Found from Busselton to Coral Bay usually, slow-growing baldchin groper are a favourite with shore and boat anglers in WA and are a fascinating fish, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species.
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West coast demersal harvest strategy draft released for public comment – your comments wanted
Last week, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) released the draft West Coast Demersal Harvest Strategy for public comment. Continue reading “West coast demersal harvest strategy draft released for public comment – your comments wanted”
Using release weights to protect demersals
UPDATE: As of 1 July, 2021, all boats across WA line fishing for demersal species must carry a release weight.
To give undersized or unwanted demersal fish experiencing barotrauma the best chance of survival a release weight should be used. Continue reading “Using release weights to protect demersals”
Send Us Your Skeletons winner set for fishing trip of a lifetime to the magnificent Montebellos
A decision to donate multiple dhuie and pink snapper frames to the latest West Coast demersal scalefish stock assessment has booked Lisa Woolfenden on a six-day charter to the Montebello Islands – and she’s amped! Continue reading “Send Us Your Skeletons winner set for fishing trip of a lifetime to the magnificent Montebellos”