No Food, No Water, No Shelter - NO WORRIES MATE

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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

A great trip, on a beautiful creek with some solid banter. Loved it mate. I especially loved the old Army story. Point of the story; never get so sleep deprived that you start seeing your mates eyes falling out of his head. Got it.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha That’s it 😂😂😂 Thanks man. Appreciate it!

[@livingoutdoors2213]

Great video mate! It’s not an easy thing to do to make solo camping videos engaging for viewers but you do it with ease. Quality banter and beautiful cinematography. Keep ‘em coming.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot mate I really, really appreciate that! 🙏🙏 Fortunately for me I have a knack at talking to myself I guess 😂😂 Thanks for watching my friend

[@tonysmit6626]

fishing in small creeks like that with lures fish from downstream and stay low ( stealth)

[@Clad_a_goat]

Really enjoyed the part of the video where you shared the training camp story by the fire. Such a skill to engage an audience the way you do, looking forward to what you put out next!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you very much for that feedback🙏 I value that

[@alfbittner6489]

Enjoy your video. I'm not sure of your location and the law, but with all those fish rising, live bait, like night crawlers, grasshoppers, small frogs. Exposing yourself to the fish will spook them, long poll with line attached, hook and bait, stand behind Bush or tree and lower your bait. Another tip trying to cast in tight areas, is to use your rod as a slingshot. Hold your lure, aim and let it go. Beautiful country, good water loaded with trout.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot, Alf. That’s some very useful feedback mate, I appreciate it. I’ll have to try that out next time. 💪

[@teeflo2757]

Mattsy! you’re on fire dude! superb vid and totally loving to hear about your Army days. all thumbs up on this one, no question. 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot! Yeah I think I need sprinkle a few more stories in now and again. So much to reminisce about haha Thanks for watching 🙏🙏🙏

[@mattascencio5396]

A tenkara rod would be perfect for the creeks you run into!🤙🏽

[@jasongarcia7544]

Need to use float and a small hook with bait, worm, cockroach or bug especially in small streams and creeks. Great vid.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot mate, I appreciate it! I’ll make sure to get onto that next trip. Cheers 🙏

[@markwis5285]

I was thinking the live bait be it a worm, insect or a yabbie from under a rock. Once you gut your first fish use some backbone or small meat portions to catch another......

[@vladimircharous8945]

Love your vids mate!!! just one thing with skinny water trout fishing. Have a lower profile to the water, (i'm usually on my knees crawling), little bit more stealthier and you will have 10 trout by the end of your trip

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot mate! I appreciate the help! I could do with any I can get as trout fishing is entirely new to me. Already learned a heap from the feedback here. Thanks for watching too brother 🙏🙏

[@lucyj7688]

Thanks, you're the first Aussie bushman that I've come across. Thanks for sharing your video with me. 🙂🫠

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks for watching, Lucy! 😄

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@CuriousEchidna]

The count of fish seen made me think you legit wouldnt catch one. Oh me of little faith. Always love you music and shot choices, good onya.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! Don’t worry, neither did I 😂 Thanks for watching as usual! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@Nomad_Dad]

Just what i need for me sunday evenin viewing, a sillyswagman video🤟

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha cheers mate! 🍻 Hope you enjoyed

[@gearaustralia8767]

Good bushcraft work sir 😎🙌

[@kimlorentzen1984]

Nice work mate but one tip when walking with a fishing rod in the bush walk with it handle first not tip first so you dont catch the tip and break it off. Cheers Kim

[@TheSillySwagman]

Great tip, Kim! Cheers. You’ll know who is responsible when you see me doing that next vid 😄

[@user-sb1uz6wi7k]

This vid was so awesome, so engaging. You talk to the camera as though the audience is there. Plus love the sharing of the real life experiences from the army.

[@PaulMacDonald-bc2nx]

I think it would be good for me to do something like this ….

[@TheSillySwagman]

Definitely an interesting way to do it!

[@Williamleo71]

Certainly glad I found your channel here. Sure do enjoy your videos and outings. Thank you very much for sharing them

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you, William! I’m glad you enjoy the vids mate 😄

[@scowy_sg2125]

I’m really finding it hard to fit more content creators into my rotation but after a couple minutes I had to subscribe I’ll make room somehow haha

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! Thanks mate! I get it. Since starting my own channel I’ve actually found myself staying up a lot later just to get my dose of KZbin viewing in because this thing takes up so much of my time. Love it though 😄

[@timchilman]

Beautiful spot, beautiful trout. Got to be the most satisfying feeling to catch something when you're starving and cook with minimal gear. Primal. Great video mate!

[@TheSillySwagman]

I was so bloody stoked when I started exploring further down stream. Beautiful! I was almost certain I wasn’t going to pull one of those trout out towards the end there that’s for sure 😄 Thanks for watching mate!

[@timchilman]

@@TheSillySwagman perseverance makes the catch that little bit more special aye. My pleasure as always!

[@tij3000]

Notional shelter, ponassed trout, and as always great banter! Nice work Jason!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha mate, I just laughed so hard at “notional shelter” 😂😂😂 Ah man, too good haha Thanks brother!

[@danboyce9688]

Love the videos mate. You will have a lot more success fishing up stream than Down. Also, tread lightly and keep a low profile. Trout will hear your footsteps and see you. Good luck.

[@kurts64]

Great episode! Cheerin you caught a trout, beaut spot too. Gimli 🐸 🤣

[@TheSillySwagman]

Not bad hey! Can’t beat some missy boulders surrounded by ferns 😆 Thanks for watching as always brother 🙏

[@richardeljay]

Really good content and shots. Forget at times you don't have a camera person there. Had to laugh at the 'I cant find my camp' moment and the eyeball tale. Great stuff.

[@marionprovan3938]

Really enjoyed this .

[@stevetaylor9456]

I'm just enjoying your movie and noticed while you were telling us about sleep deprivation and seeing things, there was a powerful owl calling in the background. Sooo cool. Love your movies mate. 👍👍👍👍👍 You can hear it right when you say there are weird noises out here. 👍👍👍👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Oh wow! I hadn’t noticed! Thats so damn cool 🙌 thanks mate and thanks for watching 😄

[@TheWanderingBushman]

Another piece of quality content. I enjoyed it thoroughly, I had a good chuckle at the 30% effort on the shelter build. Keep ‘em coming Mattsy!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha I’d say 30% is being very generous 😂😂 But yes, takes a good solid bit of time to build one properly, will have to make a video of it another time 😄 Thanks for watching mate!

[@linzimacdonald1580]

Another awesome little video 👍🏽

[@vinnie42ful]

Great video mattsy, can’t wait for the next one 🤙

[@jackwilson4100]

Very good swagsy, you've done it again

[@the-marker-nate-ah]

Great video mate!!

[@jr-ep8ol]

Great work mate, looks fantastic that loc

[@TheSillySwagman]

Stunning isn’t it 🙏 thanks for watching mate!

[@queenslandcamper4660]

3 trout tally on the old board ✔️🎣. The rule of 3 is a keeper to remember 👍. Noice looking bag ! Enjoyed as always 👏

[@NehemiahWootton]

Love it mate. Just beautiful views, all green and lush. Absolutely a banger.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Not a bad spot for a camp hey! Thanks mate

[@shariglee]

Very different vibe to your last fridge vid 😂 great viewing, what a spot.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha very true 😂 Thank you for watching! I wonder what will be next 😄

[@SamClarkPhoto]

Loved this video Mattsy! Although, love all of yours. Your a natural! ;)

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha thank you Sam! 😄😄

[@Fiona_Chasing_Light]

Another great adventure - and it was really good to hear about your army life.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Fiona 🙏🙏 Yeah, I think I should start sharing a little more of those from time to time. It was fun to remember, something I hadn’t thought of since those early days either.

[@mikewesty2864]

Another awesome adventure Mattsy! 🙌🏼

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers brother! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@colbanjo6277]

when stuck in a tight spot with a lot of over hanging trees,, grab your lure and pull it down towards you til rod bends a little and slingshot it to the stream,, this works great when you get the hang of it mate,, give it a go mate, cheers col

[@TheSillySwagman]

Mate, that is a bloody cool trick. I’ve had a couple people mention that now and I had never heard of it until I put this vid up. That’s what I love about this channel. Always learning bits n pieces from people kind enough to share like yourself. Thanks for not roasting me mate 😂😂 I appreciate it

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Enjoy your cid and story,😊

[@kentcartner1612]

Great watch. Cheers!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@tinab5194]

Really enjoyed this vid, beautiful location, looked very serene. Well done on the trout and cook up

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you! Yeah, the place was magical. The ferns and the sun on the pebbly river really had a nice vibe to it. Thanks for watching 😄

[@nicolewtsn]

This video was fantastic. We laughed. We felt it all along with you. Loved story time too.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot Nicole, I’m glad you enjoyed this one. It’s definitely one of my favourite trips of the year that’s for sure. Good fun 😆

[@theholycow8448]

That was an absolutely beautiful spot mate. If you're going asado style over the fire, spin the split stick around so it forms a V Then tie off to the outside sticks that are through the fish. Cooks even all over . Fresh trout is delicious.. really delicious. Good luck with it all legend.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Ahhh ok nice, I’ll try that next time mate! Cheers 🙌 I had wondered how it would go with the section under the split stick but that’s how I had seen it done. It did cook fine but that does sound like a better way of doing it. Thanks legend!

[@theholycow8448]

@@TheSillySwagman the sticks through it hold it nicely mate. It all goes belly up sometimes if the fires a bit hot though. You have to tie something around the bottom of the split to stop it going further though. Sorry forgot to mention that. You cooked it perfectly. Keep living the dream we can't, it's the only thing that keeps some of us sane.

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Just a hint my friend. All fish will face upstream, anticipating food to flow downstream into their mouths. You were fishing from the upstream, and they saw your moustache from afar, so they just laughed at you. It's best to sneak up behind them downstream, while they look upstream, and to cast upstream, and let the lure run downstream. Did you learn those survival skills from Gordon Dedman? Love your videos (I'm 69 yrs old from Canada, eh.)

[@TheSillySwagman]

G’day mate! I’ve been enjoying your comments while I’m getting back to a few. Really appreciating the feedback and knowledge. Yes, Gordon Dedman did teach me most the bushcraft I know, he’d kill me if he saw that shelter 😂😂 And yes, I’ve had a few blokes reach out to share some tips of catching trout, I’ll move upstream next time. 👌 I bet you’ve caught a few trout up your end of the globe mate 😆

[@tim_butcher]

Nice work, Mattsy. I learned a few things. Tight lines, mate

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! 😄😄

[@danieldallison]

Hell yeah mattsy, spot is ripper! Nothing better than that. Keep uploading!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers brother! Not a bad location hey!

[@Mosko4x4]

Nice!

[@_Sil_]

Loved the def ops/sleep deprivation story, and love the location. The moss and other vegetation looks a lot like a region I used to spend a lot of time in as a kid, and your comment about snow makes me think I'm on the mark. Beautiful country there, and so awesomely untouched. Places like this need to be cherished, as there are vanishing few like them these days.

[@iankerrphotographs]

Really enjoyed this one mate, the army days reminisce was fascinating!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Yeah it’s funny, the memory came round so organically I thought it was worth sharing. Thanks for watching mate 🙏

[@fionabeasley8454]

Oh Mattsy. You crack me up. You are scaring the fish. Trout are super wary and if they see or hear you its all over. Stealth mode my friend.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha 😆 This is very true. I believe it was more a case of understanding what they were after and which direction to approach from judging by the feedback. Considering how many of them jumped for moths immediately around where I was I must’ve done ok to get there 😂

[@janet33465]

Big thumbs up from me, perfect watch with a cuppa ☕️ on a cool wet UK Sunday morning. Keep the adventures coming 😊

[@TheSillySwagman]

Awesome Janet ☕️ Now you got me popping the kettle on haha Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@StillLivin]

Fish on a stick dude. Looked amazing. Nice adventure mate

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers brother! It sure was 🙌

[@joevirovac456]

glad u got to eat something , u made me hungry by how much u hadnt eaten for ! great video!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! So was I mate 😂😂 Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏

[@spacejumanji5266]

Love the survival element, would love to see this in winter mate! Love the Army anecdotes too.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! I’ll keep that in mind for next year 😄🙌

[@rolandhillmann6503]

Great Chanel

[@Bernman1]

Not surprised you delivered some quality content once again ! Them trout were definitely jumping out laughing at you. Goes to show when you put in the work, you get the reward. Keep ‘em coming mate!

[@TheSillySwagman]

They were all saying “This guys never fished for us before has he?” 😂🤣 Thanks for watching again mate! I appreciate it! Legend 🙏🙏🙏

[@vickizacharia]

Another great vid Mattsy. Loved the bushcraft and handy tips along the way. Gordo would be proud 😉. So happy that you caught that trout too. Well done on your persistence 😊

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Vicki! Haha not sure he’d be stoked about the shelter 😂 But we all know those things take quite a while to build properly. Glad I got that fish too! Thanks for watching and supporting as usual 🙌😄

[@rosiew895]

Excellent camp, excellent vid. Plenty of practice with your fly casting but worth it in the end. And the drooping eye story is a classic. Thanks Mattsy.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Rosie! Yeah I’ve already had heaps of awesome tips and tricks left in the comments so next time I have a fish for some trout hopefully I’ll see some success earlier on. I enjoyed every minute of it though!

[@herbsmith6871]

Very nice my friend 🤠

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Herb!

[@andrewjerin4048]

Hi mate loved your location. I've done a lot of small stream trout fishing and would like to give you a few tips. Firstly you need to finesse fish these smaller streams. I would use 4lb line. No sinker just bait or small soft plastic. Only fish upstream as the fish are facing upstream. You come from behind. If you can present a scrubworm or mudey above the fish without spooking them, letting the bait naturally drift down stream you will catch plenty of trout.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Legend. Thanks a lot for that mate! I really appreciate it. 🙏 That’s extremely helpful. I might be new to it all but I’m a fast learner and I value that info, cheers 🤙

[@bibekdanuwar2976]

you look like PEAKY BLINDERS Thomas Shelby's elder brother Arthur 😂😂😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha

[@neilybawz2142]

Really enjoyed this 1 mate, please keep em coming. Cheers

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! I definitely will! 😄🙌🙌

[@allieb1621]

Nailed it! 👍👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Allie! 😄😄

[@rhondachapman3688]

Great video Mattsy. Glad you managed to get a trout 💜

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Rhonda! So was I 😂😂

[@garrickmacdonald4200]

Great video and looking forward to more! I like the Helikon-Tex. I just got the Bergen due to your older vid.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Nice one mate! Yeah I actually really like this beltrig. I thought about getting it a couple years ago but decided I wasn’t really sure it was practical, but it was actually really nice for fishing and these more minimal adventures. Having everything on me all the time was a big plus.

[@garrickmacdonald4200]

@@TheSillySwagmanAwesome. I might look into this for fly fishing. Congrats on going full time. Glad u did!

[@garrettmillsap]

Awesome video! Just found your channel and this is the very first video ive seen of yours. Just subscribed and will be watching the others you have uploaded. Looking forward to more content. From the state of Oregon.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Man! That is awesome! Welcome over mate, thank you 🙏 Still finding it so crazy that someone on the other side of the world can tune in and watch me fumble my way through the bush 😂

[@liamsaunders7851]

Thanks Mattsy for another superb vid! Thanks for the survival tips along the way, I found it very educational. Cheers mate. And I look forward to the next adventure! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@davef5916]

corker video mattsy!! love the minimal gear and educational slant on this one man, you picked a great spot for the adventure.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks man. A cracker spot hey! I’ve been past there before but never stopped to walk down onto the river. Bloody beautiful!

[@davef5916]

@@TheSillySwagman cant believe you went up there with a summer sleeping bag even this time of year ❄

[@polarbear751]

Nice one mattsy you legend 🤙🤙🍻🍻🇦🇺

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you. 🙌🙌🙌

[@jasonpruett825]

You should use a small inline spinner like a mepps or a roostertail on those small streams for trout

[@giantoutdoorsfr.3757]

Dont know if bait fishing is allowed in your part of the world but a singles hook with a couple of worms normally tricks the wary small stream trout out my way , worth a try if you can . love the videos .

[@cheesetoastie5887]

Hot tip for your fishing in snag central. "Bow and Arrow casting technique" Also check out Japanese Tenkara fishing ;)

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah I’ve had a look at those tenkara rods. I like the sound of it! A few people have recommended the sling shot tactic now, I never even knew it was a thing! So cool 🤙 Cheers!

[@_Klaus__]

I'd love to get silly swagman with hiking i think camp crazy would be somewhere..

[@Lukeslittletribe]

Those whale style trout breaches were just a pure tease knowing you had to go to bed hungry. Well done mate ... yeah sure anyone can go to bed hungry, but in this day and age of comfort it's actually a pretty good challenge doing what you did here! Honestly though from the sounds of your army background ... this would of been a breeze.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I know hey haha! 😂 right next to me too… Yeah that’s it hey. When I was preparing to head out I didn’t really think much of the idea of having no food for a day, figured no drama, but when you’re out there and you skip two meals you realise pretty quickly 😂

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video mate really can't believe you nearly lost your shelter 😂😂 that pack looks good but I'll stick with my webbing you definitely have great area to do all this stuff good job with the fish (wireless Rods pmsl 😂😂) atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Great stuff Mattsy, Glad you found your shelter in the end, Nice to see you catch eventually, determination can get you far. Cool way of gutting the fish too, not seen it done that way before. Loved the campfire story, proves you don't need drugs to see crazy stuff 😆 Take care All the best D & B 👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Yeah I was certainly glad to catch that fish as well haha And not wrong, who needs drugs when you can just rob yourself of sleep for three days 🤣🤣

[@DestinationOffroad]

What a trip that would have been, the trout would have tasted amazing.

[@TheSillySwagman]

It was delicious! Thanks mate 😄

[@DestinationOffroad]

@@TheSillySwagman hopefully I can catch a trout now living in the central west.

[@les199]

New to you’re channel but bloody oath absolutely frothing the videos

[@matsfrisk3653]

👍👍

[@danecollins22]

Great video mate. Loved the death ops story. Reminds me of having a new born baby, which I currently have a third one of at the moment 😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

I’ll say a prayer for you tonight mate 😂😂😂 Haha! Nah that’s awesome, man. Congrats. I’ll have a good nights sleep for you 😆

[@damedavidfrith55]

❤ it

[@callumscott-mills9324]

I absolutely lost it at the defops story hahahah

[@TheSillySwagman]

Just wait til I share the rat in the dry river bed story, mate 😂😂

[@callumscott-mills9324]

@@TheSillySwagman hahahah my god that is an absolute all time classic

[@psysprouts]

Ive drunk mountain water unfiltered numerous times. Never had a problem.

[@rodgeorge7244]

Your the man Mattsy but I thought you would have got onto the Lomandra Longifolia sooner I grow it in my garden for the occasional snack .

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Too busy scaring trout 😂😂

[@BushKayakersCampingAustralia]

Nice one Matzi . Had to laugh when you couldn't find your camp , its happened to me before too . I now carry some reflective rope , comes in handy to mark out a camp at night , especially when I go kayak camping and paddling at night . Please don't give me any nasty surprises this time , thanks

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! I was genuinely puzzled for a good little while hey. Distance always goes out the window when it gets dark. It was another 50m up the hill.

[@TheSillySwagman]

And I’ll remember that!

[@Wing_It_Wildflower]

Teaching me how to fish. Everything.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Attempting to fish 😂 Learning everyday

[@Wing_It_Wildflower]

​@TheSillySwagman I've found a place yesterday, full of what looks like massive rainbow trout! Secret and amazingannnd near where I've spent a fair bit of time. This morning I swam the fever off with cows, an eagle ,ducks and the fish. Can't wait to get my rod and go back!! This is such a beautiful spot and video. Too much of a camo shelter😆 Can never have too much camo👌

[@budget-adventure]

Oh man def ops, that’s why I went to transport lol

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha great call 😂

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahaha Freak'n Awesomeness....Totally Did not realize I was watching 2 of your videos at the same time hahaha....Started this one this morning,got to work started another one,got home finished this one hahahaha then fished the other hahaha....What is Going On here? hahahaha

[@caysealderwood2881]

Awesome video man, keen as to see more of these plus the multi day hikes 👌 whereabouts did you get your rod and shirt from? I’m looking for a lightweight rod like this to pack away and adventure with. Cheers.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you! 🙏🙏 Planning another multi day hike but just need some not so fire friendly weather to do so. The rod is just from Anaconda. I think it’s the only one they stock and the shirt is from 5.11 - really hard wearing shirt and dries really quick too. I’ve been wearing that one for three years on pretty much every adventure and it has seen hell 😆

[@RileysAventures]

😊😊😊

[@robertfredericks3587]

Excellent video Mattsy as usual, but I notice your mate C.B. is in a Ram ute ad on T.V. , i want you to get an agent with your personality you could be selling cars , white goods, toasters the sky's the limit Matt good on y'a love the videos.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha onwards on upwards mate 😂😂😂

[@robertfredericks3587]

Love your sense of humor, really adds to your videos.@@TheSillySwagman

[@YonderingYowies]

From cocktails and luxury to this? 😂 I suppose you can do what you want when you leave your job hahaha

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha that is very true mate 😂😂😂

[@Br0ckUs1234]

Fantastic video Mattsy! full time youtuber content off to a killer start! 👌Def ops story is giving me flashbacks haha, not Infantry but in my earlier years in Cav spending 48hrs plus straight driving lavs at no more than 5km/h and staring through the fishbowl for half of it out at cultana, your mind seriously goes loopy aye haha Good stories right there, definitely some of the more fun memories from Army for sure 👌 Looking at heading over to the valley to see family and hopefully do some wildcamping with a few mates, but with the recent fires up at Scone their anxiety around bushfires is through the roof, any tips for getting them to still go with me? I live down in Adelaide now and SA has strict regulations against wild camping so im keen as to get back into it while I visit.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Oh man, I had some wild rides in the APC’s down in Cultana, a couple crashes too 😂 Yeah that’s fair hey, I know my mate in Scone was watching a fire in the distance so that’s understandable. Just pick a good window of weather and there’s plenty of places to wild camp on the outskirts with nice views so you don’t have to worry about dragging them into the heart of the bush!

[@torchandbucket4214]

Loved the video - it's nice to see you're just as bad at fishing as Scotty 😂 Keep them coming 😘

[@TheSillySwagman]

Imagine a fish-off between us two 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching mate! Appreciate the banter haha

[@torchandbucket4214]

@@TheSillySwagman I'd put a fiver on the fish 🐟 🤣

[@mj2745]

Pile up dead grass and leaves, under and over yourself for extra warmth. Good insulation when there's nothing else.

[@Fl00bz]

Killer video as always. I just reached out to your email, hope to hear from you! Keep the videos coming mate!

[@rkf2746]

I really enjoyed this. I believe we need to challenge ourselves from time to time. Also, your rules of three. Actually, there are four. What is number 4 you ask. Duct tape!! Must have duct tape. 🤣 Great video. Well done. Take it easy!!!

[@davef5916]

Fair call, but he has some on his hat brim, he's a cheeky one the old Mattsy.

[@rkf2746]

@@davef5916 LoL! Yep, that's why I threw that in. 🤠 He should auction that hat off when he is ready to retire it. Have a great day!!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha😂😂 How could I forget?! And yes, I agree. Challenges are what make life interesting!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha!

[@COCHEE]

Have you looked at a tenkara fishing rod? I reckon it would be perfect

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hey man, yeah I have actually. Looked back into them since putting this video up and getting some feedback off some people. I reckon it’d be perfect too!

[@julianosticca6805]

Great video as always mate. I wanted to ask where abouts did you get the leather belt you have? Not the rig but the belt with the brass buckle. Cheers, have a good one.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! The belt is from RMK Leatherworks. Aussie guy and his team!

[@lukemerriman7939]

Hey mate loving the content. Just wondering what type of telescopic rod and reel you use?? Cheers 🍻

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers mate! It’s the Jarvis water rat from Anaconda. $29.99. You’ll get a few good fish with it before it fails on you 😂 Worth it for sure. www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-combos/telescopic-combos/jarvis-walker-water-rat-6-1pc-2-5kg-telescopic-combo/90118823?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZL-846bggMVDg57Bx1YrQR0EAQYBCABEgLek_D_BwE

[@lukemerriman7939]

@@TheSillySwagman haha thanks for the heads up 🤣 I’m just over half way through this vid. Loved hearing the story from your army days 👍🏻