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James looks what the Snobs Creek hatchery is doing to save some of our most endangered native fish. Then Bill looks for stacked-up, run-off barra in the NT, and schooling black bream in east Victoria.
Carp is having a major impact on Australian fisheries and waterways. We look at the problems and solutions that are being put forward. Later, Jason gives us tactics for catching barra at Awoonga Dam.
It’s our final leg of the Snowy River and we’ve yet to reach the toughest rapids, plus there’s more big bass in store. Later I learn some great tricks for catching big black bream on surface lures.
We continue our three-part adventure on the Snowy River, catching a haul of big Bass, as one of the younger guides joins in on the fishing. Later we get some great strategies for Jewfish up north.
It’s the start of a new season of adventure. Nige and Nicko are challenged to catch 30 bucket list species in just 60 days on the road. This episode begins their quest in Southern Queensland.
Bill teams up with expert, Tom Tierney in search of super-sized salmon in S.A. then they look at Bream tactics around the docks. Later Bill investigates rumours of a new breed of Barramundi in the N.T.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
We visit the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, and learn what they’re doing to protect the Mary River Cod.
Nige 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.
In 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.
Nige and Tom Tierney explore some of South Australia’s most remote beaches to fish for big salmon!
It’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.
Nige 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.
Learn the techniques, baits, locations and gear to use to effectively catch fish in the surf.
Nige Webster and Adrian Lindsay fish submerged structures in Borumba Dam for Bass.
Bill Classon and Nige Webster head to Blue Rock Dam in Victoria, to try and catch Nige his first southern bass.
Jason Ehrlich and Callum Munro head out to Lake Borumba to catch some elusive bass!
Nige and Tom Tierney explore some of South Australia’s most remote beaches to fish for big salmon!
Andrew and Mitch McGovern are on the hunt for salmon using soft plastics in New South Wales.
Learn some helpful tactics for catching backwater bass on hard bodies.
Bill Classon chases the elusive trout cod.
Soft plastic lures are worth casting when targeting fish from the beach. Our salmon love ’em!
Catching pelagics on Sydney’s rock platforms.
A music video showcasing bait fishing for South Australia’s big salmon.
Two anglers explore the upper reaches of the Brisbane River for bass.
Join the AFN crew as they hit shallow water estuary and bay waters in search of big trevally, then head to the bustle of the city as we sample some of Sydney’s rock fishing.
Bill Classon targets native fish of the upper Murray River using spinnerbaits.
Targeting big Australian Salmon in South Australia.
We visit the secret spot X in South Australia on the search for some beautiful bream. Then the team head off the beaten track in the Northern Territory for some epic surface fishing for sooties in the Reynolds River.
The AFN Fishing Show heads to Lake Jindabyne for some exciting sight fishing with soft plastics. Then, Andrew and Mitch McGovern are on the hunt for salmon in the estuaries of New South Wales.
The AFN team joins Tom Tierney in South Australia, and see if we can spot a salmon or two. Then later, we head to NSW to join rock and beach guide Alex Bellissimo, as we fish beach worms for whiting on Manly Beach.
In a special episode, the AFN Fishing Show heads to Blue Rock Dam. We’ve heard rumors about the successful stocking of bass in the lake, and we want to see if the fishing is as good at the stories.
Bass guru Jason Ehrlich shows us some of his favourite techniques before we head to the sands of Fraser Island and chase fish on the beach.
The AFN Fishing Show goes polaroiding, as we discover some excellent bass fishing plastics amongst submerged timber. Then, we join Peter Morris and explore the basics of using scented soft plastics to fish for flathead.
It’s back to basics as the AFN crew targets bread and butter species in estuary waters, then Bill Classon discovers the untold story of the trout cod- and you’re in for a surprise!
Bill and Lenny pull out deep diving lures and chase perch in Victoria, before Kane Dysart joins the team trolling for barra at Dundee Beach.
The AFN Fishing Show heads to Bullen Merri, searching for chinook salmon. Later on in the show, Jason Ehrlich and Callum Munro try their luck jigging for deep water bass.
Join Bill Classon, Lenny Vanderwaal and Shane Mensforth as they take us through surf fishing tactics for around Australia. Bill and Shane both work on the popular Sport Fishing magazine and Lenny has fished the surf for all of his fishing life. Learn the rigs, techniques, reading the beach and all the aspects of surf fishing. There’s some amazing footage of big southern salmon from famous beaches like Almonta and Convention to the popular sand of Venus Bay near Melbourne. There’s even some fantastic footage of big snapper from the surf! With your newly acquired knowledge and enthusiasm it’s time to get on the beach and catch a few as well.
Andrew McGovern has been fishing Australian beaches for over 30 years. Andrew explains different rigs, how to bait up, how and where to cast, light tackle tips, reading a beach, tackle storage tips and even cleaning & protecting your gear from the sand.
Nige Webster meets up with Jason Ehrlich and goes in search of river bass. Then, we explore the secrets of understanding peak fishing times.
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