Australian Lure Fishing

The Mulgrave River system in Far North Queensland offer anglers the opportunity to drift fish some amazing, snag studded freshwater and brackish environments in search of jungle perch and sooty grunter. Cairns-based local guide is a seasoned pro at giving anglers this experience and today shares his top tips for anyone wanting to give it a go. ________________________ There's an ALF Plus version of this episode and it's available to members at https://team.doclures.com Brett and I talk about setting up boats for skinny water drift fishing, plus options for land-based sooty grunter and JP anglers. ____________________________ Get today's show notes at: The Mulgrave River system in Far North Queensland offer anglers the opportunity to drift fish some amazing, snag studded freshwater and brackish environments in search of jungle perch and sooty grunter. Cairns-based local guide is a seasoned pro at giving anglers this experience and today shares his top tips for anyone wanting to give it a go. ________________________ There's an ALF Plus version of this episode and it's available to members at https://team.doclures.com Brett and I talk about setting up boats for skinny water drift fishing, plus options for land-based sooty grunter and JP anglers. ____________________________ Get today's show notes at: https://doclures.com/mulgrave-sooty-grunter-jungle-perch-brett-parks/

The Gold Coast offers some great opportunities for small boat anglers to target quality snapper on lures relatively short distances from the shore. Local angler and fishing writer Will Kitching is one of those blokes who loves nothing better that to tempt some snapper on a range of lures. Note: At the time of publishing a closed season is in place on snapper in Queensland waters, so please wait a couple of weeks for the season to open before putting todays info into action! _______________________ Enjoying The ALF Podcast? I've produced 400 episodes now, giving Aussie anglers massive FREE resource to tap into. But it wasn't free to produce, so please consider joining Team Doc Lures and getting extra members-only resources! https://team.doclures.com _______________________ Gold Coast fishing spots: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Full snapper episodes archive: https://doclures.com/snapper/ Today's show notes can be found at: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-snapper-will-kitching/

Flathead probably aren't the first species on your mind if you're fishing central Queensland, there's so much to choose from. But the humble flattie is reliable, fun and accessible for anyone, even if you don't have a boat. Mackay sponsored angler Nick Moore targets lots of species, but flathead are one of his go to species when he has limited time and just wants to get out for a bit of fun and a tasty feed. ___________________________ There's a bonus 8 minutes of this interview in ALF Plus, where Nick shares some super cool tips about turning your mobile phone into a fishing tool with maps and apps. Available now for Team Doc Lures members! Check it out: https://team.doclures.com ___________________________ Check out all of our flathead episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/mackay-flathead-nick-moore/

In Episode 398 Greg goes rogue once again and takes ove the microphone in a rambling rant about fish senses, how fish communicate with each other and why lure fishers should even care! _______________ Want to know more about scents and attractants, what works and what doesn't? We have a Masterclass scheduled with Dr Ben Diggles, fisheries scientist, gun angler and key player in the development of S-Factor scent coming up for Team Doc Lures members. Join us and fire Ben and myself a few questions! https://team.doclures.com/ _______________ Show notes for today's episode: https://doclures.com/unscripted-rant-fish-behaviour/

Never underestimate the sporting opportunities of our numerous bread and butter estuary species, like the humble Aussie salmon. Hard fighting, often cooperative, reasonably abundant and accessible to our southern anglers. What more could you want? Brent Hodges loves targeting Australian salmon in southern NSW estuaries over the winter months and share plenty of tips with our listeners in today's episode. __________________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast by joining Team Doc Lures and enjoying the ALF Plus extended episodes and audio masterclasses. Check it out here: https://team.doclures.com __________________________ show notes for today's episode available at https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast-salmon-brent-hodges/ More about fishing on the NSW South Coast: https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast/

Never underestimate the sporting opportunities of our numerous bread and butter estuary species, like the humble Aussie salmon. Hard fighting, often cooperative, reasonably abundant and accessible to our southern anglers. What more could you want? Brent Hodges loves targeting Australian salmon in southern NSW estuaries over the winter months and share plenty of tips with our listeners in today's episode. __________________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing podcast by joining Team Doc Lures and enjoying the ALF Plus extended episodes and audio masterclasses. Check it out here: https://team.doclures.com __________________________ show notes for today's episode available at https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast-salmon-brent-hodges/

Nestled between the major populations of Sydney and the NSW Central Coast, the Hawkesbury River system comes under plenty of fishing pressure. Local gun Aaron Papas reckons a lot of people overlook the tributaries of this massive estuary system, and that there's tons of missed opportunities as a result. Aaron should know - he's been targeting jewfish in the system for 30 years and for the last 8 or so years has fished almost exclusively for jewfish and 100% on lures. _________________________ This is a great ALF episode, but it's even better over in ALF Plus, where Aaron drops some bonus gold nuggets. ALF plus is the extended podcast edition exclusively for the people who support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast. Interested? Check out: https://team.doclures.com _________________________ Show notes for this episode: https://team.doclures.com/hawkesbury-jewfish-aaron-papas/

Daniel has been acquainting himself with Burrinjuck's Murray cod population for the past two decades and has been using live sonar to the max, making some interesting discoveries about cod behaviour along the way. In this episode he takes us to his home waters and shares some tips and advice for anyone interested in targeting the big green fish. ________________________ There's more to this podcast episode, and Team Doc Lure members are getting it. By joining TDL you not only support the future of the ALF podcast, you get the "Plus" episodes, audio masterclasses and more. Check it out today! https://team.doclures.com ________________________ Show notes for todays episode are available at https://doclures.com/burrinjuck-murray-cod-daniel-webber/

Australia has a large audience of podcast listeners interested in outdoorsy subjects like fishing, hunting, diving, bushwalking, surfing, camping, four wheel driving, bird watching....... you name it. The problem is, there's not nearly enough quality podcasts for that audience. So for those interested in starting an outdoors podcast Greg is planning to share his experience in some free webinars. You can choose from two sessions: 16 August at 8pm AEST or 19 August at 9.30am AEST. Bring your questions! To Register Visit: https://team.doclures.com/podcasting-101-for-outdoors-businesses/

See if you can figure out the identity of the mystery fish before Doc spills the beans. Then we'll have a chat about the real reasons that species is under pressure - and what we can all do about it. __________________ Enjoy the free ALF podcast? Then you'd love ALF Plus because we go even deeper into the pro tips for catching your favourite species. Support the ALF podcast, get ALF Plus over at Team Doc Lures. https://team.doclures.com __________________ Get Today's Show notes at https://doclures.com/mystery-fish/

Awoonga Dam has been the subject of several barramundi episodes on ALF in the past, and for good reason. The system has rebounded from the 2011 floods in style and is now producing lots of fish around the magic metre mark. Dean Silvester is an angler who spends a fair bit of time homing in on the impoundment fish and in this episode shares some of his learnings from this lake. _______________________ Want to support the ALF podcast AND get the ALF Plus interviews, audio masterclasses and more? Check out Team Doc Lures and become part of my exclusive community today! https://team.doclures.com _______________________ Get todays show notes at https://doclures.com/awoonga-barramundi-dean-silvester/

Marlin fishing has never been more accessible to small boat anglers and NSW South Coast angler Malcolm Munro takes every opportunity to get out amongst them. In todays episode Malcolm shares his no-nonsense approach to finding, hooking and boating striped and black marlin. _________________________ Help support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures! TDL members get audio masterclasses, ALF Plus episodes, expert panels and more! Check it out at: https://team.doclures.com _________________________ Check out today's show notes at https://doclures.com/jervis-bay-marlin-malcolm-munro/ For articles about fishing the Jervis Bay area: https://doclures.com/fishing-in-jervis-bay/ Looking for other NSW South Coast fishing spots? https://doclures.com/nsw-south-coast/ More episodes about striped marlin: https://doclures.com/striped-marlin/

Dhufish are an iconic WA species. Slow pitch jigging is a highly misunderstood technique. And Tyrone Yahiya specialises in slow pitch jigging for Dhufish, among other species. It's definitely a recipe for another cracker ALF episode! __________________________ There's an ALF Plus version of this interview that has 8 extra minutes packed with absolute gold as Tyrone and I get into detail about how to slow jig properly. It's available for those who support the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc Lures, so why not check it out: https://team.doclures.com __________________________ You'll find show notes for todays episode at https://doclures.com/perth-dhufish-tyrone-yahiya/

It might not happen every day, but every so often Moreton Bay's snapper population starts smashing small lures off the surface in water only a metre or less deep. When that happens, today's guest Mike Connolly is ready and waiting - and today he shares how we can be, too. ___________________ Thanks to all of my Team Doc Lures members for making todays episode possible! If you'd like to contribute to the ALF podcast, please consider joining Team Doc Lures. As a bonus, you'll get audio masterclass, ALF Plus episodes and more! https://team.doclures.com ___________________ Todays show notes

Sydney is at the junction where it's possible to catch both the tropical yellowfin tuna and the polar southern bluefin tuna at the same place, depending on time of year, currents and so on. In today's episode high profile bluewater angler and photographer Al McGlashan shares how anyone with the ability to get outside Sydney Heads can potentially get in on the tuna action. _______________________ Are you enjoying the ALF Podcast? If so, please consider contributing to keeping the show on air and making new episodes by joining Team Doc Lures. Doing so gives you access to a bunch of members-only resources and keeps ALF alive and well! https://team.doclures.com _______________________ Todays show notes: https://doclures.com/sydney-tuna-al-mcglashan/

Mallacoota has something of a reputation for being the home of big black bream. In today's episode, former tournament champ Chris Wright shares what we need to know about fishing for them during the cooler months. _______________________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures. Member's get audio masterclasses, ALF plus extended episodes and more! https://team.doclures.com _______________________________ Episode 387 show notes: https://doclures.com/mallacoota-bream-chris-wright/

Fishing Far North Queensland and don't want to go all they way out to the reef? Wonky holes are a great inshore option that hold plenty of desirable species and among them is the large mouth nannygai. In Episode 386 Nicko Fewtrell takes us to the Bloomfield area in Far North Queensland and explains his strategies and techniques for finding wonky holes and targeting monster nannys. ___________________________ Some of the best information about finding wonky holes is in the ALF Plus version of this episode where Nicko and I get into great detail on how to find wonky holes. Team Doc Lures Members have access to all ALF Plus episodes, so check it out at: https://team.doclures.com/ ___________________________ You'll find show notes for today's episode at https://doclures.com/bloomfield-nannygai-nicko-fewtrell/

Bretto is an iconic tackle industry personality whose passion for fishing saw him start working in the Shimano warehouse around the time Squidgies burst onto the scene. Over the decades he's been instrumental in the development and introduction of a bunch of iconic lures into the Australian market. In this interview we explore some of the back stories of lure development and distribution. ____________________________ Want more of this episode? The ALF Plus extended episode contains 10 minutes of seriously good conversation where Bretto shares the top 5 lures every Aussie angler should have in their kit. Support the ALF podcast and check out the Plus edition at Team Doc Lures: https://team.doclures.com ____________________________ Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/development-lures-bretto-wilson/

While the lure fishing can get a bit tough in Victoria over the winter months there are still lots of opportunities. Redfin perch are one of those species - and a good population of them in the Barwon River system puts great winter fishing within very easy range of Geelong and Melbourne anglers. Vic fishing identity Alan Bonnici is no stranger to this system - or others in the area that fish well for redfin. In todays ALF episode he gives clear and easily followed advice that make it easy for anglers of any level to give the Barwon redfin population a go! ________________________ Want to support the ALF Podcast AND want even more fishing advice from the best in the biz? Check out the Team Doc Lures community for audio masterclasses, extended ALF episodes, eBooks, expert panels and plenty more! https://team.doclures.com ________________________ Today's show notes: https://doclures.com/barwon-river-redfin-perch-alan-bonnici/

Glen "Stewie" Stewart has been around fishing circles for his whole life but is particularly experienced and well respected for his freshwater fishing and writing exploits. Of course, with Murray cod being the pinnacle of Australia's native freshwater species, Stewie has spent countless hours, days and weeks in pursuit of this species. For today's ALF episode we've thrown away the usual script and chosen to talk more generally about Stewies strategies for catching cod using swimbait techniques. ___________________________ There's an extended edition of this interview available to Team Doc Lures members and some of the best tips from this entire chat are in that edition. Isn't it time you joined Team Doc Lures? https://team.doclures.com ___________________________ Full show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/swimbait-murray-cod-glen-stewart/

Redfin perch are always a popular topic with our Victorian listeners, and they're available in both size and quantity in Lake Fyans. Today's guest Angus James has made the finding and catching of larger redfin his mission and regularly fishes Lake Fyans for very consistent results. In today's episode he shares a few of his secrets with our ALF audience. _________________________ There's more to this interview! Right now my team Doc Lures members are enjoying an extended episode where Angus talks about his secret redfin weapon and his strategies for catching the larger reddies. You can get this and other great resources at Team Doc Lures: https://team.doclures.com _________________________ https://doclures.com/lake-fyans-redfin-angus-james

In todays ALF episode I go off on a random chat about how fish think (or don't think) as the case may be. We find out why thinking like a fish might be exactly what some anglers already do and not the most effective or productive way to spend your fishing time. Intrigued? Have a listen and let me know what you reckon (ie show me that you're thinking). __________________________ If you get value from the ALF podcast and want to support future episodes, please consider joining the hundreds of other anglers who have joined Team Doc Lures and now have access to the members-only resources to really help their fishing jump ahead. https://team.doclures.com __________________________ https://doclures.com/thinking-like-fish/

For those fishing the subtropical areas on Australia's east and west coasts there's a striking, super fast, hard fighting coastal sport fish that sometimes drops off the radar. It's the Giant Herring, a slender, sleek fish that bites aggressively and launches itself into the air the moment it's hooked. SEQ fishing personality Peter Herbst has made a habit of getting among the GH regularly, figuring out their habits and honing the techniques that get them to take a lure. In todays episode Peter shares his experience and puts those fishing in SE Queensland in the box seat for some serious herring action! ___________________________ Interested in the extended version of this interview? It's available on ALF Plus, exclusively for Team Doc Lures members. Peter and I talk about what else to fish for in Tin Can Bay when the herring are quiet, how to prepare your boat for herring fishing and some secrets to finding this species on side-scan sonar. Get the Plus edition here: https://team.doclures.com ___________________________ Full show notes for this episode are available at https://doclures.com/tin-can-bay-giant-herring-peter-herbst/

The Murrumbidgee River is one of Australia's iconic freshwater systems and home to a swag of quality Murray Cod. Today's guest Dean Norbiato is a high profile cod gun who fishes this system often and know s the species well. _________________ There's an extended version of this podcast episode available to Team Doc Lures members, with more info about the locations, structures and lures to use. To get access, simply join TDL! https://team.doclures.com __________________ show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/murrumbidgee-murray-cod-dean-norbiato/

Squid are available in the greater Melbourne area all year round. However the winter months see a slowing of activity for many fish species, which leads a lot of Victorian anglers shifting their focus to egging (squidding). Owner of Hooked Up magazine, Kosta Linardos dedicates a whole episode at this time each year to helping those who want to target squid. So it seemed to record an ALF podcast episode in tandem with the magazine episode to celebrate all things egging! __________________________ Have you checked out Team Doc Lures? Extended ALF episodes, bonus masterclasses, "Ask An Expert ", eBooks and more are all included in Australia's most exclusive fishing community. Join now and know that you're contributing to the ALF podcast! https://team.doclures.com __________________________ For more info on squidding in Port Phillip Bay: https://doclures.com/fishing-port-phillip-bay/ More info on fishing Phillip Island and Westernport Bay: https://doclures.com/phillip-island-westernport-bay/ For more ALF episodes about squid fishing visit: https://doclures.com/squid-jigging/ Grab today's show notes at https://doclures.com/melbourne-egging-kosta-linardos/

[REPOST] "Andy's Fishing" Youtube personality Andy Thomsen does an amazing job of showcasing the fishing and outdoors lifestyle available to central and north Queenslanders through his social channels. Lately he's published several videos where he's taken quality coral trout land-based. Spectacular fishing and spectacular eating, for sure. Anyway, I invited Andy back to the ALF podcast to have a chat about catching coral trout from the stones...... this episode is the result! _______________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures. You'll get members-only content, tackle deals, online tools and resources fo anglers and more. Check it out at: https://team.doclures.com _______________________ Getting a pair of awesome Tonic Sunglasses is another way you can support the Australian Lure Fishing podcast. You can't go wrong with price matching, guarantees and bonus fishing products! Find out more here: https://doclures.com/tonic-sunglasses-review/ For more episodes about fishing in the Airlie Beach and Whitsunday's are, check out our archive: https://doclures.com/whitsundays-and-airlie-beach-fishing/ Or, try our virtual assistant to see what frames and lenses are best for your personal needs: https://team.doclures.com/#quiz-MnHZnx Catch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYsuuC-oGWg Go to our website to grab the show notes: https://doclures.com/whitsundays-land-based-coral-trout-andy-thomsen/

Cobia are challenging enough to find, tempt and subdue from a boat, but land-based? Goshie Gman has been a land-based light game enthusiast for over two decades and targets all manner of pelagic and demersal species on Australia's east and west coasts from the shore. In today's episode he explains the secrets to his success on what must be one of the most challenging land-based gamefish! ___________________________ Heads Up! Now you can see who's coming up on the ALF podcast and fire me some questions to ask our guests. Plus you can interact with some of Australia's best anglers inside our exclusive and private members area. Check it out! https://team.doclures.com ___________________________ Get todays show notes at: https://doclures.com/quobba-land-based-cobia-goshie-gman/

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/

Shore-based jigging is a Japanese style of fishing that is very effective in Australia and has started to become popular here over the past 5 years. Gabriel Kim uses the technique to chase salmon, tailor, kingfish, trevally, snapper and more from the rocks along the NSW Coastline. _____________________ Heads Up! Starting next week, Team Doc Lures members will receive access to extended episodes of the ALF podcast. Best of all, the extra content is questions that TDL members have asked the interviewee. To get the extended episodes or post questions for ALF guests, check out Team Doc Lures today: https://team.doclures.com _____________________ Show notes for todays episode: https://doclures.com/sydney-salmon-gabriel-kim/

The Sunshine Coast has a lot to offer anglers over the winter months and the bass fishing in Lake Borumba is a great example! "The Hunt For Bronze" identity and fishing personality Stuart Kenny loves nothing better than to target the fat, feisty fish as they condition up for the spawn that will never happen! ______________________________ "ALF Plus" is coming from Monday 24 May. New, extended ALF interviews with more content and bonus questions posted by listeners will be available to Team Doc Lures members. Keen to listen or to post your own questions? Check out TDL! https://team.doclures.com ______________________________ Show notes for today's episode: https://doclures.com/borumba-winter-bass-stuart-kenny/

Scott and Brad are just a couple of everyday Aussie fishos who are passionate about catching - and releasing unharmed - really big flathead. They're petitioning for the implementation of a slot size limit of 40-70cm for flathead in NSW. Most people don't understand the true benefit of a slot size limit. Bag limits and minimum sizes protect from overfishing, but they selectively remove big fish from the gene pool. So over time we can have a fishery with plenty of fish, but few big ones. Slot limits ensure we'll we'll have plenty of big fish, too. Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/slot-size-limit-flathead/

We've covered flathead in Lake Macquarie with some pretty crash hot guests in the past...... still, here's yet another gun from the trophy flathead program with his take on targeting flathead. Every episode fills in a little more of the puzzle - and Nathan Debono's interview is no exception! _________________________ Would you like to be able to influence the questions I ask ALF guests? You can! Team Doc Lures members get to see who my guests will be in the coming episodes and post me the questions they'd ask if they were the interviewer! Check it out: https://team.doclures.com _________________________ Check out all of our flathead episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Show notes for todays episode can be found at https://doclures.com/lake-macquarie-flathead-nathan-debono/

Squidding is ever popular right around Australia - and today's ALF guest Tri Ton has been a keen "Egithusiast" for a couple of decades. And why not? It's fun, they're tasty and are a sustainable fishery. I really enjoyed this interview because I definitely learned a couple of things from my guest - and I thought I had a reasonable idea when it comes to squid. Always great to learn new stuff! _________________________ Please lend a hand! It takes time and money to produce 3 episode of the ALF podcast each week. By joining Team Doc Lures you're helping to make this possible - plus getting some cool members-only stuff. Check out Team Doc Lures here. _________________________ For more ALF episodes about squid fishing visit: https://doclures.com/squid-jigging/ Full show notes for Episode 371

Nothing could spoil that magic moment of hooking the dream fish of a lifetime or finally getting away on that bucket list fishing trip than having a reel failure turn the dream into a nightmare! Fortunately, with the teensiest little bit of care a modern reel can last a very long time. So this bonus ALF episode is about saving ourselves unnecessary pain. Long time reel mechanic Josh Carpenter jumps on board with his reel saving tips! ____________________________ Reel maintenance is one thing. But what about pimping your reels up with aftermarket drag washers, bearing upgrades and so on? Josh shares his views and tips on the topic with Team Doc Lures in a members-only interview. Check it out here: https://team.doclures.com ____________________________ Show notes for this bonus episode can be found on the Doc Lures website at http://doclures.com/preventing-reel-disaters-josh-carpenter/

There's no shortage of storages in the ACT and southern NSW where trophy cod can be caught without owning a boat or fancy electronics. Andy McGovern has been fishing the area for decades and reckons that shore-based cod don't come easy but are definitely worth the effort. Keen to try and nail a metery from the bank? Andy will set you on the right path with a ton of great info in this episode of the ALF podcast! __________________________ Did you find this interview useful left you hungry for even more pro-level tips? Perhaps you should join Team Doc Lures! TDL memberships keep the ALF podcast on air...... and TDL members get access to awesome audio masterclasses and ebooks! https://team.doclures.com __________________________ Full show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/shore-based-murray-cod-andy-mcgovern/

When it comes to SEQ Aussie bass fishing there's no doubt that Lake Wivenhoe is a Brisbane anglers playground. Large and productive, it's a system where cricket score catches of bass aren't uncommon and a large proportion of the fish are over the magic 50cm mark. Fish pushing close to 60cm aren't common, but are certainly on the cards. Today's guest, Niki Sticklen has been fishing SEQ for bass for around 10 years. Living close to the lake, she and husband Luke hit Wivenhoe at every opportunity. _________________________ This episode of the Australian Lure Fishing podcast was brought to you by Team Doc Lures. If you'd like to support the ALF podcast and would also like more help to sharpen your lure fishing skills, Team Doc Lures could be for you. Please check it out! https://team.doclures.com_ ________________________ Show notes for Episode 369: https://doclures.com/wivenhoe-bass-niki-sticklen/

Lake Macdonald is a small system on the Sunshine Coast hinterland near Cooroy. The system is stocked with saratoga, cod and golden perch, but by far the most prolific and popular species to target is the Australian bass. Callum Munroe joins us for Episode 368. The tournament bass angler and fishing guide has lived on the Sunshine Coast for his whole life and caught his first Lake Macdonald bass on 2012-13. _____________________________ Keen for more pro-level tips like Callum shares in this episode? ALF supporters who join Team Doc Lures get audio fishing masterclasses from some top anglers, plus they help to keep the podcast on air and free. Check it out! https://team.doclures.com _____________________________ Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/lake-macdonald-bass-callum-munro

The NSW Central Coast has plenty of rivers, estuaries, tidal lakes and other hideaways for the keen flathead fisher to pursue crocs. But today we'll focus on Brisbane Waters area and we'll glean some secrets from lifelong central coast resident and sportfishing guide for over 3 decades, Scotty Thorrington. This is a no-nonsense masterclass on Brisbane Waters flathead that's sure to give even seasoned anglers some stuff to think about. Best of all, the flatties are biting right now, the season having been extended by the recent heavy rains. __________________________________ You thought the ALF Podcast was a good way to get quality fishing info? Wait till you check out Team Doc Lures! Members over at TDL don't just support the ALF Podcast, they also get audio masterclasses and other pro-level fishing info not available to the public! https://team.doclures.com __________________________________ Check out all of our flathead episodes at https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Show notes for todays episode: https://doclures.com/brisbane-waters-flathead-scotty-thorrington/

Something that separates the top guides and tournament pros from the average weekend angler is they way they organise their tackle and boat and how they prepare for a fishing adventure. This is a somewhat random podcast episode where I offload a few of the lure fishing hacks that I use and that some of my guests have shared on ALF. They'll not only save time when you're out on the water, but can maximise your fishing experience and minimise unnecessary frustration. ___________________

For mangrove jack fishers the Hinchinbrook Channel area is like fishing paradise. Numerous mangrove lined rivers and creeks offer seemingly endless options for throwing lures. Local fishing writer and guide Ben "Westo" Weston reckons jacks are a year-round target at Hinchinbrook and in today's episode he walks us through what we need to know for targeting the "Red Dog". ______________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast. ALF is free to download but costs money to produce. Everyone who joins Team Doc Lures not only gets some awesome fishing info, they also support ALF. Check it out! https://team.doclures.com ______________________ Today's show notes: https://doclures.com/hinchinbrook-mangrove-jack-westo/

Travelling around Cape York in a four wheel drive with a tinnie is a dry season only affair, but opens anglers up to numerous opportunities to chase barra on small, overgrown and pretty much unfished waterholes. Nigel and Nikko from AFN's Fishing Show spent a chunk of 2020 exploring the Cape, so I though it was timely to bring Nigel aboard to tell us what he learned! _______________________ Want even more great audio fishing content? Joining Team Doc Lures will help to keep the ALF Podcast on air, but will also unlock members content such as audio masterclasses for you to enjoy! https://team.doclures.com _______________________ Full show notes for Episode 364 are available at: https://doclures.com/cape-york-waterholes-barramundi-nigel-webster/

Greenie is a well known Aussie fishing journalist and tournament enthusiast - and when it comes to barra fishing he's had some pretty good success over the year using soft vibration baits. In this episode of the ALF podcast Greenie breaks down his strategies for soft vibing our iconic northern sportfish. From tackle to location to technique, we go through the lot, making this episode a gold mine for anyone looking for some soft vibe tips for the chrome boofers of the north! ________________________ Notice that this episode is a little different? It's much more along the lines of the audio masterclasses our Team Doc Lures guys get to enjoy. If you like this podcast format and would like to support the ALF podcast, why not join Team Doc Lures? https://team.doclures.com ________________________ Show notes for episode 363 are available at: https://doclures.com/soft-vibe-barramundi-greenie/

If Leslie Dam in the southern Darling Downs isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think Murray cod fishing, that's because it's a bit of a well-kept secret! Today's guest is about to change all of that though....... Morgan Taylor has been fishing Leslie Dam for years and has landed some quality cod from the system over that time. In Episode 362 he gives away some secrets about the strategies, tackle and lures that work for him. __________________________ Lend the ALF Podcast a hand! I'm keen to keep churning out new episodes to help Australia's rec anglers get more from their fishing. Every new person who joins Team Doc Lures helps to make that happen. Please consider joining today! https://team.doclures.com __________________________ https://doclures.com/leslie-dam-murray-cod-morgan-taylor/

Bonefish are usually considered to be a species that's firmly in the domain of saltwater fly fishers, but the truth is that they can also be readily targeted on lures. In fact, there are even some times when spin gear has an advantage over the long rod. In Episode 361 we're headed for the Cocos Islands with sportfishing guide Dan Sim, who will explain how to sight-cast to donkey bonefish in a few inches of water, with lures! __________________________ Hey! I could really use your help! I'd love to continue churning out top-notch fishing podcasts with Australia's best anglers sharing how we can all improve our lure fishing. And the more support I have, the more I can do. So please consider supporting ALF by joining Team Doc Lures: https://team.doclures.com/ __________________________ Show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/cocos-bonefish-dan-sims/

It never ceases to amaze me the quality and quantity of fishing available right on the doorstep of Australia's largest city. This episode we're headed to southern Sydney to fish Botany Bay with local guru Gary Brown. The target? Yellowtail kingfish of almost a metre that have been terrorising bream anglers by smashing lures in just a metre of water! __________________________ Please consider lending the ALF podcast a hand by joining Team Doc Lures today! Aside from helping keep us on air, you'll get next level fishing masterclasses from some of Australia's best anglers! https://team.doclures.com __________________________ Today's show notes: https://doclures.com/botany-bay-kingfish-gary-brown/

Dropping slow pitch jigs down into the depths of Exmouth could produce any one of hundreds of species, including some pretty amazing sportfish. Today we're targeting goldband snapper though, with repeat ALF guest and Exmouth fishing personality Steve Riley. In his usual no-nonsense style, Steve takes us through where and how to target goldband snapper on metal jigs and introduces us to some pretty cool tackle that's perfect for the job. ______________________________ So far we've produced 359 episodes of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast and have made them available for free - and we're not stopping any time soon. So please consider supporting us by joining Team Doc Lures at: https://team.doclures.com ________________________________ Show notes for episode 358 available at : https://doclures.com/exmouth-goldband-snapper-steve-riley/

Dropping large, heavy metal jigs into deep water and retrieving them at high speed is an exciting form of fishing that can produce all manner of large, tough, predatory fish. Today's guest Jim Potts has been doing this style of fishing for 20 years in both Australia and New Zealand. His passion for the sport and his willingness to help other get into jigging resulted in this beginners class covering all you need to know to get started in deep water jigging. ____________________________ Keen to end the ALF Podcast a hand? Team Doc Lures is a community of anglers who support the podcast, but also enjoy some next-level, members only audio masterclasses and other resources. Please check it out at: https://team.doclures.com ____________________________ Episode 258 show notes: https://doclures.com/deep-water-jigging-jim-potts/

We've broken from tradition in today's episode of the Australian Lure Fishing podcast - the script has gone out the window. Instead we have tournament gun Jamie McKeown sharing some tips that can help anyone (tournament angler or no) to target and catch bream on unfamiliar waters.

Love 'em or hate 'em, redfin perch are a permanent fixture in the majority of Australia's southern lake and impoundments. Fortunately, they take lures with gusto and they taste great - and since they're often present in very large numbers they are a great option for those with kids, or those who just like catching fish. In todays ALF episode Romen Dicovski returns to give us his tips for smashing reddies on lures in Googong Dam. _____________________________ The ALF Podcast is 100% free to listen to, but it's definitely not free to produce. Please consider supporting the show by joining Team Doc Lures and enjoying the members-only audio masterclasses, ebooks and other resources for Aussie anglers: https://team.doclures.com _____________________________ Show notes for Episode 356: https://doclures.com/googong-redfin-romen-dicovski/

Normally on ALF we talk about proper handling of fish for release, but today we're going to talk about handling of fish destined for the table. Recreational anglers have an advantage over the pros in that they have more time to care for and process fish. Yet, it's really common to see fish being handled poorly. As a result, the fish suffers more than it should and the angler doesn't get to experience just how superior recreationally caught fish can be. If you're going to take a fish to eat, do yourself a favour and make the dining experience all it can be! Show notes: https://doclures.com/keeping-fish/