Reel Tails with Sweens is a podcast by Dwayne Sweeney focusing on connecting with good people from the community and helping share their journeys and Tails.
This episode I sit down with Hayden Wright overlooking the beautiful Tutukaka harbour.During this episode Hayden shares some incredible ‘Tails’ of his journey growing up with the sport of game fishing.We cover a range of topics, from catching his first marlin with his late great Pop Wynne Going to winning this years Kubota Billfish Classic, the largest Billfish tournament in the world.We also discuss, the incredible fishing he has experienced at the Whanganella Banks, chasing Blue Marlin in Tonga, kingfish on light tackle, using an omni directional sonar and so much more.
5 Mar 2026
Luke Davis : The Marlin Technician
This episode I catch up with Luke Davis to discuss all things Marlin fishing.We get a ‘Reel’ insight into Luke’s journey from taking four years to catch his first marlin, to now being one of New Zealand’s most consistent Marlin fisherman.We cover a range of topics from his introduction to using light gauge hooks, to then being a big part of the development of the hook so many of us use today.We also discuss the phenomenal fishing location that is the Whanganella Banks, the magical spot that is Hokianga, catching Marlin without a hook, tips, tricks, the secrets and so much more.
22 Dec 2025
Bonze - Blue Marlin
This episode I catch up with Bonze to discuss all things Blue Marlin.
During this podcast you are going to get some awesome information on how to find, hook and land Blue Marlin, from someone that has been on the journey from beginner to 2x World Billfish champion skipper for the most tagged and most captured Blue Marlin in the Atlantic Ocean.
Throughout his journey he has also been lucky enough to fish with and alongside some of the greatest Blue Marlin fisherman of all time. Which has helped him build up an incredible amount of knowledge to share from the lessons he has learnt along the way. also includes fishing in some of the best Blue Marlin fisheries in the world such as Kona, Hawaii, Cape Verde and the Azores.
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