She Worked on Game Boats… Now She’s Building Fishing Gear Lisa Noble

In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with Lisa Noble, founder of Ocean Obsessed Apparel and Swordie Boots, to talk about her journey from working on game boats to building her own fishing brand.

Lisa grew up around the ocean and spent time working aboard game fishing boats before settling down and starting a family. Her passion for fishing never faded, and while on maternity leave she finally took the leap to launch an apparel brand aimed at filling a gap she’d always noticed — fishing gear designed specifically with women in mind.

That journey eventually led to the development of Swordie Boots, purpose-built fishing boots designed to be comfortable, practical and tough enough for long days on the water. Lisa shares the story behind the brand, lessons from working in the industry, and why her connection to the fishing community helped bring the idea to life.

✅ Lisa Noble @lisa.noble_ & @ocean_obsessed.apparel (IG)

✅https://www.facebook.com/oceanobsessedapparel

✅ https://swordiebootsbyoceanobsessed.com/

⏱️ Chapters /Segments

(00:00) Meet Lisa Noble

Lisa shares how her lifelong passion for the ocean and fishing shaped her journey, eventually leading her to found Ocean Obsessed Apparel

(10:00 )From Boat Show to Tonga Game Fishing

A chance meeting with legendary skipper Steve Campbell opens the door to an unforgettable trip deckhanding in Tonga.

(20:00) First Blue Marlin (Almost) & Giant Thresher Shark

Lisa recounts the highs and near-misses of chasing her first blue marlin, plus an incredible encounter with a huge thresher shark alongside Helen Horrocks.

(30:00) Joining the Gladiator Crew

How Lisa landed a role working aboard Gladiator with Ken and Donna, gaining valuable offshore experience and industry knowledge

(40:00) Rigging Their Own Boat for Marlin

Lisa explains how she and her partner Leighton set up their trailer boat for gamefishing success and the lessons they learned along the way

(50:00) Back to Fishing & Rapid Fire Close

Lisa talks about her plans to get back out chasing big fish and wraps up with the Get The Net quick-fire questions.

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🎵 Music Used

✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena

✅ Satellites, Swello

✅ Momentum, Zplit

✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)

🎥 Production Notes

✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics

✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro

✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle