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We wind back the clock to when we first got our blue dog boat in 2025 and started our 12 month fishing trip up the coast.

Starting off with em catching her first ever Western Australian Dhu Fish

#fishing #camping #boating

James and Jacq are travelling Australia in their 150 Prado and Stabicraft. They have a very similar set up to what we had been doing our trip in.

They are expert top water fisher-people and keen travellers who have an impressive resume of fish caught around Australia.

They are beautiful people, who love all things outdoor, we discuss travelling Australia on a fishing trip and how much money fishing (new) influencers make

Getting bogged in my tinny at Shady Camp in Darwin turned into one of the wildest moments of my Northern Territory adventure. What started as a simple day on the water quickly escalated when the outgoing tide dropped faster than expected and left my tinny stuck deep in the mud, completely exposed in one of Australia’s most infamous saltwater crocodile hotspots. Shady Camp is known worldwide for its massive saltwater crocodiles and dense croc-infested waters, and when I stepped out to try and free the boat, the reality of just how close these prehistoric giants were became very real. I could hear splashes, see eyes in the water, and feel that intense pressure of being watched by apex predators perfectly adapted to these murky tidal flats.As the crocodiles cruised around me, waiting patiently in that eerie stillness, the entire situation forced me to stay calm, think clearly, and work my way out without making a single mistake (NOT). What makes this spot so unforgettable is that Shady Camp has some of the highest concentrations of wild crocodiles anywhere in the Northern Territory and World, and being stuck with them only a few metres away gave me a whole new respect for these incredible, powerful animals. The adrenaline, the isolation, and the sight of those massive crocs sliding through the water made this one of the most intense travel experiences I’ve ever had.

Twigg retells the story of how he got stuck at the Montebello Islands and all the Boomers, people with Australian flag and holden commodores as profile pictures came to the rescue through the form of abuse on social media.

I catch up with Jackson Coffey just after he finished his half lap of Australia in his 6.6m Trailcraft with his old man, sisters and a few characters along the way.

We talk about the trip and all things that has lead him to where he is now.

He was happy to be on land but has some big trips cooking, so stay tuned

Jacko recently shaved his beard and hair to help raise money for his mate Steve, a dad of four fighting MND.

I have attached a link below where you can help

https://www.gofundme.com/f/waves-of-hope-a-dad-of-4-fighting-mnd?attribution_id=sl:d246b315-f330-45a9-9742-1dc6f6a0e7e6&lang=en_AU&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_story

I sit down with Mark Jones and we talk about his extensive portfolio. Starting out working for Malcolm Douglas at his crocodile farm then becoming his videographer. Later working For Fishing Western Australia and then producing his own content.

We talk about the Kimberley and some near death experiences

Mark is about to start producing a new film named 'Stories in Stone' which will feature Hugh Jackman https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/stories-in-stone/

I sit down and talk with Ash all things Billfishing. Mainly chasing Sailfish in Broome Australia. We talk about their record season, his Australian record and the wild conditions they get up North.

He talks about an App he has been help testing called Fishiby which is meant to be released at the end of the month, which helps track user data to provide the best fishing locations based off your previous sessions.

Filled with knowledge this one is well worth a listen

Neil from Fantasea Fishing comes on the Fish Tank and we talk about game fishing, red emperor, coral trout and everything the Pilbara has to offer

I sit down and talk with Marsh the Owner of CNC Marine about upcoming projects and products for the next 12 months

I sit down with Josh and we talk camera tactics and fishing the famous Ningaloo and Exmouth area. He gives some epic tips and tricks to help new and old on their photography journey

We talk boats with the owner of CNC Marsh as he gives us some insights into the construction and design of these off-shore weapons and how they are all built to commercial spec

We talk fishing, techniques for snapper fishing in Western Australia and some of Ash's personal feats in fishing

We talk about how we got a boat sponsorship and our boat journey over the last 24 months

Episode 2 - Fishing sponsorships, how to get them and how to reach out to brands

An introduction to our (unprofessional travellers) journey of travelling Australia, Fishing Sponsorship and boat deal.