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Fishing World
OPINIONS MATTER
INSHORE WINTER REDS • The days may be cold, but according to Greg, inshore winter snapper fishing can be red hot!
FISH FACTS: MUD CRAB MIGRATIONS
ENVIRONMENT VARIETY
CATASTROPHIC OUTLOOK FOR WA’S FISHING CHARTERS
NSW DPI PRESENTS
CHINA FISHING CLOSURES
WHAT’S NEW • Fisho highlights the latest tackle, gear and accessories.
TESTED
TALES FROM THE TUBES • The Tubes on the NSW South Coast has a rich history of memorable catches, none more so than a recent black marlin, an unofficial land based record.
FRESH TAKE • In this first part of his series, “Where you got it from”, Zac catches up with well-known chef and fisho Mark Labrooy.
SECRETS OF TROLLING • Trolling is more than just dragging a lure behind a boat, and as Greeny explains, it can be a fun and very productive method.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED • There are no guarantees in fishing, but there are no shortage of surprises where you least expect them.
SPICE UP YOUR RIGS • Modifying your baits, lures, and rigs can give you an edge on tricky fish.
BRING BACK THE MACCA! • A small group of volunteers, led by NSW DPI and OzFish, have been hard at work correcting the mistakes of yesteryear with an effort to bring locally extint Macquarie perch back to the Macquarie catchment.
FISHING IN TWEED • The Tweed Coast – a popular holiday destination – offers a diverse fishery with an abundance of fishing opportunities.
WINTER COMFORT TRICKS • Embrace the cold this winter and enjoy a productive fishing season in comfort.
WINTER SURF STICK • Chris builds this winter surf rod, perfect for chasing big mulloway in the suds over the cooler months.
SHIMANO
GRIN AND WIN! • Each month we will select five lucky winners for our Grin & Win section. Grin & Win winners will each receives a quality Shimano spin reel!
WIN BIG! • SEND YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CATCH TO PICTURES@FISHO.COM.AU FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN.
COD’S END • Dave heads west and visits “Sid’s”, a piece of paradise on a wild river teeming with hungry Murray cod.
Getting Air • The Airier 4.8 is the debut model from Sydney-based Oceanworx, a cleverly designed alloy boat built for serious fishing.
FUSION BB100 Black Box and 6.5”XS Series Speakers • FUSION’s BB100 Black Box and 6.5” XS Series speakers offers a compact and powerful marine audio solution for a tinny or small boat.
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