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Croads Lane

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30°57'52.1" S, 152°58'47.15" E

Access to shallower water along the bend here fishes well for Whiting and Flathead, yabbies work best on a rising tide

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  • Major Oakes Bridge

    A deep hole here along with the bridge pylons make this a great spot for fishing...

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  • Plummers Lane Bridge

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Recommended Lures for Croads Lane

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Berkley Gulp! Shrimp 2"

Gulp Shrimp 2″

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Dusky Flathead
Squidgies Pro Range Wriggler - 65mm

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Dusky Flathead

Skippy Surface Lure

$13.49
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Whiting

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