Television

Paul is best known for his television program IFISH (now IFISH with Tackleworld), which covers all types of fishing. His passionate and vibrant hosting style engages viewers in fresh and salt water, and everything from game to fly fishing adventures. He works to present the most diverse, educational and visually appealing professional fishing program possible. His catchy sayings “love ya work”, “that’s an 11 out of 10”, “holy snappin” and “OMG” are well known and loved amongst his fishing faithful.

Media Engagements

Paul Worsteling’s media engagements have seen him directly involved with the following television programs:

IFISH with Tackleworld – Host and founder SINCE 2005.
Rex Hunt Fishing Adventures - Co-Host (4 years) 2000 - 2004.
Channel TEN News Melbourne – Weekly fishing reports.
Presenter, Hooked National Geographic - science and research.
Rove Live – guest appearance.
Escape with ET – guest appearance.
Making Tracks – guest appearance.
Good Morning Australia – guest appearances and countless others.

Paul Worsteling’s most prominent media position to date is as the charismatic host of the popular Australian fishing show IFISH with Tackleworld. The show received Logie nominations in 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 for Best Lifestyle Program as well as Paul himself being recognised in 2013 with a nomination for Best TV Presenter and a subsequent prestigious gold Logie nomination.

Network Appearances

Paul has appeared on the following Australian television networks: Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Foxtel, Lifestyle channel. TEN ONE Southern Cross 10 Nine Seven

Logie Award Nominations

Paul Worsteling’s most prominent media position to date is as the charismatic host of the popular Australian fishing show IFISH with Tackleworld. The show received a Logie nomination in 2012 and 2013 for Best Lifestyle Program as well as Paul himself being recognised in 2013 with a nomination for Best TV Presenter and a subsequent prestigious gold Logie nomination.

Host of IFISH with Tackleworld

Host of IFISH with Tackleworld for 8 years

ONE Network

IFISH with Tackleworld shown through the year

TEN Network

IFISH with Tackleworld shown throughout the year

Southern Cross Ten Network

National Geographic

PRINT

Paul Worsteling has published articles in the following print magazines and online newsletters such as South East fishing Magazine (over 10 years), Modern fishing, Sports Fishing, Marlin Magazine, Blue Water, Fishing World, Club Marine Magazine.

Baits, Rigs & Lures for Victorian Fishing

Worsteling, Paul (2011 ) Baits, rigs and lures for Victorian fishing is a comprehensive round up of Victoria's top 15 species. Each chapter covers everything you will need to know in relation to best rigs, bait presentation and lures for the fish you want to catch in Victoria.

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The fisherman's Bucket List

Worsteling, Paul (2011) THE FISHERMAN’S BUCKET LIST is a profile of 50 top sport fish that all anglers should catch before their last cast. This conversational account of each fish includes anecdotes, geographical range, related species information, hot spots, fishing tips and cooking advice. Comments of interest are also included which highlight aspects of the fish, how they are caught, or where they are caught, to provide you, the reader, with a taste of what to expect when you encounter these intriguing marine predators. Every fish profile is accompanied by an illustration and colour photographs for identification purposes.

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Fishing guide to Western Port

Worsteling, Paul (2000) Fishing guide to Western Port is the ultimate guide to fishing Western Port. Every major species available in the Port - including Snapper, Whiting, Mulloway, Gummy Shark, and Elephant Fish - go under the microscope with best baits areas, times and methods revealed. This unique tidal system is then broken down into specific areas, each one containing a detailed map and a total of over 150 of the best GPS marks you could ever hope to get your hands on.

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1001 great fishing tips

Worsteling, Paul (2015) 1001 great fishing tips. How to fish, where to fish, when to try, what to take. The ultimate guide to catching fish in Australian waters – whether it’s off the rocks, in a boat, at the beach, sitting on a jetty or staring on a riverbank or an estuary shore. Whether its the right gear to use, the correct casting technique or the smartest bait to buy, 1001Great Fishing Tips is your complete guide to recreational angling from the moment you open the tackle box to the second your catch hits the frying pan.

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RADIO

Paul Worsteling is an experienced radio host and reporter, having presented on broadcast stations since 1990. A regular contributor to the 3AW Fishing Show for over 10 years, Paul took over co-hosting duties with fellow fisher, David Cramer in 2009. The show brings its audience up-to-date fishing reports and all the news in fishing. It also tackles big fishing issues such as relevant government policies and policy implementation. The show airs on Friday evenings at 7pm over the outside of the AFL season.

Paul Worsteling’s affiliation with 97.7 3SER Fishing Show has spanned 20 years with him filling the position of both host and specialist fishing reporter during that time.