702: The Big Fish: Recent Episodes
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First cast on this episode of The Big Fish comes from Bushy who reckons the influx of fresh into the coastal systems can mean a fishing bonanza if you know what to do and where to look. Stinker has the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth with a funny...
Imagine hanging onto a 20lb Kingfish on a fly line in knee deep water as it rooster tails across the flats at 50 k's per hour. Josh Hutchins fires our first cast this morning from New Zealand were they have uncovered an exciting new inshore game fishery targeting the shallow...
This week our first cast comes from young gun Nathan Walker who works in a tackle shop and is surrounded by the latest and greatest fishing gear, however, Nathan spends over 90% of his fishing time practicing the ancient art of fly fishing. What is the lure of the fly...
This episode our first cast comes from Jo Starling who shares the funny story of the worlds biggest fish finder. Snapper, Stinker and all of the crew are back with stories of great fishing characters they have had the pleasure of wetting a line with. We also share some fascinating...
First cast this episode comes from Greg French, the Flyfisher King of Tasmania, with the amazing, true, tale of catching Tiger Snakes on hookless flies. We check out the health of the Edwards River with keen Deniliquin angler Troy Bright. The Mudeye hatch is in full swing on Jindabyne and...
First cast in this episode of The Big Fish Eucumbene fishing guide Steve Dunn talks about loch style fly fishing techniques and drogues for drifting. Snapper has the latest on the South Coast prawn run and will give us the low down on how to catch a bucket full of...
First cast on The Big Fish comes from Rob Paxevanos with part two of our Clyde River master class. Snapper with a South Coast fishing smorgasbord, stealthy sight fishing with Bushy, Stinker shares the best fishing month and Roden Woodhams joins us with tales of intoxicated Marlin and Puffer Fish...
When a 10ft Thresher Shark took to the air and landed in Jim Ewing's little boat it brought new meaning to the term "landing a fish". Jim and his fishing buddy wrestled the shark to shore and speculate that it may have been trying to escape from "Big Joe" the...
Our first cast this morning comes from Jo Starling in Tasmania who shares some great tips from fishing guide Roger Butler on fishing in the wind. (Jo Starling pictured, on a calm morning with a lovely Tasmanian Rainbow.) Stinker shares his thoughts on crabs with the best blue swimmer of...
Our first cast comes from Chris Simmons, an adventure fisherman who paddled an old surfboard across Great White Shark infested waters to live, sleep and fish on the wreck of the Sygna off Stockton Beach. Now that the wrecks super structure has been washed away he can share the stories...
It's one of the most exciting moments in angling when a fish blasts your offering off the top. It's also one of the most deflating moments when the line comes back slack and you fail to hook up. Our first cast this morning comes from Bushy with lure and fly...
Our first cast comes from Chris Simmons, an adventure fisherman who paddled an old surfboard across Great White Shark infested waters to live, sleep and fish on the wreck of the Sygna off Stockton Beach. Now that the wrecks super structure has been washed away he can share the stories...
Truly big Jewfish, or Mulloway, always get the fishing grapevine twanging. Roden Woodhams shares the tale of a 32 kilo monster caught from a beach, just North of Sydney, and the autopsy gives us a fascinating insight into the feeding habits of these elusive giants that live right n our...
Greg French tussles with monster mouse eating trout this morning on The Big Fish. Luke Pearce from NSW Fisheries talks about black water and Yellowbelly. Luke is the Murray region NSW fisheries manager and is a scientist who spends his working hours looking after the health of our native fish....
Gabe reckons the Mulloway are really on in the Hawkesbury and we will share the hot spots. Bushy is out hunting Whiting on poppers and shares his pro tips on this explosive sport. Snapper shares his thoughts on security for fishers, after the alleged knife attack on an angler on...
Scott snapped his favourite fly rod the other day and Bushy has a few tips on how to fix a broken rod with a stick and a bit of 'Bush' ingenuity. Snapper Pratt is back and shares his thoughts on why the estuary scene on the South coast is so...
This week on The Big Fish we join fishing author Greg French in the North Island of New Zealand as we look at another chapter from his brilliant new book The last wild Trout. Snapper is pondering the disappearance of the high country rainbows and shares his thoughts on genetic...
The Crabs are starting to tap dance across the lake floor and this week we talk about Crabbing with Stinker. Nathan Walker caught and released this whopper Yellowbelly last week, in the shadows of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and shares the secrets of Canberra suburban fishing for natives. Rob...
I love rock fishing, I'm well aware of the fact that it's the most dangerous sport in Australia, accounting for more deaths than any other, however, when you do take all of the precautions, like wearing life jackets, going with an experienced mate and checking conditions, you have a far...
It's national Gone Fishing Day tomorrow and our first cast this morning comes from Allan Hansard from the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation and Australian Fishing Trade Association with an update on all of the events happening around NSW and Australia. Bushy has been to sea on everything from a hollow...
This week we look at rod construction, selection and configuration with Big Fish experts Bushy and Gabe. Stinker comes to us live from Great Keppel Island. Snapper has had the greatest fishing trip of his life in the wilds of PNG, he shares his adventure with us, catching the big...
To prepare for the opening of the Stream Trout Season in NSW Peter Morse takes us through the finer points of leader design in Fly Fishing. Snapper is back and Alex Bellisimo shares his thoughts on fish movements in beach fishing. First cast this morning comes from Fly Fishing guru...
This week on The Big Fish our first cast comes from the Pharaoh of the Monaro Steve Samuels who checks out the streams for us before the opening of the Trout season next weekend. Stinker's topic this week is fishing in the West and 'Don't call them maggots!" The Hillbilly...
We continue to explore these deadly little lures on The Big Fish this week. Our first cast comes from Rob Paxevanos and Bushy who share their ideas on fishing soft, metal and epoxy vibes. Nathan Walker has a preview of the upcoming Trout season in the Snowy Monaro region, Stinker...
On the Big Fish this week we get the latest on fishing Metal and Soft Vibes with some terrific tips from Rob Paxevanos. With some of these, very effective, lures going for close to $20, it hurts when you lose one. Rob has some great advice on modifying the hooks...
This week on The Big Fish we visit Fishing Club Land with Club stalwarts Col Trenaman, Nathan Walker and Gabe Quercigrossi. Stinker shares his thoughts on Fishing Clubs, the Hillbilly Fishermen sing another fishy song and Scott talks about Fly Fishing clubs. ( Pictured Col with his personal best Kingy...