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Eildon Switch Baiting & NZ Trout

Bill Classon heads to Lake Eildon to catch Murray Cod with some of the best scenery you’ll ever see. Then Nige Webster travels New Zealand to try his luck at some of the largest trout in the world.

Cooktown

The wet season is about to start and here in the bottom of the Cape York Peninsula Nicko & Nige have got to find the fish at the same time as avoiding the sharp end of the local crocodiles.

Melsonby Rangers

Nige & Nicko have now been on the road for nearly two months and had plenty of setbacks but now they’ve hit the Lakefield area with a whole new adventure in mind.

Weipa – Spot X

In search of a hitlist of species, Nige & Nicko have targeted big Barramundi and explored a whole river system from top to bottom but now they’re in search of the lost Spot X.

Weipa – Fresh to Salt

In search of a hit list of species Nige & Nicko have failed on their first leg in the far north. They now turn their sights to exploring a tropical river from the very top all the way to the ocean.

Weipa – Big Barra

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.

Bowen to Daintree

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.

Central QLD

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.

Big Cat – GT

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.

Big Cat – Red Emperor

Today on the Fishing Show we meet the traditional owners of the Bundaberg region before heading offshore in search of the elusive Red Emperor.

Fraser Island

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.

Warrnambool & Welshpool

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.

Fishing Alpine Waters

FISHING ALPINE WATERS is about trout fishing in Mainland Australia’s high country, from tiny snow fed mountain streams to giant man-made dams. We will take you step by step and show you how fishing this high country can be so productive and enjoyable.

Gamefishing Basics

For anglers starting out on the toughest style of fishing of all – game fishing – Gamefishing Basics provides the perfect foundation. Concentrating on the techniques requires for success on the high seas, this video covers each of the areas that the gamefisher must bknow: knots and rigs, lures and attractors, baits and baiting, playing fish and landing fish.

Fly Fishing in Small Streams

A basic how to for fly-fishing in small streams and rivers with small segments devoted to fly casting and tying of Rob’s favourite seal fur nymphs. FIlmed on the river near Melbourne, it gives an easy demonstration of strike indicator bead head nymphing, across and down and using a parachute hackledun. There is also a brief look at some of the insect life that forms part of the food chain.

Vic Fly 4WD & SA Whiting

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.

Groote Eylandt

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.

Native Trifecta

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.

Yarra CBD & Jetty Bream

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.

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.

Rockhampton 4×4 Offshore

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.

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.

1770 & Port Welshpool

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.

New England

Nige Webster & Jason Medcalf head to the New England district of NSW to catch 2 very different species of freshwater fish. But with water levels at there lowest point in decades this could prove to be one of their toughest missions yet.

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.

Windamere Classic

Nige Webster & Steve Booth join some hardcore tournament anglers and get to test their skill against one of our native freshwater species.

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.