Fishing Wide out of Augusta

Chasing a little info from anyone who may have fished out wide of Augusta. Am heading down that way this weekend and tempted to take the boat in tow. (26ft Fury)

At present weather is light winds and 2.2m swell Friday, up to 3.5m on Saturday and back to 2.4m swell Sunday (This is Margaret River).

Launching wise, I don't believe the marina is finished, but I don't have an issue using the flinders bay ramp.

Looking for some General info on getting out from Flinders bay, any areas to be cautious of with the larger swell? Had a bit of a look over the charts, and some nice looking ground not too far out.

Thanks, any info would be greatly appreciated

Bodie


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hi mate,as you come around

Mon, 2014-09-08 12:02

hi mate,as you come around the corner heading west ish from flinders ramp be aware of the swell if its up. I wouldn't go in that direction if it swell is around 2.5-3.5m, as it breaks from the lighthouse point along to the islands. In the middle it also gets a bit wishy washy, with the water moving in all directions, as well as the wind chop.
There are some submerged stuff, so be carful. If its breaking head south and around the main island, then head out.
Yes there is some good ground not far out, it does get fished, but not as hard as some places.

Also be mindful of the boat ramp on a big swell, the little reefs around the entrance will break and the back of the boat is exposed a little.

Hope this helps, shoot me a pm if you have any queries. Enjoy
I will be home, might go out myself...weather dependant.

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Hi Mate, PM sent Cheers

Mon, 2014-09-08 12:50

Hi Mate, PM sent

Cheers

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Any info on how the direction

Tue, 2014-09-09 12:14

Any info on how the direction of the wind impacts boat fishing from Augusta would be appreciated as well.

Seems the winds will be changing directions over the weekend.

Thanks

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Weather looks pretty good all

Tue, 2014-09-09 19:20

Weather looks pretty good all weekend for down there
, I wouldn't be worried about the wind at all

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