Scott’s Species
Scott’s Species – GT, the biggest and most fearsome of the trevally clan
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes an in-depth look at giant trevally (GT). Fish: Giant trevally, Caranx ignobilis Eating: 1 star Identification…
Scott’s Species – southern bluefin tuna, a migratory speedster
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes an in-depth look at southern bluefin tuna. Fish: Southern bluefin tuna, Thunnus maccoyii Eating: 4 stars…
Scott’s Species – dhufish, a WA fishing icon
The mighty dhufish. They’re WA’s most iconic fish for a myriad of reasons, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s exclusive edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Scott’s Species – barramundi, a wonderful estuarine and inshore sportfish
Barramundi are an iconic species of northern Australian waters, encountered from Exmouth north. An estuarine and inshore species that can survive in both freshwater and saltwater, all barramundi begin life as males…
Scott’s Species – black bream, an estuarine and river favourite
At south coast estuaries and rivers, you’ll often find Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan with his light tackle set-up working lures and soft plastics for black bream. In this week’s edition of Scott…
Scott’s Species – nannygai, a sought-after south coast fish
In this edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor and fishing fanatic Scott Coghlan takes a look at a south coast staple — nannygai! Also known as bight redfish and often called red snapper, nannygai…
Scott’s Species – cobia, an enigmatic and powerful sportfish
Often found cruising alongside sharks or manta rays, cobia are a formidable opponent for anglers in WA’s north, according to Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. In this week’s edition of Scott’s…
Scott’s Species – redfin perch, a lovely-tasting fish albeit a pest
I am not ashamed to say I love redfin perch, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Scott’s Species – shark mackerel, a slashing surface speedster
In the latest edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses shark mackerel. The speedsters don’t get as big as Spanish mackerel, however, sharkies are a great sportfish in…
Scott’s Species – queen snapper, an eye-catching hard-fighter
For Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, queen snapper are an awesome species to target for a host of reasons. Scott takes a closer look at queen snapper, and their eye-catching blue and yellow striped colouration…
Scott’s Species – King George whiting, a fish fit for royals
Named after Albany’s King George Sound, King George whiting are an absolute favourite for inshore southern fishers, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s…
Scott’s Species – queenfish, a stunning silver speedster
Aggressive and fast — queenfish are a classic northern sportfish, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Scott’s Species – pink snapper, a stunning favourite among recfishers
One of the most popular species for recreational fishers in WA, as they are found across a wide area and often school up in massive numbers, pink snapper offer exciting fishing opportunities. In this week’s…
Scott’s Species – Spanish mackerel, a prolific pelagic sportfishing staple
Hard-fighting, mean-looking and great-tasting — Spanish mackerel are among Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan’s favourite species to catch. In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, written…
Scott’s Species – coral trout, an eye-catching prized catch
For many WA fishers, coral trout are a sought-after species when wetting a line in the State’s north. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes a look as to why coral trout are considered one of Australia…
Scott’s Species – mangrove jack, an aggressive inshore opponent
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts his attention to WA’s north and discusses a formidable inshore opponent — the mangrove jack. (more…)
Scott’s Species – bonefish, a dream target for saltwater fly anglers
Fresh off the plane after a trip to the Cocos Islands, Western Angler editor has Scott Coghlan is inspired to take an in-depth look at one of the species he caught on his holiday, bonefish, in the latest edition of…
Scott’s Species – Australian salmon, a scintillating southern sportfish
Australian salmon, a scintillating southern sportfish sometimes dubbed “barra of the south”. With autumn and the annual salmon run fast-approaching, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes a closer…