Series 09

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.

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.

Stickbaiting SA Kings & Portland Tuna

Nige chases after some kingfish with stickbaits in SA with KEEN As FISH, SA Fishing Charters. Then, Bill heads out with Salty Dog Fishing Charters Port Fairy to explore the tuna fishery in Portland.

Darwin Offshore Adventure

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

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.

Burdekin Metre Barramundi

Nige heads to North Queensland to meet up with JC’S Guided Sportfishing and chase a bucket list fish – a metre long barramundi!

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.

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?

AFC Series 9 – Round 3

Russ Babekuhl and Kris Hickson are part of an elite group of anglers that have been relegated from the AFC and made their way back. Both are locals to the Forster area and will be leading the charge as we approach the halfway point of AFC Series 9.

AFC Series 9 – Round 4

Reigning AFC champions Wayne Reed and Gregg Flett of Hobie are up against Team BCF’s Steve Kanowski and AFC rookie Callum Munro. This is the opening Bass round of AFC IX and a must win for Hobie otherwise they go out of contention.

AFC Series 9 – Round 5

This is the second bass round of AFC Series 9 as Team BCF’s Steve Kanowski and Callum Munro face off against Team Aerogard’s Matthew Mott and Dan Clancy in Lake Glenbawn, Hunter Valley, New South Wales. It’s game on!

AFC Series 9 – Round 6

It’s all down to the final match in Series 9 of the Australian Fishing Championships! Aerogard is up against BCF, but with limited time and an arena which has already been hammered by the first two matches, it’s anyone’s game!

AFC Series 9 – Round 1

Tristan Taylor and Kris Hickson from BCF take on reigning champions Scott Lovig and Dan Brown of Hobie in this bream challenge. Forster is the local fishing grounds for both Kris Hickson and Dan Brown making for a classic AFC head to head season opener.

AFC Series 9 – Round 2

Reigning champions Scott Lovig and Dan Brown from Hobie have their backs against the wall with everything to prove up against Team Aerogard’s Russ Babekuhl and AFC rookie Warren Carter in this AFC bream challenge.