Fishing Fellas join up with Hi Tide on Coast FM

For 20 years, Coast FM 963’s Fishing Fellas has been the go-to destination of all things angling on the Central Coast.

Now, resident fisherman and presenter Mal Poole will be joined by what’s said to be the longest running fishing and boating radio show in the world.

After more than three decades on air, the Hi Tide Fishing and Boating show, presented by Kieran Reekie, Alan Blake and Grant Boyden, will join Mal Poole and Coast FM 963 for the Fishing Fellas at Hi Tide.

“High tide is the peak of catching fish,” Poole said.

“And certainly, the Hi Tide team have been the peak of communication around recreational and commercial fishing for many, many years.

“I think that just brings the flavour to the Fishing Fellas.

“They’ll add a depth of extra knowledge around boating and fishing; those guys just kill it.”

Kieran Reekie said Poole is much respected in the world of fishing.

“That comes from being at the boat shows,” he said.

“People take on board what he has to say.

“He’s good to learn from.

“If you really want to understand what’s happening on the Central Coast, you listen to his advice.

“Mal is hands-on and that’s what you’ve got to appreciate about his information.”

David Golding from Marine Rescue Central Coast said the new show format would build a much wider audience, attracting people to the Central Coast from other areas of NSW and around Australia.

“It’s going to enhance the issue of safety on boating,” he said.

“Partnering with Coast FM and other media outlets is probably one of the most important things we’ve ever done.

“For example, 25 years ago we used to have 90 per cent of people logging on.

“Today it’s probably less than 10 per cent.

“So to get the message across not just from Marine Rescue but through the Fishing Fellas and Hi Tide, is just so important for people’s boating safety.”

Reekie said Hi Tide chose Coast FM as their new home because the Central Coast is the home of fishing.

“I think it’s a great spot; great spot to grow up,” he said.

“I think it’s a wonderful place for a family to grow up and learn about the lifestyle that is offered to you in this country.

“The Central Coast is as good as any place offered to you in this country.”

The new show, which will air from 6-8am Saturday mornings on Coast FM, promises to entertain and inform, while embracing the coastal lifestyle.

“We have a renewable resource called fish,” Poole said.

“We need to look after the habitat where those fish live.

“That’s paramount.

“Humans do too many things to our waterways, which can create problems in terms of the next season of fish.

“The best thing I think we can do is share our knowledge with the community and hopefully they will think twice about their litter. rather than just throwing rubbish in the water.

“I mean, that’s the thing: we need to be on top of our environmental stewardship.”

The Fishing Fellas at Hi Tide launches on January 11 on Coast FM 963.