26 Sep , 2026
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I’ve written about live sonar technology in this column before, but until recently had never experienced it for myself. It has become a valuable tool for many barramundi anglers, in particular, as ...
12 Sep , 2026
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My recent trip to Queensland chasing the elusive metre barra offered yet another insight into the value of bite times like those found in the legendary Angler’s Almanac. While fishing with two of t...
01 Sep , 2026
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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...
29 Aug , 2026
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Good news for metro anglers, with the popular Ammo Jetty at Woodman Point set to be replaced by a new and improved platform by next summer. The old jetty has long been a favourite for hordes of Per...
23 Aug , 2026
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The annual Perth Boat Show returns again next month. Showcasing everything boating related and including plenty of gear of interest to fishers, the show is once again being held at the Perth Conven...
06 Dec , 2025
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While in Carnarvon recently I had the chance to wander into the local Telomac tackle store and catch up with the new owners. I’ve been going into Telomac for decades, firstly as a customer during m...
29 Nov , 2025
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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...
01 Nov , 2025
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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...
25 Oct , 2025
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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...
14 Sep , 2025
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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...
