bennoz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Name: Old Mans Hat Type of ledge: low wet ledge Parking: $4 a day. 1st car park you come to which is next to a bus stop and opposite a cafe Public Transport Accessible: Y Walking Distance: takes about 15min to the ledge from the carpark Ease of Access and how to acess: Fairly easy hike. Theres a rock wall (part of the old Q-station i believe), follow the wall to the clif face. theres a path just past the bus stop sign. walk along the cliff face till you get to the cutting. theres a obvious path down the rocks. some loose boulders so WEAR GOOD FOOTWEAR. When to fish: E or NE swell 1-1.5m. Wind E, NE, NW When not to fish it: Any southerly type swell. very exposed in these conditions Target species: blackfish, luderic, bonnies, kingies, salmon, trevs, squid Recommended Rigs/Baits: quite a rocky bottom so use a float - livies, pillies. spinning metals / poppers works well too Phone reception: good Angel Rings accessible: No MAP Big view: zoomed in Safety tips: -Ledge is SLIPPERY. wear cleats. -very exposed in any type of southerly. don't fish. period Check the weather before you go ! http://www.coastalwatch.com/ http://www.bom.gov.au/index.shtml http://www.seabreeze.../graphs/nsw.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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