The Murray Codference is back!
In November 2025, the VFA will return to present another public conference on everything big cod and native fish in Shepparton.
Come on down to hear tips and tricks from some of the best big cod anglers in the country and maybe learn how to land a metery!
There’ll be updates from VFA staff on what we’re doing to improve fisheries for all Victorian anglers and recover threatened native fish.
We’ve also got talks on the latest and greatest in lure technology from Australia and around the world.
Finally, stay tuned for “The Great Debate” – To live scope or not, that is the question!
What to Expect
Awesome presentations and panel sessions from leading Murray cod and native fishers
Expert tips on catching cod from anglers like Lubin Pfeiffer, Colby Lesko, Robbie Alexander, Andrew Colston and Alan Bonnici
Updates on how our native fish populations are getting better and better
Opportunities to chat about advancements in native fishing including LiveScope and Active Target sounders
Local lure maker exhibits
Giveaways and prizes
And heaps more!
Speakers and Presentations
Taka Kawasaki (Head of Daiwa Product Development) – International trends in Daiwa: Big freshwater fish technology (Keynote)
Taylor Hunt (VFA) – Victoria’s native fish resurgence
Anthony Forster (VFA) – Carpe Diem: Decades of inaction on carp
Cassie Price (OzFish CEO) – Recreational fishers standing up for river health
Andrew Briggs (VFA) – Saving Macquarie perch and wetland stocking
Robbie Alexander (robbiefishing) – Fishing for social and mental health
Steve Vidler (FishTech Services) – A long career in breeding and stocking native fish
Gage Wright (Spinwright Lures) – My lure-making journey
Colby Lesko – Countdown to Australia’s best impoundment Murray cod fishery
Andrew Colston – Clearwater fishing for Murray cod and trout cod
Lubin Pfeiffer – My best native fish fishing experiences and lessons
Annique Harris (Arthur Rylah Institute) – Native fish research and monitoring: A DEECA/VFA collaboration
Alan Bonnici (Fishing MAD) – Urban fishery revival: Catching native fish this summer
Chaired by Steve “Trelly” Threlfall – The Great Debate: To live scope or not, that is the question!
The conference is part of the State Government’s $96 million Go Fishing and Boating Victoria plan to improve recreational fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture.
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