Scott’s Species
Scott’s Species – yellowfin whiting, a flats fishing fascination
In recent years, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, there has been a massive surge in interest in yellowfin whiting fishing in the bottom half of WA. Species: Yellowfin whiting, Sillago schombergkii Eating…
Scott’s Species – rainbow trout, somewhere over the rainbow
In the final Scott’s Species for 2021, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts his eye (or fly!) at rainbow trout. Species: Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Eating: 3 stars ID: Rainbows have a prominent…
Scott’s Species – blue swimmer crab, a staple of the WA summer
‘Tis the season to be jolly… especially if you live in the metro area and love catching a feed of crabs, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species…
Scott’s Species – threadfin salmon, a fantastic-looking and tough sportfish
I must admit, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, if there is one fish I wish I’d caught more of, it would be threadfin salmon! Fantastic looking and…
Scott’s Species – longtail tuna, an exciting speedster
Longtail tuna are a staple of WA fishing, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species. Also known as northern bluefin tuna, they are found from Geographe Bay…
Scott’s Species – brassy trevally, spectacular surface striking sportfish
Looking almost identical to a giant trevally, the little cousins of the GT are great fun in their own right while not growing to the huge sizes of their close relative, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in…
Scott’s Species – bluenose salmon, a tough and fierce fighter
Catching a bluenose salmon never leaves Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan blue in the face. The seasoned fisher loves catching the sportfish when he’s in WA’s north and the species is the focus of…
Scott’s Species – ruby snapper, a prize from the depths
Looking like a gigantic goldfish, ruby snapper are a common deep water catch in northern WA, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Scott’s Species – yellowfin tuna, a wonderful prized pelagic
Yellowfin tuna are a beautiful looking fish and a constant source of fascination for me, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Scott’s Species – red emperor, a fish worthy of the throne
Red emperor are fittingly named, given the species does indeed sit atop the throne for many demersal fishers in the northern half of WA, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s anticipated…
Scott’s Species – baldchin groper, bullocking beasts with protruding teeth
Found from Busselton to Coral Bay usually, slow-growing baldchin groper are a favourite with shore and boat anglers in WA and are a fascinating fish, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s…
Scott’s Species – tailor, tough predators with razor teeth
From beaches, to rivers and estuaries, tailor are a special species that many WA fishers value dearly, especially for those based along the State’s west coast. In this week’s edition of Scott’s…
Scott’s Species – giant herring, stunning slender silver speedsters
Slender, silver, speed machines! Giant herring are without doubt an awesome sportfish to target, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s Scott’s Species. Species: Giant Herring, Elops…
Scott’s Species – dogtooth tuna, a bucket list pelagic
Dogtooth, or doggies as many anglers call them, are one of the most prized gamefish in the world, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. For many fishos, myself included, doggies are a bucket list capture…
Scott’s Species – black marlin, a fearless bluewater predator
In this week’s Scott’s Species, published exclusively on Recfishwest’s website, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes an in-depth look at a revered game fishing species — black marlin. Species…
Scott’s Species – barracuda, a fish not sought by many
This species shares its first five letters with the world-renowned barramundi. However, this ‘barra’, the barracuda, doesn’t share the same reputation among the fishing community. Read Western…
Scott’s Species – Samson fish, a powerful sportfishing opponent
Once the bane of anglers chasing better quality eating fish for the table, Samson fish became the basis of a thriving sportfishery here in WA, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition…
Scott’s Species – sooty grunter, a small yet tough foe
While Scott Coghlan has not spent much time fishing for sooty grunter, they’re a hard-fighting fish which definitely has him hooked! In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, published…