Australian Lure Fishing

Darwin Harbour, whilst not a trophy barramundi fishery has plenty to offer the weekend or visiting angler. For Top end barra guru Alex Julius, the harbour is his backyard and his playground. In this episode Alex explains how to work the tides and conditions to find and tempt saltie barra. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/darwin-harbour-barramundi-alex-julius/  

Corio Bay is nestled on the doorstep of the major population centres of Melbourne and Geelong, yet it offers some spectacular fishing for those who figure the system out. John Didge has been fishing Corio Bay for over 40 years and has been helping local Geelong anglers to fish the bay through his radio shows and stage presentations. In this episode John unravels some secrets for targeting snapper...

Fishing the coral reef flats of Far North Queensland with small stickbaits is like a lucky dip. There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands of species that could jump on your lure. Large, Fast and Angry describes many of the species encountered. In this episode Andrew "Sticks" Cole talks about on of his favourite reef flat adversaries - the aggressive and tough-as-nails Chinaman fish. Sticks is one...

St Georges Basin is one of a handful of trophy flathead fisheries along the NSW coastline and punches well above its weight for large flathead. In Episode 111 of the Australian Lure Fishing podcast, gun angler and local personality Greg Reid explains how he targets massive flathead using both traditional and cutting edge lure fishing techniques. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.co...

Lake Eildon is a popular destination for Victoria's native fish enthusiasts and holds good populations of yellowbelly and Murray cod. In Episode 110 local angler Paul Thomas explains his secrets for targeting the yella population of this storage, from tackle to finding fish to working lures effectively. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/lake-eildon-yellowbelly-paul-thomas/  

For most anglers snapper fishing means heading offshore. But for Brisbane fishing Journo Peter Kaye there are quality fish to be had in the shallows of Moreton Bay. In this episode Peter explains the tackle and techniques he uses to successfully target snapper in less than a metre of water.  Full show notes are available at: https://DocLures.com/moreton-bay-snapper-peter-kaye/  

For most anglers snapper fishing means heading offshore. But for Brisbane fishing Journo Peter Kaye there are quality fish to be had in the shallows of Moreton Bay. In this episode Peter explains the tackle and techniques he uses to successfully target snapper in less than a metre of water.  Full show notes are available at: https://DocLures.com/moreton-bay-snapper-peter-kaye/  

Estuary perch are an awesome sportfish and are far more common and accessible than most anglers realise. In this episode Hawkesbury pro guide and gun angler Dan Selby explains how easy it is to get in touch with populations of quality perch in the Hawkesbury system. As always, we go through the lures, the techniques and the secret sauce that put perch in the boat. Full show notes available at http...

Gary Brown is the author of multiple fishing location guides for the New South Wales central coast and has written monthly fishing reports for the area for 23 years without missing a month. In this episode Gary explains how to target the flathead populations of Botany Bay and Port Hacking. From tackle to locations to lures to techniques, we cover it all. Full show notes available at https://doclur...

Queensland's Gold Coast, with its maze of canals, expansive broadwaters and multitude of estuaries, is home to a healthy population of quality flathead. In Episode 106, local Gold Coast Fishing personality Dougie Burt tells us how to target flathead on his home waters. Dougie simplifies the tackle, techniques and locations to fish, putting listeners on the fast track to flathead success! Check out...

Fishing for tailor from the rocks is a year-round option in South East Queensland, though the beaches fish best for tailor during the cooler months. Local angler and TV fishing presenter Paul Burt has made tailor one of his mainstays and enjoys picking a few up before work in the mornings. In Episode 105 Paul explains how to go about finding tailor, the tackle and lures to use, and how to get the...

Mackay is spoiled for choice when it comes to awesome sport fishing species, but the mighty saltwater barra remains one of the most highly prized catches. Local angling personality Mick Hassett is well acquainted with the Mackay barra population, having fished the area for 30 years and specialising in taking this species from boat and shore. In this episode Mick dispels a couple of misconceptions...

Nabeel Issa has been fishing Moreton Bay for his entire life and has made a science of plucking a few fish out schools of 100 or more jewfish. Nabeel reckons they're not too hard to find once you know what to look for - and once found they rarely fail to turn on some action. In Episode 103 Nabeel explains how to find and fish for this awesome sport fish in Moreton Bay, from tackle to lures and all...

Australia's East Coast yellowfin tuna stocks have taken a bit of a beating over a number of decades. But gun bluewater angler Tim Simpson reckons there still there and there may be signs that the fishery is recovery.   In this episode Tim explains how to go about pinpointing where yellowfin tuna are likely to be and the tackle to use once you're on a likely spot.  Full show notes are available at...

Yellowtail kingfish are one of Australia's toughest inshore lure fishing targets, and For those interested in taking them from a kayak Portland (Western Victoria) is a great destination.  In this episode kayak specialist Rob Maya gives us the info we need to take on the challenge, sharing his tips, tackle and techniques for kingies from a yak. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/Portland-kayak...

Each year the main stage at the Brisbane International Boat Show is reserved for fishing masterclasses and 2019 is no exception. In this podcast we get a quick preview of what Steve and Jo Starling, Paul and Dougie Burt, Tim Simpson and Greg Vinall will be presenting from the stage.

Nestled away in the south west corner of Victoria, the brown trout fishing around Warrnambool is a something of a local secret. Difficult and inaccessible to fish fr much of the year, the winter months open up opportunities that aren't available at other times. Mark Gercovich is a Warrnambool resident, fishing journo and former tournament angler who know how to take advantage of this seasonal trou...

Glenlyon Dam cod fishing has been eclipsed a little in recent years by the shenanigans at Copeton, Eildon and other "big cod" fisheries. But there are plenty of cod and some spectacular fishing to be had for those in the know. Grafton freshwater specialist Curtis Parker is one of those who have spent many years figuring out this fishery and in this episode he shares his tips with us for maximising...

Wivenhoe and Somerset Dams in South East Queensland have a much deserved reputation as big bass fisheries. Renowned fishing Journalist Scott "Scotto" Mitchell talks about his strategies for targeting bass when the big girls are schooled up on the flats over Winter. From tackle to techniques, Scotto shares what he knows in his typical, laid back style and gives plenty of clues for those considering...

Barramundi fishing in the wet tropics region of Far North Queensland differs a little from most other parts of the country and can take a little figuring out.  In this episode barra tournament champ and Wet Tropics resident Karim De Ridder explains his strategies, tackle and techniques for finding and catching the bigger fish available in Wet Tropics estuaries. The area boasts numerous rivers and...

Every now and then I get a break between interviews. Sometimes when that happens I seize the microphone and just download for a bit, then take a breather and see what has come out of it. Results are variable. Sometimes they're interesting and useful, other times I hit the delete button. Today's episode is one of those rants that I felt had enough substance that I might as well go ahead and upload...

For bass tournament pro Keeghan Painter, Borumba Dam is a special place. Keeghan reckons it doesn't fish like most Queensland dams, with fish freely feeding along the edges, rather than retreating to deeper water through the middle of the day. In this episode we explore Keeghan's tackle, techniques and lures, plus snaffle a few tips for finding fish and avoiding doughnuts. Full show notes are avai...

Fishing for jewfish in the heavily pressured waters around our major cities can be challenging, but quality fish are there for the taking for those who put in the effort to figure it all out. Chris Cleaver is a highly respected NSW angler who has done just that, making it his mission to find and catch quality jewfish on his own doorstep.  In this episode Chris explains his strategies and dispels a...

The bass fishing that's available within a coupe of hours drive of Brisbane is nothing short of extraordinary. Aside from trophy bass impoundments like Wivenhoe and Somerset, there's a plethora of rivers supporting wild fish and smaller stocked impoundments to choose from. In this episode Tim "The Bream" Morgan gives us a guided tour of the fishing he enjoys as a Brisbane based bass enthusiast. Ti...

The Sunshine Coast offers some brilliant snapper fishing. Many angers reserve the lure fishing for shallow water and target the snapper in deeper waters on baits, but not Nigel Webster! Nige explains how he goes about targeting snapper in 50-70 m of water using relatively small and lightly weighted lures. It's a technical approach that makes full use of his marine electronics - but it really pays...