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.
We celebrate a great icon in Australian fishing, Doug Phayer. Jason showcases some of the fantastic work from Project Kingfish and Bill gives us some tips for catching whiting from the beach.
Bill & James visit the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery to showcase their work with Murray Cod and Golden Perch. They also look at a nearby fishery that is revitalising a community space for all anglers.
Michelle invites Cara Cummings to catch and cook up squid. Bill takes Travis Dowling to experience the thriving snapper fishery in Port Philip. Then it’s Murray Cod & trout tactics on soft plastics.
Jason and Michelle chase squid & give a boat launching lesson at flinders beach. Jason competes with James Norney in a battle of spin vs fly. Then James reveals some of his expert fly fishing tips.
Bill finds a perfect spot right on the rivers edge. Jason visits some of Melbourne’s suburban lakes that stock monster trout & Kane offers tips for chasing barra up north.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Vic Fisheries stocking Melbourne waters with this great sportfish. Plus freshwater tactics, fishing trout in small waters.
With one boat already out of the competition, the five remaining charter boat skippers battle it out with the harsh weather and finicky tuna to see who will come out on top.
Communication between deckhands and skippers becomes key as the charter boats come across big schools of tuna. Rivalries are stoked when two charter boats are both hunting the same school of fish.
The pressure mounts as big swells affect the charter boats and their clients differently. Some skippers pull ahead, but may struggle to keep the lead as the weather and competition intensify.
Communication between deckhands and skippers becomes key as the charter boats come across big schools of tuna. Rivalries are stoked when two charter boats are both hunting the same school of fish.
On the first weekend of the tuna season, six charter boat skippers compete in some the toughest fishing conditions for their chance to win the Portland Tuna Cup.
