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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…)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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