Stanage Bay - where to fish in a small boat?

[Scott Williams]

Hi All,
I am keen to hear people's experiences chasing GTs out of Stanage Bay, or more specifically the islands and headlands close to Stanage. I am considering a trip up that way, but only in a 4.5 metre tinny.
The potential areas I see are:
# Marble Island and surrounding islands, there has been a few reports from these islands previously so this will probably be the area of choice, assuming the weather is (very much) on our side.
# Barren/South Barren/Double Rocks area.
# The headlands around the entrance to Thirsty Sound, Pier Head/Arthur Point and further to the south Stannage Point.

Any thoughts appreciated.
Scott.

[Ivan Verhage]

hi
i found the canible groop of islands better to fish as if the wind does pick up, you can ride a wave home.as where with marble island the waves will be hitting you side on.
The closest place with gt potential would be two round rocks, which is between marble island and the ramp, there are afiew exposed rocks as well as the islands.

good luck

ivan

[Scott Williams]

Thanks Ivan, that's the sort of info I am after.
I had read reports from the Cannibal group previously, but the ~35km has put me off a bit. Probably further than I would venture - unless perhaps if it was one of those crisp offshore days.
The distance is what has steered me towards Marble, and anything closer would be a bonus.

Have you had any experience around the smaller islands to the North, Barren/Double Rocks etc?

Thanks again,
Scott.