish deeper than 10 meters early in the morning right now. He also discusses the rising trend of shore-based micro-jigging and reveals his "#1 Ultimate Lure" challenge pick—the Pro Lure hybrid shrimp.
• Local Wisdom: Captain Ross O'BrienThe legendary Captain Rosco returns to the deck to share stories from Seven Mile Beach up to Wollongong Harbour.

Links & Community Mentions

• Blake's Marine Megasale: Keep an eye out for up to $3,700 off Yamaha 150HP motors and huge upcoming package deals. Check out the range at blakesmarine.com.au.
• Justin Duggan: Follow his fishing and cooking tips on TikTok and Instagram (@SidFly / @SyidFly0) or book a school holiday course at sydneyflyfishing.com.au.
• Pro Lure Australia: Check out the hybrid shrimp and get details on Greg's upcoming Sydney Boat Show presentation at prolureaustralia.com.au.
• Join the High Tide Community: Jump on over to our Facebook page to share pictures of your favorite catches and connect with fellow anglers!

As Kiran would say: Keep your eye on the sky, stay warm, and stay safe out there!