We anchored in Pilot Bay early evening,in hindsight this was a mistake,during the night the wind got up and it was most uncomfortable,not much sleep had.At daylight we moved into a more comfortable spot but still not very good.
Had an early breakfast and got under way,Went down well offshore as there was still a SW swell and a NW breeze.I was a little apprehensive we might not be able to lay there but there was an offshore wind so not too bad.Fished around the bay for quite a while but only managed some Bluenoses for bait.
Anchored again for lunch.Had a lazy afternoon.
I had heard there was a lot of cray bottom in close but the SW sea was still in so we worked around the outside and allowed for the SW change expected in the night,the bottom seemed good when we set the pots.
There was a NW joggle on but the wind seemed to be dying so we anchored over under Hibbs Pyramid for the night.
As we had hoped the slop slowly moderated and after dinner we were quite comfortable.
This area is well sheltered from the SW wind and swell so when the change came at 2.30 am we were still ok.Most of the other boats now in Strahan,probably thought we were nuts to go past.
Photo Hibbs Pyramid
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