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.

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Fishing World

FIRE AND FLOODS

THE GREAT ONES • The obsession with chasing slab sided mulloway is serious, and according to Dave, there’s no cure.

FISH FACTS: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE LINE PARTS?

ENVIRONMENT: THE “QUIET AUSTRALIAN” FISHER

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

NATIONAL 4X4 OUTDOORS SHOW, FISHING & BOATING EXPO BRISBANE

“GET HOOKED” ON THE FUTURE OF FISHING!

ALVEY REELS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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

MUCK BOOTS CHORE

WET SEASON RUN OFF • The wet season run off is the best opportunity to tangle with a big barra in the Top End.

WEST GIPPSLAND GETAWAY • Victoria’s West Gippsland region has many freshwater fishing opportunities within easy reach of Melbourne.

FACT BOX

FACT BOX

A SPIN IN THE SURF • Aussie salmon are a fantastic sportfish and spinning the beaches for these tough fighters is a popular pastime in the country’s southern half.

OFFSHORE MULLOWAY • Greeny reveals the best techniques for chasing offshore mulloway.

ESTUARY TROLLING TECHNIQUES • Trolling bibbed hard bodies in the estuaries is a deadly, yet underrated technique.

THE JURRASIC ERA • Bob builds a budget 10-15Kg tough trolling or live bait rod, perfect for a beginner.

SPECIFICATIONS

THINK OUTSIDE THE SNAG • Sometimes a fresh approach is needed when targeting heavily-fished areas, as Joe discovers.

PELAGIC MADNESS • Nothing gets the blood pumping more than chasing fast moving topwater pelagics on lure and fly.

TIPS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS • Fishing is an activity where you’re always learning, regardless of skill level.

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.

AUTUMN’S BOUNTY • The arrival of autumn and change of seasons brings new fishing opportunities and familiar species.

Flats Rat Skiff • Greg reviews a unique aluminium flats boat, custom built in Queensland’s Hervey Bay.

Power Play • Hate running out of power before you’re ready to call it a day? New lithium-ion battery systems are changing the face of fishing, and in a very positive way.

On the Hook • Lowrance’s latest Hook Reveal sounders are designed to be easy to use and share features with high end units.

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