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May 05, 2021

Less than one month left for chance to win $9,000 dinghy, motor and trailer package top-prize

More than 1,500 salmon chasers have downloaded the Salmon Slam app and submitted their catches in the three-month land-based fishing competition, coinciding with WA’s annual salmon run. (more…)

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May 03, 2021

Scott’s Species – nannygai, a sought-after south coast fish

In this edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor and fishing fanatic Scott Coghlan takes a look at a south coast staple — nannygai! Also known as bight redfish and often called red snapper, nannygai…

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April 26, 2021

New trout monitoring app to help shape the future of South West freshwater fishing

Calling all passionate freshwater anglers! Here’s an opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of the South West’s freshwater fishery. (more…)

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April 23, 2021

Dion’s delighted after snaring hard-fought fourth phase of Salmon Slam

Dion Damon simply loves salmon fishing. (more…)

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April 23, 2021

A new safe and accessible fishing mecca off Perth’s north for small boat owners

Imagine targeting yellowtail kingfish, Sambos or pink snapper at a fishing mecca covering four Optus Stadium playing fields worth of ocean floor at a safe and easily-accessible location off Perth’s north coastline…

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April 21, 2021

Proposed Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks public comment period extended to 11 June – Recfishwest urges fishers to have their say

Recfishwest is encouraging fishers to have their say on the proposed Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks before the public comment period ends, after the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions …

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April 19, 2021

Scott’s Species – cobia, an enigmatic and powerful sportfish

Often found cruising alongside sharks or manta rays, cobia are a formidable opponent for anglers in WA’s north, according to Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. In this week’s edition of Scott’s…

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April 19, 2021

Biodegradable Bait Box draws in ocean-caring fishers

A biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging of bait products? Surely, it’s a no-brainer? (more…)

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April 12, 2021

Fish ladder repair helps to take trout fishing to the next level at Nanga Brook

The WA branch of the Australian Trout Foundation (ATF) has repaired an important fish ladder to help trout travel upstream at Nanga Brook – a much-loved South West freshwater fishery. (more…)

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