AFN Species

Exploring Mackay

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.

The Kimberley

Bill Classon heads to W.A embarking on a dream trip aboard the Kimberley Pearl to experience the spectacular scenery and fishing that the Kimberley has to offer.

SA Salmon & Port Fairy

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.

Big Cat Trolling & NT Mud Crabs

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.

Stradbroke & Lure Expo

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.

Gold Coast Urban Adventure

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.

Callide Barra

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.

4WD Fishing the Fitzroy

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.

4WD Fishing Byfield National Park

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.

Cool Water Tactics – Barra to Trout

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.

Bynoe Harbour & Bowling Green Bay

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.

Fitzroy Rockhamton Barra

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.

Corroboree & Warrnambool

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.

Kakadu

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.

Hinchinbrook

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.

Mustad & Breakaway Barra

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.

Cape York Billabong

Nige treks into the northern wilderness of Cape York in search of a hidden billabong that promises some untouched fishing.

West Coast Cape York

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.

Kenn Reef Pt.2

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.

Kenn Reef Pt.1

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.

Sydney Kingfish, Fish Migration and USA Tour

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.

Awoonga Barra Journey

Nige catches up with Jason Medcalf and discovers the effects of flooding on local awoonga fish. There’s plenty of barramundi feeding action, before fishing along the flood route.

Land-Locked Barra and Fisheries Management

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.

Bucket List Snapper and Old Time Fishing Challenge

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.

3 Trout Rivers, 3 Days

Nige heads out with Trevor Hawkins and fly fishes along 3 different trout rivers over 3 days.

Townsville Barra and Snowy Mountains Trout

We head from north to south with a scientific aim in mind; to study the behaviours of some of our favourite sport fish.

Searching The Great Barrier Reef

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.

Cape York Secret Fishing Camp

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.

Fraser Island Pelagics & Bass on Fly

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.

3 Rivers, 3 Fish, 3 Days

Nige 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

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.