Scott’s Species – yellowfin whiting, a flats fishing fascination
In recent years, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, there has been a…
Scott’s Species
Scott’s Species – rainbow trout, somewhere over the rainbow
In the final Scott's Species for 2021, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts…
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…
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…
Scott’s Species – longtail tuna, an exciting speedster
Longtail tuna are a staple of WA fishing, writes Western Angler editor Scott…
Scott’s Species – brassy trevally, spectacular surface striking sportfish
Looking almost identical to a giant trevally, the little cousins of the GT…
Scott’s Species – bluenose salmon, a tough and fierce fighter
Catching a bluenose salmon never leaves Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan blue in…
Scott’s Species – ruby snapper, a prize from the depths
Looking like a gigantic goldfish, ruby snapper are a common deep water catch…
Scott’s Species – yellowfin tuna, a wonderful prized pelagic
Yellowfin tuna are a beautiful looking fish and a constant source of fascination…
Scott’s Species – red emperor, a fish worthy of the throne
Red emperor are fittingly named, given the species does indeed sit atop the…
Scott’s Species – baldchin groper, bullocking beasts with protruding teeth
Found from Busselton to Coral Bay usually, slow-growing baldchin groper are a favourite…
Scott’s Species – tailor, tough predators with razor teeth
From beaches, to rivers and estuaries, tailor are a special species that many…
Scott’s Species – giant herring, stunning slender silver speedsters
Slender, silver, speed machines! Giant herring are without doubt an awesome sportfish to…
Scott’s Species – dogtooth tuna, a bucket list pelagic
Dogtooth, or doggies as many anglers call them, are one of the most…
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’s Species – barracuda, a fish not sought by many
This species shares its first five letters with the world-renowned barramundi. However, this…