Ultimate Fishing: Australia
by Indy Thompson

Written by marine scientist and lifelong angler India "Indy" Thompson, Ultimate Fishing: Australia rounds up 40 of the country's best places to cast a line, chosen by someone who's spent a career both fishing them and studying them.

Thompson knows fishing isn't just about the catch, it's about the whole day on the water, so each entry pairs a great location with genuinely great fishing. The book ranges across the continent, from Jervis Bay in New South Wales and Eaglehawk Neck in Tasmania to Exmouth in Western Australia and the remote fishing grounds of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. For every spot, she covers when to go, what to bring, and what you're likely to reel in, along with notes on whether a location works for families or for bringing the dog along, plus nearby attractions and places to eat.

Thompson's own fishing credentials run deep: at 16, she landed a 267.4kg swordfish off St Helens, Tasmania, still holding the female junior world record for the catch. She holds degrees in Fisheries Management and Marine and Antarctic Science, and now competes in tag-and-release tournaments rather than capture events as part of her broader advocacy for sustainable fishing.

Equal parts travel guide and fishing companion, this is a book for anglers planning anything from a weekend trip to a full road trip around Australia's coastline.

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