Big Fish
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWeekly fishing news, events and tips etc from a NSW perspective.
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Burley brings the bounty of Botany Bay
January 27, 2023 18:00 - 22.9 MBBag the podcast of The Big Fish with Scott "Mullet Guts" Levi as we take you on a virtual cruise.
The Big Fish
December 09, 2022 18:00 - 23 MBBag the podcast of The Big Fish with Scott "Mullet Guts" Levi as we take you on a virtual cruise.
The Big Fish, Carp in the Kitchen
September 16, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBWeekly fishing news, events and tips from a NSW perspective.
Top Shelf Adventures Off the Continental Shelf
August 05, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBFirst cast is with Roden Woodhams way out over the horizon fishing off the Continental Shelf.
The Big Fish Water out West
July 29, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBThe latest NSW freshwater news, first cast in this edition of The Big Fish is with NSW Fisheries Luke Pearce. Find out about the great conservation and habitat restoration work being done and the difference a wet year makes to our hardy fish West of the divide.
The Big Fish, Heal the Peel with Ozfish Unlimited
July 22, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBFirst cast this morning is with Anne Michie from the New England North West chapter of Ozfish Unlimited about the wonderful work being done by local farmers and recreational fishers to bring back a healthy river for the benefit of all.
The Big Fish, Luderick off the Beach on Fly with Cherie Forbes
July 15, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBWeekly fishing news, events and tips from a NSW perspective.
The Big Fish and Stinker on Whale "Watch"
July 01, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBStinker has an amazing story to tell on this episode of The Big Fish.
The Big Fish Queenfish down South
June 24, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBWeekly fishing news, events and tips from a NSW perspective.
The Big Fish, Hinchinbrook and illegal Bass slaughter
June 17, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBThis week on The Big Fish our first cast is with Michael Guest, host of Reel Action TV. Michael is just back from filming around Hinchinbrook Island in Tropical North Queensland and has some great fishing adventures to share. Stinker reflects on a perfect inshore Snapper expedition with Whales and big Reds galore. The Weighmaster shares the news of, what looks like, one of the worst fishing crimes ever seen in NSW with around 3,000 big breeding Bass killed on the Macleay River in an illegal...
Rock fishing rules create waves in parliament
June 10, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBThis week we enter the stormy seas of state parliament where our politicians are grappling with rock fishing legislation. Col Trenaman, on the Mid North Coast, loves fishing off the stones and reckons if you "don't know, don't go". According to Col, you should try beach fishing instead, with none of the risks and most of the species you will encounter off the rocks. Stinker shares the Stinkpot origin story. The famous little boat was originally won in a raffle! All coming up on this episo...
The Big Fish Oysters in trouble
June 03, 2022 19:00 - 23 MBOur first cast is with Oyster grower Peter O'Sullivan on the plight of the Oyster industry in NSW.
The Big Fish and a Border Fishing Bonanza
May 27, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBNSW fishers on the Victorian border are being invited to visit and share the great fishing. Our first cast is with Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling who wants to streamline the licensing system to make it easier for Southern NSW fishers who cross the border to catch a fish. Gippsland Lakes and Mallacoota are going off thanks to the recreational fishing havens and sustainable management and the VFA is working closely with NSW Fisheries to bring back the mighty Macquarie Perch.
Nadia Taylor chasing Glenbawn's Big Bass
May 20, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBNadia Taylor and her all female fishing crew hit a very full Glenbawn Dam for the Family Bassin event in the Hunter. Like all of the competitors, in this catch and release tournament, they found there was a lot of water between the fish but the ones they did catch were trophy Australian Bass.
The Big Fish Copeton Cod
May 13, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBTreno's been catching some chunky Copeton Cod and you will meet some Aussie Women who are crazy about fly fishing.
The Big Fish, surfer catches mud crab with bare hands
April 29, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBNick from Avalon has one of the best true fishy tales. Catching waves on the Gold Coast at the famous Snapper Rocks point break he also caught this giant mud crab on his board.
The Big Fish dead turtles
April 22, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBThe ABC can reveal that 7 critically endangered leatherback turtles have washed up on the NSW Central Coast this year, most of them during the last storm and big seas. First cast this morning is with marine scientist Dr Vincent Raoult with his theories on the turtle deaths and the impact of discoloured water on our fish species.
The Big Fish with the history of fish tagging in NSW
April 15, 2022 19:00 - 22.9 MBFish tagging pioneer Dr Julian Pepperell has the first cast in this episode on the fascinating history and science that has flowed from fish tagging in Australia.
The Big Fish and Luna Tuna
April 08, 2022 19:00 - 23 MBYoung Harvey is taken for a ride by a feisty Mac Tuna at Luna Park in this episode of The Big Fish.
The Big Fish South of the border
April 01, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBOur first cast this episode is with the Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling about their model of fisheries management that is underpinned by sustainability. Being a stand alone fisheries organisation the VFA has been very proactive and nimble in implementing evidence based management of the resources and measures to protect habitat and fish stocks. According to fishing guru Kaj Busch who lives on the NSW/Victorian border and finds himself fishing more and more on the Southern ...
Catching the kilo Whiting on The Big Fish
March 11, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBMel Marlborough has the first cast on this episode of The Big Fish. Mel takes us back to the 4th of April in 2007 when she hooked a 1.150 kilo Whiting in Lake Macquarie on, spiderweb thin, 2 kilo line. Her capture is in the ANSA record book for Sand Whiting or Yellowfin Whiting as they are also known. Pictured: Scott Levi with a 40cm Whiting caught very close to where Mel caught and released her beast. Mel's fish would have been at least 10cm longer than Scott's fish and 500grams heavier!
The Big Fish, so wet the fish are coming inside out of the rain!
March 04, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBFishing is usually regarded as an outdoor pursuit but it has been so wet they are catching and releasing them indoors at the famous Boatshed and tackle shop at the Entrance. The floods have been awful but one of the Boatshed staff had a lighter moment when she grabbed a little pink hire fishing rod off the wall and proceeded to catch a legal size flathead out the door. The fish dropped off the hook after this picture was taken and the flathead was l...
The Big Fish, so wet the fish are coming inside out of the rain!
March 04, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBFishing is usually regarded as an outdoor pursuit but it has been so wet they are catching and releasing them indoors at the famous Boatshed and tackle shop at the Entrance. The floods have been awful but one of the Boatshed staff had a lighter moment when she grabbed a little pink hire fishing rod off the wall and proceeded to catch a legal size flathead out the door. The fish dropped off the hook after this picture was taken and the flathead was last seen swimming under the bait freezer!
The Big Fish Mid North Coast Mulloway
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBLucky Mid North Coast fisho Peter Cording tuned in to The Big Fish and the cross with Col Trenaman from behind the tackle shop counter. Col shared his experience of catching Jew Fish during a big wet. Peter went out and put the tactics, tackle and techniques mentioned into action and a monster 28 kilo Mulloway was his reward! The moral to the story, if you want to catch BIG fish, listen to The Big Fish!
The Big Fish Mid North Coast Mulloway
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBLucky Mid North Coast fisho Peter Cording tuned in to The Big Fish and the cross with Col Trenaman from behind the tackle shop counter. Col shared his experience of catching Jew Fish during a big wet. Peter went out and put the tactics, tackle and techniques mentioned into action and a monster 28 kilo Mulloway was his reward! The moral to the story, if you want to catch BIG fish, listen to The Big Fish!
The Big Fish and a Big Barra Blitz with Michael Guest
February 18, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBMichael Guest has been on a Big Barra Blitz following the Queensland Bass to Barra trail. Including a first for the Reel Action TV host, a PWC caught Barra. (pictured here at Kinchant Dam)
The Big Fish with fanatical fisherwoman Nadia Taylor
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBFirst cast this morning is with Nadia Taylor who loves fishing so much she would fish in a bucket! Nadia has some great fishing adventures planned now that borders have reopened. Nadia won the "Barra-prentice" an event designed by Jo Starling to mentor women in fishing. Pictured here by Jo with an NT Saratoga.
The Big Fish with fanatical fisherwoman Nadia Taylor
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBFirst cast this morning is with Nadia Taylor who loves fishing so much she would fish in a bucket! Nadia has some great fishing adventures planned now that borders have reopened. Nadia won the "Barra-prentice" an event designed by Jo Starling to mentor women in fishing. Pictured here by Jo with an NT Saratoga.
The Big Fish bound for Botany Bay
February 04, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBOur first cast is with Botany Bay Bernie, famous fishing musician Stewart D'Arrietta and Dog Fish Dave. We cross to our adventurers on Botany Bay, anchored up under the flight path and spreading the burley when Dave hooks something huge, keep listening to find out what is on the other end of the line!
The Big Fish and the man who saved 2 million fish
January 28, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBMatt Hansen from Dubbo has been awarded an OAM for his work, along with an army of helpers at OzFish Unlimited, for saving native fish and their habitat in the Central West. The scheme to put fish filters on all irrigation pumps and off takes on the Macquarie River stops the fish from being sucked out of the main flow to their death. A simple but effective initiative that has saved millions of fish and our farmers millions of dollars. Matt is our first cast on this episode of The Big Fish.
The Big Fish Sydney kingfish on fly
January 21, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBHow hard is it to catch a Sydney Harbour Kingfish on fly? It has been on Scott's bucket list for years and he has finally ticked it off!
The Big Fish Sydney kingfish on fly
January 21, 2022 18:00 - 22.9 MBHow hard is it to catch a Sydney Harbour Kingfish on fly? It has been on Scott's bucket list for years and he has finally ticked it off!
The Big Fish Merry Fishmas edition
December 17, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBA great fish dish with Julie Ray, Stinker and all the crew onboard too, for this edition of The Big Fish. (Pictured) Scott with a lovely haul of line caught Christmas table crabs. The best tasting crustaceans of them all.
The Big Fish, habitat makes fish happen with OZfish Unlimited
December 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBRenee Ferenc from OZfish Unlimited has the first cast this morning with an update on the great habitat restoration work being undertaken by anglers from the rivers to the sea in NSW. Stinker has a few tips on Christmas presents for first time fishing kids and the fly guy on Sydney Harbour is back, Stephen Gaynor takes us fishing for Australian Salmon in the Flyboat.
The Big Fish, habitat makes fish happen with OZfish Unlimited
December 10, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBRenee Ferenc from OZfish Unlimited has the first cast this morning with an update on the great habitat restoration work being undertaken by anglers from the rivers to the sea in NSW. Stinker has a few tips on Christmas presents for first time fishing kids and the fly guy on Sydney Harbour is back, Stephen Gaynor takes us fishing for Australian Salmon in the Flyboat.
The Big Fish "fishing with mates" mental health initiative
December 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MB"Fishing with mates" is a new men's mental health initiative and Treno has the first cast on this great idea for country men from the North West of the state, Stinker shares some great fishing secrets with "6 of the best", including the story of the beach worm that turned out to be a sea snake and Dorian Mode has another fishy tune on this episode of TBF.
The Big Fish "fishing with mates" mental health initiative
December 03, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MB"Fishing with mates" is a new men's mental health initiative and Treno has the first cast on this great idea for country men from the North West of the state, Stinker shares some great fishing secrets with "6 of the best", including the story of the beach worm that turned out to be a sea snake and Dorian Mode has another fishy tune on this episode of TBF.
The Big Fish, fisherwoman caught dealing weed
November 26, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBWhen Lynne's husband, Garry, checked her phone one day he made the shocking discovery that his wife of 30 years was one of the Central Coasts biggest "weed" dealers.
The Big Fish messing about in boats
November 19, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBThis episode of The Big Fish we take Moonglow on her shakedown cruise in a 50 knot gale on Lake Macquarie and new owner Matt will tell you the tale. Heading out in the "Fly Boat" with Stephen Gaynor on Sydney Harbour with a 'how to' on catching the easiest fly fishing target on the harbour, the plentiful Luderick. Stinker is back with a look at the offshore scene and islands of the Port Stephens area and Captain Craig McGill talks about catching the bait that the fish and humans like to eat.
The Big Fish bring back the mighty Macca
November 12, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBThis week some more great news from Senior Fisheries manager Luke Pearce on the Macqaurie Perch captive breeding program, Stinker cooks up a storm and we head out on Sydney Harbour in the Flyboat with Stephen Gaynor.
The Big Fish let's fish Lake Mac
November 05, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBLake Macquarie has reopened to Sydney, the Illawarra, Blue Mountains and Central Coast after over 3 months of travel restrictions. Lake Macquarie City Council and fishing ambassador Michael Guest are welcoming back the fisher folk with open arms and $30,000 worth of prizes in a catch and release fishing event.
The Big Fish Far North Coast special
October 29, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBRob Paxevanos and Stinker take us to the Far North Coast with some great fishing tips and stories.
Family memories of fishing with Slim Dusty
October 15, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBWeekly fishing news, events and tips etc from a NSW perspective.
The Big Fish Adam Harvey with a tribute to his fishing Dad
October 08, 2021 18:00 - 22.9 MBAdam Harvey unveils a beautiful new song inspired by his Dads time on a reef fishing charter boat in the Whitsundays. Sadly, Adam's Father Les passed away a few years back and Adam's song "Lindeman Again" paints an idyllic picture of his time at sea and the day he met the love of his life.
The Big Fish, trout season opens and The Incredible Claw
October 01, 2021 19:00 - 22.9 MBOur first cast this morning takes you to the Snowy Mountains for the opening of the trout season and we also hear the story of The Incredible Claw, a mud crab with one arm, who is the hero of a new children's book series.
The Big Fish, "everything eats prawns"
September 24, 2021 19:00 - 22.9 MBMichael Guest has just developed a new soft vibe style prawn lure, because, as he says, "everything eats prawns." We will put it to the test on Lake Macquarie in our first cast on The Big Fish.
The Big Fish and the Women's Recreational Fishing League
September 17, 2021 19:00 - 22.9 MBFirst cast this episode of The Big Fish is with avid angler Jo Starling who shares exciting news about the formation of the Women's Recreational Fishing League.
The Big Fish, Research Angler Program and tagging
September 10, 2021 19:00 - 22.9 MBOur first cast is with NSW Fisheries Management Officers Trent Alexander and Clay Hilbert on the Research Angler Program and fish tagging and using citizen science to understand and preserve our fish stocks.
The Big Fish and the research angler
September 03, 2021 19:00 - 23 MBChris Franklin is a Central Coast school teacher who loves using fishing to engage his students. Chris has also embraced the NSW Fisheries Research Angler Program and has been able to further our knowledge of the fish he loves by tagging and sampling his catch.
The Big Fish Tuna tales
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBRoden Woodhams had an amazing "Attenborough moment", before the lockdown, chasing giant Yellow Fin Tuna and shares his adventures on The Big Fish.