Australian Lure Fishing

Australian Lure Fishing

Three times per week Australia's most successful lure fishermen share their secrets for catching Australia's iconic sports species. The Australian Lure Fishing Podcast (ALF) is on a mission to help everyday fishermen experience better fishing than they could ever have imagined. Host Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall hand picks the cream of Aussie fishermen and presses them to give up the tips that matter. It's no fluff, no nonsense, top notch fishing info. Stuff you can put into action and get immediate results, no matter whether you're targeting barra or bass, trout of tuna. Subscribe now and watch your fishing results improve dramatically!

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May 19, 2024 54 mins

In this episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, we dive deep into the brilliant fishing opportunities at Forster-Tuncurry with expert insights from Luke Austin of Great Lakes Tackle. This picturesque location is a year-round haven for anglers of all levels, offering diverse spots for land-based, kayak, and boat fishing.

We start at the iconic breakwall, where a variety of species can be targeted throughout the year. Learn t...

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In this interview we tackle the pulse-raising world of dogtooth tuna fishing in the Coral Sea. With guest Luke Griffiths from Quest Angling Expeditions we'll delve deep into expert strategies, the best tackle to use, and how to identify the most promising spots in this vast and dynamic region. Like all ALF episodes, this one is packed with practical tips and detailed insights to help you target one of the ocean's most formidable op...

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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 deep family roots in the area, to uncover the secrets of using lures to snag these elusive crocs in one of New South Wales' most scenic and challenging fishing spots.

Nathan shares a lifetime of insights and tips, from understanding the unique tidal movements at Sussex Inlet—a key factor...

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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 through targeting Mulloway Jewfish in the Brisbane River. Whether you’re a Brisbane local or visiting angler, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights that turn every cast into a potential catch.

Peter shares essential techniques, from choosing the right gear to interpreting r...

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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, a seasoned angler with a decade of experience targeting Giant Trevally in this iconic region. Discover the secrets to locating and landing these powerful fish as Jack shares his expert insights on the best fishing spots, ideal conditions, and most effective techniques for GT fishing ...

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[Repost] The Hawkesbury is a massive estuary system within easy reach of Sydney and offers some pretty amazing fishing. The plethora of natural structure that holds jewfish means anglers have no shortage of options for getting onto this prime sportfish.

Dan Selby of Sydney Sportfishing Adventures has been taking clients onto the Hawkesbury in search of jewfish for nine years - and he's seen and caught a lot of jew in that time.

In ...

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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 experience fishing the small streams of Victoria's Dandenong area. In this episode, he shares a wealth of knowledge from stream navigation to lure fishing technique.

Julian talks about the streams close to his home where he's fished for quality brown and rainbow trout for over a decade. His kn...

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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 snapper (nannygai) in the Sir Edward Pellew Islands area. We dive deep into effective strategies, the right gear to use, and uncover tips for finding the best hidden spots for targeting nannygai. If you're serious about boosting your fishing game, this straightforward talk is packed wit...

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I had the opportunity to sit down with high profile Aussie fisho Paul Wortseling and chat about his favourite Australian fishing destinations. There are few among us who have fished as many places as Paul, so this was always going to be a facinating conversation.  I wasn't disappointed.

For me, there were two standouts in this interview. The first was that it reiterated and solidified my view that Australia is truly one of the worl...

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[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. From the subtle flick of a prawn to the shadow of a crocodile, I explore the secrets of reading water and wildlife to locate those elusive fish. Discover why a gathering of pelicans might signal your next big catch, how sharks can surprisingly be your ally, and why healthy ecosystems o...

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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 just a chat; it's your guide to conquering Queensland's premier barramundi destinations. Roderick breaks down the complexities of these vast waters, from employing the latest in sonar technology to old-school lure casting techniques that pinpoint the elusive barra. We'll tackle everyt...

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In this compelling episode of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast, Andrew Death delves into the innovative shore-based bream fishing tactics of Ben Monforte, a Brisbane angler with a knack for the unconventional.

Ben has mastered a unique Japanese fishing technique, rarely seen in Australian waters, that has significantly upped his bream game in Moreton Bay. From specific lures to strategic insights, this discussion is a treasure t...

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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 lure fishos than others. And a common rule of thumb in fishing circles is: "If there's no run, there's no fun".

Now, it's always a bit dodgy to take a single idea like this and apply it to all forms of fishing and all species of fish. So today we're exploring whether the "no run = no...

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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). Especially given the current timing with warm weather and river flows sparking some pretty hot mangrove jack fishing of late. Enjoy the episode!

 

Gold Coast waterways are home to some extraordinarily large mangrove jacks, but they definitely don't come easy! Gold Coast resident and social me...

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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 since he was a schoolboy and has racked up a lot of jewfish captures in that time. He reckons once you understand jewfish they're a lot easier to target and goes about sharing some great tips in this episode.

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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 lure customiser Laurie Anderson about fishing for bream in the Yamba area.

Laurie shares some awesome tips for targeting bream from pontoons, rockwalls and reefs in the Yamba area, but we also get into some interesting conversations about her passion for custom painting lures for her ...

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[Repost] Most yellowbelly anglers target the species in the impoundments of southern Australia, but freshwater fishing guru Stephen Booth reckons the flowing water is just as productive.

In this episode Stephen takes us to the Murray River in the vicinity of Yarrawonga weir and explains the tackle and techniques he uses to catch quality yella's all year round.

 

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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! David Granville of Caloundra Fishing World unpacks five of the best places to fish Caloundra from the shore. We cover estuary, beach, jetty and canal fishing, with a species list that includes croc flathead, stud mangrove jack, barramundi, queenfish, jewfish, snapper, various trevallies,...

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