HUNDREDS of anglers from across Australia have enjoyed the 7th Murray Codference at Shepparton, Victoria on Saturday 16th November.
The major recreational fishing event is an opportunity to celebrate the recovery of Victoria’s native fish stocks, share the latest in fisheries management, research, and habitat restoration and engage some of the best cod fishos in the country to pass along key tactics to help anglers catch more native fish and land a meter plus cod.
Featuring the hottest talent in Murray cod fishing, including recreational fishing influencers, podcasters and YouTube celebrities, you can see why anglers are raving about the event. Key speakers and presentations on the day included:
- Lubin Pfeiffer (The Full Scale) on how Murray cod fishing has never been better, his love for the Cods and how anglers can increase their chances this Summer.
- Robbie Alexander (robbiefishing) on cod fishing for kids and families and back to basics with bait.
- Kate Norman (Anaconda) on how Eildon is Australia’s best cod fishery and tips to have more success on the water.
- Colby Lesko on top tactics and prime locations to catch monster cod in rivers and lakes across Victoria.
- Caitlin Berecry (OzFish Unlimited) on how anglers are leading native fish recovery through habitat restoration and citizen science.
- Travis Dowling (VFA) on the carp virus and the plan for a trial-controlled release pending approval from the Commonwealth.
- Taylor Hunt (VFA) on Victoria’s native fish resurgence and how anglers are helping to drive the recovery of our native fisheries through fish stocking, habitat restoration, great regulations and fish handling.
- Dr Jarod Lyon (DEECA) on the 10inTen initiative to boost numbers of threatened species at the Snobs Creek Conservation Hatchery.
- Duncan Hill (VFA) on the incredible expansion of Arcadia and Snobs Creek fish hatcheries to help build more world-class native fisheries.
- Dr Corey Green on the secret life of Murray cod and results from electronic tagging and movement tracking of Murray cod in Lake Eildon.
- Tim Lucas (Queensland Fisheries) and Garry Fitzgerald on Murray cod fishing, trevally stocking and recovering Mary River Cod in the Sunshine State.
Panel sessions with speakers and expert guests including Dr Ivor Stuart (Charles Sturt University), Anthony Forster (VFA) and Rob Loats (VRFish) gave the audience opportunities to discuss and share hot topics and opportunities.
The event also featured exhibitions from Dr Stuart “The Codfather” Rowland signing his new book, live fish displays from Native Fish Australia and VFA, Tasline, OzFish Unlimited and North Central Catchment Management Authority.
All attendees were treated to VFA giveaways and information, and lucky door prizes of Murray cod packs and tackle vouchers were generously provided by Trellys Tackleworld, Anaconda and BCF.
Victoria’s Murray Codference is widely celebrated event which continues to provide great angler engagement and anticipation prior to the Murray cod season opening again in many lakes and rivers in Victoria on December 1.
Presentations from the day will soon be available on the VFA website and YouTube channel and plans are already underway to host the next Murray Codference in 2025!
