“I can’t believe that I’m a boat owner now, I really can’t – just by catching a salmon – it is great news.” Continue reading “Beau bags a beaut boat in Salmon Slam surprise prize win delight”
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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. Continue reading “Just 5mm between victory and second place in Salmon Slam’s sixth phase”
Bremer Bay angler Woodsy not joshing about in Salmon Slam’s fifth phase
After finishing third in each of the Salmon Slam’s opening three rounds, Great Southern fisher Josh Woods has finally claimed top honours in the three-month fishing comp’s latest phase. Continue reading “Bremer Bay angler Woodsy not joshing about in Salmon Slam’s fifth phase”
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. Continue reading “Less than one month left for chance to win $9,000 dinghy, motor and trailer package top-prize”
Dion’s delighted after snaring hard-fought fourth phase of Salmon Slam
Dion Damon simply loves salmon fishing.
Continue reading “Dion’s delighted after snaring hard-fought fourth phase of Salmon Slam”
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.
Continue reading “It’s a Salmon Slam double wham as South West salmon chaser Stoney makes it two phase wins in a row!”
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. Continue reading “Salmon Slam 2021’s second phase goes to the wire as Woodsy and Stoney go salmon-for-salmon! “
Pool of $5,000 on offer for Salmon Slam fishers who catch a tagged salmon
The joy of catching salmon with family and friends is priceless, but imagine if you were lucky enough to hook a tagged fish from a huge school which could potentially net you five grand in cold, hard cash? Continue reading “Pool of $5,000 on offer for Salmon Slam fishers who catch a tagged salmon”
Salmon Slam 2021’s first phase winners enjoy spoils of fun-filled fishing!
Passionate fisher Nathan Woods has claimed a suite of awesome fishing prizes, after taking out the Salmon Slam’s first phase open category. Continue reading “Salmon Slam 2021’s first phase winners enjoy spoils of fun-filled fishing!”
Rods and reels ready as the 2021 Salmon Slam competition gets underway
And, they’re off! With today marking the start of autumn and the official start of this year’s anticipated Salmon Slam, anglers in the south of the State are preparing their rods, reels and lures for the annual salmon run.
In what could potentially be Australia’s biggest land-based fishing comp, thousands of salmon chasers are set to compete in the 2021 Salmon Slam and fish for the iconic southern sportfish.
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With a top-prize of a dinghy, outboard motor and trailer worth $9,000 up for grabs, alongside many terrific weekly prizes, if you’re targeting salmon this autumn, why wouldn’t you enter the free, three-month salmon fishing comp?
Get involved and download the Salmon Slam 2021 app via Apple and Google Play stores!
Although the salmon run is yet to hit full swing, excitement has been steadily building among fishers ahead of the salmon migration.
Schools are beginning to build on the south coast, with Recfishwest State-wide Fishing Report writer and salmon fishing enthusiast Joachim Azzopardi reporting last Friday:
“Salmon have been passing at many of Esperance’s beaches with schools appearing at Salmon Beach, Fourth Beach, Roses, Alexander Bay, Thomas River and Poison Creek.
“Salmon have also been caught near Albany at Nanarup, Bluff Creek and Cheynes Beach.”
WATCH: Join Recfishwest on the run this Awesome Autumn of Salmon
Salmon Slam 2021 is part of the RFIF-funded Awesome Autumn of Salmon and is divided into seven phases and each phase has its own prize pool, in addition to an overall prize pool at the end of the competition.
The first phase, which runs from 1 March to 12 March, has many great prizes available including a $250 PENN Fishing tackle pack, sponsored by PENN, and a $50 Early Bird Bait voucher donated by Early Bird Bait in the open category.
Shimano have also donated a Shimano Saragosa 5000 reel and a Shimano Coltsniper 10ft rod!
In the adult category, anglers are vying for a $150 Halco Tackle pack sponsored by the Halco Tackle crew and another $50 Early Bird Bait voucher donated by Early Bird Bait.
For the youngsters under 16 years of age, a $150 tackle pack donated by Ben White and the team at Whitey’s Tackle and Camping in Treendale, near Australind, alongside a $100 voucher to Dunsborough Outdoor Sports Voucher donated by the fantastic South West store.
Western 4W Driver have donated the ultimate Western 4WD pack, valued at $160 and a $150 Richter Lures pack, sponsored by Richter Lures, can be claimed in the best photo section.
Want to be an Official Salmon Chaser? Buy the exclusive fishing shirt here!
Casting for Salmon Slam success
Get out there and give it a go, simply take a picture of your catch and log it through the Salmon Slam app to be in the running for these great fishing prizes.
Stay up-to-date with the Salmon Slam’s weekly winners and prize recipients via our website, or on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
