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.

THE GAME PLAN

Fishing World

THE LONG HAUL • Autumn is a fantastic time to target longtails along the East Coast using live bait or lures.

ONLINE THIS MONTH

SBTS HEAVILY TARGETED

OECD REVIEW OF FISHERIES

GET INVOLVED WITH DPI’S “CLEAN UP YOUR FISHING SPOT” INITIATIVE!

MACQUARIE PERCH RELEASE

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

SQUIDGIES FISH 150

A LOST ART • With stocks of fish declining, getting back to basics and using bait is one way of succeeding in a tough fishery.

WESTERNPORT WHITING • Melbourne’s Westernport is an ideal location for targeting King George whiting, a tasty and popular southern sportfish.

THINGS THAT USED TO BE • As Greeny describes, marine ecologies are in a constant state of flux, and change constantly. Sometimes it positive, often it’s not, and often the reasons remain a mystery.

MULTI HOOK RIGS • Using multiple hooks can increase your chances of success using lures, baits and flies.

PADDLE POWER • Kayaks and canoes are essential if you’re serious fisho who loves to explore and travel in search of distant rivers and creeks.

MAC ATTACK • Hard fighting, fast, not to mention tasty, mackerel are a prolific species up and down the temperate waters off the NSW North Coast and Queensland.

100KMS AROUND SYDNEY • The first in a series of articles shining a light on fishing opportunities close to Australia's capital cities.

BIG DATA = BIG IDEAS • Our national peak body, the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), believes it holds the key to unlocking the door for Aussie anglers to co-manage their fishery.

PROFILE

FISHING MEMORIES • Every time we hit the water, memories are made. How do you record your days on the water?

LESSONS FROM THE ESTUARY • Ben has some back-to-basics lessons every estuary fisho should understand.

SHIMANO® JUNIOR ANGLERS FISHING CLUB

GRIN AND WIN!

SMALL GAME • Greg jumps onboard game skipper Luke Fallon’s 5.8m centre console, built by established game boat manufacturer O’Brien Boat Works.

OH SO CLOSE • It’s been a long, yet surprisingly productive, six months without a boat for Dave.