Humans have overfished cod to near extinction, so science alone cannot bring back cod. It will take regulation discipline, ...

Anderson is certainly expecting a lot of growth. Murray Cod Australia, in its ponds around Griffith, a major town in the NSW Riverina, had about 2002 tonnes of biomass, or fish, in February.

Murray cod up to a metre long have been introduced into Mount Gambier's Valley Lake in SA's south-east. Recfish SA says the release makes the lake an instant "trophy fishery", helping local tourism.

To create this trout fishing rig, start by cutting off approximately 18 inches of your monofilament main line. Next, reconnect the cut piece to the main line with a Blood knot.

The apprentice electrician, who caught the fishing bug from his late Murray Bridge-based grandfather Brian, says his haul, estimated to be about 1m, is a catch he will never forget.

The apprentice electrician, who caught the fishing bug from his late Murray Bridge-based grandfather Brian, says his haul, estimated to be about 1m, is a catch he will never forget.