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.

TOUGH TIMES

Fishing World

CROC BAIT! • Bigger isn’t always better, unless we are talking about flattie lures and the giant lizards that can’t resist them.

SNIPPETS

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TAGGED FLATTIE CAUGHT FOUR TIMES!

BCF TO TACKLE FISHING WASTE WITH NEW RIG RECYCLE BINS

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

DAM CLUES • While impoundments can be frustrating places to fish, especially compared with natural rivers, they are productive fisheries with trophy specimens always a possibility.

THE COOKTOWN CONNECTION • The North Queensland town of Cooktown has a rich history as a game fishing port and world-class marlin fishery.

A BIG BOX OF DOUGHNUTS • It takes a special person to remain motivated after thousands of casts and no sign of fish, but that’s exactly what these “doughnut enthusiasts” do best.

FLOAT FISHING RIGS AND TIPS • Floats can be a secret weapon for catching any number of species on bait.

EXPLORING THE TOP END BY FOOT • No boat? According to Ken, that’s no problem if you’re on a Top End adventure.

TREVALLY ALLEY • Silver trevally are a small, tough fighting critter and a great “back-to-basics” option during winter and spring in Sydney’s “Trevally Alley”.

THE OBSERVANT ANGLER • An observant angler is a successful one, according to Greg.

SUBURBAN REDS • Thanks to sensible fisheries management, Perth offers some outstanding snapper fishing right on its doorstep.

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.

OLD GOLD • On the NSW North Coast, Dave checks out a mammoth collection of classic fishing gear, including a game reel owned by the famous Zane Grey.

Top Trailer Tips • The Unsung Hero Of Boating

On The Side • Dave’s new Formosa hits the water, and in this “first impressions” review, Dave highlights why a 595 side console is such a great choice.

Lowrance Elite FS • The Elite FS from Lowrance is a feature-packed fishfinder/chartplotter perfect for sport fishing trailer boats.

Trailer Tips • Top 10 tips for buying, using and maintaining a boat trailer.

Boating Bits