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 in Corio Bay, from finding fish to presenting just the right lure in just the right place. Full show notes are available here: https://doclures.com/corio-bay-snapper-john-didge/

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 of the few anglers who has really taken the time to understand this fish and explains how to find it and target it in crystal clear, shallow water. Full show notes are available at http://doclures.com/cairns-coral-reef-flats-chinaman-fish-sticks/

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.com/st-georges-basin-flathead-greg-reid/ Looking for other NSW South Coast fishing spots? https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast/ Check out all ALF podcast episodes about flathead fishing: https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/

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 https://doclures.com/hawkesbury-river-estuary-perch-dan-selby/

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://doclures.com/botany-port-hacking-flathead-gary-brown/

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 our full flathead archive: https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Find Gold Coast fishing spots: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Full show notes can be downloaded from https://doclures.com/gold-coast-flathead-fishing-dougie-burt/

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 most from a few quick hours on the stones. Find Gold Coast Fishing Spots at: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Full show notes at https://doclures.com/gold-coast-tailor-fishing-paul-burt/

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 and walks us through his strategies for targeting barra in the central Queensland river systems. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/mackay-barramundi-mick-hassett/

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 the techniques you'll need. Show Notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/moreton-bay-jewfish-nabeel-issa/ More ALF Podcast episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/ More Information about fishing Moreton Bay: https://doclures.com/tag/moreton-bay/

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 https://doclures.com/sydney-yellowfin-tuna-tim-simpson/

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-kingfish-rob-maya/

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 trout fishing option. In this episode he explains exactly how to target these fish, including the tackle, the lures and the techniques that get results. Full show notes available at https://warrnambool-brown-trout-mark-gercovich/

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 our chances on Glenlyon Dam. Full show notes available at: https://doclures.com/glenlyon-dam-murray-cod-curtis-parker/

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 giving this fishery a crack. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/wivenhoe-somerset-bass-scott-mitchell/

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 inlets, all of which hold quality fish for those who know their secrets. Full show notes available at: https://doclures.com/wet-tropics-barramundi-karim-de-ridder/

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 it. Enjoy, I hope you find it useful.

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 available at https://doclures.com/lake-borumba-bass-keeghan-painter/

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 bunch of myths and misconceptions around catching jewfish on lures. Full show notres are available at https://doclures.com/greater-sydney-jewfish-chris-cleaver/ More episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/ More information about fishing around Sydney: https://doclures.com/tag/sydney-harbour-fishing-spots/

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. Tim goes through the tackle, lures and techniques - plus gives us a few pointers on where to find fish. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/brisbane-bass-tim-morgan/

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 off handsomely. In this episode Nigel explains the tackle, lures and techniques he uses to consistently take deep water snapper on lures. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/sunshine-coast-snapper-nigel-webster/

At certain times of year the Derwent Estuary receives waves of migrating baitfish pushing up from the salt into the freshwater. At these times brown trout often move from the more usual freshwater habitat to the estuary to feast on easy forage. Hobart fishing personality Plinio Taurian has been fishing for trout in the Derwent Estuary for 10 years and has learned a thing or two about catching what can often be a challenging and frustrating target. In this episode Plinio shares his secrets for catching sea run brown trout, from his preferred bite windows to the favourite lures and tackle he packs for a sea trout mission. Full show notes available at: https://doclures.com/derwent-estuary-sea-trout-plinio-taurian/

Queenfish are a common inshore pelagic fish around our northern coastline - and being (usually) reliable, they're a wonderful sport fishing target. In this episode, Karratha based lure and fly specialist Charles Kretzmann explains how to find and tempt queenfish in his local waters. Full show notes available at: https://doclures.com/karratha-queenfish-charles-kretzmann/

Blue nosed threadfin (aka blue salmon) are a prevalent northern Australian sport fish that's often overlooked by anglers more focused on iconic species such as barramundi and king threadfin. Broome angler Mark Bantich explains that the humble blue nosed threadfin has a lot to offer. Abundant, accessible from the shore, aggressive and tasty, this species ticks plenty of boxes. Mark explains the two styles of fishing for this species and gives some pointers to anglers visiting Broome who may like to give them a go. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/broome-blue-nosed-threadfin-mark-bantich/

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 search of jewfish for nine years - and he's seen and caught a lot of jew in that time. In Episode 88 he unloads a ton of great tips about finding fish, picking tides, choosing the right tackle and lures.... and plenty more. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/hawkesbury-fishing/ More episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/mulloway-fishing/ More information about fishing the Hawkesbury system: https://doclures.com/hawkesbury-river-fishing-spots/

Impoundment Barra can be tricky at the best of times. But in Peter Faust Dam they're either shut down and hard to tempt, or they're big and hard to manage in the dense timber. Local Barra junkie's, fishing journos and sponsored anglers Matt and Nick wells have the answers though. They've pulled over 1000 barra from these waters over recent years, including plenty of monsters over the 1m mark. In this episode they share their tips for getting in on the impoundment barra action, with tons of gems for anyone interested in giving big impoundment barra a go. Full show notes are available at: https://doclures.com/peter-faust-dam-barramundi-wells-boys/

Andy Sparnon is a Gold Coast based fishing personality and YouTuber who specialises in unlocking amazing shore-based fishing opportunities in South East Queensland. In this episode Andy shares his strategies for fishing land locked lakes for species more commonly considered to be inshore boat fishing targets. GT's, barracuda, various trevallies, queenfish, tarpon, even milkfish are there for the taking, along with jewfish, mangrove jacks, flathead and the regular estuary targets. Gedt the full show notes at https://doclures.com/gold-coast-land-based-sport-fishing-andy-sparnon/

During the dry season when the rivers around Mackay are low and the weather is cool is a great time to trek into some top sweetwater fishing destinations and pick up barramundi, mangrove jack, sooty grunter and jungle perch. In this Episode Mackay fishing personality Luke Galea gives some great advice for anyone wanting to give this style of fishing a shot. From identifying spots to preparing for your trip, finding fish and staying safe, Luke covers all you need to know. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/mackay-winter-sweetwater-fishing-luke-galea/

Queensland's Gold Coast is undoubtedly one of the best locations in Australia to target mammoth dusky flathead. In this episode, gun Gold Coast angler and lure expert John Costello explains his strategies for targeting XL flathead in water as shallow as 20cm. From when and where to fish to the lures and techniques he uses, John is an open book in this inspiring interview. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/gold-coast-flathead-fishing-john-costello/

Rockhampton is fast developing a reputation as a barramundi fishing hotspot - and local angler Sam Gibson is doing nothing to dispell that rumour! Sam explains the amazing barra fishing opportunities within clear, sandy bottomed waters on Rockhampton's doorstep and the unconventional approach he uses to catch them. In this episode Sam dismisses the common misconceptions about where barra hold in these systems and what lures and techniques work best on them. For full show notes go to https://doclures.com/rockhampton-barramundi-fishing-sam-gibson/

Jewfish are one of the more challenging southern estuary targets for keen lure fishos. They can take a bit of figuring out, but the rewards can definitely be worth the effort. In this episode Gold Coast estuary fishing specialist Brad Smith explains some unusual but very effective techniques he's develop[ed for targeting jewfish in the estuaries of northern NSW and southern Queensland. Brad takes us step by step through how he targets fish that most angelrs can't reach, and explains the gar and techniques you'll need to do the same. Find Gold Coast Fishing spots: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Show notes https://doclures.com/nsw-seq-estuary-jewfish-brad-smith/ More episodes on lure fishing for jewfish: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/

Spanish mackerel have it all. Speed, aggression, acrobatics. They're an awesome inshore and offshore gamefish and one of the more popular fishing targets for northern trailerboat anglers. In this episode Kyle Hennig takes us to the coastal waters near his home of Townsville and gives us the lowdown on how to find and catch Spanish mackerel in his part of the world. Kyle explains in detail the lures and other tackle he uses and the techniques he employs for targeting Spanish mackerel. Full show notes at https://doclures.com-townsville-spanish-mackerel-kyle-hennig/

Lake Eildon is Victoria's year-round Murray cod fishery. During the winter months the cod numbers are definitely lower, but anglers who brave the cold are rewarded with a better quality of fish. In this episode well-known Victorian angler and fishing journalist John Cahill takes us to Eildon in search of his beloved cod. John goes through the tackle and explains his most successful techniques for targeting big cod in this storage. Full show notes are available at : https://doclures.com/lake-eildon-murray-cod-john-cahill/

Despite being a highly urbanised system within Melbourne's metropolitan ares, the Maribyrnong River is an excellent bream fishery with plenty of quality fish to be found. In this episode tournament angler and kayak bream specialist Dale Baxter shares a few tips for fishing the system that he fishes pretty much every week. Dale's intimate familiarity with the Maribyrnong and its resident bream is evident as he shares his tips on finding fish and the techniques he uses to catch them. For a full archive of Doc Lure's bream fishing episodes: https://doclures.com/bream-fishing/ More info on fishing Melbournes rivers and estuaries: https://doclures.com/fishing-melbourne-lakes-rivers/ Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/maribyrnong-river-bream-fishing-dale-baxter/

Jewfish are a popular but challenging target for our southern estuary anglers. Winter is a great time to target them in the estuaries of Northern New South Wales Mark Saxon is a former professional fisherman, sportfishing guide of almost 10 years and developer of a line of lure scents. In this episode he shares his secrets for finding and targeting this magic sportfishing species. Full sow notes can be found at https://doclures.com/hastings-river-jewfish-mark-saxon/ More ALF podcast episodes about jewfish fishing: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/

Aussie bream and bass tournament angler Tony Neal made his first foray into the massive US bass tournament circuit with a 26th placing at the 2018 WON BASS tournament at Lake Mead, Nevada. As he prepares to return to Lake Mead in 2019, Tony reflects on the path that led him to that first competition, the road ahead in the US and how easily other Aussies could follow in his footsteps. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/lake-mead-largemouth-bass-tony-neal/

The Manning River system holds some quality jewfish, but like anywhere they're not always easy to catch. In this episode local angler, jewfish specialist and Youtuber Adam Maddalena unloads a pile of tips and tricks for finding and catching jewfish in the Manning Estuary. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/manning-river-jewfish-adam-maddalena/ More episodes on lure fishing for jewfish: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/

The Clarence River in NSW is a large system that's famous for its wild Australian bass fishery. But that doesn't mean that they come easily! In this episode well known tournament angler and kayak fishing enthusiast Mat Cameron shares some secrets for finding and targeting bass in this amazing system. Mat's tips will have you well stocked with the right gear and fully informed when the bass fishery reopens on 1 September! For full show notes, go to https://doclures.com/clarence-river-bass-fishing-matthew-cameron/

The quality of Murray Cod fishing in Southeast Queensland is one of the states best kept secrets. While many people head for the impoundments of NSW and Victoria in search of cod, there's plenty of great opportunities on Brisbane's doorstep too. In this Episode I catch up with SEQ freshwater fishing specialist Jason Ehrlich, who walks us through the tricks of the trade for catching cod in that part of the world...... and there are a few differences between the NSW and Qld cod scenes, too! Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/seq-murray-cod-fishing-jason-ehrlich/

Allan Bevan is a 24 year veteran of the Perth charter boat scene and played a pivotal role in opening up the Samsonfish jigging scene. But in this episode he shares his passion and knowledge for catching snapper. Western Australian's refer to these fish as "pinkies", regardless of the size they reach. And they certainly do reach some very large proportions in that part of the world. During our interview Allan chats candidly about the many tips tricks he uses to connect his clients with quality snapper, sharing lures techniques and tips for finding fish. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/perth-snapper-allan-bevan

I love finding anglers who are doing things that challenge the common beliefs. For Victorians who fish Port Phillip Bay, snapper have always been a spring and summer option. But recently a handful of knowledgeable anglers have proven that snapper are a year-round option in the bay. Paul Malov is a Melbourne resident, successful tournament bream angler and kayak fishing enthusiast. He's one of that small group of anglers who are tapping into the Port Phillip bay winter snapper opportunity. In this episode Paul lifts the lid on a few myths, explaining the lures, locations and techniques that give him consistent results on the local snapper population. Full episode show notes are available at: https://doclures.com/port-phillip-bay-winter-snapper-paul-malov/

Southern Bluefin Tuna have become a genuine target for South West Victoria's lure fishermen in recent years. Advances in trailerboat technology have opened new waters, while recovery of the SBT fishery means more fish are coming close to the coastline. It all adds up to a spectacular fishing opportunity! Warrnambool fishing identity and sponsored angler Luke Smith spends a lot of time working on the tuna charter boats and has learned plenty about catching this ocean speedster. In this episode Luke explains how we can all get in on the act with Southern Bluefin Tuna. For full show notes go to https://doclures.com?sw-victoria-southern-bluefin-tuna-luke-smith/

The Gippsland Lakes have long been considered one of the premier, productive black bream fisheries of Victoria. And since luring bream can be somewhat challenging at times, we've headed to this southern fishing heaven with Tournament guru Dan Mackrell. Dan's tournament techniques have enabled him to do very well on bream in the Gippsland lakes...... and luckily he shares quite a few of them in this podcast episode. There's a lot of info in here, so be sure and download the show notes at https://doclures.com/gippsland-bream-dan-mackrell/

Baffle Creek is a very popular central Queensland fishing destination, and who better to take us there than fishing personality and local, Jason Medcalf? Jason has a reputation for knowing ho to extract some seriously good jacks out of this system. But in the cooler months the jacks play a little hard to get, so he plays with a ton of other species - as we find out. Jason takes us through the tackle, the tides, the techniques and the lures he chooses for best results in this amazingly productive system. Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/baffle-creek-winter-fishing-jason-medcalf/

Eungella Dam is a central Queensland angling paradise, famous for holding some top quality sooty grunter. In this episode gun tournament angler and local fishing guru Dan Grech unloads a ton of great tips for targeting this feisty species at Eungella. From bite windows to an unusual method for finding fish, plus a rundown of the lures that have won Dan some Sooty Grunter tournaments, this episode covers it all! Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/eungella-sooty-grunter-dan-grech/

Steve Morgan is a well known bream tournament angler with plenty of success under his belt. In fact, he's caught more bream than he cares to remember! In this episode Steve takes us to the Gold Coast where bream aggregate in the lower reaches of the estuaries during the winter in preparation for spawning. In his usual style, Steve lays out in full detail the secrets you want to know in order to get a bag of bream, whether you're aiming to win a tournament or just enjoy some social fishing. Full show notes and resources are available from https://doclures.com/gold-coast-bream-steve-morgan/