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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OUTDOOR KIDS
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER • Having a flexible approach to lure fishing and lure choice bodes well for productive estuary fishing.
SBT WHAT’S THE CATCH? • Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thynnus maccoyii, or SBT) are one of Australia’s premier gamefish. But they are also an extremely high value fisheries product, due to their popularity as sashimi in Japan.
CLOSURE ISSUES • Back in 2014 the Future Fish Foundation and other recreational bodies pushed hard for political parties contesting the Victorian state election to agree to a removal of net fishing from Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.
LEGISLATION PROPOSED TO BAN DRONE FISHING IN HAWAII
AFMA TURNS 30
BUMPER YEAR OF DUSKY FLATHEAD STOCKING
SNOWY 2.0 RISKS
WIN! • World and Berkley are giving one lucky winner each month the chance to win a handful of new Berkley Shimma Fork Tail lures. To be in the draw, simply head over to our Facebook page and enter our Berkley Shimma Photo of The Month Competition. Winners will be announced on Facebook each month. Good luck!
WHAT’S NEW • Fisho highlights the latest tackle, gear and accessories.
BOOK REVIEW
ATC COMBAT 100
THE GREAT AUSSIE SPORTFISH • For accessibility and unforgettable action on lure, bait and fly, Australian salmon are hard to beat.
GOING COASTAL • Winter on the NSW North Coast offers fantastic fishing for a variety of species.
DALY RIVER MOMENTS • The Northern Territory’s Daly River is a favourite destination for chasing big barra and making memories.
REEL UPGRADES • Customising fishing tackle can transform the feel and performance of your favourite equipment.
IT’S A MATTER OF TASTE • Life on the road comes with sacrifices, but tastless food isn’t one of those, especially if you’re prepared to try new things and catch your own feed.
MAXIMISING DRAG • Smooth drags plus an understanding of how they work is essential for landing hard-fighting fish.
EARLY STARTS • Early starts are synonymous with fishing, but are they necessary for catching fish?
BROOME AND BEYOND • Broome and the Dampier Peninsula offers travelling anglers a diverse fishery in a stunning location.
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.
10 THINGS • New to boating? Pay attention to these 10 tips for trouble free boating and fishing.
STAY CONNECTED • All the latest fishing news, tips, and reviews at your fingertips
IT’S A SMELLY PASTIME • Whether it’s the bait you use or the fish you catch, there’s no escaping it… fishing is a smelly pastime!