Australian Lure Fishing

Victoria and Roper Rivers Barramundi With Trent De With

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the Northern Territory's most iconic barramundi fisheries—...

Why Soft Plastic Prawns Trump Real Prawns [Repost]

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those who have fished with bait their whole lives it can be difficult to come to terms with the idea that a soft plastic prawn is not only more fu...

Conquering Land Based Giant Trevally with Brett Mengler

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 680 of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, I chat with gun land based angler Brett Mengler to explore the exciting world of land-based fis...

[REPOST] Soft Plastic Lure Hacks 101 With Greg Vinall

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this episode is packed with practical tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your fishing game. In this ep...

Soft Plastic Lure Fishing Masterclass With Rory Benn-Clibborn

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, I sit down with Rory Benn-Clibborn from Perch Palm Lures to explore advanced techniques for fi...

SCF Australia Wildcard Competition 2024 - Just Nibblin

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 678, Part 3 I had the pleasure of having a chat with one of the SCF Australia Wilcard Film Top Ten entrants for 2024, Just Nibblin. Listen in ...

SCF Wildcard Film Entrants: The Bell Family

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 678, Part 1 I had the pleasure of having a chat with one of the SCF Australia Wilcard Film Top Ten entrants for 2024, the Bell Family. Listen ...

SCF Australia Wildcard Film Competition Cooper Watson

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2:  I had the pleasure of having a chat with one of the SCF Australia Wildcard Film Top Ten entrant for 2024, Cooper Watson. Listen in as we fin...

Fishing in Hobart: Mastering Bream Techniques with Plinio Taurian and Andrew Death

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast as host Andrew Death sits down with seasoned Hobart bream fisher Plinio Taurian. Plinio...

[REPOST] Nepean River Australian Bass With Todd Young

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian bass are one of our premier freshwater sportsfish, and Sydney's fishing population doesn't need to travel too far to find them. Todd Young ...

Mastering Stealth: Techniques For Fishing in Heavily Pressured Waters With Greg Vinall

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're exploring the strategies and techniques for successfully fishing in heavily pressured waters. Join ALF founder Greg Vinall as he shares hi...

Land-based Fishing Botany Bay: Mulloway Madness

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the essentials of land-based Mulloway fishing in Botany Bay with expert angler Tom Munro in this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podc...

Mastering Eucumbene Trout With Nick Reay

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing podcast as we chat with expert angler Nick Reay about trout fishing in the pristine waters of L...

Brisbane Squid Fishing Masterclass With Peter Herbst

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, we explore the exciting world of squid fishing in Brisbane with our expert guest, Peter Herbst...

Secrets of Fishing Lake Dartmouth for Trout

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth exploration of trout fishing at Lake Dartmouth (Dartmouth Dam) with our special guest, Matt Mildren. Matt, an experienced angl...

Fishing At Forster: 5 Top Spots With Luke Austin

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, we dive deep into the brilliant fishing opportunities at Forster-Tuncurry with expert insights...

Coral Sea Fishing Madness: Dogtooth Tuna With Luke Griffiths

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview we tackle the pulse-raising world of dogtooth tuna fishing in the Coral Sea. With guest Luke Griffiths from Quest Angling Expedition...

Fishing at Sussex Inlet: Monster Flathead With Nathan Bilsborough

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I explore the art of targeting trophy flathead at Sussex Inlet. In this episode, I chat with Nathan Bilsborough, a seasoned angler with dee...

[REPOST] Secrets Of Brisbane River Jewfish With Peter Herbst

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Australian Lure Fishing podcast as we dive back into episode 117 with Southeast Queensland angler Peter Herbst, who expertly guides us ...

Unveiling the Secrets of Tuggerah Lake Fishing: Bream With Adam Amos

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast as we explore the secrets of successful bream fishing with lures at Tuggerah Lake, NSW. In...

Extreme GT Fishing The Whitsundays Area With Jack Avery

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Australian Lure Fishing podcast episode I delve into the world of GT fishing in the Whitsundays. In this session, I'm joined by Jack Avery,...

[Repost] Demystifying Hawkesbury River Jewfish With Dan Selby

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[Repost] The Hawkesbury is a massive estuary system within easy reach of Sydney and offers some pretty amazing fishing. The plethora of natural struct...

Melbourne Trout Fishing Secrets with Julian Congues Straub

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as I explore the art of trout fishing with the young and enthusiastic Julian Congues Straub. At just 17, Julian has over a decade of experienc...

Jigging Jewels: Saddletail Snapper Hotspots In The Sir Edward Pellew Islands Area

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, I sit down with Top End angler Brad Inglis to dissect the art of jig fishing for saddletail sn...

Paul Wortselings Best Of Australian Fishing

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the opportunity to sit down with high profile Aussie fisho Paul Wortseling and chat about his favourite Australian fishing destinations. There a...

How To Find Fish In Any Waterway With Greg Vinall

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this captivating episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, your host Greg Vinall whispers the secrets of the water—eddies. Gre...

[REPOST] Ten Fish Indicators Every Angler Should Know With Greg Vinall

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[REPOST] In this episode, I dive deep into the art of finding fish by observing nature's cues, a skill that transforms good anglers into great ones. F...

Barramundi Fishing In Lakes Awoonga And Monduran: A Comprehensive Guide

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the secrets of barramundi fishing in Lakes Awoonga and Monduran, as I sit down with barramundi expert Roderick Walmsley. This episode isn't ...

Revolutionising Shore-based Moreton Bay Bream Fishing with Ben Monforte And Andrew Death

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, Andrew Death delves into the innovative shore-based bream fishing tactics of Ben Mo...

Best Times To Fish (No Run = No Fun) With Greg Vinall

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Obviously, the best time to go fishing is anytime you can get out on the water. But we all know that certain conditions tend to be more productive for...

[Repost] How To Catch A Mangrove Jack On Lures With Gold Coast Guru John Costello

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a repost of an early episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast that was just so good it's definitely worth a re-listen (or two). Especial...

[REPOST] Unlocking Sydney Harbour Jewfish With Cam Cronin

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The number and size of jewfish in Sydney harbour is extraordinary. Local angler Cam Cronin has specialised in targeting them from the shore and boat s...

Yamba Bream, Lure Pimping And WRFL With Laurie Anderson

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is very much a mixed bag as I get into the weeds with ABT bream/bass tournament angler, Womens Recreational Fishing League member and ...

[REPOST] Yellowbelly Fishing Tips For The Murray River With Stephen Booth

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[Repost] Most yellowbelly anglers target the species in the impoundments of southern Australia, but freshwater fishing guru Stephen Booth reckons the ...

Lure Fishing In Caloundra: Five Best Land Based Spots With David Granville

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you live in SouthEast Queensland or are planning to visit Caloundra for a holiday, this is an ALF episode you'll really want to listen to! Dav...

[REPOST] Whitsundays Land Based Coral Trout With Andy Thomsen

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[REPOST] "Andy's Fishing" Youtube personality Andy Thomsen does an amazing job of showcasing the fishing and outdoors lifestyle available to central a...

[REPOST] Townsville Mangrove Jack With David "Hodgie" Hodge

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a repost of the interview I conducted with Hodgie back in February 2021. Enjoy! Dave "Hodgie" Hodge will be better known to many ALF listeners...

Taming Gladstone's Mysterious Tripletail With Ryan Stimson

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tripletail are more common around the northern Australian coastline than most people realise. They're just not a species that is captured by accident ...

[REPOST] Lake Conjola Flathead With Mitch Fischer

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[REPOST] Lake Conjola might not have the same profile as a trophy flathead fishery as nearby St Georges Basin, but it's nonetheless a top fishery for ...

Cooby And Cressbrook Dam Yellowbelly: Jason Ehrlich

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we have talked yellowbelly (aka Golden Perch) fishing on the ALF podcast, but today's episode will go some way towards rightin...

[REPOST] Foster Flathead With Russell Babekuhl

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topwater flathead fishing has never been so brutal! In today's interview with Russell Babekuhl we discover a whole new side to the humble flathead tha...

King George Whiting On Lures: Bomber Farrel Unlocks The Mysteries

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

King George whiting are a popular target with bait fishers, but I'm not sure why they're not targeted more by lure fishers. They're the largest of our...

Southeast Queensland Yellowfin Tuna With Kaspar Lenigas

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bluewater fishing has never been more accessible to recreational fishers, and today's guest has been taking full advantage of that situation. Kaspar L...

Crossfire Lures Topwater Flathead Fishing Masterclass With Simon Cross

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love your topwater flathead fishing, or just getting started and thirsty for info to help you crack the code? You're going to love today's episode! Si...

Mallacoota Summer Fishing With Chris Jordan

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mallacoota Inlet  East Gippsland, is a bit of a fishing Mecca in SE Victoria, decended upon by tens of thousdands of hopeful anglers every summer. An...

Multi-Species Tournament Success With Jason Marshall And Andrew Death

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Deathy throws away the regular script to take advantage of the opportunity to garner some hacks and tips from Jason Marshall.  Jas...

Jumpinpin Summer Flathead with Bo Sawyer

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warming waters with a little freshwater inflow are the perfect conditions to fire up the prawn populations in our estuaries - and when the prawns get ...

Stealthy Fishing With Greg Vinall

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can fish hear us when we speak? Does the "ping" of a sounder transducer spook them into not eating? How does their sensitivity to noise change from sp...

Central Queensland Barra Lakes With Rod Walmsley (Part 1)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Central Queensland is well endowed when it comes to top barra fishing options, but none are more popular than the dam systems dotted around the countr...

Bream Through The Lens Of A Kayak Champ

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Harrison is something of an anomaly on the tournament kayak scene. A South Australian angler, he routinely travels many miles to compete outside o...

Lakefield Barramundi With Luke Galea

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a remote barra fishing adventure? Look no further! Cape York's Lakefield National Park is a barramundi fishing wonderland with a myriad of...

Understanding Tonic Sunglasses With Doug Phillips

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A good pair of polasrised sunglasses is almost as important as a rod and reel, especially if you're in a high-glare situation like coral flats, bluewa...

Fishing Through The Lens OF SCF Creative Bonnie Cheung

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, October 14, 2023 marks the opening of the second Topwater Film International, an extraordinary event run by SCF Australia to celebrate the best...

Topwater Film Invitational 2023: Girls Gone Wild With Kristin Goodchild

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The inaugural Topwater Film Invitational (TFI) competition run in 2022 by SCF Australia was a massive, runaway success - and the signs indicate that t...

Secrets of Luring Georges River Jewfish With Matt Poulos

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to target Georges River jewfish on lures? This episode has been a long time coming, but was definitely worth the wait. My guest today is Matt Pou...

Tuross Lake Whiting With Steve Starling

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At certain times of year when the water warms and the prawns start wandering the humble whiting can become a very entertaining target for those who li...

Conquering the Trout of Southern New South Wales' Streams

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne "Mr Freshwater" Dubois has been my guest on the ALF podcast a number of times now and always has a ton of great information to share with ALF li...

Reflecting on Bream Lures With Tim "The Bream" Morgan

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Morgan has been on the tournament angleing scene for a very long time and has a very successful track record to show for it. When he's not fishing...

Mastering Gold Coast Flathead With Guy McConnell

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Gold Coast flathead enthusiasts the cooler months produce large numbers of smaller "school" flathead. But the onset of the spring months marks the...

Wet Tropics Springtime Barra With Brodie Quaas

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For those in the know, the rivers and estuaries of Far North Queenslands Wet Tropics Region can fish pretty well all year round for a range of species...

Mastering Topwater Whiting Fishing With Lures: Luke Galea

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For those living in cenral Queensland the list of lure fishing species is very extensive, with tons of large, iconic sporting and eating species avail...

Join Us At The SCF Registration Event Tonight!

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SCF (Sustainable Fishing, Clean Waterways, Future Generations) is an organisation that runs sustainable and ethical fishing contestsin Southern Queens...

Two behaviours of fish that every angler should understand with Greg Vinall

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that some fish can be attracted to a lure, whilst others are afraid of it? Why is it essential to be stealthy in some situations, but other ...

Unlocking The Secrets Of Moreton Bay Bream With Anthony Wishey

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Southeast Queensland's Moreton Bay is a large expanse of water and it would be easy to get overwhelmed when trying to figure out where to fish for bre...

Mastering Bemm River Bream: Expert Tips from a Tournament Champion

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bemm River system is an awesome place to chase some quality breambos, but it's not always the easiest system to convince them to eat lures. Fortun...

Five Best Fishing Spots In Sydney With Luke Kay

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's ALF episode comes by popular request.... I've had so many listeners hit me up for a "Five Best Fishing Spots" style interview focussing on the...

Conquering Port Douglas Inshore Fingermark With Isaac Fenech

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fingermark are an amazing sportfish. Like all Lutjanids (tropical snappers), they're extremely tough fighters that give an amazing account of themselv...

Episode 630: Secrets To Fishing Lake Macquarie In Winter With Dan Guilfoyle

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like humans, fish can behave a little differently during the winter months than they do when the water is a little warmer. And that means the structur...

Episode 629: Ewen Maddock And Baroon Pocket Bass With David Brace

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many incredible fishing spots on Queensland's Sunshine Coast that you might be forgiven if small storages like the Ewen Maddock and Barro...

Episode 628: Botany Bay And Georges River Bream With Deathy And Carl Dubois

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a pair of champion kayak fishers get together for a chat about bream fishing in their joint back yards? Listen to this episode to fi...

Episode 627: Lake Wendouree Trout With Caitlin Berecry Brooks and Kelsi Gull

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The winter months are a briliant time for trout fishing in the lakes of central Victoria, as the fish get particularly aggressive as the water cools. ...

Episode 626: Advances In Deep Slow Pitch Jigging With Jim Potts

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favourite things on the ALF podcast is when I get the chance to chat with top notch anglers who are really pushing the boundaries in terms o...

Episode 625: Murrumbidgee River Murray Cod With Tyson Zarew

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could there be anything better than quietly walking a river system whilst slinging lures at some oversized Murray cod? If there is, I'm struggling to ...

Episode 623: Sydney Kingfish With Justin Duggan

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How lucky are Australian anglers? Our largest city, home to around 20% of our entire population is built around not one, but two fishing playgrounds. ...

Episode 622: Melbourne Bluefin Tuna On Poppers With Lee Rayner

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The continued resurence of the Bluefin Tuna fishery around southern Australia is creating spectacular results for those using traditional tuna fishing...

Episode 621: Best Flathead Lures With Greg Vinall

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best flathead lures according to dozens of past ALF Podcast guests? That's what we'll explore in today's episode, which is a trailer for ...

[Repost] Episode 375: Lake Monduran Barramundi With Jason Wilhelm

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason is an undisputed master of impoundment barramundi fishing. His persistence, determination and commitment made him one of the early pioneers of w...

Episode 620: Maximise Your Fishing With Andrew Death

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can everyday, social anglers learn from the guys and girls who fish on the tournement circuit? Plenty! Tournament anglers put themselves in the s...

Episode 619: Polarised Fishing Sunglasses With Greg Vinall

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In many ways, there really isn't anything more important in your fishing kit than a quality pair of polarised sunglasses. We all know that quality sun...

[Repost] Peter Faust Dam Barramundi With The Wells Boys

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[Repost]  Impoundment Barra can be tricky at the best of times. But in Peter Faust Dam they're either shut down and hard to tempt, or they're big and...

Episode 618: Georges River Bream With Josh Carpenter And Andrew Death

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For bream enthusiasts in the greater Sydney area, Georges River and the Port Hacking offers some terrific opportunities to throw lures at some quality...

Episode 617: Cairns Jungle Perch With Gaelen McLoughlin

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jungle perch are north Queensland's feisty answer to southern Australia's wild river bass. Visually spectacular, aggressive, wily.... the perfect lure...

[Trailer] Episode 616: Understanding Squid With Greg Vinall

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chasing a few squid using prawn-style jigs should be on every fisho's agenda at some stage, I reckon. Ok, they won't pull you off your feet like a GT ...

Episode 615: Wimmera Yellowbelly With Mitch McMaster And Caitlin Berecry

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria's Wimmera region tends to fly a little beneath the radar when it comes to sportfishing opportunities, but that doesn't mean they don't exist....

[Trailer] Episode 614: Ten Soft Plastic Lure Fishing Hacks With Greg Vinall

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this episode is packed with practical tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your fishing game. In this ep...

Ballina Headlands Jewfish Fishing On Lures: Tristan Sloan

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small jewfish can be targeted all year round from the rocks and headlands of the northern NSW coast, but in Autumn the mullet runs bring the bigger (1...

[Repost] Teemburra Dam Barramundi With Brendan Pollard

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teemburra Dam barramundi fishing is a cricket scores or donut kind of affair. Impoundment barramundi can be difficult to figure out at the best of tim...

Episode 612: Winter Estuary Fishing With Greg Vinall

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the fishing opportunities in winter, and how do things differ between northern Australia and the south of the country in the cooler months? I...

Episode 611: Five Bucket List Groote Eylandt Fishing Trips With Bomber Farrell

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough call whenever anyone asks about bucket list destinations for Australian anglers, there are countless options to choose from. So if you're...

[Repost] Episode 482: Introduction To Jetski Fishing

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These days dedicated fishing jet skis are opening up fishing opportunities normally only available to the owners of larger trailer boats - but for a f...

Episode 610: Lake Mulwala Murray Cod With Jack Hocking

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty has been said and written about fishing for Murray Cod in Lake Mulwala, but today's guest is far more qualified to dish out the advice than mos...

Episode 609: Highlights of the National Recreational Fishing Survey With Andy Moore

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's recently released National Recreational Fishing Survey is a very important body of workthat points to a bright future for fishing in this ...

Episode 608: Southern Bluefin Tuna With Indy Thompson

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Indy is a marine scientist, passionate fisho and project manager for Tuna Champions, a program dedicated to promoting sustainability in recreational t...

Episode 607: Sydney Bream Fishing With Tom Slater

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bream are one of the most common, though not always the easiest, targets for Australia's lure fishing enthusiasts - and Sydney has plenty to offer tho...

Episode 604: The Myths Of Lure Vs Bait Fishing With Greg Vinall

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be a growing snobbery around the topic of lure fishing vs bait fishing. Yep, I gravitate toward lure fishing, but surely there is room ...

Episode 606: Land-based Lure Fishing Makay With Luke Galea

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's ALF episode is great news for the tens of thousands of anglers across Australia's north who don't own a boat and would love a better land-base...

Episode 603 (Trailer): Understanding Flathead With Greg Vinall

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The humble flathead is an awesome sportfish and a great training ground for anyone wanting to explore lure fishing. Super accessible to most of the Au...

Episode 602: Bemm River Bream With Jon Chen And Andrew Death

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need to fish tournaments in order to benefit from listening while a tournament guy at the top of his game shares tips and hints. Anyone who'...

Episode 601: Forster Topwater Flathead With Russell Babekuhl

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topwater flathead fishing has never been so brutal! In today's interview with Russell Babekuhl we discover a whole new side to the humble flathead tha...

[REPOST] Townsville Flats Sight Fishing With Vinnie Versfeld

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many ALF listeners love their land-based fishing, and right now conditions are perfect in North Queensland for a little beach lure flicking. So to ins...