[bazzoo]

Hi fellas, i am interested in getting a good book , well illustrated on australian fish species, not too technical , but with lots of good photos for fish identification , any ideas

 

[Guest]

Grants Fishes of Australia

 

[PoddyMullet]

An oldie ya might pick up in second hand bookshops is Fish and Fisheries of Australia by Roughley (1951). Not current (ie "shark attacks in SA, WA and Vic are extremely rare") but a bit of a history I guess, especially when it comes to fish names used by old salts.

 

[Squidder]

My bible is 'Sea Fishes of Southern Australia' by Hutchins and Swainston. A top book, it includes an illustration, description, distribution and eating qualities of each fish, as well as maximum size.

 

[troppo]

The one I use is the 2002 specialist's book titled, "Guide to tiny fish"

 

[Guest]

More. Grants is pretty good containing pictures and descriptions of around 900 fish as well as the eating qualities. It doesnt mention size or bag limits but these are constantly changing anyway. The book is expensive but I have owned mine for 15 years and I refer to it constantly.

 

[justcrusin]

I use the fishermans handbook by Steve Starling published by sandpiper press in 1992, pennant hills

Its has the more popular australian fish, techniques for targeting them (old book bait mostly), edibilty, areas found etc. Lots of photos of each fish

Cheers Dave

 

[aleg75]

Hey Barry, I usually come accross quite a number of good books at booksotres that then to reduce the price of books, I guess a permanant book sale..........one I picked up for about $6 is called "successful fishing in Australia" it published by AFN and written by Geoff Wilson.

Say the word and I will post it up to you!

Ash

 

[bazzoo]

Thanks Ash , have sent you a pm re the book

 

[aleg75]

Thanks Ash , have sent you a pm re the book

Barry, might have to resend, I havent seen anything in my PM's yet.

Ash

 

[Astro]

i have had a copy of "The Australian Fisherman's Companion" for years now. it is very useful for identifying fish by their tail type, it also decribes eating quality, fishing technique, habitat and growth. it is small and covers a wide range of fish, i have never caught a fish and not found it in this book. i highly recommend it to anyone.