Featuring: Chris Cotterill

In this tutorial Chris sits and runs through all the gear you need for river fishing. Not just the rod and reel but all the extra stuff which you’ll need to pack in your boat or backpack.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Rod – 

The different setups you will need, for different styles of fishing, including; casting and trolling.

Reels – 

The best reels to use in your setup.

Mainline and Leader – 

The best braid to use; what colour, breaking strain and type as well as the leader; how long it should be, when to use monofilament or fluorocarbon etc.

Other tools – 

What pliers you will need, tools to help retrieve your lures, nets, brad mats and fish handling equipment.

BONUS Spotters Tip: 

How to set the cast control on your baitcaster reel.

After watching this tutorial you’ll be able to walk into a tackle store and pick the right gear for the job!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

This is the longest tutorial in the Complete Guide Series! Rhys sits down and runs through all the different lures that you’ll need!

In this tutorial you will learn:

Spinnerbaits –

The different styles, weights, blade configuration and colour, skirt colour, plastic tails, stinger hooks and the best brands.

Hard Body’s –

The different shapes, sizes, how to find a good quality lure, swimming depth (bib size), lengths, colours, upgrading hook and some of our favourite brands.

Soft Plastics –

These lures are become a great option for river natives and we cover everything you need to know; length and shape, brands, colours, weedless setups and rigging plus some bonus tips to help you avoid snags.

Other Lures –

Rhys touches on a few other lures that are used in rivers like mumblers and swimbaits.

Spotters Tip:

Spinnerbait Tip (improves hook-up rate)

Selecting the right lure for the job will be easy as once you’ve seen this tutorial!

Featuring: Rhys Creed & Chris Cotterill

This is the first of 3 casting tutorials where we are out on the water showing you what structure to target, how to approach and fish different structures and even some important tips on choosing the right lure for the right situation.

In this tutorial you will learn:

5 Key Features –

Rhys covers 5 keys things that a location need to have to find native fish.

Understanding Structure –

There are 3 key features on logs where natives will hide and this is covered in this part of the tutorial.

Spinnerbait Vs Hardbody –

When to use which lure and why they work in different situations

2x Casting Demo (Big Log & Standard Log) –

Rhys demonstrates how to fish a large fallen log

Spotters Tip:

Which side to approach the structure

A very exciting tutorial full of plenty of information and tips!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

This tutorial has more Casting Demonstrations but we also cover the retrieve styles for both spinnerbaits and Hardbody’s depending on the water current.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Retrieve Styles (Spinnerbait x3) –

Your retrieve style changes depending on the water current (still water, downstream and upstream retrieves).

Retrieve Styles (Hardbody x3) –

Same as the spinnerbait, the Hardbody retrieves will vary depending on the water current.

Rhys’ Top Casting Hardbody –

Find out which brands and models Rhys like for casting.

Casting Demo (Logs in Fast Flowing Water) –

How to fish logs that in are fast current.

Casting Demo (Standing Timber) –

Rhys demonstrates how to effectively fish standing timber.

Spotters Tip:

Tip to help reduce birds’ nests in your baitcaster reel.

Another action packed river tutorial full of important tips and techniques!

Featuring: Chris Cotterill & Adam Smith

As many people don’t have access to a boat, we understand how popular bank walking is! Join Chris and Adam in this exciting tutorial where they cover a range of bank walking tips.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Top 6 Bank Walking Tips –

Chris sits down and covered his top 6 tips for success when walking the banks.

Best Bank Walking Lure –

Find out what Chris’ favourite bank walking lure is and why.

Rivers–

How to bank walk on rivers:

Casting Demo (Big Fallen Logs) –

Chris goes in-depth on fishing large logs including both back and front and where to cast.

Casting Demo (Willow Tree) –

There are 3 different areas to fish on Willow trees and they are brilliant structure for natives. Chris unlocks their potential in this tutorial.

 Creeks & Streams –

Afternoon session on a small creek:

Overview –

General tips and rules for fishing in creeks and streams, and small creek techniques.

Casting Demo (Shallow Water Structure) –

Learn how to fish structure sitting in shallow water.

Casting Demo (Steep Clay Banks) –

Learn how to fish clay banks in small creeks.

How to Prevent Losing Lures –

Find out Chris tips to avoid getting snagged.

Spotters Tip:

Chris’ top tip to get the most out of your cast

All these tips plus plenty of fishing action as Chris proves all these techniques on the local natives!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

Trolling is an extremely successful and effective technique for targeting river natives. This tutorial is filmed on both a fast flowing river and slow pooled water as Rhys covered all the trolling styles.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Trolling Tips –

Finding structure, water depth, using your sounder, lure depth, trolling speed and a range of trolling tips.

Slow Flowing Water –

Learn how to effectively troll in slow pooled water.

Fast Flowing Water –

Learn all the techniques for trolling in faster flowing water.

How to Avoid Snags –

Tips to help you avoid snags when you’re trolling, so you spend more time fishing and less time retrieving lures.

How to unsnag your lures using a Tackle Back –

Rhys runs through the process of using a tackle back to retrieve your snagged lures.

Spotters Tip:

Rhys’ 3 Favourite Trolling Lures.

Trolling is a great technique when you’re targeting large Murray Cod! You’re sure to learn heaps in this half hour tutorial!

Featuring: Jack Zyhalak, Peter ‘Stumpy’ Brunt, Rhys Creed and Tallis Cotterill

This is the BONUS tutorial in our most extensive and in depth Complete Guide Series available! This final instalment runs for a massive 53 mins and has endless Murrumbidgee River action!

At the start of the video we follow Jack and Stumpy as they begin our journey on the river before switching to another session where Rhys and Tallis catch heaps of Murray Cod and Golden Perch.

This BONUS tutorial is loaded with as much native action as you can get but… as always we share plenty of tips along the way.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Using the Correct Size Lure –

We explain the best sized lures for your target species, adapting your lure choice.

Spinnerbait Colours for Clear Water –

Jack runs through the best colour spinnerbaits to use in clearer water

Fly Fishing for Cod Overview –

Rhys quickly explains the best beginner setup into Murray Cod fly fishing

Structure Tips –

Rhys explains and demonstrates how to effectively work logs and rocks with the correct lure – plus he proves the techniques work by catching fish!

De-snagging your Lure –

Tallis explains the one tool you need to help retrieve your lures when casting along rivers and how to use it.

Water Temperatures –

Learn how the water temp affects the fish.

Spotters Tip:

Fishing the Top of a Pool.

This is a great way to end the Murray Cod and Golden Perch on Rivers Series! Sit back and enjoy… and also, this is a great tutorial to watch on one of those rainy days when you just need that freshwater fishing fix!