Bought a 5.5m tinnie last Nov and haven't really been able to get out (off Cairns) alot due ot the wind. Must be cursed as work seems to coincide with the good weather. Have fished around the leads and Fitzroy in the chop without much luck but noticed a few boats heading out. Does anyone know of or fished the lee side of the reefs off Cairns which provide reasonable shelter? Not sure how fishable they are in the chop and not really looking forward to the hour of banging to get out there to find out its not protected. Was thinking of trying a few, inside (north) of Arlington, thetord and oyster when the wind is up. Also, has the last six months been a more consistant 'gale' than past years...for anyone whos been around cairns for a while. Thanks