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[QLD] Torres Straight The Torres Strait is known for warm friendly people, sunshine, superb tropical scenery and amazing fishing. Rob springs a surprise visit on old friend Tony Titesay who is more than happy to stop work and go fishing. The result is hookup after hookup with some memorable moments in paradise …especially when Rob hooks a big shark from an inflatable kayak.
[NSW] Jervis Bay As part of what seemed like a good idea at first, Rob teams up with Paul O’Leary, a legend in Australian Kayak fishing circles, and the two scheme to catch a giant marlin from a two person sailing kayak. After three trying days the lads finally hook a beast of a marlin and find that the battle has only just begun. It’s an episode not to be missed.
[WA] Exmouth The Permit is one of the most highly sought after sportfish in the world, and with good reason: they live in far away places, camouflage perfectly in their sandy domain, and are super fussy eaters. When eventually hooked they are the sneakiest fighter of them all. Rob undertakes a mission to some of the most remote and pristine beaches in Australia in search of the mysterious Permit.
[NSW] Eurobodalla Coast Rock fishing is ‘THE’ most dangerous sport in the world, but many anglers still love to fish the rocks for the challenge. In this episode, Rob teams up with Rock fishing guru Ray Smith in an attempt to land the elusive Jewfish from some of the most unforgiving terrain on Australia’s East Coast. The target is the most prized species in the surf zone, but whilst hooking Jewfish is one thing...landing them on rocks like these is another. A multitude of hidden Australian beaches and headlands are brought to life in an emotional, adrenaline charged adventure.
[SA] Lake Eyre The desert in the middle of the driest continent on earth and Fishing...the two don’t exactly go hand in hand, but thanks to record rains this crazy idea just might have some merit. Join Rob on a wild goose chase with a purpose as he tracks down some local characters who just might help him track down some fish... Along the way, Rob engages the help of publicans, farmers, jackaroos, pilots, cops and other colourful locals, visits Lake Eyre, Cooper Creek, the largest cattle station in the world...and the smallest town in Australia - permanent population of 3...and a dog.
Rob visits a remote indigenous community in the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory to meet up with Andy Warton who started the “Off the Hook” program uniting local police with indigenous kids through their commonly loved pastime of fishing. The program teaches traditional mud crab hunting and how to source a feed of XL local clams. Then as an extra treat, the indigenous Marine Rangers, who patrol the region for illegal fishing and ghost nets, show Rob their work, before demonstrating just how good fishing can be when regulations are enforced properly.
Rob visits Western Australia's Coral Coast which lays claim to the largest and most accessible fringing coral reef in the world; Ningaloo Reef and to some of the best Billfish fishing in the world. He teams up with ‘the Coral Coast Kid’ – pint sized 8 year old Hayden Michaels who has several national and state billfish tagging titles to his name. Hayden's amazing eyesight and relentless enthusiasm for fishing results in an amazing capture. Back in the shallows gun female angler Jae Bruynzeel illustrates how to catch the tasty Spangled Emperor from her kayak but an imposter lays out one of Jae’s biggest piscatorial challenges yet.
Who would have thought that the Wiggles liked fishing? Blue Wiggle Anthony Fields and Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt are old mates that produce plenty of laughs when they get together to go fishing off the set. But being in such high demand, their time on the water is limited, so Rob’s mission is to show them the quickest way to catch fish and make the most of their time on the water. Get the kids involved and join Rob, Anthony and Jeff in this fun and informative episode.
Home Valley is a working cattle station in the East Kimberley, overlooked by the Cockburn Ranges which featured spectacularly in “Australia” the movie. Deep beyond this setting live indigenous people who are spiritually connected to this fish and are raised to catch barramundi. Rob travels by Four Wheel Drive, Boat and even Horseback into remote Kimberley territory, learning new and remarkable facts about the traditional owners of the land and the famous fish they pursue.
Is it a shark, is it a fish? Rob ventures into the Kimberley’s to track down this unique prehistoric predator, a rare species that can grow up to 20 feet long, characterised by a long snout lined with chainsaw like teeth. A dangerous opponent, the Sawfish is a rarely seen but fascinating species, sometimes called the “chainsaw predator”. Rob engages the help of a local expert to help find this elusive marauder and help overcome the challenges of shark and crocodile infested waters. To make things even more difficult, the mysterious Sawfish are sometimes best found in the darkness of the night!
Rob and team embark on a mission to fish from the shallowest parts of an estuary, just knee deep, into the ocean and past the continental shelf where it is over 1000 fathoms deep. Along the way they find remarkably different habitats and fish that have developed unique features in order to survive in those habitats. Set amongst the backdrop of some of Australia's most beautiful coastlines join Rob as he fishes from the shallows to the deep.
A recap of this season’s remarkable adventures, amazing locations incredible captures. From the friendly islands of the Torres Strait, to the wind swept waters of the Tasman Sea, from fishing in the South Australian Desert, to the challenge of catching a Permit on Fly on a remote West Australian beach.
Tasmania's ancient tall timber forests are true wilderness, the land is unforgiving and especially difficult to navigate. Rob has spent many months preparing to extensively fish this magnificent part of Australia, traversing the Styx River determined to find wild wilderness trout where very few if any have ventured before.
With nothing between its shores and Antarctica the sun warmed coastline of South Western Australian secretly holds some of the clearest waters and most stunning beaches imaginable...even by Australian standards. Just to drop a line in these waters is bliss, let alone reeling in the unique species on offer. Rob tackles beach, estuary and giant ocean species in one of the surprise destinations of the season.
Anglers traveling to Western Australia typically head out in search of big silver saltwater fish, but there is much more to fishing Australia's biggest state including some remarkable sweet water surprises. Join Rob as he goes bush in search of giant freshwater crayfish, trout on a fly and a fish that by law you can’t put back.
Murray Cod are the world’s largest freshwater sports fish. They’ve evolved across 60 million years in Australia biggest river system, but in changing natural river flows during the last 200 years of European settlement, man is proving to be their biggest threat yet.
Unbeknown to many water sports lovers, lurking amongst our most popular waterways lives the most dangerous shark in the world, the bull shark. This predator is responsible for more attacks on humans than any other shark species. Rob follows bull sharks through a variety of environments, illustrating their ability to adapt and survive from oceans right up into freshwater waterways where they are least expected.
The Snowy Mountains are often called the Roof Top of Australia. Just how far up into these majestic mountains can trout exist? Join Rob in an adventure where big lake trout take a back seat to their smaller cousins living in these scenic snow-capped mountains.
Somewhere between Australia and New Zealand lies Lord Howe Island, famous for its awe inspiring scenery and it’s hard fighting Yellowtail Kingfish. Rob is greeted by some very testing weather, but he is not going to let that stop him catching a big Kingfish from his kayak.
Who’s got the sharpest nastiest teeth in the water? Sharks, crocs, barracuda spring to mind, but is lesser known creature more worthy of the title? Join Rob as he strives to determine which species has the most deadly teeth. In the process he tracks down a species locals call “the Saltwater Piranha”… they can bite through steel and hunt in packs regularly demolishing fish 100 times their own size.
The most sought after fish in the top end is barramundi and the ultimate way to see this unique part of Australia is be helicopter. Rob embarks on a Heli Fishing adventure which opens up previously unfilmed coastline and the inaccessible middle reaches of the beautiful Mary River System. Throw in very latest lures and techniques and you have the ultimate big boys toys and Barra adventure.
Kayak fishing continues to grow in popularity, from flathead to trout, from barra to marlin; the destinations and adventures are endless. Australia’s number 1 advocate of the sport, host Rob Paxevanos illustrates some popular scenarios for kayak anglers of various skill levels.
Oasis or battle ground? It’s not just big barramundi that inhabit the pristine freshwater reaches of our tropical rivers. Giant sawfish, bull sharks, freshwater stingrays, crocodiles and other gnarly critters all compete for food and territory. Which one is king of the river? Rob heads into unchartered waters to find out
Carol and Kev Gleeson sold their house in the suburbs and headed off to run the vast and never before filmed Mary River Station in outback Northern Territory. Carol's escape from her everyday chores is to go barra fishing and she has 90 kilometres of pristine upper freshwater reaches of the Mary River to choose from. But it’s definitely not for relaxation, while fishing she has been bailed up by buffalo, chased up a tree by wild pigs and even launched at by a 14 foot croc!
Catch the highlights of a season full of unique storylines, stunning locations, classic characters... and of course, great fish.
[SA] Port Lincoln With Spencer Gulf to the east, the awesome Southern Ocean to the south and the Great Australian Bight to the west, Port Lincoln lays claim to being South Australia’s fishing and seafood frontier. Rob puts this to the test, and amongst other species, targets the amazing queen snapper.
[QLD] Cape York Rob’s dad Tony has caught lots of great fish, but never a barramundi. In this hilarious character filled episode in remote Aurukun, the working class lad finally has his chance...and gets to use his treasured handline along the way! Anglers will not believe what happens next…hang on!
[NSW] Snowy Mountains The remote northern side of the Snowies is an un-tapped fishery… and the locals aren’t afraid to share their secrets. Rob explores this region, from down in the valley, all the way up to the high country… and discovers some surprisingly good fishing in a constantly changing environment.
[TAS] Flinders Island There are few places in Australia as scenic as Flinders Island, and the clean air and clear water is at its best in winter...if you get the weather right! Blessed by stunning conditions, the Fishing Australia team explore this remote and rugged windswept island with the help of a handful of local characters who call the island home. Tassie trumpeter are the main target species, but fishy surprises abound.
[QLD] Archer and Love Rivers Lord Islington and Les Marsh are two on the best tropical lure fisherman in Australia, and aren’t short of one line jokes either. Rob teams up with the lads to reveal just what the possibilities can be if you get off the beaten track and use the right gear with the right advice. No one expected a giant 400-pound grouper to join in the action!
By boat it’s clear that Port Lincoln can claim to be South Australia’s fishing and seafood frontier, so in this episode Rob returns to see if the same can be said for the land based fishing along the windswept headlands and vast beaches of this coastal wilderness. Local characters against iconic Australian backdrops set the scene for a memorable adventure.
Airlie Beach has come of age, with new street developments, shops, amenities, and the luxurious new Port of Airlie development it is now the ideal base for all the Whitsundays has on offer...including the amazing fishing and the Great Barrier Reef. Join Rob on an exciting fishing travelogue in what is fast becoming one of Australia's favourite tropical playgrounds.
In this eye opening episode on our National Capital host Rob Paxevanos reveals why he calls Canberra home, starting with the basics on Redfin, Rob progresses to big Carp on fly and then the iconic Murray Cod and it’s a truly giant cod at that. An epic battle follows.
Along with Rob, Terry Holeman embraced the saltwater fly fishing craze when it first started 15 years ago. Both are now veterans with much to offer spectators and participators of this amazing sport. Queensland’s tropical estuaries provide these 2 dedicated fly fishermen with everything from the expected to the extreme, including a giant Queenfish and an 8 foot long river Whaler shark.
Oberon has produced some classic trout action on Fishing Australia, but this time round the conditions are tough forcing Rob to pull out all the very best tricks. Along the way Rob climbs an old volcano in his 4WD and explores the ruins of an old cottage connected to a murder mystery.
The convergence of tropical and subtropical currents at the Abrolhos Islands produce an amazing array of marine life and the site of Australia’s first European landing. Rob’s island adventure includes a snorkel on the wreck of the Batavia, a visit to Australia’s first European built structure and an encounter with a pit of snakes!
Rob’s Western Australian adventure in the stunning and treacherous waters of the Abrolhos Islands continues with more amazing fishing and a visit to a deserted Cray Fish Village.
Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain is an internationally acclaimed for its pristine natural beauty, but what about the fishing? Rob sets about seeing if the calibre of the trout can match that of the backdrop encountering some classic Tasmanian characters along the way.
Trekking to and camping on Australia’s most remote desert beach in search of Giant Mulloway, Snapper, Salmon and Sharks has been a lifelong dream of Rob’s... South Australia’s Great Australian Bight provides the toughest but most rewarding episode to date.
Rob Paxevanos, travels to the award-winning Bloomfield Lodge luxury eco-resort located on the edge of the Daintree Rainforest in tropical north Queensland, where he dodges crocodiles as he scours the nearby rivers in search of the elusive Jungle Perch.
Rob lands at Kangaroo Island for a unique wilderness experience which includes spectacular natural vistas, deadly predators, and Mick Jagger's holiday house of choice, on along the way to an epic off shore fishing adventure.
Rob introduces us to his new base on the sunshine coast where he takes us on an intimate adventure from the mountains to the sea.
Rob travels to Esperance in Western Australia, where stunning beaches like Lucky Bay offer brilliant white sands and the turquoise waters, and the angling adventures certainly aren't for the faint hearted.
Rob is on the trail of the elusive escapee barramundi in the lake systems west of Bundaberg, but first he heads out to the southern Great Barrier Reef for an epic session of sports fishing which snare the likes of Cobia and Wahoo.
One of maritime history's most infamous events is the backdrop for Rob's daring raid on the ocean around Norfolk Island, where his hunt for the mighty Kingfish is under constant threat from scores of hungry sharks.
Papua New Guinea Rob launches one of his greatest-ever fishing adventures, as he travels to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and embarks on 600-kilometre journey of the Fly River in a quest to conquer the fearsome and fabled Black Bass.
Papua New Guinea Rob's great adventure continues in part 2 of this special series in the jungles of Papua New Guinea where his quest for the fearsome Black Bass leads him on a 600-kilometre journey up the Fly River.
[VIC] Camperdown The picturesque lakes around Camperdown in central Victoria provide a magical playground for Rob's first ever encounter with Chinook salmon in Australia, and he also enjoys the opportunity to participate in the Salmon population programme.
[TAS] King Island Tasmania’s unique and diverse natural beauty has always been a favourite with Fishing Australia, so Rob returns and this time lands on the magical King Island where he meets up with local icon Ian Johnson for an adventure that takes in the very best of what the island has to offer.
[NSW] Jervis Bay Rob takes a trip to the NSW South Coast and the pristine waters of Jervis Bay to experience a wonderful variety of fishing locations among the picturesque estuaries, and then heads to sea to tackle some deep water species against the dramatic backdrop of the towering ocean cliffs.
The stunning scenery of WA's red desert and turquoise waters form the backdrop of an epic fishing adventure when Rob's drops into Shark Bay and encounters the catch of a lifetime while kayaking on his Hobie.
Rob wraps up his best season yet of Fishing Australia with a look at some of this year's highlights, which include his adventure into the jungles of Papua New Guinea's Fly River where he chased the fearsome Black Bass, and the deep blue trophy fish of Norfolk Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
