With more than sixteen years experience as a professional fishing guide around Australia, Rob Paxevanos was the perfect choice to host WIN Television’s Fishing Australia which premiered in 2001.

Now in 2007 Rob continues to bring us magic moments and world firsts when it comes to fishing. Whether it’s fishing for the whole family, going to extreme measures to hook a marlin or using cutting edge techniques; Rob knows his stuff.

As a professional fishing guide, writer, photographer and television presenter, Rob is a delightful and enthusiastic character with a lifelong passion for catching and helping other people catch fish.

One of his real strengths is a dedication to promoting sustainable fishing techniques; he is forever keen to explain which fish should be kept for the table and which ones should go back.

Rob grew up in the country and was surrounded by rivers and lakes; the perfect environment to learn about fresh water fishing from an early age. He also holidayed extensively on the Victorian and NSW coast as a small child which gave Rob the time to develop his knowledge of saltwater fishing. The support of his family and siblings, who also love fishing, has helped nurture his talent.

Rob now lives in Canberra, which gives him plenty of opportunity to indulge in his love of freshwater fishing for trout in the Snowy Mountains, Murray Cod in the nearby river systems and saltwater fishing along the south coast of NSW. His work as a fishing guide in these regions gives him the chance to utilize his knowledge of the area for the benefit of others.

With a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Rob also studied Biology at College and is half way through a master's degree in Environmental Engineering.

Rob occasionally writes features for leading Australian fishing magazines including, Saltwater Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Life, NSW Fishing Monthly, Fishing World and Modern Fishing. Rob has also been the technique consultant for fishing magazines in both Australia and Overseas.

Rob is married with two young daughters.