FINDING A FISHING JACKPOT | Getting Stuck High & Dry | 5 Day Shoalwater Bay Central QLD Adventure

[@GregoryMcDermott-p3b]

As an old acquaintance once said before she left to go join the dearly departed .....most of the fish around Shoalwater Bay and Stanage Bay have not even seen a fishing hook so the trip you have completed was awesome.. I've fished Stanage a couple of times and some areas are still not fully explored...👍👍👍👍👍

[@viol8r007]

I grew up in the Whitsundays and shoal water bay is one on my bucket list i left the Whisundays in 97 so many southerness moved their and changed the whole place to a rat race back then ....

[@GregoryMcDermott-p3b]

Amen brother....we just can't keep our great fishing spots to ourselves anymore....... well tight lines and go explore Stanage Bay you will love it.

[@GregoryMcDermott-p3b]

As well as Shoalwater Bay ...that place is awesome.

[@gregswickedfishing]

It's certainly one very special place and due to it's remoteness I can't ever see it changing

[@CoastfishTV]

A very 'Malcolm Douglas' style to this feature. This clip gets the win as my favourite GWF episode.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate and it's exactly what it reminded me of while I was there. Looking forward to doing similar trips in the future. Thanks again mate

[@malmissingham6033]

crikey Greg, you are a wild man legend. Suggest load up on Hydralyte salts before and during to avoid dehydration cramps.

[@gregswickedfishing]

hahaha thanks mate. Cheers

[@Oscarcat2212]

Well done on the fish. You earnt it with the effort you put in.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@andrewmann9227]

Great vid mate. A tip with the sandfly bites. I suffer badly from them too and the best thing I’ve found to treat the bites is a hot coffee/tea. Stir it with a tea spoon and then touch the hot teaspoon to the bite. The heat neutralizes the itch and stops it blistering. Obviously keep the teaspoon cool enough that it doesn’t inflict actual burns but as hot as you can handle. Works every time. 👍

[@julianmoerman770]

Old boys told me about bruit deodorant..the stick one..stops bites and itch.... been a success for yrs

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate. Cheers for the tips I will keep it in mind for future trips. Cheers

[@gregswickedfishing]

cheers mate

[@WesFokkema]

Take mozzie coils or those battery operated insect zone apparatus.

[@bfpeake933]

Good stuff, reminds me of the everglades

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate

[@Voltys_fishing]

Best video i have watched of yours mate 👏👏👏👏 The clarity in video scenes The drone footage The scenery Wow 😮 It aint always about the fishing But Where it takes you Loved it Cheers

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate I appreciate the kind words. It was an adventure to remember and I'm looking forward to doing another one some time. Cheers

[@markspalding6092]

Absolutely brilliant Greg! I’m yearning to do a trip along similar lines. Trips like this aren’t easy & you need thorough planning & plenty of guts to see it through. Never seen that side of it up there in the skinny sections at the head of the creeks, thanks so much for taking us along with you & providing a ton of inspiration. Cheers!

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks heaps mate and yeah you're right. It's a huge effort but well worth it when it all comes together. Cheers mate.

[@petemacgregor5332]

So good mate, go little rippa. cheers Bonza

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate little rippa doing ripper things that it was intended for. Love it

[@davidellenden8089]

Once again Greg you've kept us enthralled !! What a brilliant place to go fishing. Thank you for all your effort in making these video. It's much appreciated !! Until the next video, tight lines !! Cheers ... Dave.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed them. Beautiful part of the world up there and so glad I did it. Cheers

[@slicenstab]

Epic video mate. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏽

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate cheers for watching

[@Bicko72]

Well done 🎣

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate

[@WEEKENDSOUTDOORS]

Unreal mate! I found you recently on your hamo island video! Loving the videos mate. Cheers

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate I'm glad you're enjoying them. Cheers for the support.

[@paulmarnane1192]

Thanks for taking us on the trip, Greg. Loved your commitment to the creek. Slow down and enjoy, give or take the sand flies.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks for watching Paul, I'm glad you enjoyed it mate. Haha yeah I could have done without the sand flies lol. killer

[@Spearfishing-Downunder]

That’s an epic adventure Greg!! Loved it!!

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks heaps mate something different and I loved it. I could have speared Barra from the bank lol

[@Spearfishing-Downunder]

@@gregswickedfishing 😂🤣

[@atmm89]

Greg, I was there in the 70's on exercise Kangaroo 1/2, it was hard, no doughs about it

[@gregswickedfishing]

Wow mate that's really cool. Tough place that's for sure

[@craighuxley3803]

How amazing is that footage of all the bait and fish from the drone. Another great episode Greg. Thanks bloke appreciate your work

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate much appreciated. It blew me away seeing those fish on the drone. Cheers

[@craigparker4108]

At 24:12 a turtle stuck it's head out to see what's doing when you hooked that Barra. Some nice creeks there but midges, not camping with them ever again.

[@gregswickedfishing]

haha yeah it was cool to see one that far in a creek.

[@dominiceggins9409]

Mate great videos, what an absolute treat it must be to venture into these remote areas. Also grab yourself some magnesium tablets for the cramps best thing I’ve discovered especially when your out on long physically demanding adventures.

[@gregswickedfishing]

thanks mate it was on hell of an adventure. Yeah I carry magnesium tablets on me and should have taken them before bed to avoid the cramping at night.

[@scottforan1261]

Great trip mate and impressive footage. Well done

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you liked it. Cheers for watching

[@craigpower7934]

Great videos Greg really enjoyed both takes a lot guts to do trip like that but its worth it keep them coming 😊

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you liked them. It was a high risk with high reward trip and I'm glad it paid off. Love it. Cheers for the support.

[@lexirwin]

Great 2 part video👍 - was keen to know how the vehicle parking at Roslyn Bay was for security?

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate. No issues yet

[@travispeck-ld8wf]

Awesome creek session mate 🎣👌🍻

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate thanks for watching.

[@curt.mccartney]

Love ya channel mate getting out doing something bit different 👍

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate I love those kind of exploring trips.

[@Rexy888]

The place is amazing up there great vid thanks.

[@gregswickedfishing]

@Rexy888 thanks mate it's a special place that's for sure

[@saltwaterfishingnq]

That creek spot with barras and jacks was mint mate. I could picture the soliders fishing there too lol after training

[@gregswickedfishing]

@saltwaterfishingnq thanks mate glad I went to the effort of exploring. Epic spot.

[@pearcebrown1043]

Epic trip mate well done

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks, mate. I won't forget it in a hurry that's for sure

[@blackopaldirect]

Most common words in a fishing video. Look at that! And see ya buddy! 😂😂

[@nevanalthaus2387]

👍👍 What an awesome trip.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate it was epic and I can't wait to do something like that again sometime. Cheers

[@RicciSmith-o8n]

Great trip iam jealous

[@gregswickedfishing]

thanks mate

[@smhenare]

Awesome trip, Thanks for the vid

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate cheers for watching.

[@jeffreygates5788]

G'day mate another tip for midgies/sandflies. Try lavender oil , it works

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks for the tips mate. Cheers

[@AndrewRamsay-w1k]

Mate Ive 4 trips to Shoalwater love the place

[@gregswickedfishing]

She's a special part of the world that's for sure. Cheers

[@bfvanish]

you are the man! Soooo cool

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you like it. Cheers for watching

[@WesFokkema]

Cool content. Be chuffed to do that solo.

[@lukeottaway2216]

That was great I love your content

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Cheers for the support

[@michaelpeslow2839]

How good was that!! thanks

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you liked it. Cheers

[@Knightysfishingadventures]

Hey Greg, just subscribed. Get yourself a THERMACELL Awesome piece of kit. Bunnings have them. Sandflies hate them...

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate. Yeah I really wished I had taken one and it will be on board for future trips. Cheers

[@NHL4740]

Try OFF Tropical strength. It’s the best moz n midge spray.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate

[@crikeymacca]

Sorry mate nice video but I couldn’t help myself with the first comment. I’m gunna have to head that way for a trip. Looks epic.😊

[@gregswickedfishing]

Haha you're a worry mate lol. Wicked part of the world up there mate. Pity it's so far to go but

[@The_Bushman]

​@@gregswickedfishing Thats what makes it so good.

[@jackcowling3277]

Hey mate I live in yeppoon and just wondering why you didn’t launch from stanage bay? A long trip from Roslyn bay

[@gregswickedfishing]

Hey mate, I talked a bit about it in the part 1 video. The dirt road into stanage was terrible at the time I was heading up so Roslyn was a better option.

[@jaar8320]

Great episode mate, do you have to worry about crocs at all where you were there?

[@gregswickedfishing]

thanks mate and yes as I mentioned in the vid you have to be croc aware in that area

[@scottyzfishing5660]

That's awsome Gregy what a mad trip mate and how's them shows of Barry's from the drone 👌 ps I thing old mate dingo was calling in the pack for a snack on your old chicken legs to champ he would of smelt you a mile away 🤣👌

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate it was an insane trip I will remember for ever. Hahaha he totally was tracking me down. I'd say he was close by when he stopped howling and was probably watching me lol.

[@paulrichard7141]

That was a yowi mate

[@gregswickedfishing]

hahaha

[@Fishnbrathas]

Just subbed Sweet vid man just started my own channel and love it keep up the good work

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate much appreciated. Thanks for watching

[@Jason-rs6co]

gday bud. just admiring the boat. what is it size and make

[@gregswickedfishing]

Hey mate its a 5 mtr Offshore Marine Master. Full build vids are on my channel from not long back.

[@Jason-rs6co]

@@gregswickedfishing cheers mate looks very comfortable. capable boat

[@SteveOOzFisho]

Epic trip, you've definitely got an eye for capturing interesting footage. Get sick of seeing the same tired rubbish from blokes that have run out of ideas, going on a trip like that solo and exploring those upper creeks in croc country takes a fair bit of intestinal fortitude. Well done mate

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks for the kind words Steve, its much appreciated mate. Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks for the support. Cheers

[@Finz0n]

15:40 sounded like u were recording ur jail time in that bit, “lits of mozies, nearly empty on spray, I’d like to get out of here tonight, I don’t have to long

[@gregswickedfishing]

hahahaha it felt like that

[@crikeymacca]

So you’ve got a weapon for the boys? 😅😅😅

[@gregswickedfishing]

Macca macca macca lol

[@crikeymacca]

@@gregswickedfishing 😂😂sorry. I’m from NSW mate. We think different

[@paulrichard7141]

A yowi is Australian big foot

[@gregswickedfishing]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Cheers for the support

[@ernsthorn2788]

A silly question from a geographically challenged Alaskan. Are there no crocs in that part of Australia?

[@gregswickedfishing]

Yes mate as I mentioned in the video they're not super common in that area but they are there.

[@OTTadventures]

Do yourself a favour mate and put some lights on your boat best thing you will ever do 👌

[@gregswickedfishing]

hahahha

[@WesFokkema]

Take bushmans gel/ cream or there's a natures owns cream which works well. Yes a good net would ne better.

[@Harldin]

You should carry some Electrolytes with you, great for cramps. Can get them in a tablet form at your chemist. Spent 20 years in the Army and fishing is a far better way to occupy your time in Shoalwater Bay than playing silly buggers running around the bush.

[@gregswickedfishing]

Cheers mate I normally take magnesium tablets but just didn't realise how dehydrated I was.

[@amypage8696]

Did anyone else spot the crocs in this video or is it just me?

[@RawiriG69]

Timestamp? I was looking too

[@gregswickedfishing]

Do you mean the white ones on my feet ? lol

[@PeterMacGrergor]

Get rid of those treble hooks.

[@gregswickedfishing]

There's many reasons trebles are the better option for this style of fishing.