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By Shroom

Light-hearted fishing podcast discussing everything from fresh- to salt- water fishing for your entertainment. Based in Sydney, Australia
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EP21 NSW Port Hacking Flathead | Will Twyford

Shroom LiveDec 22, 2023

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EP21 NSW Port Hacking Flathead | Will Twyford

EP21 NSW Port Hacking Flathead | Will Twyford

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Dec 22, 202301:30:45
EP20 NSW Spanish Mackerel | Rob Taylor's Hotwater

EP20 NSW Spanish Mackerel | Rob Taylor's Hotwater

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Dec 08, 202301:13:48
EP19 NSW 'Offshore Tactics' (For Tuna & Marlin) | Rhys Fagundez 'Bloodsportfishing'

EP19 NSW 'Offshore Tactics' (For Tuna & Marlin) | Rhys Fagundez 'Bloodsportfishing'

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Nov 10, 202301:07:21
EP18 NSW Bream Georges River/Botany Bay | Jason Wilson
Aug 25, 202301:09:34
EP17 QLD Mangrove Jack SEQ | Dan Goulding 'Dang Fishing'

EP17 QLD Mangrove Jack SEQ | Dan Goulding 'Dang Fishing'

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Aug 04, 202301:09:20
EP16 QLD Gold Coast Landlocked Giants | Andy 'CoastfishTV' Sparnon

EP16 QLD Gold Coast Landlocked Giants | Andy 'CoastfishTV' Sparnon

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Jun 23, 202301:15:42
EP15 NSW Windamere Lake Golden Perch | Liam Farrugia

EP15 NSW Windamere Lake Golden Perch | Liam Farrugia

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May 19, 202301:02:23
EP14 NSW Northern Beaches Kingfish (Rocks) | Steve Collopy

EP14 NSW Northern Beaches Kingfish (Rocks) | Steve Collopy

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Apr 22, 202301:15:51
EP13 Lure Making Concepts (Kingfish, Tuna) | Eric Brandao

EP13 Lure Making Concepts (Kingfish, Tuna) | Eric Brandao

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Mar 31, 202301:18:06
EP12 NSW Hawkesbury River Bream | Golden Hour Fishing

EP12 NSW Hawkesbury River Bream | Golden Hour Fishing

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Mar 17, 202301:08:13
EP11 Sydney Kingfish Shore Jigging Shore Casting | Hai 'Hai_Life' Nguyen

EP11 Sydney Kingfish Shore Jigging Shore Casting | Hai 'Hai_Life' Nguyen

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Feb 24, 202301:24:35
EP10 QLD Gold Coast Bream | 'Redbeardsxadventures' Grant Painter

EP10 QLD Gold Coast Bream | 'Redbeardsxadventures' Grant Painter

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Feb 03, 202301:08:07
EP09 Sydney Jewfish | 'Joeythejewyking' Joe Abousleiman

EP09 Sydney Jewfish | 'Joeythejewyking' Joe Abousleiman

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Dec 16, 202201:50:42
EP08 East Coast Snapper and Reef Species | Will Kitching

EP08 East Coast Snapper and Reef Species | Will Kitching

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Dec 02, 202201:21:43
EP07 Southern Black Bream WA | Reade 'RWM_Fishing' Mogridge

EP07 Southern Black Bream WA | Reade 'RWM_Fishing' Mogridge

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Nov 18, 202201:28:18
EP06 Central Coast NSW Bream | Billy 'Aussielurefisho' Frank

EP06 Central Coast NSW Bream | Billy 'Aussielurefisho' Frank

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Nov 11, 202201:19:17
EP05 Victoria VIC Trout | Armando Mercurio

EP05 Victoria VIC Trout | Armando Mercurio

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Nov 04, 202201:08:14
Soft Plastics Beginner Series (14) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Q&A Loop knot vs uni knot, dealing with wind)

Soft Plastics Beginner Series (14) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Q&A Loop knot vs uni knot, dealing with wind)

Q. When tieing leader to lure (jighead or hard body) loop knot or uni knot? and why in place of the other?  


Q. How to deal with different conditions? I remember you talked a bit about wind, I’m just getting started and tried fishing under a bridge recently and the cross current gave me grief.

Oct 28, 202227:00
Soft Plastics Beginner Series (13) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Q&A How to unsnag lures; do scents work)

Soft Plastics Beginner Series (13) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Q&A How to unsnag lures; do scents work)

How to unsnag lures

Do scents work

Oct 14, 202218:42
EP04 North Coast NSW Jewfish (Plastics/Hardbodies) | Josh Annand

EP04 North Coast NSW Jewfish (Plastics/Hardbodies) | Josh Annand

Josh Annand shares his tips on how to chase jewfish on the north coast of NSW and surrounds using lures.

Sep 25, 202201:20:21
S3E14 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (12) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Choosing lure colours for water conditions, day and night; differences between 1, 2 and 3 piece rods) by Shroom

S3E14 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (12) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Choosing lure colours for water conditions, day and night; differences between 1, 2 and 3 piece rods) by Shroom

Choosing lure colours for water conditions, day and night; 

Differences between 1, 2 and 3 piece rods

Aug 27, 202224:39
S3E13 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (11) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Tide effects on where bream hang out; What is getting pantsed; Are lures worth using in Winter) by Shroom

S3E13 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (11) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Tide effects on where bream hang out; What is getting pantsed; Are lures worth using in Winter) by Shroom

Q. Goodonetwo -

Just listened, thanks  shroom. Great info! I learnt that my leader was a bit long 🤙 anything on the way about how tide effects where bream like to hang out?

Q2. What is getting pantsed?

Q3. LukeConnor07

Are lures and plastics specifically worth using in winter?

Jul 15, 202218:01
S3E12 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (10) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (When to switch to a different lure type? The factors involved and what to look for when deciding) by Shroom

S3E12 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (10) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (When to switch to a different lure type? The factors involved and what to look for when deciding) by Shroom

Q. Hey Shroomlette, how are you mate? Really been enjoying your podcasts btw, I had a question and I don't remember if you went over it? When would a good time be to switch soft plastics to a different design when the fish aren't biting and everything has gone stale, even after applying the good one xfaxtor, I never know when to change plastics and then end up not changing it at all most times.


- Reels and cms per wind (low gear, high gear). Why you should know.

Jul 01, 202222:18
S3E11 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (9) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Winter fishing with soft plastics) by Shroom

S3E11 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (9) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Winter fishing with soft plastics) by Shroom

Q. Hey shroom moving into the colder months what adjustment are you making to increase your catch rate in winter? Eg. more Vibes, less erratic lure movement etc. would love to hear your opinion and what changes you make, if any?

Jun 25, 202222:20
S3E10 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (8) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Soft plastic kits in rod combos any good?, do I recommend the double uniknot, what are windknots?) by Shroom

S3E10 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (8) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Soft plastic kits in rod combos any good?, do I recommend the double uniknot, what are windknots?) by Shroom

S3E10 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (8) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Soft plastic kits in rod combos any good?, do I recommend the double uniknot, what are windknots?) by Shroom

Jun 06, 202224:19
Kingfish - Jigging Kingfish In Sydney with Fishsthetics (Eric Brandao)

Kingfish - Jigging Kingfish In Sydney with Fishsthetics (Eric Brandao)

Shroom Live Podcast - 'Jigging Sydney Kingfish' with Fishsthetic

May 22, 202202:11:28
S3E8 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (7) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (How long of a leader, Should one use 2 rods - a lure and a bait one) by Shroom

S3E8 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (7) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (How long of a leader, Should one use 2 rods - a lure and a bait one) by Shroom

How long of a leader do I use? What are the reasons behind that.

Q. Fishing on the Georges river on a jetty catching bream and whiting on bait, how best to transition to lure fishing there as I've had zero success

May 17, 202221:19
S3E7 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (6) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (The Easiest Lure Technique, Does 1-3kg Rod mean only 1-3kg Fish) by Shroom

S3E7 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (6) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (The Easiest Lure Technique, Does 1-3kg Rod mean only 1-3kg Fish) by Shroom

I discuss the easiest lure technique to get going that has worked for me in my quest to catch fish. Slow lifting, how and why it is effective, and one of the most mistake-proof techniques. 

Apr 30, 202217:29
S3E6 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (5) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Reel's Cost vs Performance - What every angler should understand) by Shroom

S3E6 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (5) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Reel's Cost vs Performance - What every angler should understand) by Shroom

This concept is something every angler should come to terms with. Too many people discount the cost of gear as having any influence in their fishing results and others place too much importance. Neither school of thought is entirely correct. Is it the reason why you are being held back from achieving your desired results when you fish? I'm going to explain this in detail why it matters and hopefully it helps you to make more informed decisions on your future purchases. 

Apr 10, 202217:55
S3E5 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (4) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (How to work specific lures, the concept of high sticking rods, when you get a hit, do you always strike?) by Shroom

S3E5 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (4) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (How to work specific lures, the concept of high sticking rods, when you get a hit, do you always strike?) by Shroom

Shroom discusses some common questions such as: how do you work a zman grubz or a paddle tail? What action or technique can be imparted to effectively utlise the lures advantages. The concept of 'high sticking', what it means and how to avoid it and understanding that a rod should not be treated as a consumable item like braid or lures. Lastly an ever green question - when you get a fish hit the lure, do you always strike?

Mar 29, 202225:36
S3E4 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (3) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Rod material, spots and water colour/clarity, difference between a bite and snag) by Shroom

S3E4 Soft Plastics Beginner Series (3) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Rod material, spots and water colour/clarity, difference between a bite and snag) by Shroom

I discuss the two main categories of spin rod materials and why one is preferred over the other, spots and why greener on the other side is a misnomer, colour of water dictates what is best in the area and local knowledge and the age old question of beginners - what is a bite and what is a snag when they get a hit

Mar 18, 202218:13
Soft Plastics Beginner Series (2) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Lure technique refinement, slack line description and mindset) by Shroom

Soft Plastics Beginner Series (2) - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Lure technique refinement, slack line description and mindset) by Shroom

Further information on technique-related concepts (size of movements and speed of twitches), connected-ness to lure in the form of line control of slack and concentration and belief and mindset.

Mar 04, 202222:57
S3E2 Soft Plastics Beginner Series - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Leaders, Jigheads, Lures, Lure Techniques refinement) by Shroom

S3E2 Soft Plastics Beginner Series - Bream For The Level 1 Angler (Leaders, Jigheads, Lures, Lure Techniques refinement) by Shroom

So you've started soft plastic fishing have been doing it for years and only seem to be able to catch flathead and other species. Bream has eluded you outright or results have been few and far between. Maybe you're just getting back into fishing about 20+ years and need a refresher. I go through some of the common sticking points that my viewers have persistently brought up in my comment section and DMs. This podcast will set you straight and help improve your success. 


Mar 01, 202223:35
S3E01 'Soft Plastics Lure Fishing - How To Get Started' by Shroom

S3E01 'Soft Plastics Lure Fishing - How To Get Started' by Shroom

Everything to get a handle on your soft plastics lure fishing


Record date: 28/01/22

Jan 28, 202201:04:26
S2E11 'Fish Senses' with Dr Greg Vinall (Colour perception of lures, audio sensory of lure rattles, human talking, fish's memory, lateral line etc.)

S2E11 'Fish Senses' with Dr Greg Vinall (Colour perception of lures, audio sensory of lure rattles, human talking, fish's memory, lateral line etc.)

Greg 'Doc Lures' Vinall discusses 'Fish Senses'. Ever wondered how lure colours appear to fish underwater? Why some lures appear more attractive and some others get ignored? What fish can hear underwater - whether they can sense your approach or what you hear in the rattle of the lure sounds to them? Can they sense your lure even when fishing in complete darkness. How do scents factor in and what are the conclusions we can make from the scientific studies done on some popular scents? A myriad of other questions relating to how they sense the world around them with a focus on their anatomy by a research scientist.

Guest segment starts at ~15 mins

Live Air Date 18/12/21


Dec 19, 202102:48:42
Shroom Live Podcast S2E10 | Talking Deckee With Mike McKiernan (CEO)

Shroom Live Podcast S2E10 | Talking Deckee With Mike McKiernan (CEO)

Live Air Date 27/11/21

Guest segment starts at 34:24

Nov 28, 202101:20:56
Shroom Live Podcast S2E9

Shroom Live Podcast S2E9

Live Air Date: 20/11/21

Nov 21, 202101:37:30
Shroom Live Podcast S2E8

Shroom Live Podcast S2E8

Live Stream Air Date: Sept 11, 2021

Sep 12, 202101:53:56
Shroom Live Podcast S2E7 | NSW Maritime Ray Lonsdale: Boating Safety, Equipment and Lockdown Restrictions

Shroom Live Podcast S2E7 | NSW Maritime Ray Lonsdale: Boating Safety, Equipment and Lockdown Restrictions

Live Stream Air Date: Aug 21, 2021

Aug 22, 202102:23:15
Shroom Live Podcast S2E6

Shroom Live Podcast S2E6

Live Stream Air Date: Aug 7, 2021

Aug 08, 202101:51:17
Shroom Live S2E5 | All About Snapper Fishing Feat. Scratchie

Shroom Live S2E5 | All About Snapper Fishing Feat. Scratchie

Live Stream Air Date: Jul 3, 2021

Jul 04, 202101:37:32
Shroom Live S2E4

Shroom Live S2E4

Live Stream Air Date: Jun 26, 2021

Jun 27, 202101:44:24
Shroom Live S2E3

Shroom Live S2E3

Live Stream Air Date: May 29, 2021

May 30, 202101:51:14
Shroom Live S2E2

Shroom Live S2E2

Live Stream Air Date: Apr 28, 2021

Apr 29, 202101:33:59
Shroom Live S2E1

Shroom Live S2E1

Live Stream Air Date: Mar 20, 2021

Mar 21, 202102:17:45
Shroom Show S1E10

Shroom Show S1E10

Live Stream Air Date: Dec 27, 2020

Dec 27, 202001:56:60
Shroom Show S1E9

Shroom Show S1E9

Live Stream Air Date: Nov 28, 2020

Nov 29, 202001:44:22
Shroom Show S1E8

Shroom Show S1E8

Live Stream Air Date: Oct 31, 2020

Nov 01, 202001:32:45
Shroom Show S1E7

Shroom Show S1E7

Live Stream Air Date: Oct 3, 2020

Oct 13, 202001:47:39
Shroom Show S1E6

Shroom Show S1E6

Live Stream Air Date: Sept 5, 2020

Oct 13, 202001:40:49