Best Australianlurefishing Podcasts (2024)

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[Repost] Demystifying Hawkesbury River Jewfish With Dan Selby 35:45

4h ago35:45

35:45

[Repost] The Hawkesbury is a massive estuary system within easy reach of Sydney and offers some pretty amazing fishing. The plethora of natural structure that holds jewfish means anglers have no shortage of options for getting onto this prime sportfish. Dan Selby of Sydney Sportfishing Adventures has been taking clients onto the Hawkesbury in searc…

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Melbourne Trout Fishing Secrets with Julian Congues Straub 43:36

3h ago43:36

43:36

Join us as I explore the art of trout fishing with the young and enthusiastic Julian Congues Straub. At just 17, Julian has over a decade of experience fishing the small streams of Victoria's Dandenong area. In this episode, he shares a wealth of knowledge from stream navigation to lure fishing technique. Julian talks about the streams close to his…

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Jigging Jewels: Saddletail Snapper Hotspots In The Sir Edward Pellew Islands Area 52:17

6h ago52:17

52:17

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, I sit down with Top End angler Brad Inglis to dissect the art of jig fishing for saddletail snapper (nannygai) in the Sir Edward Pellew Islands area. We dive deep into effective strategies, the right gear to use, and uncover tips for finding the best hidden spots for targeting nannygai. If you…

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Paul Wortselings Best Of Australian Fishing 1:09:38

2d ago1:09:38

1:09:38

I 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 w…

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How To Find Fish In Any Waterway With Greg Vinall 33:16

9d ago33:16

33:16

In 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 ple…

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[REPOST] Ten Fish Indicators Every Angler Should Know With Greg Vinall 1:06:23

10d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

[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 n…

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Barramundi Fishing In Lakes Awoonga And Monduran: A Comprehensive Guide 55:24

16d ago55:24

55:24

Dive 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 ol…

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Revolutionising Shore-based Moreton Bay Bream Fishing with Ben Monforte And Andrew Death 50:51

23d ago50:51

50:51

In 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 Mo…

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Best Times To Fish (No Run = No Fun) With Greg Vinall 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

Obviously, 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 …

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[Repost] How To Catch A Mangrove Jack On Lures With Gold Coast Guru John Costello 54:43

2M ago54:43

54:43

This 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 man…

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[REPOST] Unlocking Sydney Harbour Jewfish With Cam Cronin 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

The 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 e…

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Yamba Bream, Lure Pimping And WRFL With Laurie Anderson 55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

Today'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 int…

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[REPOST] Yellowbelly Fishing Tips For The Murray River With Stephen Booth 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

[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…

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Lure Fishing In Caloundra: Five Best Land Based Spots With David Granville 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

Whether 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 flath…

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[REPOST] Whitsundays Land Based Coral Trout With Andy Thomsen 47:06

3M ago47:06

47:06

[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, …

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[REPOST] Townsville Mangrove Jack With David "Hodgie" Hodge 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

This 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 Tam…

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Taming Gladstone's Mysterious Tripletail With Ryan Stimson 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

Tripletail 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 probab…

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[REPOST] Lake Conjola Flathead With Mitch Fischer 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

[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 ti…

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Cooby And Cressbrook Dam Yellowbelly: Jason Ehrlich 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

It'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 …

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[REPOST] Foster Flathead With Russell Babekuhl 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

Topwater 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 sto…

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King George Whiting On Lures: Bomber Farrel Unlocks The Mysteries 38:26

3M ago38:26

38:26

King 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…

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Southeast Queensland Yellowfin Tuna With Kaspar Lenigas 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Bluewater 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 h…

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Crossfire Lures Topwater Flathead Fishing Masterclass With Simon Cross 1:14:23

4M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Love 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 theor…

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Mallacoota Summer Fishing With Chris Jordan 44:04

5M ago44:04

44:04

Mallacoota 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 Gipp…

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Multi-Species Tournament Success With Jason Marshall And Andrew Death 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In 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 t…

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Jumpinpin Summer Flathead with Bo Sawyer 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

Warming 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, a…

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Stealthy Fishing With Greg Vinall 23:53

5M ago23:53

23:53

Can 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 prese…

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Central Queensland Barra Lakes With Rod Walmsley (Part 1) 49:47

5M ago49:47

49:47

Central 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 strate…

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Bream Through The Lens Of A Kayak Champ 49:21

6M ago49:21

49:21

Ben 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 Brea…

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Lakefield Barramundi With Luke Galea 43:56

6M ago43:56

43:56

Looking 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…

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Understanding Tonic Sunglasses With Doug Phillips 56:32

6M ago56:32

56:32

A 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 s…

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Fishing Through The Lens OF SCF Creative Bonnie Cheung 22:49

7M ago22:49

22:49

Today, 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.…

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Topwater Film Invitational 2023: Girls Gone Wild With Kristin Goodchild 35:59

7M ago35:59

35:59

The 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 f…

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Secrets of Luring Georges River Jewfish With Matt Poulos 58:39

7M ago58:39

58:39

Keen 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 w…

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Tuross Lake Whiting With Steve Starling 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

At 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…

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Conquering the Trout of Southern New South Wales' Streams 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

Wayne "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 …

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Reflecting on Bream Lures With Tim "The Bream" Morgan 43:17

7M ago43:17

43:17

Tim 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 fan…

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Mastering Gold Coast Flathead With Guy McConnell 44:49

7M ago44:49

44:49

For 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 McConnel…

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Wet Tropics Springtime Barra With Brodie Quaas 58:02

8M ago58:02

58:02

For 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, Cair…

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Mastering Topwater Whiting Fishing With Lures: Luke Galea 50:04

8M ago50:04

50:04

For 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 w…

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Join Us At The SCF Registration Event Tonight! 12:29

8M ago12:29

12:29

SCF (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 …

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Two behaviours of fish that every angler should understand with Greg Vinall 36:02

8M ago36:02

36:02

Why 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 t…

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Unlocking The Secrets Of Moreton Bay Bream With Anthony Wishey 49:34

8M ago49:34

49:34

Southeast 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 Wish…

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Mastering Bemm River Bream: Expert Tips from a Tournament Champion 46:30

9M ago46:30

46:30

The 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 o…

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Five Best Fishing Spots In Sydney With Luke Kay 1:18:06

9M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Today'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 lifelon…

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Conquering Port Douglas Inshore Fingermark With Isaac Fenech 54:47

10M ago54:47

54:47

Fingermark 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. Fortunat…

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Episode 630: Secrets To Fishing Lake Macquarie In Winter With Dan Guilfoyle 54:46

10M ago54:46

54:46

Like 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 ch…

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Episode 629: Ewen Maddock And Baroon Pocket Bass With David Brace 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

There 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...…

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Episode 628: Botany Bay And Georges River Bream With Deathy And Carl Dubois 51:15

10M ago51:15

51:15

What 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 ple…

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Episode 627: Lake Wendouree Trout With Caitlin Berecry Brooks and Kelsi Gull 26:58

10M ago26:58

26:58

The 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 qua…

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