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OFF THE HOOK with Rex Hunt

Rex Hunt, the king of fishing will be bringing you all the latest news, reports and interviews relating to fishing.

No stranger to the radio waves, Rex will continue to share his passion of fishing, discussing his legendary tips and vast knowledge of this ever-popular sport. 



- Get Hooked every Saturday from 7-8am -


Rex's Radio Career as told by Rex from "My Life"

I suppose if I look back and assess what I wanted to achieve in my life, the one thing that stands out is radio. I wanted to make my mark in radio. That had been the dream that drove me most. It began as a child with an old preserved fruit can for a microphone and a bedroom for a broadcast booth. As I called phantom games of footy into that old can, I am sure my parents thought I was mad!

My radio career has spanned over 23 years and in that time I have seen a lot of faces come and go. I have been lucky to have broadcast my two loves: fishing and football. I have worked with some of the great people of radio and football. I feel privileged to have broadcast over 1100 League games, including calling 19 grand finals over 24 seasons.


Rex's Radio Career Facts:


1979 to 1981 Rex hosted the 3AW football and Escape Fishing Show.
1982 to 1988 Rex was the 3DB football caller with Mike Williamson and host of Fishing Sportsworld.
1989 to current Rex is host and chief caller 3AW football and host of the Rex Hunt Fishing Show.


Awards:

9 individual Rawards for outstanding broadcasting of Australian Football.
4 individual best caller at AFL Media awards night.
Football Media Personality of the year 1992.
Alf Brown trophy, excellence in broadcasting 2004.
2005 inducted into the Victoria Police Sports Hall of Fame.