FISHING World fans get a double dose of great summer reading with the release of the January 2014 issue – and the bumper Summer-long edition which is on sale until the end of February.
The January issue features a cover story by Scott Gray who’s been having a ball catching mega snapper on mini jigs and micro jigging tackle. This exciting new facet of the sport is set to hit overdrive in the summer months so don’t miss out on reading up on all the hot tips and techniques in the first issue for 2014.
Sydneysider Kevin Savvas is a gun when it comes to scoring prized estuary fish like jewies, flathead, bream and EPs on lures. This issue he reveals how learning to effectively fish strong currents can consistently deliver successful results – a must read for all keen estuary fishing fans.
Also this issue Dave Rae details his efforts chasing jewies from the stones using his trusty snapper soft plasticking outfits. Keen jewie hunters will glean some great info from this typically informative and entertaining Rae piece.
Mangrove jacks are pound for pound one of the toughest fish with fins. In this issue David Green profiles Gold Coast based jack fishing guru Mick Horn who has dedicated himself to targeting the “red dogs” that guard bridge pylons and canal developments in south-east Queensland. A great read.
Mark Williams recently did a trip to the bass fishing mecca of the Clarence River gorge on the NSW North Coast – he came away raving about the fishing which included a 50cm-plus PB fish for his mate. Read all the details in January Fisho.
Here’s some of what else you’ll find:
Editorial – Never give up, never give in (The fight for rec fisher’s rights)
News – All the latest news and views and hot picks from the Fisho website
New Products – The latest in hot new gear
David Green – 20 years of flatties – How the Flathead Classic has honed flattie fishing to where it is today.
Rod Builders – Mark Fisher builds a top trout stick on a St Croix blank
Knots & Rigs – Live baits rule! Say no more
Q&A – Greg Finney answers your tricky fishing questions
Shimano Juniors – Kids’ Q&A, junior fisho pics
Fishing School – Finding new fishing spots – Relief teacher Sami Omari fronts the blackboard
Boat Fishing – Stacer Outlaw 529
Letters – Have your say
Dean Butler – The Magic River – PNG bass country
Fishing World’s January 2014 issue will be available from your favourite newsagent or as a digital iPad version from the itunes store complete with extra photos, videos and more. Don’t miss out on your copy!