Rivers & Lakes

Snobs Creek, Run-off Barra & Black Bream

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.

The Carp Problem & Awoonga Barra Tactics

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.

Snowy Bass Pt.3 & Tassie Surface Bream

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.

Snowy Bass Pt.2 & Darwin Jewfish

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.

4WD Fly, Dundee Barra & Stonker Trout

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.

Sunny Coast

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.

Eildon Houseboat Cod & Bemm River Bream

Bill Classon visits Lake Eildon to fish with Debbie Sheldon-Collins in her quest for a meter cod and tell her story of her life with Parkinson’s. Then he visits the stunning seaside village of Bemm River, locked away in far east Gippsland.

Marysville & NZ Trout on Fly

Bill Classon travels to New Zealand to fly fish some spectacular water and find out just why their trout are so large. Then to the unique town of Marysville to not only see it’s remarkable rebirth since the bushfires but also to catch a trout or two.

Mulwala Cod & Backyard Bream

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.

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?

Darwin Offshore Adventure

Nige heads up north to Darwin and chases some elusive sailfish, along with some other reef species.

Metung Bream & Exmouth Grand Slam

Bill Classon visits a rejuvenated Gippsland Lakes, chasing Bream on live bait. Then it’s off to Exmouth in W.A. to attempt a fishing grand slam of three different species of Bill Fish just in one day.

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.

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.

Mulwala & Patterson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daly River Metre Barra & Bemm River Bream

Nige Webster heads to Darwin to continue his search for a metre barramundi. Then, Bill Classon explores Bemm River on the hunt for a 1kg+ bream.

Mary River Cod Hatchery Program

We visit the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, and learn what they’re doing to protect the Mary River Cod.

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.

Whiting State of Origin & Apollo Bay Trout

Nige Webster finds out which state leads the way when it comes to catching whiting in a North versus South challenge. Then, Bill Classon heads to Victoria to find a hidden sea run trout destination among the rivers or Apollo Bay.

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.

Weipa Road Trip 3 – Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve

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.

Weipa Road Trip 2 – Dam Barra

We surprise a young BCF staff member in Cairns and give him one day to catch a metre-plus barramundi, and to help Nige do likewise.

Baffling Surface Jacks and Port Fairy Gummies

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.

Sounder Treasure Hunt

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.

Deep Water Cod & Mustad Mini-Marlin

Nige Webster sightfishes clear water cod from the rocks. Then, Nige’s nine year-old son Lachlan has been desperate to experience the thrill of marlin fishing. Will he finally get the chance to achieve his dream catch?

Massive Surface Lure Cod

Nige Webster joins a Murray cod veteran to chase a dream fish in a special manner: the target is a 1 metre plus fish on a surface lure.

Tailor to Trout

Nige Webster and Bill Classon go on a fishing road trip with a specific quest.

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.

Sydney Squid & Kings

It’s business time on the AFN Fishing Show, as Nige meets Sydney fishing guide Stuart and challenges him to catch both squid and kingfish!

Ballarat Fly Vs Lure & Gold Coast Mackerel

It’s Fly V Lure as Nige joins Trevor Hawkins on Lake Windouree and engages in a friendly trout competition. Then Kord takes Nige out to the mackerel grounds, where they utilise some unwilling participants.

The Brynterview

Today we conduct a job interview on the water as the team takes on a budding journalist intern. To get the job he simply has to catch a big fish! We then head north and give a barramundi pro very limited time to catch fish.

Sneaky Tricks

Today we put a fishing journalist to the test: he gets one day to prove he can catch NSW luderick using an artificial technique he has written about in magazines. The team then heads to the New Zealand South Island to target trout in fast flowing rivers.

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!

Gold Coast and New Zealand

The AFN team take on a multi-species fishing tournament on the Gold Coast that also aims to raise money for paramedics with a great cause. We then head to New Zealand and target cruising lake trout with soft plastic lures.

Eucumbene Trout Season

Nige and Trevor head to Eucumbene for a rematch of their fly vs lure challenge. The boys make some competitive catches, but as they bash through the bush, things take a dramatic turn for the worse. Stranded in the middle of nowhere with a man down, this suddenly becomes a tougher challenge than they ever expected!