Overnight Aussie Winter Bushcraft Camp

[@robertcroll6546]

You're a natural presenter. Dont change that. Your videography is excellent and getting better all the time. Im a UL bushwalker and love picking up on all your old school tips. Just one thing, we bushwalk in Oz. We dont hike 😉

[@theresabassemier9901]

Your videos are so relaxing. I enjoy every bit of your true nature. Most people would edit out the things that don’t go right but you keep it real. Like one of the other viewers said, I won’t probably make it to Australia so I’m living through your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@raybrown5185]

You do wat you want its your life and your chanael have fun.

[@ladyadventurer5095]

Scotty, love your channel. I like solo adventures, mainly in kayak, but have started hiking too, I like to be independent, and I love Australia. So, along with your quiet yet confident personality, and your real love of our beautiful country, those moments that you share are just the best... the quality of imagery is top class, love the slow moments, allowing the viewer to absorb... love the little tips, or hacks as they are more commonly called these days, sharing is your greatest skill - and thank you. Enjoy your videos very much, they will continue to inspire for quite some time...

[@edreimer4058]

great channel! I like the way you naturally talk to the camera, felt like i was there too.

[@robb3341]

Hey Scotty, you have inspired me to get back out into the bush! Victoria has some of the most awesome jaw dropping scenery also. Thanks for the vids.

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

Great job on this video Scotty. You kept my attention all the way through. Cheers from North America. North Carolina to be exact. Thanks for posting. I haven't watched all your videos yet so you may have already done this, but I'd like to see you hunt or fish for food, and while you're at it, that would be a good opportunity for you to build a natural shelter for us. You'd have to get started early though. Even if those 2 ideas were broken up into 2 videos, that would make for 2 interesting videos.

[@StarLight-yk6es]

Hay Scotty , it's nice to see a southerner Aussie , on KZbin . I'm Mid East coast , and thinking of trying it out too ! They love us Aussies , so let's showcase this wonderfull country we live in Bra ! Good luck Mate ! The postabilitys are endless ! If ya prepare damper dough with herbs etc beforehand , it will rise as you journey ,and be perfect when ya get there , ready for cooking ! Same goes for many meals , chop it at home stick in in sandwich bags ready for cooking , makes it easy at camp ! :) Hit flasks , are good for cooking oils like olive oil ! Water is life , let's show them how to filter , and boil water Bro , simple stuff like that, can save lives ! Aussie plants that are easy to find ,and are edible ! You mentioned lemandra :) the base of the leaves , and plant hearts are soft and are nice to eat , wether it's in seed or not , and as you said the seeds are bush flour when ground at the right time of year :) . Yabbys Bro ! Snaring rabbits and hairs ! Pigs ! Let's go , share ideas and showcase our beautiful country ! Peace from Lake Wivenhoe ! :)

[@jjbritsjb]

Well done mate. I’ve been following a few other channels from all over the world. This is the first Aussie channel I’ve subscribed to . Long over due. Thanks

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

JJ Brits Cheers mate! Thanks for subscribing. Really appreciate it.

[@ryanmiller755]

thanks for posting these vids bro, watching you get out there in the bush has given me some inspiration to get back into camping again, been needing something to do away from home coz it gets way to much there at times. might get the hammock out and go for a trip next weekend mate.

[@freddiekinnaputi]

Opening to this video looks like a manicured resort grounds. Nature is a wonderful thing

[@saurabhhasija5522]

Mate I watch your videos to relax myself

[@wandaberry3189]

Once again..love this video! I wouldn't worry too much about hurrying to build a natural shelter. Exploring on your hike in seems more important. You must see some awesome stuff! Being from Canada, l especially enjoy the Aussie scenery shots and your choice of music fits well. You're doing a great job and l look forward to your vids!

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Hi Scotty! New sub from Virginia here and I really enjoyed this video; first one of yours I've seen. I love Australia, especially the Gold Coast. My sister owns a timeshare in Coolangatta. I plan to return in the next year or two, possibly to live there. Your camp setup was nice and simple in a very beautiful setting. I love camping on a shoreline, river, lake, ocean, no matter. The tarp setup was unique for me as I usually set mine up horizontally or in a plow point configuration. I also use a bug net. More often I hammock camp in a Snugpak hammock with the jungle net. I love the culinary part of your video as I really enjoy cooking on my outings and I love stir fry; yours looked incredibly delicious! I love bannock as well and you can actually prepare it in the Ziploc bag, knead it, then spoon it out into your pan and use the back of your spoon to flatten it. Olive oil works better than butter and keeps it from sticking to the pan with less chance of burning it. My bannock usually contains dried raisins or cranberries and if I develop a "sweet tooth" I'll top it with a light layer of frosting (Cinnabon). Personally, I think you're doing an incredible job of filming and your content is excellent. So many of us here in the U.S. are always interested in what other geographical locations look like, gear you use to camp (probably similar to everyone else's), clothing, shoes, etc. I was interested in your possibles pouch which was well organized...I'm OCD regarding organization having served in the military for 23 years (and raised in a military family). The terminology is different but understandable. Walkabout is such a cool term. One of the subjects I've always been interested in is how the aborigine people survive in the Outback. Speaking of Outback, your hat is exactly like mine which I found on a backpacking trip in Silverton, Colorado, and it is called The Outback. Anyway, best of luck in your KZbin endeavors and I look forward to seeing future videos from you.

[@kipper3448]

Alexander Weaver I used to live up in the Gold Coast hinterlands, absolutely beautiful country with some great camping places, although, like all good things, it has become commercialized. The Akubra (made from rabbit fur from all the damn rabbits we have) is the Australian equivalent of the Stetson, I guess?

[@patrickbryanoutside7416]

A gourmet bush chef. Nice job. I would like to see you do a multi-day bush camp. Building it bit by bit. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Yeah I think I'll try and do a multi day one soon with a bushcraft shelter build. Thanks for watching mate

[@bophatintin]

Scotty you are amazing, you inspired me to get out camping.

[@fishnben]

Great video again mate. I reckon damper was also traditionally made with in central parts of the country with wattle/acacia seed ground into flour.

[@dominicbarratt3433]

Sweet what great thing to wake up to:) can't wait. Sat with my coffee now. Here I go...... can't wait. Cheers Dom.

[@craigperry3442]

I just subscribed. Really think you’re doing a great job. I live in Iowa, USA. I just love seeing where you go and how you talk about it. Please keep it up.

[@DottieStanley]

Catching up on some of these older vids! Learning a lot! Love the diamond technique to blow on the fire. So simple, very effective! Keep up the good work!

[@susanolson3611]

If you add the water to the flour and seal it shut, you can mix and knead the bread inside the bag. It's less messy. Great video! 🤠

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Oh great idea. I'll try that next time. Thanks!

[@landzender]

It's also nice to mix in some milk powder when packing at home with the flour..

[@susanolson3611]

Brian, Good idea 🙂

[@samireldiwany6868]

Yeah, mixing this Inside a bag is also what we do in GER... usually we do not have such nice waters and „soap-trees“ around to wasch hands intensively - great tip from Susan ;)

[@johnyoo5599]

Hi Scott, love your videos! Keep up the great work :D

[@flynnch9151]

Love your genuine nature. True Aussie. I can see you exploding on KZbin as you progress. Please don’t stop. Love your videos. Cheers from Queensland 👍

[@LucasCorroto]

Mate, you legend! Been watching a few of your videos. Good to see them gaining traction!! Bloody good to see an honest outdoor Aussie getting out there!! Catch round!! Lucas

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

Hi Scotty, another great overnighter, thanx! You asked a few questions, so here are a few ideas; 1. I like that you are familiar with the native plants and if they can be food - more of that please. 2. Damper was fine. US/UK equivalent would be bannock. I'd have suggested trying to start mixing it in the zip bag. And rather than cook on ashes (which is also fine), heat up then clean off one of the rocks you gathered and bake on that. 3. Eels can be caught, but best to skin them - which is tough. I would nail their head, then slice around the neck, and use pliers to pull down and skin them. Nice with butter and garlic. 4. Possibly try yabbie traps in those natural waterways? Can make a bushcraft-style native trap with a bit of raw meat in it.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hey mate, yeah I'll have to try and make a yabbie trap someday soon. Thanks for the info about the eel. I think I'll try my luck at fishing next time. As always, thats for watching mate!

[@steves9388]

I don't know about all of NSW, but in the ACT, yabby traps (such as Opera House traps) are illegal as they can catch other native wildlife, notably platypusses, turtles etc which die in the traps. You might want to check on that one as I believe it's the same in eastern NSW. In the ACT, it's illegal to even be in possession of these traps. Edit, spelling.

[@lindseysmith4849]

hey mate, just came across your channel and I'm really enjoying it. great to see a genuine Australian bushcraft channel that shows the bush in a way thats not douchy and makes out like everything going to kill you. keep it mate!

[@MissJudyJetson]

Definitely a shame your girlfriend stopped watching your videos. I think they are great. Keep them coming.

[@VRCommy]

Man I took this so hard when he said that 😔😔😔🙏🏼

[@DottieStanley]

@@VRCommy Me too! I hope he got a new girlfriend since then! Ha!

[@ZombieBath]

Hi Scotty, I am having a nice time watching your videos. It is very interesting to see how the Australian bush is similar to Brazilian cerrado enviroment, incliding the rock formations, flora and weather. Therefore, many tricks and solutions you show in your videos can be applied also here. I only don't like to go in the bush in shorts, there are many poisonous snakes here, including rattlesnakes and corals, so, long pants and boots are recommended.

[@bradpeebles9158]

A multi day video with fishing and bush tucker sounds bloody fantastic!

[@philipkotze6874]

Excellent recommendation from KZbin for once. Moved out of Sydney to the highlands myself, lot of kayaking along the wingecarribe river and wollondily river. Not an aussie native myself, really interested to learn more from you about the Bush and how we can use it.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

SpartanViking 117 Oh nice mate. I’ve been meaning to get out and explore the southern highlands. Haven’t spent too much time around there. Can you wild camp along those rivers? Do you know if the fishing is good around there? I’ll have to check it out sometime

[@mikecraig1500]

Great videos mate . Enjoying watching them . The terrain and plant life is similar to ours here in South Africa. Some Biltong in your stir fry would work well.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hey mate, yeah I hear that South Africa has some similar plants like the acacia tree. One day I'll have top get over there. Would also love to try some authentic Biltong over there.

[@BushmanAOD]

haha eish mah chynah! I was going to comment the same thing! man I miss the southern hermispherian bush keep well!

[@BushmanAOD]

@@ScottysGoneWalkabout woiw bro I really regret it now, but a Saffa owned Biltong company in the UK makles roo biltong, I wanted to buy some but had to consult with the missus and she wanted to try Ostrich instead! ah well, it has been probably 23 years since I last had ostrich ... keep well bro

[@pap00semccree91]

I've always wanted to visit Australia and you have made that possible. Your country is very beautiful thank you.

[@MrTom12568]

Good on you Scotty love getting out in the bush. Doing a service helping the city dwellers get out

[@scottashley3830]

Your an inspiration Scotty, keep up the good work ❤

[@millie161]

I watched every video love them

[@VRCommy]

Mate as a relatively recent subscriber (early 2013 or so), it’s so damn beautiful to be going back through these oldies. I can’t give enough credit to you and appreciate what you’ve done enough. Seeing you in your early stages just makes me so undyingly grateful for your determination to do what you’ve done. Words can’t express how you’ve inspired me and made me hopeful for days of exploration when I’m stuck at home. Much love from Dharawal country 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@m-bronte]

Scotty, from Canada here, new sub....was looking for a Australian bushman channel. Found it! Anyway watching some of your old stuff and enjoying all the videos. Every time I watch your channel it's like I'm seeing a different planet. Keep going!

[@kingpartridge3373]

Love all of your videos... congratulations on reaching 100k...top lad

[@TexasUrbanHunter]

Awesome terrain that reminds me of the same ground that i trek in the Texas hill country.

[@bladesvlogs4965]

Working my way through your back catalogue :)

[@trevorhamilton2205]

G'day mate I enjoy you videos , I love the bush and like your kayaking too.

[@RandomShip23]

Good stuff. You're right mate. No one is doing Aussie bushcraft. It's good to see. Loving ya work. Keep it up.

[@TheWildsourdough]

Great Video Scotty ! Looks like a fun couple of days walkabout. Title is so strange to me as a winter camp- a winter camp in New England (NH) is like 10-20 degrees and snow (-12 C) :)! Be Well !

[@clivenewton7609]

Hi Scotty, yet another first class video of the magical Aussie bush, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world, brilliant, just brilliant! Sorry mate but on the damper front it’s a bit of a fail😂😂!! From my experience, if you want to cook it on the coals, flatten it out a bit more, to about 15mm (1/2”) cooks quicker without the excess black stuff!! Dampers and twists were staples of my Boy Scout days back in the early 60’s lol! So have put away a few of them in my time!! As already been said if you mix the dough in the bag less mess! Take care out there and look forward to seeing the results of your next adventure, whatever and wherever it takes you. Regards Clive from the old country.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Clive Newton Hey Clive, haha yeah the damper was a bit of a fail. But practice makes perfect. I’ll try flattening it out next time. Thanks again for watching mate

[@wandaberry3189]

G'day Mate!! I've been super busy lately and haven't had a chance to check out your vids. Took some time early this morning...and you didn't disappoint! This is the reason l love your channel! Cool tarp configuration and love that Aussie Bush! Keep those vids coming!!

[@mrnegative48]

great videos mate, personally I'm happy to see a bit of the bush and any tips + native plants/trees and their uses think you have the format pretty right, keep it up

[@anncluckey5401]

I love to see your videos. I get off work and these videos are very relaxing. Keep them comeing.

[@Talon828]

Mate, go for the Melaleuca tea, you can make tea from a lot of Aussie bush. Look out for the "Jelly Bush", Captain Cook and Banks, brewed their tea from this and loved it so much, they spread it though the Pacific. The Kiwis sell us Jelly Bush honey that they call Manuka. This is the maori name for the plant that Cook imported to NZ.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Oh nice mate. Thanks for the info. I had never read that. I'll do a bit of research on it and hopefully I can find some on my next walkabout. Thanks a lot mate!

[@BushmanAOD]

another thing, you can merely just take clippings off of the bush and steep them in some honey for about two weeks, the honey will absorb the goodness and nutrients and become very similar in quality to ''manuka'' ... so save yourself / friends some $$ by getting a bush in your garden! :)

[@Catmoore60]

Hahaha! I was cooking dinner while listening to this, and I thought you said you’d stick with your trusty old tart...!!! It’s been my dream since the 9th grade when we had an Australian exchange student from near Melbourne to come spend some serious time in Australia, so seeing the bush with you is wonderful. I love when you show the flora/fauna, and show us things you found while exploring. It’s wonderful.

[@stevegreen2753]

Great to see a genuine Aussie bloke in some real bush :)

[@ivansiladji]

Another great video. So glad I subscribed. Fellow Aussie loving the outdoors. Cheers mate.

[@2908phild]

Great vid bro. So too a couple of your questions/points. The fish would probably be Australian bass. Estuary perch are a similar species but still slightly different. In winter they move down to brackish water to spawn and then move back into the fresh in summer. There might also be fish like mullet in there as well. Cicadas are great bait but lures work well too. Regarding the tea options, tea tree is so named because of the tannins it releases into water, making the water look like tea. You can't use it for tea making but it does have other medicinal properties. I have heard earlier settlers used to roast both the seeds of Illawarra flame trees (Braciaciton sp.) and snake vine (hibertia scandens) to make a bush coffee, I've never done it but might be worth a try. Anyway hope that helps and keep up the great vids

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hey mate, Thanks so much for the info. I never knew that about the tea tree. I've read that some species are ok to drink, but not sure which. The name tea tree is very deceptive then haha. Thanks for your input mate.

[@vicksterhawk]

Congrats on the subs Scotty...I am pretty chuffed i found you right back at the start :) I would love to see some coastal walks too, love your videos...keep it up :)

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks a lot Vicki. Yeah you've seen my progression rom day one. Hopefully I'm doing alright haha. I'm hoping to do some more coastal walks as the weather warms up a bit. Stay tuned.

[@vicksterhawk]

Scotty's Gone Walkabouts will do...looking forward to it...👍

[@Robert31352]

Hello from Texas. I enjoy your videos and have subscribed. I have been a woods runner for over sixty years. As far as shelters, it is my opinion that you should just keep it real. In all of my years of hunting and camping in the east Texas thicket, I have made less than five natural shelters. I think you should keep your channel realistic. Many of your viewers will never step into a natural forest in their entire lives. Building natural shelters is fun, but time consuming. In your normal walkabouts, you probably hardy, if ever, plan on building a natural shelter. Now, if you want to push your boundaries and do things you have not done very often, that is another matter. Thanks for sharing your time in the high and lonesome.

[@rickfromvirginia]

good video! Keep up the awesome work. Nice to compare to backpacking videos in the U.S. you're definitely no amateur. Thanks again looking forward to your next posting.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@marcelodebrito664]

Wonderful place man! That pasta we called Miojo here in Brazil, is a main choice for a camping food.

[@adamsharpe4128]

Awesome work Scotty, Killing the videos

[@gregsummers7350]

Well done mate. You are going world-wide and our country is largely unknown to the rest of the world; so if you can, a small out line of Australia with a dot showing where you are. Good job on your kit. Kept it natural. kind regards from Greg in Thailand

[@wetdedstuocm]

Great to see the Hat back.. LOL,, I really enjoyed this trip. You said you wanted Ideas on where to go, a camping trip along the coast would be nice. Damper I grew up on damper My Mum made it at home and when we went camping. Mum used a sheet of tin foil on camping trips Dad wasn't keen on ash in the Damper..But hey Charcoal is good for ya. To bad I'm not 50+ years younger and able to walk love to join ya.. Cheers.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hey mate, haha yeah I thought it was time for the hats return. I'd like to do another coastal trek. Maybe in spring when it warms up slightly.

[@jamisonschroeder7675]

Some OG Scotty! Your videos and edits have come a long way. Keep up the good work bro. I’m from Washington state US (WA). So every time I see or hear WA my mind takes a minute to process where you’re referring to lol

[@jamiemackie9416]

Just stumbled upon your channel the other day and am really enjoying it. Been watching a lot of the Canadian and US bushcraft stuff for a while and it's nice to see a similar style of camping channel here in Oz. Keep it up mate it's great stuff.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Jamie mackie Cheers mate. Glad to see you’re enjoying it.

[@conexaooutdoor616]

Muito bom. Excelente vivência 👏👏

[@patrickl.2076]

I have a similar frying pan. What I use as handle is just a wooden stick with an angled saw cut at the end where I insert the rim of the pan. Works great.

[@kan-zee]

30:38 your lucky to have a minimal population in the bush....up here in Canada...we have tourists come to Algonquin Park, and they destroy the bush with piles of garbage scattered everywhere, cut trees, and campfire scorch marks all over the place....count your blessings that there are no crazy disrespectful people in your bush. cheers

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Kanzee Hey mate, yeah we’re pretty lucky that Australia has a pretty low population. It means that if you want to find a secluded spot, you more than likely can which is good. But we still defiantly get dickheads out in the bush. People who disrespect it buy leaving rubbish and chopping down trees. But for the most part, people are pretty good. Thanks for watching mate!

[@chrispeterson1247]

Plenty of fuckwits in Australia!

[@questconcrete]

Don’t go to Algonquin park.Ontario has thousands and thousands of places to go. Of course the tourist areas are going to have tourists. Clearly Scotty isn’t going to those places either. Not like he’s doing walk about at Uluru.

[@michaelo1907]

Just be safe. Love your videos. Dream vacation for my son and I, We really enjoy watching, and the food you cook looks amazing

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate. Glad you and your son enjoy the videos!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Another great video. You getting comfortable in front of the camera now. Good stuff. Biltong....yeeeaaas. grew up on that. Good stuff.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Cheers mate. Yeah I'm slowing getting there haha. Glad I'm starting to come off as comfortable.

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

Biltong is awesome. I first found it when I took a trip to South Africa several years ago. Great videos mate.

[@doitdan2354]

Nice one Scotty, more duel day trips would be nice to watch! What’s the weirdest thing you have come across while out in the bush. Always interesting to hear other people’s tales about stuff like that. Cheers mate

[@rickfromvirginia]

Another good Outback video! I'm in the United States it's awesome to see how you backpack in Australia keep up the good work!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate. I'll try and do a few more multi day trips when I have the time. I'd say the weirdest things I come across would just be little hermit set ups. But then again, I'm pretty much one of those hermits haha

[@archie7212]

Thanks Scotty, another enjoyable video, keep up the good work :-)

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@dotcatcatalog5116]

yes wait for summer keep up the good videos

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Loving your vids my man! You have a new sub! Cheers!

[@hikerinaustralia]

Hi Scotty, regarding your microphone discussion, I've recently be using a RODE SmartLav+ mic (I got from JB HiFi) to record my spoken audio using my phone. Then syncing it up in post production. That way if the audio doesn't work on the phone I still have my camera audio as a 'plan B'. The lapel mic generally does better a dealing with the wind noise and distant aircraft (which are particularly annoying when hiking near Sydney). I generally start recording on my phone and camera then verbally state the current time (which helps matching up the audio and video tracks later).

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hiker in Australia Hey mate, ah true! Not a bad idea. Yeah it’s really frustrating that the Rode Micro doesn’t fit my camera audio jack. I’ll take a look into what you mentioned. Thanks for watching mate

[@russellgan8174]

Hey Scotty I'm a new subscriber and I just wanted to let you know I really enjoy your videos from the Pacific Northwest Oregon USA

[@RBTrujillo1]

I just found your channel Sir. I'm from New Mexico USA, I always enjoy finding and watching different channels such as yours. Everyone has their own style and methods. Yet, some are the same! Does this make it "dull" or "seen that before", not to me. No, I am NOT a bushcrafter nor am I a hard core camping adventurous person (I used to be when I was younger). I just enjoy watching channels such as yours. Please keep your videos coming! BY the way, I would have really liked to see how you set up your tarp shelter! Looks great!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Robert Trujillo Hey mate, thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying my vids. Yeah I’ll definately film me setting up the shelter next time.

[@ianmacdougall9178]

We love making damper when camping - roll it into a snake and wrap around a stick then toast it like a marshmallow. The best part is you can stuff the hole in the middle with chocolate or cheese or whatever!

[@thatgingerbiscuit]

Your channel was a video suggestion from watching TA outdoors this is the first video of yours I’ve watched and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m from Brisbane and would love to get out and into the bush more and do what you do! Keep at it mate I’ll keep watching your stuff subscribed and notifications on! 😊

[@shaneivory5371]

Hey mate, get yourself a yabby trap, they are good tucker and a great bait

[@freddiekinnaputi]

Yall's have a beautiful country

[@manandbikeadv]

Good stuff mate, that was really enjoyable

[@alexslaughter9336]

Well done mate keep up the good work

[@MrWalko]

Hey mate. We watch as a family (dad, mum & 4 young kids). We're a bush camping family but we have to use a camper trailer because the kids are very young. I hope to do hike in camping with the kids as they get older. In regards to your question about what people might like to see, it might be worth looking at some alternate style locations. That probably means driving further from home but it could make for some different content.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Andrew Walkington Hey mate, it’s awesome to hear you watch it with your kids, and that you’re already getting them out in nature. Some of my fondest memories are camping with my dad as a kid. Yeah you’re right about trying out new locations. I aim to do that in the near future. Thanks as always for watching mate!

[@KingShango]

Love your work mate. Really hoping to get out in the bush when this corona thing blows over. Damn i need it.

[@johntiller4327]

Hi Scotty About Australian Bass and Estuary Bass. Estuary Bass stay permanently in the salt and brackish waters of the coastal estuaries. Australian Bass swim down stream to the brackish water during winter to spawn. In these rivers the native animals like crawfish hibernate when the water temp drops below 12c, plus during winter the eels migrate to some where in the Coral sea to spawn. So there F A to eat in the river for the Bass. So the Bass don't head back upstream until the Crawfish come out of hibernation. So the water temp is the best indicator of when the Bass are around where you are fishing. The sea current and sea water temperature determines when the eels migrate back up the costly river of the south east coast of NSW.

[@scumpert]

Keep doing what you do as it's awesome. Please come across to WA!

[@anthonysferruzzi]

Dunno where you are but no shorts and T-shirt here in Melbourne for winter!! 😄 great video though and awesome seeing some Aus content 👍

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Northern NSW

[@charliemiller20]

I have made a tea out of lemon tea tree. Leptospermum petersonii. It is delicious. You can also make a tea out of common bottle brush leaves. Great videos. My son is not allowed regular tv, but I do allow him to watch your channel on occasion (he is 1.5 years old).

[@danielwheeler7552]

i think u should do a multi day video incorporating fishing natural shelter building !

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Yeah I agree. I think that'd be a good vid. I'll aim to do that in the coming weeks. Thanks for watching mate

[@danielwheeler7552]

love your videos mate appreciate the effort it takes to do them

[@SwampValley]

Biltong is awesome, great video dude.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Cheers mate!

[@grahameroberts8109]

You know when you’re in the Sydney and surrounding areas when you see sandstone and the distinctive Angophora Costata (Sydney Red Apple (gum). Thank you for the effort in making vids for viewing enjoyment. 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘

[@Wayne-fe1ed]

Love the term "...chuck on some grub..." lol. Damper, authentic Aboriginal style, using native seeds for flour would be very interesting.

[@joblo1604]

The waterways that you come across, would have a few good freshwater crays lurking amongst some of the rocks...

[@rogermace4516]

Another great Vid. I see you maybe taking on board a bit of fishing and even going for eels, Eels are very easy to catch, use a small hook a wire trace or they will bite of your line, a piece of raw meat, or worm or grub. Fish just as it gets dark with a torch or head lamp. fish close to river bank. Lots of stuff on KZbin on how to prepare eel and recipes, They are bloody delicious ...... Good Luck

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Great info mate. I will keep that in mind. I'll try and get a fishing vid out soon. Cheers

[@markpayne2048]

Hi There. Firstly, thankyou for making and sharing your excellent videos. Your natural unpretentious style is refreshing to watch, and it is great to see you learn and try out new things as you go along. To answer your question about making a tea out of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia); There is a tea tree infusion "tea" used as a natural remedy for minor wounds, acne etc, but it is still only for external use, and can be used as a nice mouthwash, but because tea tree has a low risk of causing skin and mucous membrane irritation, it is not recommended for ingestion. You can however make a tea from Eucalyptus leaves. If blended with black tea, then you essentially have "billy tea". You only need 1 leaf though, and you'll be surprised how strong and tasty it is. If you come across Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) in your area that will also make a delicious herb tea. Keep up the great work. I look forward to watching more of your adventures.

[@Arm2775]

Newtowner 🤙 Love your work

[@kittymorse7402]

Enjoyed

[@bossybill7437]

Congrats on your subs, it's a great channel. I get kind'a tired of all those birch trees and the like. I like the Aussie info, like native foods, plants, etc, but not so much when it's done in a huge chunk, one after the other. Like, yeah, actually trying out some tea tree tea. And all those bush scenery shots of yours are AMAZING. Maybe a zoom lens for the native fauna might add a great dimension. (KZbinr 'shugemery', the hammock clown, has a few Filming Technique videos from late Oct '17 - might be worth checking out. ) As for locations, it might be better to have fewer videos but more locations. (Hmm... probably have a pesky day job to worry about. Maybe over the holidays, etc.) Also bringing out 'the girl' again, or other mates sometimes would make things more interesting. Anyway, keep up the good work and get onto Patreon to help with equipment. Product reviews are good but please don't take sponsorship. Anyway, that's my two bobs worth.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hi Geoff, thanks for your input. I checked out Shugemery's filming technique videos. Good stuff. He's given me some ideas. Yeah I'll have to get my girlfriend back out for another video, the same goes with my mates. It would add another interesting element. Cheers

[@Smackedup100]

I saw a xanthorroea (black boy) in Bunnings hardware about a third smaller then yours. They wanted $3200 for it. Personally I couldn't plant one in my garden it just wouldn't feel right having such a magnificent plant locked up in a suburban garden.

[@johnhattenfels6681]

Hey Scotty i really enjoy your channel i love the aussie bush and do lots of day walks pretty much every weekend. Could you please explain how to navigate. Me and my partner have gotten ourselves lost a couple of times and it really frightens us.

[@Dunebuggy2012]

Enjoying your videos. Somehow came across an English fellow and ended up watching quite a few of his, then some other countries, then did a search for Aussie stuff and found your stuff. Usually I camp with a 4WD & a tent but I wouldn’t mind doing a bit of solo bush craft (without the Mrs. and the 4WD. Not sure how far I could walk though. Dodgy hip & other issues. Anyway, keep up the good work.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Awesome camp Mate! No Worries on the "Dilly Dallying" to camp. That's the best way to go. I also enjoy a Tawny Port wine. It's my drink of choice. Keep up the great work! P.S. I am still wondering about that pack. It seems pretty perfect!