Al McGlashan Ep8 - Swordfish Secrets with Ritchie Abela

Want to find out how to turn your passion into your career well Al McGlashan opens up the lovely Audi who asks all the questions everyone has posted on social media how he made it, getting sponsors, building a business from scratch, the key to success and of course how to deal with trolls and believe me he doesn't hold back. But seriously it is a great yarn of what it takes to make your passion into the best job in the world 

Al McGlashan profiles the amazing mahi and touches on research, stories and most importantly how to catch these amazing sportfish

When it comes to catching sailfish few are better at chasing them on bait balls than Bomber but there is so much more to the amazingly remote and unique gulf fishery he has on Groote Eylandyt. Then there is the amazing recapture rate rate which is out of this world

The mako shark is one of the most feared and least understood of all the sharks. How old do they grow? When do they spawn? Well Al has unlocked some interesting facts on this amazing pelagic that will shock you

The flathead is an Aussie great. Found right around the country they are easily caught from shore in a boat or even offshore and as Al McGlashan explains they are easy to catch with a few tips.

When it comes to fishing locations few places offer the scenery and fishing diversity as spectacular as Sydney Harbour. However we almost lost it when marine park lockouts were imposed in his no bars hold style Al talks it up but squarely pints the finger at the culprits too!

The yellowfin tuna with those classic sickles is a stand out member of the tuna clan. Al has chased them all his life right around the world from Sydney to Ascension Island and talks through some of the techniques as well bringing in some special guest with one of the greatest yellowfin fights ever

Al talks us through all the techniques for catching one of Australia's favourite sportfish from the Abrolhos to Port PhillIp and right up the East Coast. And of course Al raised the question of conservation and throws in a bit of Aussie slang as well

When it comes to swordfish Ritchie is a true pioneer ever since the early days when we fished the long cold nights. Recorded life during the Melbourne Boat it really opens up not just on the history of the fishery but some of those essential tips and techniques that will help you catch the most elusive billfish.

The amazing tale of the southern bluefin tuna is on of the greatest stories that no one knows and it's a story that had to be told. It's now been made into a documentary - Life on the Line.