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1.4-Metre Barra Highlights Untapped Potential of Lake Kununurra

29 Nov , 2025

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1.4-Metre Barra Highlights Untapped Potential of Lake Kununurra

The incredible potential of the Lake Kununurra barramundi fishery was illustrated by a massive fish caught by a local recently. The horse barra was over 1.4m long, making it one of the biggest ever...

Compleat Angler Legacy: Brian Marshall Retires, But His Fight for Fishers Continues

15 Nov , 2025

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Compleat Angler Legacy: Brian Marshall Retires, But His Fight for Fishers Continues

It was the end of an era in Perth fishing tackle retail when Compleat Angler Nedlands owner Brian Marshall retired a couple of weeks ago. Brian and long-time business partner Gary Shugg sold the bu...

How Live Sonar is Revolutionising Barramundi Fishing

01 Nov , 2025

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How Live Sonar is Revolutionising Barramundi Fishing

Live sonar technology is changing the way barramundi fishermen, like Broome’s Eric Locke, go about their business. These powerful units are a relatively new addition to the fishing landscape and al...

The Catastrophic Algal Bloom in SA Waters

25 Oct , 2025

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The Catastrophic Algal Bloom in SA Waters

A frustrated and impassioned social media post by a prominent Adelaide tackle store owner last week caught my eye. The post referred to the ongoing natural disaster that is the horrendous algal blo...

Next-Gen Toyota Prado J250: Comfort Meets Capability

11 Oct , 2025

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Next-Gen Toyota Prado J250: Comfort Meets Capability

MATT PAYNE checks out the latest Toyota Prado, the J250, and comes away impressed with the latest iteration of a brand that has been a proven winner with Australian offroad drivers. ONE of the most...

Haines Hunter 625 Offshore HT: A Hard Top Game Changer

27 Sep , 2025

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Haines Hunter 625 Offshore HT: A Hard Top Game Changer

Australian icon Haines Hunter, never resting on its laurels, has produced yet another new hard top model which is sure to be a winner with West Aussie offshore fishers, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. A ...

Losing Treasured Fishing Grounds: Exmouth Gulf at Risk

14 Sep , 2025

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Losing Treasured Fishing Grounds: Exmouth Gulf at Risk

Aa a keen recreational fisher here in WA, I have become increasingly accustomed to losing access to locations that are dear to my heart and which have been a huge part of my angling life. On some o...

Senator 500CU: Offshore Fishing Power with Safety at its Core

14 Sep , 2025

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Senator 500CU: Offshore Fishing Power with Safety at its Core

Pontoon boats, with their innovative chamber design, have always been promoted for their safety, however New Zealand builder Senator Boats has taken their product much further to produce a fantasti...

Grenadier - the new kid on the block

11 May , 2025

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Grenadier - the new kid on the block

FOUR-wheel-drives that run the tried and tested twin solid axle format, especially with coil suspension front and rear, are without a doubt the most capable vehicles for serious offroad work.   The...

Westerberg 5m Seagull

04 May , 2025

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Westerberg 5m Seagull

We’re not sure if the design was named after the way he played, but what is clear is that the new Westerberg 5m centre console is a perfect fit for the fishing adventures of Mark LeCras around WA. ...