0:00:00 > 0:00:00- *
0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Australia.
0:00:02 > 0:00:08- It's the world's largest island that - covers three million square miles.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- Its coastline is 37,000 miles long.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- It's the oldest, flattest - and lowest-lying continent...
0:00:16 > 0:00:19- ..that is a paradise for fishermen.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- Join me, Julian Lewis Jones - and my friend, Rhys Llywelyn...
0:00:24 > 0:00:30- .as we fulfil a lifelong dream - and fish her seas and rivers.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- We'll meet her people and animals.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- We also visit this amazing - country's most historic sites.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- Excellent, Rhys!
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- We'll travel from Sydney - to the island of Tasmania...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..to Brisbane, Cairns - and the Great Barrier Reef.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- We visit the Northern Territory - and Darwin's sweltering heat...
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- ..and finish in Western Australia...
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- ..in Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef - which is a Mecca for fishermen.
0:01:02 > 0:01:08- Once again, our guide is our - old friend, Gwenllian Jones Palmer.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- In this programme, - we visit the island of Tasmania.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Excellent!
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- Well done, Rhys.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- That's all from me.
0:01:26 > 0:01:32- 'Julian Lewis Jones - in Australia'
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- Welcome to Tasmania - which is a truly wild area...
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..off the coast of Australia!
0:01:39 > 0:01:45- I hope you've got your flies because - it has trout and lots of other fish.
0:01:45 > 0:01:46- I should catch something then!
0:01:46 > 0:01:47- I should catch something then!- - Yes, you should.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49- What do you think so far?
0:01:49 > 0:01:50- What do you think so far?- - It's a stunning view.
0:01:51 > 0:01:52- It's beautiful.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53- Shall we go?
0:01:53 > 0:01:55- Shall we go?- - Yes, OK.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- East of the capital city of Hobart, - lies the Tasman Peninsula.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- It's connected to the mainland - by an isthmus.
0:02:06 > 0:02:12- Eaglehawk Neck is on one side - and Pirates Bay is on the other.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- It's home to Scott Johnson's - fishing boat, the Doongara.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26- He's our guide today and - we're hoping to catch a mako shark.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- We're sailing out of Pirates Bay - in Tasmania.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- Before we start, we need to decide - who'll get the first catch.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- I should get it - because of seniority.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- Age before beauty!
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- However, I'm a fair man so - I'll let Rhys have the opportunity.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Today's challenge is a game - of Paper, Scissors, Stone.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- OK, we'll go after three.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- One, two...
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- I won that one.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- OK, we caught that on camera. - Rhys has won again.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- I'll have to cut his line!
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- Our main aim - is to catch some sharks...
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- ..but as we head out to sea, - we try to catch some tuna.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- They are the perfect bait - for the mako shark.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- I want to explain our - fishing techniques in Tasmania.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- We're dragging five lures - behind the boat.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- Five lines have been spread - across the back of the boat.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- This method of fishing - is called trolling.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- Trawling is when you drag a net - but this is called trolling.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- The lure sits relatively close - to the surface of the water...
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- ..and the tuna swim up - and take a bite.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- We're following the coastline - and dragging these five lures.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Whilst Rhys waited - for his first bite...
0:04:08 > 0:04:13- ..I asked our captain - about these deep waters.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- Scott has just told me...
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- ..that this is the closest point - of the continental shelf...
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- ..to mainland Australia - as it's only 8km from the land.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- It drops from 70m - to a depth of about 2,000m...
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- ..so it's very deep!
0:04:31 > 0:04:36- The large fish - all gather at the drop-off point.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- We're currently - passing the Hippolyte rocks.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- It's a beautiful area - but it's also very dangerous.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- The waves are breaking - on the underwater rocks.
0:04:55 > 0:05:00- Scott knows the area like the back - of his hand and knows what to do.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- I've caught something that - is known as a striped tuna...
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- ..whilst fishing - off the back of the boat.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- Here we go, boys. - It's my first tuna.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- It isn't the biggest in the world - but it's a good looking fish!
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Oh, we've got another one.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- We must have hit a shoal of fish.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- What do you think about this, Rhys?
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- His friend decided to join him. - Excellent!
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- Look at it wriggling. The tails are - very powerful and they're quick too.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- It's just like Mick Jagger!
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- These are the perfect bait - for the mako shark.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50- They are full of blood!
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- Are you on again, Rhys?
0:06:06 > 0:06:07- Are you on again, Rhys?- - Yes.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- This one feels better - but it's further out.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- Oh, it's broken free.
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Oh, it's broken free.- - You've lost it.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- We lost that one - but had already bagged two tunas...
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- ..so we set about hunting the mako.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- Matthew has started making - the burley.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- We want to create a trail - using the chum or burley...
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- ..to attract the sharks to the boat.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- It's just like a torch whose - light shines through the water.
0:06:45 > 0:06:51- The burley or chum spreads across - the waves to attract the sharks.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- The sharks could be - up to ten miles away.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- They follow the trail - that is cast by our torch...
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- ..back to the boat, - which is the source of the light.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- That is where - you'll find the burley.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- We've got the old favourite - - the mackerel.
0:07:13 > 0:07:18- Matthew's got another species - which is the slimy mackerel.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- We call it a scad in Britain.
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- There's a lot of blood in - the heads of the tuna we caught.
0:07:27 > 0:07:33- This is a mixture - of frozen burley or chum...
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- ..and the fresh tuna.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- The burley - is spreading through the water.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- Throw it in sparingly at regular - intervals, not all at the same time.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- We use a similar system in Wales...
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- ..but this one - sits outside the boat.
0:07:52 > 0:07:58- It's much cleaner than having oil, - blood and guts all over the deck!
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Whilst I churned away...
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- ..Matthew prepared the hook - for the shark.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- A large chunk of tuna - is placed on a 2m wire line.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- It's attached to a balloon - which is a visual marker...
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- ..that also keeps the bait - at its correct depth.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- And all we had to do was wait.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- It's very quiet but that's - the nature of shark fishing.
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- You need a lot of patience to wait - for that explosion of excitement.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Rhys is sunbathing.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- He's ready for his workout.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- I'm working on the burley.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- You need a lot of patience.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Matthew has taken the bait - out of the water...
0:09:03 > 0:09:08- ..because the birds - were diving for it and eating it.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15- The bait is sitting in - a shallow position in the water...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- ..so they are trying to eat it.
0:09:18 > 0:09:24- These sooty shearwaters - can dive to depths of 70m.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- Penguins are the only birds - that can swim any deeper.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35- We'll wait for the birds to fly away - before throwing in the fresh bait...
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- ..and I'll carry on with the burley.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- I'm fed up - of all this hanging around...
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- ..so I'm going to try - some deep sea fishing.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- Fish such as the flathead - can be found in deep water.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- I'm hoping the bait drops quickly.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- Let's see - if I can catch something else.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- The water's deep here...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..so it will take a while - to reach the bottom.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- Every wait is a long one.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- The hours passed - with no sign of any fish.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- Today wasn't our lucky day.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- The bait wasn't the only thing - that attracted the birds.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- An albatross - took a fancy to our camera!
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- There was also - an Australian fur seal.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- These were hunted intensively - last century...
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- ..but I'm delighted that - their numbers are on the increase.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- We've done our best, Rhys.
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- We've done our best, Rhys.- - Yes, we have.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- Nothing's biting.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- They don't want - to play with us today.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- We lost the current in the water.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- The sea fell totally calm.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- There was no current to carry the - burley or chum away from the boat.
0:11:13 > 0:11:14- There was no breeze.
0:11:15 > 0:11:20- The birds were the only life in the - area and they were quite a nuisance.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- There's always tomorrow.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- We'll do some trolling - on the way home too.
0:11:35 > 0:11:41- We returned to Pirates Bay - without a shark or any treasure.
0:11:41 > 0:11:47- I've heard that Tasmania has another - animal with very sharp teeth.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49- Alright?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- Alright?- - Thank you.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52- After you.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- After you.- - Thank you. Age before beauty!
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- There's a pair of Tasmanian Devils - behind us.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- They are cute little animals.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- They are cute little animals.- - Yes, they are.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- But they have very sharp teeth!
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- They say its bite is stronger - than that of a lion.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- They are not playthings.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- This animal is currently - an endangered species...
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- ..because they get attacked - by a cancer.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- It's a neuroendocrine cancer...
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- ..that spreads - when the devils bite each other.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Their population in the wild - has fallen from 100,000 to 15,000.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- A mere 15% - of the population remains.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- That one looks angry.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- That one looks angry.- - Yes, there's going to be a fight.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- DEVIL GROWLS FEROCIOUSLY
0:12:54 > 0:12:55- Goodness me!
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- Goodness me!- - They are funny things.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- Hello. Have you calmed down now?
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- They look cute but we've just seen - how ferocious they can be.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- I wouldn't want one in the house.
0:13:13 > 0:13:14- I wouldn't want one in the house.- - Oh, it's off again!
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- It's an amazing creature, Rhys.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- It wasn't what I expected at all.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- Let's go and get a bacon sandwich. - Come on.
0:13:29 > 0:13:29- .
0:13:35 > 0:13:35- Subtitles
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- Port Arthur.
0:13:45 > 0:13:51- In 1996, it experienced the biggest - tragedy in Australian history.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- Thirty-five people - lost their lives...
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- ..when Martin Bryant, - a 28-year-old from Hobart...
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- ..lost his mind - and went on a killing spree.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- This area's murky past - stems back even further.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- You've brought us to Port Arthur.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- What happened here?
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- Many years ago, the naughty boys - were all brought here.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30- The criminals who came here - were re-offenders.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- They were transported from Sydney, - so these were really bad boys.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- The aim was to break them - physically and mentally.
0:14:40 > 0:14:46- It had an asylum and - they spent 23 hours in pure silence.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- There was also a waterwheel.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- It had a special port - where they exported wood.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- Australia was a growing country - and they built ships...
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- ..so stripped the trees.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- They called it hell on earth.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07- Boys were brought here - and taken to a nearby island.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- They were separated - from the prisoners...
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- ..but they were taught a craft.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- At least they learnt something - whilst being imprisoned.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- The hardened criminals - rebelled against the system...
0:15:24 > 0:15:30- ..but those who put their heads down - and worked hard were released.
0:15:30 > 0:15:31- It's very interesting.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- Between 1833 and 1877...
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- ..over 12,000 criminals - were imprisoned here.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- Today, Port Arthur is Tasmania's - biggest tourist attraction...
0:15:45 > 0:15:50- ..with 250,000 visitors every year.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- I'll send you here - if you don't behave.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- I want a lot of fish today. - Look at the wonderful water.
0:15:58 > 0:15:59- It's screaming with fish.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- It's screaming with fish.- - Let's get to it.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- Tasmania has a lot - of great sites for fishing...
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- ..so we decided to split up.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- I searched the Hobart estuary - for black bream...
0:16:18 > 0:16:23- ..and Rhys ventured to the Tyenna - River in search of brown trout.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- I've come to the banks - of the Tyenna River...
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- ..in Westerway, Tasmania.
0:16:37 > 0:16:43- I'll be fishing for the - famous Tasmanian brown trout.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- I'll be fly fishing.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- I need to be very careful...
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- ..because the water - is crystal clear.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- Let's see what happens.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- It'll take a few practice shots.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- I need more length...
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- ..so that the fly - lands right in front of the trout.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- That was better.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- It's right where I wanted it.
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- Tasmania is very famous - for its trout fishing.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- We can be grateful to the - British Empire for one thing.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- They introduced the trout...
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- ..to the various countries - within the Empire.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- Tasmania was one of those countries.
0:17:57 > 0:18:03- The trout here is similar to the - trout found across the Empire...
0:18:04 > 0:18:10- ..and are descendents of a shoal - from Loch Leven in Scotland...
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- ..who were brought - here 200 years ago.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- It's amazing to think - of those pioneers...
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- ..who ensured they could enjoy - trout fishing across the Empire.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- It was one of - the first things they did.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- I'm sure that many of you at home - make your own flies...
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- ..so you might be interested - in what I'm using in Tasmania.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- Let me show you.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- This fly is quite common to us.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- This is an Adams fly.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- There's an Adams dry fly - on the front.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- Behind it...
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- ..there's a hare's ear - copper head nymph fly.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- It's a very common fly.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- We use it a lot in Wales...
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- ..because they attract - the same breed.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- There's nothing different - to the equipment we use at home.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- This is known as - the duo technique...
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- ..or the New Zealand style.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- They developed this technique - in New Zealand...
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- ..because of its clear water.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- This was developed - as a gentle method of fishing...
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- ..that deceived the trout.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- Here we go.
0:19:55 > 0:19:56- Well...
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- My perseverance has paid off.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Look at what I've got.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- I need to dampen my hand first.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- Oh!
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- It got away.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- It was a trout.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- A very beautiful brown trout.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- They are here.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- They are taking my flies so - I'll keep trying to get another one.
0:20:29 > 0:20:35- Today, I've come to Montagu Bay - near Lindisfarne by Hobart...
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- ..to go fishing with Plinio Taurian.
0:20:38 > 0:20:43- Plinio specialises in fishing - for brim or black bream.
0:20:44 > 0:20:45- Hi, Plinio.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- He's not only an expert...
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- ..but a champion at fishing - for the southern black bream...
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- ..that only resides - in South Australia.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- Plinio has told me that the brim - lives very close to the shore...
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- ..under the rocks - and feeds on seaweed.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- This fishing apparatus - is very light in weight.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- I need to be very careful because - this is only a 4lb fishing line.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- This is something very new for me...
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- ..so I'm learning as I go along.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- I'm with the right person.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- It's a bit of a gamble...
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- ..to get as close to the rocks - as you can.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- Oh, I had a take then!
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- Oh, I lost it.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47- This landscape reminds me - of fishing in the Menai Straits.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- However, - the current isn't as strong.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- This is the lure - that we're using today.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- It's called a minnow.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- These sit just beneath - the surface of the water.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- The lip allows it - to sit just under the surface.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- The trebles are quite small.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- You need to cast your line - towards the shore.
0:22:20 > 0:22:25- Any rocks, pieces of litter - or anything under the water...
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- ..is where the bream or brim - will gather.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- The water is very shallow.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- It only looks about two-foot deep.
0:22:42 > 0:22:47- When Plinio casts his line, - it sounds like a whip.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- Oh, yes. Oh, yes. - Oh, yes. Good fish.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- I thought it was a snag - and he just sat there on it.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- The fish is trying to escape.
0:23:08 > 0:23:13- Plinio is only using - a 4lb fishing line...
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- ..so he has to be very careful.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- He doesn't want to put too much - pressure on the line.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- I can see it now.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- It's a good fish.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- It's the first brim - I've seen in Tasmania.
0:23:32 > 0:23:33- Woah!
0:23:34 > 0:23:35- We need to be quick.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- Plinio has dropped the rod - into the water...
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- ..so that the fish - doesn't collide with the boat.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- It's quite a brim.
0:23:49 > 0:23:50- Yeah, nice fish.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- Yeah, nice fish.- - That is a lovely fish.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- The treble - is in the corner of the mouth.
0:23:59 > 0:24:04- I can't believe how motionless it is - as I handle it.
0:24:04 > 0:24:09- A fish usually wriggles - all over the place.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11- This would be how old?
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- That one - would probably be maybe 15.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19- It's quite a small fish - but it's 15 years old.
0:24:19 > 0:24:24- The grow very slowly - just like the sea bass in Wales.
0:24:25 > 0:24:26- There we are.
0:24:27 > 0:24:28- Excellent.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- OK... in it goes.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- I'll let it come around slowly - in the water.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- When it's ready, it will swim away.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- There we are. It's off like a shot.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45- Excellent!
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- It's the first brim - I've seen in Tasmania.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52- Well done, Plinio. Fantastic!
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- I wonder how Rhys is getting on.
0:24:56 > 0:25:01- Knowing Rhys, he's probably - caught half a dozen already!
0:25:05 > 0:25:08- I'm trying to cast over there.
0:25:08 > 0:25:13- The water is flowing nicely - around that tree.
0:25:13 > 0:25:19- It's a great spot - to try and deceive the fish.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23- This water isn't very warm.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26- It's actually quite cold.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- No, nothing's taking here.
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- I need to get out very slowly...
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- ..so that I can work my way up - to the next pool.
0:25:39 > 0:25:45- I'm creeping along quite gingerly...
0:25:46 > 0:25:49- ..as there's a lovely pool - in front of me.
0:25:50 > 0:25:54- In Wales, we say that the big fish - are found under the banks.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59- I'm trying to get my fly - as close to the bank as possible...
0:25:59 > 0:26:04- ..to see if any trout - rear their heads.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- I had a bit of luck.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16- The fly bounced off a leaf.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- That's one of the old tricks.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- As soon as the line - has an unnatural effect...
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- ..on the movement of the fly...
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- ..the fly starts to skate.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33- That's when it's over for you.
0:26:33 > 0:26:38- I can use it all day as long as - it retains its natural movement.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40- Oh, I had a bite just then.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45- Anyone could tell me...
0:26:46 > 0:26:51- ..that they think fishing - is a dull and boring hobby.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56- But I'd tell them to come with me - to watch a dry fly...
0:26:56 > 0:27:00- ..as it dances on the surface - of a river in Tasmania.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04- That's when you can tell me - if it's boring or not!
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- I think I'll move on from here.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20- I managed to catch one fish today...
0:27:20 > 0:27:23- ..but it slipped out of my hand.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25- However, it did prove to me...
0:27:25 > 0:27:31- ..that my fishing is effective.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- It's just lucky that - I don't have to feed a family...
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- ..or we'd be eating - Weetabix tonight!
0:27:42 > 0:27:46- All the waterways in Tasmania...
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- ..are controlled by the government.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52- This can only be a good thing.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56- It means that anyone can go fishing.
0:27:56 > 0:28:01- You won't find any fishing clubs...
0:28:01 > 0:28:04- ..who own sections of a river.
0:28:05 > 0:28:07- It's in the hands of the state.
0:28:07 > 0:28:13- They can control it, - preserve it, licence it...
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- ..and protect it.
0:28:21 > 0:28:22- Oh!
0:28:25 > 0:28:28- I lost another one.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- I think that was a good fish too.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39- That was a bit of excitement.
0:28:40 > 0:28:43- It came up to the surface - to take the nymph.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48- The nymph hadn't - event sunk in the water.
0:28:48 > 0:28:54- We might get a bit more luck...
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- ..as the afternoon progresses.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00- I can see that fish - feeding on something.
0:29:01 > 0:29:06- I've just seen it - raising its head once again...
0:29:06 > 0:29:11- ..so I'll try to keep the fly - on the water.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- My heart is pounding.
0:29:15 > 0:29:19- I caught one - but it slipped out of my hands...
0:29:19 > 0:29:21- ..and I just missed - that other one.
0:29:22 > 0:29:25- I'm confident - that there are fish to be had...
0:29:26 > 0:29:31- ..and they want to meet a Welshman - so I'll persevere.
0:29:31 > 0:29:37- This kind of fishing - calls for you to search the water.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52- I've bagged myself a trout.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- I'm trying to keep the line - nice and tight.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- Wonderful!
0:30:03 > 0:30:06- I'm going to walk up the river...
0:30:06 > 0:30:11- ..to find a suitable place - so that I can show it to you.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- It's a Tasmanian brown trout.
0:30:15 > 0:30:17- Stay with me, boy!
0:30:18 > 0:30:20- I need to wet my hand.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24- Beautiful... beautiful.
0:30:25 > 0:30:26- Can you see that?
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- It's a pretty little trout.
0:30:31 > 0:30:33- Back it goes.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40- Wonderful.
0:30:44 > 0:30:47- Alright, boy. How did you get on?
0:30:47 > 0:30:49- I caught a few trout.
0:30:49 > 0:30:50- Were they a good size?
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- No, they don't grow very big - in the rivers.
0:30:54 > 0:30:59- It was very technical as I had - to fish upstream but it was fun.
0:31:00 > 0:31:01- Shall we have some food?
0:31:01 > 0:31:02- Shall we have some food?- - Yes, what have you got?
0:31:03 > 0:31:04- I've got a tasty pie for you.
0:31:04 > 0:31:06- I've got a tasty pie for you.- - Lovely. A pie it is!
0:31:07 > 0:31:07- .
0:31:12 > 0:31:12- Subtitles
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:31:19 > 0:31:23- Tasmania's capital city - of Hobart was founded in 1804.
0:31:24 > 0:31:28- It's the oldest capital city - in Australia after Sydney.
0:31:29 > 0:31:34- The island was discovered in 1642...
0:31:35 > 0:31:38- ..by the Dutch explorer, - Abel Tasman.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42- He was the first European - to set foot on the island...
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- ..that was once - known as Van Diemen's Land.
0:31:46 > 0:31:51- In the spirit of Abel Tasman, - we had an adventure of our own.
0:31:51 > 0:31:56- We're about to leave - Hobart Harbour in Tasmania.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- Our pilot for the day is Jethro.
0:32:00 > 0:32:01- G'day, Jethro!
0:32:01 > 0:32:02- G'day, Jethro!- - G'day!
0:32:02 > 0:32:07- Jethro used to work in RAF Valley on - Anglesey and lived at Y Felinheli...
0:32:08 > 0:32:10- ..so we're in great company.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12- Over to you, Jethro!
0:32:25 > 0:32:31- Jethro was telling me that if we - flew directly out over the ocean...
0:32:31 > 0:32:35- ..we would reach Antarctica.
0:32:35 > 0:32:38- We're closer to Antarctica...
0:32:38 > 0:32:42- ..than to the city of Perth - in Australia.
0:32:42 > 0:32:48- It just proves the sheer magnitude - of Australia.
0:32:49 > 0:32:54- Tasmania itself - is 26 square miles.
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- It's three times - the size of Wales...
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- ..but has a population of 500,000.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03- It has a similar climate to Wales.
0:33:03 > 0:33:08- It's the coldest part of Australia - with four clear seasons.
0:33:09 > 0:33:11- Winter runs from June to August.
0:33:12 > 0:33:15- It can drop to 3 degrees Celsius - in Hobart...
0:33:15 > 0:33:18- ..and snow sometimes falls - on the mountains.
0:33:19 > 0:33:22- Mount Wellington - is in that direction.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26- It's almost - as tall as Ben Nevis in Scotland.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00- You organised something - quite amazing again, Gwenllian.
0:34:00 > 0:34:01- Thank you very much.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- Thank you very much.- - You're welcome. It was fantastic.
0:34:04 > 0:34:08- It was so smooth. I expected it - to bounce along the waves.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11- I didn't realise we'd taken off.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- Did you see the oyster beds?
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- Did you see the oyster beds?- - And the salmon farms.
0:34:16 > 0:34:18- It's an amazing coastline...
0:34:18 > 0:34:22- ..and you can see all the spits - that connect the islands.
0:34:23 > 0:34:28- The beaches were so clean and - there were some fantastic villages.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- Come on, let's go.
0:34:30 > 0:34:31- That was amazing.
0:34:31 > 0:34:34- That was amazing.- - Yes, brilliant.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42- It's a cold and wet morning...
0:34:42 > 0:34:47- ..but Scott and Matthew say it's - the ideal weather to catch tuna.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50- The rain and clouds - remind me of home.
0:34:50 > 0:34:52- Let's catch some tuna!
0:34:52 > 0:34:53- Let's catch some tuna!- - Come on.
0:35:04 > 0:35:06- The tackle that we're using today...
0:35:07 > 0:35:12- ..in order to battle with the tuna - that grows to 500lbs in this area...
0:35:12 > 0:35:16- ..is a very strong rod - that's known as a stand up stick.
0:35:16 > 0:35:21- It belongs to the 50-80lb class.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23- This extremely strong rod...
0:35:23 > 0:35:27- ..is teamed with - a Shimano TLD 50 reel.
0:35:27 > 0:35:31- It's similar to a bike - because it has two gears.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35- We use the high gear - when we catch the fish...
0:35:36 > 0:35:41- ..and switch to the low gear - when locked in battle with the fish.
0:35:41 > 0:35:46- The fishing line - is approximately 600m long...
0:35:46 > 0:35:50- ..and weighs about 50-60lb.
0:35:50 > 0:35:52- This is the lure we're using.
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- It's a skirted lure - with a solid head.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58- These are made in Hawaii.
0:35:58 > 0:36:02- Our skipper, Scott, - has fitted them with these skirts.
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- There's an extremely thick - 200lb line...
0:36:06 > 0:36:09- ..and a very strong hook.
0:36:09 > 0:36:14- The next lure - sits deeper in the water.
0:36:14 > 0:36:18- It's for tuna fishing - and it's called a halco.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- This lure has a lip...
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- ..which helps the lure sink - nose-first into the water.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- It has the same tackle - which is very strong...
0:36:28 > 0:36:31- ..because tunas are real fighters.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37- I've been chatting with Scott.
0:36:38 > 0:36:43- He said we have south-westerly - winds which oxygenates the water.
0:36:43 > 0:36:48- They feed on the saury fish - and we've used them before.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51- They are sold as - a bluey fish in Britain.
0:36:51 > 0:36:54- They feed on garfish - and small fish...
0:36:54 > 0:36:58- ..such as the mackerel - that we used for the sharks.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00- They also like small squid.
0:37:00 > 0:37:05- Let's hope they ignore those fish - and choose our bits of plastic!
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- Yes, let's hope so.
0:37:07 > 0:37:08- You're first up today.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10- You're first up today.- - Yes, I'm after a bluey.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12- A big bluey, not a small one!
0:37:19 > 0:37:22- There's a lot of birds - diving into the sea...
0:37:22 > 0:37:27- ..but the tuna is pushing - the bait fish to the surface.
0:37:27 > 0:37:30- There's also seals in the water...
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- ..who are feeding - on the scraps left by the tuna.
0:37:35 > 0:37:40- The birds eat whatever - the seals have left behind.
0:37:40 > 0:37:45- It's proof that there's tuna in - these waters so I hope I catch one!
0:37:53 > 0:37:57- I caught something. I don't think - it's very big but it's a fish!
0:37:57 > 0:37:59- Well done, Jules.
0:37:59 > 0:38:00- Is it still there?
0:38:00 > 0:38:01- Is it still there?- - Yes.
0:38:02 > 0:38:04- It's swimming towards the boat.
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- It's a striped tuna.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- That's it. In it comes.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12- It isn't very big but it's a fish!
0:38:12 > 0:38:17- It's got amazing colourings with an - almost fluorescent blue on its back.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- I'll show you - if it stops wriggling.
0:38:21 > 0:38:23- The tail is still moving.
0:38:23 > 0:38:25- This is a striped tuna.
0:38:30 > 0:38:32- Come on, Rhys.
0:38:37 > 0:38:38- What have you got?
0:38:38 > 0:38:41- It's a stripey. - Oh, it's got away.
0:38:41 > 0:38:42- No, it's swimming towards you.
0:38:42 > 0:38:44- No, it's swimming towards you.- - Yes, it's still there.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47- Bring it in.
0:38:48 > 0:38:50- Goodness me, they're lively.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- Goodness me, they're lively.- - Yes, they are.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55- It's a stripey for Rhys.
0:38:55 > 0:38:57- It's a stripey for Rhys.- - It's wonderful.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00- There are blue veins - running over its body.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03- It's behaving itself, unlike mine!
0:39:03 > 0:39:05- It's behaving itself, unlike mine!- - It likes the camera.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- It's just like a bullet.
0:39:08 > 0:39:12- It's the perfect shape - for darting through the water.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15- There's the strong dorsal fin.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18- It doesn't have any teeth...
0:39:18 > 0:39:22- ..unlike the bonito that - has teeth like the dogtooth tuna.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24- Great, Rhys. Well done.
0:39:25 > 0:39:27- We've got a pair of stripers!
0:39:35 > 0:39:35- .
0:39:40 > 0:39:40- Subtitles
0:39:40 > 0:39:42- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- I'm Julian Lewis Jones and - my friend, Rhys Llywelyn and I...
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- ..are fishing for tuna - on the Tasman Sea.
0:39:56 > 0:40:00- The sea is rough - but we've already caught one each.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- Jules, Jules, Jules!
0:40:11 > 0:40:12- Alright?
0:40:12 > 0:40:13- Alright?- - Yep.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- That's it.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24- We've got another striped tuna.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27- Could you hold that please, Rhys?
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- They all seem to be the same size...
0:40:32 > 0:40:37- ..and appear to like - these small, skirted lures.
0:40:37 > 0:40:42- Once again, - we can see it's striking colours.
0:40:42 > 0:40:45- It's shivering - so must feel the cold.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47- I'm cold!
0:40:48 > 0:40:52- I know we're in Australia - but it's still cold.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56- We don't want you to think - that we're sunning ourselves.
0:40:56 > 0:40:57- Not today, anyway!
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- Not today, anyway!- - No, not at all.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- This one is really wriggling.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03- I think it's bigger than the others.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05- I think it's bigger than the others.- - Yes, it is.
0:41:05 > 0:41:07- We're on the right track.
0:41:07 > 0:41:09- We're on the right track.- - Yes, they're growing.
0:41:16 > 0:41:20- We're fishing under the cliffs - of Cape Pillar...
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- ..and we've had - quite a few bites here.
0:41:25 > 0:41:26- Yes, we have.
0:41:26 > 0:41:30- There seems to be a shoal - of skipjack tuna by here.
0:41:30 > 0:41:35- The birds and seals - are moving all the time.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39- This is where - the action has started.
0:41:40 > 0:41:44- There's food here - and it's a hive of activity.
0:41:50 > 0:41:53- I think this is another small one.
0:41:53 > 0:41:57- It could be our old friend - the striped tuna.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00- I'll bring it in now.
0:42:00 > 0:42:01- Have you got it?
0:42:01 > 0:42:03- Have you got it?- - Yes.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- Well done, Rhys. Thank you.
0:42:08 > 0:42:10- Stay still for goodness sake!
0:42:10 > 0:42:13- The tail is a fantastic colour.
0:42:14 > 0:42:15- Excellent.
0:42:16 > 0:42:22- In Tasmania, - this is known as the striped tuna.
0:42:22 > 0:42:25- However, it's real name - is the skipjack tuna.
0:42:25 > 0:42:31- We consume tonnes of - the skipjack tuna out of tins.
0:42:31 > 0:42:36- It looks very different - to the tuna I eat out of a tin.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- It's more colourful and lively.
0:42:44 > 0:42:49- We're sailing between the - Tasman Island and Cape Pillar.
0:42:51 > 0:42:56- These are some of the tallest cliffs - in the Southern Hemisphere.
0:42:56 > 0:43:00- I feel as if - I'm on the set of King Kong!
0:43:02 > 0:43:04- RHYS IMITATES A GORILLA
0:43:08 > 0:43:12- As if a gorilla from Llanllwni - on my back wasn't bad enough...
0:43:12 > 0:43:15- ..the waves were attacking me too!
0:43:23 > 0:43:25- A fresh shower!
0:43:26 > 0:43:27- Time for the rinse.
0:43:28 > 0:43:30- Wash and go!
0:43:35 > 0:43:40- Matthew is preparing - the striped tuna for us.
0:43:40 > 0:43:44- The colour of the flesh - is quite amazing, Rhys.
0:43:45 > 0:43:46- It looks very tasty.
0:43:47 > 0:43:48- It looks just like a steak.
0:43:48 > 0:43:50- It looks just like a steak.- - Yes, full of blood.
0:43:50 > 0:43:54- This variety of tuna - retains a lot of blood...
0:43:55 > 0:43:58- ..along the backbone - or the bloodline.
0:43:58 > 0:44:01- This piece of flesh is worthless.
0:44:02 > 0:44:06- He's removed the tasty flesh - from around the backbone area.
0:44:07 > 0:44:10- That's why the sharks - enjoy them so much.
0:44:10 > 0:44:14- What are you making - for us tonight, Julian?
0:44:14 > 0:44:15- It's a surprise.
0:44:15 > 0:44:17- It's a surprise.- - A tuna sandwich.
0:44:17 > 0:44:22- Yes, with a bit of mayonnaise - and some sweetcorn!
0:44:24 > 0:44:26- Yep... Go on, Rhys.
0:44:30 > 0:44:36- Once again, as we returned to - the harbour, we had one more bite.
0:44:36 > 0:44:39- It was Rhys' turn with the rod.
0:44:44 > 0:44:49- Tasmanian fishing regulations state - you can only catch two tuna each.
0:44:49 > 0:44:55- We already had four fish, so this - little tuna had a lucky escape.
0:44:55 > 0:44:58- We had more than enough for supper.
0:44:59 > 0:45:03- It's a shame - we didn't catch anything bigger.
0:45:03 > 0:45:06- It might be too early for them.
0:45:09 > 0:45:12- Our final return to the harbour...
0:45:13 > 0:45:16- ..brought our Tasmanian adventure - to an end.
0:45:22 > 0:45:27- We're returning to Pirates Bay - at the end of a wonderful day.
0:45:27 > 0:45:29- Yes, and the sun is shining again.
0:45:30 > 0:45:31- You caught your first ever tuna.
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- You caught your first ever tuna.- - Yes, I'm happy with that.
0:45:33 > 0:45:35- They are beautiful fish.
0:45:35 > 0:45:38- They are beautiful fish.- - Yes, with that sparkling blue tone.
0:45:38 > 0:45:43- Let's return to our cottage to cook - and eat the best tuna in Tasmania.
0:45:43 > 0:45:44- Goodbye for now!
0:45:44 > 0:45:46- Goodbye for now!- - Ta-ra!
0:45:50 > 0:45:55- Next time, we visit Brisbane, - Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
0:45:55 > 0:45:57- You look like a penguin, Rhys.
0:46:04 > 0:46:07- Woah, look at that!
0:46:10 > 0:46:12- The Welsh boys!
0:46:16 > 0:46:18- Woah, it's a marlin.
0:46:19 > 0:46:22- It's very dangerous. Excellent.
0:46:22 > 0:46:23- Fantastic.
0:46:23 > 0:46:25- Fantastic.- - It's a good one.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31- Heavens above, Rhys!
0:47:20 > 0:47:23- S4C Subtitles by Tinopolis
0:47:23 > 0:47:23- .