{"product_id":"2026-spring-magazine-printed","title":"2026 Spring Magazine - Printed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrab a copy of the most current Western Angler Magazine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Angler\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-contents row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMajor Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOTHING QUITE LIKE BROOME TIME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMARK DAVIS looks at the many fishing options for shore and boat anglers around Broome. There is much more on offer than just the high-profile targets like barra, sails and threadies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDON’T CAST ASIDE THE OLD METHODS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGARY WOTHERSPOON is undoubtedly one of WA’s best surf anglers. In this first of two instalments that detail his beach fishing methods, he looks at where and when to find fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCRACKING THE COBIA CODE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEN KNAGGS shares his knowledge of how to target cobia, a species regularly encountered but yet often hard to find. He reveals some of his favourite tactics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCOTT COGHLAN had a day to remember on Denmark’s Wilson Inlet. The range of species showcased the incredible variety this fishery has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLENTY OF OPTIONS FOR SHORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOM YOZZI, STEVE DUCAS and ADAM DUCAS embraced the challenge of trying to catch dhufish from the shore. 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