On The Sauce

Live from our recent Catch & Cook event at Milton on the NSW South Coast, Zac is joined by Milton Hotel's chef Damian Martin and fish butchering expert, chef Bosley McGee.More about Fishing World and On The Sauce events, head to shop.fishingworld.com.au/collections/events

Jet Worsteling has fishing pedigree that has seen him face off with a variety and caliber of fish that anyone would struggle to fit in a lifetime of fishing. His steep learning curve has given him an incredible understanding of the habits of fish. He has come on the podcast to relive his recent capture of a Pacific blue fin not far from his doorstep. More inso at fishingworld.com.au.

Zac catches up with Scott to announce our East Coast Tour, a four part "catch & cook" Masterclass being held in Sydney, South Coast of NSW, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. We also discuss the full range of GLOBAL Knives.Check out the full GLOBAL Knife review HERE and tickets and more details for the East Coast Tour are available HERE.

Dallas Abel loves the ocean, especially fish. He wants to give back, minimising waste with his new brand Ofishal, leather goods made from fish skins that more than pass the eye test. The story of how he arrived where he is today is worth a listen in itself.

Tony Orton has packed up shop with his family of 4 and jumped on a yacht to live out his dreams, fishing the globe. This is a conversation that captures the cliche of how to ‘live your best life’. These guys are seriously good fishos and have applied their knowledge to each new location to learn and grow as a family. 

Join us as we sit down with New Zealand’s Nomadic Kayak Fisherman, Matt Wells, to compare the unique kayak fishing cultures of Australia and New Zealand. Matt shares what kayak fishing truly means to him, along with an unforgettable shark encounter that’s guaranteed to leave you gobsmacked.

Soli Bailey is a professional surfer who jumps on the podcast to discus his wholistic love of the ocean through fishing. We know a lot about Soli’s thought processes and experiences as a surfer as they have been comprehensively covered. So it was interesting to hear about how fishing has served as one of his dedicated passions and shaped him as a person.

Ahead of the 2026 Trophy Hunter Snapper Bash, Zac sat down with event founders Sondal Bensan and Michael Bonnici at the Pier Hotel in Coffs Harbour to uncover the story behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing snapper competitions. We dive into the ethos of the event, what anglers can expect on the water, and share valuable insights on conditions, tactics, techniques, and safety before lines hit the water.

In this second and final instalment from the Solomon Islands, Zac catches up with fellow Solomons On The Sauce anglers Mark Todman, Dave Baldwin, Isaac Steel and Louie Van Der Hecht. From memorable captures to hard-earned lessons, each guest shares their unique experience, the incredible variety of fish they encountered, and the moments that made this unforgettable adventure one to remember.More info at fishingworld.com.au.

This episode comes to you from Papatura in the Solomon Islands as part of Fishing World's Solomons On The Sauce trip.Zac joins Scott Thomas, Papatura's Kym Blanche, and chef Mark Labrooy to chat about a week of memorable fishing and fresh seafood from this special part of the world.Stay tuned to part 2 where Zac catches up with some of the guests who helped make this a week to remember.More information at https://fishingworld.com.au/news/solomons-on-the-sauce-trip-report/