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Bitter disappointment as Ocean Reef development leads to loss of day’s fishing
This summer, licensed abalone recfishers will be able to gather abalone in the zone, from Guilderton to Busselton, for four days – marking a loss of one day. (more…)
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Help recreational fishers have a strong voice in the development of a south coast marine park
As one of WA’s great recreational fishing landscapes, the south coast is hugely important for tens of thousands of recreational fishers, providing spectacular fishing opportunities from both shore and boat. (more…
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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…
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Fishing tourism sector is a major driver in WA’s blue economy, research finds
The fishing tourism sector makes a significant contribution to WA’s blue economy and a valued service to recreational fishers who spend more than $110.9 million each year on charter fishing tours helping support…
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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…
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Common sense cray pot rope rule change makes for easier rigging over summer
The previous all-round year rules around needing you to weight your craypot ropes 20m or longer now no longer applies between November to March. (more…)
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An update on the latest west coast demersal stock assessment
It won’t be long before many fishers in the West Coast Bioregion start to turn their minds to catching a dhuie or pinkie for a traditional West Aussie Christmas seafood feed, with the re-opening of the west coast…
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Don’t let the fish aggregating devices trial be a passing FAD – send us photos and videos of your catch!
For the past two summers, the popular fish aggregating devices (FADs) have created exciting new sportfishing opportunities across the State – especially for fishers in the State’s south. (more…)
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Changing of the guard – a new Recfishwest Chairman takes the helm
Tuesday’s AGM was a great opportunity to celebrate Recfishwest’s achievements of the past 12 months. (more…)
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