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Women take the wheel through community grant subsidized skippers’ ticket course
A group of ladies will now be able to take the wheel at the helm of their vessels having qualified for their skipper’s tickets through a dedicated women’s course initiated by Cockburn Power Boats (CPB) with the…
Lords of the swords – a deep dive into Perth’s hot new swordfish fishery
Recfishwest Operations Officer and Perth Game Fishing Club committee member, Levi De Boni is no stranger to billfish fishing off the metro coast. In this article he writes about the exciting emergence of the metro…
South Mole fishers with mobility issues celebrate return of vehicle access to their favourite fishing spots
Fishers with mobility issues are once again enjoying being able to drive to their favourite fishing spots on Fremantle’s South Mole – thanks to the fishing community banding together. Following a big reaction…
State record smashed again by Barra Bash with 1,400+ anglers and epic catches!
For the second year running, this weekend’s Apex Kununurra Barra Bash has smashed the State record for most entrants in a fishing competition with 1,412 anglers registering for the popular community fundraising…
2024 Troutfest highlights WA’s big love for trout and freshwater fishing
The eighth annual edition of Troutfest produced the biggest turnout yet, with beautiful weather and a lively crowd of around 400 people providing a fitting celebration of our South-West freshwater fishery! More…
Recfishwest calls for “criticial” Government policy to protect environment and fishing access from wind farm developers
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy’s announcement declaring two areas off the Bunbury Coast locations for offshore wind energy (OWE) development. Recfishwest…
Community’s joy at Cockburn Sound’s crabbing comeback
Having fished in Cockburn Sound for 57 years man and boy, Cockburn Power Boats Club member Don Beisley is thrilled to have the chance to go crabbing with his grandkids in the Sound this summer. This opportunity…
Karratha kids reel in big catches and smiles at Recfishwest fishing clinic
Heaps of smiles, bent rods and a feed of fish – it was the perfect recipe for happy local kids who took part in Recfishwest’s Karratha fishing clinics at 40 mile beach, Gnoorea Point. The Santos-sponsored clinics…
Speedy Spanish mackerel shine for science in Pilbara fishing comps
Everything about Spanish mackerel screams aggression, speed and strength. These dynamic pelagics can reach speeds of 50kmh chasing down prey, launch many metres into the air hitting lures and can grow up to 40cm…
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