Albany Salmon Spectacular

Three days of festive fishing fun for all the family

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.

Held over the Easter long-weekend, competition was fierce at the event, organised in partnership with Western Angler and Albany Boating and Fishing Club, as fishers vied for the thousands of dollars-worth of prizes on offer.

Tamara’s team takes top-prize

Ultimately, Team Taylor – comprised of Tamara Boyle, her son Jindy Boyle, mother Lesley Boyle and brother Russell Taylor – won the overall prize for the longest two combined salmon.

After posting a 166cm total with an 85cm salmon and 81cm salmon, the four team members walked away with four whopping prize packs, each boasting a value of $850, featuring:

  • 10ft Shimano Colt Sniper rod;
  • Shimano Saragosa 5000 reels;
  • Halco Tackle lure packs;
  • Western Angler subscriptions; and,
  • $50 Trailblazers voucher.

Read the full story and see who else won what here.

Recfishwest’s Sam Russell and Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan flank Team Taylor – the winners of the 2021 Salmon Spectacular. Picture: Recfishwest

Salmon Fishing Resources and Information

ilovefishing

Our ilovefishing website full of great tips and advice about all the gear, locations, techniques and fishing know-how you’ll need to catch a West Aussie salmon.

Fisheries Scientific Information

Fisheries scientific info about the biology and distribution of salmon.

Download the Recfishwest App

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Salmon Tracker

Want to know where the salmon schools are? Keep an eye on the Salmon Tracker page! (Should be up and running by late March)

Scott's Species: Salmon

Western Angler's own Scott Coglan gives you the latest insights on how to catch salmon!