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It’s a Salmon Slam double wham as South West salmon chaser Stoney makes it two phase wins in a row!
Avid salmon fisher Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has claimed back-to-back Salmon Slam phases, winning the competition’s third stage from fellow mad-keen angler Nathan Woods. (more…)
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Scott’s Species – redfin perch, a lovely-tasting fish albeit a pest
I am not ashamed to say I love redfin perch, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
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Salmon Spectacular serves up spectacular weekend of southern sportfishing
Despite challenging swell and weather conditions, the 2021 Albany Salmon Spectacular was a great success with more than 120 fishers – many of who competed in family teams – taking part in the inaugural competition…
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Concern over popular salmon beach ‘boulder blockade’ four-wheel drive access closure
Recfishwest is calling on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to urgently address strong concerns around a sudden and unexpected closure of the Hooley Road 4WD beach access point to…
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Scott’s Species – shark mackerel, a slashing surface speedster
In the latest edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses shark mackerel. The speedsters don’t get as big as Spanish mackerel, however, sharkies are a great sportfish in…
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A new era for land-based fishing in Esperance as new jetty opens
The new Esperance Jetty is officially open at last, unlocking land-based fishing access to the town’s passionate recreational fishers. (more…)
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Salmon Slam 2021’s second phase goes to the wire as Woodsy and Stoney go salmon-for-salmon!
A defiant Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has made a last-ditch effort to pip reigning phase-winner Nathan Woods and claim the second phase of the 2021 Salmon Slam. (more…)
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Dedicated Derby fishers hit the road to tell marine park planners how important recfishing in the Buccaneer Archipelago is for their community
A group of Derby fishers took two days out of their busy lives to make a mid-week round trip of 440 km to understand better and provide input into the proposed Buccaneer Archipelago Marine Parks in the Kimberley…
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Science at GAMEX bolstering research to make WA fishing better
One-hundred and sixty-four tag-and-released billfish, including 110 black marlin and 13 blue marlin, 5.85kg queenfish on 1kg line and much, much more — the 53rd GAMEX once again did not disappoint! (more…)
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