3 Trout Rivers, 3 Days
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-01T05:33:58+11:00Nige heads out with Trevor Hawkins and fly fishes along 3 different trout rivers over 3 days.
Searching The Great Barrier Reef
afnTvAdmin20182020-03-10T06:05:35+11:00Heading 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.
Cape York Secret Fishing Camp
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-01T05:32:09+11:00We 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.
Fraser Island Pelagics & Bass on Fly
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-01T05:31:55+11:00Nige 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.
3 Rivers, 3 Fish, 3 Days
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-01T05:31:30+11:00Nige Webster heads to the Queensland tropics to catch 3 fish in 3 days as he chases some freshwater apex predators, and learns the importance they play in our waterways.
Bass Challenge & Snapper Hunting
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-01T05:31:17+11:00Nige 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.
Estuary Survival Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:21:16+11:00Nige 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.
Nomad Prize Winners & Twin Crater Lakes
afnTvAdmin20182019-03-20T23:35:00+11:00It'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.
Tropical GT Adventure
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:21:01+11:00Nige goes out with Nomad Sportfishing to chase GTs in the tropics, and even gives tries his hand at being a fishing guide.
Daly River Metre Barra & Bemm River Bream
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:51+11:00Nige 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.
Stickbaiting SA Kings & Portland Tuna
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:43+11:00Nige 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.
Darwin Offshore Adventure
afnTvAdmin20182021-09-29T13:00:27+10:00Nige heads up north to Darwin and chase some elusive sailfish, along with some other reef species.
Mary River Cod Hatchery Program
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:31+11:00We visit the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, and learn what they're doing to protect the Mary River Cod.
Burdekin Metre Barramundi
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:23+11:00Nige heads to North Queensland to meet up with JC'S Guided Sportfishing and chase a bucket list fish - a metre long barramundi!
SA Jigging & Blue Rock Bass
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:16+11:00Nige Webster heads to Marion Bay in SA to sample the amazing scenery and the deep fishery within. Then, Bill Classon heads to Blue Rock to fish for bass and settle a rivalry between two fishing mates.
Whiting State of Origin & Apollo Bay Trout
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:10+11:00Nige 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.
Brisbane Threadfin & Tuna
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:20:00+11:00Nige Webster heads to Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, to sample some of the great fishing on offer. The journey starts in Brisbane River, targeting a unique population of fish, before heading into Moreton Bay to chase Northern Bluefin Tuna.
Swains Reef Jigging
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:19:48+11:00Nige Webster takes a small boat a long way offshore, with the aim of catching a fish as wide or as long as his boat. The fishing heats up, but will it put an end to the adventure?
Flathead Cricket Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:27:20+11:00In a special 1 hour show, we combine the process of flathead fishing with the rules of cricket, Then we catch some Snapper with Victorian cricketers James Pattinson and John Hastings. If you love cricket and fishing you can’t miss this!
Kid’s Fishing & Exmouth Flats
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:27:12+11:00BCF store manager Dave Padmore joins Nige Webster for possibly their greatest challenge yet: can they outfish a first grader? Then we hunt Golden Trevally at Exmouth Flats.
BCF Snapper Challenge and Portland Kings
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:27:05+11:00BCF Staff Member Rall must show Nige how to use two different fishing techniques to catch snapper offshore. Then, we go offshore fishing for kings in Portland.
Weipa Road Trip 3 – Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:26:56+11:00In a special 1 hour show, we take a serious approach as we head to the top of Australia and join the Australia Zoo Croc Team.
Weipa Road Trip 2 – Dam Barra
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:26:49+11:00We surprise a young BCF staff member in Cairns and give him one day to catch a metre-plus barramundi, and to help Nige do likewise.
Flathead Cricket Challenge – Free Preview
afnTvAdmin20182019-01-30T22:15:55+11:00In a special 1 hour show, we combine the process of flathead fishing with the rules of cricket, Then we catch some Snapper with Victorian cricketers James Pattinson and John Hastings. If you love cricket and fishing you can’t miss this!
Weipa Road Trip 1 – Crash Test Dummies
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:26:42+11:00We hit the road with a borrowed car, begged boat and stolen crash test dummy. The aim: put a fishing guide through our Test Dummy Challenge.
The Go Slow Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:26:34+11:00The art of Slow Jigging is put to the test as Nige Webster is issued a fishing challenge from EJ Todds - with his pride on the line!
Marlin on Fly
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:13:11+11:00Join two mates as they spend a weekend at one of their favourite locations, trying to satisfy a lifetime goal. Matt and Nige have only ever dreamed of taming a marlin on fly - jump on board as they share the highs and desperate lows of trying to catch a fishing trophy.
V8 Supercar Fishing Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:33:17+11:00It's pedal to the metal as Nige Webster and Jason Medcalf team up with the Red Bull V8 Supercar Drivers and see who can catch the most fish.
Baffling Surface Jacks and Port Fairy Gummies
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:33:09+11:00It's surface action as Nige heads out with Jason Medcalf in search of some aggressive jacks. Then, it's down to Victoria, to show you how to catch a gummy shark.
Sounder Treasure Hunt
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:32:42+11:00Nige Webster competes with sounder expert Ken Thompson for a pirate's bounty. X-marks the spot and the best fishing marks win in this fast paced fishing competition.
Snapper Bite Time Challenge & Lure Expo
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:32:15+11:00Nige heads to south-east Queensland, and puts his bite time theory, and himself, to the test.
Deep Water Cod & Mustad Mini-Marlin
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:13:44+11:00Nige Webster sightfishes clear water cod from the rocks. Then, Nige's nine year-old son Lachlan has been desperate to experience the thrill of marlin fishing. Will he finally get the chance to achieve his dream catch?
Coffin Bay Jigging Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:32:06+11:00It's the goodies versus the baddies, as Bill Classon sets a challenge on Why Not Fishing Charters out of Port Lincoln, and the competition is fierce!
Wheelchair Fishing
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:31:57+11:00Nige takes out Mark Urkart, an Australian Soldier injured during training, and helps him catch his first fish. Then, back on land, Mark takes Nige out for some wheelchair rugby, and it's Game On!
Massive Surface Lure Cod
afnTvAdmin20182020-03-10T05:26:08+11:00Nige Webster joins a Murray cod veteran to chase a dream fish in a special manner: the target is a 1 metre plus fish on a surface lure.
The Lure Design Project
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:33:41+11:00Nige Webster heads to the Coral Sea with a plan in mind: to help a lure designer test product.
Tailor to Trout
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:33:36+11:00Nige Webster and Bill Classon go on a fishing road trip with a specific quest.
Exmouth Grand Slam
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:33:29+11:00Bill Classon heads to Exmouth following a fishing dream: a billfish Grand Slam.
Customer Challenge & Wrestling Wrasse
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:31:07+11:00Nige springs a surprise challenge on a BCF Staff Member at work, and then we head out with the Nomad boys to fight some tricky wrasse.
Sydney Squid & Kings
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:30:57+11:00It's business time on the AFN Fishing Show, as Nige meets Sydney fishing guide Stuart and challenges him to catch both squid and kingfish!
Impossible Mission: A Day in the Life of a Guide
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:14:00+11:00The team brings the challenge to Nomad fishing guide Andrew Harvey, as we explore the Great Barrier Reef and discover just what it takes to be a guide in these beautiful waters.
Asari Micro-Jigging Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:16:43+11:00The AFN team go head to head in a North Vs South Challenge. Using the same lures, Nige Webster targets tropical reef fish, while down south Bill Classon chases southern bluefin tuna. The day has plenty of surprises, including a monstrous and deadly visitor!
Extreme Polycrafting
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:14:28+11:00Nige Webster and Jase Medcalf do what that do best - go fishing, and try to break things. The boys chase pelagic fish offshore before turning their hands to target estuary fish. The day takes on a twist when the boys are asked to test a boat in a very different fashion!
Nomad Game Show
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:15:14+11:00The AFN spring a surprise visit to the Nomad sportfishing operation. The crew hold a game show to choose somebody to front the cameras and have a day of fishing with Nige! A Sydney angler jumps on board, and while we get to know our new mate, the tropical fishing action goes absolutely nuts!
Coral Trout Metal Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:44:45+11:00Nige heads out on the water with plumber and avid fisherman Jamie, and tries to convert him from bait fishing to metal lures. Can they catch enough coral trout to change Jamie's mind, or will he stick to his ways and continue to fish bait?
Ballarat Fly Vs Lure & Gold Coast Mackerel
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-18T03:15:33+11:00It's Fly V Lure as Nige joins Trevor Hawkins on Lake Windouree and engages in a friendly trout competition. Then Kord takes Nige out to the mackerel grounds, where they utilise some unwilling participants.
VIP Raffle Adventure
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:44:25+11:00Nige takes a BCF raffle winner out on a fishing expedition, targeting both reef species and pelagics. If they can't catch enough species across the two environments, Nige is stuck packing boxes for BCF.
Mackerel Surfing Challenge
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:43:56+11:00Nige takes champion longboard surfer Nic Jones offshore, and sets a few challenges for the rookie angler. Then they hit the surf, and the tables are turned, as Nic sets Nige a few challenges of his own.
Surface Plastics and Cod
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:43:30+11:00The AFN Fishing team heads to NSW to try and catch Murray cod on surface soft plastic lures: a task they have never achieved. The crew then heads to Victoria and pits two teams against each other in a unique fishing tournament.
The Brynterview
afnTvAdmin20182019-02-05T02:41:11+11:00Today we conduct a job interview on the water as the team takes on a budding journalist intern. To get the job he simply has to catch a big fish! We then head north and give a barramundi pro very limited time to catch fish.