[Ep. 90] Winning at Bloemhof: Tournament Advice from Steven Nel [Protea Angler] The Original Podcast In this week’s episode of The Original Podcast, South Africa’s First Weekly Fishing Podcast, we chat with former Protea angler Steven Nel, fresh off a successful tournament at Bloemhof Dam. With several big competitions lined up at the same venue…

[Ep.89] How to Anchor a Boat the Easy Way (Works Every Time) [Barry van Niekerk] The Original Podcast In this week’s episode, my dad Barry van Niekerk and I chat about light tackle boat fishing and show you the easiest way to anchor your boat. After many anglers asked how we do it, we recorded…

[Ep. 88] Flying Ants for Barbel & Seasonal Muddy Tactics | Juan Lerm [Original] The Original Podcast In this week’s episode of The Original Podcast, South Africa’s First Weekly Fishing Podcast, we chat with Juan Lerm about the turning of the season and how it impacts fishing. Juan shares practical advice on targeting muddies as…

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[Ep. 74] Tournament Recap, Dry Ice Tricks & What’s Next for the Podcast |The Original Podcast 🎣 In this week’s episode, we recap a jam-packed weekend of competitive angling — from a massive teams tournament to the individual follow-up event. We also chat about what’s coming up on the podcast while I’m back in South…

[Ep. 75] Trusting Experience vs Trusting Your Gut | Barbara Conradie (30+ Years) The Original Podcast In this week’s episode, we sit down with Barbara Conradie to talk all things bait — from maggots and floaties to classic dough. She shares how and when she uses each one, and why variety often makes the difference…

[Ep.76] Bucket List Fishing: Hardap Dam, Namibia | Gert Kemp [Namibia] The Original Podcast 👉 Moet dit nie misloop nie — druk daai like-knoppie, los ’n kommentaar, en teken in! In this week’s episode, we head to a true bucket list destination—Hardap Dam in Namibia! 🇳🇦 We chat with a passionate local angler who shares…

[Ep.77] HOW TO approach WINTER FISHING? Johann Beukes [Vergooi Champ] The Original Podcast In this episode, we chat with Johann Beukes at Western Accessories Boksburg about all things winter fishing — how to approach it, what to change, and what to expect as the temperatures drop. We also discuss the South African Championships for distance…

[Ep. 87] How to Target Big Carp + Proven Strategies |Jan Schlebusch [Gys Pitzer Winner] OG Podcast In this week’s episode, we chat with Jan Schlebusch, the winner of the R100 000 Gys Pitzer Winter Classic, a tournament all about catching the biggest carp. Jan shares his proven results and the exact strategies he uses…

Guest: Johan de Klerk In this week’s episode, we chat with Johan de Klerk about the role papgooi plays as the foundation of South African freshwater fishing. 🎣 We dive into how this style teaches us the basics — from casting to understanding fish behavior — and why it’s where so many top anglers begin…