The Social Fishing Podcast

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The Social Fishing Podcast is hosted by Rhys Creed, and he shares the very best in freshwater fishing content in Australia. Interviewing incredible anglers and talking about both lure and bait tactics for all freshwater species.

  1. Ep99 - Rollover Tragedy: How a Cold Snap and Dam Releases Killed Nesting Murray Cod

    12/11/2025

    Ep99 - Rollover Tragedy: How a Cold Snap and Dam Releases Killed Nesting Murray Cod

    Fish kills are disappointing and heart breaking, no matter where we see them or how devastating they are. Recently Murray Cod have shown up dead at Burrinjuck Dam. Fishing this lake often we wanted to know why! After witnessing a similar fish kill at Blowering back in 2019 we have already had some experience witnessing similar fish deaths with a similar pattern. In this chat we dive deep into what a ‘roll over’ event is, how it happens and why we believe this is the cause of this fish kill. In this episode we discuss how the water behaves, stratifies and reacts to the environment around it. This also affects fish activity and can be a reason as to why fishing is so tough at times…   In this episode: 00:30 – Introduction to the Episode 10:00 – Theory – Fish Dying from Fighting and Bacteria 19:00 – Theory – Roll Over

    1h 12m
  2. Ep98 - Part 1: Unlocking Barometric Pressure - Understanding Swim Bladders and Dissolved Oxygen in Water

    25/09/2025

    Ep98 - Part 1: Unlocking Barometric Pressure - Understanding Swim Bladders and Dissolved Oxygen in Water

    You’ve probably heard the saying, “1020 the fish are plenty”? This is in reference to the Barometric Pressure and when it’s over 1020hPa… the fishing is good. But how does the barometric pressure affect the fish? The most common theory that been around for many years is the direct impact on the swim bladder on the fish… but this theory had its flaws. So I decided to do a deep dive into barometric pressure and explored other avenues as to how it directly impacts fish, especially freshwater fish. In this episode I look at swim bladders, and how they work. As well as exploring dissolved oxygen to see if this has a direct correlation to pressure changes. What I find in this episode is fascinating… and well worth a listen for any angler – fresh or salt. Enjoy!   In this episode: 1:00 – Introduction into Barometric Pressure and Old Theories 10:00 – Does Dissolved Oxygen Change During Barometric Pressure Shifts? 19:00 – Fluctuations of Dissolved Oxygen in Freshwater Impoundments  25:00 – How Do Fish Swim Bladders Work 45:00 – How Does Barometric Pressure Effect Fish?

    49 min
  3. Ep97 - Want More Podcast Episodes? We Launched Another Podcast

    10/09/2025

    Ep97 - Want More Podcast Episodes? We Launched Another Podcast

    That's right! We launched another podcast that talks about key topics, techniques, locations and also discusses theories, those 1% extra things that will make a big difference on your sessions. Join us on our other podcast channel! Head to our website to learn more: https://socialfishing.com.au/

    12 min
  4. Ep96: Copeton Dam Team Trip – Stories, Lessons and Recap of the Trip with Rhys & Matt

    16/07/2025

    Ep96: Copeton Dam Team Trip – Stories, Lessons and Recap of the Trip with Rhys & Matt

    Welcome to this episode where we chat about our 2025 team trip to Copeton Dam! Every year the SF Team heads off to cod waterway in the winter, to chase big cod. This year Copeton was the choice, and wow was it one insane trip! A trip we will never forget, and a trip where we learnt some incredible new lessons – which will change the way we target cod in the next few years. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Enjoy.   In this episode: 3:00 – Intro to the Trip 4:30 – Figuring out the Bite at Copeton: Tricky to Work Out 11:00 – Fish Behaviour and Last Light Bite 13:00 – Stories of Fish from the Trip

    52 min
  5. Ep95 – First Time Chasing Barra: Lake Monduran Trip with Rhys & Nate

    20/06/2025

    Ep95 – First Time Chasing Barra: Lake Monduran Trip with Rhys & Nate

    Welcome to the episode where I share my first experience chasing and catching Barramundi! What a special fish and I feel very privileged to have experienced some monster Barra from Lake Monduran with Nate Archer. This podcast shares the story of how this trip came to be, my family holiday but more importantly the experience over the three days of chasing these insane Barramundi. Keen for a great chat, some laughs and plenty of discussion around Barra – listen up!   In this episode: 4:00 – Introduction to our Monduran Trip 11:00 – How Nate plans his trips 14:00 – Start of Day 1 Session 48:00 – Jerkabits & Glidebaits for Barra 54:00 – Filming and Mapping on Day 2 & 3

    1h 19m
  6. Ep94 – Murrumbidgee Drift Chat: Lessons, Stories and Adapting on Every Session

    14/06/2025

    Ep94 – Murrumbidgee Drift Chat: Lessons, Stories and Adapting on Every Session

    Welcome back to another episode on location from the Murrumbidgee River! Another float with good mates, telling stories and sharing lessons. This is a phenomenal river to fish during Autumn, and we had great success floating in out Takacat Inflatables. We filmed a VLOG session for our membership which will be available soon, but we also sat down for a podcast on the last night. Enjoy the banter in this latest episode.   In this episode: 3:30 – Introduction to the Team and Trip 14:00 – The Bite on this Trip 24:00 – The Flamingo Story 38:00 – Fish of the Trip 43:00 – Insane Day Time Surface Bite 48:00 – First cast into the key zone 53:00 – More Stories and Chats

    1h 8m
  7. Ep93 - Billy Westerveld: Surface at Lake Mulwala & Lake Eildon for Big Cod

    18/04/2025

    Ep93 - Billy Westerveld: Surface at Lake Mulwala & Lake Eildon for Big Cod

    Ep93 - Billy Westerveld: Surface at Lake Mulwala & Lake Eildon for Big Cod   Billy Westerveld looks at Murray Cod in a different way to most, he is very in tune to their behaviours and makes small changes to his fishing with big results. A top guy who is willing to share and help others – which lead him to become one of the SF Team and writing the reports for Lake Eildon. In this episode Billy talks about surface fishing at Lake Mulwala and also how he targets big cod at Lake Eildon. We get into details about cod behaviour, having the correct hooks and a basic rule for getting started with live tech. Well worth a listen and I’ll have more episodes to come with Billy. If you want to ask him any questions – join the SF Membership.   In this episode: 1:20 – Billys Fishing Story – First Experience with Big Surface Cod at Mulwala 10:00 – More tips for Surface Fishing for Cod (Hooks, Lure Types, Trolling) 15:30 – Surface at Lake Mulwala – Key Areas & Structure 19:40 – Weed and the Drawdown at Mulwala: How it works? 24:30 – How to get more info on fishing Lake Mulwala 25:10 – Fishing Lake Eildon for Murray Cod 34:00 – Growth rates for Eildon Cod & their behaviour 36:00 – How to find success using Live Tech for the first time 45:00 – Billy’s Go-To Lures for Cod 54:50 – Billy’s Most Memorable Catch

    1h 1m
  8. Ep92: Alex Ross – Fishing Land Based & from a Stand Up paddle Board for Murray Cod & Yellas

    20/02/2025

    Ep92: Alex Ross – Fishing Land Based & from a Stand Up paddle Board for Murray Cod & Yellas

    Alex Ross loves his freshwater fishing, especially land-based fishing for Murray Cod on creek and river systems. Based in the Wagga region and growing up on the Murray River, he has been surrounded by premier cod rivers. In this episode Alex shares a wealth of knowledge on his experience bank walking, and what he has learnt along the way, including how to avoid snags, gear to pack and the approach for fishing land based in rivers. He has also kitted out a Stand-Up Paddle Board for fishing along these rivers, and has had some good success. He shares his journey of purchasing the board, and what he has learnt along the way. You won’t meet a nicer guy, who is happy to help and do anything for anyone! Enjoy this episode with Alex Ross!   In this episode: 03:30 – Previous podcasts with Alex from our river drifts 13:20 – Alex’s fishing story and where it all started 26:20 – Gear for Fishing Landbased for Murray Cod   36:30 – Technique & Approach from the Bank 52:00 – Fishing from a Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) in the Freshwater 1:18:00 – Using the Correct Rod for the Situation – Understanding Rod Action 1:26:30 – Fishing in Your Comfort Zone V Pushing to Try Something New 1:39:10 – Final Lesson from Alex 1:45:30 – Alex’s Top Fishing Moment

    1h 55m
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The Social Fishing Podcast is hosted by Rhys Creed, and he shares the very best in freshwater fishing content in Australia. Interviewing incredible anglers and talking about both lure and bait tactics for all freshwater species.

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
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