The Murray Codference is back! In November 2025, this excellent public conference will cover all things Murray cod and native fish. To celebrate this fantastic event in Shepparton, Alan from FishingMad will be attending as a guest speaker to discuss the native fish revival around Melbourne. Talking about his experience fishing these systems over the past 20 years, and local systems now fishing well for natives such as estuary perch, murray cod, golden perch and silver perch.
Come on down to hear tips and tricks from the best big cod anglers in the country that may help you land a metery! The VFA will discuss what they are 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!
- When: Saturday, 8 November 2025
- Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Cost: FREE!
Speakers and Presentations
- Alan Bonnici (Fishing MAD) – Urban fishery revival – catching native fish this summer
- Taka Kawasaki (Daiwa Product Development) – International trends in Daiwa & freshwater fish technology
- 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 & lessons
- Annique Harris (Arthur Rylah Institute) – Native fish research and monitoring – A DEECA/VFA collaboration
- Chaired by Steve “Trelly” Threlfall – The great debate – To live scope or not, that is the question
Excellent presentations and panel sessions from leading Murray cod and native fishers
Expert tips on how to catch 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 the advancements in native fishing, including Livescope and active target sounders
Local lure maker exhibits
Giveaways and prizes
And heaps more!
