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The Wildfish series by Peter Morse are top of the pile among Australian fishing DVDs - they are all beautifully shot and presented in a relaxed and informative manner.
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Taupo Rainbows Lake Taupo, in the center of New Zealands North Island is a magnificent fishing lake with active volcanos providing a spectacular backdrop to some of the best trout fishing in the world. Peter explores the areas facinating geological history, and fisshes some of the crystal clear streams and rivers for the large trout that this area is so well known for. Nhulunbuy Nhulunbuy, also known as Gove, is in northeastern Arnhemland, an area owned entirely by the indigenous people. Three major groups of incredibly beautiful islands lie offshore from Nhulunbuy providing a spectacular array of fishing opportunities in this tropical anglers paradise. The Aboriginal people of Arnhemland have a rich culture and a long tradition of fishing. We visit a remote Aboriginal community who offered to take us out fishing, the traditional way! Hinchinbrook The majestic mountains of Hinchinbrook Island provide a breathtaking backdrop for sight fishing on the extensive sandflats between the island and the mainland. This highly visual and exciting form of fishing is highlighted with the capture of the first "permit" or Snub Nosed dart ever to be sight fished with fly in Australia. |
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Fraser Coast The vast sand flats off the Fraser Coast is a facinating and spectacular fishing ground, with crystal clear waters providing ideal conditions for fly fisherman tackling the areas ultimate challenge - Golden Trevally. A sensational fishery is being explored off the inside of Fraser Island - Marlin on light tackle. These tremendous fighters are great sport, and when they are caught in the shallow water just off the beach the action is unbelievable. Snowy Mountains Even in mid winter when the ski slopes are packed with skier's there's some great fishing in the lakes of the Snowy Mountains. These lakes were formed by the construction of the Snowy Mountain Scheme and are very important to the Trout fisherman of Australia. We return to the Snowies in summer, a more traditional fishing time and catch some superb wild brown trout on the McLaughlin River. Arnhem Land Exciting footage from the Far North in the pristine wilderness waterways of Northern Territory's Arnhem Land. |
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Northern Territory Few people have the opportunity to retreat to their own tropical island, but the Hanlon Family have done just that on North Island, one of the islands in the Sir Edward Pellew group. From the Gulf of Carpentaria, Peter travels west to the Victoria River, the largest river in the Territory, providing exceptional fishing in these relatively untouched waters. Tasmanian Highlands The Tasmanian Highlands are beautiful but harsh, and are famous for superb trout fishing. Peter stays at some well-known fishing lodges, whose guides are more than willing to help Peter chase the Big One. Anglers willing to try something new to the highlands are being introduced to old European techniques that are producing some really impressive results. Coral Coast At the southern end of The Great Barrier Reef is an area known as the Coral Coast. Beautiful islands dot this relatively untouched and spectacular area. The variety of fishing here is astounding, from reef fishing for red emperor, to the wild action of the acrobatic dolphin Fish. |
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Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains, just one and a half hours wesst of Sydney, is the home of Wildfish presenter, Peter Morse. Peter takes us to some of the most spectacular sights around this popular tourist destination, imparts some of the areas very interesting history, and of course takes us Trout fishing to some of hiss favourite spots. South Burnett The South Burnett area in inland South-East Queensland is a tremendous but little publicised fishery. It is where the tropical northern fish species overlap with the southern cold water fish, often in the same water. Peter explores a variey of heavily stocked dams and picturesque rivers that are home to a wide range of fish from saratoga to cod, barramundi to bass. Lake Keepit Lake Keepit is a shallow dam west of Tamworth that teems with Carp. These noxious and controversial fish provide great sport, esspecially fly fishing for them around thee shallow margins of the lake. Course fishing is a specialised form of freshwater bait fishing, originating in Europe. Peter is shown some of the usual tackle and methods used by course fishermen in this highly unique form of fishing. |
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Haggerstone Island Peter visits an island on one of the remote untouched Northern islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Fishing the tropical waters surrounding the island many species can be caught including Mackeral, Mangrove Jack and Tuna. Tasmania Tasmania’s central highland district with it’s spectacular scenery is home to the brown trout. Peter fly fishes the area and talks to the locals about the local fishing industry. Northern Rivers The Northern Rivers region is one of Australia’s most important fishing areas... |
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Floodplains Darwin is the heart of one of Australia’s great fishing destinations. From the floodplains to the surrounding areas, there is some fantastic fishing to be had. Tasmanian saltwater Tasmania’s rugged East Coast has some spectacular scenery as well as some great offshore game fishing. Hervey Bay Just north of Brisbane is a fishery which begins in the southern area with the famous Fraser Island. |
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All six DVDs in the Wildfish series at an economical price. |
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