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2 months ago | fishingworld.com.au | Jamie Crawford |Ben Caddaye |Scott Thomas |Mick Fletoridis

Fishing World is Australia’s premier and longest established fishing magazine and has become known as the “sport fishing bible”.
Boat ramp tips - Fishing World Australia

Jan 17, 2025 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

TRAILER boat owners all have one thing in common – we all have to launch our boats using a boat ramp. For newcomers to boating, a boat ramp is a daunting place. And even those of us with boating experience, the process of launching and retrieving your boat can be frustrating. There are a few things that make it easier, including sharpening your skills, following some rules of etiquette and choosing the right trailer, boat and accessories to make the process run smoothly.
60,000 Murray cod and golden perch stocked into upper Macquarie River catchment

Jan 8, 2025 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

OVER 60,000 Murray cod and golden perch were stocked into the upper Macquarie River catchment this week. The enormous stocking effort was conducted by volunteer recreational anglers from the Central Acclimatisation Society (CAS) and the Bundi Fishing club to complement native fish stockings from previous years and also ensure native fish survival in the upper Macquarie River catchment.
Study reveals shark numbers increasing

Jan 8, 2025 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

RESEARCH from the University of Sunshine Coast reveals numbers of bull sharks are increasing, according to a report in the Cairns Post. The Queensland study that tagged more than 60 sharks and took genetic samples from nearly 300 bitten fish. In addition, data from the Queensland shark control program showing drum lines across Cairns caught 13 bull sharks in 2023-2024 compared to none in 2019-2022 reports the Cairns Post.
Stop the National Park lockouts

Jan 8, 2025 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

RECREATIONAL anglers in NSW who use National Parks are being urged to sign a petition aimed at removing lockouts and reinstating access to these public spaces. Numbers of locked gates have multiplied, while access to many fishing spots along coastal and inland Parks has been reduced over the past decade. Sign the petition and ensure NSW National Parks remain open to the public.
Podcast: Big flathead with Patrick Linehan

Dec 20, 2024 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

ON this week’s Fishing World Podcast we catch up with NSW North Coast fishing guide and Fishing World contributor, Patrick Linehan, to chat about tactics for big flathead in shallow water. Listen below and subscribe to Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
BBQ’d Cuttlefish

Dec 9, 2024 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

Ingredients1 Whole Cleaned Cuttlefish or Squid3 Tbs “Bling” Chili Oil Crunch (or your fave Chili Crisp)2 Tbs Premium Oyster Sauce (Mega Chef Brand)1 Tbs Sesame Oil1 Clove Sliced Fresh GarlicThis recipe is simplicity itself relying on fresh squid or cuttlefish, a simple asian style marinade and (like all fish) not cooking it too much! I like to try and keep the Cuttle whole while cooking as it just makes it that much easier to handle and flip in one go as opposed to small rings or pieces.
NSW Murray cod season reopens from 1 December

Nov 29, 2024 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

THE eagerly awaited Murray cod fishing season reopens on Sunday 1 December 2024, following the annual three-month breeding closure. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Executive Director Fisheries Peter Turnell said anglers across NSW are invited to return to the water from Sunday to fish for this iconic native species.
Win Smith Optics sunglasses

Nov 28, 2024 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

SMITH Optics and Fishing World are giving two lucky readers the chance to each win a pair of quality Smith sunglasses, including the Shoutout CORE and Venture styles. Shoutout CORESmith delivers product with environmental considerations, so created the Shoutout CORE sunglass frame from recycled post-consumer water bottles. Each Shoutout CORE frame is made with polarised lenses and uses an embossed logo to avoid the use of adhesives.
On The Sauce: Mark Henry, Solidteknics

Nov 28, 2024 | fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas

MECHANICAL Engineer by trade, Mark Henry founded Solidteknics in 2014 and has devoted his career and expertise towards cleaning up and improving cookwear.