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June 25, 2021

Have your say on the important South West trout fishery’s future

Exploring skinny streams in thick bushland while fly-fishing or casting your favourite minnow at a dam surrounded by idyllic Karri trees — the South West trout fishery is truly unique. (more…)

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June 22, 2021

Scott’s Species – sooty grunter, a small yet tough foe

While Scott Coghlan has not spent much time fishing for sooty grunter, they’re a hard-fighting fish which definitely has him hooked! In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, published…

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June 18, 2021

Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks: opportunity to achieve ‘something special’ lost if plans not revised to preserve key recfishing access

Recfishwest has strongly urged DBCA and Traditional Owners to revise their marine park plans for the Kimberley’s Buccaneer Archipelago to preserve fishers’ access to the safest and most valued fishing spots and to…

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June 16, 2021

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…

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June 11, 2021

Beau’s a proud new boat owner after winning 2021 Salmon Slam

With his new dinghy, trailer and outboard in tow, a happy Beau Gee — the 2021 Salmon Slam winner — couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he travelled back down the Great Southern Highway to his hometown Mt…

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June 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Fishing rule changes welcomed – but there is more to do

Fast facts: Community-supported rule changes for holiday hotspots to be implemented on 1 July;  New “trip limit” to be introduced with review after 12 months to allow data to be gathered on current catches with…

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June 10, 2021

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…

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June 02, 2021

UPDATE: Planned fishing rule changes around increased tourism in WA

As a result of Western Australians holidaying at home, a number of fishers in regional fishing communities have been asking Recfishwest for an update on the progress of any fishing rule changes to address concerns…

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June 02, 2021

Beau bags a beaut boat in Salmon Slam surprise prize win delight

“I can’t believe that I’m a boat owner now, I really can’t – just by catching a salmon – it is great news.” (more…)

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