Episodes

Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Beach Barra NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Latest show is up a running , Chris Wilcox joins us for a chat and lets us know his secrets for chasing barra on the beach , from lure choice to tide times its all there. Water color is a huge part of success so Chris tells what he looks for whilst walking the beach.
Member for Townsville Scott Stewart is on the phone with an state election just around the corner he tells what the Labor Party has pledged from boat ramps , car parks and the promise of 5 miilion dollars for infrastructure at Ross River Dam. Alot of people have put a lot of hard work into stocking the dam and this is a welcome commitment to them.
Boat and trailer maintenance get a mention with the summer months and the closed barra season nearly here we chat about what and how we look after our gear over the wet season , so sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs and some tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Giant Trevally On The Reef NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Latest Show is up and its a cracker..
Adrian and Matt chase big giant trevally on the reef with Sticks and Wood Lures
Adrian and Matt were excited as they launched their boat into the crystal-clear waters of the reef. The sun glinted off the waves, and the scent of salt lingered in the air. They had spent weeks crafting their homemade lures, carefully selecting colors and shapes designed to attract the elusive big giant trevally.
As they made their way to their favorite spot, Adrian double-checked their gear, making sure everything was in order. “You ready for this?” he called out, a grin spreading across his face.
“Absolutely! These trevally won’t know what hit them!” Matt replied, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Once they arrived, they dropped anchor and began casting their lines. The water was teeming with life, and they could see the shadows of fish darting below. Adrian flicked his wrist, sending his lure flying into the depths. Matt followed suit, each of them watching intently as the lures splashed down.
Minutes passed, the only sounds being the gentle lapping of waves and the occasional call of seabirds overhead. Then, with a sudden tug, Adrian felt a powerful pull on his line. “Got one!” he shouted, adrenaline surging through him as he began to reel it in.
Matt quickly adjusted his position, ready to assist. The fight was on; the fish surged and darted, testing Adrian's skill and patience. After an intense struggle, he finally brought the shimmering giant trevally to the surface, its iridescent scales flashing in the sunlight.
“Look at that beauty!” Matt exclaimed, snapping photos as Adrian carefully unhooked the fish. They both marveled at its size and strength, knowing they had accomplished their goal.
After a quick release back into the water, they high-fived, the thrill of the chase still buzzing in the air. They continued to cast their homemade lures, each moment filled with laughter and camaraderie, the reef alive with possibilities. It was more than just fishing; it was an adventure they would always cherish.
Thats what its like chasing Giant Trevally on the Great Barrier Reef ,Matt and Adrian join us in the studio and explain their techniques on how they catch GT,s on Adrian,s timber lures from Sticks and Wood.
What tides , what rigs and what to look for the lads cover it all so sit back grab a coldie , you will get sore arms just listening to the boys chat about there battles with Giant Trevally
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Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Big Fish in Drains NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Todays show is a absolute ripper we have Wes in the studio to chat about landbased fishing around Townsville from drains to beaches Wes spills the beans on his secrets. Wes also has a popular YouTube channel Saltwater Fishing NQ which shows how simple fishing can be around Townsville and surrounds.
Popular radio guest Jason Masters is also in the studio , Jase is a wealth of knowledge from Hinchinbrook to the Daintree and specializes around Cairns.We pick his brain about his best spots around Cairns to the Tablelands from Fresh to Salt he covers it all.
Dan from Fish and Boat Magazine and president of the Cairns Area Fish Stocking Group is on the phone for a chat about whats happening with the magazine and how fish stocking is going around the Cairns area.
So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy an absolute cracker of a show . 3 Hours of laughs , tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Pimp My Lure NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Todays show is up and running and boy do we cover some ground , pimping your soft plastics and what the pro,s do to make the fish bite is a hot item and we spill the beans on there tricks. Spinners and flashers have been around for years so we discuss do they make a difference on your lures.
Lure color does it catch fishermen or fish its a hot topic and something lure companies spend millions on , what are our thoughts we let you know.
The crew from Walkabout Product join us on the phone and let us know what it takes to design and make the Timber Lure range , from color to what timber they use we cover the lot.
Fisheries rules can be confusing so its time to chat about some of the ones that could catch you out from having mangrove leaves in your boat to a crab leg in your esky , you could could be fined for a simple mistake.
So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs , tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Barra Bash NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Latest episode is up and running , Gaz is back from fishing the Barra Bash so we chat about what worked , what didnt and how many fish did he get. We also chat about whether to strike when a fish hits your lure or just let them hook themselves a couple of different theory's. Shallow water worked so we talk about the lures I used.
Jeff joins us on the phone to chat about a new fishing movement thats starting to get some traction , with a election around the corner and some fishing regulations in the air its no better time to pressure the pollies. Candidate for LNP Hinchinbrook lets us know what here favourite fish to catch is and live on a cry boat growing up.
So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fishing tips and tricks with a few laughs thrown in on the NQ Fishing Show

Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Xtractin Jacks NQ Fishing Show
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Todays episode is up and running , Gaz is away trying to catch a barra in a barra comp LOL so we cross live to him on the water from the beautiful Hinchinbrook Channel.
Filling in for Gaz is Hayden Porter , a very good young angler, we pick his brain on all things barra , jacks and soft plastics , from his favourite lure to favourite rod we cover it all.
Hayden has spent a few years nutting out his local systems so we chat about what he looks for when he is out fishing.
Matty from A & B Hooked is up the channel fishing the comp with Dain from Blue Collar Tackle so we cross for another on water report and see if the Hinchinbrook is as tough as people say it is.
So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fishing tips , tricks with a few laughs thrown in on the NQ Fishing Show

Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Barramundi & Trevally Don't Mix NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Latest episode is up and running , in todays show Marty chats about his latest trip chasing barra after 3 hours of nothing the fish turned it on, we discuss why they did and why they didnt bite, Was it the lure or was it just the bite time that made them eat.
We chat about how to rig your weedless softplastics with a stinger to improve your hookup rate , which method works best. Our Humminbird 360 is going great and Marty has a few tips to get the most out of it.
Ryan Moody from Ryan Moody Fishing is on the phone to chat about his latest on-line course Coral Trout and its proving to be a huge success. Stocking Trevally in impoundments is a hot topic at the moment , do we agree or is it a disaster waiting to happen. We chat about the fors and the against in this highly debated topic.
Chris Wilcox is relaxing on the beach and joins us to chat about his latest barra exploits , downing sizing his vibes did the trick and the fish couldnt resist.
So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs and some fishing tips and tricks with the NQ Fishing Show

Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Marlin Magic NQ Fishing Show
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Another episode is up and running , in this show we chat to Jim about the success of the 4lb comp , heaps of fish were caught so we chat about techniques and tricks. Whales are about in numbers so Jimmy tells us about his close encounters with these awesome animals.
Ryan from Old Dog Lures joins us on the phone and chats life in the kennel since taking over from legendary lure maker Dave Killalea .The Lures have taken off and plenty of fish have fallen to these perfect handcrafted timber lures.
Gaz went fishing and talks about mussy fish fillets and what may cause it , Marlin were one of his target species and it didnt dissapoint he chats about how he found them and what he looks for .
Marty hit the harbor and scored on the barra so we chat about his efforts of securing a family feed , so sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fun , laughs , tips and tricks on the NQ Fishing Show

NQ FISHING SHOW
Hosted by Marty and Gary out of Townsville Queensland , Australia
You can tune in live every Saturday 7am AEST on 4k1g/listenlive or listen anytime as we post our 3 hour show via podcast.
We have been fishing all our lives and love nothing more than sharing our tips, tricks and stories with you all.
Barramundi, marlin, salmon , mangrove jacks and a host of other species are covered in 3 hours of madness.
The latest technology , tackle and boating are all covered.
The Fishing Show is proudly supported by
Berkley , Abu Garcia , Pure Fishing , Penn Fishing ,Samaki , Ecooda , Yozuri , Eagle claw hooks, Humminbird , Minn Kota , St Crouix Rods , Buck Knives, Rapala, Tacspo Dist , Rid Insect Repellent, MAKO Eyewear , 4wd Central , Shimano and Buck Knives