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May 31, 2021

Scott’s Species – dhufish, a WA fishing icon

The mighty dhufish. They’re WA’s most iconic fish for a myriad of reasons, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s exclusive edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)

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May 29, 2021

Boat fishers launch back into cape as anticipated Canal Rocks ramp reopens

Boat fishers will be able to quickly access the west-side of Cape Naturaliste again, with Canal Rocks’ revamped $1.6 million boat ramp and jetty set to officially open for vessels to launch. (more…)

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May 28, 2021

Deployment done! Get the new north metro artificial reef coordinates here

They’re in! Each of the north metro artificial reef’s 293 modules are on the seabed at a safe and accessible spot 8km off Ocean Reef. (more…)

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May 25, 2021

Reel It In bins help caring WA recfishers look after the estuarine and marine environment

Does your favourite local fishing spot need a line-disposal bin to help keep its waterways free of rubbish? (more…)

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May 21, 2021

Just 5mm between victory and second place in Salmon Slam’s sixth phase

An 82cm salmon has propelled Mitchell Daube to a narrow victory in the sixth phase of the Salmon Slam, winning the open category by a mere 5mm. (more…)

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May 18, 2021

Two Rocks boat incident a timely reminder of the importance of boat safety

It’s confronting vision – every boat fisher’s nightmare. A boat’s bow pointing upward, like an iceberg, with the rest of the hull submerged. (more…)

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May 17, 2021

Scott’s Species – barramundi, a wonderful estuarine and inshore sportfish

Barramundi are an iconic species of northern Australian waters, encountered from Exmouth north. An estuarine and inshore species that can survive in both freshwater and saltwater, all barramundi begin life as males…

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May 13, 2021

Rocking fish stocking – new Fisheries Minister gets hands-on for latest metro kingfish release

New Fisheries Minister Don Punch rolled up his sleeves this morning to help Recfishwest release another 5,000 juvenile kingies into metro waters as part of the exciting ongoing metro yellowtail kingfish stocking…

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May 10, 2021

Scott’s Species – black bream, an estuarine and river favourite

At south coast estuaries and rivers, you’ll often find Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan with his light tackle set-up working lures and soft plastics for black bream. In this week’s edition of Scott…

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