Reef

Batemans Bay

Nige & Nicko’s road trip into NSW continues down the south coast and they’re relying on this part of the coastline to notch up more species on their bucket list.

Shell Harbour

Nige & Nicko have explored the inland waters to the far west, ticking off freshwater fish along the way. But now it’s time to test themselves in the salt and the city stretches of the NSW coastline.

Back O Bourke

Nige & Nicko‘s road trip into NSW takes them west to the back o’ Burke to chase an iconic river fish. But with the river in flood they have no idea what to expect.

Glenn Innes

Nige & Nicko’s road trip south continues as they cross the border into NSW and hit the gorges in search of Murray Cod.

Caloundra

Nige & Nicko chase flathead and snapper while checking out some of the sights on the Sunshine Coast.

Bullen Merri & Bemm River

Bill Classon heads to Warrnambool and takes us on a tour of all the best fishing destinations, including estuary, freshwater, surf and offshore.

Warrnambool

Bill Classon heads to Warrnambool and takes us on a tour of all the best fishing destinations, including estuary, freshwater, surf and offshore.

Salty Scroll Sum Up

Nige & Nicko take us through some of the highlights in their bucket list challenge of catching 30 species in 30 days on the road.

Jungle Perch, Daintree & Reef Flats

Rockhampton

Nige & Nicko continue their ’30 species in 60 days’ challenge. There’s still plenty of fish and crustaceans to tick off and Rockhampton offers plenty but they’ll need some good luck and good weather.

Bundaberg

Continuing their quest to catch 30 species in 60 days on the road, Nige & Nicko head to the Bundaberg region and the weather is far from ideal, making this a tough challenge from the get-go.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Estuary Survival Challenge

Nige 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

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.

Tropical GT Adventure

Nige goes out with Nomad Sportfishing to chase GTs in the tropics, and even gives tries his hand at being a fishing guide.

SA Jigging & Blue Rock Bass

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.

Brisbane Threadfin & Tuna

Nige 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

Nige 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?

Weipa Road Trip 1 – Crash Test Dummies

We 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

The 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!

V8 Supercar Fishing Challenge

It’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.

Coffin Bay Jigging Challenge

It’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!

The Lure Design Project

Nige Webster heads to the Coral Sea with a plan in mind: to help a lure designer test product.

Customer Challenge & Wrestling Wrasse

Nige 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.

Impossible Mission: A Day in the Life of a Guide

The 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

The 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!

Nomad Game Show

The 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

Nige 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?

VIP Raffle Adventure

Nige 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.

Mission ‘Shut Dave Up’

The AFN team have a ‘lippy’ cameraman that challenges Nige to better a ‘Personal Best.’ Nige and a fishing guide work hard in the tropics to silence their noisy work colleague!

Father Son Trout Challenge

The AFN Fishing Show heads to the tropics with a special father-to-son fishing challenge. A fishing guide is put to the test to catch a large coral trout on soft plastics or pay the price of failing.

Survivor Island

Today starts on a deserted tropical island with only a box of lures and a challenge to survive! To help us catch fish, we use the help of some touring Texan anglers. Then we target Murray cod in NSW and conduct an on-water job interview at the same time!