murray cod & golden perch in rivers

Learn how to lure fishing for Australian Freshwater Fish

Have you always wanted to learn how to fish with lures in rivers?

then This is the series for you!

This series is here to give you the power to catch more fish and enjoy your time on the water. 'It's your own personal fishing guide that's always in your pocket'

Have you always wanted to learn how to fish with lures in rivers?

then This is the series for you!

This series is here to give you the power to catch more fish and enjoy your time on the water. 'It's your own personal fishing guide that's always in your pocket'

online & DVD tutorial series

8 Tutorial Videos - 296 Mins of Content

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'Your guide to fishing success'

Why was this series created?

Hey!

It's me, Rhys. 

This series was created to help you succeed, catch more fish and enjoy your time on the water. It was born out of the lack of quality information and content about lure fishing, especially when it came to rivers and creeks for native species.

I grew up as a young bloke and couldn’t find quality answers to all my questions about fishing… so with this I decided to learn as much as I could and share it with the world!

After watching this series you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to succeed in your fishing trips and you’ll be amazed at how much more enjoyable fishing is once you know what to do!

Rhys Creed
Social Fishing

what's included in the complete guide series?


lure fishing for murray cod & golden perch in rivers

This is the most popular series in the Complete Guide and we explain EVERYTHING there is to know! All the question you’ve ever had about casting or trolling lures, on rivers and creeks, will be answered.

You’ll know exactly where the fish are hiding, where to cast your lure, which lure to choose in ANY situation... you’ll become confident in your fishing and after watching this series you’ll love how much fun you can have on the water!

From casting techniques to retrieve styles, walking the banks to lure selection, gear selection and even trolling! Plus plenty of action and BONUS content. Join Rhys, Chris, Tallis and Jack from the Social Fishing Team as they bring you the biggest Complete Guide Series from South Eastern NSW.

8 Tutorials - 282 Minutes

lure fishing for murray cod & golden perch in rivers

This is the most popular series in the Complete Guide and we explain EVERYTHING there is to know! All the question you’ve ever had about casting or trolling lures, on rivers and creeks, will be answered.

You’ll know exactly where the fish are hiding, where to cast your lure, which lure to choose in ANY situation... you’ll become confident in your fishing and after watching this series you’ll love how much fun you can have on the water!

From casting techniques to retrieve styles, walking the banks to lure selection, gear selection and even trolling! Plus plenty of action and BONUS content. Join Rhys, Chris, Tallis and Jack from the Social Fishing Team as they bring you the biggest Complete Guide Series from South Eastern NSW.

8 Tutorials - 282 Minutes

Extra Details on Each Tutorial

Pt 1 - Introduction

Pt 1 - Introduction
Duration 27 mins

Featuring: Rhys Creed
The introduction tutorial is just as important as the rest in the series. Rhys sits down on the banks of a river and runs through some key things you need to know about targeting natives in rivers.

In this tutorial you learn:
Characteristics –
How Murray Cod Golden Perch behave in rivers and how to change the style of fishing to suit the area you are fishing.

Waterways & Locations –
The best rivers and creeks around the country that are home to natives

Rhys’ Top 4 Tips –
These four tips are very important and can be the difference between catching fish and not. Rhys talks about water temperature, river flows, the best season and his favourite technique

The end of this tutorial has plenty of action to show you what’s to come in the rest of the series. This is the start of the biggest and one of the best tutorial series in the Complete Guide!

Pt 2 - Gear Selection

Pt 2 - Gear Selection
Duration 25 mins

Featuring: Chris Cotterill
In this tutorial Chris sits and runs through all the gear you need for river fishing. Not just the rod and reel but all the extra stuff which you’ll need to pack in your boat or backpack.

In this tutorial you will learn:
Rod –
The different setups you will need, for different styles of fishing, including; casting and trolling.

Reels –
The best reels to use in your setup.

Mainline and Leader –
The best braid to use; what colour, breaking strain and type as well as the leader; how long it should be, when to use monofilament or fluorocarbon etc.

Other tools –
What pliers you will need, tools to help retrieve your lures, nets, brad mats and fish handling equipment.

BONUS Spotters Tip:
How to set the cast control on your baitcaster reel.

After watching this tutorial you’ll be able to walk into a tackle store and pick the right gear for the job!

Pt 3 - Lure Selection

Pt 3 - Lure Selection
Duration 69 mins

Featuring: Rhys Creed
This is the longest tutorial in the Complete Guide Series! Rhys sits down and runs through all the different lures that you’ll need!

In this tutorial you will learn:
Spinnerbaits –
The different styles, weights, blade configuration and colour, skirt colour, plastic tails, stinger hooks and the best brands.

Hard Body’s –
The different shapes, sizes, how to find a good quality lure, swimming depth (bib size), lengths, colours, upgrading hook and some of our favourite brands.

Soft Plastics –
These lures are become a great option for river natives and we cover everything you need to know; length and shape, brands, colours, weedless setups and rigging plus some bonus tips to help you avoid snags.

Other Lures –
Rhys touches on a few other lures that are used in rivers like mumblers and swimbaits.

Spotters Tip:
Spinnerbait Tip (improves hook-up rate)

Selecting the right lure for the job will be easy as once you’ve seen this tutorial!

Pt 4 - Casting

Pt 4 - Casting
Duration 21 mins

Featuring: Rhys Creed & Chris Cotterill
This is the first of 3 casting tutorials where we are out on the water showing you what structure to target, how to approach and fish different structures and even some important tips on choosing the right lure for the right situation.

In this tutorial you will learn:

5 Key Features –
Rhys covers 5 keys things that a location need to have to find native fish.

Understanding Structure –
There are 3 key features on logs where natives will hide and this is covered in this part of the tutorial.

Spinnerbait Vs Hardbody –
When to use which lure and why they work in different situations

2x Casting Demo (Big Log & Standard Log) –
Rhys demonstrates how to fish a large fallen log

Spotters Tip:
Which side to approach the structure

A very exciting tutorial full of plenty of information and tips!

Pt 5 - Casting pt 2

Pt 5 - Casting Pt2
Duration 30 mins

Featuring: Rhys Creed
This tutorial has more Casting Demonstrations but we also cover the retrieve styles for both spinnerbaits and Hardbody’s depending on the water current.

In this tutorial you will learn:
Retrieve Styles (Spinnerbait x3) –
Your retrieve style changes depending on the water current (still water, downstream and upstream retrieves).

Retrieve Styles (Hardbody x3) –

Same as the spinnerbait, the Hardbody retrieves will vary depending on the water current.

Rhys’ Top Casting Hardbody –
Find out which brands and models Rhys like for casting.

Casting Demo (Logs in Fast Flowing Water) –
How to fish logs that in are fast current.

Casting Demo (Standing Timber) –
Rhys demonstrates how to effectively fish standing timber.

Spotters Tip:
Tip to help reduce birds’ nests in your baitcaster reel.

Another action packed river tutorial full of important tips and techniques!

Pt 6 - Casting from the Bank

Pt 6 - Casting from the Bank
Duration 40 mins

Featuring: Chris Cotterill & Adam Smith
As many people don’t have access to a boat, we understand how popular bank walking is! Join Chris and Adam in this exciting tutorial where they cover a range of bank walking tips.

In this tutorial you will learn:
Top 6 Bank Walking Tips –
Chris sits down and covered his top 6 tips for success when walking the banks.

Best Bank Walking Lure –
Find out what Chris’ favourite bank walking lure is and why.

Rivers–
How to bank walk on rivers:

Casting Demo (Big Fallen Logs) –
Chris goes in-depth on fishing large logs including both back and front and where to cast.

Casting Demo (Willow Tree) –
There are 3 different areas to fish on Willow trees and they are brilliant structure for natives. Chris unlocks their potential in this tutorial.

Creeks & Streams –
Afternoon session on a small creek:

Overview –
General tips and rules for fishing in creeks and streams, and small creek techniques.

Casting Demo (Shallow Water Structure) –
Learn how to fish structure sitting in shallow water.

Casting Demo (Steep Clay Banks) –
Learn how to fish clay banks in small creeks.

How to Prevent Losing Lures –
Find out Chris tips to avoid getting snagged.

Spotters Tip:
Chris’ top tip to get the most out of your cast

All these tips plus plenty of fishing action as Chris proves all these techniques on the local natives!

Pt 7 - Trolling

Pt 7 - Trolling
Duration 30 mins

Featuring: Rhys Creed
Trolling is an extremely successful and effective technique for targeting river natives. This tutorial is filmed on both a fast flowing river and slow pooled water as Rhys covered all the trolling styles.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Trolling Tips –
Finding structure, water depth, using your sounder, lure depth, trolling speed and a range of trolling tips.

Slow Flowing Water –
Learn how to effectively troll in slow pooled water.

Fast Flowing Water –
Learn all the techniques for trolling in faster flowing water.

How to Avoid Snags –

Tips to help you avoid snags when you’re trolling, so you spend more time fishing and less time retrieving lures.

How to unsnag your lures using a Tackle Back –
Rhys runs through the process of using a tackle back to retrieve your snagged lures.

Spotters Tip:
Rhys’ 3 Favourite Trolling Lures.

Trolling is a great technique when you’re targeting large Murray Cod! You’re sure to learn heaps in this half hour tutorial!

BONUS - Inflatable Boat Drifting the Murrumbidgee River

Bonus - Inflatable Boat Drifting the Murrumbidgee River
Duration 54 mins

Featuring: Jack Zyhalak, Peter ‘Stumpy’ Brunt, Rhys Creed and Tallis Cotterill
This is the BONUS tutorial in our most extensive and in depth Complete Guide Series available! This final instalment runs for a massive 53 mins and has endless Murrumbidgee River action!

At the start of the video we follow Jack and Stumpy as they begin our journey on the river before switching to another session where Rhys and Tallis catch heaps of Murray Cod and Golden Perch.

This BONUS tutorial is loaded with as much native action as you can get but… as always we share plenty of tips along the way.

In this tutorial you will learn:
Using the Correct Size Lure –
We explain the best sized lures for your target species, adapting your lure choice.

Spinnerbait Colours for Clear Water –
Jack runs through the best colour spinnerbaits to use in clearer water

Fly Fishing for Cod Overview –
Rhys quickly explains the best beginner setup into Murray Cod fly fishing

Structure Tips –
Rhys explains and demonstrates how to effectively work logs and rocks with the correct lure – plus he proves the techniques work by catching fish!

De-snagging your Lure –
Tallis explains the one tool you need to help retrieve your lures when casting along rivers and how to use it.

Water Temperatures –
Learn how the water temp affects the fish.

Spotters Tip:
Fishing the Top of a Pool.

This is a great way to end the Murray Cod and Golden Perch on Rivers Series! Sit back and enjoy… and also, this is a great tutorial to watch on one of those rainy days when you just need that freshwater fishing fix!

‘EACH SERIES HAS BEEN CREATED IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT MAKING IT EASY FOR YOU TO NAVIGATE. THAT WAY YOU CAN CHOOSE EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT!’

Best of all, you get to keep them forever to access on your Social Fishing Account whenever you want.

happy anglers catching more fish!

Here's what students of the Complete Guide Series have to say

Just wanted to say to Rhys and the team at Social Fishing, what a fantastic job you have done on the Complete Guide Series. Can’t help but think I’m watching prime time TV. Great job on the quality of production that is jam packed full of tips and info. Have helped me go from pot luck fishing to now seeing consistent catches.

Graham Osborne - Complete Guide Student

The ‘Complete Guide – Lure Fishing Series’ is packed with excellent educational fishing tips, advice and is very affordable. I highly recommend this series for all anglers from beginners right through to the experienced. It has taught me so much about freshwater fishing, I highly recommend it.

Andrew Baker - Complete Guide Student

I’ve fished Blowering Dam since I was a young bloke and have never managed to crack a metre Murray Cod. I decided to purchase and watch the Complete Guide Lure Fishing Series and headed up to the dam for cod opening. I managed to land my PB Murray Cod at 117cm using the trolling techniques from the series. Great tutorial videos by the Social Fishing team!

Charles Cribb - Complete Guide Student

I wish I had these types of videos and information when I was younger. I really enjoyed the videos so far and to be honest I don’t think I’d change anything about them. I love the in depth explanations on all the lures and techniques.

Darren - Complete Guide Student

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Meet Your Presenters

The series is presented by the Social Fishing team. A group of keen anglers who have spent most of their life fishing the freshwater and using the proven techniques taught in this series:

Rhys is the Social Fishing Founder and main presenter in majority of the Complete Guide Series Tutorials. He grew up casting lures for native species and has fished the freshwater all his life.

Rhys has a passion for teaching others about this great sport and wants to reach out to as many keen anglers as possible. He shares his wealth of knowledge on all things freshwater in this series. Sharing secrets, techniques and years worth of knowledge in a step by step video series.

He has caught countless freshwater fish including plenty of Monster Murray Cod – all on techniques he shares in the series.

RHYS CREED - SOCIAL FISHING FOUNDER

As a key team member and Social Fishing Presenter, Chris passes on his passion and love for fishing throughout this series. Teaching you everything he has learnt over his 30 years of fishing and sharing plenty of excitement along the way.

Chris presents in a number of tutorials throughout the entire Complete Guide Series including Murray Cod on Surface where him and Jack hit the water in search of small creek cod. Chris shares years worth of knowledge and even manages to get onto a metre plus Murray Cod on surface from a small creek!

With over 3 decades worth of freshwater fishing knowledge Chris knows how to tempt even the most intelligent of fish!

CHRIS COTTERILL - GUN FRESHWATER ANGLER

Tallis is youngest team member of Social Fishing, but it doesn’t mean this kid doesn’t know how to fish! Tallis has some massive achievements to his name including countless metre Murray Cod!

He is an intelligent and aware young angler who is always ensure that each cast is perfect. Tallis appears in the Murray Cod and Golden Perch in Rivers – Bonus Tutorial, where he and Rhys fish the Murrumbidgee River from the inflatable boat. They catch heaps of natives during this great river session! A must see tutorial!

TALLIS COTTERILL - LOVES BIG COD AND TROUT

Adam loves his Trout fishing and spends almost every weekend exploring the Snowy Mountains Region searching for Trout in remote locations. He loves hiking up small creeks and rivers casting small lures in pristine conditions.

Adam joins Rhys in a few of the Trout tutorials in both the River and Dams series. He shares his wealth of knowledge on catching these great fish on a range of lure fishing techniques.

ADAM SMITH - GUN TROUT ANGLER