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February/March 2010

ROTTNEST CALLING
By Mark Davis
Will the salmon reach metro inshore waters again this year? That remains to be seen but, as Mark reports, Rottnest Island is usually a safe bet.

SOME LIKE IT HOT
By Emma George
Mining isn’t the only thing booming around Karratha, with the Pilbara creek fishing scene also going from strength to strength. Emma looks at the barra and threadie action on offer.

TOUR DIARY ‘09
By Scott Coghlan
The annual Western Angler Celebrity Adventure at Thevenard Island continues to grow and last year’s instalment featured some surprisingly exciting shore fishing, as well as all the usual shenanigans on and off the water.

POPPER MUNCHING SHALLOW WATER SAMBOS
By Ryan Street
Ryan and his mates have found a secret spot near Albany, where shallow water surface fishing for tackle busting sambos is par for the course.

QUEENS OF THE BUNDEGI FLATS
By Dave Thomson
When the mercury rises, Dave and his family make the pilgrimage to Exmouth each year, with flats fishing for queenies at the top of their list.

BOAT REVIEW
By Barry Wiseman
Barry runs his eye over Evolution’s award-winning 550 Outsider Island Cab.

FOCUS ON FISHING
By Rod Lawson Kerr
In the first of a new series on fishing photography, we look at camera selection.

EDITORIAL
Could re-stocking using the expertise of Challenger TAFE’s Aquaculture Development Unit be one way forward for fisheries management in WA

SHORE ANGLES SPECIAL
Gary heads south for an overnighter at Bremer Bay

TACKLE AND TACTICS
Hal recounts a moment when it all came together to form one of the experiences of a lifetime

OFFROAD ANGLER
John looks at the South-West’s inland offroad fishing options

BACK LASH
What are the long-term implications of the two-month demersal ban, and was it necessary

BOATING ANGLER
Does personal fitness play a role in fishing?

CAMPING ANGLER
Our resident manbags expert comes out of the closet to look at what makes a good backpack

WHAT’S COOKING
Fish burgers for the kids; simple and tasty

KAYAK ANGLER
Brett hoists the mainsail for a new approach to getting to his favourite fishing spots

FISH TALES
The heat is on for Kletch as he checks out what gives tuna their speed

JUNIOR ANGLER
At home and far away, Ando has enjoyed some memorable fishing sessions and trips

LAST CAST
Bluey ponders increasing local concerns with Colin Barnett’s plans for James Price Point

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