Finding Fish In Any Water Body
There’s a simple way to quickly and reliably identify where the fish will be congregated to feed…. and that’s the topic of todays ALF podcast episode.
Best Times To Fish. Does No Run Really Mean No Fun?
Does the rule “where there’s no run there’s no fun” hold true? Greg explores the importance of water movement in all water bodies when it comes to aggregating bait and attracting sports fish.
Fishing Through The Lens Of SCF Content Creator Bonnie Cheung
Topwater Film Invitational: Today we talk to SCF content creator Bonnie Cheung and get a creative’s perspective on fishing video content.
Topwater Film Invitational 2023: Team “Girls Gone Wild”
SCF Topwater Film Invitational competitor Kristin Goodchild comes onboard to give us a glimpse behind the scenes of the 2023 event.
Episode 620: Maximise Your Fishing With Andrew Death
Tournament anglers approach their fishing a little differently than most social anglers. So what can we learn that might help us maximise our enjoyment and results when we’re not fishing competitively?
Ultimate Guide To Australia’s Best Polarised Fishing Sunglasses
There are lots of places in fishing you can save a buck, but polarised sunglasses are not one of them. Anglers are exposed more than most to harsh glare and UV, both of which can cause painful, debilitating and permanent eye damage. So, it’s hard to understate the importance of quality eyewear. Here’s what you should know.
Episode 612: Winter Estuary Fishing With Greg Vinall
https://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/612-winter-estuary-fishing-greg-vinall.mp3 Show Notes For This Episode Are In Preparation, Please Come Back Later! Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg has hosted the Australian Lure...
Episode 609: Highlights of the National Rec Fishing Survey With ABARES Fisheries Scientist Andy Moore
Andy Moore was the fisheries scientist at the centre of the National Recreational Fishing Survey, so today we’re spending some time unpacking the results of the survey and what they mean for Australia’s fishing future.
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[Trailer] Episode 603: Understanding Flathead With Greg Vinall
There are some things about flathead that make them very different to other fish species. Body shape, binocular vision and a few other things that anglers should understand!
Episode 573: Five Lessons Learned From ALF Podcast Guests
I’ve learned a lot of things from the hundreds of conversations I’ve had with literally hundreds of Australia’s best lure fishers. This episode is about five of them!
Fishing Flooded Waters: Good, Bad or Ugly?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/564-lure-fishing-floods-greg-vinall.mp3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg has hosted the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast since the very first episode in January 2019, being the...
Episode 512: Five Best Lures For Winter Estuary Fishing
Greg Vinall shares some thoughts on the lures you should definitely take with you for estuary fisnhing in the winter months.
Episode 508: Land Based Fishing With Lures
https://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/508-land-based-lure-fishing-greg-vinall.mp3 1. Planning Your Land Based Fishing Trip Newbie lure fishers are often surprised at how much preparation top anglers do behind the scenes. If you have one or two spots and fish them all...
Episode 500: Reflections And Aspirations With Greg Vinall
500 Episodes of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast is a great opportunity to reflect and refocus.
Episode 487: The Biggest Mistake Anglers Make With Greg Vinall
In fishing, “X” rarely marks the spot, yet that’s the #1 Mistake most anglers make. In this episode I spend some time exploring why we make this simple mistake and what we should be doing instead.
Episode 476: Lure Fishing In Wind With Greg Vinall
Wind is the anglers friend. So in this audio masterclass Greg shares some tips for using it to full advantage.
Episode 427: Researching A New Fishing Spot With Greg Vinall
Looking for ways to explore new fishing spots? Greg Vinall shares some tips for desktop fishing spot searches.
Episode 366: 9 Lure Fishing Hacks With Greg Vinall
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/lure-fishing-hacks-greg-vinall.mp3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg has hosted the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast since it started in January 2019. When he’s not playing...
Episode 355: Improving The Eating Quality Of Fish With Greg Vinall
If you’re going to take a feed of fish for the table, that’s fine. But do yourself a favour and experience just how good fish can taste!
Episode 353: Five Estuary Fishing Tips With Greg Vinall
Greg Vinall shares five tips to try when you’re having a tough day on an estuary, whether you’re in northern or southern Australia.
Episode 340: Electrolocation And Fishing Lures With Greg Vinall
by Greg Vinall | ALF https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/electrolocation.wav.mp3 Subscribe To ALF Apple | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | iHeart | MP3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg is host of the...
Episode 328: Fishing By The Barometer With Greg Vinall
by Greg Vinall | ALF https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/fishing-barometer-greg-vinall.mp3 Subscribe To ALF Apple | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | iHeart | MP3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg is host of...
Episode 316: Theories On Attractants And Scents With Greg Vinall
Do scents and attractants actually work? And if so, how, when and where? In this episode I explore the very conflicting information regarding the use of attractants on lures.
Episode 306: Holiday Season Estuary Fishing With Greg Vinall
Fishing can be a lot tougher when there are lots more boats on the water…. so here’s my guide to surviving the holiday season!
Episode 284: Why Big Fish Should Be Released With Greg Vinall
Greg Vinall explains why as anglers if we want big fish and healthy fish stocks into the future we need to let the big ones go unharmed.
Episode 266: The Finer Points On Hooks With Greg Vinall
The humble hook, that little piece of wire that hangs from your lure is the vital connection between you and your catch. In this episode Greg goes through hook design and features and explains the pro’s and con’s of the various options.
Episode 265: Fish Forecasting With Greg Vinall
Figuring out the conditions that can lead to a hot bite for your favourite species in your own back yard is all about good, consistent record keeping and knowing how to analyse data. In this episode I go through some of the basics!
Episode 239: Sun, Moon And Tide. Solunar Fishing
Do solunar charts and apps really work? Can we use the sun, moon and tides to predict when the fishing will be hot…… or maybe even shut down? Greg explores the theories and evidence in this episode!
Episode 228: Lure Fishing At Night With Greg Vinall
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/lure-fishing-night-greg-vinall.mp3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg is host of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast. He’s an Aquatic Scientist, Lure Maker, Speaker and...Episode 217: How To Catch A Sleeping Fish
It’s true, fish DO sleep. So in this episode of ALF I spend some time pondering whether those days when the fish are “shut down” might really just be a case of sleepiness on the part of the fish.
Episode 212: Understanding Bite Windows With Greg Vinall
by Greg Vinall | ALF http://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/bite-windows-greg-Vinall.mp3 Subscribe To ALF Apple | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | iHeart | MP3 Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall Podcast Host, Lure Maker, Scientist, Educator Greg is host of the...Episode 206: Fish Sense Of Smell And Taste With Greg Vinall
Fish have more highly developed senses of smell and taste – and they use them more effectively than humans. Find out what we know as it applies to lure fishing!
Episode 188: Five Ways Fish Find Lures Without Ever Seeing Them!
As visual creatures, it’s natural for humans to assume that fish are also visual creatures. But actually, fish can find the smallest of lures in the darkest of conditions…… without needing to see a thing!
Episode 179: Understanding Southern Estuaries With Greg Vinall
Understanding Southern Estuaries With Greg Vinall by Greg Vinall | ALF http://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/Understanding_Differences_In_Southern_Estuaries_-_Greg_Vinall.mp3 Subscribe To ALF Apple | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | iHeart | MP3 Greg "Doc...
Episode 146: The FACTS About UV Paint And Fishing Lures
UV Painted Lures? The gold standard in fish attracting technology, or just a gimmick? Greg “Doc Lures” Vinall looks past the marketing and picks apart some science to get at the facts.
Episode 119: Hard Body Lure Hacks With Greg “Doc Lures” Vinall
From tournament pros to guides and journalists, many of our top anglers have some secret hacks, tips and tricks for getting more from hard bodies lures. In this episode I discuss a few of them!
Episode 96: Greg’s Unscripted Brain Dumping Rant
Every now and then I take the opportunity to download some random fishing thoughts. This is one of those occasions! In a rare lul between commitments I took some time to think about fish intelligence and why we shouldn’t learn to “Think Like A Fish”.
Episode 56: Lure Colour And Underwater Light With Greg Vinall
Lure colours appear different under water than at the surface. Greg Vinall explains why fish see colours differently than we might think.
Episode 55: Lure Colour And Fish Vision With Greg Vinall
What colours can fish see? What colours can’t they see? And how can we ever know until we find a talking fish? Find out in this podcast!
Episode 30: Masterclass. Understanding Lure Sound With Greg Vinall
Most lures these days contain rattles intended to increase their ability to attract fish. But do they really work? Sound is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood factors affecting the way that fish perceive your lures.
