Fishing World

Fishing World is Australia’s longest established fishing magazine and has been serving the needs of anglers for more than 46 years. Fisho is Australia’s premier fishing magazine and has become known as the “sport fishing bible”. Voted Best National Magazine 2014 Australian Fishing Trade Association.

Two Great Fishing Lodges in Arnhem Land • Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge

Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge

FISHING WORLD

FISHO TURNS 50!

50 YEARS OF FISHING WORLD • Greeny looks back at Fishing World over the past 50 years.

FISHERIES RESEARCH AWARD NOW OPEN

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RESEARCH INTO RELEASING REDS

ROCK FISHING LIFEJACKET LAWS

CARP VIRUS CAN HELP SAVE WATERWAYS: CARP CONTROL CHIEF

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CALL TO INCREASE LEGAL LENGTH OF TAILOR IN NSW

GILL NETTING SHARKS

WHAT’S NEW • Fisho highlights the latest tackle, gear and accessories.

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SAMSON LONG CASTING LURES

SAMAKI ARCHER RODS

50 YEARS

FISHO TRIBUTES • Fishing World contributors past and present pay tribute to 50 years.

BY THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA

CARVING A LEGEND • It was the 1930s when a simple fisherman made an observation of simple genius: Big fish eat little fish, especially little fish that are wounded. Rapala was born.

FAST FACTS

CHANGING TIMES • Former editor Jim Harnwell looks at the past, the present, and future of Fishing World.

THROUGH THE DECADES • Decade by decade, Mark follows the major trends in Australia’s sport fishing history.

TOUGH TIMES AT THE TOP • Despite the tough conditions, there's always something to learn and fun to have at the Top End's Club Marine Barra Nationals.

COMMON SENSE FISHING • Mark looks at some common problems that often confuse those who are new to the sport of fishing.

GET A GRIP • Don’t like the grips on your favourite rod? No problem, there’s a solution.

TACKLE THROUGH THE YEARS • A lot has changed over the past five decades, not least the type and brands of fishing tackle we use today.

THE KING AND I • Originally published in February 1971, Ron Calcutt’s “The King and I” is a timeless classic.

THE BIRTH OF LBG • The 1960s and '70s saw the birth of land based gamefishing and Fishing World played a big role in documenting the movement.

FACT BOX

CLASSIC COVERS • Over the years Fisho has featured good, bad and some seriously ugly covers.

THE OLD DAYS • One of the country's pioneering outdoor writers, Dick Eussen, looks back over the past half century.

SPORTING CHANCE • ANSA has played a big role promoting the sport of fishing in Australia over the past half century.

LURE & FLY SELECTION • How do you decide what lure or fly to tie on and fish when you’re out on the water?

RETURN OF THE KING! • Sydney charter operator Craig McGill sheds some light on the history of Sydney kingfish.

FACT BOX

OFFSHORE BOAT SALES

ADD IT UP! • Fisho’s ad man, Patrick Linehan, looks back on 50 years of advertising.

CARING FOR YOUR GEAR • Looking after your gear extends its life and saves you money.

SHIMANO JUNIORS ANGLERS FISHING CLUB

GRIN AND WIN! • Each month five lucky junior fishos are selected as worthy winners from the entries and kitted out with a cool Shimano DVD and cap! So keep those Grin and Win entries coming in for your chance to win!

SMALL BOAT GAME • Fisho was at the forefront of the small boat game fishing craze, something that to this day remains a popular style of fishing.

Boating Bits

CLASSIC BOAT SHOTS • A selection of classic boat images through the years.

NOT LONG NOW •...