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Safety concernsPremiumShark attack victim’s wife backs beach fishing ban

The wife of Perth’s most recent shark attack victim says moves to stop recreational shark fishing along a popular stretch of coastline do not go far enough and more swimming nets would make swimmers feel safer.

Bethany Hiatt

Catch of the dayPremiumThe secret behind young fisherman’s success

Denmark youngster Chris Sleeman has a good record of catching big fish and his process is more simple than you’d think.

Scott Coghlan

reeling in WaroonaCommentsPremiumWaroona taking the bait for Troutfest

Fishing fanatics will not be the only ones casting their lines next month as thousands of rainbow and brown trout are released for Troutfest 2021.

Kasper Johansen

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Ben HarveyCommentsPremium
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Why WA fishing rule makers are missing the mark

Fishing from the beach will always be a glorious Australian past time. But will it always be free? WA’s fishing rule makers are asking whether punters who fish from the beach should pay a licence.

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

‘World class’ fisheryCommentsPremiumLake Kununurra filled to the brim with barramundi

The State Government revealed the whopping figure on Sunday, more than eight years since the release of the first barramundi fingerlings into the lake.

Charlotte Elton

Upgrades on the wayPremiumNew boat ramp for Daly River to improve access, create jobs: Minister

The NT government will build a new carpark and ablution block at the Daly River boat ramp after releasing a tender for the works.

News Corp Australia

Fisherman’s friendPremiumDarwin anglers pushing for more artificial reefs closer to shore

Recreational Fishing Minister Paul Kirby says he is considering a proposal to place more artificial reefs closer to shore.

Natasha Emeck

Haul a bit fishy?Premium‘Shark Whisperer’ in court over abalone catch

A well-known abalone fisherman who previously survived a shark attack off of Rottnest Island is in another fight for survival — accused by WA’s Department of Fisheries of breaching strict guidelines.

Tim Clarke

Fishers warnedPremiumFishers put on notice over crab pot risk to wildlife

NT Water Police are urging fishers to make sure they recover their crab pots after a bird became trapped in an abandoned pot on a Top End beach on Thursday.

STAFF REPORTER

Snap, crabby, potPremiumVIDEO: Fishos fight crabby croc caught snatching their pot

A group of Darwinites have proven their Territory credentials by going head to head with a croc for a catch of fresh crab.

ALICIA PERERA

Hogging the menuPremiumPork chop: Croc snapped chowing down on pig at popular fishing comp

A hungry crocodile has outdone all the fishos at this week’s Barra Nationals competition, gulping down a pig as it made its way down the river.

WILL ZWAR

On the waterPremiumVeterans relish a day on the water for Girls Gone Fishing comp

A day on the Daly River made for an ideal opportunity to bond for this team of ex-servicewomen, competing in the Girls Gone Fishing competition.

Will Zwar

Gate lockedPremiumNightcliff Jetty closed suddenly due to safety fears

The Nightcliff Jetty has been closed suddenly due to safety fears following a routine inspection.

JUDITH AISTHORPE

Marine rescuePremiumAdrift fishos rescued from Darwin Harbour in middle of the night

NT Police rescued two fishers in the early hours of this morning after the pair’s boat encountered engine trouble and became adrift in Darwin Harbour.

ALICIA PERERA

‘Unusual case’PremiumMan caught catching single undersized barra to feed elders avoids conviction

AN Aboriginal corporation staffer busted catching a single undersized barramundi to feed local elders on Croker Island has avoided a conviction after being forced to fly to Darwin to face court

Jason Walls

Wet a linePremiumNorthern Land Council expected to soon make East Alligator River call

RECREATIONAL fishing stakeholders have been told a decision by Traditional Owners to allow access to parts of the East Alligator River will be made in the coming days

Will Zwar

Derby fishingFishing etiquette 101: bros before barras

Derby fisherman Wayne Foley weighs in on the proper way to fish with a mate

Wayne Foley

Broome fishingThready out & about ahead of big shootout

A bit of a wag in the wet season tail last week tested some boaties’ nerves in the afternoon trips home to the boat ramp.

Darren ‘Dags' Cross

Gruesome mementoVideoPremiumFisher cops hefty fine for ‘vulgar’ shark trophies

An Albany man has been fined for taking two great white sharks while commercial fishing and later posing with the dead sharks for selfies described as ‘barbaric’ and ‘vulgar’.

Sarah Makse

OpinionPremiumTO groups want changes to fishos’ tidal waters access: NLC

TOP End Traditional Owners’ groups understand the importance to fishos of having access to tidal waters. But they want changes, writes NLC CEO Marion Scrymgour

MARION SCRYMGOUR, Opinion

CROC POTPremiumWarning to anglers after dead saltie found in crab pot

ANGLERS have been warned to be responsible with their equipment after a crocodile was found dead in a crab pot

Natasha Emeck

Bigger boat?CommentsPremiumAussie anglers reel in ‘Jaws-dropping’ monster shark

A group of Australian fishermen have hooked a monster tiger shark so big it had to be held from slipping back into the ocean as it was taken to shore and was craned off the vessel to be weighed.

‘Government must act’PremiumRecreational fishers’ group slams NLC changes to fishing access along NT coastline

THE head of one of the NT’s major fishing bodies has slammed the NLC’s announcement of changes to fishing access over large parts of the NT coastline, saying the move will have a huge impact on ordinary Territorians’ ability to cast a line

ALICIA PERERA

Registration processPremiumLand Council reassures fishos of permit free access to coastline

THE Northern Land Council has moved to reassure recreational fishers they will have permit-free access to more than 3000km of Aboriginal sea country until at least the end of next year

Jason Walls