2023 Summer Magazine - Printed
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Published in 1985, Western Angler magazine has earned the reputation of being one of the highest-quality fishing journals in Australia.
Main Features
OUR PERTH PELAGICS
JAMIE CHESTER stays close to home and looks at some of the amazing metro fishing on offer for pelagics like mackerel and tuna in the coming months.NOTHING LIKE A DAY ON ROEBUCK BAY
SCOTT COGHLAN joined a local guide for a day and sampled just how good the fishing in Broome has become in the decade since commercial netting was removed from Roebuck Bay.
CHARTER THE COBIA CURE
LUKE CHURCH boarded Top Gun II for a trip out of Carnarvon and shortened his bucket list as he experienced what charter fishing has to offer those looking for memorable fishing.
ENJOYING EXMOUTH WHILE WE CAN
BEN KNAGGS explains how Exmouth Gulf’s creeks offer some fantastic fishing action and why continued access is so important to anglers.
PEOPLE-POWERED SEEDS FOR SNAPPER
PAUL SUTTOR details how this program is putting life back into Cockburn Sound, even as its future is clouded by the outer harbour plan.
ONE FISH, TWO FISH, BIG FISH, DHUFISH
DAVID FAIRCLOUGH and EMILY FISHER look at the special challenges dhufish face and how recreational fishers have a role to play in helping learn more about the iconic WA species.
PEOPLE-POWERED SEEDS FOR SNAPPER
ANDREW ‘KORG’ JARVIS says king george whiting have become the premier fishing target in his local waters around Albany as they are fun to catch and great eating.
FRONT COVER
Jamie Chester with a metro spaniard. See the full story on Page 10.
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Columns
EDITORIAL
A trip to the remote Kimberley highlighted some sad loss of access for recreational fishers.
HALF HITCH
Hard to spell, but easy to like, Darryl loved his stay at Gnylmarung, just north of Broome.
TACKLE AND TACTICS
Ando has had a taste of lightweight overhead outfits for bottom fishing and it has him hooked.
SHORE ANGLES
Smithy explains how shore fishers can make smarter choices when selecting spots for different weather conditions.
KAYAK ANGLER
Summer means giant herring are ready to be found in the Swan River.
BOATING ANGLER
Ryan joins the WAngler team with a look at the pros and cons of undertaking a boat restoration.
JUNIOR ANGLER
A simple tinnie opens up a whole new world of fishing opportunities, especially in Perth over summer.
Columns
OFFROAD ANGLER
Matt looks at some aspects of offroad towing that are often overlooked, but can make or break a trip, and trailer.
ADVENTURE MUM
A scare for one of her best friends reminded Emma how important safety is when boating.
JUST ADD WATER
Curtis recounts the highs and lows of a trip to Exmouth that ended in triumph.
WHAT’S COOKING
Dale’s spicy take on the classic seafood paella is a flavour sensation.
DOWN TIME
Matt says local divers need to start getting ready to put crays on the Christmas table.
BACK LASH
Jamie comes off the long run as he vents his spleen about recent fisheries management decisions.
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READERS’ PHOTOS
JUNIOR COMPETITION
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