2025 Autumn 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

A PERFECT PLAN FOR PELAGICS

ALEX BURGOYNE fishes out of Geographe Bay and outlines the sort of exciting pelagic fishing that can be expected in his local waters in autumn.

TRENCH CONTINUES TO DELIVER THE BILLS

LEVI DE BONI reckons the next few months will offer the perfect opportunity for Perth gamefishers to target the elusive metro marlin.

BARRA-METRIC PRESSURE

GLENN EDWARDS had an incredible trip north on Kimberley Quest and found the mixture of comfort and remarkable barra fishing unbeatable.

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.

CHEYNES GANG ARE ALL IN THE TIMING

SCOTT COGHLAN looks at an amazing phenomenon that occurs each year, when salmon bail up baitfish in the shallows at Cheynes Beach.

SEARCHING FOR NEW HIDDEN GEMS

ANDREW McNABOE explains why a little bit of preparation will go a long way to ensuring success on an extended fishing trip to the north of the state.

LEAKY BOAT PROVES TO BE A BLESSING

BARRY WISEMAN counts his lucky stars that the discovery of a leak in his 6.1 plate aluminium sports cab led to a repair that saved him from a potentially catastrophic incident.

CLEVER IDEA SPAWNED AN INDUSTRY

NOEL HOFFMAN looks back at how an innovative plan to catch mulies for salmon bait led to a whole new industry – but also attracted some unwanted publicity at the time.





FRONT COVER
Andrew McNaboe with a solid coral trout. See the full story on page 52.


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Columns


EDITORIAL

The looming election is an important one for recreational fishers.

TACKLE AND TACTICS

The range of Roven micro jigs from Ocean’s Legacy have been a big winner for Ash in his local estuary.

SHORE ANGLES

Tim reflects upon a peaceful few days spent on a solo Mid-West fishing adventure which proved to be food for the soul.

KAYAK ANGLER

Paul reckons one of the great things about kayak fishing is discovering new spots – deliberately or by accident.

JUNIOR ANGLER

You don’t necessarily need a big boat to catch quality demersals as Daniel proved with his kids at Jurien Bay.

Columns


ON THE MARK

The rugged and remote East Kimberley holds a special allure for Lecca, especially its barramundi.

OFFROAD ANGLER

Matt offers some handy hints for four-wheel drivers set to head out during what is peak beach time.

TAN LINES

The salmon run is on and it’s something Isabella really enjoys, with some favourite locations.

JUST ADD WATER

Curtis shares some of the dos and don’ts which he has quickly learned since developing a marlin fishing addiction

WHAT’S COOKING

Chef Dale is a big fan of ruby snapper on the plate, especially when paired with a salsa.

BACK LASH

Summer fishing was good to Jamie and left him wondering what exactly that meant.

Our Regulars


UNDERCURRENTS

WHAT’S NEW

SUBSCRIPTIONS

McGLASHAN MOMENTS

RECFISHWEST

WANGLER MERCHANDISE

MAKING WAVES

ANGLER’S ALMANAC

BOAT REVIEW

FISHERIES

NAUTICAL NEWS

READERS’ PHOTOS

JUNIOR COMPETITION


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