Re-launching the Mothership

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In this episode, come and spend 7 days with me in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Re-launching the mothership / houseboat, crabbing, fishing and loads more.
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[@juliancooper8963]

Good on you Mikey for taking the backpackers out for the day, it’s a day they will never forget and an experience most of us will never have.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea they loved it. 👍🏼

[@denisebrady6858]

Go Young Boy !!! listen to him when he is cooking Guys whether fish or pork. Mickey brilliant video just cool. Cheers Denise- Brisbane

[@triggered1953]

What a great bunch of guys. Alway some good humour. Keep up the good work Mikey. 👍👍

[@dalrden6065]

Love ya videos Mikey, looking forward to more.

[@leecoates6524]

welcome back old boy keep the vids coming

[@petermckay]

G'day Mikey & Mates great video, need more of them. Keep liven the dream. Catch ya

[@stevepierce3509]

Mikey, That's documentary level there mate. Again well done on great footage from a D-Town lad to you. So much want to visit this haunt of yours and meet all these genuine guys. Have spent a bit of time up the road at Manangoora Station out fishing but always wanted to have a look at King Ash Bay and beyond. Cant wait for you to jag an epic session on the Bazz of massive size given you put in the miles for the smiles mate. Well done again mate.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Cheers for watching mate. King Ash Bay is just down the road mate. Leave in the morning and you’ll be there in time to order a Parmi that evening at Groper’s Bar and Grill that night! Haha.

[@stevepierce3509]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing Sounds perfect mate .

[@michaelscott5163]

Mikey, when are you making more videos? I'm freezing my butt of here in Canberra ( minus 4) wishing I was up there with a few cold beers fishing. I really enjoyed watching your stuff.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I’ve got 2 videos I’m currently working on mate. Some good stuff… first one hopefully will drop next week.

[@myadventuresandtrips6279]

Love these clips doing well mate love when u get with the boys on there crabbing adventures

[@user-ok2vl1yo5s]

If your river is affected by the tide Mikey there could be a layer of saltwater under the fresh water cause fresh water an salt dont mix very well

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea this creek I was fishing in is way, way upstream. The tide does effect it… but early in the year after the wet this water I’m certain was at least 95% fresh. Pretty crazy.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Awesome Ep

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thanks mate.

[@davebarns1]

Welcome back Mike...eeeee 👍🏻

[@user-vs1tx8sb9s]

Well done on running the ANZAC service guys 👍👍

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

We've done it a few years in a row now. Something we are proud of.

[@abdouldiatta2037]

Wwahou mikey l Love❤ your Crabes vidéos am from SÉNÉGAL that’s west Africa exactly saute of Sénégal thé place name is CSAMANCE. YOU GUYS ARE ALLWAY’S IN GOOD MOOD AND I LIKE THAT Keep that good humours. Good Work Mikey Trank you

[@garrynorth6199]

So great to see you back mikey. I received my shirt and love it 👍🏼

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

That’s great news mate. Thanks for the support👍🏼 -Mikey🤠

[@Vanningtheland]

Another cracker mate as per usual might have to come and get a job out there so I can spend a day out on the water with you 😂good on ya 👍🇦🇺

[@reefchiefaustralia]

Another awesome episode Mickey.👍

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thanks team. 👍🏼

[@whatnowbrowncow133]

Mr youtube algorithms only just recommend this vid,thank goodness they did its been awhile 👍✌️👌👏💁🍺

[@AnarchyEnsues]

be cool if some of them lobster fisherman from the states came over for a visit..

[@elizaandalisa]

Mullet. You're a lucky buggar living. The Dream eh!! Marty Qld

[@bigbarracreekaussie3449]

This should be good ,The Jobs On!!

[@michaelfox7125]

Luv ya videos mate. Keep them going

[@hsuh.]

hey mikey u might see this but this years daly river is currnently really good so maybe a video idea when u come back

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Sounds awesome mate. 👍🏼

[@Nocommenttocops]

Some of the most interesting/unique videos… up there with YBS….. keep it up.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I like what you’re saying mate. I just need another 2 million subscribers. Haha.

[@Nocommenttocops]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing good things come to those who work hard and wait :) grind it out and it’ll happen.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thanks mate. 🤠👍🏼

[@HamishCavanagh]

Awesome video mate

[@OBM1770]

Love your vids mate! Hope your merch goes well! We have a our own small channel! Inspirational stuff! 👍

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Cheers mate. Thanks for the support. 👍🏼

[@jaih81]

Jamie from King Ash is my best mates brother in law.. Legend! 😁

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

He is a great mechanic and welder. And can fix anything. Him and Tarmo at the servo have saved me many times over the years. 👍🏼

[@troynixon209]

Those pork ribs looked perfect.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea, those crabbers know how to cook.

[@sooksandsimba]

Time to start culling the sharks for crab bait.

[@guyschiefelbein7505]

well done Mikey there must have been some salt in that water as you got a mixed bag at the spot

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea maybe a tiny bit. 95% fresh at that time of year though.

[@williamhughes5197]

We call the fish you caught. Mother in law fish. They're all mouth 😂

[@paulchurch1252]

I am waiting to buy one of these fishing shirts you have on.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

On the website mate. 👍🏼

[@suegrills1702]

Hi Mickey we absolutely love your videos, my hubbys dream is to go fishing with you lol, would love if you could give him a hello on your next video his name is Ken. ❤

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Tell Ken to come have a beer with me and the boys here at King Ash Bay. 🍺

[@joelan93mtfworkshop89]

yeeew legends!! been waiting 👌🤙

[@user-ok2vl1yo5s]

Yo Mikey you Have to tell us about this 2up game and how to play I wanna bring this to my group of buddies up north here in alaska, 🤜🤜love your show mate

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea mate, it’s good fun. Aussies play it once a year on Anzac Day. It’s a special day for people from Australia and New Zealand. A lot like Remembrance Day. 2 up was played by soldiers in World War 1. It’s good fun when you’ve got a big crowd.

[@kirrilyrodwell]

Hey Mikey , another great vid . 👍🏻 Where can someone buy one of those chopper rod setups u are using please?

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

They are made by Shimano exclusively for Tackle World Rod and Rifle in Katherine mate. If you aren't in the area, I'm pretty sure they have an online store too. Don't let the size fool you, they are tough little rods too.👍🏼

[@overlandturtle4630]

Mikey re day 6 late arvo fishing you were very close to edge of water. Were crocs a concern or nil in that area? Great to have you back. Videos are great.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yes mate. Crocodiles in that water. Definitely try not to stand right next to the bank for too long. Maybe a little bit silly by me.

[@danielwakeling3662]

Parmy ❤

[@SteveSar-cd2id]

👍

[@christopherhonor2410]

Can anyone camp at King ash Bay and what are the prices

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yes mate. It’s open to members and guests. Jump in the King Ash Bay Fishing Club website. It has up to date information on camping and other accommodation options there.

[@DanielDennis-sk4rj]

I wouldn’t be a very good professional mud crabber, I would eat all of my stock 🤣

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Haha. The temptation is real.

[@chefcamsey1375]

👍👍🔥🔥

[@JarrahFreebolt]

We need a mad mullet stubbie cooler

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I’ll have a chat with him and see what he reckons mate.

[@JarrahFreebolt]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing bloody legend mikey, love ya vids bro, do a wa fishing trip soon 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

@@JarrahFreebolt Where do you recommend mate?

[@JarrahFreebolt]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing Karratha brother, some top notch fishing up here, bugger all else to do but 😂

[@JarrahFreebolt]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing Exmouth and coral bay are awesome as well

[@kaizanatorcatchncook]

Mikey. Are the crabers hats big mate. Ive gota big head. Most hats dont fit me not even the last one . Need a deep hat and xLL

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Crikey… I dunno. They are adjustable. For comparison, I wear a size 62 Akubra (which is pretty big) and the Gulf Mud Crabber cap fits me perfect when I adjust the thing on the back to the last 3 holes. Hope that helps.

[@kaizanatorcatchncook]

Ill be up with mad mullet soon crabbing

[@spicyrooster6539]

What were those rods you were using mate?

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Chopper Rods mate. Made by Shimano. Available exclusively through Tackle World Rod and Rifle in Katherine. They are awesome. 🤠👍🏼

[@spicyrooster6539]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing thanks mate ill get my old boy to get me a couple next time he is down that way! thanks :)

[@jameswebb3000]

Can anybody go fishing down there

[@alexmcdowall8680]

Hey mate , how much do the lads make on average for each crate?

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

The price of crabs varies heaps throughout the year. They get paid per KG. One crab will be worth maybe $10 to $30 to the crabber. Maybe 40 crabs per basket.

[@ladstopendadeventures8237]

Do they keep female crabs as well

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yes mate. No laws in the NT stopping commercial or recreational fishos from keeping Jennys. The crabs are very plentiful here. 👍🏼

[@geoffgold6773]

That fish at the end of the video is Papuan Jawfish I think he’s lost Just kidding common in the top of Arnhem Land

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I’ve caught a couple of Papuan Jawfish in Darwin Harbour. They have bigger eyes right on the front of his head. They are kind of similar to the 3 Spines Frogfish I guess. 👍🏼

[@lroy2175]

What’s going on with the uploads mate? You having a break?

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I’ve got a good one coming this week mate. 👍🏼

[@desgamble7643]

Don't blur out the killing of fish mate. That's life.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea I hear ya mate. I would have loved to show catching and preparing the pig too… but KZbin would have a fit. That’s where we are at unfortunately.

[@anthonybeale1584]

don;t understand your reaction to my suggestion.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Hi mate... I was trying to clarify what you were asking. You asked for either more or longer videos on the mothership. And I already made lots of long videos last year featuring that boat. So I was trying to work out if you specifically wanted to see more of the boat. Or just more videos where we are out utilising the boat. Hope that's makes sense mate.

[@anthonybeale1584]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing I think a week on board the mootgershiip showing how you live together, would be interesting. I apologise for being rude.

[@paulrichards2239]

Copy Mikey. Copy Mikey. Where are you.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea mate. On channel. Heading back to the Gulf shortly.

[@oriel229]

I suppose it goes without saying that you don't ever swim in these waters.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea that’s right mate. Lots of crocodiles 🐊

[@stephenjeacocke1530]

So you do realise salt water is heavy compared to freshwater ? So where do except a salt water mud crab to be on the bottom normally in deeper gutters Just where they are in flood water times