Australian Lure Fishing
746 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThree times per week Australia's most successful lure fishermen share their secrets for catching Australia's iconic sports species.
The Australian Lure Fishing Podcast (ALF) is on a mission to help everyday fishermen experience better fishing than they could ever have imagined. Host Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall hand picks the cream of Aussie fishermen and presses them to give up the tips that matter.
It's no fluff, no nonsense, top notch fishing info. Stuff you can put into action and get immediate results, no matter whether you're targeting barra or bass, trout of tuna.
Subscribe now and watch your fishing results improve dramatically!
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Paul Wortselings Best Of Australian Fishing
April 17, 2024 01:39 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBI had the opportunity to sit down with high profile Aussie fisho Paul Wortseling and chat about his favourite Australian fishing destinations. There are few among us who have fished as many places as Paul, so this was always going to be a facinating conversation. I wasn't disappointed. For me, there were two standouts in this interview. The first was that it reiterated and solidified my view that Australia is truly one of the worlds premium fishing destinations. The second is Paul's appre...
How To Find Fish In Any Waterway With Greg Vinall
April 09, 2024 21:13 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this captivating episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, your host Greg Vinall whispers the secrets of the water—eddies. Greg takes a deep dive into the swirling world of eddies, uncovering why these natural phenomena are the ultimate hotspots for anglers. From rivers to the open ocean, learn how these unique water features attract a plethora of fish species and how you can leverage this knowledge to enhance your fishing strategy. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting...
[REPOST] Ten Fish Indicators Every Angler Should Know With Greg Vinall
April 08, 2024 20:54 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB[REPOST] In this episode, I dive deep into the art of finding fish by observing nature's cues, a skill that transforms good anglers into great ones. From the subtle flick of a prawn to the shadow of a crocodile, I explore the secrets of reading water and wildlife to locate those elusive fish. Discover why a gathering of pelicans might signal your next big catch, how sharks can surprisingly be your ally, and why healthy ecosystems often hold the key to abundant fishing spots. Whether it's the...
Barramundi Fishing In Lakes Awoonga And Monduran: A Comprehensive Guide
April 07, 2024 20:56 - 55 minutes - 45.5 MBDive into the secrets of barramundi fishing in Lakes Awoonga and Monduran, as I sit down with barramundi expert Roderick Walmsley. This episode isn't just a chat; it's your guide to conquering Queensland's premier barramundi destinations. Roderick breaks down the complexities of these vast waters, from employing the latest in sonar technology to old-school lure casting techniques that pinpoint the elusive barra. We'll tackle everything from navigating Awoonga's open waters to mastering Mondu...
Revolutionising Shore-based Moreton Bay Bream Fishing with Ben Monforte And Andrew Death
March 27, 2024 05:26 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this compelling episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, Andrew Death delves into the innovative shore-based bream fishing tactics of Ben Monforte, a Brisbane angler with a knack for the unconventional. Ben has mastered a unique Japanese fishing technique, rarely seen in Australian waters, that has significantly upped his bream game in Moreton Bay. From specific lures to strategic insights, this discussion is a treasure trove for anglers eager to explore new methods and redefine ...
Best Times To Fish (No Run = No Fun) With Greg Vinall
February 22, 2024 01:04 - 36 minutes - 26.9 MBObviously, the best time to go fishing is anytime you can get out on the water. But we all know that certain conditions tend to be more productive for lure fishos than others. And a common rule of thumb in fishing circles is: "If there's no run, there's no fun". Now, it's always a bit dodgy to take a single idea like this and apply it to all forms of fishing and all species of fish. So today we're exploring whether the "no run = no fun" rule fits every situation, and if so, how and why. ...
[Repost] How To Catch A Mangrove Jack On Lures With Gold Coast Guru John Costello
February 20, 2024 05:23 - 54 minutes - 26.9 MBThis is a repost of an early episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast that was just so good it's definitely worth a re-listen (or two). Especially given the current timing with warm weather and river flows sparking some pretty hot mangrove jack fishing of late. Enjoy the episode! Gold Coast waterways are home to some extraordinarily large mangrove jacks, but they definitely don't come easy! Gold Coast resident and social media fishing personality John Costello has made it his mis...
[REPOST] Unlocking Sydney Harbour Jewfish With Cam Cronin
February 15, 2024 00:40 - 57 minutes - 37.4 MBThe number and size of jewfish in Sydney harbour is extraordinary. Local angler Cam Cronin has specialised in targeting them from the shore and boat since he was a schoolboy and has racked up a lot of jewfish captures in that time. He reckons once you understand jewfish they're a lot easier to target and goes about sharing some great tips in this episode. ________________________ Over in Team Doc Lures: "Six Never-Fail Lures For Central Queensland" Audio Masterclass With John Haenke Now ...
Yamba Bream, Lure Pimping And WRFL With Laurie Anderson
February 14, 2024 06:44 - 55 minutes - 40.1 MBToday's episode is very much a mixed bag as I get into the weeds with ABT bream/bass tournament angler, Womens Recreational Fishing League member and lure customiser Laurie Anderson about fishing for bream in the Yamba area. Laurie shares some awesome tips for targeting bream from pontoons, rockwalls and reefs in the Yamba area, but we also get into some interesting conversations about her passion for custom painting lures for her own use and for a growing band of customers. Then we delve ...
[REPOST] Yellowbelly Fishing Tips For The Murray River With Stephen Booth
February 13, 2024 06:11 - 29 minutes - 12.2 MB[Repost] Most yellowbelly anglers target the species in the impoundments of southern Australia, but freshwater fishing guru Stephen Booth reckons the flowing water is just as productive. In this episode Stephen takes us to the Murray River in the vicinity of Yarrawonga weir and explains the tackle and techniques he uses to catch quality yella's all year round. _______________ Find this info useful? Please consider supporting the ALF podcast by joning Team Doc Lures. You'll get acces...
Lure Fishing In Caloundra: Five Best Land Based Spots With David Granville
February 12, 2024 00:30 - 42 minutes - 33.4 MBWhether you live in SouthEast Queensland or are planning to visit Caloundra for a holiday, this is an ALF episode you'll really want to listen to! David Granville of Caloundra Fishing World unpacks five of the best places to fish Caloundra from the shore. We cover estuary, beach, jetty and canal fishing, with a species list that includes croc flathead, stud mangrove jack, barramundi, queenfish, jewfish, snapper, various trevallies, jewfish and a host of pelagic species too. Find out the tide...
[REPOST] Whitsundays Land Based Coral Trout With Andy Thomsen
February 08, 2024 06:32 - 47 minutes - 31.3 MB[REPOST] "Andy's Fishing" Youtube personality Andy Thomsen does an amazing job of showcasing the fishing and outdoors lifestyle available to central and north Queenslanders through his social channels. Lately he's published several videos where he's taken quality coral trout land-based. Spectacular fishing and spectacular eating, for sure. Anyway, I invited Andy back to the ALF podcast to have a chat about catching coral trout from the stones...... this episode is the result! _____________...
[REPOST] Townsville Mangrove Jack With David "Hodgie" Hodge
February 06, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis is a repost of the interview I conducted with Hodgie back in February 2021. Enjoy! Dave "Hodgie" Hodge will be better known to many ALF listeners as "The Barefoot Fisherman". A former fishing TV presenter, Hodgie is well known as one of Australia's best trick casters, a fishing writer and a speaker at boat shows and expo's. Relocating from Tamworth to Townsville some years ago, he switched from cod to jacks and now has a reputation for taming the red dogs! _________________________...
Taming Gladstone's Mysterious Tripletail With Ryan Stimson
February 04, 2024 23:03 - 37 minutes - 27.2 MBTripletail are more common around the northern Australian coastline than most people realise. They're just not a species that is captured by accident all that often, you usually need to go looking for them. And whilst tripletail are a popular sportfishing target in other countries, not as many sportfishers go looking for them in Australia as probably should. But before you head off and scarper around the ocean looking for triples, have a listen to this conversation with Ryan Stimson. What ...
[REPOST] Lake Conjola Flathead With Mitch Fischer
January 31, 2024 21:22 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MB[REPOST] Lake Conjola might not have the same profile as a trophy flathead fishery as nearby St Georges Basin, but it's nonetheless a top fishery for those targeting trophy fish. Local flathead enthusiast Mitch "Fish" Fischer takes every opportunity to get after these fish and has found early success using his hand made glidebaits. He shares his tips in this episode. _________________________ Want more detailed lure fishing information? Check out Team Doc Lures! It's especially created...
Cooby And Cressbrook Dam Yellowbelly: Jason Ehrlich
January 31, 2024 02:40 - 45 minutes - 32.7 MBIt's been a while since we have talked yellowbelly (aka Golden Perch) fishing on the ALF podcast, but today's episode will go some way towards righting that injustice. Cooby and Cressbrook dams are two very exciting yellowbelly fisheries in South East Queensland, and well worth a visit if you're keen to tangle with yellas. Today's episode features repeat ALF guest, lure maker and yellowbelly whisperer Jason Ehrlich, who shares his tips and advice regarding lures and techniques for these two ...
[REPOST] Foster Flathead With Russell Babekuhl
January 29, 2024 19:06 - 57 minutes - 42 MBTopwater flathead fishing has never been so brutal! In today's interview with Russell Babekuhl we discover a whole new side to the humble flathead that few people know exists. It's a style of shallow water, hand to fin combat where oversized crocs obliterate topwater lures and use their might to smoke the angler in oyster covered structure. The stories are more like what I expect from yellowtail kingfish or trevally fishos than those who target flathead. It's inspiring stuff! _____________...
King George Whiting On Lures: Bomber Farrel Unlocks The Mysteries
January 28, 2024 23:35 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MBKing George whiting are a popular target with bait fishers, but I'm not sure why they're not targeted more by lure fishers. They're the largest of our whiting and are more than capable of eating a small, well presented soft plastic lure. Repeat ALF podcast guest Bomber Farrell recently spent some time exploring Tasmania with a fishing rod and in no time found himself picking up KGW with reasonable consistency. So, in today's episode Bomber shares what he's learned, for those interested in ...
Southeast Queensland Yellowfin Tuna With Kaspar Lenigas
January 24, 2024 01:21 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBluewater fishing has never been more accessible to recreational fishers, and today's guest has been taking full advantage of that situation. Kaspar Lenigas has been an avid bluewater fisho for many years and regularly fishes offshore for tunas and billfish anywhere from Cairns in the North to Tasmania in the south. In today's episode we focus on his home waters around South East Queensland, although many of the techniques and tactics are applicable wherever you target yellowfin. Start sharp...
Topwater Flathead Fishing Masterclass With Simon Cross
January 04, 2024 01:12 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBLove your topwater flathead fishing, or just getting started and thirsty for info to help you crack the code? You're going to love today's episode! Simon Cross' Crossfire Lures have become something of a phenomenon when to comes to cracking the code on big old girl flathead. In fact, they're surpassed only by Crossy's impressive knowledge and theories on flathead behaviour and how to get them to chew. In this episode Deathy does an awesome job of extracting gold nugget after gold nugget...
Mallacoota Summer Fishing With Chris Jordan
December 11, 2023 02:52 - 44 minutes - 31 MBMallacoota Inlet East Gippsland, is a bit of a fishing Mecca in SE Victoria, decended upon by tens of thousdands of hopeful anglers every summer. And little wonder. Who wouldn't want to spend some time targeting trophy bream, massive flathead and a range of other estuary species including the coveted mulloway (jewfish). In today's episode East Gippsland fishing guide Chris Jordan shares some tips and advice for anglers headed to Mallacoota in search of some top-notch lure fishing. ______...
Multi-Species Tournament Success With Jason Marshall And Andrew Death
December 05, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn today's episode Deathy throws away the regular script to take advantage of the opportunity to garner some hacks and tips from Jason Marshall. Jason has enjoyed impressive success in Yakhunter tournaments despite regularly fishing outside of his home waters and targeting a wide range of species. Who better to extract the secrets of that success that Hobie Worlds champ Deathy? Enjoy the conversation as Deathy breaks down how Jason approached five distinctly different tournaments. _____...
Jumpinpin Summer Flathead with Bo Sawyer
December 03, 2023 21:04 - 41 minutes - 25.4 MBWarming waters with a little freshwater inflow are the perfect conditions to fire up the prawn populations in our estuaries - and when the prawns get active the fish aren't too far behind. In SE Queensland these conditions favour a lot of fish species, but one that's popular with a lot of anglers is the dusky flathead. Today's guest is Bo Sawyer, and angler who is well credentialled to help us catch a few 'Pin flathead. He's fished the area for 30 years, won a bunch of fishing tournaments...
Stealthy Fishing With Greg Vinall
November 27, 2023 02:22 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBCan fish hear us when we speak? Does the "ping" of a sounder transducer spook them into not eating? How does their sensitivity to noise change from species to species and location to location? In this episode we delve into the mistakes and mis-truths about how sound and noise affect fish behaviour and what we can do to increase our chances of presenting a lure to a fish that is unaware of our presence. _____________________________ This is an ALF PLUS episode, so my Team Doc Lures members...
Central Queensland Barra Lakes With Rod Walmsley (Part 1)
November 21, 2023 19:29 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MBCentral Queensland is well endowed when it comes to top barra fishing options, but none are more popular than the dam systems dotted around the countryside. Roderick Walmsley is a sponsored angler who is no stranger to impoundment barramundi fishing, spending a lot of time on Lake Awoonga in particular. In today's ALF episode he explains his strategy on a recent tour of barra impoundments at Teemburra, Kinchant and Peter Faust and how he went about finding and catching quality barra in each....
Bream Through The Lens Of A Kayak Champ
November 07, 2023 21:33 - 49 minutes - 36.9 MBBen Harrison is something of an anomaly on the tournament kayak scene. A South Australian angler, he routinely travels many miles to compete outside of his home waters, but has the runs on the board to prove it's worth it. He's a regular on the podium, has represented Australia on multiple occassins in international events and recently won the Bream Masters SA championship. In today's episode Deathy gets down to tin tacks as Ben chares his story, but also a ton of great tips for anyone wa...
Lakefield Barramundi With Luke Galea
November 06, 2023 07:34 - 43 minutes - 31.3 MBLooking for a remote barra fishing adventure? Look no further! Cape York's Lakefield National Park is a barramundi fishing wonderland with a myriad of interconnected streams and wetlands during the wet season that recede into numerous isolated pools and billabongs during the dry season. The result is a system that's diverse and holds numerous barra that can be targeted either land-based, or by launching a small tinnie where access permits. Luke Galea recently fished Lakefield land-based and...
Understanding Tonic Sunglasses With Doug Phillips
October 19, 2023 01:34 - 56 minutes - 34.1 MBA good pair of polasrised sunglasses is almost as important as a rod and reel, especially if you're in a high-glare situation like coral flats, bluewater, whit sandy beaches or...... let's face it just about any situation. Apart from protecting your eyes from UV, quality sunglasses enhance your comfort and enjoyment of time spent fishing. It's no secret that after wearing numerous sunglass brands over the years I have fallen in love with Tonic sunglasses. For me, they're at the top end of ...
Fishing Through The Lens OF SCF Creative Bonnie Cheung
October 13, 2023 22:23 - 22 minutes - 14 MBToday, October 14, 2023 marks the opening of the second Topwater Film International, an extraordinary event run by SCF Australia to celebrate the best video content creators in the Australian Fishing landscape. Teams had 2 weeks to shoot, edit and upload an amazing fishing video for the chance to win cash prizes to further their creative escapades. The films are only viewable for 14 days, starting today, after that they're gone forever - so get the TFI app (links below) and vote for your fav...
Topwater Film Invitational 2023: Girls Gone Wild With Kristin Goodchild
October 12, 2023 23:18 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MBThe inaugural Topwater Film Invitational (TFI) competition run in 2022 by SCF Australia was a massive, runaway success - and the signs indicate that the 2023 event will eclipse the first one. For those unfamiliar with TFI, small teams of high profile fishing content creators get invited to create a 20 minute film showcasing the best that topwater fishing has to offer. The teams get the same 2 week window to film, edit and upload their videos, which air in Gold Class cinemas on release and...
Secrets of Luring Georges River Jewfish With Matt Poulos
October 12, 2023 01:55 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBKeen to target Georges River jewfish on lures? This episode has been a long time coming, but was definitely worth the wait. My guest today is Matt Poulos, a gentleman who has lived and fished on the Georges River for his whole life. Matt is super passionate about catching jewfish on lures and not only goes out doing it himself multiple times each week, but also runs kayak fishing tours for others who want to learn how to target jewfish on lures. During this chat he simplifies the whole proce...
Secrets of Luring Georges River Jewfish With Matt Poulous
October 12, 2023 01:55 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBKeen to target Georges River jewfish on lures? This episode has been a long time coming, but was definitely worth the wait. My guest today is Matt Poulous, a gentleman who has lived and fished on the Georges River for his whole life. Matt is super passionate about catching jewfish on lures and not only goes out doing it himself multiple times each week, but also runs kayak fishing tours for others who want to learn how to target jewfish on lures. During this chat he simplifies the whole proc...
Tuross Lake Whiting With Steve Starling
October 03, 2023 22:07 - 55 minutes - 40.5 MBAt certain times of year when the water warms and the prawns start wandering the humble whiting can become a very entertaining target for those who like to throw small surface lures. Starlo was one of those at the forefront in the heyday of the topwater whiting revlution but even today enjoys the opportunity to chase a few of the little silver fish in clear, shallow water. In today's episode Starlo shares not only some tips for catching whiting, but his observations of trends in the fishery ...
Conquering the Trout of Southern New South Wales' Streams
October 02, 2023 01:41 - 40 minutes - 30.8 MBWayne "Mr Freshwater" Dubois has been my guest on the ALF podcast a number of times now and always has a ton of great information to share with ALF listeners. With this episode coinciding with the opening of the 2023-24 trout season, who better than Wayne to enlighten us on tacle and tactics for targeting mountain stream and lowland river trout on lures? Spring is a peak period for trout fishers because the fish have finished spawning and are feeding hard t condition back up. Oxygen rich, co...
Reflecting on Bream Lures With Tim "The Bream" Morgan
September 27, 2023 02:11 - 43 minutes - 38.4 MBTim Morgan has been on the tournament angleing scene for a very long time and has a very successful track record to show for it. When he's not fishing tournaments his role as Product Manager at Rapala Australia ensures he's well across developments in the tackle industry that can give him a serious edge. In today's interview, ALF resident bream fancier Andrew Death chats with Tim about his bream on lures experience and gets into some seriously cool tips. Full show notes for today's...
Mastering Gold Coast Flathead With Guy McConnell
September 25, 2023 00:03 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBFor Gold Coast flathead enthusiasts the cooler months produce large numbers of smaller "school" flathead. But the onset of the spring months marks the arrival of the larger fish in good numbers. No coincidence then, that the Gold Coast Flathead Classic fishing tournament is held in late September each year! Today's ALF podcast guest is Guy McConnell, a Jacobs Well local who fishes for all manner of species throughout the Gold Coast area, but has a particular affinity (and a knack for catc...
Wet Tropics Springtime Barra With Brodie Quaas
September 13, 2023 02:28 - 58 minutes - 39.8 MBFor those in the know, the rivers and estuaries of Far North Queenslands Wet Tropics Region can fish pretty well all year round for a range of species, including the iconic barramundi. In fact, some stonking barra turn up during the cooler, drier months of winter and into the spring months leading to the annual season closure. Throughout 2023, Cairns barramundi fishing guide Brodie Quaas has had a brilliant dry season, guiding a lot of clients onto some very decent barra. But as the weather ...
Mastering Topwater Whiting Fishing With Lures: Luke Galea
September 11, 2023 02:33 - 50 minutes - 33.8 MBFor those living in cenral Queensland the list of lure fishing species is very extensive, with tons of large, iconic sporting and eating species available in the river, estuaries and coastal areas. Little wonder that bread-and-butter species like the humble whiting are often overlooked in the rush for more glamorous targets. It's a shame, because whiting are super accessible for shore based anglers, plentiful around the northern coastline, fun to catch and pretty good on the table too. So i...
Mastering Topwater Tactics For Mackay Whiting With Luke Galea
September 11, 2023 02:33 - 50 minutes - 33.8 MBFor those living in cenral Queensland the list of lure fishing species is very extensive, with tons of large, iconic sporting and eating species available in the river, estuaries and coastal areas. Little wonder that bread-and-butter species like the humble whiting are often overlooked in the rush for more glamorous targets. It's a shame, because whiting are super accessible for shore based anglers, plentiful around the northern coastline, fun to catch and pretty good on the table too. So i...
Join Us At The SCF Registration Event Tonight!
September 07, 2023 22:30 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBSCF (Sustainable Fishing, Clean Waterways, Future Generations) is an organisation that runs sustainable and ethical fishing contestsin Southern Queensland, collecting fish data for citizen science purposes and supporting content creators in the fishing space. Greg is attending the registration event for the SCF September tournament. The event will be held at "Your Mates Brewery" and Greg will take to the stage live with fellow Podcaster Jesse Murphy for an informal live podcast interview abo...
Two behaviours of fish that every angler should understand with Greg Vinall
September 04, 2023 05:12 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBWhy is it that some fish can be attracted to a lure, whilst others are afraid of it? Why is it essential to be stealthy in some situations, but other times being noisy will result in more fish being caught? And how can looking at human behaviour shed some light on the way fish behave? The answers (and a whole bunch more questions) can be found in today's ALF episode. Host Greg Vinall explores neophobic and neophilic behaviours in fish and how they affect a thinking anglers strategies. htt...
Unlocking The Secrets Of Moreton Bay Bream With Anthony Wishey
August 24, 2023 04:03 - 49 minutes - 37.2 MBSoutheast Queensland's Moreton Bay is a large expanse of water and it would be easy to get overwhelmed when trying to figure out where to fish for bream. There's such a diversity of structure, massive tidal run and some local nuances of the bream population that are sure to challenge even the more experienced lure fishers among us. Not Anthony Wishey though, he's a local who's fished the area for years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will give aspiring Moreton Bay bream f...
Mastering Bemm River Bream: Expert Tips from a Tournament Champion
July 26, 2023 04:07 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Bemm River system is an awesome place to chase some quality breambos, but it's not always the easiest system to convince them to eat lures. Fortunately, resident ALF bream enthusiast Andrew Death secured the help of long-term Gippsland resident and tournament kayak bream champ Joel Crosbie for some next level advice on how to convince them to open their mouths. This episode is definitely a must-listen for anyone keen on getting to meet trophy black bream face to face. _________________...
Five Best Fishing Spots In Sydney With Luke Kay
July 24, 2023 04:37 - 1 hour - 53 MBToday's ALF episode comes by popular request.... I've had so many listeners hit me up for a "Five Best Fishing Spots" style interview focussing on the Sydney area that I knewI had to find a quality guest to cover this subject. Luke Kay has been on the ALF podcast previously, when he talked to Deathy about Sydney bream fishing. But Luke is a lifelong Sydneysider who fishes for a very long list of species, not just the wily bream. So he was the perfect candidate for today's interview and gav...
Conquering Port Douglas Inshore Fingermark With Isaac Fenech
July 11, 2023 21:15 - 54 minutes - 47.7 MBFingermark are an amazing sportfish. Like all Lutjanids (tropical snappers), they're extremely tough fighters that give an amazing account of themselves once hooked. They're also spectacular looking and pretty good on the table, if you want to take one or two for a feed. The trouble with fingermark is their transience and unpredictability. Fortunately Port Douglas angler Isaac Fenech has been targeting them hard in that part of the world for 6-7 years now and has some insights that will help...
Episode 630: Secrets To Fishing Lake Macquarie In Winter With Dan Guilfoyle
July 02, 2023 22:11 - 54 minutes - 41.5 MBLike humans, fish can behave a little differently during the winter months than they do when the water is a little warmer. And that means the structure, locations and techniques that connected you with fish during summer will be far less effective when the weather cools and the days get shorter. Plus, in places like Lake Macquarie there can be a changing of the guard. Some species that aren't so common during summer can turn up in winter, or you might find that better quality specimens appea...
Episode 629: Ewen Maddock And Baroon Pocket Bass With David Brace
June 28, 2023 23:05 - 53 minutes - 41.4 MBThere are so many incredible fishing spots on Queensland's Sunshine Coast that you might be forgiven if small storages like the Ewen Maddock and Barron Pocket Dams aren't on your radar yet. But rest assured, keen anglers in the southeast corner of the Sunshine State are well aware of the incredible opportunity these systems offer to bass anglers..... not to mention those keen to tackle a saratoga or two. Our guest for today's episode is sponsored angler David Brace, a Sunshine Coast resid...
Episode 628: Botany Bay And Georges River Bream With Deathy And Carl Dubois
June 28, 2023 06:53 - 51 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat happens when a pair of champion kayak fishers get together for a chat about bream fishing in their joint back yards? Listen to this episode to find out! ALF Host and bream specialist Andrew Death interviews fellow kayak tournament champ Carl Dubois about fishing in their favouriet stomping ground. As you'd expect, there are tips galore and plenty of great advice for putting together a bag of brea in the Botany Bay and Georges River area. _______________ This is an ALF PLUS episode an...
Episode 627: Lake Wendouree Trout With Caitlin Berecry Brooks and Kelsi Gull
June 20, 2023 21:09 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MBThe winter months are a briliant time for trout fishing in the lakes of central Victoria, as the fish get particularly aggressive as the water cools. Today's guest is Kelsi Gull, a super keen angler who fishes Lake Wendouree multiple times per week and has worked hard at figuring out the resident trout population. Kelsi now consistently catches quality fish from this system both from the bank and from a boat and shares some great tips for extracting trophy lake from a shallow, weedy system. ...
Episode 626: Advances In Deep Slow Pitch Jigging With Jim Potts
June 18, 2023 21:24 - 56 minutes - 41.3 MBOne of my favourite things on the ALF podcast is when I get the chance to chat with top notch anglers who are really pushing the boundaries in terms of what today's tackle and techniques can acheive. These are the folks who move fishing in new directions and force the development of new tackle and new techniques to catch otherwise uncatchable fish. Jim Potts is one of those anglers. He's been on the ALF podcast a number of times and his interviews stir not only the imagination, but plenty of...