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DougGrant
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 Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:06 pm Post subject: Sydney marlin reports?! |
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Ok, yes yes, we all know Port Stephens is going off its t*ts right now.... but, due to circumstances beyond my immediate control this weekend I am stuck in Sydney.
I'll be heading out for a 3/4 day on sunday and would appreciate any knowledge of confirmed reports from the Sydney area.
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fishcrazy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty sure everyone with a boat is either at Port, or on their way!
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JayyyyGee
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Still about prob not in no's of a few weeks back but even then fish were in 40 meters out to the 12 mile
Still get a few reports fron the trap guys seeing fish on the surface in close on a regular basis
Bonny schools are in close along the coast & thought i saw a dorsal last sat hanging off them we were squiding @ the time
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RipCharts
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Even though altimetry readings are typically more accurate in deep water, there has definitely been a sustained downwelling near Sydney (not a positive thing). If I were you guys, I would be working the eastern edge. Hope this helps.
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TheBream
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| Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:53 am Post subject: Re: |
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| fishcrazy wrote: |
| Pretty sure everyone with a boat is either at Port, or on their way! |
think your right there as i'm sitting here at home in Port Macquaire listening to my base set to the billfish shootout down there at Port Stephens and already a number of stripe marlin tagged!! 
ohh well i'm planning on hitting down there after the interclub so hopefuly the fish will stay around
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peterelio
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| Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| good luck doug.... let us know how u go. |
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BayleyBBGFC
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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DougGrant
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:30 am Post subject: Re: |
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| RipCharts wrote: |
If I were you guys, I would be working the eastern edge. Hope this helps.
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Yep.... radio chatter would suggest you were right.
I didnt get out past 70f.... later than expected start with young kids on board and wasnt able to do a full day offshore... but it sounded like there were a few solid blues and some stripes encountered beyond 300m, and to the south.
Water from 40-70f was between 24.5 - 25.1, with stronger current in closer, notably around the northern FAD. Only very small patches of bait spotted near the bottom, but otherwise not much life seen.
Next weekend.... blue hunt!
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fin101
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| A few blues have been in shallow water lately, and why wouldn't they be there with all the food that's in close, got to eat. |
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