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.

HELPING HANDS

FISHING WORLD

BATTLE TACTICS • Greeny explains how to maximise your success rate during the fight, arguably the most thrilling part of angling.

MAJOR CHANGES TO QUEENSLAND FISHERIES REGULATIONS

ONLINE THIS MONTH

HOUTMAN ABROLHOS NATIONAL PARK DECLARED

WHY HAVE BAG & SIZE LIMITS?

WIN!

GOLDEN PERCH POACHER PINGED

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

THE LURE OF WHITING • Whiting are a popular estuary species over the warmer months and Dave has the low-down on targeting these feisty flats feeders on lures.

IN A SPIN • Light tackle and small lures is a recipe for fun along the rock platforms and breakwalls this spring.

FISHING THE NARROW WINDOWS • Fishing the shallows for flathead is addictive, and with techniques constantly evolving, it’s also a deadly way of targeting big lizards.

HANDLE WTH CARE • Many anglers now choose to release most of their catch, only keeping enough for immediate consumption. Mark explains how to best care for your catch to ensure a successful release.

BEACHIN’ SPIN STICK • With warmer weather on its way, Bob builds up a versatile beach and rock spin stick for summer.

SPECIFICATIONS

A FRESH ESCAPE • Multi-day reef trips and wind don't mix, but as Michael finds out, there's always another option.

WINNING THE FIGHT • In this second instalment, Greg looks at the best way of landing a hooked fish.

KEEP CALM AND KAKADU • A DIY adventure by 4WD into Kakaku fulfils a lifelong fishing dream for Zac and his mates.

ROD REPORT • New to fishing and confused about what rod to buy? Mark’s back-to-basics guide on choosing a rod has your answer.

YELLOW ALL-ROUND • Yellowfin's updated 6200 Rear Centre console is a big all-round plate boat for serious fishos.

SHIMANO® JUNIOR 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!

WIN BIG! • SEND YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CATCH TO PICTURES@ FISHO.COM.AU FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN.

BENEFITS OF BERLEY • Using berley is a lost art amongst keen lure fishos, but done properly it’s an effective method for attracting fish.

SOMETHING NEW • The big flathead bug has spread with Dave on the quest to find the elusive metre-long lizard.