HUNTING with the Australian INDIGENOUS KOKOMENJENA CLAN

Welcome back legends. We're back on dry ground and have been welcomed into some amazing aboriginal homelands, Kokomenjena Country. In this episode we're welcomed to country and taken out to explore this vast stretch of homelands chasing barramundi and meeting the family for a big camp oven cookup and one of chappy's traditional cabbage tree dampers. This was an experience of a lifetime and I cant wait to share it with you all. Thanks to the Kokomenjena Clan for making us feel so welcome.
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[@2ChukBuk]

Nothing like the traditional owners to show us the ways of the world. Beautiful stuff. This is content that NEVER disappoints. BIG thanks to the indigenous owners and to you gents!

[@WildReaches]

Glad you enjoyed it Teddy, I agree mate. Who better to teach us than the clans whos ancestors have roamed the country for thousands of years. Amazing people with amazing knowledge.

[@roypowell3450]

Absolutely brilliant what a great video what wonderful area that is. Well its time for "hardly no idea and haven't got the gear". We got going with me running around the garden with Cheryl in the wheel barrow!! As the the weather is better here we went to the village pond with rods, thongs, etc, telling people we watch "Wild Reaches" on KZbin we are living the dream!! Anyway cut along story short a couple of blokes turned up in van with white coats enquiring about our mental health...Charming!! Take care still planning our trip Nat, cheers from the UK!

[@WildReaches]

Haha yeah maybe keep it in your living room guys! hahaha

[@roypowell3450]

@@WildReaches Yes I think you are right Nat!! 😂

[@roypowell3450]

@@WildReaches Cor! where ever is your sense of adventure!🤣🤣

[@rickheaton3003]

I have nothing but admiration for you guys. Getting out an educating and sharing the knowledge of our native culture. So much to learn from the elders of this land. You have a one of a kind channel mate. The passion and effort you put into getting content is superb. I always look forward to the next episode. Great work guys.

[@WildReaches]

Thanks mate, that gave me butterflies. Its overwhelming reading these comments, hearing how much people are enjoying and appreciating what we're putting out there.

[@WDMTAdventures]

Absolutely fantastic episode guys, I really enjoy hearing and seeing how the traditional owners and people spend their life's up in such a beautiful place. Seriously guys, such a great episode. Love it.

[@WildReaches]

🙏🏼 thanks Roger. I love making this style of content and spending time with the different clans in Cape York. Glad everyone’s enjoying it too

[@peterscoles1063]

Love the interaction with the locals you can’t buy that stuff. Beautiful way to grow up, love the catch and release. Respect ✌️

[@WildReaches]

Such a great vibe out there. Amazing mob they are

[@jayhaagmans]

Maaaate! Far out! That was a special episode legend! What an amazing place! Those guys were awesome! What a privilege to be there! I found this episode one of the best Nath! I really enjoyed it! The fish were a bonus, and the stuff we can learn off of legends like that is priceless! And the cook up! Wowee! Mate! Thankyou so much for sharing! These kind of episodes with the traditional owners is right where it’s at for me!

[@WildReaches]

That’s good to hear brother, I agree. I love making this stuff and hanging out with the different clans learning so I reckon there will be more

[@jayhaagmans]

@@WildReaches yes please! 🤙🏽

[@micksoa.k.885]

As always. great video mate 👍 thanks again for another adventure, its amazing that every time i watch 1 of your videos im out there with you and not sitting at home on the computer.... such special moments being able to spend time with the traditional land owners....

[@WildReaches]

I love hearing that Mickso. That’s what I’m trying to achieve, taking all of you with us on these epic adventures into Northern Australia’s wilderness. 👌🏼

[@kevinreynolds1328]

Really fantastic episode, what a great family, happy and generous sharing their lifestyle and land with you and through you with us.

[@WildReaches]

Yep they’re an amazing mob! We were welcomed in as family.

[@christian9518]

Us white fellas take far too much for granted. Being welcomed by our custodians into their lives is a privilege in itself. Awesome work guys 👌🙌🤙

[@WildReaches]

Such a privilege and with open arms. Unreal

[@Macka.]

Thanks Nath ... your Videos just get Better n Better Mate ... Awesome ... great to see the old fella didnt mind bein on camera and showing you a little and DAMNNNN Dane excelled with that baked dinner ... just great to watch cheers guys

[@WildReaches]

Haha glad you’re loving it all Macka! Yep Chappy is a legend!

[@Goggo_]

Awesome spot, great company and loved the video, another great bit of content. Cheers guys.

[@WildReaches]

👍🏼 great to hear

[@tonyanderson4774]

You 2 lads are very lucky to have met the fine man that is Willy Banjo (Chappy). A finer fella you’d struggle to meet. From my memory his partner was Adeline Lawrence. In digging back into the memory from 30 years ago but I’m pretty confident of that.

[@amrinturley7735]

The best KZbin videos out there. Another great episode...... 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@WildReaches]

Wow, thanks! thats so nice to hear

[@mattb2696]

As my Italian mate would say.... “fortonico”!!! Fantastic....

[@WildReaches]

😜

[@timwheel8466]

What great episode. Very very cool........looking forward to the next vid

[@WildReaches]

Cheers Tim

[@davepawelski123]

really liking your choice in music you're putting with your episodes mate.

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Dave, it’s tricky sometimes

[@TheSebtrain]

This was special man. Quality unreal and the most beautiful country. I’m watching this again❤

[@trashyhair4785]

Awesome episode man! What bunch of beautiful people you get to meet! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@WildReaches]

Yes we're so lucky to be able to do what we do.

[@WildReaches]

And youre welcome

[@leanneknight6553]

Talk about raising the bar Excellent

[@WildReaches]

Nice 👍🏼

[@janinemcgregor3128]

I am loving this, I can’t stop watching. 🥰👍🏻

[@nevanalthaus2387]

Great episode guys looks like a good bunch of guys to get to know it's a shame that lots of land is locked away and unable to get to know the traditional owners and the land . Australia is absolutely a beautiful place 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Nevan, we had such a good time. We’ve always found that just asking and showing respect allows us access into a traditional country. We feel very lucky to be able to share all this content with everyone on KZbin

[@OfficialMichaelCarothers]

Super educational episode. I’d of been pretty terrified on that truck ride hahaha 🤣 also some of the most epic drone shots too! Cheers!

[@WildReaches]

It was beautiful through there hey. The video didn’t really capture how amazing and loud the bird life was, thousands of birds flying around that lagoon. Awesome stuff

[@24FIFTYOUTSIDE]

Amazing episode lads!!! You can't buy those experiences and you certainly wont forget them!

[@WildReaches]

Spot on mate. These lessons we're learning and connections we're making are life changing

[@brentmcd12]

great episode! something different that's for sure ! good to see this content ! well done !

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Brent, glad you liked it mate

[@JillEmms]

omg finally...thought you where missing in action.....missed my Friday afternoon fix....was worth the wait !!

[@WildReaches]

Sorry Jill, glad you enjoyed it tho

[@DavidBrookes]

Awesome episode brothers.... beautiful family and country ...so good!

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Dave. Such an amazing experience mate, heaps more to come

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Really enjoying this !! Thank you so much guys !!

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome mate 👍🏼

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Yass great Ep, thought i'd missed an Ep, but that was explained and respectful for their tradition. It's good seeing how the traditional owners are living, seems carefree and still looking after land (burn off) as they have etc. Would of been a humbling experience. Pork looked great, how was the crackling Dane ? Cheers to another brilliant Ep. 🙏

[@WildReaches]

The Kokomenjena mob and the other 2 local clans seem to still live a culturally rich lifestyle which is great to see. There are still a few episodes to come out on their homelands so you'll definitely get a good insight into it.

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

@@WildReaches Cheers, I appreciate it immensely.

[@wilcosilva4997]

Thanks guys , really appreciate the local interaction ,

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome guys!

[@rapinjohn1]

Love these videos, great episode!

[@WildReaches]

Awesome John, thanks mate

[@Fitzy6722]

Another great one guys👍🏽👍🏽

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Terry

[@paultherockhound7277]

That was frigging awesome great vid get back to country

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Paul!

[@trevorhendy1]

My favourite episode of any KZbin channel ever! Had to say. Thanks lads. Like going home. So thankful and heart full! Brothers… heading near there soon. 🦄💎🙏🎯🐃🥇🌏❤️

[@WildReaches]

Wow, thats amazing to hear Trevor, So glad this style of content is being so welcomed by our viewers and community because I love making it. I have an amazing year planned with alot more of this going even deeper into the history and culture of our indigenous friends. I really hope to get it in front of alot more people all around the world to showcase this amazing culture.

[@60gidget]

Another great show.........one thing though, standing on the edge of the bank is as good as dead. Crocs won't have any pity on you guys and they are quick.

[@adrianparker29]

Best one yet mate. Thank you

[@WildReaches]

Awesome mate, thats great to hear

[@jessbrowning9803]

Fantastic work nate and dane so pumped for ep 76 watch your content twice a day any ideas when 76 is comeing out ? Sending the love from sydney nsw brothers 👍🤙🤙

[@WildReaches]

I see you found Ep76 Jess. 👍🏼

[@jessbrowning9803]

@@WildReaches if thats the new one with chappy hellyeah such an educational video both for indigenous peoples and non in a lot of ways . .. im trying to find the episode were you boys droped the crab pots and what yall caught but not yet able to see it maybe its an up and coming no idea but pumped any hows thank you both for educateing me a lot further . 🤙🤙👍

[@jessbrowning9803]

Maybe im thinking of ep 77 im in a wildreachers over load at the moment its npw been last serious like 5-6 hours and better than any tv i sware that so can you maybe advise me of that or not as yet . Take care and thank you 🤙🤙🤙👌

[@davenett4907]

you guys are great . love watching

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Dave 🤙🏼

[@pilbarasparky8825]

Another great video! The whole family enjoy watching, always makes us keen to get out for a bit of an explore and fish! Not sure if you are already aware or not but noticed when you cut from Go Pro to drone footage, the drone frames are a bit jumpy. I had the same issue when editing my drone footage and found I needed to match the video frame rate to the output render rate. Its not so noticeable on a laptop or phone but when viewed on the TV it stands out a bit! Hopefully it will be easy to match the Go Pro to the DJI. Im only a novice myself but its just one of those issues Ive come across! Keep up the great work! Look forward to future videos!! Cheers!

[@WildReaches]

Hey mate, so cool to hear the whole family is enjoying our show. unreal. And thanks for pointing that out, Iv never noticed as it doesnt do it on my IMac but ill look into it.

[@Goliathus13]

Awesome video, Cheers guys!

[@WildReaches]

Thanks for watching!

[@1Psalmaday]

I really have to spend a few years in the bush living like this before I get to old.

[@WildReaches]

I recommend it! Iv considered selling everything and just living this way everyday.

[@warrickmajor3718]

Yewwwww loved it bro 🤩🔥❤️🤙

[@WildReaches]

Yessss 🤙🏼 🙏🏼

[@marshallfarr5575]

Seriously one of the most interesting episodes seen this year so far. What tremendous scenery and how cool to get to hang out with traditional owners and learn from them. Simply fantastic! Ps. NATH for the Patreon zoom calls is that always 4pm Brisbane time?

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Marshall, glad you liked it mate. Yep its always been that time BUT I will be putting it to the community soon to see if there is a better time for everyone.

[@michaelg2075]

Awesome episode lads.

[@WildReaches]

🙏🏼 Michael

[@michaelg2075]

@@WildReaches This country has so much to offer, im just glad I can sit back with a beer after work and watch you guys breaking new ground and getting to know the real culture. Hats off to ya's. And I hope you can catch some big girls after getting blessed to country. Love your work.

[@mattcrick2156]

Nice one boys, absolutely loved it

[@WildReaches]

Yeww thanks Matt

[@jackmckinnon4345]

Another great episode, I know you have said it multiple times throughout previous episodes but what size rods,reels and line are you guys using up there, getting into my bait casting but can't make up my mind on rod size and length, hard so find one that cast all rounder lures

[@WildReaches]

Hey Jack, we usually use a 5’6 baitcaster rod 16-25lb, Penn fathom reels, 30lb braid and 70lb leader when chasing bigger Barra, drop down to about 40lb for smaller Barra and even 20lb for small freshwater stuff.

[@jackmckinnon4345]

@@WildReaches thanks nath, really appreciate the information, really keen to get out of vic and come up there and chase some barra later this year!!!

[@colinmclaughlin9258]

Them boys are so free and at one with their traditional lands hey

[@WildReaches]

Yep it’s so amazing to see and be a part of.

[@notredame089]

Good stuff boys🐟🐟🐟🐟🔥🔥👍🤠

[@WildReaches]

Glad you liked it mate 🤙🏼

[@trekcampfish]

Thanks for sharing team very lucky lads for sure - still think some frogs in the Lilly Pads is the go

[@WildReaches]

hahaha I agree mate, I actually didnt get a chance to really hit it properly. Theyll be in there tho!

[@smohan647]

Loved this content, Now I don't need to watch discovery channel I'm new subscriber 🥰

[@jamieheweston9052]

Legends, awesome content throughout every episode

[@WildReaches]

Thats great to hear Jamie, cheers mate

[@davidisaac7622]

That was excellent 👍👍

[@phillipmacdonald5197]

Very special boys!

[@WildReaches]

Yeah it was a great trip.

[@churdawg5929]

What sort of knives and stuff do you guys carry on your belts?

[@WildReaches]

I carry a Gerber LMFII Infantry knife and a pair of Gerber Magniplier 7.5 inch. Iv tried all sorts of gear over the years but I always come back to these.

[@bayi-gubi]

Nice spot with the snags 👍🏾

[@jonnywaselectric]

Being from NSW I would be fishing from the top bank using a soft plastic I reckon

[@WildReaches]

😂

[@stevesallaussieadventures5648]

Wait is over 🤙🏻

[@WildReaches]

Hope you guys all like it ⛺️🎣🐊

[@stuiescampingadventures]

Another great episode

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Stuie 🤙🏼

[@saxonharveymale854]

Should make a vid up in cairns

[@WildReaches]

Might be catching up with a fella this year and exploring some rainforest country. 👍🏼

[@hamishmoore3625]

great stuff nath

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Hamish 🤙🏼

[@GassonTeddy]

Too deadly!! 👍👍👍

[@mrcrankyank]

What a rad experience

[@WildReaches]

one that will be with us for life

[@audranona9744]

Love watching you guys.. Were you guys in Tully as I thought I saw you guys.

[@gameon2546]

Kowanyama, place of many waters

[@lefthandstan]

Epic

[@WildReaches]

Thankyou

[@erinjuniorteague-suradi3196]

Looked like a nice fishy spot, pity you didn’t hang around a bit longer.

[@WildReaches]

Yeah we found a few. Ripper spot

[@timstansfield927]

mad vid again .

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Tim 👍🏼

[@jw-xi6xd]

did you wash your hands haha

[@piggropigs3362]

Chappy the big boss

[@WildReaches]

Legend isn’t he!

[@eugenelogan1089]

Willy (Chappy) is My Full Uncle, Uncle he's the Elders Brother of My Father Neil Banjo (RIP) Dad 🙏🏽

[@eugenelogan1089]

Warwick's My Nephew✊🏾 I'm from Normanton but Live in Croydon Qld All so when you was in Normanton few Episodes Jordan's My Nephew aswell, the day you and Jordan came down to Karumba at the yards to ask Uncle Clayton that looks after Maggieville Station to ask to go hunting I was there at the yards when Jordan asked👍🏽

[@WildReaches]

Amazing man Chappy, so I’m sure your dad was too. 🙏🏼

[@WildReaches]

I remember that day. I love putting all these pieces together and learning how everyone’s connected. Hopefully we can have a chat next time I’m in town.

[@eugenelogan1089]

....Yeah brother for shore✊🏾 I'm a Uncle to Warwick Banjo from My Dad side and a Uncle to Jordan Edwards from My Mum side of the Family, but we All Related in some way...

[@eugenelogan1089]

@@WildReaches ...for shore brother, I Live in Croydon here up the Road from Normanton 🤙🏽

[@wilcosilva4997]

👍

[@grahamfullagar5197]

My black brothers you're crazy showing white man your fishing spots they only come back with their mates and clean up they don't get you on the second trip trust me