2025 Summer Magazine - Printed
Grab a copy of the most current Western Angler Magazine.
Western Angler has been Australia’s premier fishing magazine since 1985, earning a trusted reputation as one of the country’s longest-running and highest-quality publications in the field. Renowned for its deep local knowledge and national relevance, the magazine delivers a compelling mix of expert fishing tactics, insightful tips, captivating stories, and proven techniques from across Western Australia and beyond.
Each issue features in-depth gear and boat reviews by seasoned professionals, breathtaking photography that captures the thrill of the catch, and contributions from some of Australia’s most respected fishing writers. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out, Western Angler is your go-to source for everything fishing — where passion meets expertise, and every issue brings the water to life.
Major Features
WILDERNESS OFFERS MEMORABLE HURRAH
SCOTT COGHLAN reflects on well over a decade of kayak fishing trips to the east side of Exmouth Gulf. The end of an era looms, as Wilderness Island is earmarked for a marine park.
JIGGING IN THE RIGGING
CURTIS WATERMAN reveals how some development work at Halco Tackle drew him back to an old passion in the form of jigging. He explains why slow-pitch jigging is so effective.
BARRA AND SOOTY GRUNTER HUNTERS
MARK DAVIS puts his fishing-mad kids to work as co-authors of a piece on their fantastic trip to Lake Kununurra, where living on a houseboat provided an ideal base for finding big pond barra.
POSTCARDS FROM SEAFARI 2025
SEAFARI ANGLERS explain why the Mackerel Islands is a such a special fishing destination, after another stellar pair of Western Angler Seafari weeks earlier this year.
PINKIES SPRING A DENMARK SURPRISE
TONY RECHICHI probably spends more time exploring the Wilson Inlet than anyone, and this year he found some incredible light-tackle action on big pink snapper
FRONT COVER
Jaz Harris with a stunning golden trevally at the Mackerel Islands. See the full story on page 38.
Columns
EDITORIAL
An announcement on demersal management is imminent, and one WAngler columnist has been warning us.
TACKLE AND TACTICS
There are fewer and fewer local tackle stores, but they play an invaluable role in local communities.
SHORE ANGLES
A major health scare earlier this year had Tim looking back at his fishing journey.
KAYAK ANGLER
Big skippy have become Paul’s new inshore metro target with new demersal rules looming.
TAN LINES
Isabella says shore anglers are well catered for in the metro area, with year-round options.
FLY LINE
The secret is certainly out – the Cocos Islands are a mecca for fly fishers keen to tackle a range of species.
Columns
ON THE MARK
The Westerberg Seagull is proving to be a perfect all-rounder for Lecca’s fishing adventures around the State.
JUNIOR ANGLER
Swan River yellowfin whiting are a target Daniel and his sons love, with bait collecting part of the whole experience.
OFFROAD ANGLER
According to Matt, there is a lot more to a successful GVM upgrade than many people think.
JUST ADD WATER
Curtis tried his hand at fly fishing on a memorable trip to Dirk Hartog Island and found he is a convert.
WHAT’S COOKING
This year’s Mackerel Islands Seafaris inspired Dale’s latest delicious recipe for spanish mackerel.
BACK LASH
Jamie is a man perpetually trying to recapture his youth and sometimes it actually works, like when chasing crays.
Our Regulars
RECFISHWEST
SUBSCRIPTIONS
WHAT’S NEW
MAKING WAVES
ANGLER’S ALMANAC
McGLASHAN MOMENTS
BOAT REVIEW MAKOCRAFT
BOAT REVIEW KINGCRAFT
FISHERIES
TOP GEAR
READERS’ PHOTOS
JUNIOR COMPETITION
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