MURRAY cod fishers will descend on Shepparton for the 7 the Murray Codference, once again
being held in the heart of the Goulburn Valley on Saturday 16 November from 9am to 4pm.
Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the free event has become a favourite
for native fishing enthusiasts and will once again feature presentations from a host of
experts, including renowned recreational fishers Lubin Pfeiffer, Kate Norman, Colby Lesko
and Robbie Alexander.
“Our Codference has become one of the most highly anticipated dates for cod fishers from
Victoria and interstate and it’s a great way to get you primed for the season opening again in
many lakes and rivers on December 1,” Dowling said.
“Attendees can learn how some of the best fishers in the country target and catch metre-
long cod, the latest on our record-breaking stocking effort and updates on the project to triple
the size of our Arcadia hatchery – which is just a short drive down the road from Shepp.”
This year’s event will be held at a new venue – the GV Hotel on High Street – and has again
attracted an array of renowned cod fishing experts from Victoria and interstate.
Recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent recreational fisher, keynote speaker Lubin Pfeiffer
travels the globe in search of great fishing experiences as part of TV programs BigAngryFish
and Full Scale Fishing Adventures. He has also represented Australia at world fly fishing
championships, but his love for Murray cod and immense skill catching them keeps him
coming back to the iconic native species in Victoria’s rivers and lakes.
Fishing personality and photographer Robbie Alexander, who has more than 130,000
followers on his Robbiefishing Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages, will share basics
for beginners so you can get the family wetting a line and catching their first cod.
Young guns of the recreational fishing scene, Colby Lesko and Kate Norman, will help you
catch your next “metery” and all speakers will discuss using livescope or active targeting in
cod fishing.
The VFA and project partners will also share the latest on construction of the Arcadia
hatchery expansion, Cracking the Code on Macquarie perch production and the 10inTen
initiative to boost numbers of threatened species at the Snobs Creek conservation hatchery.
“This year’s Codference will be our best yet and we’d love to see you there, chat fishing and
share lunch as we get set for a bumper summer of cod fishing,” Dowling said.
Tickets for the event are free, lunch will be provided and spaces are expected to fill up fast.
To register and find out more head to www.vfa.vic.gov.au/murraycodference.
