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South Wall Quarry - Troy Hardaker
South Wall Quarry
What is it?
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Headland with fishing platforms situated on both the northeastern side of the headland and also the southeastern side offering anglers protection in some instances. Where is it?
South Wall Quarry is a headland directly opposite Mutton Bird Island just past the old Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club.
What’s there?
There is no facilities situated at the South Wall Quarry apart from a spacious car park along with a life buoy located on the north eastern fishing platform to ensure safety is kept paramount.
Not a spot for kids
What fish should I target?
Everything from Spanish and Spotted Mackerel to Bonito and Tailor in the summer months with Kingfish and Snapper in the winter season.
What bait should I use?
Whole Squid or Pilchards rigged with two Snelled hooks with a small running ball sinker that will allow the bait to sink slowly. Live bait is always going to be best. With Bonito and Tailor being able to be caught it is always a good idea to have a few wire rigs made up ready for some Mackerel in the summer months.
What lures are best?
Metal slugs and soft plastics are the lures of choice at the South Wall Quarry. These slugs prove deadly on Bonito and Tailor in the summer months and do catch a fair few Tuna in the winter months if you are willing to put in the hours. Soft plastics such as the 7-inch jerk shad (pearl white is my favorite) tend to prove deadly on Kingfish and Snapper in the winter months.
Best time to fish?
The south wall quarry fishes well all year round. In mid winter (May, June) work for Kingfish and Snapper and the summer/ autumn months (February, March) tend to be the most productive for Tailor, Mackerel and Bonito
What dream fish might I catch?
Big Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish.
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