The Social Fishing Podcast

Another campfire chat between six of us from our April float down the Murrumbidgee River in the Takacat inflatables. We took three Takacat inflatables boats and drifted down the Murrumbidgee. April is all about low flows but on this trip we were met with far from ideal conditions with a fast rising river due to dam releases. We went ahead with the trip and tried to work out if we could catch them during a rise. Fishing was tough but we still managed to land some great fish. Enjoy the stories, laughs and banter as we recap this trip while sitting around the campfire on the last night of the trip. We recorded a feature film along this trip which will be available in the SF Membership! To watch the full film login to stream in full HD (film available mid-May 2024). Join today: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   In this episode: 0:00 – Introduction 4:00 – Conditions and Lead Up to the Trip 11:00 – Recap of the Trip from Day 1 42:00 – Recap of Day 2

New to chasing cod? This is the episode for you! Rhys & Dan share a few tips for getting started in the world of lure fishing for Murray Cod – for both lakes and rivers. There is an endless amount to learn when it comes to Murray Cod, but this episode summaries the basics to help you get started.   In this episode: 3:00 – Early memories of catching cod on a lure 10:00 – Tips for Learning to Lure fish in a Lake/Impoundment 16:20 – Tips for Learning in a River or Creek 36:00 – Techniques and Learning more 39:20 – Location and spots are important 45:50 – Looking after Murray Cod   Learn more about lure fishing in the Freshwater Mini Series > https://socialfishing.com.au/free-freshwater-mini-series/

If you like a good fishing story… you’ll enjoy this episode. I sat down for almost two hours to chat with Jake Miles all about his fishing story and North East Victoria. Jake covers fishing on the Ovens River, Lake Eildon, Lake Buffalo and the Murray River. He shares his story about how he moved to Australia and learnt how to fish well after school. Quite a different story to many, and he shares how he overcame the hurdles of learning to fish, starting with Trout and advancing to Murray Cod. This is a great yarn full of plenty of laughs and banter. Enjoy!   In this episode: 2:40 – Jake’s story and background – how he got started in fishing. 14:00 – The next step of learning in Jakes’s journey chasing Murray Cod. 27:30 – Jake’s first metre cod story. 34:50 – Fishing Small Rivers in North East VIC – Ovens River. 42:45 – Fishing the Murray River. 48:30 – Fishing Lake Buffalo. 1:01:00 – Jake’s experience at Lake Eildon. 1:15:30 – The story of Outback Adventures Australia YouTube channel and content. 1:30:00 – Jake’s dream trip. 1:35:30 – Story of Jake’s Biggest Ovens River Cod.   For more information on freshwater fishing head to: www.socialfishing.com.au

A new season is upon us… and it’s going to be EPIC! Dan and I wanted to sit down and have a chat about what’s ahead and we cover our thoughts on how to approach this summer. Our focus for this chat is on rivers, now that we are heading into a drier period (this means lower flows and clearer water). We talk about what it’s been like the past three years, the current conditions, water clarity and how it affects cod, some key lures worth using over summer and our thoughts on weedless plastics. Before finishing up we also touch on the impoundments and share a few tips. Enjoy this episode and if you have any requests for topics, please send them through. For more information visit: www.socialfishing.com.au   In this episode: 5:00 - Rivers for cod and conditions over the past 5 years 9:40 – Current conditions and the year ahead (fishing will be epic) 14:30 – Water clarity and how it affects feeding behaviour of cod 26:00 – Tips for the summer ahead and our predictions on good spots to fish 31:20 – Key lures for chasing summer cod 40:00 – Best rod for weedless plastics 50:30 – Tips for chasing cod in lakes & dams over summer

Recently I headed down to the Crater Lakes in Southwest VIC to fish the famous Lake Purrumbete and Lake Bullen Merri. On this trip I was joined by SF team member Chris Muscat who writes the reports for this region. At the start of this episode, we both share a recap of our trip and an overview of these two lakes. Chris then shares his fishing story before we talk about Chris favourite places to fish, his favourite techniques for Trout, go-to lures and his favourite setup. If you’re keen to learn about chasing Trout in lakes or you’re looking to fish Lake Purrumbete or Lake Bullen Merri, this is the episode for you! Join the Social Fishing Membership here: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   In this episode: 3:30 – Our Crater Lakes Trip Fishing Lake Purrumbete and Lake Bullen Merri 32:50 – Chris’ Story and how he got into fishing 38:40 – How did the Anglers Australia page start 41:40 – Living through COVID in Melbourne 44:50 – Places Chris is keen to visit 54:03 – Favourite three places to fish 56:30 – Most productive technique for chasing Trout 57:18 – Key Lures for Chasing Trout 1:02:35 – Go-To Rod, Reel, Mainline and Leader for Trout 1:05:30 – Chris final piece of advice

Matt Martin loves his Golden Perch, and it was great to get him on for a chat to hear his story, chasing yellas and also fishing Burrendong Dam. The start of the chat kicks off learning a little bit about Matt, his background in fishing and his travels to end up where he is today. He has chased Barra on the ABT circuit and loves fishing a range of competitions for Murray Cod and Yellowbelly. His local is Burrendong and we get into discussions about the key bite periods, the behaviour of the yellas throughout spring and the best way to chase them. Matt is a great fella, and this was a super casual chat. Enjoy our first episode on spring yellas for the season. For more info on access, key fishing spots and up to date reports on Burrendong Dam. Join the Social Fishing Membership: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   In this episode: 00:00 – Intro to Matt Martin 07:35 – Where and how did it all begin? 14:30 – How did the fishing the ABT Tournaments come about? 21:42 –Recent fishing comp at Burrinjuck? 24:20 – Spring Yella’s in Lake Burrendong 46:00 – What’s your go-to Yella Technique? 56:01 – Favourite colour pallet? 59:30 – Matt’s experience at the AFTA tradeshow 1:06:24 – Matt’s most memorable moment 1:10:10 – Piece of advice going forward?

This is a new style of podcast… recorded on the water while fishing! Lake Eildon is a popular destination, so we planned a trip this winter to explore and unlock the lake. On the final night we decided to record an episode of the podcast, and we ended up doing it in the boat while fishing. This is different and unique! Follow along as we share what we learnt on our trip to Eildon, how we found and landed trophy cod and how you can learn more about fishing the lake. We also talk you through the technique we were using with the live tech during the night session on the water. It’s different… but epic! Enjoy and please let us know if you like this podcast format.   In this episode: 1:00 – Intro to Eildon Podcast 8:22 - Jim’s big fish 12:00 – The size of lake Eildon and finding key areas 16:00 - Beginning of a HOT run in Dans boat (3 fish over the mark) 24:00 – Spotting fish on Live Tech (distinguishing between) 26:00 – Dans wader story 31:00 – Rhys triumphs!  36:00 – Phone call from Jakes boat 38:30 – Talking tactics of working a shoreline with live tech (fish behaviour) 41:00 – Dans 3rd fish for the trip!  46:00 – Thoughts from Dan on the 4 fish bite window 50:00 – Exploring new areas within an impoundment and identifying likely water that’ll hold fish – setting GPS marks to use once night falls 1:04:00 – Explaining what we’re looking for while using live tech (LIVE) 1:15:50 – Lake Eildon Trip Summary within SF Membership   Join the SF Membership: Learn More Here

Jakko is BACK! Perfect timing to get Jakko Davis back on for another podcast chat and we broke the record for the longest chat yet… but it’s epic. This is one you’ll want to make sure you listen to the entire way through (and possibly again). We chat about three key topics: Chasing Murray Cod in Rivers The Effect of Live Technology on Cod Moon Phases and how they Affect Cod These are three hot topics in the cod fishing world at the moment. As always, we get into good discussion on a range of ideas and experiences. Enjoy this chat!   In this episode: 4:30 – Intro and catchup, recent sessions and life 6:00 – Fishing the Macquarie River this season 15:30 – Camping out of a backpack in summer 21:00 – General life and fishing the river 25:30 – Fishing from the inflatable boat 36:00 – Fishing from bank V boat 44:30 – Live Technology Chat: Where is it going? 1:06:00 – How fish behave to splash and boat pressure from the use of Live Tech 1:14:00 – Murray Cod intelligence and understanding their behaviour on live sonar 1:38:30 – Moon Phases and Murray Cod: Bite Periods and Bite Windows 2:13:30 – What do we watch on YouTube 2:16:30 – Membership update, Social Fishing and life updates

In this episode I sit down and have a chat with an experienced podcast host and content creator… Jono Bleakley. He is the co-host of the Reel Action Fishing Podcast with Michael Guest, he works as a content creator at OzFish Unlimited and has been a presenter for a number of brands in the fishing industry. This chat is loaded with content including the story of Jono and how he got to where he is today. Then we talk about chasing Bass on the Bellinger River before finishing the podcast discussing the fishing content industry. We discuss hosting and running podcasts, creating content and how to stand out in the fishing world. Jump in and listen to this jammed packed episode!   In this episode: 04:15 – Introduction to Jono’s Story 45:00 – Bass Fishing and the Bellinger River Journey 1:01:00 – Rhys’ Content Creating Processes 1:09:00 – Creating Content in the Fishing Industry 1:28:28 – Jono’s Memorable Moments 1:37:20 – What does the future look like and Jono’s future ambitions 1:50:00 – Advice for young content creators

We are back from another epic SF Team Trip with our amazing crew! We went back to Wyangala once again (after amazing success last year) and we managed to produce another amazing session. In testing conditions, the fish pushed us, but we learnt a lot and caught some amazing fish. Dan and I jumped on an episode for a chat about the trip. We discuss the key lessons, stories and what we learnt (along with the funnies). Enjoy this chat and if you’re keen on more details about our Wyangala session checkout the latest trip report inside the SF Membership: Join the Membership Here   In this episode: 1:00 – Intro of the trip 3:30 – Accelerated Learning Fishing in a Group or at Competitions 8:00 – Key bite windows 11:00 – Dan talks of dropped fish 20:30 – Our moments of the trip 34:20 – Funny Moments from the Trip 39:00 – Why the Cod Fury 220mm Works so well in Winter 52:40 – Our Top Tips for Wyangala this Winter 57:40 - Content and Filming from Trip 59:00 – Our top Catches from Trip

We are back with another episode and this one is special! Kate Norman knows her stuff when it comes to big Murray Cod in lake Eildon, and it was a privilege to have her on for an episode. I this episode Kate shares her story, how fishing started and why she loves chasing cod so much, and especially, Lake Eildon. She shares how she juggle family life and fishing, how she goes about fishing solo and even how she deals with really bad motion sickness (and yes still goes fishing). Then we jump into a chat about Lake Eildon cod and how Kate goes about chasing these monster fish, especially in the winter months. How the cod behave, the approach, how she plans her trips and works a bank, the key lures and what depth they usually hold in. This is another amazing episode and I hope you learn plenty to help with your next Eildon trip.   In this episode: 3:00 – Kate’s Recent Session on Lake Eildon 7:00 – Schedules and fishing with a young family 14:50 – Kate’s fishing story and how it started. 25:00 – How Kate deals with motion sickness 27:30 – Does Kate fish only in good/key weather conditions? 31:00 – Fishing Lake Eildon for Big Cod 59:00 – Clothes Kate Wear for Winter Fishing 1:06:00 – Where Kate Bases herself for Trips and Sessions 1:08:00 - Searching and Fishing During the Day 1:12:03 – Do Eildon Cod Switch On and Off? 1:13:45 – Most Memorable Metre Cod 1:19:30 – Kate’s last piece of advice

This adventure was too special not to record a podcast on location. On night two of our three-day drift, we sat down to record an episode for the podcast, sharing stories, lessons, and everything from this amazing adventure. Six of the SF team, in three boats and lots of fish. What we find is most incredible about fishing as a team is the ability to learn. From mid-day on the first day, we worked out the bite pattern, and then capitalised on it for the rest of the trip. In this podcast you’ll hear plenty of stories and banter, but also, you’ll learn lessons that you’ll be able to apply to your next session on a river system. Enjoy this casual and relaxed, but also very insightful episode of The Social Fishing Podcast!   In this episode: 00:30 – Intro of the group and the location. 11:00 – Why we all went looking for shallow running lures. 15:30 – The start of day one, what we caught and what we learnt. 20:30 – Stand out yella lure. 22:00 – Why we went to weedless plastics. 24:00 – Middle of day one & Alex’s 95cm capture. 38:50 – Karen’s topwater fish, morning of day two. 43:00 – Approach and techniques we used on day two. 1:21:20 – Everyone’s moment of the trip.

In this special episode, we sit down with the man behind the microphone and the founder of Social Fishing, Rhys Creed. Interviewed by Dan Webber, Chris Cotterill and Karen Rees, Rhys shares the journey of how he turned his passion for fishing and educating others into what Social Fishing is today. We get a glimpse into who Rhys is behind the scenes, the key people who have helped shape his path and his approach to life. Rhys shares some pivotal moments along the path to building Australia’s largest freshwater fishing community, the Social Fishing Membership, the challenges faced along the journey and where's next for Rhys and the Social Fishing brand. This is a great episode, filled with a stack of stories and laughs as Rhys gets grilled by the team and of course the episode is filled with fishing tips for this upcoming big winter cod season. Make sure to tune in and we hope you enjoy this episode!   In this episode: 2:00 – How Chris Cotterill, Karen Rees & Dan Webber fit into the SF picture 14:00 – What inspired Rhys to create the Social Fishing brand? 35:00 – The launch of the SF Membership 46:00 – Key people who helped Social Fishing get where it is today? 57:00 – Why fishing for Rhys? 1:04:00 – Family life, running a business and the SF Membership 1:20:30 – Memorable catches in the past three years 1:31:00 – How Rhys approaches chasing winter cod 1:39:50 – Where to next for Rhys and Social Fishing 1:45:20 – One lure, one waterway, one session 1:48:30 – Biggest challenges we face building the SF Brand 1:54:30 – Quote or phrase that Rhys lives by

The story of Jimmy Barwick is next level! This is an epic chat as we learn who Jimmy is and the crazy adventure he has been on over the past two decades. He has travelled a fair portion of the world, lived overseas working and spent a massive part of his life living on the water. Currently working as a fly guide on the Tumut River in NSW, and also working in retail. He has seen and done it all, and in the first half of this episode we get an insight into his amazing life journey. The second half of this episode Jimmy shares his last 12 months of chasing Murray Cod. Having never chased them ever before, to learning about this incredibly intelligent species, to catching his first (and now multiple) metre Murray Cod on the fly. We discuss techniques and approach for using the fly, and lessons Jimmy has learnt along the way. This is a big episode and one you’ll want to listen to.   In this episode: 0:00 – The Jimmy Barwick Story – Early life in Tasmania 12:50 – The Story – Super Yachts in Europe 18:00 – The Story – Move to Indonesia 21:00 – The Story – Guiding at Arlie Beach 29:30 – The Story – Charter Boat in the NT 30:45 – The Story – Move to Tumut as a Guide 40:00 – The Story – Working on a Super Yacht Travelling the World 50:00 – Learning to target Murray Cod (having never chased them before) 58:00 – How Jimmy started out with chasing Murray Cod 1:05:00 – First sessions on the water 1:17:30 – Spending more time on the water and catching cod on lures 1:27:00 – Going from lures to first metre cod on fly 1:35:00 – Tips for chasing cod on fly

We’ve been using our custom inflatable boat setup a lot this summer, and with so many questions we thought we’d sit down and have a chat about them. In this episode we talk about our sessions this summer drifting in the inflatable, including our Ovens River adventure. We went on an epic 3 day float/camp trip and Dan and I look back on the trip and share the stories, adventures and lessons. This episode is all about the inflatable boats and the Ovens River, including plenty of tips to help you if you’re panning a trip to the Ovens River. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the video we will be releasing soon which will highlight the inflatable boat setup we use.   Become an SF Member: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   0:30 – Recap from the recent Ultimate Fishing Expo 6:15 – Sounder Series Course announcement and our recent session at Burrinjuck 13:45 – Benefits of fishing from an inflatable boat 26:15 – Our camping setup in the inflatables 33:00 – Are the inflatables tough? 39:00 – Fishing from a small pool boat 42:00 – The Ovens River Adventure – Sharing the story 56:45 – Tips for fishing the Ovens River 1:10:30 – Dan’s cheap inflatable setup 1:24:00 – More advantages of the inflatable setup

If you love chasing cod, especially river cod – this is a must listen episode! Our special guest for this episode, Jackson Haussler has achieved so much in the cod world in such a short space of time. Fishing in Northern NSW, he is familiar with the gorge country for Murray Cod. In this episode we talk about the Northern Basin rivers including the Severn, Macintyre and Gwydir. Jackson talks about weather patterns, moon and how critical he is when it comes to conditions for chasing cod. He also gets chatting about how he has changed and mistakes he made in the past when it comes to friendship and respect. It’s an amazing listen with such an incredible angler. Strap yourself in for this one.   Visit our website: www.socialfishing.com.au Become an SF Member: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/

Well, there goes another year… 2022 all over but what an epic adventure! We were lucky enough to have some amazing trips and epic moments. In this episode Rhys and Dan share stories from the year, their favourite moments and highlights throughout 2022. Plus along the way they share plenty of lessons they learnt from over the prior 12 months. This is a cracker way to welcome in the new year, and it’s going to be big! To follow along with our journey, make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram, but more importantly join our free community email list. We send out content that isn’t shared anywhere else. Join here à https://socialfishing.com.au/free-gear-ebook/

In this episode Rhys is joined by Sunny Martins, and what an epic chat it is! Sunny has an eye for detail and is very particular in the way he fishes and his approach, so much so that it pays off with plenty of big fish hitting his deck. He has an addictive passion for fishing that drives him to continually seek new challenges and experiences (and also helping him spend countless hours on the water). In this episode Sunny shares his background, how fishing started for him and where he is today in his fishing journey, along with plenty of tips to help you catch more fish. The boys talk about Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Trout and Bass - different techniques, approach, and lures for all those species. Then Sunny gets into some specific but important topics around boat position and how he fishes a bank for both cod and yellas in a deep dam (like Eildon) and a shallow lake (like Mulwala). In this discussion he explains fish position, how they feed, how to position your boat, how and where to cast and more (very important stuff to learn). Plus, he shares plenty of stories from his past, memories, and lessons, along with future goals and handy tips for you to take away and into your own fishing. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, and make sure you share it with your friends! Join the SF Membership Today: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/    In this episode: 3:00 - How Sonny gets to fish so much? 10:45 – How fishing started for Sunny and where he is based? 20:00 – Fishing solo v with a mate, and fishing from a kayak 26:30 – More on Sunny’s fishing journey 34:00 – Thinking outside the box – boat positioning for cod and yellas (inc. dam example) 47:30 – Boat position continued – Example at Mulwala 57:00 – Favouirte way to chase each species (cod, yellas, trout, bass) 1:06:10 – Approach for a Session and Fishing Over Summer 1:14:00 – Lure Choice and Approach: weedless plastics, plastics with exposed hooks, hardbody & spinnerbait 1:30:10 – Preferred Colour Choice for Sunny 1:33:45 – Sunny’s Goals Moving Forward

Another episode where I’m joined by Dan Webber to have a chat about the current fishing, techniques, and approach for chasing Golden Perch in spring and summer. There is a huge amount of information and content that you can apply to your sessions in this episode which runs for over two hours. During the middle of the chat, we get into conversation about fish behaviour, which include Murray Cod, Trout and Golden Perch and a critical concept that makes a massive difference to your fishing sessions (this is a must know concept). Then we finish up the episode by referring to the amazing response we got from the last episode with Dan Webber on mental health. Plenty of learn and discover in this episode of The Social Fishing Podcast! Join the SF Membership: https://socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   In this episode: 2:00 – Intro and Catchup on Recent Session this Spring 7:00 – Learning from Failure and Poor Sessions – Recap from Dan’s Recent Trout Session 14:50 – Lessons from How Fish Feed from a Recent Burrinjuck Session 19:00 – Example on Fish Behaviour from Lake Hume 26:00 – Late Spring & Summer Techniques for Golden Perch 53:50 – Most IMPORTANT Thing to Remember About Fishing!!! 56:45 – Summer Techniques for Yellas continued. 1:00:50 – Go-To Trolling Lures for Yellas in Summer 1:05:30 – Concentrations Concept – Understanding this is Key to Success 1:40:00 – Few Final Words about the Upcoming Season 1:49:00 – Catchup on Mental Health from the Last Episode

This is a sad topic but one that needs to be shared. There is so much false information, blaming and comments going around in the media around the fish kills. So, with that I wanted to produce a series of podcast, articles, blog posts and videos interviewing knowledgeable people and sharing the reasons behind these fish deaths. This is the third major fish kill along the Murray River we will have seen in 12 years. We as humans have caused this issue and it’s up to us to fix it. This is a MUST LISTEN and SHARE episode. I was lucky enough to be joined by environmental science teacher Peter Phillips who is completing his PhD on the flooding along the Murray River. He spent over 50 days floating the Murray River in the 2016 floods and has an in depth understanding on this river system. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including blackwater, the current flooding and what’s causing it, what has happened in Shepparton and Echuca with the suspicious fish deaths. We also discuss the nature of the river and how the flows have changed over the past 50 years, the prediction of these current fish kills and what we need to do to stop this from happening again in the future. Everyone who cares about native fish needs to listen to this episode so please share it with your friends. And let’s make a difference!   0:00 – introduction from Rhys about what is happening with flooding 8:15 – Overview of the flooding in the Murray, Goulburn, and Campaspe around Echuca 10:10 – Peter Phillips background, passion, and PhD study 11:30 – What is Blackwater and Hypoxic water? 14:55 – What is happening with the current floods and why the fish are dying around Echuca 24:30 – Dissolved oxygen and what fish need to survive 29:30 – What’s happening with the flood continued. 38:00 – Fish kills further downstream in the Little Murray, Gunbower Creek and the Murray River 41:00 – Why the fish kills have been so bad in the past decade 46:00 – What’s the solution? Is it going to get worse? 51:10 – How the riparian vegetation filters carbon from blackwater 54:00 – Will we see a massive fish kill this summer coming? 56:15 – IMPORTANT: Summary by Rhys on the issues and moving forward

In this episode I’m joined by Matt Mildren to talk all about chasing Trout at Dartmouth. It was great to have Matt on to talk a little bit of Trout fishing jumping into the history of Dartmouth, the fish species, the size and layout of the lake. We then talk about the Trout in the system, the best approach, key lures and seasons. Matt also jumps in and explains trolling for Trout in detail and how he uses different gear throughout the year to target them effectively. We then finish up with a few cod stories. Matt writes a monthly report on Dartmouth Dam. It’s available inside the SF Membership along with other reports from NSW and VIC. You can learn more here. To become an SF Member, click here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/ To get your FREE Gear & Tackle eBook, click here.   In this episode: 4:00 – Fishing Competitions at Dartmouth 5:00 – Dartmouth over 100% and spilling since 1996 9:30 – Trout Stocking, Macquarie Perch and History of Dartmouth 20:40 – Matt’s background and fishing journey 32:30 – Fishing for Trout in Dartmouth – Tips & Seasons 1:01:00 – What is it about Trout that Matt loves 1:04:45 – Best lures for Dartmouth 1:12:45 – Your most memorable fishing moment 1:21:40 – Matt’s last piece of advice

The Annual Lake Windamere Trip! This podcast was all about our big trip to the iconic Windamere Dam. A special place on the calendar for spring each year and it was great to get back to this system and hook into some yellas. This year was very different with a completely new lake as levels have risen to 88% (and still rising). This has changed the entire landscape and layout of the lake; we have new challenges of locating fish and trying to effectively fish the flooded edges and vegetation. In this podcast we give you a complete run down on our trip, how it unfolded, how we managed to catch fish in tough conditions, plenty of stories (and funny bits), the content we created and our opinions on what Windamere will be like going forward. Even if you don’t plan on fishing Windamere, but you do love chasing yellas, this is a podcast you want to listen to! For our Trip Report, Recap Video and Technique Videos from Windamere click here. To become an SF Member, click here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/ To get your FREE Gear & Tackle eBook, click here.   2:18 – The start of the trip and the anticipation 9:30 – What Windamere is like now that’s it’s full 18:55 – Windamere Dam stockings 20:50 - Overview of our trip, each day session and the fish we caught 36:45 – Insight into our trips and what goes into content creation 1:00:00 – Overview of the trip continued – Lessons and Tips 1:27:11 – Thinking outside the box and how important it is to learn 1:42:30 – Go-to lures & techniques for Windamere since the rise 1:46:30 – Our thoughts on Windamere into the future 1:43:00 – Our best moments of the trip

Spring is here and we have a cracker yella episode for you! Joined by fishing legend Adam McCulloch, we discuss a range of topic around spring yellas and fishing in Northern NSW. Adam talks about his home three lakes, Keepit, Split Rock and Chaffey, as well as the surrounding rivers. He gets into a detailed run through of using Jerkbaits (Suspending Hardbody’s) for yellas. A technique that works well in early spring with fish sitting up in the shallows. Adam talks about the massive Silver Perch in Chaffey, and we also have detailed discussions about water level change and how that affects the fishing. Including a quick chat about Lake Windamere filling up and what we both think that will mean for the fishing out there. Another great episode with plenty to learn for spring yellas! To become an SF Member, click here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/ To get your FREE Gear & Tackle eBook, click here.   3:45 – Intro and General Chat 6:30 – Adam’s Story, Background, and Fishing Journey 20:20 – Lake Keepit, Split Rock and Chaffey 27:55 – How Lakes Fish Different High V Low & Thoughts on Windamere Filling Up 40:24 – Back to Talking about Chaffey 46:40 – Silver Perch in Chaffey Dam 52:30 – Chat About Trout Cod 56:35 – Chat About Removing Willows 1:00:00 – Tips for Chasing Yellas in Spring & Using Jerkbaits 1:17:05 – Number #1 Tip for Yella Behaviour 1:20:45 – Adam’s Goal for this Year

In this episode Rhys has a chat with Canberra local, Graham Fifield talking about all things urban fishing. Graham shares his earliest fishing stories from both the south coast and in the ACT region, before jumping in to share his tips for fishing urban systems. Including the lakes around the Canberra Area (Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra, Yerrabi Pond and Googong Dam). Rhys and Graham get chatting about plenty of random topics in the fishing world. This is another great episode! To become an SF Member, click here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/ Get the latest Gear & Tackle eBook here   3:00 – Our Team Trip to Wyangala 14:30 – Graham’s story, background and how he got into fishing 35:00 – Flick and fly journal & freelance writing 44:00 – Grahams recent sessions this winter 50:00 – Tips for Fishing Urban Lakes for natives 1:08:00 – Q: Where is Graham most confident fishing? 1:10:00 – Q: What’s Graham’s favourite style of fishing? 1:13:30 – Q: What’s Grahams next goal he wants to achieve? 1:20:00 – Fishing style Graham would like to try? 1:30:00 – General fishing chat between Graham and Rhys

Ben Wiseman took out his first AYC Competition win this year at Wyangala Dam. I wanted to get Ben on for a chat because his story to wining this year’s comp is very cool. The Social Fishing Team fished Wyangala Dam a week before the competition this year and we shared heaps of information inside our membership platform. Ben took that knowledge on board and applied it to his fishing the following weekend, which helped his and his mate take out the win. Here is a message I received from Ben a few days after the competition: “G’day Rhys, I just wanted to get in contact and let you know how your recent trip report on Wyangala helped me take out the biggest cod and win the recent AYC Wyangala Cod Classic. We used livescope to try and find fish and temp them into biting, to work out a plan of attack for the rest of the weekend. After several hours of scanning for fish and finding some but we weren’t able to get any to commit. After a disappointing session we decided to use the tactics that you described in your trip report from the weekend before and put the livescope away. We started flicking unweighted swimbaits at the shallow points we had marked around 5am before the sun came up, after a couple of hours with no success the sun was finally up, and we were in full sunlight then my lure got engulfed at 7:45am by a 710mm cod on a shallow point. Feeling pumped but sore from casting such a large lure for so long I decided to start casting a Gantia before the next shallow point that we had marked earlier. First cast at the point and my rod loaded not long after my lure hit the water and I was into a big cod. After I got it near the boat and a few lunge’s down deep we managed to get the fish into the net, it measured 1075mm at 8:50 am. I ended up with the biggest Cod for the weekend and our combined efforts got us the win with a total of 2115mm for out two biggest Cod and landing the most fish for the weekend beating at lot of other accomplished teams and anglers. Only after reading your report and deciding to put the tactics you described in to practice, we able to take out the Win. It has definitely changed my perspective on live sounders as we beat a lot of teams that were running it on their boats.” Thanks, Ben Wiseman Become an SF Member today: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   2:00 – Intro 3:20 – When Ben started fishing the AYC 8:30 – Ben’s Sessions fishing before the competition 11:00 – Story from the AYC competition from this year 30:00 – Advice for using live technology for the first time 35:00 – How would we approach a new dam

Trent Freer is a local angler to Southern NSW and VIC and has spent the past 20 years chasing Murray Cod in places like the Murrumbidgee River, Lake Mulwala and many other small creeks. This was a great chat where we discussed a range of topics, including getting started on lure fishing, using lipless crankbaits in rivers and how to fish Mulwala in tough conditions. Trent was happy to share his processes and what he has learnt about fishing over the many years of being on the water. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss one fish in particular that we were both lucky enough to catch, on sperate occasions, 3 years apart. Join our SF Community Email List: https://www.socialfishing.com.au/#sign_up Get the Freshwater Mini Series: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/free-freshwater-mini-series/   4:30 – Story about a cod both Trent and Rhys have caught from Blowering Dam 21:10 – Trent’s Story and How Fishing Started 28:30 – Stories and Techniques from fishing the Murrumbidgee River 38:30 – What makes a good bite period on a river system & techniques for fishing in tough conditions 41:00 – Mulwala: Trent’s Exact Process for Fishing in Tough Conditions – Step by Step 54:15 – Trent’s Biggest Murray Cod from Mulwala 57:20 – Fishing Lake Hume: Tips for Yellas 1:02:10 – Key Lesson Trent has Learnt from using Live Technology 1:06:50 – Trent’s Plans and Goals for this Winter 1:09:00 – Trent’s Number One Lesson

In this episode I’m joined by young fishing legend, Jack Weymouth-Smith! He is based out in Western Riverina and spends most of his time fishing his home waters of the Murrumbidgee River. In this chat we talk all about this river system, the fishing styles, techniques, flows and plenty of stories of big fish. Jack is a great fella who just loves his cod fishing! He has learnt a lot over the past 7 years fishing this river system and has caught plenty of cracking river cod. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about a bunch of topics that have plenty of great info for fishing any river system. And last of all, you don’t want to miss the end of the episode where Jack shares his most memorable catch and his number one tip (trust me you don’t want to miss this one)! You can checkout the Freshwater Mini Series here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/free-freshwater-mini-series/ Visit our website at: https://www.socialfishing.com.au/ Or you can become a member today: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   This episode: Jacks background, story and how he got into fishing (4:00) Fishing the Murrumbidgee west of Narrandera (13:00) Clarity, Bite Windows, Seasons and Techniques in Rivers (25:00) Lake Mulwala, Other Trips and general chat (33:30) Flows on the Murrumbidgee (45:30) Jack’s goals for this year and favourite lures (49:00) Jack’s most memorable catch (54:20) One last lesson from Jack (59:00)

In this episode I’m joined by keen cod angler and SF Member, Tyson Zarew. Born and bred in Canberra, Tyson has fished throughout his whole life, but it’s only been recently that he has started getting really serious on chasing big cod in the impoundments. Over the past three years Tyson has learnt an incredible amount about chasing big cod and has grown as an angler and in this episode, he shares these lessons. We talk about his childhood, before jumping in and discussing the journey of chasing big winter cod, the lessons, stories and some of Tyson’s most memorable experiences. We also touch on urban lake cod and the best way to approach these situations, using live technology and also one of his recent experiences fishing gorge country with the Goodoogang Lue Tag Boddy Dazzler and the story of Tyson’s epic metre cod on surface. This is another great episode and I hope you enjoy! LIVE Q&A coming up with Tyson Zarew this coming Thursday 24th March at 7:45pm inside the SF Membership. Make sure you tune in! You can become a member here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   Freshwater Mini Series: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/free-freshwater-mini-series/    How fishing started for Tyson and his early days (6:00) Tyson’s fishing the past decade and how it evolved to the big cod he chases today (15:00) Tyson’s favouirte style of fishing (26:00) Fishing Urban Lakes for Cod – Techniques and Approach (30:00) Burrinjuck and Wyangala: Techniques, Tips, Stories and Fish (34:50) Tyson’s journey learning over the past three years (48:00) Tyson’s involvement in the Goodoogang Lure Tag and his trip fishing gorge country (55:40) Live Technology and Tyson’s thoughts (1:12:00)

It’s crazy the people you run into in life and how a conversation for the first time can be so powerful! In this episode I sit down with Shane Domaille, the man behind the Goodoogang brand. If you have an Instagram account, you will have probably seen the @goodoogang page. I’ve always wanted to hear from the man behind the brand and hear the story about how it all started. In this chat we talk about how fishing started for Shane, how he grew up fishing with his dad and how he got got into freshwater fishing in recent years. From there we roll into the Goodoogang story and towards the end of the podcast we talk about some small water creek fishing and some tips if you’re looking to do the same. Through the middle of the chat Shane opens on a tough period in his life in the past 12 months and how he dealt with the situation. This wasn’t planned and it was good to hear him share his story. This is an incredible chat and I hope you enjoy. If you’re listening, make sure you tag myself and @goodoogand in your social media stories!   How fishing started for Shane and his journey into chasing cod (4:30) Advice on getting started in freshwater fishing (19:00) Shane’s Favouirte Species and Why (28:30) Shane’s favourite and go-to lures (30:00) General discussion about Shane’s recent sessions and fishing (33:30) The Story of the Goodoogang Brand (37:15) Shane opening up about tough times, Covid and resetting in life (44:30) Back to the Goodoogang Story (57:30) Where to for Goodoogang (1:03:30) Positives and negatives of the fishing industry (1:11:30) Shane’s creek outfit and setup for chasing yellas and cod (1:17:00) Shane’s most memorable catch (1:25:00) Shane’s final piece of advice (1:34:00)

Steve Starling (more commonly known as Starlo) is one of the most recognised faces in the Australian fishing industry and I feel privileged to welcome him back onto the podcast for another episode. If you haven’t already, go listen to Ep 8 of the podcast to hear our first catchup over 2.5 years ago. A lot has changed since then, and these changes have impacted the way Starlo fishes today. In this episode we start off with a catchup on what’s been happening in Starlos life and what styles of fishing he has been enjoying of late, before falling into a discussion on fish feeding behaviour, which is quite interesting. The main topic of conversation for this episode is all around how the fishing industry has changed in the 50 plus years that Starlo has been fishing. He shares plenty of stories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s all the way into the 2000’s. We talk about the changes in gear and tackle, to lures and electronics, as well as the how the availability of information has drastically changed. I want to thank Starlo once again for the chat, and I hope you learn plenty from this episode just like I did. Enjoy!   Catchup and what’s happening with Starlo (4:00) Starlo exploring fly fishing in recent years (15:00) Conversation around fish feeding behaviour (20:00) How the Fishing Industry has changed over 50 years (27:30) The future of fishing & Starlo’s thoughts on Live Technology (58:00) What does fishing mean to Starlo (1:03:30) Starlo’s thoughts on Moon Phases (1:09:30) Starlo’s favourite place to fish (1:18:00) Starlo’s goals and plans for the future (1:19:45)

Welcome to 2022 and to another episode of The Social Fishing Podcast. In this one I’m joined by a good mate, Dan Webber. If you follow us on socials and you’re an SF Member you’ll know Dan very well by now but it’s good to finally have him on for an episode of the podcast talking to him about his story. The main topic of conversation for this episode is Burrinjuck Dam, which is by far Dan’s favouirte place to fish. We discuss experiences, techniques and how Burrinjuck can fish both tough and incredibly well. Mid way through this episode (41:00), Dan shared a story about his personal life which was really powerful. He went through a tough time and he shares this experience, and how he overcome it. This is another great episode from a down to earth bloke, who loves his fishing and helping others. Enjoy this episode!   Intro with Dan and his childhood and fishing (5:00) Intro to fishing Burrinjuck (29:00) Dan talks about his mental breakdown and how he overcome it (41:00) Burrinjuck Dam (continued) (1:01:00) Summer Murray Cod Behaviour: What we have learnt (1:39:00)

Many of you will already know who Jack Hocking is from our videos, Live Q&As and reports inside the SF Membership, but for those of you who don’t, all you need to know is that Jack can catch fish! Jack Hocking owns and runs Lake Mulwala Sportfishing, based on the cod capital in Yarrawonga. He has been guiding for a little over a year and has been fishing since he could walk. Jack is an incredibly accomplished angler and has caught countless numbers of giant cod from Mulwala. I’ve been lucky enough to spend plenty of time on the water fishing with Jack and have learnt that he has a unique and special gift for fishing. He thinks in a way that many others don’t, and he has a knack and a dedication to working out how these fish think. He is always looking for the next fish. Enjoy this episode and if you wish to book a trip with Jack you can find more information below: Website: www.lakemulwalasportfishing.com.au Instagram: @lakemulwalasportfishing Facebook: Lake Mulwala Sportfishing Charters   How fishing started for Jack (4:00) Jack’s favourite fish and his perfect dream session (9:30) Lake Mulwala: Seasons, Techniques and Fishing (12:00) Cod Numbers, Spawning and Stocking in Mulwala (24:30) Fly Fishing for Cod in Mulwala (30:15) Best Lures for Live Technology in Mulwala (35:20) Weed Growth & Drawdown at Mulwala for 2022 (41:55) Running a Fishing Guide Business and how it come about (52:30) Jack’s #1 Lesson for Becoming a Successful Angler (1:00:55) Jack’s Most Memorable Catch (1:13:55) Thinking Big to Catch Big Fish (1:21:25)

Welcome to the Cod Opening Special podcast episode for 2021! I can’t believe cod open is only a week away and to get everyone pumped I thought it would be great to dedicate this episode to the newly opening season ahead of us. For this special edition I’m joined by three legends in the freshwater fishing world, Dan Webber, Jack Hocking and Jakko Davis. These three blokes have an incredible wealth of knowledge and have caught crazy numbers of big cod. I was lucky enough to tee them up for a quick chat each to include in this episode, and with each I discuss their plans for the season opener. Enjoy the latest episode and good luck for cod opening! Intro, Tips and Updates for Cod Opening (1:00) Chat with Dan Webber about Burrinjuck and Southern NSW (17:00) Chat with Jack Hocking about Windamere and Mulwala (41:00) Chat with Jakko Davis about Wyangala and central NSW (1:03:00)

Curtis is one of the most down to earth, genuine blokes you’ll come across in the fishing world, and I was stocked to have him on for this episode. He has an incredible passion for fishing and loves every moment of being out there in the hunt for his next target. His top three species are Murray Cod, Aussie Bass and Barramundi, and we talk about all three in this episode. Curtis also talks about his favourite places to fish, his go-to style of fishing, moon phases and his thoughts on the impact it plays on fish behaviour and also how many waterways have changed overtime due to fishing pressure. If you love fishing, doesn’t matter what you chase, you’ll enjoy this episode!   Intro about Curtis and how he fell into the passion for fishing (4:00) Murray Cod - Dream session, location and technique (19:00) Australian Bass - Dream session, location and technique (38:08) Barramundi - Dream session, location and technique (41:27) Curtis’ Favourite Species and Why (48:30) Canoe setup and trips (54:20) Solo camera setup (1:01:40) Curtis’ thoughts and opinions on moon phase (1:09:10) Dream that Curtis hasn’t achieved yet (1:22:08) Curtis’ #1 Lesson (1:23:50)

Josh Read lives and breaths fishing and will head out at any chance he gets. In this episode Josh talks about fishing small clear systems for Murray Cod from his punt, and tips on how he does it. He also talks about what happened to the Upper Murray after the devastating bushfires, and what impact this event had on the Murray Cod population. Josh worked with local fisheries and through his local fishing club to clean up after the event, and now in works to restock and study the system for the future of the fishery. Josh and his girlfriend were also lucky enough to come across not one, but two Golden tagged fish in Victoria and he share this experience. Then towards the end of the episode we talk about live technology and we both share our experiences on this topic. Enjoy another episode of The Social Fishing Podcast! If you’re after more fishing content, make sure you visit socialfishing.com.au.   Intro about Josh and his Background (3:00) Upper Murray Overview and Fishing (10:30) Fishing the Upper Murray (15:00) The Upper Murray Bushfire – Impacts, What Happened and Recovery (23:30) The Two Golden Tagged Trout (50:40) Tips for Chasing Trout (1:02:00) Josh’s thoughts on Live Technology (1:06:00)

I first interviewed Jakko Davis 16months ago (prior to COVID… crazy) and this is a cracker chat where we talk about what we have learnt over the past year. Live Technology takes up a big chunk of this chat as Jakko shares how he uses this tech and what he has learnt. Being bale to watch the fish under the surface for the last 12 months has opened our eyes to how cod actually behave. The topics and things we cover in this episode are crazy! Towards the end of the episode we talk about life, goals, people who inspire us and also the covid world we currently have on our hands. This is a casual chat but loaded with so much content. It’s a big episode so get ready to learn a stack! Enjoy.   Catchup with Jakko (2:30)  Jakko’s fishing over the past 12 months (11:00) Experience & lessons from using Live Technology this winter (15:00) Go-to Lure this Season for Jakko (53:00) One biggest thing Jakko has learnt from the Live Technology (54:45) Rhys & Jakkos thoughts on how live technology will impact fishing for cod in the future (1:04:30) Does Jakko prefer to catch a cod with or without Live Technology & does Jakko prefer the world with or without live technology (1:25:30) Jakko’s 3 biggest rules for chasing cod (1:34:00) Who has Jakko learnt the most from (1:37:00) Live technology in rivers? (1:43:00) People in life Jakko idolises or follows in life (1:45:00) Life, goals and people Rhys and Jakko follow (1:47:00)

We're BACK! Another episode of The Social Fishing Podcast is here, and this is a special one from a recent trip we did to the iconic Copeton Dam. I headed up north with Dan Webber to map the lake for the SF Membership, and during the week we learnt a lot about this system and decided to sit down and share this with you in another episode of the podcast.  Dan and I talk about out trip, the lessons we learnt, stories and what we caught and our observation of the dam now that it is filling up quickly. Enjoy this episode of the podcast.  We also created other resources from this trip which are available inside the membership, they include:  - Copeton Dam Trip Report: July 2021 Mapping Trip  - Feature Article: King of Cod | The Iconic Copeton Dam  - Copeton Dam Session Video   You can learn more about the membership here: https://member.socialfishing.com.au/sf-membership/   In this episode: Intro on our Trip to Copeton (06:00) Our thoughts on Copeton now it’s filling up (13:00) Lessons we learnt about Copeton during the trip (22:00) Fishing Copeton as a Highly Pressured Fishery (26:00) Cod behaviour, feeding, low light and high light (29:00) Golden Perch at Copeton & rising water (34:20) Chasing cod and more lessons from our trip (39:30) Story: Dan’s trophy cod (1:07:00)

In this episode Rhys & Chris go back to basics and talk about bait fishing for freshwater fish. This is how fishing started for both Rhys and Chris and it’s how they learnt the ropes. Bait fishing is a great place to start and in this episode the boys cover everything. From the best setups, to line, what knots and rigs to use. Then onto the baits, everything you need to know about them, how to rig them and even how to catch them. If you’re new to the fishing game or just love your bait fishing… this one’s for you!

GoFish Nagambie 2021 SPECIAL!!! In this episode I’m joined by GoFish Ambassador, Karen Rees where we talk about a stack of stuff; including how fishing started for Karen, fishing with kids and tips to help new parents and stories about some of Karen’s best catches. Karen also tells us about WIRF (Women in Recreational Fishing) and what its all about and how ladies can get involved. Then we dedicate part of this episode to the upcoming GoFish Nagambie competition! We talk about Nagambie lakes as a fishery, what its like and some tips for fishing the area. Then we move into talking about the competition itself, how it works, prizes and heaps more! If you catch the biggest cod, you will take home $80K in cash! That’s just one of the many prizes available with $150K in cash and a total of $500K in cash and prizes to be given away. SPECIAL GoFish x Social Fishing Deal – 2 for 1 Kayak Entries: use promo code SMGOFISH GoFish Entries: https://tickets.lup.com.au/GoFish2021 We cannot wait to see you there! 25th – 28th March at the Nagambie Lakes   Episode Topics: Karen’s story and how she is involved in fishing (4:00) Tips and experiences from fishing with kids (26:00) Women in Recreational Fishing (WIRF) (40:30) Tips for Nagambie Lakes (53:10) Karen’s most memorable catch (1:03:13) GoFish Nagambie 2021 – Details (1:11:20)

This is a great down to earth chat with Mathew Skorupa, an Aussie bloke who loves adventure. This episode is full of great stories and fishing chat, plenty of laughable moments and some great life lessons. We also talk a little bit about Mat’s hunting adventures including chasing deer and tar in NZ. If you’re keen for some inspiration or just a good bit of entertainment, you’re going to enjoy this chat!

Romen Dicovski is probably best known for his involvement in producing the popular Googong Green and Gold Series that was published on DVD many years ago. He has spent the best part of the last decade chasing monster cod and yellas that swim in Googong Dam. Romen has an incredible passion for fishing that started when he was very young with trips to the saltwater with his mate. This evolved into fishing the local waters in the ACT and even more so fishing Googong Dam for those trophy Murray Cod. In this episode we get to learn more about Romen, his background and why he has such a passion for fishing. Romen also talks about the production of the Googong Green and Gold DVD’s, how the idea came about and the process to putting this content together. We then move on to talking about Googong Dam and techniques for chasing the resident fish. Later on, Romen explains the technique of vertically fishing for Murray Cod, a highly underutilised approach that works exceptionally well. This is a jammed packed episode, and you don’t want to miss a single minute of it! Hit play and enjoy!

Andy Sullivan and Ian Breeze are behind the popular social media page FishNSW. They have grown their following to over 20K in only three short years. In this episode we get to meet the two humble anglers behind page and get to know a little bit about them and their journey. We talk about how they transitioned into targeting Murray Cod and their path of learning along the way. They share stories about their first cod experiences and also some of the best captures. We talk about bank walking for cod, go-to lures and even how to help avoid snagging. We then move onto talk about the popular FishNSW page and how it all come about. This is a great chat with two humble freshwater fishos, who just love to be out on the water!

Welcome to Cod Opening of 2020/21! It's going to be an exciting year and we all can’t wait for what’s in store. 2020 was a tough year for many of us, including the fish with droughts and fires, but a new year and season is here and its going to be good! In this episode Rhys shares a few tips for chasing cod this summer and into early next year. He also answers your listener questions, shares his plans for fishing over the next few weeks and some news on what has been happening with Social Fishing. Enjoy this episode and have a cracker cod season!

If you have a passion for freshwater fish, especially the mighty Murray Cod… this is a MUST LISTEN episode! I was lucky enough to talk to Matt Hansen who has an incredible passion for protecting our native fish and their habitat. He has a drive to do good in this world and we need more people like Matt. In this episode we talk all about the impacts facing our native fish, and just how bad the situation is. Matt also shares his back story and how both the Inland Waterways Rejuvenation Association (IWRA) and the Burrendong Classic started. Matt’s message needs to be shared and heard by every freshwater angler. Please listen to this entire episode… put it on during a long car drive and share it with all your friends.

Mudeye Lures have been a well-known brand in Australia for a very long time. In this episode we get to hear the story and listen to the man behind Mudeye… Shaun Bowdler. In this episode Shaun talks about his fishing passion from when he was young and his first experiences. Then we get into talking about Mudeye and how it all began. Shaun shares the stories from founder Jamie, as well has his own stories and how the brand as continued to develop and evolve. This is a great chat with a down to Earth Aussie bloke who loves his fishing and lure making! Sit back and enjoy another episode of The Social Fishing Podcast!

In this episode I’m joined by keen angler Simon Pender! He loves both salt and fresh and spends a fair portion of his time walking small streams chasing Australian Bass. Simon is a rep for Pure Fishing, and he lives and breathes fishing. In this episode he shares plenty of his knowledge on chasing Bass along the south eastern corner of Australia. We talk about the key locations for Bass south of Sydney, the go-to lures, gear and setups, leader and the approach for fishing small creeks and streams. This is a must listen for all freshwater enthusiasts.

Welcome to our Windamere Podcast 2.0! Last year we recorded an episode on the banks of Windamere Dam with Maso, Muz, Mitchy and myself… and this year we are BACK! The response to last years episode was huge so we thought we would give it another crack. This year we welcome Deano and the legend himself, Glen ‘Stewie’ Stewart. This man has been around the fishing world for an exceptionally long time and has more knowledge than the rest of us combined. This was a great chat between a bunch of keen anglers as we talked all about the trip, what we had experienced so far and things we learnt over the few days. Towards the back end of the podcast we talk about more general topics, big cod and Glen shares some wise words on his experiences. As always, it’s a casual chat with a bit of comedy and fun right the way through. Enjoy this episode!

Spring is here and I was lucky enough to sit down an interview a Golden perch legend, Josh Kopp. This is another cracker episode where Josh shares his approach for targeting Goldens in the early stages of spring, with reference two our two premiere dams, Windamere and Burrendong. Josh shares an incredible amount in this episode with plenty you can take away and add to your fishing. The Golden Perch are starting to fire and there is no better time to jump in the car, hit the road and play this episode of The Social Fishing Podcast!

We are getting close to the end of cod season for this winter, so we wanted to bring you one last BIG COD episode. In this episode I am joined by legend cod angler, Cal Trew and we talk all about chasing that trophy Murray Cod! This is a great listen with so many tips and thoughts that will help you on your next fishing session. Cal is a great bloke who was happy to chat and share his experiences. Enjoy!

In this episode Tallis Cotterill and I sit down and answer your listener questions from the last few months. We have some great questions relating to chasing big winter cod and we go into details and share our thoughts and opinions. We also give a recap on our winter season chasing cod, sharing the stories and what we learnt.   Its another great episode of The Social Fishing Podcast! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Andrew McGovern is an icon in Australian freshwater fishing and it was a privilege to have him on for this episode. This was such an incredible chat that is well worth listening to, even if you are not a freshwater angler. Andrew has one of the best insights into fishing and his wealth of knowledge is priceless.   We predominantly talk about bank fishing for lake trout in this episode, but we also touch on yellas and cod. Even if you are a native anger you will still learn plenty from this episode.   Sit back and enjoy this chat with the legend, Andrew McGovern.

Victoria Camera is a down to earth Aussie angler who just LOVES Murray Cod! She only recently found her passion for fishing, but it has consumed her life and she loves nothing more than to get out and trek the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in the ACT. In this episode we get to know a little but about Victoria and who she is, why she loves fishing and how she fell into this new passion. She shares some of her experiences, her fishing journey so far and how she fishes gorge country water for cod. This is a great episode to listen to, so sit back, relax and enjoy!

I was lucky enough to sit down with Nathan and Mitch and chat to them about their incredible fishing style. When targeting Murray Cod & Golden Perch these boys use the Live Sonar Technology and in particular, the Garmin LiveScope to locate the fish before they cast. This is a next level episode and it’s not just for people in the market for this technology, nor is it just for people with a boat. If you fish from the bank you will learn something from this episode. I was pumped after chatting to these boys and there is so much to learn from their experience. Sit back and enjoy this episode as we dive into a whole new world of fishing.

If you are pumped to get out and do some fishing this winter for big cod long a river, this is the episode for you. Chris and I are finally back for another episode where we sit down and talk all thing winter river cod. First of all we start off with the change in behavior of these fish, then how we need to change our approach, different areas to target, retrieve speed and the number of casts, our go-to lures and the best months during winter to fish. It’s another great episode. Enjoy!

We received a message from one of our followers who asked the question regarding fishing in the dark... He mentioned that it’s a difficult style of fishing if you don’t know what you’re doing, and he asked if we could share some extra information on this style of fishing. In this episode I cover a range of different things including the equipment you need for night fishing, different techniques, and handy things you need to understand to give you the best chance at success. These techniques can be applied to any species that you chase in the dark, but in this episode we relate mostly to big Murray Cod.

This is a CRACKER of an episode with Clint Hansell, the big cod guru! This man knows his stuff when it comes to catching trophy cod in impoundments, and in particular, Blowering Dam. What I love about this episode is its unlike any other as Clint thinks outside the box and takes notice of incredible details when it comes to fishing. There is so much you can learn from this chat and if you love cod… it is a must listen! I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

In this episode I was lucky enough to sit down and interview Brendon Spicer on chasing Trout in the Snowy Mountains of NSW. Brendon has a passion and love for Trout and has dedicated his last 8 years fishing the rivers, streams and lakes of the Snowy Mountains. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including what style of fishing is best during each season, Brendon shares his tips for bank walking the lakes and for fishing a river system. We then jump into Tips for Lake Jindabyne and Eucumbene. Plus, Brendon shares plenty of other awesome tips, including fishing in the dark and a handy tip when walking streams!

In this episode Tallis and I sit down and answer your listener questions! If you’ve submitted a listener question over the past few months, we are going to answer it here. There are some great questions and Tallis and I get right in-depth with these questions, sharing our thoughts and opinions. Some of the questions relate to surface fishing and what to do if a fish doesn’t fully commit, bait fishing tips and fishing in river, high vs low current. At the end of the episode we also announce our new project which we’ve been talking about for over 6 months. We are finally announcing the news of this project and I cannot wait to share it with you. Make sure you listen to find out what it is!

This is a bumper episode with the legend Jakko Davis! Based in Bathurst around some of Australia’s top native fisheries, Jakko is always out fishing in one of the local waterways for both Murray Cod & Golden Perch. This is a great interview that is jam packed with so much information. Jakko talks right in depth about his processes, how he thinks and how he targets cod. We also talk in depth about sounders and the new LiveScope capabilities and how it is revolutionising the way we fish. Enjoy this episode!

Colby Lesko is a fishing legend, especially when it comes to chasing monster Murray Cod. Only young, but a mass of experience and time on the water means Colby knows his stuff and consistently catches big fish. In this episode we dive right into Colby’s life and what an ‘average’ week looks like for Colby… and trust me its not average. Then we talk about how Colby approaches a session on the Murray River chasing winter cod, we run through his approach, fishing styles and lure choice. Then we get into talking about trophy dam cod and Colby even explains how he would fish a new waterway that he has never fished before. Then get into talking about the importance of bait for cod and trying to fish in areas where there is bait. There is so much content in this episode and Colby has so much to share. I know you’re going to enjoy what he has to say!

If you’re keen to learn all about surface fishing for Murray Cod… then you’ve come to the right place! This is a start to finish, everything you need to know to get started with surface fishing. Or even if you already know how to catch cod on surface, you might even learn something new. This is an hour of jam-packed info as Chris and I dive right into one of our favourite forms of targeting our iconic species… on the surface!

In this episode I was lucky enough to have a chat about giant cod with Thomas Pinter, also know as ‘The Captain’. Thomas has an incredible approach to fishing and what I learnt most from this episode was his dedication and persistence to keep working for that one hit! I learnt a lot in this episode about chasing big cod and fishing Lake Eildon and I know you’re going to enjoy this one!

In this episode I sit down on my own and talk about one of our recent trips to Burrinjuck Dam. This was a far from easy trip and the fish made us work… but we learnt from our time on the water. The lessons we learnt is exactly what your going to hear me talk about in this episode. Sit back and enjoy as I tell the story about our recent trip to Burrinjuck Dam!

In this episode I sit down and talk with Darren Weda! He loves his fishing, both fresh and salt and has an incredible passion for photography and videography. In this episode we talk about how fishing started for Darren, what he loves about photography and he also shares some tips for taking a good photo. Then we jump into talking about chasing lake Eildon Murray Cod and Darren shares his tips for chasing these fish. He talks all about chasing them in winter, the structure and banks he fishes, which lures work best, including surface lures and heaps more.

In this episode I was extremely lucky to interview the fishing legend Lubin Pfeiffer. He is an incredible angler who has accomplished so much in his life. He chases a manner of all species, he travels, fishes full time, writes for Australia’s leading publications and is even a TV show presenter. In this interview Lubin share his life experiences, his travels but also heaps of tips as to how he achieves his success. We talk about Tasmania Trout and tips if you’re looking to travel down there. Then we move onto the mighty Murray Cod and Lubin shares what he knows about targeting Giant Cod on the Murray River. Lubin talks about everything from the best weather patterns and conditions, best lures and how to fish them, retrieve styles and key things that he does out on the water that makes all the difference. Strap yourself in for a cracker of an episode with the legend, Lubin Pfeiffer!

In this episode Tallis and I discuss standing trees and how to fish them effectively for both yellas and cod. It’s a structure type that gets a little bit forgotten about or left behind, so we wanted to cover the techniques we use to fish them effectively, especially for vertically fishing for yellas at this time of year.

In this episode Chris and I sit down and talk about the some what forgotten species, the Trout Cod. This episode is not about fishing techniques or tactics, its all about the fish as a species. We talk about their characteristics, habitat and how to identify them. Then we move onto their history, their decline and the possibility of a future recreational fishery. This is a great episode with so many cool facts! I hope you enjoy.

First episode for 2020, the new decade and we are straight into plenty of tips and content to help you over the summer months. The episode begins few listener questions that have been submitted over the past few weeks. There are some great questions that you’ll learn a lot from as I explain my thoughts. Then I’m joined by SF team member Murray Stewart as he helps me answer a listener question about fishing Wyangla Dam. Then Murray stays on and I ask him a few questions about his recent fishing trips and what he has been up to. Then I finish up the episode with the best fishing styles for the summer months. This is a jam-packed episode with plenty on content!

In this episode I was lucky enough to interview the man behind Balista Lures, James Dainton. Now James is a genuine bloke who loves his fishing… so much so that he made it his lifelong passion. In this episode we discuss Murray Cod techniques as James shares what he has learnt over many years of targeting cod including an incredible technique for chasing giant cod in Lake Mulwala. Then we get onto talk about the origin of Balista Lures, how it all came about and how it grew to where it is today. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with James and I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!

In this episode Rhys covers the devastating fish kill that has hit Blowering Dam over the past few weeks. Large Murray Cod having been showing up dead along the bank. Rhys interviews a range of people in this episode which provides you with all the details of the event.

Who’s ready for Cod Opening! In this episode Tallis and I sit down and talk about tips for this weekend and for the month ahead. We cover our go to techniques, what we will be doing and our prediction with the weather ahead. Enjoy this episode and get out there and catch a big cod on opening weekend!

In this episode I sit down and talk about one of my recent trips to Blowering Dam chasing Murray Cod in the Dark. I was joined by Charles Cribb and he managed to land a cracker 93cm cod casting at a steep rocky bank. In this episode I walk through exactly what we did, the technique, what we learnt and what lead to the success of the night. Plenty of important tips in this episode and I hope you enjoy!

This is a cracker of an episode with the gun freshwater fisho… Rory Benn-Clibbron! I couldn’t believe how long we talked for in this episode and I didn’t want it to end because Rory shared so much content. He has fished ever since he was a kid and grew up in the Canberra region fishing the local waterways. Rory has fished numerous waterways in the country for freshwater fish using a range of incredible techniques. Rory has a passion for creation, and this led to his own lure brand Perch Palm where he creates a range of quality soft plastics. This is a great episode and we talk about so many great techniques. Rory opens up and shares everything he knows… enjoy this episode guys!

In this episode I share my tips and techniques for chasing Trout in Rivers & Streams for this upcoming season. I sit down and talk about how important the warmer water is for trout, when is the best time to fish small streams and the larger rivers, what lures to use and different techniques. Plus, my 3 extra tips… this episode just like all of them has plenty of content! Enjoy!

In this episode Tallis and I sit down for our usual catch up, but this time we are talking about our recent trips, rather than a specific topic. We have been on some of our local waterways and we want to share what techniques we have been using and what we have learnt. Spring is a great time to be on the water and there are so many options around. Hopefully you can take something away from this episode to help you on your next session!

In this episode I sit down with TV personality, Paul Burt. If you’re based in QLD chances are you know who Paul is, but for those of you who don’t know, Paul is a TV presenter and has spent most of his career in front of a camera, and is currently the Weather Expert for Channel 7 and delivers Queenslanders there weather report every afternoon. In this episode we talk all thing Australian Bass as this is Paul’s go to freshwater fish. He spent plenty of time chasing them in his local waters and he shares his knowledge on targeting them, everything from techniques to areas to fish and plenty more!

In this episode Chris and I sit down and talk about the least enlightening topic so far on the podcast… but it’s a topic that needed some attention. We talk about the ‘Impact of the Drought and Water Mismanagement on the Murray Darling Basin’. We discuss what the MDB is and the Plan and Authority who manage the water. We talk about what has happened to all the water, the effect of the drought and what affect this is going to have on the future of the fisheries. It’s a hot topic of discussion as we come into the warmer weather where we may see even bigger fish kills with no rain in sight.

On episode 12 of ‘The Social Fishing Podcast’ I was lucky enough to site down and talk with the YouTube legend, Robbie Alexander! He is a true Aussie who loves the outdoors, his family, photography and most importantly… fishing! In this episode we talk about Robbie’s life, how he fell into fishing and why he loves it so much. We touch on how he started his YouTube channel and why it’s become such a big success. Robbie also shares tips on chasing Trout and Cod and fishing in North East Victoria. This is such an incredible episode with so many great lessons for both life and fishing!

In this episode Mitch Condell, Mason Gilfillan and Murray Stewart wit down with me on the Saturday night after a weekend session at Lake Windamere. We talked about what we expected before arriving, the techniques we used and what we caught. The trial and error to figure out how the fish were behaving and plenty of great stories and banter. The trip to Lake Windamere was incredible and I really enjoyed sitting down and recording this episode with some good mates. If your heading to Lake Windamere, this episode will be sure to help you out, enjoy!

Spring is well and truly here and that means its time to chase Golden Perch! We have so much to share about these incredible fish and best of all they are the perfect target if you are new to the fishing game. They are active, inquisitive and regularly feed. In this episode I sit down with Tallis Cotterill and we cover a range of Tips and Techniques for this time of year. We get right in depth on what to do in September and October, what areas to fish and the best approach for these areas. We share stories and our own experience from on the water and what lures we find best to use for the next two months. We touch on both dams and rivers and we cover plenty of content. Even if you’ve been fishing for years, you’ll be sure to pick up something new in this episode.

Murray Cod season has just closed and now it’s time for us to turn our attention to Golden Perch. We are going to be bringing you plenty of episodes over the next few months on Golden Perch and I wanted to kick off the spring with a short episode where I share with you 5 Tips and Behaviours that you may not have known about perch. You may already know some of these tips, however I’m sure you’ll be able to take something away form this episode. It’s all about Golden Perch Behaviours and I hope you enjoy!

This is a very special episode of The Social Fishing Podcast as I was lucky enough to interview Steve Starling, one of the Australian great anglers, freelance writers and presenters in our industry. Steve has written thousands of articles, and spent his entire life surrounded by fishing. In this episode I talk to Steve about how fishing started for him, his very first catch and how he started writing. Steve then shares a few tips for young anglers wishing to get into writing and making fishing their full-time job. Then we jump into talking about freshwater fish, including Australian Bass, Golden Perch in Lake Windamere and the mighty Murray Cod!

Fishing in perfect conditions… let’s be honest, this never happens! There are times where the conditions are far from perfect and this can make fishing tough, but there are different things you can do to increase your chances of catching fish. In this episode Chris and I sit down and talk about tough fishing conditions and how you can make the most in these situations. A few of the topic we touch on are, cold water, dirty water and high temperatures. Enjoy this episode of the podcast!

In this co-hosted episode with Tallis Cotterill and myself, we sit down and talk about one of my favourite topics… winter Murray Cod! As we are coming to the end of winter, we couldn’t think of a better topic to talk about, especially as it’s such a popular style of fishing. Big winter cod can be a very tough fish to crack, so we decided to share our thoughts on how we chase these fish. We cover everything we do in our approach, fishing style, what we use where we fish and so much more!

On this episode I sit down and share the story of a giant cod I landed earlier this winter. The reason I wanted to share this story is because it has a number of important lessons to go with it and I wanted to share these with you. There were small things that I did on this morning that lead to helping me catch this incredible fish, and I share them all in this podcast.

On today’s episode of The Social Fishing Podcast, I talk to a special guest and good mate of mine who has an addictive passion for fly fishing, James Norney. He is a down to earth bloke who loves to chase any fish that swims using his fly rod. He has travelled the world chasing a range of species, but it all started down in Victoria chasing Carp and Trout. We get to know a little bit about James’ background before talking about the best setups, fly selection and techniques for Trout. We also touch on fly fishing for Murray Cod!

In this episode I introduce to you one of the young guns in the Social Fishing team, Tallis Cotterill. In this episode we sit down, and I talk to Tallis about his life around fishing. He may be young, but he has a wealth of knowledge to share based on his dedicated drive to fish at every chance he gets. In this episode we discuss how fishing started for him, why he loves it so much, some of his favourite fishing styles and his favourite catch.

On the second episode of the Social Fishing Podcast I introduce to you one of the long-time members of the Social Fishing team and co-host of the podcast, Chris Cotterill. In this first episodes I sit down with Chris and interview him to share a bit of his background and upbringing. After this we get into talking about the evolution of fishing techniques and how they have changed so much over the past 20 or so years. Chris talks about incredible aspects of the way we fish and he thinks the way forward is not in the new gear but more about becoming better anglers.

The first episode of the brand-new podcast! On ‘The Social Fishing Podcast’ we are going to talk about everything in freshwater fishing with regular shows hosted by the Social Fishing Team and also interviews between Rhys and some of the best freshwater anglers in Australia. In this episode Rhys sit’s down with long time member of the team and his childhood mate, Jack Zyhalak, and they talk about how fishing started for them and how Social Fishing all started.