Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
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Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
Since my last trip to Inverloch I had always wondered how good the opposite side of the inlet would be as a fishing spot. So I dialled up Google Maps and had a good look, plus search around for information on its accessibility. For all intents, it seemed do-able to reach using graveled pathways so I was convinced I could expend a small effort to get to the location.
Parked the car at the end of Lee Road, and seeings it was an advertised pathway I figured I could take my cart. Let the journey begin.. ! now the first 30 mins was pretty much as expected, but the further I traversed, the more difficult the terrain became (sandy soil, ups & downs). All the while I thinking it cannot be much further, soon the pathway becomes a goat track with exposed roots, windbacks, fallen trees. Now I am not a physical chap, the results of a lifetime on the smokes, but golly gee this expedition was literally bringing me to me knees...fricking bleeding cart, what madness was this! 1 hour and 30 minutes later.... I arrive at my afore chosen destination.
Now I knew the water here would have some current behind it, but I was looking for those eddy holes where the fish sit waiting opportunistically. So I was very happy to walk up, around, & about searching. Most of where I identified, really was no more than 2-3 mtrs from shore, deep slow(ish), but with potential. Long(er) story short, after losing a wealth of tackle to snags and 4 hours later, zip, zero, de nada ! I enjoyed the scenery, the quiet, and the peacefulness but leaving empty handed was a bit disappointing.
So, my assessment of the location... would I return, Yes.... but next time I would travel very light and not take my whole flipping kit in a cart. I figure folk who like flicking plastics and such would do well covering ground and plenty of quite shoreline with deep holes. So its worth a bit of effort, if not for the scenery and abundant wildlife, but do take plenty of water, basic kit (food and first aid), and travel light.
Parked the car at the end of Lee Road, and seeings it was an advertised pathway I figured I could take my cart. Let the journey begin.. ! now the first 30 mins was pretty much as expected, but the further I traversed, the more difficult the terrain became (sandy soil, ups & downs). All the while I thinking it cannot be much further, soon the pathway becomes a goat track with exposed roots, windbacks, fallen trees. Now I am not a physical chap, the results of a lifetime on the smokes, but golly gee this expedition was literally bringing me to me knees...fricking bleeding cart, what madness was this! 1 hour and 30 minutes later.... I arrive at my afore chosen destination.
Now I knew the water here would have some current behind it, but I was looking for those eddy holes where the fish sit waiting opportunistically. So I was very happy to walk up, around, & about searching. Most of where I identified, really was no more than 2-3 mtrs from shore, deep slow(ish), but with potential. Long(er) story short, after losing a wealth of tackle to snags and 4 hours later, zip, zero, de nada ! I enjoyed the scenery, the quiet, and the peacefulness but leaving empty handed was a bit disappointing.
So, my assessment of the location... would I return, Yes.... but next time I would travel very light and not take my whole flipping kit in a cart. I figure folk who like flicking plastics and such would do well covering ground and plenty of quite shoreline with deep holes. So its worth a bit of effort, if not for the scenery and abundant wildlife, but do take plenty of water, basic kit (food and first aid), and travel light.
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Re: Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
I have had exactly that same experience in exactly that same spot with about 25kg on the back. Cool spot though.
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Re: Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
Beautiful spot (too far for me)
Too bad the fish didn't cooperate
Cheers Gra
Too bad the fish didn't cooperate
Cheers Gra
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Re: Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
Great report mate. Often looked at that precise spot while google earth daydreaming and thought it screamed awesome.
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Re: Point Symthe - 30/09 - AM
Heaps of 1 arm bandit there on the low tide too from memory when I went around there via boat. Perfect for Whiting!