While I'm sure some folks will bristle at my suggestion that we rec' fishers all need to be committed conservationists and environmentalists (or "greenies", for want of a better word!), I hope you'll suspend your doubts long enough to have a listen to my arguments... This one's important! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If …

We fish for so many different reasons. For many anglers, bringing home an occasional (or even regular) meal of self-caught seafood is a very important part of the whole process. But how does that sit alongside the growing catch-and-release ethos? How do we get the balance right, and also maintain the approval and support of a wider, non-fishing pub…

The subject of introduced, exotic or "feral" fish is a complex and nuanced one that's always sure to provoke heated debate in serious fishing circles. Why are carp "bad" and trout "good"... or do you not agree that they are those things? Whatever your stance, I'm sure you'll find this a fascinating episode! Support the show I really hope you enjoye…

Over the decades, I've been fortunate enough to fish with some of Australia's greatest anglers... Here's what I've learnt from them, distilled into just 10 key points! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check out my Starlo Gets Reel channel on YouTu…

I look back over the past four decades and highlight what I regard as the most significant changes to recreational fishing across those years... See if you agree! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check out my Starlo Gets Reel channel on YouTube. B…

In this presentation that I gave during an OzFish Unlimited "Fish Talk" night in winter, 2023, I put forward the intriguing proposition that we are actually living in the "good old days" right now and that — with a little bit of help from all of us — they can become even better days over time! Have a listen and see if you agree with me, and if you'…

In this episode, I tackle the absolute fundamentals of successful fishing with "hard" lures, and share a bunch of really important tips and tricks that will dramatically improve your catch rate! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check out my Starlo…

I firmly believe that the application of this one over-riding approach or philosophy to your everyday fishing will do more to improve your results than any other single step you can take! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check out my Starlo Gets R…

Tag along with me as I explain how best to target BIG dusky flathead on lures in shallow water, especially during spring and early summer. By the way, if you'd like to buy my "Chasing Unicorns" e-book about targeting big flathead, or any of my other e-books, you'll find them here: https://issuu.com/fishotopia/stacks/1... Support the show I really h…

In Part 3 of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series, I take a hard look at various strategies for rigging your soft plastic lures to catch more and bigger fish... This one is definitely not to be missed! Support the show I really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check out m…

In Part 2 of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series on the absolute fundamentals of fishing with soft plastic or "rubber" lures, I dive deep into the various styles of soft plastics, what they're best used for, and the "presentation vehicles" such as jig heads, hooks and weights you'll need to successfully rig and present them in order to fool more …

In this episode of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series, I briefly look at the fascinating history of soft plastic fishing lures, before delving into the reasons why they're such effective fish catchers, and giving you some really useful advice on choosing the best soft plastic lure options for the fishing styles and target species you prefer to c…