shakey55 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Good morning Raiders. I’m heading down to Sth Durras (Batemans Bay) soon with the boat for 2 weeks. Does anyone have any GPS marks they would like to share, just to make things a little easier. Mate there and FAD’s or Wave Buiys in the area and if so do you have their GPS markings. Many local tips on fishing areas and species I might find would be appreciated Thanks Edited March 7, 2019 by shakey55 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Hi Shakey, I will get some today for you. What type of fishing are you looking to do, where launching from, how big is your boat etc? Cheers.............. Dave Edited March 8, 2019 by Croydon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Dis you check our GPS Marks section? https://www.fishraider.com.au/forum/54-gps-marks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Hi Donna, There isn't too many for the batemans bay area, I can add a few if you'd like to include them in the gps section. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Some marks for those fishing the South Durras area. Wave Buoy - 35 42 174 150 20 414 FAD - 35 50 000 150 22 630 Kingfish off Richmond Beach: - 35 42 073 150 19 404 a bit hit and miss not been firing the last year or two Flathead: - 35 57 452 150 22 224 off Pebbly Beach - 35 39 080 150 21 071 off Beagle Bay Durras Snapper, mowie , mixed reef species: - 35 40 679 150 21 505 - 35 37 013 150 21 825 off Point Upright - 35 37 427 15021 825 off Point Upright - 35 40 123 150 21 145 off Wasp Island All the marks are general areas, sound around until you find some fish. Hope these help anyone travelling to the area. Cheers............... Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I haven’t fish down that way but good on you for giving out all the gps marks for the area Got to love the raider spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Croydon said: Hi Donna, There isn't too many for the batemans bay area, I can add a few if you'd like to include them in the gps section. Cheers Dave Yes I noticed that too. Go ahead always happy for input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) On 3/9/2019 at 10:07 AM, Croydon said: Some marks for those fishing the South Durras area. Wave Buoy - 35 42 174 150 20 414 FAD - 35 50 000 150 22 630 Kingfish off Richmond Beach: - 35 42 073 150 19 404 a bit hit and miss not been firing the last year or two Flathead: - 35 57 452 150 22 224 off Pebbly Beach - 35 39 080 150 21 071 off Beagle Bay Durras Snapper, mowie , mixed reef species: - 35 40 679 150 21 505 - 35 37 013 150 21 825 off Point Upright - 35 37 427 15021 825 off Point Upright - 35 40 123 150 21 145 off Wasp Island All the marks are general areas, sound around until you find some fish. Hope these help anyone travelling to the area. Cheers............... Dave Thanks very much Dave. I knew I could count on a Raider. I have a 2000 model Seafarer V-Sea (5 metre) and launching from Sth Durras as long as the ramp is okay. Ive heard there is always a feed if flathead in the bay. I hopefully will be heading to sea looking for some good reefs. Is it worth trolling anywhere? cheers and thank you Edited March 11, 2019 by shakey55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Hi Shakey, The V sea is a very nice boat and will get you plenty of places. The ramp at South Durras (SD) can be a bit tricky with a lot of sand covering the ramp and wind and wave action making things hard to get back on the trailer. I think you may struggle there with a 5m glass boat, but if conditions are kind you should be OK. Otherwise you may have to head into town and use the Hanging Rock facility which is good in all weather. Try trolling around Wasp Island out the front of SD, and the nearby headlands always a chance of salmon, bonito, kings, tailor etc. Often some good squid around the Island as well. Beagle Bay is full of small flathead, but you can sort through them to get a feed. Try the marks out a bit further and you should do OK. There is plenty of good ground off North Durras in 40 to 70m, just sound around and you will find them. Great area for snapper on plastics if your into that. Send me a post when you are down, I fish up that way most of the time, so we may be able to meet up on the water. Hope you have a great holiday. Cheers.............. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 7:52 AM, Croydon said: Hi Shakey, The V sea is a very nice boat and will get you plenty of places. The ramp at South Durras (SD) can be a bit tricky with a lot of sand covering the ramp and wind and wave action making things hard to get back on the trailer. I think you may struggle there with a 5m glass boat, but if conditions are kind you should be OK. Otherwise you may have to head into town and use the Hanging Rock facility which is good in all weather. Try trolling around Wasp Island out the front of SD, and the nearby headlands always a chance of salmon, bonito, kings, tailor etc. Often some good squid around the Island as well. Beagle Bay is full of small flathead, but you can sort through them to get a feed. Try the marks out a bit further and you should do OK. There is plenty of good ground off North Durras in 40 to 70m, just sound around and you will find them. Great area for snapper on plastics if your into that. Send me a post when you are down, I fish up that way most of the time, so we may be able to meet up on the water. Hope you have a great holiday. Cheers.............. Dave Thanks buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 10:07 AM, Croydon said: Some marks for those fishing the South Durras area. Wave Buoy - 35 42 174 150 20 414 FAD - 35 50 000 150 22 630 Kingfish off Richmond Beach: - 35 42 073 150 19 404 a bit hit and miss not been firing the last year or two Flathead: - 35 57 452 150 22 224 off Pebbly Beach - 35 39 080 150 21 071 off Beagle Bay Durras Snapper, mowie , mixed reef species: - 35 40 679 150 21 505 - 35 37 013 150 21 825 off Point Upright - 35 37 427 15021 825 off Point Upright - 35 40 123 150 21 145 off Wasp Island All the marks are general areas, sound around until you find some fish. Hope these help anyone travelling to the area. Cheers............... Dave Croydon i’ve been home a couple of weeks. I tried a few of the marks for no result. Southerly swells and wind didn’t make for good fishing. Plenty of flathead to be caught between Nth and Sth Durras. Thanks for the marks and I’ll be giving some of the others a try next time I’m down there. I did notice some locals on a couple of days head out from Sth Durras boat ramp and head straight out between the island and kept going until out of sight. Not sure if one of the marks is out there but speaking with another local there is a great reddie spot out there. I’ll do some exploring next time. Once again thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Cheers mate, sad to hear you missed out. I've been working a few bottombash charters the last couple of weeks and the fishing has been very hit and miss. Currents all over the place with toad fish starting to move in and take over from the leather jackets! Better luck next time mate. Cheers........... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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