Congratulations Jess & Taka! Amazing fish. Looked so prehistoric underwater.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, yes it certainly does. I’ve never been so anxious about pulling the trigger in all of my life 😳😳
@BuildingSYMistress17 күн бұрын
WOW, very impressive catch for both of you! 🏆
@colinboniface194 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding fish... That was a brilliant hunt and capture... nicely cooked too...
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin! One of our favourite fish to eat by far 👌
@wmmorsch Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. In absolute awe of both of your skills to land a couple of monster fish. The end result looked absolutely mouth watering. Good to see Michael has got a full head off teeth again too!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Hahaha oh yeah! I forgot about the tooth reappearing lol. I couldn't stand it any longer! Thanks for watching and coming along on our journey!
@HollyRoseBeecham Жыл бұрын
Wow Jess! That tuna is nearly as big as you! What an awesome catch...well done!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Holly, it certainly was!!
@rebeccamarks2324 Жыл бұрын
Well done Jess 👏 what a huge big dog tuna! Love the footage guy’s 😮We are looking forward to catching you soon. Whatcha Gonna Do ⛵️Sean & Bec
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers legends!! Shame you couldn’t make it, catch you soon xxx
@Dreamtimesail Жыл бұрын
Well that ep was worth all the waiting for. Great intro Jess and what an awesome fish. Congrats.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks legends! It took a while this one, had to get it right :-P
@sidmar200 Жыл бұрын
Been checking for new vid's weekly, Suffering from Sailing Popao deprivation. 😂 Great catch pleased their is no jealousy. Have a Great stay and a return to Freedom. Thank You. 😉😀
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 thanks Sidmar, there’s plenty more to come. Maybe a bit of jealousy 🤪😂😂
@ToastierHat Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back, as ever, always keen to see more stuff. Would also love to hear more about the work adventures. They sound like interesting jobs
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers!! We hope to share more about them in future episode, no doubt we will do one on sea urchins 😂😂😂
@tonyfromaus7855 Жыл бұрын
Yuuuge fish! Congrats. WTF is wrong with the algorithm that it hasn’t put your awesome content in front of everyone? Your channel should be much much bigger. Your content is second to none and we couldn’t ask for better representatives of Aussies enjoying the ocean. I hope your channel gets the views it deserves.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Tony. Now if only we could get that algorithm to swing in our favour so we could do this full time 🤪 time to put Michael in a bikini 😂
@tonyfromaus7855 Жыл бұрын
@@sailingpopao you’d do better if he was in the bikini with a nice gap back in the teeth, just sayin…. a swift right to his jaw and your troubles are over! But seriously, we watch in awe of what you guys do. And I honestly can’t think of better representation for our country. Your vids are much anticipated here…. thank you for sharing your beautiful life, surroundings, and adventures with us all.
@jeromeherveux1490 Жыл бұрын
Wahoo Congrats Jess! You can't beat shooting a doggy in a first place, and yours is massive. Michael yours was not bad neither😉
@superlongy Жыл бұрын
Best video yet guys !! ….and that’s a BIG call ! Awesome work Jess, and love seeing you two working together for a joint passion. Michael has pole position most times but Jess just blew it out of the water with this one !! ……awesome video, still grinning as I’m typing this ……
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Hahah thank you!!! You’re too kind. Glad we could get the stoke across in the video. Bout time Michael let me shoot something 😜🤪
@superlongy Жыл бұрын
Our house is on the market and we’re on the hunt for a cat !! ….. might see you out there . Longy & Alex …..
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Exciting life change!! Congratulations and all the best with the transition ❤️
@DaveAdams3083 ай бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel. This is my third vid. You guys have got your recipe right. Nice down to earth people and excellent videography. Looks like you have a new fan! 😉
@sailingpopao3 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam, stoked you’re enjoying them ☺️
@ellehowell1123 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. Great battle with your dinosaur!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers! It was a dinosaur 😂
@harryadams5651 Жыл бұрын
Love the content. Please give more info on types of fish and invertebrates and population dynamics on your dive sites. Here in Nova Scotia our brief summer sailing season has started . Surface temperature 11C offshore inshore near beaches 20C. So we envy your wonderful environment
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry, will keep that in mind for sure this coming season. To give you an idea the water was between 28-30 so we were cooking in those wetsuits 😂
@svselkie4881 Жыл бұрын
Awesome footage! I love how Michael sounds so calm in the midst of the fish fight. Then Jesses excitement is insanely contagious 😂😂. Thanks for all the delicious 🐠 🤤
@svselkie4881 Жыл бұрын
I can’t stop smiling listening to your excitement
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 thanks mate!!! Yes I was just a wee bit stoked 😜 thanks for coming along for the ride and eating half the fish 🤪
@lukeottaway2216 Жыл бұрын
I love you guys. Such a epic day. What a day. You made me a good laugh in the airport when I saw the thank you pop up hahahaha can't wait to see what's coming
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I was wondering if you’d see that one 🤪 stoked you did, went down a treat 👌
@lukeottaway2216 Жыл бұрын
Perfect you have worked way too hard now time for fun and adventure
@johnfoley1640 Жыл бұрын
Wow congrats on the fish, another fantastic episode 👍
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks John 😊
@pauldyson6921 Жыл бұрын
Sensational video guys......what a fish!!!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Paul ☺️
@jamesgarner9553 Жыл бұрын
this is epic. congratulations guys; long time coming!!!!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks James!!
@peterlee440 Жыл бұрын
Bloody amazing! Well done
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, stoked is an understatement ☺️
@campbelltebbutt9614 Жыл бұрын
Woooooww! Congrats! Amazing fish both of you!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Campbell, it was an insane day out!
@sailingnusa4228 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome, well done.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@guyh-w3324 Жыл бұрын
Love Darook, love your work. ❤
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
😂 I was wondering if anyone would be able to pick that location 👌👏👏👏
@elizaandalisa Жыл бұрын
One hell of a dogtooth well done gal cheers n beers Marty Australia
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Marty, glad I could bring you all along on the journey!
@harrisonwhittaker4145 Жыл бұрын
Sooo good! You guys are the best loving the episodes can not wait for what's install in the future!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Harrison, thanks for watching!
@kathleenJohnston-eg5yy4 ай бұрын
Yeeeeuw go cuzzie!
@dirk3730 Жыл бұрын
What a monster! Fish of a lifetime 💙
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@olesrensen3146 Жыл бұрын
what a fish! great vid :)
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks you 🙌
@pauldhughes Жыл бұрын
Awesome fish guys / Jess 🎉
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@pauldhughes Жыл бұрын
Hi Jess, just saw the add in the leader paper re yr mum. Condolences to you and the family 😢 Paul & Jo.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
@@pauldhughes thank you x
@danclifton810 Жыл бұрын
Love it.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan ☺️
@tlowe2502 Жыл бұрын
Great job guys, one heck of a fish. We really appreciate your efforts to share your adventure's and thoughts. Congratulations again, from your fans here in the central Florida swamps. GOOD ON YA. 👍🏻👍🏻💕🐾🐟
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and coming along for the ride!!
@antonysercombe Жыл бұрын
Only been waiting 9 months for this !! Love ya work Jess 😊😊
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers Ant! It has taken a while for sure 🤪 about time for the next doggy season
@antonysercombe Жыл бұрын
I'll be back up there again this season. Can't wait !!!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Yeah epic!! Might have to organise a mother ship mission this year. See you up there ☺️
@antonysercombe Жыл бұрын
@@sailingpopao that works for me !! 😊
@wannabefree03 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Jess and Michael - what an amazing episode! Love your vids - keep them coming on…..
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Plenty more backed up, lets hope I dont book any more jobs in the next month :-P
@greatnorthern3481 Жыл бұрын
Amazing fish of a life time only just found you guys got lots of watching to do love the process and cook and thanks for not filming you in your underwear 😂
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 thanks and welcome to our channel. Apologies in advance, as there is plenty of other vids with Michael in his undies 😝 and even one without 🤪
@blakeriddington4478 Жыл бұрын
Love it guys!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Blakey! Hope you’re well x
@steve2meter Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the doggie of a lifetime Jess. Thanks for the update. Can't wait for all that footage in the bank. Thanks
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Steve, back to full time editor next week 🤞🤞 time to play catch up 🤣
@gordonblack1629 Жыл бұрын
Awesome you two and congratulations to Jess, now that’s a fish. Looking forward to your next adventures. Stay safe.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gordy! Hope you’re all well x
@TheKYMB01 Жыл бұрын
What a stonker. I'm heading North from Brissy mid July and hope for a fraction of the stuff you guys have done and seen. Kymbo on Triwanderer
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Enjoy and safe travels, no doubt gov will! Hope we see you out there somewhere
@thalarirao8101 Жыл бұрын
You both rock! All the best.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks mate!!
@GordonJobson Жыл бұрын
Great fish . well done, and well deserved. The meals looked great. Hopefully you are avoiding the cold winds down here at present.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gordon! No unfortunately right in the thick of it! Not much longer now 👌
@browbr00 Жыл бұрын
what a fish congrats guys, awesome footage.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@waughthogwaugh3078 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers!
@fishhunter348 Жыл бұрын
This episode was an absolute cracker! Soo much stoke! What a fish, Michael will be keen to get a bigger one now can't have the missus outdoing him!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yeah don’t worry she reminds me everyday 😂
@fishhunter348 Жыл бұрын
@@sailingpopao I bet! You're a good sport but I bet it's eating you haha! Love the blue n gold macaw on the boat, how cool!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Haha nah I’m stoked for her, just happy to get a monster on our own boat, that was always the dream! Yeah Archie is a cool bird…sometimes 🤣
@Rouge_7 Жыл бұрын
A sure sign of being/living in paradise...bird shit, EVERYWHERE!!!!
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 absolutely!!! That was not even our worst coating.
@danyoungy Жыл бұрын
EPIC
@SouthernCrossGO Жыл бұрын
Monster Doggy 😮
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers it was a beast!
@barbiewarner530 Жыл бұрын
i love ur channel ..been wondering where u were..hope to c u soon..
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbie 😊 hoping the next episode wont be as far away! Thanks for watching
@wozniakmedia Жыл бұрын
Congrats Jess, what an achievement! 💪 So can you eat raw fish without freezing and thawing it first?
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wozzi, you sure can 😊
@TheGlynJones Жыл бұрын
LOve your vids. Could tell me what type of drone you use please
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Thanks Glyn, we use a mavic mini 3 pro. It’s so easy to travel with.
@mitchroberts1647 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering what type of rego stickers you use on your inflatable? Cheers
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Hey Mitch, we had these ones sprayed professionally by a company in Brisbane. The highfield dealer organised it for us. Our original ones we used vinyl spray paint but they didn’t last long.
@robertlaird6746 Жыл бұрын
How much did that dogtooth tuna end up weighing? 60 kilo's equals 132 lb's. Congratulations Jess. That's a monster.
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Cheers Robert! We called it about 55ish.
@robertlaird6746 Жыл бұрын
@@sailingpopao Is that the largest Doggy you've had on your boat and that you've ever speared?
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s the biggest doggy on Popao and bigger than any doggy either of us have shot before. Michael biggest was 35 in Tonga or Indo from memory.
@robertlaird6746 Жыл бұрын
@@sailingpopao That's awesome. As for me, I'm moving forward on an aluminum catamaran build. I've got a list of prices for the marine grade aluminum, mast, boom, rigging, electronics and all the other components I need. The plans to build it are 5k usd. The hull build is a six month process and the fit out is about a year. I'm just looking for a good place to build it.
@mounga100 Жыл бұрын
How do you know we're to hunt tuna??
@sailingpopao Жыл бұрын
Lot's of years experience, we will do an episode on it this year.
@toddyrightonit Жыл бұрын
Still doing crazy shit 😂
@toddyrightonit Жыл бұрын
Your missus has got some stones takky your on dishes and laundry