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  • AUSTRALIA FISHING ENCYCLOPEDIA

    The Australian Fishing Encyclopedia covers everything the successful and beginner angler needs to know. In over 400 colour pages there are hundreds of techniques, tips, fishing systems and fishing tactics outlined for every style of fishing in Australia. Whether you fish in freshwater, saltwater, from Darwin to Hobart or Perth to Sydney there is every technique for every angler. No matter what your preference: lure casting , fly fishing, game fishing, bait fishing or sport fishing – it is covered. There is an extensive angler dictionary, baits and rigs guide, saltwater boat fishing, saltwater shore fishing, freshwater boat fishing, landbased freshwater fishing and fly fishing sections. The Encyclopedia includes a complete Australian Fish ID guide and an extensive and up to date section on Knots and Rigs compiled by experts Nigel Webster and Bill Classon and illustrated by Trevor Hawkins. Plus an 80 page section on all Australian lures and how to use them and a kayak section. At over 400 pages it is the largest and most comprehensive reference on Australian fishing.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN New South Wales Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN New South Wales Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN Northern Territory Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN Northern Territory Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN Queensland Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN xxx Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN South Australia Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN Tasmania Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN Tasmania Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN Victoria Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN Victoria Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • Make sure your catch is legal by checking the regulations on the AFN Western Australia Fish ID Card! These cards are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • You'll always be on top of local fishing regulations with the AFN Western Australia Fish ID Ruler! These rulers are waterproof, tearproof and crushproof and show every local fish that has regulations associated with it, and of course all of the most popular species.
  • The exciting new 14th edition of the Australian FISH FINDER will help you plan your next fishing adventure. The FISH FINDER was first published in Darwin in 1996. The detailed Top End barramundi fishing maps are unmatched to this day. The book is dubbed ‘the bible’ for its micro charts of rockbars and reefs, aerial photos, mudmaps, satellite imagery with GPS data overlays and all-important fishing spots.
  • AUSTRALIAN FISH GUIDE

    The Australian Fish Guide is an invaluable reference for any angler, freshwater or saltwater, wanting to identify their catch. It contains detailed descriptions and accurate illustrations of each fish, as well as diagrams of the best rigs to catch them. Easy to follow colour coded sections include: freshwater sportfish, freshwater bait species, shark / ray species, estuary / surf species, reef species, pelagic species, invertebrate species and saltwater bait species. Whatever fish you’re chasing you’ll find all the information you need to catch it and identify it in this comprehensive book. There are many books describing the species that are caught by recreational anglers in Australia, but we hope we have provided the information in an easy to understand format for most anglers.  This book provides the information on the species that are regularly taken including their identification and range and some helpful fishing information.  Australian Fish Guide Popular Edition will be a  useful addition to the bookshelves of the keen and occasional recreational fisher in Australia. Available in Flexibound  144 pages.
  • The Australian Fish ID Pocket Guide is an invaluable reference for any angler, freshwater or saltwater, wanting to identify their catch. It contains detailed descriptions and accurate illustrations of each fish, as well as diagrams of the best rigs to catch them. Includes freshwater sportfish, freshwater bait, sharks, estuary / surf species, reef species, pelagic species, invertebrate species and saltwater bait species.
  • Made from hard wearing easy to clean PVC material, AFN's Australian Fish ID Maxi Ruler is one of the longest on the market stretching to 150cm.  This mat conveniently rolls up and is secured with a velcro strap for easy storage in the boat or tackle box.
  • FIELD GUIDE TO MARINE FISHES OF TROPICAL AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA

    This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fish in Australia's tropical waters - including the Great Barrier Reef - and South-East Asia has been further updated and expanded. The book has sold more than 25,000 copies in its previous editions, and is an invaluable reference for divers and anglers, to both scientists and the lay person; to everyone with an interest in our remarkable tropical fish. Full colour illustrations by leading Australian marine artists, Roger Swainton and Jill Ruse, make identification easy. The author has also included an edibility guide.
  • Freshwater Fishes of Australia is an invaluable reference for any angler who fishes in freshwater and is wanting to identify their catch. It contains detailed descriptions and accurate illustrations of each fish, as well as information on distribution, biology, fishing tactics and more. It also includes all the rigs and hints on how to catch them as well. Whatever fish you’re chasing you’ll find all the information you need to catch it and identify it in this comprehensive book.  
  • AFN's New South Wales Fish ID Guide is a pocket sized waterproof fish guide that covers all the popular freshwater and saltwater fish in New South Wales. Over 70 of Australia's most popular sport fish are included in this convenient, easy to use waterproof guide.
  • The Queensland Fish ID Guide is the definitive guide to QLD fish species and how to catch them. Contains accurate fish illustrations, descriptions, and diagrams of the best rigs to catch each fish, this book is an invaluable reference for any angler, fresh or salt water, wanting to identify their catch.
  • AFN's Victorian Fish ID Guide is a pocket sized waterproof fish guide that outlines details on how to catch over 70 species of popular freshwater and saltwater fish in Victoria. The waterproof Victorian Fish Guide fits into your pocket, tackle box or glovebox with ease.
  • The Western Australia Fish ID Guide is the definitive guide to Western Australian fish species and how to catch them. Contains accurate fish illustrations, descriptions and diagrams of this best rigs to catch each species. All the information you need to catch and identify Western Australia fish species.
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