Australian Lure Fishing

Estuary perch are a terrific sport fish that is very accessible to anyone fishing the many estuary systems of south west Victoria. Whilst it's not a super large species, the perch is a tough fighter and an aggressive lure taker, not to mention a spectacular topwater option on calm, balmy days. In this episode Warrnambool fishing personality Mark Gercovich treats us with some tips and secrets for t...

Autumn in the Snowy mountains is the time for the annual brown trout spawning run from lakes Eucumbene and Jindabyne into the Eucumbene and Threadbo river systems.  Sydney based angler Josh Carpenter is one of those who makes the run to this corner of Australia to target the large, well conditioned trout that are on offer in good numbers. Full show notes: https://doclures.com/snowy-trout-josh-carp...

2019 Australian Freshwater Masters Champion Cristie Felton took out the cod category at Lake Mulwala this year under very tough conditions.  In Episode 185 Cristie shares her tips for targeting cod in Mulwala and explains the lures and techniques she used to win the coveted Freshwater Masters title. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/mulwala-murray-cod-cristie-felton/

There are few estuary species that stir the imagination more than mangrove jack- and the Noosa River system is famous for being home to good quantities of quality fish. In this episode long time Noosa fishing guide Andy "Phippsy" Phipps takes us to his home waters in search to brawl with the toughest estuary fish of them all. But as Phippsy explains, the "Red Dog" can play by different rules in th...

Lake Monduran is extremely well stocked with barramundi and the quality of fish in recent years has leaped ahead as the dam recovers from massive fish losses during the 2011 flood. These days the barra are prolific and metre fish are beginning to make a serious return. Despite the abundance of quality fish in the system, the system can be frustrating to fish, earning it the nickname "Lake Misery"....

Jumpinpin Bar is famous for big runs of bream, is a jewfish hotspot and offers tons of fishing styles for numerous species. But today's episode is all about targeting the big "old girl' flathead that take up residence in the deeper waters at the Pin. Nick Whyte is a gun flathead fisho and a wizard with marine electronics. In this episode he explains how he puts all of this together to go after qua...

Bream fishing on lures isn't always about sheltered estuaries, as gun breamer Kris Hickson explains in this episode. The NSW mid-north coastline offers a plethora of opportunities to take quality fish from the rocks and headlands. Shallow water, wash, heavy structure and quality fish characterise this style of fishing and make for an exciting opportunity! show notes at https://doclures.com/nsw-min...

Saratoga are a wonderful surface feeding predator, making them a prime sport fishing target throughout their domain in northern Australia. In this episode Emerald-based sponsored angler Matt Hildebrandt takes us to the wilds of the Mackenzie, Connors and Dawson River systems to sight fish for this challenging species.  Full show notes at https://doclures.com/bedford-weir-saratoga-matt-hildebrandt/...

This episode is for those fishos who don't mind getting slightly more technical in the search for fish. Even though many of our southern estuaries contain many of the similar key species, there are distinct differences in the way they are affected by tide and freshwater inflow that make them fish quite differently. In this episode I spend a little time exploring some of those in preparation for to...

Lately there seems to be some noise on social media about interest in recreational fishing waning. I don't reckon anything could be further from the truth.  in fact, I believe fishing is increasing in popularity and has an important role in Australia's society in terms of fish and waterway conservation, public health (physical and mental) and in powering local economies.  

Like all trevallies, brassies are tough, hard fighting thugs. Tempting them to take a lure in shallow, crystal clear water can be a bit of a challenge, but once you crack the code the gloves will quickly come off. Geraldton angler Leigh Murdoch has been fishing these waters hard for many years - and targeting brassy Trevally in shallow water has become something of an art form for him. In this epi...

There are not many places in Victoria where Bass are a viable target for lure fishers, but Blue Rock Lake, East of Melbourne holds some quality fish and offers some awesome angling opportunities.  Todays Guest, Ben Faro is a freshwater fishing enthusiast and tournament kayak angler who has won three bass tournaments on this lake in recent times. Ben shares some tips that will help all Bass fishers...

There are not many places in Victoria where Bass are a viable target for lure fishers, but Blue Rock Lake, East of Melbourne holds some quality fish and offers some awesome angling opportunities.  Todays Guest, Ben Faro is a freshwater fishing enthusiast and tournament kayak angler who has won three bass tournaments on this lake in recent times. Ben shares some tips that will help all Bass fishers...

In recent years the run of summertime Southern Bluefin tuna available to Melbourne anglers has become more consistent, with fish being taken trolling, casting and jigging within a kilometre or two of the coast in 20-30m of water. Melbourne fishing personality and Bluewater enthusiast Lee Rayner is no stranger to the mighty SBT. In this episode he enlightens us with his knowledge on how to find, ho...

The Connors River in central Queensland is a top notch destination for those in search of the awesome sooty grunter. These hard fighting, lure smashing freshwater thugs are plentiful and aggressive, as today's guest Andrew "Triggy" Trigg explains. Triggy has been targeting sooties in the Connors system for a decade or so and has plenty of great tips for getting hold of a trophy specimen. full show...

Situated in North East Tasmania, Anson's Bay offers bream fishing enthusiasts a trophy fish destination in serene, idyllic surroundings.  Local guide and sponsored angler Michael Jaley has been fishing Anson's Bay for his entire life and in this episode he serves up some tips for those keen to experience trophy bream in a southern wilderness. Full show notes at: https://doclures.com/ansons-bay-bre...

Lake Gregory is a small irrigation storage near Bundaberg in Central Queensland. Despite being called home by some trophy bass, this system is a well kept local secret and enjoys minimal fishing pressure. Jordan Stoddart is a Bundaberg local who has fished this system for many years and has the resident bass population well figured out. In this episode he shares his top tips for bassin' Lake Grego...

The Bromby Islands in Australia's north are among the most unspoilt, untouched wilderness fishing destinations you'll find anywhere. Im Episode 171, "Fishing The Wild" presenter Hamish "Simmo" Simpson takes us to this remarkable corner of Australia in search of that pretty reef thug, the coral trout.  Full show notes at https://doclures.com/bromby-islands-coral-trout-simmo/  

Australian bass are a key sport fishing target in the Kangaroo Valley area and despite recent bushfires and droughts there are still quality fish to be found. Ben O'Brien is a Sydney based sport fisher and fishing writer who regularly visits Kangaroo Valley in search of bass, and in this episode shares his tips for others looking to do the same. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/kangaroo-val...

Turrum are a hard fighting member of the trevally family and are plentiful in the clear, shallow waters off Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. Nhulunbuy local and keen angler Jessie Baker targets Turrum from both boat and shore and has had plenty of success on surface and subsurface lures.  In Episode 170 of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast Jessie shares her tips for getting in on the turrum action...

The Murrumbidgee River system is a stronghold of our iconic freshwater sport fish and a convenient fishing destination for Canberra based anglers. The current drought conditions have made the fishing a little more challenging of late, but there are still quality fish to be found for those who put in the effort. In episode 168 Canberra based cod enthusiast Victoria Cameron takes us fishing in her b...

Dr Ben Diggles is not just a passionate recreational fisher, but a fisheries scientist with expertise on fish handling, fish health and the survival rates of fish released by recreational fishers. in Episode 167 I talk to Ben about the poor fish handling practices that are often seen on social media and what they mean for the survival rates of fish returned to the water. Ben gives some practical t...

The central West Australian coast is well known for its runs of tailor, but the reef systems of Geraldton offer an extra special opportunity for shore based lure fishers. In Episode 166 Geraldton angler Ben Svenson explains light tackle lure fishing mega tailor, Western Australia style. Full show notes: https://doclures.com/geraldton-tailor-ben-svenson/  

As a fishing destination, Darwin has plenty to offer, but it's the spectacular barramundi fishing options available around Darwin that create the most buzz among anglers.  In Episode 165 Darwin angler Charlotte Klose shares her tips for targeting the chrome bandits in the waters within a short drive of Darwin. From tackle and techniques to understanding the tides, this episode is bound to help tho...

Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean and a wonderful sporting species. They're easily accessible to small boat anglers out of Exmouth in Western Australia.  In Episode 164 I talk to gun angler Steve Riley and get some tips for targeting sailfish in his back yard. From finding fish to tackle and techniques, Steve gives a great rundown on what we can do to get connected with these awesome fish...