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.

Our Regulars


UNDERCURRENTS

WHAT’S NEW

SUBSCRIPTIONS

McGLASHAN MOMENTS

RECFISHWEST

ANGLER’S PROFILE

TOP GEAR REVIEW

ANGLER’S ALMANAC

MAKING WAVES

BOAT REVIEW

4WD SHOW REVIEW

DPIRD

READERS’ PHOTOS

JUNIOR COMPETITION


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