The Hi Tide Podcast for Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Get the latest post-Easter fishing intelligence and critical boating updates on this week's Hi Tide Fishing & Boating Show. Following a week of wild weather and 60-knot winds, the team breaks down the "exceptional" fishing conditions now firing up across the East Coast.

We tackle the controversial news regarding Marine Rescue discontinuing 27MHz radio support and why you may need to upgrade to VHF for safety. Expert guests Greg Reed (Pro Lure) and Peter Johnson (Lowrance) join the show to discuss the massive "mullet run" trigger, targeting 90cm flathead, and the mind-blowing 360-degree technology of the latest ActiveTarget sonar. Plus, Alan Blake from Blake's Marine announces an exclusive $10,000 discount on the Stacer 449 Crossfire for Hi Tide listeners.

Key Highlights:

• The 27MHz vs. VHF Debate: What the phase-out means for recreational boaters and safety.
• Massive Flathead & Mulloway: Why the current westerlies are a "trigger" for the annual estuary run.
• Fishing Technology: Utilizing the Lowrance XL ActiveTarget to find "ghost" fish around bridge pylons.
• Gourmet Mullet Tips: Why sea mullet is an underrated table fish and how to prepare it with brown sugar on the barbie.
• Regional Reports: Detailed updates from Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Jervis Bay, Narooma, and the South Coast.