2025 Winter 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
DRONES SEND OPTIONS UP SKY-HIGH
TIM DEVEREUX explains why a meticulous approach is the way to get the absolute best out of the opportunities drone fishing can provide.
METRO PINKIES A SHORE THING
ISABELLA TAN reveals how anglers can capitalise on the winter months to experience some amazing land-based fishing for pink snapper in the metro area.
BAY SHALLOWS DEEP WITH OPTIONS
DICK PASFIELD is having a great time exploring the margins at Shark Bay, finding some superb small boat fishing for a range of species.
METHODS TO AVOID MARLIN MAYHEM
BEN KNAGGS reveals some of the common mistakes made by rookie billfish anglers and explains how to put good plans in place to avoid them.
LADS FEEL THE LURE OF ABROLHOS
MICK LEE was thrilled to get an invite to the Abrolhos Islands, where he joined the Halco Tackle team to test out some of their new lures.
SALMON SEEN THROUGH A NEW LENS
MATT KLECZKOWSKI spends a lot of him time photographing life underwater these days and captured some incredible images during the annual salmon run.
TRADITION DRAWS MATES TOGETHER
TONY COPE captures the magic of annual fishing trips with your mates, something he and a bunch of friends have been doing for three decades.
PRADO CEMENTS ITSELF AT TOP OF HEAP
MATT PAYNE checks out the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado and comes away impressed with the latest iteration of a brand that has been a proven winner with offroad drivers.
HAINES IN HUNT WITH NEW HARD TOP
BARRY WISEMAN says the iconic Haines Hunter has only enhanced its reputation with the release of a new hard top which is sure to be a winner with offshore fishers.


FRONT COVER
Koby Duncan struggles to lift the biggest cobia the world has seen. See the full story on page 114.
Picture: Jamie Chester
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Columns

EDITORIAL
Social media is having a big impact on recreational fishing, for better or worse.
TACKLE AND TACTICS
The new range of bait finesse system gear is proving a big hit with Aussie anglers.
SHORE ANGLES
Tim returns to an old favourite spot on the edge of the metro area and finds the fishing as good as he remembered.
KAYAK ANGLER
Paul explains why reliable communication is very important for those who like to head offshore in kayaks.
ON THE MARK
Lecca has teamed with a mate to launch a new podcast that sees the pair chatting with WA fishing personalities.
Columns

JUNIOR ANGLER
Surf fishing gear has evolved and the modern long rods actually make shore fishing easier for youngsters.
OFFROAD ANGLER
Matt loves salmon season as it gives him an excuse to head down the dunes of Yeagarup.
JUST ADD WATER
Curtis returns from a fishing competition jaunt to the Abrolhos Islands with a boatload of prizes and great memories.
WHAT’S COOKING
Chef Dale has some delicious tuna steaks with scalloped potatoes and Albany asparagus on the menu..
BACK LASH
Jamie marvels at the freakish capture of the world’s biggest cobia off Perth.
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