News Archive
How fish stocking saved the Blackwood River black bream fishery
A recently published research paper by a team of top fisheries scientists in the early 2000s has shown that a major stocking program initiated by recfishers rescued WA’s highly acclaimed Blackwood River black…
Better management of toxic algal blooms in Swan-Canning river systems needed
For Perth’s legions of crabbing enthusiasts, it is small consolation the Department of Health (DoH) has finally lifted their health advice around consuming fish, crabs and other shellfish from large parts of the…
Tackle Shop Talk – Jim Allan, Albany Rods and Tackle
Many in the tackle industry have been doing it tough in recent weeks. And with local tackle store often being at the beating heart of a local recfishing community, we’re putting some of the unsung heroes who run…
Scott’s Spots – the amazing Abrolhos Islands
Winter has arrived and it’s a time when many keen anglers look to the northern parts of Western Australia for their fishing fix, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s…
Scott’s Spots – Swan River, the jewel in Perth city’s crown
In this week’s Scott’s Spots, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan writes about the beautiful Swan River and how it is at the heart of Perth’s outdoors lifestyle. (more…)
Tackle Shop Talk – Tyrone Yahiya, Tackle HQ
Many in the tackle industry have been doing it tough in recent weeks. And with local tackle store often being at the beating heart of a local recfishing community, we’re giving a shout-out to some of the unsung…
Celebrating volunteers – the lifeblood of the WA recfishing community
This week is National Volunteer Week and Recfishwest is taking the opportunity to say a huge thank you to the unsung heroes across the State who contribute to recfishing and our mission to make great fishing…
State-wide FADs trial program six months on – measuring success and the lessons learned
When Recfishwest launched the State-wide trial FADs program back in November last year, we said we wanted to ‘road-test’ a ground-breaking project that could create great fishing opportunities for which there is…
Scott’s Spots – invigorating Cheynes Beach
The the second edition of Scott’s Spots, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes us to one of WA’s most spectacular and expansive beaches – Cheynes Beach. (more…)
Tackle Shop Talk – Damien Lane, Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz
Many in the tackle industry have been doing it tough in recent weeks. And with local tackle store often being at the beating heart of a local recfishing community, we’re giving some of the unsung heroes who…
Community comes to the rescue of storm-battered FADs
We’ve had a fantastic response from both Esperance Volunteer Marine Rescue Team and Perth Game Fishing Club member Dylan Picken, who came to the rescue for three FADs that were smashed adrift from their moorings…
Scott’s Spots – Exmouth, excellent fishing in turquoise water
We’ve teamed up with Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, pictured above with a beautiful Exmouth coral trout, to present ‘Scott’s Spots’. Scott’s Spots is a series featuring Scott’s personal experience…
Tackle Shop Talk – Brian Marshall, Compleat Angler and Camping World, Nedlands
The local tackle shop is often a cornerstone of an angling community. More than just somewhere to go to buy your bait and gear – tackle shops are often a hotbed of fishing info and a meeting point for customers and…
Bunbury artificial reef: the fishing keeps getting better and better
South West anglers are upbeat that fishing on Bunbury artificial reef keeps on improving – a view borne out by the results of a Recfishwest scientific monitoring program analysing the reef’s effectiveness across…
A brighter horizon with recfishing firmly back on the agenda
We were delighted and excited by the Premier’s recent announcement that recfishing is now a supported recreational activity once again. That means so long as we all practise social distancing and good common sense…
Tagged Salmon Slam recapture lures prize for Scarborough fisher
Scarborough’s Jeff Cohen has scooped a Richter Lures lure pack after catching a salmon that had been tagged as part of our Salmon Slam competition – even though Jeff had failed to register for the comp. Launched…
Buy local: Support the WA recfishing tackle and charter industries
There’s never been a better time to get out there and go fishing so long as you adhere to social distancing guidelines and with the easing of the restrictions now’s a great opportunity to help boost the tackle…
Stand up and be counted for recreational fishing in Australia
With the impacts of COVID-19 likely to be felt for sometime to come, it’s more important than ever for recreational fishers to stand up and be counted. Policy makers and funders need to have a clear understanding…