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In this episode, Andrew Death interviews Joel Crosbie about the fundamentals of catching Murray cod, sharing practical tips and personal stories.

What does it take to catch your first Murray cod? In this episode of The Lure Fishing Project, I sit down with accomplished kayak angler Joel Crosbie to break down the fundamentals of Murray cod fishing. Many anglers know Joel from his success in tournament bream fishing, but after stepping away from the competition scene for several years, he immersed himself in chasing Australia's iconic freshwater predator. In this conversation, he shares the lessons he learned, the mistakes he made, and the simple approach he'd recommend to anyone wanting to catch their first cod. In this episode we cover: Joel's journey from tournament bream to Murray cod. The three lures he'd recommend to beginners. Rod, reel and line setups. Fishing structure and lure presentation. Kayak tactics for Murray cod. Surface strikes, big fish stories and lessons learned. Practical tips to help shorten your learning curve. Whether you're planning your first cod trip or you're simply curious about one of Australia's most exciting sportfish, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining stories. Looking for more? A longer, extended version of this interview is available exclusively to members of The…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Death

Guest: Joel Crosbie

Topics covered

• Murray cod fishing
• beginner fishing tips
• kayak angling
• fishing lures
• fishing techniques

Keywords

• Murray cod
• fishing tips
• kayak fishing
• lures
• fishing techniques
• beginner angler
• surface strikes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Lure Fishing Project

Places: Australia

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