Scott’s Species

January 07, 2021

Scott’s Species – bonito, light tackle sportfishing sensation

When talking about fun speedsters to do battle with while flicking the light tackle around, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan finds it hard to look past bonito! In this week’s edition of Scott’s…

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December 18, 2020

Scott’s Species – flounder, an unusual looking yet fascinating fish

In the latest edition of Recfishwest’s exclusive weekly column, Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses the fascinating flounder. (more…)

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December 11, 2020

Scott’s Species – mulloway, a sought-after but sometimes elusive wonder

Found in rivers, estuaries and at beaches, the sometimes elusive mulloway, often dubbed ‘silver ghosts’, are a fantastic fish to chase at many WA fishers. With many angling enthusiasts attempting to…

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December 04, 2020

Scott’s Species – skippy, a bread-and-butter staple for WA fishers

For Western Angler editor and fishing extraordinaire Scott Coghlan, skippy are one of his favourite species to catch for a raft of reasons. Read his expert insights into the humble bread-and-butter species in the…

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November 26, 2020

Scott’s Species – yellowtail kingfish, a torpedo-shaped sportfishing speedster

With Recfishwest helping release 10,000 juvenile yellowtail kingfish off South Mole near Fremantle this week, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan was keen to feature the awesome sportfish in the latest edition of…

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November 20, 2020

Scott’s Species – bartail flathead, a shallow water sensation

For many WA fishers, summer is the ideal time to target flathead. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan explores the sought-after bartail flathead in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)

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November 13, 2020

Scott’s Species – Australian herring, fun for every fisher

In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses the humble Australian herring! From first-time fishers to seasoned anglers, herring provide a world of fun to catch for all…

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November 04, 2020

Scott’s Species – dolphinfish, fast-growing and stunning acrobats

In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan features the hard-fighting dolphinfish! With unmistakable striking colours, the acrobatic sportfish are a popular target at…

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October 30, 2020

Scott Species – golden trevally, hard-fighting and determined beasts

Since May, Western Angler editor and fishing guru Scott Coghlan has taken our readers to WA’s many amazing fishing locations in his weekly series, Scott’s Spots. The popular segment, written exclusively…

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