96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 13/10/23 Bonefish can grow to just over one metre in length and love to roam the shallows to feed over sandflats mudflats and seagrass beds with the incoming tide. Exmouth Gulf is a cracker of a spot to find this species and they are a popular target for fly fishe...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 10/11/23 Want to see the magic behind all trout stocking in our South-West? Check out the latest video showing the behind the scenes look at DPIRD's Pemberton Hatchery which includes hundreds of fish going wild during feeding time and the highlights from Pemberton...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 29/09/23 A staggering 1 125 competitors wet a line during last weekend's Apex Kununurra Barra Bash which is by far the most in the competition's history! A total of 379 barra were caught with a combined length of nearly 250 metres which to put into perspective is...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 22/09/23 As of this Saturday September 23 until midnight on Sunday October 8 fishers in the West Coast Bioregion (between Kalbarri and Augusta) can target west coast demersal species off the boats. Reminder fishing for pink snapper off the land or boats from 1 Aug...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 15/09/23 Han Yeoh @hanyeoh13 decided to wander the shallows of the beaches around Rockingham over the weekend and found plenty of squid lurking over the nearshore weed beds. You will be surprised at the depths you can catch these delicious critters with Han hookin...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 25/08/23 First-hand proof of a FAD working its magic for pulling in pelagics! This snap captured by Sammy Hitzke Fishing showcases how dolphinfish are just one of the species that are drawn to the devices through the 'oasis in the desert' effect. If you're fishing...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 18/08/23 If you're looking for some of the most spectacular aerial snaps of pelagics look no further than the Instagram page of @hannesribbner. This dolphinfish is complemented by some of the most crisp and stunning billfish snaps you'll ever see. Now that Dampier...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 08/12/23 In case you missed this! - Westport Development Recfishwest continues to have serious concerns about the future of Cockburn Sound following the Government's announcement recently on the final location and design for its Westport development in Kwinana. Th...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 11/08/23 Al McGlashan managed to snag this cracker of an underwater snap of a giant trevally shortly after it inhaled a surface popper not the easiest of tasks given their power and speed once they realise they're hooked! Arguably the hardest-fighting of the 40 tr...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 08/09/23 Ever seen a tunnel made of fish? Check out this cracking cod snap taken by @brookepykephotography off Exmouth who has some stunning underwater photos that we highly recommend you check out. Give her page a follow! Our contributors Sam Russell Jarrad Lawfo...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 28/07/23 This stunning coral trout snap was taken by Al McGlashan which showcases their aggressive strikes on surface lures over shallow reefs. Reef bombies are always a good spot to drop a soft plastic or jig next to in order to entice the strike of this deliciou...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 21/07/23 You never know what burley can bring in next to your boat. Burley trails work wonders for herring skippy and pink snapper but they can also bring in the bigger fish such as yellowtail kingfish who frequently inhale drifting baits before making reels sizzl...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 14/07/23 Concerns are mounting over two industrial projects planned for the Exmouth Gulf which could have negative impacts on this world-class fishery including the removal of a huge stretch of mangrove habitat. Click here to read more about these projects along w...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 07/07/23 To check out the best squidding tips from Anglers Fishing World 's Tony Thwin watch Recfishwest's latest chat with the squid master here on YouTube! Photo credit: @matt.bielecki. Our contributors Sam Russell Jarrad Lawford Peter Fullarton Sedin Hasanovic...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 30/06/23 While stormy days can slam the brakes on fishing they usually lead to a great spike in pink snapper catches in close after the fronts as the pinkies love prowling the stirred up shallows for food. With this fish up for grabs year-round from beach casting...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 23/06/23 Landed yourself a rainbow trout with a full tail lately? It means it has likely grown up in the wild rather than in a hatchery. Many trout that are bred in hatcheries tend to rub their tails against the bottom of the tank over time which can alter their o...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 16/06/23 Chasing the 'big red' is on most fishers' bucket lists in WA's northern regions and are widely considered one of the best quality eating fish in all of Australia. Our contributors Sam Russell Jarrad Lawford Peter Fullarton Sedin Hasanovic G'day > There is...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 06/10/23 It's trout time! Make sure you bring your family down to the Waroona Troutfest at Drakesbrook Weir on October 21 between 10am-1pm to help Recfishwest hand-release hundreds of radiant rainbow and brown trout. More details on Troutfest can be found here. To...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 09/06/23 Moments before a flathead goes flat out at your vibe lure! Another great photo courtesy of @almcglashan Our contributors Sam Russell Jarrad Lawford Peter Fullarton Sedin Hasanovic G'day > Want to know the best tips for taking great fish photos and also on...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 26/05/23 Another cracker of a Spanish mackie snap from the skilled photographer himself @almcglashan. Give his page a follow to check out the awesome underwater pics he uploads from all around Australia. Our contributors Sam Russell Jarrad Lawford Peter Fullarton...

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 17/01/25 It's great to see WA salmon stocks looking so healthy as snapped here by @mat.kleczkowski.photography in our South-West. West Aussie salmon are in bigger abundances and sizes now than they were 10-15 years ago and the upcoming salmon season kicking off fr...