FINDING SOLITUDE | Solo Hiking/ Camping in Wild n' Windy Aussie Wilderness

I head into the wild, windy and rugged Australian wilderness and for a solo overnight camp by a stunning river. Hope you all enjoy the vid!
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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

This was a wild and windy weekend. But, mate! What an incredible place! Also, big thanks to everyone who has signed up to my Patreon. Your support really means a lot and allows me to continue to make these films for you. If you find value in my videos, it would be great if you would consider supporting me. Thanks folks and I hope you're all keeping well. www.patreon.com/scottysgonewalkabouts

[@AlexCimmaronBS]

Epic video as always.

[@fisho1288]

Bro do not ever rest your reel on the sand. It will last a life time if you look after it💯👍

[@kanes3035]

Your channel is awesome only came at about 30k but I’m loving the channel just because u ain’t the best fisho doesn’t mean anything you still catch fish! You should definitely do some fish catch and cooks tho I think I’d speak for a lot of people when I say that :) p.s please don’t leav your reel in the sand I cringed so hard 😂😂😂

[@aydenhopping1359]

You asked what we want to see.. exactly what you're doing. A nice hike, a beautiful camp, a spot of fishing, a cold bev around the campfire. Tips and tricks, plant knowledge, bush craft. You're nailing it. I've just finished 11 hours at work and it's so nice to watch you be free right now. Can't wait to get out again, your vids keep me sane. Thanks mate

[@mudgutzadventures436]

We quite enjoy watching the fishing too. It's part of your trip and your getaway. I like seeing the entire package, The hike in, the setup of camp, cooking dinner, fishing, relaxing at camp and whatever you get up to. It's all part of the journey

[@michaelnoakes8566]

You have perfected the ability to create a well rounded camping experience, which camping usually includes some fishing. Don't worry about what people want or don't want; you cannot ever please the mass anyway. When you start letting viewers dictate what your content is it will no longer be you sharing yourself with others; it will just be another job, along with the stress that comes with such things. That's counter productive to what you're trying to do here. Those of us that enjoy your channel the way it is will always be here; those that don't will leave and find new interests; new viewers will fill in behind them. Be true to you brother and in doing so you'll be true to your viewers. Have a great day.

[@chrisdewhurst719]

Great comment. I concur.

[@gabijones2445]

You keep showing me your beautiful country, and you can fish all you like. Honestly, the biggest reason I watch your channel, is you; your stories, your reactions to ants crawling up your legs, sand being driven into your eyes, catching a fish, seeing a beautiful view... other people "go camping", but they don't have your particular perspective. Do what makes you happy, what works for your soul, and take us along now and then. Take care, stay well.

[@animavesta1319]

give this comment a like if anyone would enjoy him putting some fishing videos up on the side when he doesnt have time to get into the bush. could be cool

[@aydenhopping1359]

Dope as idea

[@sonyavincent7450]

Love all your content but the fishing is my favorite! And I've literally never touched a fishing 🎣 rod in my life!

[@jwinaccount]

Keep the fishing, one of the big appeals to the channel is honesty. Also, it’s a pretty great meme probably make a funny tier people can support you on as well.

[@devono7230]

The fishing adds to your videos. I also like to see the different plant species and any info you have about them. The birds, can you get into the bird life

[@TheRhymenocerous123]

Another great vid Scotty, keep the fishing. I agree with keeping locations secret, but would you be able to include in a video how you navigate and find your way in and out of places without getting lost? I'm keen to get in to solo trips but that feels like a major obstacle! Thanks mate!

[@itchyvet]

It's called a G.P.S. never leave on any hike without one. Research too through archives historic sites helps a heap too.

[@spacejumanji5266]

Don't ever stop fishing Scotty!!

[@DebOxy]

Weather has been great Scotty, except for some gusty wind, half expected to see you have been out bush 😉👍 ...and I am 110% with you on not sharing the locations, social media has not been great for some locations being loved to death. good thing is tho, some of us locals do know where you are 😉 and not breathing a word 😁

[@joelawes4095]

Enjoy the fishing but would also love to see more of your bushcraft skills - especially around things specific to Australia that we might not find in Europe and elsewhere. Keep it up though Scotty, love watching your videos!

[@andrewarnatt3903]

Hey mate, I’d like to see more of you catching and eating the fish, adds to the outdoorsman style of your videos.

[@michaelegan9434]

Lol, lots of guys giving you a hard time about your reel in the sand. Old fly fishers trick. Put your hat on the ground, put your rod on the hat with the reel inside the hat. No sand, No dings if you’re on rocks. Easy Peasey

[@dylannewton76]

All the fishos dying a thousand deaths watching that reel sitting in the sand a few times.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

😂

[@MaxFISH.]

I am one hahahahaha

[@haydaral-ali8612]

I died watching him put the reel in the sand

[@JeanTheDweller]

mate you can say that again XXXDD

[@JeanTheDweller]

keep up the good work scotty, love the fishing!

[@joemagee106]

Epic vid mate. You have been a big inspiration for myself. Keep the fishing and keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next. 👍🏻

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@lukevaughn1633]

I do enjoy the fishing, very much.

[@scobe2812]

Scottie don't thank us......thank you. And the fishing is cool....Can't wait for the next vid.

[@shaddonaghue]

Another awesome video mate 👍👍. Im happy you don't give the locations away, just need to get out there like you said 👌 cheers shad.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate!

[@jimneice2644]

Nice Job catching the fish Scotty... and yes I think you should do a little fishing in more video's .I like that you care for the land and the environment ,it is all a blessing and if we take care of the natural environment it will be a blessing for many generations to come.Thank you for your video's and keep getting the word out for us all to keep the beauty of the land beautiful by not trashing it.(Pastor Jim Neice Wichita Kansas USA)

[@flash2mc]

In lockdown in Sydney. Working my way through your back catalogue. Sooo grateful 🙏

[@timfarris4499]

Really enjoy watching your whole adventure including the fishing! It helps show everyone even though you maybe going for a hike there's so much to enjoy and take advantage of on every trip you take.

[@chambmattise1410]

Nothing worse than surfers or fishos blowing up joints on social media and same goes for these majestic spaces. Share the vids and keep the locations on the DL 100% I rekn 🤘🏽

[@ptph37]

Trying to workout what you mean by DL ?

[@solitarywoman6204]

D L = Down low 💖

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Lovely & relaxing, good decisions made, love the plant identification & bushcraft, Thankyou.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Keel up the fishing it all adds to the fun keep walking around and stay safe

[@williamthegriffin6185]

Enjoy the fishing. Appreciate that you protect the treasures you have down under. I hope that all who watch do take note to pickup, what I call 'the stain of humanity '. I always leave it as clean, if not better than I fine my locations. Love the videos!

[@bengibson3411]

Another great video Scott. I totally agree with you about the negative impacts social media can have on our beautiful Aussie bush. Ive seen many great streams that I frequent get ruined (overfished and crowded) by people sharing the locations on social media.

[@JustOneKnight]

fishing is acceptable its part of the life. Loving the vids thank you for doing them the places you have been to are amazing and inspiring for people who have not yet had the pleasure of such trips. Keep them vids coming.

[@archibaldthesimple]

"definitely not a fishing channel" he says as he drags he reel through the sand. You don't say Scotty lol. Give a hand line a bash mate. When I go bush I just set a handline line right by camp first thing, put a rock on it to hold it in position, then clip a bell to it so I know when I get a bite. I love hand lines, so simple.

[@limeybonesjones7395]

they do work rest in also rest in peace old mate scotty's reel

[@chrisreed2755]

Very coolo river 🤓

[@jennya2439]

I enjoy all components of your videos including the fishing, variety is always interesting. Plus I love watching a fellow Aussie in the bush and as I’m from WA it’s amazing to see all those beautiful rivers as we don’t have as many ☺️

[@pinebearclub]

Who knew that I would enjoy a Aussie fishing and cooking channel! Good on ya mate! Bryan from Vancouver

[@63off]

The wind got calmer the further down into the valley you went, and so did I. Keep the fishing, it's part of who you are.

[@AmyOutdoors]

Beautiful spot Scotty, and totally understand why you keep them to yourself. Great work packing out other peoples rubbish! And loving your campfire extinguishing technique 👍

[@timfarris4499]

Enjoy your videos! Hiking, canoeing, camping and bushcrafting is what it's all about. But fishing is an added bonus to enjoy the outdoors when you're in the right places. Keep the fishing in your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@ddw-ge1ss]

This is the life. Can’t wait to travel when these shitty lockdowns end

[@craigbickley]

This is one of my regular and favourite day walks as well as one of my top 3 camping locations. Thanks for not revealing the location Scotty as it can already be busy enough at times. As you said, social media can sometimes be an issue and I wouldn't want this place to become a super-highway for hikers/campers. Keep the fishing in the videos mate, it is good to have the variety.

[@AmyOutdoors]

Looking forward to watching this one later tonight. Great to see you getting out again Scotty 👍

[@amandalove5841]

Love your channel Amy 😊

[@AmyOutdoors]

@@amandalove5841 😊 thank you so much Amanda!

[@lukesticklen6955]

I think everyone loves a mixture of fishing and bushwalking even some lite hunting. Catch and cooks are so awesome and makes for great viewing. The more fishing you do the better. Mixing it up is always good. Heaps of stuff on youtube on bass and cod to help you learn. Keep up the awesome vids.

[@marshalldmi3]

Keep going with the fishing for sure! It doesn’t matter if you catch one or not! Awesome job like always 👍🏻

[@MrWildWales]

Food looked really nice 31:00😍

[@Australianzwayne]

Watching you fish, catch snags and small fish is just fine mate. It’s all part of the experience. I enjoy watching you show us the great outdoors. I camp with the family but can’t cover the ground you do champ. Go safe.

[@20molecula]

Love your videos of Australia and I’d visit your continent if I could. I’m from Canada and I showed you to him. We both like the accent and keep the videos coming!

[@johncopas8371]

Hey Scott love the video buddy. I was with the group you met over the weekend. Thanks heaps for the lift back to the cars. Will share you vidoes with everybody. Cheers

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

G'day mate! It was great to meet you guys and glad I could help you out with a lift back to the car and save you those extra kilometres of walking haha. All the best mate!

[@20molecula]

I didn’t complete my comment. I meant that I showed your videos to my brother and he thought it was great. Congratulations on your recent marriage!

[@MrErik038]

i enjoyed that verymuch ,thanks ,greetings from holland.

[@markwalsh6714]

Just love your videos. I just wish I had that in the U.K. on my doorstep.

[@robking4437]

What a great video ....you were sooooo excited to catch that fish ......brilliant!!....but take it easy bringing them in or you might get a face full of lure ...which wouldnt be good ...cant wait for the next one !!...

[@ViperOptix]

I'm loving the fishing.

[@ViperOptix]

Spinner bait with Zman motor oil grubz, Bass candy .

[@ViperOptix]

for surface, Sammy 65 lucky craft.

[@ViperOptix]

Also use Fluro carbon leader.

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@PedroThai]

I will be trying out the Apple crumble next time I go camping. U bloody ripper mate. Cheers

[@RS-chino]

You do you brother.

[@banjobushcraft8454]

Sprinkle some broken short bread biscuits on top of the finished apple 🍏 crumble to soak up juice like a pie 🥧 topping. With Xmas coming they be selling heaps of them 🤣

[@Mckee11]

Love fishing and plant facts all of it ends up as great balance to the videos. I can't talk for everyone but I watch the channel for the raw content

[@lilly9787]

Lol. Love your videos. Fish or no fish😅

[@BeanFlickinFishin]

Keep the fishing going mate

[@stevemoore3384]

Keep doing what you’re doing mate. Love every trip. Just epic. As you said.....let people find their own billion star hotels. You keep yours for yourself. 👍👍👍

[@tc3728]

Scotty. You keep making vids that you want. I sure as hell am thankful to come along.

[@peterfardell1564]

Cheer Scotty, Another beautiful well-made video mate , I know you always go on about the stunning landscape and I’m pleased you do showcase it’s the world you live in a lovely part of the planet, And it looks like you’re getting all the best weather right now here on the south coast of England it’s wet and windy and horrible, I would just like to know what those three birds were screeching in the sky, And thank you for that recipe that seem very clever to me I will try that very soon

[@JasonMcCannLover]

Keep fishing every chance you get. It is a great part of any wilderness experience! Love to watch a guy wet the line and hope for a meal.

[@robinmaguire6705]

Looks like the Snowy in Gippsland!

[@davepicot6072]

Keep the fishing Scottie. I think it adds to what’s already a great channel. The fact that you’re a self proclaimed ‘novice’ encourages a lot of other people to give it a go. I’d love to see more canoeing though 😜

[@Owl566]

Keep it secret mate. People who are committed will be able to research and figure out where you are, or at least, close to where you are. Leave those hollow insta famous influencers to their easy photo shoots and keep them away from our paradise locations. Thanks for another fantastic trip away! If you come to Southern Queensland give Sundown a look, you’ll love it 👍🏻

[@HaulingBonez]

A new favorite channel

[@rubentieken2065]

I like the vids as they are, keep the fishing and also the Aussie bush stories. But please don't put your reel in the sand. Sacrilege! 😂😂😂

[@marianfrances4959]

Walking my dream!😉👍👌🍃🇨🇦💜 p.s. I love rivers so if you are hanging out around them, i don't care what you are doing!! Love Australia, love your walkabouts.

[@daisyparker7638]

Loverly spot

[@mathewbowman259]

As a fisho myself, I have really enjoyed watching you evolve and improve in that space

[@harrywhiting8892]

Epic video, love the fishing too

[@stephenwismer5876]

Your photography and choice of music are so on point for these video's you make, such a pleasure to watch. Thanks a bunch for all the work you put into them and for sharing, stay safe mate and camp on.

[@russmc3847]

Scotty respect in keeping the places on the down load for people to have the experience of being the only one to know the “find” the place. It would be good to give some information on what some of the rules are with places to go camping. For example is it ok to just lob into a National park or state forest, hike and pitch a tent/tarp ? I am sure there are some “un written rules”. The last thing I would hate to do is be woken up by old mate saying I am trespassing 😕

[@darrenwheeler6653]

Just started watching your videos. Awesome clear pictures. Great country we live in. Stay safe and keep them coming. You're doing us all here in Vic a great job in keeping us sane. We will get out one day.

[@MegaSkeet11]

love the fishing just think you may be fishing places that no one has ever fished before

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Brilliant video , thanks for sharing this ! 👍

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Fish all you want. Pretty sure we all want to see you catch one!

[@matth2214]

As a Pommie living in the US I absolutely love your videos. Wishing I could hang with you for a weekend. Scenery; beauty mate! Vids, Ripper!!

[@ashleybaker9442]

Keep doing what your doing Scotty! Vids are great the way they are.

[@jsmomx8]

Love the hiking in beautiful places and ANYTHING to do with water..fish..canoe or just hanging out beside the amazing river. That dinner looked amazing also .

[@ZakariKha]

Another awesome adventure mate.

[@johnskelly2542]

i have always considered Red Bellies a truly beautiful creature i have had really extremely close encounters with them, i have frozen in place and let them relax and watched as they simply slid away, however, i also though that they could kill you, so, until you said it in this video, you werent alone in your beliefs and i am 58 years old, you learn something every day, keep up the good work Scotty

[@kingding8569]

Definatly Yowie country!! Could imagine them walking these lands look how vast it is! Beautiful Bush for sure awesome thanks for the great content mate👍😎

[@obsceneXerror]

we love the fishing bits of your videos man im sure theres more of us keen on it than not :)

[@basichomebrew610]

You do you mate. I'm here for the bushwalking but you really love fishing and I enjoy watching it :)

[@zolaburgess8344]

I fish and love it! Keep showing the fishing please! Thanks for showing us such beautiful places~

[@vince4316]

Great vid brother. This is the bushcraft pan for you.. Bushcraft Takibi Frying Pan on Amazon. The fishing is a cool addition, keep the spots to yourself...that's the whole idea of exploring...Cheers from Florida!

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Beautiful country...thanks Mate 👍😎🐺🐾

[@johnskelly2542]

i couldnt go where you go without wanting to wet a line, but, im better at waiting than i am at fishing, that has never deterred me, i enjoy watching you try, and succeed when you do

[@westauswanderer9421]

Love the vids mate.

[@itsreallyrona]

Dont change a thing! Your channel is perfect! Amazing country there! Thank you!!

[@aussiecue]

Don't change what you do because people want more of or less of this or that. Walk as you walk and fish as you fish. Cook as you cook. All that is beside your core of just being out there. Always go with what you are.

[@lachlanpetrovic1636]

Top stuff

[@msgoesabout]

Awesome!!! ❤

[@garywood702]

Oh btw, I enjoy the little snippets of fishing during these back country adventures of yours. Camping out in a beautiful wilderness with a bit of fishing just seems to go together.

[@koalaadventuresaustralia6710]

Amazing video mate!

[@johnskelly2542]

great catch, well done

[@eatingadventures9614]

Good eating out there. Good tip on cleaning greasy pans. I hate cleaning them in the wild. Now I'll remember to burn them off in the fire, then it's easier to wash. Thanks.

[@ElliottG101]

Loving all the videos. Keep them coming lad 🔥

[@sillysighbin8279]

One of your best Scotty!

[@briantheminer]

You are truly blessed with countryside, views and weather. Yes a might windy though