My whole life I have been drawn towards nature. From the Boy Scouts as a kid to adventure sports as I got older. As fitness and health is a huge part of my life I found myself combining it all. I hunt, fish and forage to be able to eat well, stay healthy and fit. The channel is all about my rather urban life in Sydney and what it takes to get my nature fix, fill the freezer and stay fit and healthy.
@outdoorsman7777 Did I just watch you on alone Australia?? Andreas. U were great. I was hoping you won. Love that competitive spirit you possess. I’m the same.
Been a few years since I was in the forests hunting, I'm just doing a bit of research before going back with my oldest son. Glad that I came across this video and it's such an intoxicating experience watching your trip! I almost forgot how good it is camping and hunting out there. Sadly Newnes which was convenience for me is still close because of the 2019 fire, I might check out Vulcan. Might come across your paths and don't be a stranger. Good luck out there!
I also have come across your blog recently and have subscribed. Enjoying the diversity of your camping trips. Good to see you having a fun time with your mate. Cheers, Pete. (Glad you got your rod back)
Of course, I fish and hunt for food but we got bag limits and size restrictions. I take what I need and release the rest. Never noticed trout looking in different directions dispatched or not before. Need to check that next time I fish.
@@Dave-ww5tlhaha yeah keep eating Macca's over fresh fish, gotta be a great diet. I guess clear felling forests to grow cows to kill is somehow better than taking a few fish ?
Considering the thumper rainbow you caught in your video it’s just a matter of time. Browns are very similar to rainbows. It’s more about what creek you fish. Where are you fishing normally? In the blue mountains or elsewhere?
@In Australia we call it camping no I fish in orange area I do fish around turon River and places like that around Bathurst and Lithgow and Rockley area but have never hooked onto a brown dad has said to try fish the duckmaloi River that goes through Oberon area but we don't know where exactly to go to get into a brown
@@cast2catchfishing137 DuckMaloi have browns for sure. It’s a hard river to fish though. Another one to try is Thomson creek dam. No bait fishing but a tassie devil will work or fly fishing. The lake isn’t an easy catch either but some big trout are around. You will get a brown for sure. It’s just a matter of time. 👍🏻
@@tightlines6641 really? I haven’t fished the lake but it’s been on the to do list. Really need to spend more time in the Snowy’s. We do have some plans for Eucumbene spawn this year though.
@@Dave-ww5tlthat means that he (like myself) has heard somewhere along the line that NSW has stocked brook trout in a few places, but doesn't know exactly where. For myself, all I know is that there are apparently some streams in the New England region, & some in the Snowy region, that have brook trout. The DPI website on fish stocking (or Gaden hatchery, where they breed them) might have more info (the DPI site has a map of fish stocking locations but there's hundreds to search through!). According to the website "blue mountains fishing" they were at one point stocked in Oberon too (but I doubt there'd be any still there☹️). I'd also be keen to catch a tiger trout (brown/brook hybrid) which they've stocked around Lithgow (Thompson's, Wallace, Lyell).
Yes I know it’s a popular forest but I know my way around certain parts and have pulled out quite a few critters over the years. Easy? No chance it’s hard work especially due to the pressure.
I actually caught some fish and scouted for the rut. Saying that I missed out on booking any of the state forests I know so if I want to do the rut I might need to do a road trip to VIC.
@@australiancamping Ah thats a shame mate,yes you have to book weeks and even months in advance..still might be worth experiencing the rut even if you don't hunt. Some of the lesser known forests hold deer and will have some action.Might be worth a drive south
Thanks, I was stoked to find the rod and the fishing was a nice bonus. The reel drag is a bit how you going after a week in the water but I hope to be able to fix it.
Your in a nice part of the forest i havnt seen yet.Alot of game for those willing to put in the work. I love the hammock set up too 👌 i may look at getting one.
Yes, big forest that you have to spend lots of time on foot. Hammocks are my go-to. They are colder than sleeping on the ground but also open up so many good camping spots.
This was DuckMaloi river. Great fishing but terrible for paddling. Haven’t fished in Mudgee but a few years ago we did use to hunt for goats at a private property up there.
Thanks but… 😂 Won’t tell as I won’t have any apples left. Got to compete with the animals as well. It’s a smallish tree. Saying that the are actually quite a few trees around but this is my favourite.
Thank you. I am still gutted about the outcome and cross my fingers I get another chance at some stage. Saying that, I am proud that I snapped out of it and did the best of the situation. The time in the VIC high country is something I will remember and the trout fishing was pretty special too. I was an avid fly fisherman as a teenager but have recently taken it up again. One day... I will get another chance at Snake island.
This was one thing that we was warned about but I think due to how cold it was I had no issues. Saying that I had bug spray with me just in case as some people got bit on the education weekend.
Yeah I hunted hard for 4 days. Managed a ripper stag. Hard work getting in and out with everything. You did the hard work and still got the experience which is awesome
I still don't know. It's a workhorse of a bow. I have shot this bow several times a week for years. I guess fatigue over the time could be a reason or maybe some water got in and damaged things as it froze the night before. The bow broke at close to full draw but I never took a shot. I didn't dropped this string or stepped on it. Saying that the bow have lived a pretty hard life as I am a backcountry hunter first and foremost. Serious bad luck either way.
Hey mate. Really enjoyed the video. Brutal ending though. I hope you get another chance soon. I’ve just purchased a ticket for the 22/23 draw. It’s only my second attempt though. Im heading over to NZ to hunt Tahr. I win a 4 day hunt with an outfitter so very excited. Fingers crossed that I don’t have any mishaps. All the best to you 👌🏼
Tell me about it. I was in the draw for 7 years before drawing. Gutted is an understatement. Good luck on the draw, I will be in this year too. If you do draw get in touch and I can give you a few pointers in getting settled over there. Good luck to the Tahr also. It's on the "to do" list.
@glennmcintosh6833 it’s a gamble. I am still gutted it ended the way it did. Still in the running this year and 🤞🏻 I get another chance. Good luck in the draw.
I couldn’t believe it. First time in my life something like this happened… what shit timing. Once in a lifetime opportunity down the drain. Only consolation is that I had a good couple of week after this mishap. Hard pill to swallow. 😢
Thank you. Yes it took me 8 years to win the ballot this time. Hopefully I don’t need to wait another 8 for another chance. Starting to film/edit gives me even more admiration for all the people behind the camera and the editing teams for making everything look so polished and professional. It’s harder than I thought to hunt/fish and film at the same time. Editing is another story altogether.
Tell me about it 😢 I am still disappointed that I missed out on what could have been. Saying that I still had a good time in the end. Just no hoggie action.
