Featuring: Rhys Creed

Choosing the correct gear when it comes to monster Murray Cod is extremely important. In this tutorial Rhys runs through everything you will need when it comes to tackling these big fish.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Outfits Overview – 

Learn about the different setup styles that work for this style of fishing.

3 Main Outfit Types – 

For this style of fishing there are three main outfit types that we use and Rhys runs through in setup in detail and explains the best application for each.

Rods – 

When it comes to this style of fishing you’ll need different rods for different situations; e.g. heavy swimbaits rods for casting big lures and shorter rods for trolling. This is all covered in this tutorial.

Reels – 

Learn about the best features to look for in a good quality reels needed for this style of fishing.

Mainline and Leader – 

There is so much to consider when it comes to selecting braid, like; breaking strain, type, stands, colours and more. Plus the leader, when to use fluorocarbon and when to use monofilament, the best breaking strain and also how much.

Other tools – 

There are many extra tools you’ll need for this style of fishing; pliers, lure retrieval tools, brad mats, nets and other important boat equipment.

BONUS Spotters Tip: 

Swimbait Rods and Reels.

This tutorial will cover everything when it comes to the gear you’ll need!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

Selecting the correct lure for the situation is extremely important and that’s why this is the most in-depth tutorial in the entire series.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Difference Between Soft Plastic and Swimbait – 

Learn about the difference between a soft plastic and a swimbait and the best application for each type.

Diving Hardbody Lures – 

Learn all about the best hardbodys to use, what lengths, shapes, swimming depths and bib sizes you need.

Spinnerbaits – 

still a great Murray Cod lure that catch a lot of fish. Learn which ones you need for the job.

Soft Plastics – 

Such a realistic lure and great for targeting giant cod. Learn what type of plastics you need, shape and style, rigging options, colours and when is the best time to use them.

Swimbaits – 

With so many on the market it can be confusing which one to get, but we help you make decision. We cover the features to look for in a quality swimbait, its action, shape, profile, length, swimming depth, colour and even brands.

The biggest tutorial EVER! Jammed packed with so much content on lures that will help you catch monster Murray Cod in Lakes and Dams.

Featuring: Rhys Creed

Nothing beats catching a BIG Murray Cod on the cast and this tutorial is here to help you do just that! We cover a range of techniques and tip while filming at Burrinjuck and Blowering Dams and best of all we land a metre Murray Cod on the cast!

In this tutorial you will learn:

Location and Structure Overview –

The best areas to target, including; rocky banks, logs, standing trees, creek mouths and bays, grassy banks and more.

Rhys’ Top Tips –

This part is VERY important as Rhys covers the different forms of working along a bank, key part to success in this style of fishing!

Casting Fundamentals Demonstration –

Learn the rules of casting along a bank, what to do and what not to do! The best depth, where to cast and how to retrieve.

Targeting Large Structures –

The best areas to concentrate your efforts on, learn what exactly to look for out on the water.

Casting Demo (Vertical or Very Steep Banks) –

 Learn how to work steep rocky banks effectively. Your casting and retrieve style is very important for working these areas.

Casting Demo (Rocky Banks) –

Learn how to work a standard rocky bank properly, where you should position the boat, which angle you should cast and your retrieve style.

Casting Demo (Shallow Grassy Banks) –

These are great areas to target in winter and they can be fished a few different ways, learn how in this tutorial.

Spotters Tip:

Best Time of Day to Target Murray Cod in Dams

A jammed packed tutorial with so much content and best of all it finishes off with a monster of all cod caught on the cast!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

If you’re after BIG cod then trolling is one of the best techniques. In this tutorial you will learn all about where to troll, how to troll and how to catch big Murray Cod!

In this tutorial you will learn:

Location and Structure Overview –

The best areas to troll including; rocky banks, banks littered with logs and timber and also a few other key areas.

Trolling Locations (Rocky Banks) –

Learn how to choose the best rocky banks, what to look for and how to fish them correctly.

Trolling Locations (Timber, Snags and Logs) –

Learn how to choose the best banks with timber, snags, logs, what to look for and how to fish them correctly.

Trolling Locations (Creek Beds and Water Run Off) –

This is an area that isn’t thought of as a trolling location but… it’s a great area to target. Learn how to pick the best spots and how to fish them effectively.

Trolling Fundamentals –

This is the biggest part of the tutorial where Rhys works along a bank and covers a range of tips including; depth to troll, trolling speed, how far out the lure needs to be from the boat, avoiding snags, electric motor, sounder and plenty more!

Trolling in the Dark –

This is by far the best time to fish and Rhys covers why and how to do it.

Spotters Tip:

Tuning your Lure so they Swim Correctly

This tutorial is filmed at Burrinjuck Dam and we were lucky enough to hook a monster Murray Cod while filming these tips! Sit back and enjoy!

Featuring: Rhys Creed

Soft plastics are becoming the go to lure for targeting monster cod in dams but when it comes to rigging it can be confusing. In this tutorial I run through 3 unique rigging styles, step by step, so you can rig your own lures!

In this tutorial you will learn:

3 brand NEW and Proven Rigging Techniques –

Design by Chris Cotterill and Rhys Creed with hours of research and development.

Rigging –

Learn how to rig big soft plastics for large Murray Cod.

Customise your Plastic –

How to customise the plastics with specific rigs to suit the water you are fishing.

Gear and Tools –

Rhys covers the gear and tools you need.

Development of the Rigging Technique –

The reason behind the rigging styles and how they come about

 

Make sure you have the best setup on your plastics so you can stick that next big cod!