400km On A Micro Boat Almost Broke Me - Fraser Island Part 1

We're Back!! Fraser Island is one of the special places in the world, the largest sand island on the planet and one of the only places that Black Marlin can be regularly caught in less then a few metres of water! This trip pushed the skiff to new limits and was a real adventure, with both ups and downs. Really hope you enjoy the next few vids! Cheers Rod
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Stealth Powerpisher Skiff
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Penn Spinfisher IV 5500, Berkley Carrier 9 braid, Ocean Assassin Archipelago PE 2-5 rod
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[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

Big Trip Rod !! High expectations, Great weather !!! Fingers Crossed for a Baby Black coming your way !!! Looking forward to Pt 2.

[@CptGingerbeardKayakFishing]

Yeeeeeew!! Super video dude! 😁👐👐👐 Love it!

[@StevenSeagull6969]

At first I thought this video was going to be about a micro boat going 400kmh.😆

[@brock6286]

SAME, xD LOL

[@sverreprestrud6522]

tothepoint same

[@brock6286]

AnDrEw122100 *bait*

[@ryker1725]

Me to

[@snappa222]

Me too

[@BradGryphonn]

I'm only 4 minutes in but I'm anticipating that I'll really enjoy this. You're getting close to my old stomping ground. You should head up Cooktown way and fish fish for Spaniards and GTs near the wharf at the mourh or the Endeavour River. Bonus is, you're only about 10km to the reef as well. I've seen metre long Spaniards cough off the wharf. I once got spool on a hand line with 150lb line. I just couldn't hold it and was hoping in vain that the line had been tied on to the reel. Oh, Leathermans are guaranteed for life. I always carry my Rebar.

[@paulievalmadre2691]

But don't bring that little boat, its a bit small for the lizard's

[@peterhavord5984]

Saltwater crocodile numbers continue to increase around Australia's tropical coast so definitely avoid any sort of small boat activity.

[@thomassmith2056]

@@peterhavord5984 no doubt!

[@Mark-nm6zw]

Epic footage there Rob, can't wait to watch the rest of this trip!

[@willkitching]

Can't wait to see the rest Rod! Great stuff mate looks like so much fun!

[@YourFriendJohnRocks]

NICE! Looking forward to the next part! I didn't know about the baby marlin run up past Fraser Island, learnt something new today haha

[@sayhello2pedro]

What a legend!!! You're one keen fisherman. I can't wait to watch the next video

[@AlexBegg1]

So good, that intro was magical man. Can't wait for the next one!

[@JustinFishoFreak]

Never change Rod. I love watching your videos the best kayak fishing videos on KZbin love it!!!!

[@motorv8N]

Absolutely fantastic adventure! Love your boat, mate and Looking forward to seeing more. 👍

[@TripSmith]

Pretty sweet adventure! I know you've got hours and hours of footage to edit.... Can't wait to see more!

[@dantehuang463]

I used to go fishing with a tohatsu 9.8HP, a tank of fuel, rods, baits, lifejack, foods, many many things. Your video reminds me of that.

[@myfish4003]

what an epic trip! cant wait to see part 2 that's where I grew up and learnt to fish. the sandy straights are amazing to fish, its making me homesick

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yep it’s a pretty amazing part of the world for sure, I’ll definitely be heading back soon.

[@zoffinger]

I applaud your spirit! No strange looks from me ;^)

[@rokkitkit]

A comment from Zoffinger!!! Goals! I’ve watched your channel Marty since the Little red DIY kayak, even had the same model in blue as my first fishing kayak👍

[@GoldWave816]

Hello Marty 👋! It’s nice to see you here :)

[@jaydendavian4410]

pro trick : watch movies on flixzone. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@sonnyhenry5184]

@Jayden Davian Definitely, have been using flixzone} for years myself =)

[@TheRealMrCods]

Good to see you back. I also have that Leatherman and have had mine for more than 20 years. Use it all the time.

[@TheLureProject.]

So sick. Cant wait to see what comes next! I have been keen to try the same trip at some stage after watching all the hobie AI guys slaying up there.

[@deanfalvs8516]

Awesome mate. Can’t wait for the rest to drop!

[@Andysfishing]

Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Andy! yep next one coming this Saturday. Maybe part 3 Sunday if I can push through the editing... Man the special trips take so long!

[@heerden2]

Great video as usual and just like you I found a Swiss army knife when I was fly-fishing more than 20 yrs ago and still using it as my go-to tool, go figure.

[@blah4973]

Great little boat, can't wait for you to catch something big keen for part two!!

[@weekendofbernie]

Love your vids mate. Always look forward to them.

[@billthomas2598]

Yewwwww! 20K subscribers Rod, good on ya Bro! Just so you know, your skiff is much better and far more versatile than most of those other larger boats. Another great vid. Can't wait for part 2!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Bill, yea once you get all the gear there is actually pretty comfortable craft and can do most trips. Also good when the tide goes out and you can still drag it to the water if needed👌

[@mjfollmer8506]

Can't wait to see the rest of this trip brotha! Safe travels

[@stojancupic9325]

Good luck on your trip mate love your vids!!!

[@cruzianmehsonusvi5145]

Watching this video made me feel as if it were me going on the trip...awesome my brother...respect

[@loganbrill6849]

Awesome rod cant wait for part 2 yeeooow yeeeooow!

[@collieyak971]

Nice intro, looking forward to the rest of the vids mate 👍👍👍 champion 👍👍👍

[@SuperDuperOutdoors]

Dude...left us hanging !! You bad ass bro. Waiting for the next post.

[@tadhgokeefe1677]

Awesome vid roKKIT can’t wait for that marlin and stay safe :)

[@daleval2182]

When I was young a ran 120 KM in a canoe, in a river in Northern Ontario, I know how broken feels, but still made good memories. Imagine that guy that sailed the Atlantic in a micro sail boat. I like guys that challenge themselves like you and I, most can't leave their phone alone flfor day, good job bud, tough young fella, you'll do well in life.

[@1Deejay7]

Could I get one of those uplifting comments about myself too 😄

[@chrisexplores619]

Love your channel! New favorite! Great video and sound editing, super camera work!

[@SoloAngler]

OK...let's hope in part 2 you catch a fish!!!! Good to hear some quality audio

[@MikaKise]

Incredible as always!

[@drewrosa5403]

Yea boy love all ya vids You will have an epic trip soon m8

[@dylannewton76]

Cant wait for the next upload Rod. This vid reminds me of Josh Holmes' trips on his Hobie Adventure Island yearly to Fraser. a lot of good fish caught, spaniards, big goldens, cobia, longtail, the list goes on.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea I used to talk to Paulo one of the guys that would go on the trip with them that live up this way. Always got me excited to do the trip up. Such a great spot👌

[@garithgriffiths4361]

Dear Rokkit Kit. Thanks for living the dream for those who are still yet chained, but who are endeavouring to break free. Please pal. The suspense is life threatening. When can we expect the next installment. Thanks. G

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, not sure if the dream is quite achieved... work, kids and family stuff is still the priority for sure, but I cant complain if I get a nice trip like this in. Ill have part 2 up this Saturday around 8am. Will see if I can get the final part 3 up on Sunday but will see how late i can stay awake editing :)

[@fishermanextrordinaire]

Really love your videos man.. Thanks

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

Don’t know much about these small boats but I absolutely love Fraser Island cheers from Oklahoma, USA

[@billy-uo9mb]

maaatee this is genus !!!!

[@kevintaxera2743]

The quality of your videos are getting incredible mate. At times I feel I’m watching a movie. A good one at that. Cheers! Keep them coming

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, thanks mate, nice of you to say that!

[@spencerjames5271]

As Always a great vid!

[@gunhoadventures9772]

Jeeez now you got me keen on the next one mate....yeeew!

[@TropicalZooms]

Great set up mate. Something different. Gets along alright. Enjoyed watching. 😃🐟🐟🐟👍

[@ryanhill6745]

Keen to see you hook a marlin in that thing...lokking forward to part 2👍🎣

[@yeahnahyeah7872]

Catch mum marlin and you got yourself a ski 😂👍

[@samuelcarpenter4576]

+lindsay obrien I was figuring we would never see a catch video part 2 until he mentioned he was going after juvenile fish. I thought "he's definitely going to die when he hooks a decent fish."

[@albaharh]

Legend bro, love your show

[@pelagic1188]

Man that made me want to pack some gear and hit the water. Great video mate, what a set up!

[@benalmandres8851]

Another great video, Going the Distance with the Skiff....

[@magicaardvark1]

I visited Fraser Island many many years ago and it is still fresh in my memory. What an amazing beautiful place. I would have loved to go fishing there, but didn't have time.

[@RedfishInc]

There's a thin line between adventure and lunacy. I believe that you've smashed through that line.

[@rokkitkit]

No way! I think we can go way crazier :)

[@markskewes7407]

I love this comment

[@mathewcoats2303]

@@rokkitkit hell yes you can mate I would love to see you go way crazy

[@leblak4631]

Red Fish

[@6.5creedmoorrips6creedmoor2]

Yu

[@notsoclean5459]

3:50 Jinxed yourself! Glad you're okay and can keep making videos

[@pablozef]

the footage is getting better and better

[@victorkaldas7510]

Can't wait to see part 2

[@paulievalmadre2691]

Yeah that was my leather man,I left in the glove box..lol

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, if you can tell me the type of car and the street name I send it back :)

[@stephenslideways9690]

Can't wait for part 2

[@CapeTownBas]

Stoked for part 2

[@mattbean3226]

Awesome channel, can't believe I just found it. I have a lot of videos to watch now. Keep up the great content. I can't wait to travel/fish in Australia/New Zealand one day. Cheers.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for tuning in mate👍

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

My Leatherman goes wherever I go, and has for over 25 years. Great video.

[@FishingwithMarkiMark]

Uploaded 10 mins ago. you already know i'm here :) Nice one Rod yewww....

[@rokkitkit]

Nice one mate! Thanks for always tuning in 🏆

[@FishingwithMarkiMark]

Anytime mate, can't wait for part two. What an adventure! :)

[@tmdills6]

This video deserves wayyy more views! Good job buddy from the other side of the pond!

[@intricatexploration]

Great vid mate!

[@connornavarro9083]

Loved that intro! Keep it up mate

[@tomlo4074]

So existed for this new video and couldn't wait part 2

[@rokkitkit]

Next week part 2 and final part 3 over the weekend👍

[@wayneeden]

Dig it, getting my head around a trip in October and November

[@pakde8002]

I've been waiting a long time to give this one a watch and today there is absolutely nothing interesting on my KZbin so I guess I'm going to Frasier Island.

[@waxer12g87]

Love the PENNs I have a pile of Spinfishers myself. Great reels.

[@timbryant.crypto7635]

👍 been waiting for this👍

[@kcfishing2791]

she's still floating! ;) looking forward to seeing the next part

[@rokkitkit]

Yea she took the weigh pretty well 👍

[@bocroka]

This looks like it'll be a pretty tops adventure. Gotta sub to see how it plays out.

[@nathanhutchison9651]

Beautiful intro champ can’t wait to see you hook up on a big one

[@rokkitkit]

Next week part 2 and final part 3 over the weekend👍

[@volkswatson]

Uh! All excited to watch and.... it’s over.

[@williamatta3279]

Amazing video RodKITKIT I love the Fraser Island fishing videos and I love the footage, the content, and the KZbin channel RodKITKIT Keep up the amazing work RodKITKIT !! RodKITKIT you are my Favourite fisherman in the whole wide world !! And also RodKITKIT you are my idol fisherman as well !! I can’t wait for the Fraser Island part 2 !!

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, thanks for the support mate🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@kudarra5198]

Great vid bro

[@pouletachille]

very good vidéo !

[@PaPakuChanneL]

Hello, I'm from Malaysia. I've watched all your videos. it was great!!

[@captainrickyfla6170]

Sweet vid dude

[@lukejtav7452]

Bring on Part 2.

[@beerfantv]

Great film. Great adventure

[@daviddevine1757]

Get in, I had a feeling we'd get a vid today.🎣

[@rokkitkit]

Back into it from here on in👍

[@daviddevine1757]

And a place I was in 2005. At least ye survived the tigers.

[@chrislay3827]

Mate such a tease! Keen for part 2 etc, but in seriousness take the time you need, you're an artist and art takes time.

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, cheers mate. Will aim to get part 2 and final part 3 done and up for next weekend.

[@callumpugh7065]

Awesome vid First one I’ve seen Of urs Recognised that voice and laugh as soon as I started watchin 🐟

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, welcome aboard mate🤙

[@chpr1318]

🇺🇸Awesome video,great camera work,what an adventure! Glad to see you’re living life thanks for letting us have a peek. Have a great day,keep up the great work,stay adventurous we need more people like you!🇺🇸

[@alexcoghlan4687]

That is really a nice boat

[@exotitan516]

The birds outside your place sound awesome.

[@sharkyshepo8167]

Hey rod, my vid is up and ur in it hahah good to meet ya,

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, sweet mate will head over and check it out👍 great to meet you guys on the trip. You will make an appearance I’d say in one of the later vids👌

[@jayvee2986]

This place is beautiful!

[@unknown-ob9hv]

Very nice! Cant wait to on my skiff for a whole day....just weather is not that good at all these last few weeks. Good luck !

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yea weather is pretty average here at the moment... will clear up soon hopefully!

[@stevethorne3276]

next level

[@loconC2]

Awesome cinematography,!! U gotta hook up with the morning tide boys!!

[@samthemanfish6903]

Been hanging out for your latest vids mate. Look forward to part 2etc. Looks an epic adventure so far

[@zakariyyamoosa2548]

I love you content and your drone footage is amazing. What drone do you have?

[@TheRIBLING]

Those Leatherman are sweet If I carry mine everyday I'd be able to use it everyday !

[@prunejuice3796]

legend!

[@s3clorum]

Cant wait for the other parts of this trip Amazing editing wishing you the best of luck, hope that finger of yours is better ? Are you getting surgery on it or will u leave it be

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, I ended up leaving the finger. Can’t take 6 months off work unfortunately

[@lukejaworski4617]

My stomping grounds. Would have thought it was a little early for marlin. Cant wait to see the next video

[@rokkitkit]

Yea early in the season but still worth a shot 👍

[@jydraw21]

Shes a wild and unforgiving place Fraser mate. Our little crew lost 2 boats on our first 10 day trip there and 2nd trip was cut 6 days short by the weather. But i caught that little black marlin in shallow water so it was all worth it

[@rokkitkit]

Yea I got super lucky with weather, fishing was super slow through

[@jamesrobinson9570]

Awesome!

[@topcat8820]

Maaan I would of had to of taken a deck chair ! Great video dude

[@rokkitkit]

Ha, yep I’ve got a nice cooler for the next trip that would be good it sit down on 👍

[@TheHookandTheCook]

Hey Rob Paul here from The Hook and The Cook loved this clip buddy. I know what it’s like to film for two days and no fish but that’s what makes it real well done should hook up for Calab one day living up here in Noosa now cheers Great channel 👍

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yea was feeling the pressure after 2 days of nothing for sure. Might hit you up if the m up Noosa way.

[@TheHookandTheCook]

Hey Rob you can always contact me or pm on our Face book page buddy have a good one. Alway good for the channel to do a calab we have about the same subs. Just bought a new boat perfect all rounder. Pick it up in Two weeks can’t wait. Cheers for getting back have a good one 👍

[@itsaboutTime2revolt]

LoL @ him cutting the trigger grip off his bait caster rod!! 😅😂🤣😂🤣 I think i would have cut a nitch in my rod holder, before i buggered up and compromised my rod by customizing it in ANY way, especially by way of removing parts with a saw. LoL. But hey...he knows what he's doing, usually 😉