Great Gifts for Dad

With cracker gifts for every budget, look no further than BCF for the perfect present for Dad!

The BCF Topwater Film Invitational 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Topwater Fishing Invitational

BCFing fun ways to spend this Father's Day 2024

There's no better time than Father's Day to catch up with your nearest and dearest for a little BCFing fun.

Father's Day Gifts for every dad

Whether your dad's a mad keen Fisho or is crazy about camping we've got the right gift for him

How to catch Tailor

Here's how to catch a Tailor or two!

How to catch Mangrove Jack

Here's how to catch a Mangrove Jack!

How to catch snapper in Western Port Bay

Check out Fergy’s tips on catching a BIG Western Port Snapper

School holiday fun under 50 bucks!

Check out these budget school holiday activities

BCFing Fun School Holiday Activities

The school holidays are back and there's no better time to grab the fam and get stuck into some BCFing good times together.

Welcome to Bread and Butter Fishing!

Learn the basics of fishing with OzFish

How to catch Australian bass

Learn how to catch one of Australia's most iconic freshwater species!

Reedy's Tips for Early Season Snapper in Port Phillip Bay

Early season snapper tips from Brett 'Reedy' Reed

Fishing for Murray Cod in Winter

We’ve teamed up with Rhys Creed to give you everything you need to know about catching Murray Cod in winter.

Fishing Checklist

What to bring on your next fishing trip.

Top wet weather fun activities

10 ways to spend a rainy day!

How to catch Australian salmon

Here's how to catch an Aussie salmon!

Best Lures for Catching Australian Bass

Here's 5 lures no Aussie Bass Fisho should be without

Planning a barra trip

Nige Webster looks at some of the best places to catch an impoundment barra in Queensland.

What's your sublimated polo made out of?

How can a sublimated polo protect you from the sun whilst keeping you cool? The answer is simple: its fabric.

Rod and Reel Care

If you look after your fishing gear, guaranteed it'll look after you

Attaching braid to your spool

Learn how to spool up a new reel with braid. Without the braid slipping.

Find more fish with your Fish Finder

Since the first fish finders hit the market many decades ago they've become a crucial tool in reading depths and locating fish.

Changing a rod tip

Need a new rod tip fitted and not 100% sure how to DIY? Check out this quick and easy how to guide.

Unsticking 2 piece rods

Our mate Sammy will show you a quick trick on how to get a stuck 2 piece rod apart.

Top 7 Tips for Fishing with the Kids

Here are our top tips to make the most out of fishing with the little ones

How to catch Squid

A ripper bait that's even better on the plate.

Live Baiting Snapper

Nige Webster suggests live bait is a good way to go when the bite gets tough.

Black bream edge fishing tactics and tips

Nige Webster shares some of the best techniques and tactics to get you amongst the bream.

Drift Rigging Trout

Nige Webster reflects on 20 years of trout flies, spin gear and spawn run fish, and finds that 'drift rigging' is still is as effective and engaging as it was two decades ago

Lake Eucumbene Fishing Guide

Australian Fishing Network's complete guide to fishing every area on Lake Eucumbene.

Beginners guide to trout fishing

Lyndsay from Hipcamp takes us through her top tips for landing a trout

Spinning Combo Buyers Guide

The BCFing experts have put together a buyer's guide to help you find the spinning combo that best meets your needs.

Lure fishing for trout in rivers and streams

Whether it's browns or rainbows you're chasing, here's how to catch a trout in the skinny stuff

How to catch Redfin Perch

Chasing redfin is sure to leave a smile on your dial.

Polarised Sunnies – What's the Fuss?

So take a squiz at this ripper guide, your peepers will thank you for it!

Fishing the edges for Golden Perch

They look good, fight relatively hard and happen to inhabit the south-east corner of Australia which is where a big portion of us live.

How to catch Garfish

When it comes to bread-and-butter species it doesn't get much better than the humble garfish.

Effective Kayak Fishing

Justin Willmer shares some of the best kayak tips and techniques to get you amongst the fish.

How to catch King George Whiting

Here's how to catch King George Whiting!

Port Phillip Bay Snapper Guide

Check out this guide to help you get onto some great snapper in Port Phillip Bay.

How to Catch Trout in Victoria

We've pulled together all the information you'll need to catch your first, second, or one hundredth trout.

How to Make Your Lures Last

Sick of your lures and tackle corroding away when not in use? Check out Sammy's handy little tip to make sure your gear lasts a lifetime.

How to catch Flathead on Lures

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Flathead using lures.

Spinning Reel Buyers Guide

The BCFing experts have put together a buyer's guide to help you find the spinning reel that best meets your needs.

Squid Hunting

Winter is coming and the squid are on the hunt!

Fishing Line Buyers Guide

All you need to know when choosing a new fishing line.

Fishing the flats with soft plastics

Chasing big fish in the shallow waters of estuaries with soft plastics, is not only fun, but highly effective. Nige Webster shares his top tips for targeting bread and butter species in the shallows.

Off The Grid With The Badger Season 2 - Arnhem Land

The lads check out some top-notch scenery by four-by, in the tinnie and on the 'hoof' with nothing but the bare essentials.

Preparing your boat for fishing

It may be a part of your fishing routine already but for those who have had the misfortune of losing a fish to a messy boat, this ones for you! Our good mate Leila runs us through some key tips & tricks on preparing your boat for a days fishing. Check it out.

Fishing weedless lures

Weedless lure presentations are the key to unlocking snag-dwelling species in a range of environments. Nige Webster shares some tips for getting you into the weedless game.

How to fish the tides for flathead

Nige Webster explains how to fish the tides to great effect when chasing flathead.

DIY Flashy Gangs

Are you looking for a way to pimp up your pilchard rig for next time you are on the water?

Stubby Cooler Line Keeper

I'm going to teach you how to manage and control your spools of leader line and all that sort of stuff with one simple little trick.

Fishing crankbaits for bream

Looking for crankbaits to kickstart your deep water bream missions? Check out BCFs range here.

Choosing the right spin reel

Choosing the right spinning reel for fishing is important, to not only balance your outfit, but to give yourself the best chance to reel in whatever you hook up to.

Hopping soft plastic prawns for barramundi

Nige Webster discusses the merits of understanding current shadows and using a passive lure type and flexible weight system when hitting barramundi staging locations.

Tackle Moisture Absorber Hack

The ultimate rust prevention hack! And it's ridiculously easy! Sammy Hitzke gives us the run down on looking after your tackle box.

Casting lures for pelagics

Nige Webster shares the techniques and gear required to make casting lures at pelagics a successful pursuit.

Mackerel trolling tips

Nige Webster shares some of the best trolling tips and techniques to get you amongst mackerel this summer.

Wahoo Magic

This is one for the ages! Sammy Hitzke Fishing's ultimate Wahoo session. From epic surface strikes to fish jumping into the boat, this epic video has it all! Check it out.

How to catch shallow water snapper on lures

Chasing snapper in the shallows is not only effective but highly addictive. Nige Webster runs through what you need to know to start your shallow water snapper journey.

FNQ Kayak Fishing with Back 2 Basics Adventures

Join our good mates Az and Stricks from Back 2 Basics-Adventures as they head out on an epic kayaking fishing trip in the freshwater of FNQ! Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter are the target species for the lads.

How to catch deep water snapper on lures

Here are some tried and tested tips to help you successfully catch snapper on lures in deep water.

Soft plastics buyers guide

What to consider when buying soft plastics

Gear up for your next adventure

This is what it's all about! Getting back to basics in fishing paradise. Check out the latest BCFing adventure from our mates at Back 2 Basics-Adventures.

Fish handling practices

Here are a few handy tips & tricks for releasing your catch in the best possible condition.

Floatlining Rig

Floatlining is one of the simplest methods of bait fishing. It's also deadly on a wide variety of species, from demersals like snapper to marauding pelagics.

Braid Or Mono? Which one is right for you?

Have you ever been caught in the fishing line aisle, new reel in hand, completely stumped at the difference between all the types of lines currently hanging on the shelf?

Livebaiting for Pelagics

Fishing with live baits is deadly on a range of species with the pelagic family particularly fond of a free swimming bait or two.

How to cast a Baitcaster

Baitcasters can be tough to master, but once you learn the basics, you're good to go!

How to cast a Spin Reel

Sammy runs us through some expert tips to help you make the perfect cast!

Bread & Butter Fishing

Sammy takes us back to where it all began, 'back to the basics'. Chasing bread and butter species such as Bream, Whiting & Flathead using the old faithful bait fishing techniques . Check it out!

How to catch Bream with Bait

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Bream using bait.

How to catch Flathead with Bait

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Flathead using bait.

Perks of fishing with an Alvey system

Our mates at Alvey run you through the perks of fishing with an Alvey system.

Beach Fishing. Where to & Casting

Learn from our mates from Alvey on where to fish and casting on the beach.

How to cast an Alvey

Rigging Weedless Plastics

Our good mate Lelia is back with another cracker 'How to' video. Rigging a weedless soft plastic can be a bit tricky. Leila shows us just how it's done! Check it out.

Off The Grid With The Badger

The man, the myth, the legend Nick "Honey Badger" Cummins is heading "Off the Grid" to explore the remote and picturesque Kimberley region.

3 ways to cook up Spanish Mackerel

Stricks from Back 2 Basics-Adventures shows us his top 3 ways to cook up a fresh feed of Spanish Mackerel. Tis' the season...Some cracker filleting tips along with some mouth watering cooking action! Check it out.

Lake Copeton Murray Cod Action

Lake Copeton is a renown Murray cod fishery located on the outskirts of Inverell, NSW. It's notorious for sending anglers home empty handed or, with a trophy sized cod to their name. Sammy and Colby get stuck into some monsters! Check it out.

Brisbane Local Fishing Action

What better way to start the morning than to hit up the local in search of a feed while trying a variety of methods!

Mixed Bag Fishing Action

Sometimes you just have to get on the water and get stuck into whatever is on the chew. Join Sammy Hitzke as he fishes solo and nails a mixed bag of kingies, pearlies, snapper and a few other tasties.

Bite Trace

Learn how to rig a bite trace to ward off all those toothy critters

Casting a Prawn Net

Catching a feed of prawns with a net is not only super-efficient, but damn rewarding, particularly when you land the net right in the sweet spot.

Snapper Season Checklist

Mitch runs us through some cracker tips and techniques to use when fishing the bay. From bait selection to rigging, he has it all covered.

Barra Season Checklist

Nige Webster runs us through all the gear you need to land a Barra as well as some cracking hints and tips. Fish on!

Rigging a Ganged Pilchard

Fishing pilchards on a set of gang hooks not only ensures maximum hook up but perfect presentation too.

Beach Pilchard Rig

Pilchards are without doubt one of the most highly sought after baitfish going 'round. Seriously, almost everything eats them.

Bimini Twist Knot

The bimini twist is used to create a strong loop that can be employed as a double-line leader to which another leader can be attached via a loop-to-loop connection.

AG Chain Knot

Not as publicised as many of the other terminal fishing knots, the AG Chain is a sport fisher's secret weapon.

FG Knot

The FG knot has seriously taken the sport fishing world by storm and much of that comes down to its strength and slim profile.

Murray Cod Tactics

Sammy runs us through all the gear and lures needed to chase the iconic Murray Cod

Fast Jigging Tutorial

Fast jigging can take a little time to master, but once you get the hang of it, it's a seriously deadly technique on a wide-range of offshore species.

Filleting Snapper

Snapper can be tricky customers to fillet and many a botch job has been observed on a boat ramp cleaning table. It isn't a task worth fearing though, as it isn't as hard as you think.

Tailor Action

Join Sammy as he lands some cracker tailor off the beach

Bait ball Snapper Action

It can't be this easy can it!? Sammy gets stuck into some Solid Snapper that decided to school up right around the boat!

Cleaning Squid

Knowing how to correctly clean a squid in preparation for cooking is an essential skill for every seafood lover to know. It's a very simple process that transforms a whole, intact squid into a ready to cook squid tube. From there, the possibilities are endless, calamari, salt and pepper squid,

Dispatching & Bleeding Fish

Some people fish for pleasure. Others fish to eat. A lot of anglers fish for both. Regardless of your motivations for fishing, you should treat your catch with the respect it deserves.

Hike-in Fishing

Sammy runs us through the essential kit to take with you when you're heading on a hike-fishing adventure.

Leila's Lure Retrieval

Check out Leila's nifty lure retrieval hack. May come in handy next time you find those dirty snags!

Hook Sharpening 101

Whether your hook points have become blunt overtime or you're finding they aren't as sharp as you'd like straight out of the packet, there's a trick or two to getting them razor sharp.

Tailor Tactics

Having trouble working out what gear you need to tackle Tailor?

Catch & Cook Prawns

Sammy shows us how to take your prawns from the cast net to the cooktop.

Throw a cast Net

An essential part of a Fishos know-how is mastering the cast net throw.

Caring for your cast net

Is your net still casting as well as when you bought it? If not try this hack to get it throwing like it's new

Cato Reef with Sammy

Check out our latest offshore adventure! The lads headed out to Cato Reef to tangle with some absolute monsters!

How to Catch Mackerel

Want to get your arms streched by a monster Mackerel? Check out this video for all the expert tips from Nige Webster

Gorge Cod Hiking Trip

Sammy and the lads head in-land on a trekking mission in search of the mighty Cod.

Choosing the right Lure Colours

Choosing the right lure colour is a question that almost every fisherman has been asked at least once. Here are a few factors to consider...

Fishing Reel Maintenance for Salt Water Reels

Here is a step by step list to ensure your pride and joy is with you for many more sessions to come...

How to use Burley

When there's burley in the water, the fish aren't far away...

Metal Lures

Metal lures look pretty simple, but choosing the correct one for the target species is key....

Reel Hints and Tips

Here are some tips to help you choose the right reel for your particular style of fishing...

Selecting Hardbody Lures

With the massive range of hard body lures available, it is easy to get tangled up. Here are some tips to help you de...

Soft Vibes

Whether it's casting into snags, dropping on a reef or fishing a deep hole, these versatile lures will get you the bite you're chasing....