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Stanage Bay
by JOHN GLANFORD
Mud crabs are hard to nd in great condition.
All 4 Adventure spent a few days lming, shing and exploring Stanage Bay and surrounds.
Chris’ 119cm barramundi was an example of what lurks around Stanage Bay. Remember these sh are off limits until February.
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The fishing during October at Stanage was very slow, with a heap of barramundi and fin- germark being spotted, though not many actu- ally landed.
using a live mullet as bait.
Bay at low tide, search- ing the rock pools and around small rocky sections could reveal an abandoned spider shell.
Several anglers found success using dead bait, however lures and live bait were also success- ful on occasion.
The fishers continued to catch more barra and grunter, keeping a few for the table.
How cool that we can find these shells on our beaches?
Chris scored a dream catch saltwater barra- mundi in late October
Crabbing has been very quiet, but as we’ve had a bit of rain recent- ly, they’ll be flushed out in time for the begin- ning of our real crab- bing season.
Earlier on this year, the team from All 4 Ad- venture – Jase, Simon and crew – spent a lit- tle time in and around Stanage and, as I under- stand it, this will fea- ture in Series 12.
At 119cm in length the barra was returned to the water.
Outside and reef fish- ing has also been a little quiet, with only small suitable weather win- dows.
Hopefully, they will be displaying foot- age of the local area and maybe even a bit of fishing – showing what Stanage did or didn’t produce while they were here.
Yet, we had a cou- ple of guests catch fish every day bar one be- cause they were touring around looking for new areas each time they went out.
For what it’s worth, I spent a little time with the crew and found them very genuine down-to- earth people, with a pas- sion to show off what they see while they’re living the dream.
On a windy day, a few of the fishing groups that come to Stanage appear to sit and wish they could get outside in their boats.
Stanage had a bit of rain towards the end of October and, in prepa- ration for the upgrade and future bitumen, the road in has had new culverts placed along part of it.
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Though, it is well worth the effort of go- ing for a walk along our wonderful beaches or taking a rod and chas- ing tuskfish and other delights off the rocks on the incoming tide.
Anyone coming to Stanage is welcome to call in and see me at Stanage Bay Marine, and I’ll let you know of the local catches where possible and what fish- ers have been up to.
We have seen great fish being caught by an- glers off beaches over the years, and what bet- ter pastime than relax- ing on a deserted beach and maybe even catch- ing a fish?
Until next time, tight lines and please re- member the barramun- di closed season cur- rently in effect. www.bnbfishing.com.au
You could explore our bat caves or meander on the rocks at Spider