Mudcrab Catch and Cook Northern Territory

My mission over the next few days is to use crab pots to catch some Gulf Mudcrabs, then bring them back home to cook. And although this is a Mudcrab catch and cook episode, we're also going to find some time for fishing as well.
It's scientific name is Scylla Serrata... But they are more commonly known as the Giant Mudcrab.
And here in the Gulf of Carpentaria mudcrabs find ideal conditions for living, feeding and breeding.
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[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thank you so much everyone for watching. Without you guys, none of this would be possible. If you want to support my channel further, you could jump on my website and check out the merch... www.mikeycunningham.com.au/ Or of a few bucks a month, you could find the "JOIN" button somewhere on this page to become a "Channel Member." Another special thank you to all of my channel members and all the people that have already bought the merch. You guys are all amazing.

[@Buddy89538]

Loving the vids mate. On a serious note don’t ever think you have to give up time with the family mate. Filming and editing is time consuming but we understand if you need a break every now and again. Family’s number 1 mate

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I completely agree mate. Whole heartedly… but I’ve put myself into a position where my wife and I have invested everything into this KZbin channel, and if I don’t consistently upload KZbin videos, I don’t get paid. And the videos I make that get all the views are down in the gulf. So for the time being, I need to sacrifice a bit of family time. But I definitely make up for it when I’m home. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnrolleston9376]

Great work with it all, it’s a breath of fresh air with no Hollywood acting just raw footage and normal talk. Keep it up

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

My biggest aim when I’m making my videos is to just be myself. Thanks for watching mate. 👍🏼

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. Your sunrise is my sunset.

[@GrahamSmyth-um6uh]

Classic MIKEY that bit with the kids so cool

[@RWB1111]

Next run of merch needs a codfather shirt - cod with the lip ‘jewellery’ grippers

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Hahah. I like it mate.

[@seanyuke3249]

Another beauty Mikey. To paraphrase Andy, keep 'em comin' along. Yeah bastard fish spikes. Had an infected thumb from a black spot tusky spike in WA. Soaked it a few times in hot water and dettol, as hot as you can stand it (which ends up near boiling) and got an eighth inch long spike out from beside my thumb nail, eleven days later back in FNQ. Cleared up in 48 hours then.

[@NQwater]

Its wonderful and a bugger when the kids like the mud crabs.... you should teach them to use the tip of the leg to help pull the rest of the meat of the legs....

[@rogerdudra178]

Proper cold is what I see every year around here. It's warm there, compared to here.

[@Paul-L125]

Thanks 👍

[@terryharwood1969]

Awesome session bloke 😂😂😂😂😂

[@landseahuntingntls8228]

The kids have u sorted out Mikey 😂, little legends

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea they are definitely a handful. But love them so much. Always miss them heaps while I’m down in the Gulf.

[@jase3010]

your the man mikey!! love ya content mate, keep me comin!!

[@Vanningtheland]

Awesome mate 👌🇦🇺

[@colinevans3285]

Great video mate

[@stevematalone2512]

Another great episode miss getting big muddies from Arnhem land or broome areas

[@CaptainRedBeardarrr]

Mate, you just keep putting up real stuff!

[@barraboy7626]

Great vlog Mikey, it was obvious there was a lot of time and hard work to stich this ep together, thx for sharing. It's always great to get home hey? Well done too Ash for wrestling the muddies for MC. Cheers🍻🦀🐊🎣 PS: Loving the GFTG poddies too....

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

It’s such a mind game this bloody KZbin thing… the last 2 videos I’ve uploaded I put soooo much effort into. And they are my worst performing videos this year. It’s all good though. Just means I need to work harder. 💪🏼👍🏼🤠

[@barraboy7626]

​@@MikeyCunninghamFishingYou can never tell hey Mikey?? As long as you still enjoying making them that's all that matters, and i think that is the case as it comes through the Vlogs buddy. As you rightly pointed out, it's costly though. Don't forget to throw in your prep time for a trip, and snippets of your travel to and from King Ash. Even mods on your trailer/boat, around town back in Darwin etc etc. I follow ATC, and I love all his added extras he throws in. Keep pushing mate. 🍻

[@rhayjhosie7443]

I felt that cod spine when it got you it brings back memories for me lol.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I’m so big, I always make the fish I catch look way smaller than what they actually are. This bloody cod was like holding a bag of cement powder. And it’s full weight coming down on my thumb like that… crikey it hurt. I didn’t notice it too much at the time… but looking back at the footage afterwards I could see when I was “testing” and squeezing the crabs, I couldn’t use my thumb. Haha. Too excited in the moment to worry about the pain.

[@The_Loon_70]

Making me jealous with those muddies ya barstad.

[@Nocommenttocops]

more mud crab catch n cooks :) lovee em..

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cool ep and nice crabs

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thanks mate.

[@craigdean6249]

cheers mikey!

[@gr3123]

Cheers

[@TexaTim]

Hello from SE Florida....love the vids, Thanks!

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Good to hear from you mate. One of my favourite comedians is from Florida. Cam Patterson. 👍🏼 Also I’m a massive LeBron fan. So his time with Miami in the “big 3” era with Wade and Bosh was epic. 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@davebarns1]

Good on ya brother 👍🏻

[@SaltyOlez]

On ya Mikey Yewwww

[@stuartvincent544]

What a magical sunrise, looks amazing. Being from Melbourne, single digit temperatures are the norm this time of year for us 😅

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Yea with the temperature, it’s what you get used to I reckon mate. Hot weather is something we are very used to… so when it drops below 20 here all the locals start wearing jumpers.

[@user-wb7hs8tx5j]

Amazing job mate 👍

[@otklfnz]

Choice bro.

[@raptorlures]

Great vlog mate, crabs looked tasty 👍🏼🍽️

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Thanks mate... they were pretty awesome. Not that there was much left for me in the end. haha.

[@johnharris7866]

Just got my Mullet 24 hour shirt couldn't be happier great watching all you guy's hope to get up ther one more time. Keep up the great work on all on all platforms love your work.Go NT PS What drone do you use TIA

[@chrisdoran7596]

Congrats mate 2️⃣6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ subs🤩🎣🐟👍🤙👌

[@jazzabrett4076]

lets go mikey

[@padsmm]

New Boat Mikey? Gotta love a renegade

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

My dad's boat mate. Flanders 2. Haha.

[@Oscarcat2212]

Mate anything stab that hits a joint or bone. Get treated. You need the thumb for fishing and baiting 🤣

[@BillKennedy-or4ot]

Good stuff, maybe drop in one day and say howdy 👍👍

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Ya never know mate … where you at?

[@robsaron2562]

Love watching the vids. Keep them coming Mud crab are a favourite. What the dimensions of those pots. Though they were just for the pro's I've got round type, are these legal up there. Or the square ones better. Cheerz bloke 🍺

[@chefcamsey1375]

😊😊

[@stevepierce3509]

Mikey, you hang out with the all time Territory Mud Crabbers in King Ash, Mad Mullet and the likes and why have they not taught you to grab crab and tie them off cuzzy Bro ? 🤪 I'm pissing myself laughing Legend, in a way not taking the piss from you. Bloody things get angry buy hey.

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Haha. Yea mate. It’s a bit of a running joke that I have purposely neglected from learning how to tie crabs. It’s the worst part of their job. Sitting there for an hour or 2 after work sitting there tying crabs. Wrecking your back. So if I knew how to tie… I would be obligated to jump in and help. Haha. I’ve told Ash I will learn in 2025 if it’s a good crabbing season.

[@stevepierce3509]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing haha on ya legend.

[@HaydenTille]

Is that a new boat Mikey, looking good 🤘

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

Haha. I wish mate. It’s my dads boat “Flanders 2”

[@rodashford1151]

Goldspot cod, better eating than trout just not as easy to fillet lol

[@leighhickson1625]

We love watching you and the king ash crew. But I have a question, do you get sea sick driving the boat yourself or just being a passenger?

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I don’t get sick while moving. Both as driver and passenger. Just when we are sitting there still. Usually. But sometimes not. It’s so weird.

[@leannecase7539]

Hey Mikey I have fished the Macarther River from a houseboat years ago. We want to do it again can you recommend a company please. Cheers

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

There is only one mate. They are based at King Ash Bay but they are called “Borroloola Houseboats”. There used to be another company, but Borroloola Houseboats bought both of their boats. You can find them on Facebook, they have a website too I reckon. If you contact them, you’ll speak to Kylie, Scotty or Damo… I can highly recommend. 👍🏼

[@leannecase7539]

@@MikeyCunninghamFishing cheers mate. I might see you on the water next year

[@chrissettree-bb9ih]

Smaller hole or grinder cuts thin blade

[@TexaTim]

Bucket list is a Barramundi fishing trip. I'll trade a Tarpon trip for a Barramundi trip. Very expensive Air fair and a bit of jet lag is all it takes!

[@ntbarrafishing]

Sounds like a perfect opportunity for some local companies to get behind you brus! 👍 #AirnorthAU @AirnorthAU #airnorthau Don't know if the owner is eccentric but surely you could work something out and hitch a ride every now and again? 👌When Mikey chooses to fly he flys with Airnorth. 🤣

[@MikeyCunninghamFishing]

I like what you’re saying mate. Flying in and out of the McArthur River mine every now and then would be a dream. 👍🏼