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.

Fishing World

NEW GEAR

LONG LIVE THE KING • Alex reveals some advanced techniques for sending live baits to extra large kingfish.

FISH FACTS: WARMING UP FOR THE ACID TEST

ENVIRONMENT: “FAKE” CONSULTATION

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR HABITAT ACTION GRANTS

PROTECTED AREA PARADOX

GEARING UP FOR THE NEW FADS SEASON!

WIN!

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

REVIEW

SPECIES GUIDE: AUSTRALIAN SALMON SKINNY GEAR SALMON • Fussy fish can be frustrating. One option is to downsize your gear, as Ben explains with this southern saltwater favourite.

FACT BOX

COD CAPERS • A string of fishless Murray cod trips comes to an end with a journey into a pristine, yet fragile western flowing river.

A FEW DAYS IN YAMBA • From bass and the protected eastern cod in the fresh to luderick, flathead, and mulloway in the salt, Yamba on the NSW North Coast is a favourite destination for fishos.

THE POINTY END • Understanding and choosing the right hook size and type will dramatically increase hookup rate and landed fish.

FORAGING FOR A FEED • There’s no need to “rough it” when fishing and camping along a freshwater river or lake with an abundance of tasty morsels on offer.

PLAN OF ATTACK • Planning ahead often ensures success on the water and chasing flathead is no exception.

SOUTHERN CALAMARI • A box of quality squid jigs and some simple tackle is all you need to target calamari, a popular species in the southern half of this country.

Signature Makeover • Haines Signature releases a new update on an old favourite with the launch of the 640F.

BUCKET LISTS • Do you have a long fishing “bucket list” or do you prefer to keep your species wish lists more secretive?

GIVE IT STICK • Bob knocks up a heavy stickbait rod, perfect for slinging lures at topwater speedsters such as tuna.

THE TOP GEAR • Even up the odds and take advantage of the latest and greatest in fishing and boating technology.

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!

STRANGER THINGS • Severe environmental factors have led to a strange year of fishing across salt and fresh waters. Is this the new normal?