The Art Of Luring Bream
Tim “The Bream” Morgan is highly respected for his achievements on the tournament bream circuit, so when he gets chatting to fellow bream gun Andrew Death, you’d better believe that the pro tips will start flowing!
Episode 626: Advances in Deep Slow Pitch Jigging with Jim Potts
Deep drop slow pitch jigging is one of those areas where anglers are always pushing the limits of their gear and the available techniques. Jim Potts is at the forefront of the deep slow pitch revolution and shares his learnings as he modifies and develops tackle to meet his specific fishing needs.
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 614: Ten Soft Plastic Lure Fishing Hacks With Greg Vinall
There are millions of ways of rigging, modifying, upgrading, or otherwise improving soft plastic lures for specific fishing applications. In today’s episode I share a few of my favourites.
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 594: Tournament Breaming With Grayson Fong
Grayson Fong is a long-time, keen tournament angler who has competed as a boater, non-boater and kayaker over the years. In today’s episode he shares tons of great tips for anyone wanting to catch more bream.
Episode 588: Spinnerbait Masterclass With Glen Casey And Caitlin Berecry-Brooks
Glen Casey is a Stalwart of the Australian tackle trade, co-owner of Bassman spinnerbaits, and as you might expect, a deft hand at catching fish on spinnerbaits.
Episode 580: Mangrove Jack Roundup With Greg Vinall
Mangrove jack are a popular North Australian specie, but how much do you know about their habits and behaviours?
Episode 578: Why Soft Plastic Prawns Trump Real Prawns
https://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/578-soft-plastic-prawns.mp3 Why Do Soft Plastic Prawn Lures Outfish Real, Live Prawns? Can soft plastic prawns outfish live prawns (or other live baits)? I reckon they do, consistently, when anglers take the time to learn how to use...
Bonus Episode: Great Sandy Marine Park Proposed Rezoning
Scotto Mitchell Hervey Bay Fishing Personality Scotto chairs the Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance and has been at the forefront of lobbying for improved zoning of the Sandy Straits Marine Park for many years. He’s also written for pretty much every major Australian...
Episode 553: Adventure Fishing And YouTubing With Rodney Pacitti
Rodney Pacitti isn’t so much a hard-core sportfisher, but an adventure fisher who island hopes in small boats, fished offshore from kayaks and does solo survival trips where lure-caught fish are his main food source. In todays episode we talk through this, but also spend some time exploring the success factors for fishing YouTubers.
Episode 529: Mackay Slow Pitch Jigging With Mick Hassett
My Slow Pitch Jigging technique is something I’ve been working on lately – I’m on a steep curve. Not Mick Hassett though, he’s a machine with the SPJ and in today’s interview he shares a ton of pro tips.
Episode 517: The Quest For Really Big Bream With Andrew Death
Gun kayak bream angler Andrew Death is on a mission for increase the number of seriously big bream he catches. Join him as he interviews Australias best bream anglers.
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 495: Ten Fish Indicators Every Angler Should Know With Greg Vinall
Knowing how, where and when to find fish is a key fishing skill….. and it’s a whole lot more than just staring at your marine electronics. This episode goes through ten ways to break down any fishing spot and identify where the best fishing opportunities are likely to be.
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 482: Introduction To Jet Ski Fishing With Paul Hayes
Jet ski fishing is increasing in popularity and today’s guest Paul Hayes is using these small watercraft to great effect to get amongst some quality fish.
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 471: Skirted Trolling Lures With Peter Pakula
Peter Pakula is an undisputed heavyweight of the bluewater trolling lure industry and in todays interview he shares his thoughts on where the industry is headed and how to get the best from trolling lures.
500 ALF Podcast Episodes Is A Good Start………
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...
Episode 445: Brisbane Deep Jigging With Jim Potts
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/445-brisbane-deep-jigging-jim-potts.mp3 Jim’s Tips For Deep Slow Jigging Jim has been figuring out how to fish heavy metal in 300-450m depths for a range of species such as bar cod, squirrelfish, blue eye, nannygai,...
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 416: Bundaberg Topwater All Year With Jason Medcalf
Ever thought of ditching everything except your topwater lures for a year? Jason Medcalf shares his experience of year-round topwater fishing in Bundaberg.
Episode 415: Long Rod Lure Fishing With Mark Bantich
Using extra long 13-15′ rods for shore-based luring can open up awesome opportunities that standard gear can’t access..
Episode 398: A Full On Rant About Fish Communication
Lure fishing is about understanding how fish behave and communicate. The better we understand the quarry, the easier we’ll catch it!
Episode 385: The Development Of Lures With Bretto Wilson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/385-development-lures-bretto-wilson.mp3 Bretto Wilson Long Time Lure Fisher And Tackle Industry Icon Bretto started his career in a warehouse at a time when one of the most successful soft plastic lures ever to hit Australia...
Casting Accurately With Spin Gear
Accurate casting is the key to many forms of fishing and Adam Royter’s tips for casting accurately with spin gear will definitely help.
Bonus: Why We Need A Slot Size Limit For Flathead With Scott And Brad
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/slot-size-limit-flathead.mp3 Why You Need To Get Behind Slot Size Limits For Flathead In NSW. Scott Lems and Brad Ritson aren’t fisheries scientists – but they don’t need to be in order to see what’s happening. Scott’s...
Preventing Reel Disasters With Josh Carpenter
This bonus episode highlights simple things that all anglers should do to keep their reels in perfect working order for many years.
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 363: Soft Vibe Tactics For Barra With David Green
Soft vibration baits are a versatile and deadly lure for targeting barramundi – but you have to know how to use them. In this episode, gun angler David Green gives some pro-tips for vibing barra.
Episode 358: Deep Jigging 101 With Jim Potts
Deep water jigging with metal lures is fun, exciting and productive. Jigging specialist Jim Potts gives us a solid grounding in the sport during this ALF interview.
Episode 357: A Bream Masterclass With Jamie McKeown
One of Australia’s most successful tournament bream anglers over the past few years, Jamie McKeown lets us in on some secrets.
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 351: Japanese Dudes, Silk Worms And Bream With Steve Morgan
The Ecogear Aqua has been around for a few years now and is the new generation of unweighted topwater plastic for bream fishing in Australia.
How To Fish Shrimp Lures Along Rock Walls
If you’re targeting species that live tight to gnarly cover such as oyster encrusted rock walls, then here’s another great video tutorial from Gold Coast angler, videographer and Youtuber John Costello. JC is well known for his lure reviews, tutorial...
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...
A Million ALF Downloads? What Does It Matter?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/million-download-rant.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 Author in the...
Episode 330: Becoming An ALF Podcast Guest In 2021
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/adelaide-snook-alex-bui.mp3 Alex Bui Social Media Fishing Personality Alex has been fishing for snook around the Adelaide area since he was around 12 years of age - around the same time he set up his YouTube channel and...
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...
Best Jig Heads For Skip Casting Jacks, Barra and Bass
Skip casting is a skill all estuary and river anglers should develop. It allows you to get lures to fish that other anglers can’t and can be the difference between a red letter day and a doughnut.
5-Second Hack That Makes Jackall Transam 95mm Sooo Much Better!
These days there are masses of soft vibes on the market, ranging from around 60-150mm in size and suitable for a huge range of freshwater and saltwater species. These things are DEADLY….. just check out my “Top 40 Lures” report to find out how often...
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 300: Looking Back At The 25 Most Listened ALF Interviews
Big milestons are a time to reflect.
Episode 295: Why Sustainable Fishing Is Just The Start With Greg Vinall
Catch and release is just the beginning od sustainability. In this episode of ALF Greg explains the other things we need to be aware of.
Bonus Episode: The Reef Builder Program With Chris Gillies
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/reef-builder-chris-gillies.mp3 The Reef Builder Program Dr Chris Gillies from the Nature Conservancy leads the Reef Builder Program, which has just received $20m in Government funding to begin restoration of shellfish reefs...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 270: Black Bream Myth Busting With Brett Geddes
Bream fishing masterclass! Gun Vic bream fisho Brett Geddes reckons that there are plenty of myths around this species and shares some unconventional tips that work for him.
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 264: Masterclass On Bluewater Trolling Minnows With Tim Simpson
Master lure fisho Tim Simpson shares some sage advice for those interested in targeting trophy bluewater species by trolling.
Episode 250: Reflecting On Australian Fishing With Rex Hunt
Rex probably needs less introduction than most of my ALF guests. He spent 17 years on Australian television, kissed a lot of fish, coined plenty of catch-phrases and was an unstoppable force in helping to usher in the era of catch and release, Few Aussie anglers have done more to raise the profile and standing of sport fishing in Australia.
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 222: Reflecting On Australian Lure Fishing With Frank Prokop
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doclures/australian-lure-fishing-frank-prokop.mp3 Frank Prokop Fisheries Scientist, Author, Freshwater Lures Enthusiast Frank is a giant in Australian fishing circles, having been instrumental in fisheries management in both NSW 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 213: Connecting Estuaries To Wetlands With Matt Moore
http://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/connecting-estuaries-wetlands-matt-moore_.mp3 Matt Moore Aquatic Ecologist, Keen Lure Fisher Matt is a fisheries biologist with a specialist focus on aquatic ecosystems, including GIS stream network analysis and ordering, in-stream...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!
Australia’s Rec Fishing Future With Andy Moore
Right now there’s an awesome opportunity for Aussie rec anglers to make a real difference to the future of fishing. It takes just a few minutes, costs nothing and there’s no downside. Please…… Get on board!
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 178: Is Recreational Fishing In Australia Really Dying?
http://traffic.libsyn.com/doclures/Episode_178_Is_Recreational_Fishing_Really_Dying_In_Australia-.mp3 Seriously, There’s No Interest In Fishing Any More? Who else keeps hearing the commentary on social media about fishing in Australia dying from lack of interest?...
Episode 167: Proper Fish Handling With Dr Ben Diggles
ESSENTIAL LISTENING…..There’s little point releasing captured fish if they’re not going to survive to sustain the population. But there’s plenty we can do to improve their chances, as scientist and fishing writer Ben Diggles explains in this podcast
Episode 159: Some Reasons That Fish Decide To Eat…..?
In our New Years Day 2020 episode I spend some time reflecting on a question asked by an ALF listener: “What causes fish to eat?”. I run through a bit of a laundry list, but I’m keen to hear suggestions for more!
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 42: Crocodile Safety With Dr Matt Brien
Crocodiles are a fact of life when fishing northern rivers and estuaries. Croc expert Dr Matt Brien dispells a few myths about these bad boys and gives some practical advice those who fish in waters inhabited by crocodiles.
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.
