2024 Summer Magazine - Printed
Grab a copy of the most current Western Angler Magazine.
Published in 1985, Western Angler magazine has earned the reputation of being one of the highest-quality fishing journals in Australia.
Major Features
FLAT OUT IN SUMMER ON THE SWAN
MICK LEE joins the Western Angler team with a piece on the exciting flatfish action available in the Swan River over the coming months.
BARROW BROWSERS SET SAILS
BEN KNAGGS looks at some exciting new sailfish action near the Monte Bellos that offers the chance to enjoy some truly world-class billfish action.
STRAIGHT As FROM SMALL SCHOOLS
SCOTT COGHLAN looks at what salmon hospitals are and what these sometimes hidden gems have to offer anglers hunting for these great sportfish.
THE MACKIE BUCKET LIST OVERFLOWS
GARY WOTHERSPOON was part of the annual WAngler Seafari to the Mackerel Islands for the first time and to say he came away impressed would be an understatement.
SOAKING UP WALPOLE’S WONDERS
LUKASZ SIJKA explains how the south coast town of Walpole offers access to some fantastic offshore fishing for a wide range of species.
BENEFITS FROM A FACELIFT
ANDREW ‘KORG’ JARVIS details some of the lessons learned when he decided it was time to give his trusty Bar Crusher an overhaul.
FRONT COVER
Rhys Jones and Mark LeCras with a pair of Cheynes Beach samson fish. See page the full story on page 92.
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Columns
EDITORIAL
Dropping rainfall is just part of the problem when it comes to the challenges facing trout fishing in our South-West.
TACKLE AND TACTICS
Dropping rainfall is just part of the problem when it comes to the challenges facing trout fishing in our South-West.
HALF HITCH
Darryl signs off after another trip to his happy place, the Mackerel Islands.
SHORE ANGLES
Tim takes over the column from some great shore anglers, and laments one notable absentee from his fishing resume.
KAYAK ANGLER
TAfter 16 fantastic years, Paul has retired the Hobie that made kayak fishing his lifestyle.
JUNIOR ANGLER
Jetties have long been the breeding ground of keen young anglers and new columnist Daniel explains how to do well..
Columns
ON THE MARK
The former Eagle christens his new boat with an extensive road trip to Cape Keraudren and back.
OFFROAD ANGLER
Matt catches up with a local business celebrating 100 years servicing the offroading community in WA.
TAN LINES
Hailing from Christmas Island, Isabella Tan joins the WAngler team and she lives to fish, doing so most days of the week.
WHAT’S COOKING
Chef Dale brings a Japanese flavour to this yellowtail kingfish dish.
BACK LASH
Jamie is off the long run again, as he considers the impact on fishing of government projects designed to save the world.