The Social Fishing Podcast

Ep 41 – Cal Trew: Tips for Chasing that Trophy Murray Cod

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!

Ep 40 - Listener Questions and our Winter Recap Chasing Cod with Rhys & Tallis

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!

Ep 39 – Andrew McGovern: Sharing a Lifetime of Knowledge on Freshwater Fish

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.

Ep 38 – Victoria Cameron: Enjoying the Pursuit of Fishing and doing what you Love in Life

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!

Ep 37 - Skeers Boys: Fishing with Live Sonar Technology to Chase Monster Cod

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.

Ep 36 – Winter Cod in Rivers: Tactics, Approach and Key Conditions with Rhys & Chris

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!

Ep 35 - Fishing in the Dark: Process, Equipment & Techniques with Rhys Creed

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.

Ep 34 – Clint Hansel: Murray Cod Behaviour & Chasing that Trophy Fish

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!

Ep 33 – Brendon Spicer: Tips for Chasing Trout in the Snowy Mountains NSW

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!

Ep 32 – Answering your Listener Questions & Our New Project with Rhys & Tallis

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!