Australian Lure Fishing

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 that can be targeted either land-based, or by launching a small tinnie where access permits. Luke Galea recently fished Lakefield land-based and came back to the ALF podcast to share his experience with our listeners. _____________________ This is an ALF PLUS episode. The version available to Team Doc Lures members contains 10 minutes of additional pro tips for those wanting to target barramundi land-based. Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast by joining TDL and getting access to the members only editions, online fishing research tools, eBooks, livestreams and more! Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _____________________ Full show notes are available at: https://doclures.com/lakefield-barramundi-luke-galea More Barramundi Episodes On The ALF Podcast: https://doclures.com/species/barramundi-fishing/ Find out about barramundi lures and techniques: https://doclures.com/best-barramundi-lures-techniques/ Best places to fish for barramundi: https://doclures.com/where-to-catch-barramundi/ Best polarised fishing eyewear for barra fishing: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/

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 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 quality without the high price ticket. So today I've brought Tonic Director Doug Phillips onto the podcast to talk about eyewear for anglers generally, but the Tonic offering in particular. For more detailed information on Tonic Sunglasses, please check out my review here: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/ And for those wanting to support the ALF podcast AND get into a great pair of Tonic sunglasses at an awesome price, I've put a special deal together. Sunnies, plus $120 of gifts for less than the retail price of the sunnies alone! You can check it out here: https://doclures.com/tonic/ Need help picking sunglasses that will fit your face, look great and match your fishing needs? Try my Virtual Sunglasses Assistant.

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. 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 favourite film TODAY. SCF Australia has been supporting creators, promoting sustainability in recreational fishing and building a vibrant and high energy community for some years, but of course an event of this magnitude takes a well-oiled team to pull off. So today we're talking to one of SCF's team memebers, Bonnie Cheung, who came to an event as a non-fishing photographer a few years ago and quickly got swept up in the energy and enthusiasm of the SCF community. These day's she's not just a full time content creator for SCF (her dream job), but is also a passionate fisho! Check out the Topwater Film Invitational Get the TFI app to view the videos and vote Apple | Android Go to the show notes: https://doclures.com/tfi-bonnie-cheung

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 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 are then viewable for two weeks on the TFI app. After that, the videos are taken down, never to be seen again. The teams compete for cash and prizes and the winners are determined by a poll of those who view the videos. Sound insane and chaotic? It 100% is. To give us a little glimpse behind the scenes at TFI today's interview is with Kristin "Goody" Goodchild of the "Girls Gone Wild" team - the first all-womens team to compete in TFI. Enjoy! Full show notes: https://doclures.com/tfi-girls-gone-wild

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 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 process and explains what to do, when to do it and how to succeed using a relatively basic set of tackle. ___________________ Did you know that we have a membership program? It's your chance to support the ALF podcast but also get access to some cool fishing info and resources that will help you catch more fish on lures. You can check it out at https://team.doclures.com/ ___________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/secrets-georges-river-jewfish More episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/ Locally relevant episodes: https://doclures.com/tag/botany-bay/

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 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 over many years. _________________ Enjoying the ALF podcast? There's more great content like extended and members only podcast episodes, audio masterclasses and fishing research tools tucked away in the Team Doc Lures members area. So why not consider becoming a member and supporting the podcast today? Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/ _________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/tuross-whiting-steve-starling More episodes about fishing for whiting are available on our website at https://doclures.com/species/whiting-fishing/ Looking for other NSW South Coast fishing spots? https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast/

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 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, cold water fed by snowmelt creates the perfect conditions for these fish too, so expect aggression when the fish take lures and plenty of action once the hooks sink home! Full show notes are available for today's episode over at https://doclures.com/nsw-southern-streams-trout-wayne-dubois

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 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 episode are available at https://doclures.com/tim-the-bream Don't forget, for pro tips and hacks, members-only tackle deals and plenty more, support the ALF podcast by joining TeamDoc Lures at https://team.doclures.com

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 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 catching) quality dusky flathead. This is an info packed episode for anyone fishing this year's Flathead Classic, but also for those planning of targeting flathead on the Gold Coast over the next few months. __________________ There is an ALF PLUS edition of today's episode available to Team Doc Lures members as thanks for supporting the podcast. The PLUS edition contains some golden info for targeting not just flathead, but all manner of species in heavy structure. It's a technique I hadn't tried but now use in my own fishing. To find out more, please support the ALF podcast by becoming a member at https://team.doclures.com today! __________________ Find out more about Gold Coast Fishing Spots: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Check out all of our flathead fishing episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/mastering-gold-coast-flathead-guy-mcconnell

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, 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 and the water warms he knows that the habits and behaviours of the big saltwater barra begin to change too. In today's ALF episode Brodie shares how he targets the fish through the transition from dry to wet season, whether it's in the headwaters of the river systems or further down in the tidal reaches. Tons of great tips and guide secrets in this interview! _____________________ This episode of the ALF podcast is an "ALF PLUS" interview. Those who support the ALF podcast are currently enjoying the extended version of this interview, including a bunch of juicy tips reserved for members only. They're also taking advantage of my ALF companion to research their fishing spots and lure selections, listening to audio masterclasses, and getting members prices on some great tackle offers. Interested? You can check out Team Doc Lures at https://team.doclures.com _____________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/wet-tropics-barramundi-brodie-quaas

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 whiting are super accessible for shore based anglers, plentiful around the northern coastline, fun to catch and pretty good on the table too. So in today's ALF episode Mackay gun Luke Galea shares what he's learned about chasing whiting (and a bycatch of flathead) in his local estuaries using light tackle and topwater lures. _________________________ Today's interview is an "ALF PLUS" episode, with the extended version having been pushed out to Team Doc Lures members. If you'd like the bonus pro-level tips, plus masterclasses, livestreams and access to tackle at members prices please consider supporting the ALF Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _________________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/mackay-topwater-whiting-luke-galea/ Review of polarised sunglasses for whiting: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/ Best deals on sunglasses for whiting: https://team.doclures.com/product/tonic-polarised-sunglasses-package/ More episodes about fishing for whiting are available on our website at https://doclures.com/species/whiting-fishing/

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 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 about Greg's creative journey and what he's learned along the way. Those who are able to get to the event are invited to come along and meet Greg and Jesse.

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 today's ALF episode. Host Greg Vinall explores neophobic and neophilic behaviours in fish and how they affect a thinking anglers strategies. https://doclures.com/neophobic-fish

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 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 fishers plenty of tips to work from. In today's episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast resident bream guru Andrew Death has an awesome conversation with Anthony and (as always) manages to extract some awesome tips for chasing Moreton Bay bream. ___________________________ Today's ALF episode is a "PLUS" edition, so our supporters and members are currently enjoying the extended version of the interview which includes a bunch of really helpful, actionable pro tips. TYou can support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per week. Plus, you'll get access to the awesome tools and resources that are only available to our members. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/death ___________________________ Show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/moreton-bay-bream-fishing-anthony-wishey

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 open their mouths. This episode is definitely a must-listen for anyone keen on getting to meet trophy black bream face to face. __________________ Today's episode is an ALF PLUS episode. That means you can support the ALF podcast and Andrew Death, while getting access to the extended episode, Andrew's big-bream audio masterclass series, a bunch of other online resources and the TDL Tackle collective. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/death __________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/mastering-bemm-river-bream

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 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 gave a very goodaccount of some top fishing opportunities all around the Sydney area. Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/five-best-sydney-fishing-spots-luke-kay

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. 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 others find, and catch, more fingermark. ______________________ This is an ALF PLUS episode, so Team Doc Lures members have access to the full, uncut edition via the members website or their favourite podcast app. Members also receive access to livestreams, audio masterclasses and online tools to take their fishing to the next level. Interested? You can become a TDL member and support the ALF podcast at https://team.doclures.com for less than you'd pay for a up of coffee once a week! _____________________ Full show notes for today's episode: https://doclures.com/port-douglas-fingermark-isaac-fenech/ More ALF Episodes about fingermark fishing: https://doclures.com/species/fingermark-bream-fishing/

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 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 appear. And other species that frequent the system in summer might move on..... although Lake Mac has a couple of tricks up it's sleeve in this regard. Central Coast resident and Lake Macquarie fishing guru Dan Guilfoyle is back for Episode 130 and shares some essential tips for getti8ng the most from your winter fishing in Lake Macquarie. _____________ Don't forget, if you get value from the Australian Lure Fishing podcast you can support us by becoming part of Team Doc Lures. For less than you'd pay for a cup of coffee per week you'll get access to members only audio masterclasses, ALF "PLUS" episodes, livestreams, online tools and resources and amazing deals on fishing gear. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _____________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/lake-macquarie-winter-fishing-dan-guilfoyle

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..... 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 resident who has been instrumental in the ongoing push for these two systems to be stocked for the benefit of recreational anglers. Bracey knows bass and there's probably no one who knows these two storage better, so get set for some next-level fishing advice. ______________ Please consider supporting the ALF Podcast by becominng a Team Doc Lures member. Many episodes, including this one, have extended editions only available to members. But members also get access to a bunch of other resources like masterclasses, live streams, online resources and even tackle deals. Check it out over at team.doclures.com ______________ Full show notes for today's episode: https://doclures.com/ewen-maddock-bass-david-brace

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 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 and Andrew probes Carl on why he's become so obsessed with making and painting lures for bream fishing, how it's made him a better angler and why everyone should take up lure making as a hobby. The full episode is available to Team Doc Lures members who support the podcast by by joining the membership. Members also receive access to audio masterclasses, livestreams, online resources and tackle deals! Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/death/. _______________ Full show notes for today's episode: https://doclures.com/botany-georges-bream-carl-dubois

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 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. _______________ Keen for even more fishing content? Like members-only podcast content, livestreams, eBooks, fishing tools and resources and more? Maybe you should join Team Doc Lures! By becoming a member you'll be supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast and you'll get all of these benefits, plus access to our special deals on tackle! Check it out at: https://team.doclures.com _______________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/wendouree-trout-kelsi-gull

One 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 conversation. They're always popular. And since I hadn't interviewed Jim in quite a long while I thought it was timely to catch up at the start of the deep jigging season to find out how this facinating aspect of fishing had developed since we last spoke. _______________ Want more masterclasses, members-only podcast audio, livestreams, resources and of course members tackle deals? You should consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures! It costs less than a cup of coffee per week and gives you access to all this amazing stuff to level up your fishing. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _______________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/advances-slow-pitch-deep-jigging-jim-potts

Could there be anything better than quietly walking a river system whilst slinging lures at some oversized Murray cod? If there is, I'm struggling to think what it might be! And I'm pretty sure the answer won't be any closer after today's podcast episode with Tyson Zarew. Tyson fishes the Murrumbidgee system from the bank and from small tinnies - and he bats well above the average when it comes to catching big green fish! Today he shares his tips, strategies and of course his favourite lures for cod fishing. _________________ Keen to support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast and get some extra help with your fishing? Why not check out Team Doc Lures. By becoming a member you'll be lending the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast a hand, and getting acess to members only podcast content, livestreams, tools and resources to improve your fishing. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _________________ Full show notes for todays episode: https://doclures.com/murrumbidgee-murray-cod-tyson-zarew

How lucky are Australian anglers? Our largest city, home to around 20% of our entire population is built around not one, but two fishing playgrounds. We're going to focus on Sydney Harbour today with our guest Justin Duggan - and we're going to learn how to target those frustrating kingfish (and other pelagics) at times when they are smashing bait along the shoreline. Frustrating why? Because they can be turning the shoreline to foam as they bust up on small bait like jelly prawns and anchovies. But despite being visible, exciting and active, they can be very difficult to convince to take a lure. Fortunately, Justin will share the techniques and tackle that can change your fortunes! _____________ The members-only "PLUS" edition of this episode is available over at Team Doc Lures. In that version Justin and I go through the techniques he uses to fight tough pelagics from their homes on the light tackle that's necessary to get the bites. Members enjoy the PLUS edition of numerous past episodes, as well as livestreams, audio masterclasses, online tools and tackle offers. Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures for less than you'd spend on a coffee per week! https://team.doclures.com _____________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/sydney-kingfish-justin-duggan/

The continued resurence of the Bluefin Tuna fishery around southern Australia is creating spectacular results for those using traditional tuna fishing techniques. But with fish available in good numbers it creates the opportunity to explore less conventional (and maybe more fun) techniques. Over recent years it's become quite common to stop the boat and cast lures at feeding tuna, usually a stickbait or a diving minnow style lure. But Lee Rayner has discovered that surface poppers can be devastatingly effective on tuna. Working a popper in the right way can result in visually spectacular, heart stopping surface strikes from large and fast moving fish. Check out our other podcast episodes about southern bluefin tuna: https://doclures.com/southern-bluefin-tuna/ For more information about fishing the Port Phillip Bay area: https://doclures.com/fishing-port-phillip-bay/ For more info about fishing Phillip Island and Westernport Bay: https://doclures.com/phillip-island-westernport-bay/ Full show notes for this episode are available at https://doclures.com/melbourne-bluefin-tuna-poppers-lee-rayner

What are the best flathead lures according to dozens of past ALF Podcast guests? That's what we'll explore in today's episode, which is a trailer for members of the public, but a full 40 minute episode for Team Doc Lures members. In the public edition we break down the three most versatile lure styles for flathead fishing. And in the "PLUS" edition we explore some pro tips for using them, plus look at the other lure styles commonly utilisedby those chasing trophy flathead. _____________ Interested in the full episode on the best flathead lures? It's available to Team Doc Lures members now, and you can get immediate access by joining the team and supporting the ALF podcast. Asdie from the "PLUS" version of many podcast episodes, you'll also get access to masterclasses, livestreams, tools and resources only available to Team Doc Lures members. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _____________ Check out all of our flathead fishing episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Full show notes for this episode are available at https://doclures.com/best-flathead-lures-greg-vinall

Jason is an undisputed master of impoundment barramundi fishing. His persistence, determination and commitment made him one of the early pioneers of winter impoundment barra fishing. In fact, pretty much everything Jason did back then was considered unconventional and even though some of it is mainstream today, he still has plenty of secrets to share and myths to dispel. ___________________________ There's 18 more minutes of this interview in the "ALF Plus" edition, where Jason answers questions submitted by Team Doc Lures members. Now you can see who I'll interview next, post questions and get the extended interview. Check out Team Doc Lures! https://team.doclures.com/ ___________________________ Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/monduran-barramundi-jason-wilhelm/ More Barramundi Episodes On The ALF Podcast: https://doclures.com/species/barramundi-fishing/ Find out about barramundi lures and techniques: https://doclures.com/best-barramundi-lures-techniques/ Best places to fish for barramundi: https://doclures.com/where-to-catch-barramundi/ Best polarised fishing eyewear for barra fishing: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/

What can everyday, social anglers learn from the guys and girls who fish on the tournement circuit? Plenty! Tournament anglers put themselves in the situation of having to quickly figure out what's going to work on competition day, regardless of the conditions. They do everything they can to maximise their time on the water and their chances of success. Social anglers might not be competing, but most of us have work, family and other commitments that might limits our fishing opportunities. Today we explore ways that social anglers can get more from their fishing by adopting some of the strategies and tactics used by the tournament guys and girls. ______________ Deathy is a regular ALF contributor and put together the Big Bream Masterclass that's available in the Team Doc Lures members area. If you'd like to support him and brush up on your fishing skills please consider joining Team Doc Lures at https://doclures.com/death/ ______________ Show notes for todays episode are available at https://doclures.com/maximise-fishing-andrew-death

In many ways, there really isn't anything more important in your fishing kit than a quality pair of polarised sunglasses. We all know that quality sunglasses allow is to see through the water surface more clearly, but they also provide protection for our eyes against permanent damage from glare, UV and even the odd hook point. So in today's episode I'm going to go through what you need to know about polarised sunnies asnd give me personal (non-expert) experience. And since Tonic Sunglasses not only produce some of the best on the market but also support ALF listeners and fishing events across Australia, I'm going to demonstrate using their products. ______________ If you need a quality pair of fishing sunglasses, please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast by purchasing them through the Team Doc Lures Tackle Collective. _____________ For full show notes, please go to: https://doclures.com/polarised-fishing-sunglasses-greg-doc-lures-vinall

[Repost] 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/ More Barramundi Episodes On The ALF Podcast: https://doclures.com/species/barramundi-fishing/ Find out about barramundi lures and techniques: https://doclures.com/best-barramundi-lures-techniques/ Best places to fish for barramundi: https://doclures.com/where-to-catch-barramundi/ Best polarised fishing eyewear for barra fishing: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/

For bream enthusiasts in the greater Sydney area, Georges River and the Port Hacking offers some terrific opportunities to throw lures at some quality fish. The area has a diversity of structure, flow and habitat ranging from pontoons and landings to bridge pylons, moorings, boat hulls, oyster racks and plenty more. Josh Carpenter considers this to be his back yard - and ALF bream guru Andrew Death fishes the area often too. So today's episode is a wealth of pro fishing tips that should help anyone keen on targeting bream in the Georges River and Port Hacking! ____________________ Today's interview is an ALF "PLUS" episode, with some parts reserved for those people who support the Australian Lure Fishing podcast. By joining Team Doc Lures you can help keep us on air, plus get access to the "PLUS" content, audio masterclasses and amazing deals on tackle. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/death ____________________ Full show notes are available at https://doclures.com/georges-river-bream-josh-carpenter/

Jungle perch are north Queensland's feisty answer to southern Australia's wild river bass. Visually spectacular, aggressive, wily.... the perfect lure fishing target. For many northerners, the idea of wasing a cool, clear jungle stream and casually flicking lures is pretty hard to resist! And luckily for those in Far North Queensland there is plenty of opportunity to do exactly that. Today's guest is Gaelen McLoughlin, a Cairns-based guide who specialises in taking small parties of anglers into the numerous small coastal streams between Babinda and Mossman in search of jungle perch. Gaz shares plenty of tips for finding an tempting the "Bass of the North". _____________ Please consider joining Team Doc Lures and supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast. Our members are rewarded with exclusive content, amazing deals on tackle and tools and resources to improve their fishing. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com/membership/ ____________ Full notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/cairns-jungle-perch-gaz-mcloughlin

Chasing a few squid using prawn-style jigs should be on every fisho's agenda at some stage, I reckon. Ok, they won't pull you off your feet like a GT or smash a lure off the surface like a big cod (or not often, at least). But squid have a big brain and they're far smarter than any fish. Plus they are one of the most sustainable fishing species we have and a great source of super tasty, healthy protein. So today we're taking a little deeper look into the mysterious an comples world of Australia's most popular recreational squid species...... arrow squid, southern calamari and northern calamari. _______________ You're listening to a trailer of a "PLUS" episode. The full version is available from to Team Doc Lures members, along with other PLUS episodes, livestreams, tackle deals an a bunch more. Support the ALF podcast by getting involved over at Team Doc Lures: https://team.doclures.com _______________ For more ALF episodes about squid fishing go to https://doclures.com/squid-jigging/ Full show notes for today's episode are at https://doclures.com/understanding-squid-greg-vinall

Victoria's Wimmera region tends to fly a little beneath the radar when it comes to sportfishing opportunities, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Rather, they are something of a well-kept secret among the country's freshwater fishing guns. Mitch McMaster is the Operations Manager for Fishcare Victoria and is the Geelong and Bellarine Facilitator. Aside from being a skilled angler, Mitch has a passion for waterways and has been active in Estuary Watch, Coastcare, and of course Fishcare Victoria. Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/wimmera-yellowbelly-mitch-mcmaster

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this episode is packed with practical tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your fishing game. In this episode, we cover essential techniques for straightening your soft plastic lures, ensuring they swim naturally and attract more fish. We'll discuss the importance of proper rigging and how to repair damaged lures using simple household items like super glue and a cigarette lighter. Learn how to store your lures correctly to prevent them from becoming misshapen and discover the benefits of using tungsten putty to adjust the weight of your lures for optimal performance. We also explore how to customise your lures for better action, including tips on creating a weedless presentation with extra wide gape worm hooks and enhancing hook exposure by cutting a slot in the underside of your lures. These simple modifications can make a significant difference in your hook-up rates and overall fishing success. Don't forget to check out our Soft Plastic Lures Bootcamp, where we dive even deeper into these topics and much more. This 12-week course includes live webinars, guest speakers, and a wealth of information on soft plastic fishing. Whether you're targeting bream, snapper, barramundi, or any other species, our bootcamp will provide you with the skills and knowledge to fish more effectively with soft plastics. Full show notes for today's episode can be found at: http://doclures.com/soft-plastic-lure-hacks/

Small jewfish can be targeted all year round from the rocks and headlands of the northern NSW coast, but in Autumn the mullet runs bring the bigger (10-25kg) size class of jewfish close to shore to feed on the prolific food supply. The weeks and months following Anzac Day are the prime time to dust off the jewfish tackle and hits the rocks and headlands in search of jewies. Tristan Sloan grew up in the Ballina area and learned to catch jewfish from the rocks and rock walls at a young age. He's recently returned after a number of years in Northern Ausralia and found that his knowledge and past experience have allowed him to step straight back into consistently catching headland jewfish on lures. ______________ The Australian Lure Fishing Podcast supports Aussie anglers with quality information to improve their fishing results. Now you can support the podcast by becoming a member of Team Doc Lures. Members receive access to "Plus" editions of podcast episodes, members-only episodes and audio masterclasses, amazing tackle deals, livestreams and more! Check it out at https://team.doclures.com ______________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/ballina-headlands-jewfish-tristan-sloan/ More episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/species/jewfish-fishing/

Teemburra Dam barramundi fishing is a cricket scores or donut kind of affair. Impoundment barramundi can be difficult to figure out at the best of times, but this particular storage seems to be especially tricky. Understanding lunar cycles, weather tides (yes, even in a dam) and barramundi behaviour are the key, as today's guest Brendan Pollard explains. _______________________ Exciting news! The La Nina weather patterns that made barra fishing challenging from 2019-2022 have finally broken. All indications are that 2023 will be a bumper barramundi season - are you ready for it? If you are serious about consistently catching metre plus barramundi then now is a fantastic opportunity to enrol in Jase Wilhelm's Impoundment Barra Mastery program. It's barra fishing on steroids! Check it out at: https://team.doclures.com/jase-wilhelm-impoundment-barra-mastery/ _______________________ Full show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/teemburra-barramundi-brendan-pollard/ More Barramundi Episodes On The ALF Podcast: https://doclures.com/species/barramundi-fishing/ Find out about barramundi lures and techniques: https://doclures.com/best-barramundi-lures-techniques/ Best places to fish for barramundi: https://doclures.com/where-to-catch-barramundi/ Best polarised fishing eyewear for barra fishing: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/

What are the fishing opportunities in winter, and how do things differ between northern Australia and the south of the country in the cooler months? In this episode we go beyond water temperature and look at how spawning, hydrological regimes, tidal influences and daylight hours affect fish behaviour. And we unravel some tips about where and when to fish for best results during the winter months. ______________ Have you checked out the Team Doc Lures tackle collective? We now have a select range of quality gear available to ALF listeners at amazing prices. Best of all, when you purchase through the collective you don't just get the best prices, you help support the Australian Lure Fishing podcast. Check it out at: https://team.doclures.com/shop/ _____________ Full show notes available at: https://doclures.com/winter-estuary-fishing-greg-vinall

It's a tough call whenever anyone asks about bucket list destinations for Australian anglers, there are countless options to choose from. So if you're having trouble deciding what your bucket list destinations would be (it's a great problem to have), then this ALF episode won't help at all! In fact, in today's interview with Bomber Farrell we explore five Groote Eylandt fishing adventures to add to your bucket list. From shallow reef to incredible barra estuaries, deepwater jigging and bluewater options, it can all be done from one base at Groote Eylandt. Haven't thought about fishing Groote before? This might get you started! ________________ The ALF podcast is supported by the Team Doc Lures community. For their support, our members receive access to amazing tackle deals, audio masterclasses, extended podcast episodes, livestreams, online tools and more. You can join the TDL community at https://team.doclures.com for less than youd pay for a cup of coffee per week. Why not check it out today? ________________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/five-groote-trips-bomber-farrell

These days dedicated fishing jet skis are opening up fishing opportunities normally only available to the owners of larger trailer boats - but for a fraction of the cost, maintenance and hassle! Youtube Jet Ski fishing enthusiast Paul Hayes gives us an introduction to an exciting and rapidly growing Aussie sportfishing option. ___________________ ENTER THE DRAW TO WIN A JETCAST PRODUCT PACK If you're a small boat, kayak or jetski angler and are sick of your electronics and gear being ruined by salt water or lost over the side then here's your chance to enter the draw for $500 worth of awsome Jetcast products that will fix these issues permanently! It takes 30 seconds to enter, so why not check it out now? Enter the Prize Draw ___________________ Full notes for todays episode: https://doclures.com/introduction-jet-ski-fishing-paul-hayes/

Plenty has been said and written about fishing for Murray Cod in Lake Mulwala, but today's guest is far more qualified to dish out the advice than most. Jack Hocking was born and bred in the Mulwala area and grew up learning to fish both the lake and the Murray River downstream of the dam. These days, Jack makes a living as a professional Murray Cod guide, taking clients onto the lake to experience amazing cod fishing first-hand. ________________ Today's ALF episode is a "PLUS" edition, meaning that Team Doc Lures members are getting a little more help from Jack than the listening public. If you'd like to support the ALF podcast you can get a little extra too - "PLUS" episodes, audio masterclasses, tackle deals, livestreams and more. It costs less than you'd pay for a cup of coffee per week and the value is immense! Check it out at https://team.doclures.com ________________ Show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/lake-mulwala-murray-cod-jack-hocking

Australia's recently released National Recreational Fishing Survey is a very important body of workthat points to a bright future for fishing in this country. The survey didn't just poll anglers, it polled 20 thousand regular Australians to quantify fishing participation rates, attitudes to fishing and the economic and wellbeing benefits that fishing brings to our community. Best of all, it shows the overwhelmingly positive impact that fishing has on Australians. In today's episode I took the opportunity to chat with the top scientist and statistician involved in the survey, Andy Moore, and reflect on the highlights of the findings. If you'd like to watch this intervew on video and see the powerpoints that Andy refers too, it's available at this link: https://doclures.com/nrfs-results-andy-moore

Indy is a marine scientist, passionate fisho and project manager for Tuna Champions, a program dedicated to promoting sustainability in recreational tuna fishing. With those credentials she's well qualified to share a few tips with us about how we can go about hooking and landing some quality SBT! So enjoy the conversation and make a few notes as ALF Host Caitlin Berecry-Brooks extracts some great info from Indy. _______________ Enjoying the ALF Podcast? Please consider joining our team to show your support and help keep the show on air. For less than you'd pay for a cup of coffee per week you can get access to audio masterclasses, "PLUS" episodes, livestreams, online research tools and more. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _______________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/southern-bluefin-tuna-indy-thompsen/

Bream are one of the most common, though not always the easiest, targets for Australia's lure fishing enthusiasts - and Sydney has plenty to offer those who sling lures at this species. In today's ALF episode resident host Andrew Death chats with Tom Slater, tournament bream fisher and Product Development Manager for Daiwa Australia. The waters around Sydney are Tom's home ground and he definitely has a knack for extracting some quality bream from them. This interview has plenty of tips for the lures Tom like to use and the techniques he's developed for fishing them. _______________ This is an ALF PLUS episode, so Team Doc Lures members can enjoy listening to some extra pearls of wisdom from Tom that will definitely help move the needle on your bream fishing. There's also Deathy's Big Bream Masterclass series, fishing maps, tackle offers and more available to Team Doc Lures members. Chedk it out at https://team.doclures.com/death _______________ Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/sydney-bream-tom-slater

There seems to be a growing snobbery around the topic of lure fishing vs bait fishing. Yep, I gravitate toward lure fishing, but surely there is room for both. I'm not sure exactly why that is, but some of the commentary would suggest that elements of the lure fishing fraternity see bait fishing as being an "easy" way to catch fish. And by inference, lure fishing must therefore require more skill and those who catch fish on lures must be better anglers. I'd argue that bait fishing is easier for beginners to get results, and perhaps there is a greater possibility of "fluking" the occassional trophy fish on bait than on lures (maybe). But in many ways it's easier to catch larger numbers of fish on lures and often better quality fish, too. So when the question comes up "why would you fish with lures when you could catch more fish with bait?" I guess the answer has to be "the same reason you fish with bait when you could catch more fish on lures! _________________ If you're not having the success you'd like on lures, maybe it's time to get involved with Team Doc Lures? You'll find a whole bunch of resources just for lure fishers, including masterclasses, tackle deals and a bunch of other stuff designed to help you catch more fish using lures. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _________________ Show notes for today's episode are available at : https://doclures.com/myths-lure-vs-bait

Today's ALF episode is great news for the tens of thousands of anglers across Australia's north who don't own a boat and would love a better land-based fishing experience. Central Queensland sponsored angler, fishing writer and YouTuber Luke Galea spends a lot of time fishing from the shore, despite having both a boat and a kayak to fish from. He finds that shore based fishing allows him to take advantage of opportunities to wet a line that he couldn't use if he was restricted to boat fishing. Knowing how and where to fish from the shore enables Luke to make a quick stop on the way home from work to chase bread and butter species like bream, whiting and flathead, or target icon fish like barra, jacks, queenfish, GTs, threadfin and more. Windows of as little as 30 minutes aren't work launching a boat for, but the results from shore casting can be very rewarding. _______________ Keen for more help with your lure fishing? By joining Team Doc Lures you'll be supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast. In return you'll receive: Members-only audio masterclasses ALF "Plus" episodes Livestreamed workshops Access to members-only tackle deals Discounts from our tackle partners The keys to our exclusive fishing research tool and More! The cost is less than you'd spend on a cup of coffee per week, so it's exceptional value. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _______________ Full show notes for today's e[pisode ara available at: https://doclures.com/land-based-mackay-luke-galea

The humble flathead is an awesome sportfish and a great training ground for anyone wanting to explore lure fishing. Super accessible to most of the Australian population, often a very willing lure taker, gives a good account of itself on light tackle...... and pretty damn good on the chew if you want to take one or two home for a feed. In todays episode I explore a few interesting facts about flathead gleaned from the scentific literature. Understanding how different their vision is from that of other fish species, their use of their highly evolved body shape and the ways to get a lure in front of them and get it seen can help improve your results. ___________________ In the ad-free members version of today's episode we go even further, looking at the flatheads cone of vision, exploring whether UV is a factor and delving into their other sensory systems such and smell and vibration detection. Team Doc Lures Members get a bunch of these pro-level resources, interactive fishing maps, audio and video masterclasses and plenty more. Support the ALF Podcast by becoming a member today! https://team.doclures.com ___________________ Sunglasses for flathead fishing: https://team.doclures.com/product/tonic-polarised-sunglasses-package/ More flathead fishing episodes in the doc lures archives: https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Show notes for todays episode are available here: https://doclures.com/understanding-flathead

You don't need to fish tournaments in order to benefit from listening while a tournament guy at the top of his game shares tips and hints. Anyone who's keen on bream fishing with lures will benefit from today's conversation between Jon Chen and Andrew Death, but especially those who are planning on fishing in Victoria's Bemm River system. Jon unpacks a myriad of tips and tricks that have been behind his excellent tournament resuts on the Bemm in th past, and shares what he'll be doing in an upcoming tournament. ______________ Today's intervew is a "PLUS" episode, so Team Doc Lures members are getting extra info about how to make and use resin head bream jigs and how to systematically break down the Bemm system to find where the fish are feeding and what they are biting on. To get access to all PLUS epiosdes, along with audio masterclasses, livestreams, eBooks, online resources and members tackle deals, check out Team Doc Lures membership now! https://team.doclures.com _____________ Show Notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/bemm-bream-chen-death

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 stories are more like what I expect from yellowtail kingfish or trevally fishos than those who target flathead. It's inspiring stuff! _____________________ This is an ALF PLUS Episode, so there is a members-only version with extra help for those wanting to target topwater flathead. Support the ALF Podcast by becoming a member today and you'll get all of the "PLUS" episodes, plus audio masterclasses, video livestreams, online fishing tools/resources and access to our exclusive tackle collective for great deals on tackle. And it will cost less than you'd pay for a cup of coffee per week. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com _____________________ Get the good oil on Forster Fishing Spots at: https://doclures.com/fishing-at-forster/ Catch all of our flathead fishing episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Show notes for todays ALF Episode are available at https://doclures.com/forster-flathead-russell-babekuhl

Many ALF listeners love their land-based fishing, and right now conditions are perfect in North Queensland for a little beach lure flicking. So to inspire and inform you, we're running a repost of my interview with gun Townsville angler and repeat ALF podcast guest Vinnie Versfeld. In this conversation Vinnie shares his tips for sight casting to a ton of different species on the flats. From barra to queenies, jacks and the bread and butter species, Vinnie takes us through what we need to know about chasing tropical fish on the flats. _________________________ Keen for some extra ALF goodness? Support the podcast by joining Team Doc Lures and you'll receive extra resources such as members only episodes, live streams, tackle deals, fishing research tools and a bunch more to take your fishing to the next level. https://team.doclures.com _________________________ Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://doclures.com/townsville-flats-sight-fishing-vinnie-versfeld/