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THE “LUCKY” FEW
ON THE MOVE • Pulling up anchor and drifting allows you to cover ground and target a wide variety of species.
SWIMMING ROBOTS
ENSURING THE FUTURE OF SOME FAVOURITE SPECIES • There’s been a lot of attention devoted recently to the worrying state of stocks of some of our favourite fish. Despite constant assurances that our fisheries are managed to the highest standards, a range of iconic species including snapper in South Australia, mulloway in NSW…
DIVERSIFYING CATCHES
NATIONAL FISHERIES PLAN
FINDING A NEW FISHING SPOT IS NOW AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
NEW ENVIRONMENT AND FISHERIES MINISTERS SWORN IN
WIN! • Fishing 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.
MAUI JIM PEAHI
BERKLEY SHIMMA SHRIMP
TROUT BLADES • Kevin spills the beans on a simple, yet effective technique for targeting trout in impoundments.
THE GAME HAS CHANGED • Modern marine electronics has provided Top End fishos targeting barra, a game-changing advantage!
A PLEASANT SURPRISE • The skies cleared and the Gold Coast didn’t disappoint with some impressive fishing and a nice start to the flathead season.
FLATTIE RIGS • Sami describes the best rigs for bait and lures when targeting the not-so-humble flathead.
FISH OF THE OUTBACK • Inland Australia holds a few surprises for anglers, as Ken discovered on his recent trip through the centre of Australia.
QUOBBA COAST • The iconic Western Australian ledges around Quobba offer LBG and light tackle sport fishos non-stop action.
GET OFF MY LAND • Fishing access to non-tidal water is often difficult find and negotiate.
THE SIMPLE LIFE • Sometimes the best fishing is the simplest, as Greg has discovered.
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.
HOW THE TIDE TURNS • While chasing rock-dwelling luderick brings back memories of the past, these days, the prolific weed-chewing fish are just as sought after with modern tackle.
Formosa 495 SRT Side Console • After a year on the water, Dave shares his thoughts on his Formosa 495 SRT Side Console.
Towing 101 • Before you hook up the boat and hit the road, have a read of our towing checklist and avoid any unexpected hassles.
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