Australian Lure Fishing

In the 500th Episode of the ALF podcast we spend some time: Exploring the orgins of the podcast Sharing plans for Episode 501 onwards Ranking the most popular episodes with listeners Revealing the winners of our Tackle Giveaway Preparing for even more tackle giveaways! Be sure to visit the show notes page for this episode: https://doclures.com/reflections-aspirations-500/

Bream might be one of the ubiquitous, bread and butter species of our estuaries, but that doesn't always make them an easy target for lure fishers. Aaron Donaldson has spent a lifetime casting lures around the NSW central coast and has plenty of advice to share for those chasing the wily bream.  

Estuary perch are wonderful, though at times frustrating southern estuary sports fish and the South Gippsland area is fortunate to have muliple great perch fishing systems. Casey George is an estuary specialist and tackle industry identity who fishes the South Gippy EP regularly and has acheived some pretty good consistency in his results. __________________ There's a PLUS version of this podcast...

The snapper fishing in Western Australia's Shark Bay is special - and opposite in just about every imaginable way from anywhere else you'll ever chase snapper. Local angler Chris Dixon gives us the lowdown on how to wade fish for them on topwater lures! ___________________ Keen for more Lure Fishing Tips and Secrets? Consider joining Team Doc Lures for bonus content, masterclasses and livestreams....

The famous Top End runoff baramundi fishery has become mecca for keen lure anglers from around the country - and today's guest is a leading guide for this style of fishing. Glenn Watt has been a professional barra guide for 9 years and revels in taking clients onto the Daly to chase the chrome giants. __________________ Please consider joining Team Doc Lures and supporting tha Australian Lure Fish...

In the golden age of marine electronics it can be tempting to get lazy and just head to a waypoint and start sounding around. But the disappearing skill of reading the water and recognising indicators is still vital to the most successful anglers.  _________________ Need more help finding fish? At Team Doc Lures we're breaking down the skills needed to plan and prepare for a trip so our members ma...

The Richmond River is in full flood right now, and our thoughts are with everyone in the flood affected areas. But under more normal circumstances this system is an incredible bass fishery, as former local and Bass Electric tournament champ Peter Bostock explains. ________________ This episode is info packed, but there's even more in the Plus edition that my Team Doc Lures members enjoy. If you'd...

It's fair to say that anglers and scientists both have plenty to learn about fish behaviour, so in todays episode I explore some interesting observations and studies regarding left handedness, non-visual visualisation and social traits in fish. Can these characteristics help us catch more fish? ________________ If you enjoy the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast please consider supporting the show by...

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The Cocos Keeling Islands groups is definitely a fantasy, bucket list destination for many Aussie anglers. Today we go back there with gun guide Dan Sim, this time in search of that thug powerhouse, the Giant Trevally! Fasten your seatbelts! _________________ Keen to support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast AND get even more fishing tips me advice? Join Team Doc Lures and get access to members...

Coral trout are n incredibly aggressive sports fishing target and various species can be found along shorelines in water depths of less than a metre to to deep water at the outer edge of the reef. Nathan Ruth and Nicko Fewtrell fish for trout using surface lures and shallow water and dropping jigs into deeper water - the trout respond aggressively to both so in today's episode we mix popping and j...

Port Phillip Bay is super accessible to Melbourne anglers and fortunately is also a very productive fishery. Whiting are one of the most prevalent species and present light tackle anglers with plenty of sport on soft plastic lures. Alan Bonnici knows the species and location like the back of his hand! ________________ There's more to this episode! Support the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc Lures...

Glen Booth is a heavy hitter of the Aussie gamefishing scene, not to mention a great fishing personality. Today he shares his experience chasing the mighty blue marlin and leaves listeners with some great tips to get their own blue marlin journey started. ____________ Keen for extra help to improve your fishing? Then consider supporting ALF by joining Team Doc Lures! Members get access to livestre...

Many of us have been told for our entire lives that we should learn from our mistakes. But there's one mistake a lot of anglers make without actually realising it. Even those who do realise often revert back to the same mistake from time to time. What is it? Listen to find out! ___________________ There's more of this type of content in Team Doc Lures, where we are breaking down fishing locations...

This episode takes us back to the ACT and Central NSW once again, but this time targeting golden perch (yellowbelly) with lure maker and freshwater native fish specialist Rory Benn-Clibborn. It's a cracker chat, chock full of great tips! _______________ Want even more from the ALF podcast? Support the show and get access to members-only fishing tips and advice, including livestreams! Check it out...

Canberra is centrally located to numerous fishing destinations, but locals need look no further than their own backyard if the iconic Murray Cod is in the crosshairs. Canberra-based fishing gun Aaron Hill shares his tips for chasing the mighty Goodoo in his part of the world. _______________ Looking for advanced fishing info? Support the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc Lures and get access to memb...

Largemouth nannygai (aka scarlet sea perch) are a favourite among northern Australian anglers, including Creek To Coast host Scotty Hillier. Today Scotty shares his advice for targeting the red fish out of his home town of Ingham. _________________ Keen for more detailed fishing advice? Support the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc Lures and you get access to livestreams, members only podcasts and a...

Catching large Spanish Mackerel is a blast at any time, but today's ALF guest Goshie takes it to new levels by targeting them from the rock ledges. Today he takes us to "The Catwalk" at Seventeen Seventy in central Queensland, a place he's been targeting pelagics from the shore for over a decade. ________________ Looking for more great tips and advice? Support the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc L...

These days dedicated fishing jet skis are opening up fishing opportunities normally only available to the owners of larger trailer boats - but for a fraction of the cost, maintenance and hassle! Youtube Jet Ski fishing enthusiast Paul Hayes gives us an introduction to an exciting and rapidly growing Aussie sportfishing option. ___________________ Enter The Draw To Win Quality Jetcast Products! Pro...

We've had multiple Gold Coast mangrove jack episodes over the years - and they never get dull. Today's guest is former tournament angler turned jack addict Owen McPaul, who brings his own style and tips to help us complete the jack puzzle.  Want more tips, secrets, tricks and hacks to improve your lure fishing? Check out Team Doc Lures for exclusive audio masterclasses, livestreams, ebooks and mor...

Over the past decade the kingfish populations around Melbourne have bucked the trend of some other locations and have steadily increased in number and size. Multiple episode ALF guest Lee Rayner consistently gets among them and today shares his tips for putting yourself in the kingfish game. ________________________ Heads up! For those who want next level bonus info on finding and targeting kingfi...

Were you aware that quality, wild Australian bass over the magical 50cm mark are a possibility from the river systems of Gippsland, Victoria? Repeat ALF guest Brett Geddes joins us for an extra cool chat to address this species in today's episode of ALF! ______________________ We're now running weekly livestreams in the Team Doc Lures members area, with Q&A's, tackle talk, pro tips and more. Check...

Hervey Bay is home to a host of great sportfishing species and while longtail tuna might not be the most glamorous, they are there all year round and very acommodating of lure fishers! In today's episode local guide Andrew Chorley shares tips and advice for those looking for a longtail! _____________________ There's a "Plus" version of this episode, with soem great tips for positioning your boat a...

The Wet Tropics Region (Far North Queensland) is probably best known for giant black marlin or amazing reef fishing - but for those in the know the barramundi fishing can be pretty damn good too. Long-time local guide Will Pritchard is an estuary specialist, with many of his clients keen to target the iconic barra. In todays episode Will explains how Wet Tropics barra are different and what you ne...