Fishing World

Fishing World is Australia’s longest established fishing magazine and has been serving the needs of anglers for more than 46 years. Fisho is Australia’s premier fishing magazine and has become known as the “sport fishing bible”. Voted Best National Magazine 2014 Australian Fishing Trade Association.

Fishing World

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Flathead Under The Radar • Reliably catching big flathead is a game of good old fashioned angling skills, as Mark explains.

New Gear

Blizzard Brawlers: Aussie Bass in Winter • Australian bass are an iconic freshwater target species in summer, yet they also bite in winter! Matt Young explores tactics for targeting winter bass in impoundments.

Snapper Debunked • Chris shares his tips and debunks some myths around catching snapper.

Topwater Tactics • THE COMBINATION OF TOPWATER LURES AND SHALLOW WATER IS A RECIPE FOR FUN IN THE ESTUARIES.

What kind of marlin fisher are you? • Trends in technology, tackle, and even social media has changed the evolution of marlin fishing, as Chris explains.

The Science of Fishing Knots • Good knots are the critical link between you and the fish.

Sail Away • Sailfish are a visually exciting and hard-fighting tropical sport fish.

Island Adventures • For those anglers who appreciate the opportunity to get off the beaten track to mix fishing and camping, with a sniff of adventure, island camping holidays might just float your boat.

Snapper starving in NZ • Milky Fish Syndrome is a disease that highlights the connection between land use and the productivity of adjacent estuaries and seas.

Moveable Feasts • Shifting sea temperatures has opened up an opportunity for targeting unexpected species and created the need for more research.

East Kimberley and Ord River • Ken explores the remote and fish-rich Ord River in the East Kimberly.

The Anatomy of Fish • Next time you catch a fish, take a look at its colours, shape, and size and ask yourself why it looks that way.

Caught For The Kitchen • Zac heads offshore with chef and fisherman, Josh Lewis, before returning to Josh’s restaurant, Roko, to cook up some delicious Japanese fare.

Learn To Fly • Saltwater fly fishing is challenging, yet rewarding and a whole lot of fun on a variety of species around Australia.

The Great Aussie Battler • ICONIC AUSTRALIAN REEL MAKER ALVEY CELEBRATES OVER 105 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

Winter Squidding • Victorian-based Tom has some timely advice for cold water squidding.

SHIMANO JUNIORS

Big Bay Blues • In this classic reprint from the January 1979 edition of Fishing World, Ron Calcutt tells the story of a trip to Hervey Bay, an epic tale of catching big kings.

Sharked Again! • Is there a solution for the growing problem of shark depredation around Australia?