Our mission to catch a bunch of our favourite species in only 8 weeks, finally takes us to the Cape. We hit the roads and waters at the top of Australia in search of the holy grail of Barra fishing.
Stuck in QLD, Nige & Nicko start heading toward the Daintree River and this episode means catching more than just fish, which puts them way out of their comfort zone.
Today we hit Central QLD in search of two tropical favourites and along the way we get to meet some of the unique characters that our QLD road trip has to offer.
In this episode we continue a quest in the Bundaberg area, targeting big & angry Giant Trevally before hitting shore & turning our hand to a search for wild Aussie Bass.
Today on the Fishing Show we meet the traditional owners of the Bundaberg region before heading offshore in search of the elusive Red Emperor.
This episode is the start of our Covid QLD Tour. Cars, trailers & boats have been specially fitted out to get us to all parts of QLD in search of a very specific bucket list of tropical species.
Bill Classon heads to Lake Mulwala in search of one of the largest freshwater fishes that inhabits our waters, then down to Port Phillip Bay to fish a unique system that has some great fishing, literally right in our backyard.
Bill Classon travels to the sea side town of Warrnambool to meet an amazing angler, then down to the lee of Wilsons Promontory to search for one of the most popular species that inhabit our oceans.
Bill teams up with Matt Frost & Scott Xanthoulakis to go fly Fishing in some stunning streams within 2 hours of Melbourne. Then he goes head to head with his mate Tom Tierney on a hunt for whiting.
Bill Classon ventures to one of the largest islands in Australia. Being one of most remote fishing spots in the country, this trip offers breathtaking scenery along with some spectacular fishing.
Jason Medcalf is joined by fresh water guru Jason Ehrlich as well as his son and upcoming tournament angler, Blake in search of a unique trifecta: Murray Cod, Golden Perch & Australian Bass.
Bill Classon takes a look at just what he can catch in the very heart of the Melbourne CBD. Then he heads so S.A. to share some tactics for catching bream around the docks.
Jason Medcalf is joined by fresh water guru Jason Ehrlich as well as his son and upcoming tournament angler, Blake in search of a unique trifecta: Murray Cod, Golden Perch & Australian Bass.
Jason Medcalf waits out some rough weather by learning a few 4WD skills, which is only gonna get him into trouble. When the weather doesn't improve its then a case of go hungry or go fishing.
Bill teams up with expert surf angler, Tom Tierney to explore some remote S.A. beaches in search of super-sized salmon. Then he heads to Victoria's west coast to catch some tuna for the table.
Nige tackles rough oceans on the outer edge of Australian waters to chase pelagic fish. Then Bill and his mates target the rich waters at the mouth of the Daly River in the top end.
Jason Medcalf and Mark Ward take their daughters to Stradbroke Island and test their ability to catch their own bait and dinner. Bill then checks out the homegrown talent at the 2019 Lure Expo.
Nige helps out two invited anglers with a first-time fish in mind but it isn’t one of the easiest in the ocean to catch. Bill then looks at why Victoria’s Kingfish are rebounding so successfully today.
Jason Medcalf is joined by local fishing guru Mark Ward in one of busiest waterways in the country. Their mission is to see what species have adapted to living among the rich and famous.
Jason Medcalf heads to Callide Damn in QLD with his mate Jason Ehrlich to tangle with some of the resident barramundi but they didn’t count on the significant storm activity heading their way.
In the second stage of their offroad adventure, Nige and Jason hit the waters to the north of rockhampton. The temperaterures rise and so does the difficulty level as everything seems to go wrong.
After fitting a car and building a boat, Nige and Jason Medcalf head in search of a fishing destination they've only ever seen on a map. They are soon put to the test as very little goes to plan.
Nige targets cold water barramundi in QLDs Burdekin River and Bill experiences a new perspective on fishing with Phil Smallman before searching for trout in the creeks and streams close to Melbourne.
Nige investigates the health of some of our prominent estuary and bay waters, starting with a shallow water flats mission in the NT then it's off to fish one of the tributary systems near Townsville.
Nige Webster & Steve Booth join some hardcore tournament anglers and get to test their skill against one of our native freshwater species.
Nige heads to Rockhampton in central QLD to help an angler catch his dream fish on the Fitzroy River, a place with a fabulous reputation for great fish numbers.
Nige & Leila Carrick explore an ancient landscape in search of prehistoric fish. Then Bill investigates a fisheries project that offers anglers year-round trout fishing options.
Nige Travels to the NT in the dry season to sample barramundi fishing across very different environments: the billabongs of Kakadu National Park, the harbor around Darwin and an artificial waterway.
Nige heads to the tropics in search of a bucket list capture of holy grail proportions. The aim: to catch permit on fly fishing gear, which could prove to be the hardest mission he has ever attempted.
Nige heads to the Sunshine Coast with cameraman Dave Leonard to see how he will go with a fishing rod in his hands. Then Bill Classon investigates rumors of a new breed of Barramundi in the N.T.
Nige treks into the northern wilderness of Cape York in search of a hidden billabong that promises some untouched fishing.
Nige Hooks up with a couple of anglers on a journey down the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, surviving off what they can catch while trying not to be eaten by the local and aggressive wildlife.
Nige joins forces with Greg Lamprecht to travel 500 miles off shore and fish around an extinct volcano then head in search of an old shipwreck.
Nige Webster & Troy Dixon search of a remote seamount, 300 nautical miles off shore in a reef that is reputed to be home to monster fish.
We start out in Sydney Harbour trying to catch a fish for an unsuspecting angler, then undertake a scientific mission thanks to World Fish Migration Day, before finally heading to the USA on a whirlwind tour.
We run an experiment of the food types barramundi feed on in central Queensland, before exploring the role Fisheries plays in Victoria's best fishing spots.
We head offshore to help an angler catch a bucket list fish: the snapper. Then, we take a trip back in time, as Nige heads out on his boat with only the previous generation of gear, in search of a feed of fish.
Heading north of the Cape York Penisula, we find some remote areas of the Great Barrier Reef, and sample the amazing fishing on offer. Along the journey we investigate why the reef is such an important Wonder-of-the-World; we also highlight some of its major threats.
We jump on a plane and head to the top of Australia in search of a secret remote fishing camp! Along the way we explore how the wet season cycle affects our offshore and river fish species, all the while tangling with some impressive fish.
Nige hunts down some offshore aggressors and helps one lucky angler catch a fish they've always dreamed of. The show then heads south to do it all again, attempting to fly fish out of a kayak as we chase wild bass with Shannon Kitchener.
Nige Webster visits Lake Sampsonvale to help catch and gather data on the stocked bass in the lake. Then, Nige chases Australian snapper and explores their hunting habits and the behaviours of bait fish while discovering more about these awesome predatory fish.
Nige and Jason try to survive only on what they catch, as they explore the role of estuary, and the story of Laurie Thompson, the hermit of Pancake Creek.
It's youth versus experience as Nige challenges a younger generation of anglers to a fishing competition aboard Nomad Sportfishing, before Bill Classon explores the explosive growth rates of trout and salmon in the crater lakes of Western Victoria.
Nige goes out with Nomad Sportfishing to chase GTs in the tropics, and even gives tries his hand at being a fishing guide.
Nige Webster heads to Darwin to continue his search for a metre barramundi. Then, Bill Classon explores Bemm River on the hunt for a 1kg+ bream.
Nige chases after some kingfish with stickbaits in SA with KEEN As FISH, SA Fishing Charters. Then, Bill heads out with Salty Dog Fishing Charters Port Fairy to explore the tuna fishery in Portland.
Nige heads up north to Darwin and chase some elusive sailfish, along with some other reef species.
We visit the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, and learn what they're doing to protect the Mary River Cod.
Nige heads to North Queensland to meet up with JC'S Guided Sportfishing and chase a bucket list fish - a metre long barramundi!
Nige Webster finds out which state leads the way when it comes to catching whiting in a North versus South challenge. Then, Bill Classon heads to Victoria to find a hidden sea run trout destination among the rivers or Apollo Bay.