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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 > 0:00:12- 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 > 0:00:34- 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.
0:01:01 > 0:01:07- Once again, our guide is our - old friend, Gwenllian Jones Palmer.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- In this programme, we visit - the Top End or Northern Territory...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- ..and its capital city of Darwin.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- This is what I've come - to Australia to catch!
0:01:26 > 0:01:32- 'Julian Lewis Jones - in Australia'
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- Welcome to Darwin. - How are you feeling?
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- Hot!
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- Hot!- - It's exceptionally hot.
0:01:39 > 0:01:45- The original natives - have lived here for 40,000 years.
0:01:45 > 0:01:50- We've been here five minutes - and we're dripping with sweat!
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- Darwin is a massive port - and the gateway to Asia.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- We're closer to Jakarta - than to Sydney.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- It's home to the Kakadu - and Litchfield National Parks.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- You're in the heart of nature.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- Be careful because a lot - of these animals could kill you!
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- There's crocs, - box jellyfish, stingers...
0:02:15 > 0:02:16- Sharks?
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- Sharks?- - Yes, sharks and snakes.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- Darwin hasn't had a lot of luck.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- It was destroyed during the war.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Following the attack - on Pearl Harbour...
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- ..the Japanese bombed Darwin.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- In 1974, Cyclone Tracy - destroyed Darwin's buildings...
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- ..leaving 30,000 people homeless...
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- ..and they had to rebuild the city.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- Darwin has had its fair share - of bad luck.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- I hope we have more luck - with our fishing!
0:02:50 > 0:02:56- The large Northern Territory only - has a population of about 250,000...
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- ..with the majority living - in its capital of Darwin...
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- ..which is located on a natural - harbour of 450 square kilometres.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- We've come to Dinah Beach - in Darwin...
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- ..to go fishing with Brian Readman - from Anglers Advantage.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- This morning, - we'll look for queenfish...
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- ..before heading to the mangroves - in search of the barramundi.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- Hi, Brian. How are you? Thank you.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32- And we're off!
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- We leave Dinah Beach - and head for the harbour.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- First, Brian gave us - a fishing lesson...
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- ..about using soft, plastic bait...
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- ..before we moved to - our first port of call in Talc Head.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- Oh, it's incredibly hot - to be fishing.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- We've got to stick at it - until the tide turns...
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- ..and the fishing should improve.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- It's slow at the moment but - they like a current whilst feeding.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- The current washes the small fish - out of the rocks...
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- ..making them easier to catch, - in theory anyway!
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- The technique we're using - calls for lightweight rods...
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- ..and a very thin, braid line.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- We're using tiny rubber fish - with a jighead...
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- ..so the weight is at the front.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- We're attempting - to imitate small fish.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- We cast out the line...
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- ..and tease them in the water - whilst tightening the line...
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- ..so that they look as if - they are swimming through the water.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- I caught a very small - golden snapper so it's a start.
0:05:01 > 0:05:06- I've got to open my account somehow - and I've done just that!
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- In no time at all, - I'd opened my own account.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- My luck was turning, like the tide.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- I've caught a fish - with my two casts.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- It's the golden snapper - with the marks on its back.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- Excellent! Talc Head works for me.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- I've caught the bottom - which is a skill in itself.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- I've caught Australia!
0:05:44 > 0:05:45- It's a queenfish, Rhys.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- It's a queenfish, Rhys.- - Yes, they've started.
0:05:48 > 0:05:49- It's seen the boat.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- It's seen the boat.- - Oh, lovely.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- It's a pretty fish.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- This is what we've been looking for.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- It's the queenfish.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- I hope to catch - some bigger ones but it's a start.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- It has a large mouth - to eat the small fish.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- They live in the roots of the trees - and hunt small fish and shrimps.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- They are very flat - but have a strong tail.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- It's a beautiful fish - and it can go back.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- We've crossed this massive harbour - in Darwin...
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- ..from Talc Head to a creek - that runs into the North West Arm.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- We're waiting for the tide - to go out a bit more...
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- ..to reveal the roots - of these mangroves.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- There are traps to catch - the crocodiles in the area...
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- ..so that it's safe - for us to be here.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- It's great to be here...
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- ..as I've seen these places - on other fishing programmes.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- It's incredible that we've got - the opportunity to fish here.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- It's an honour.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- It's excellent.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- I feel as if - I'm in the heart of the jungle.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- I'm getting the hang of this now.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- I'm getting the hang of this now.- - It takes a bit of practice.
0:07:13 > 0:07:19- It's easier here because there isn't - as much friction from the waves.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- It's been a dream of mine...
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- ..to come here - and go fishing for the barramundi.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- I didn't expect it to be - so difficult and so hot...
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- ..but I must persevere.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- Things might improve.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- I've got a fish, boys.
0:07:46 > 0:07:47- This is a silver brim.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- It's similar to our black bream.
0:07:50 > 0:07:56- These bob up and down, snapping at - the small fish from the mangroves...
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- ..because they have no room to hide.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- This is why it's important to fish - when the tide is out.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08- I've managed to catch one - but it's a bit on the small side.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- The water dropped - and the boys' luck improved...
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- ..but the drop in the tide - wasn't good news for everyone.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- The jellyfish on the tree...
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- ..shows us the height of the tide - only 30 minutes ago...
0:08:24 > 0:08:25- ..so it drops quickly.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- There's also an animal - called a mudskipper.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- They claim that humans evolved - from that animal...
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- ..if you believe Darwin!
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- The ditch behind me is a snake - drain that goes under the water.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- It's where the barramundi lives.
0:08:47 > 0:08:53- They will not waste any energy - but are ready to attack...
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- ..so I hope the boys' jigs - land in the correct place...
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- ..and they catch that barramundi!
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- I'm going to try my luck - with some crabs.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- In it goes - and I'll hope for the best.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- I'm so confident - that I'm not even using bait!
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- Where are the boys - and have they caught anything?
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- It's another golden snapper and - they are gradually getting bigger.
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- They are also known as a fingermark - because of their black spot.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- It's as if someone has left - a thumbprint on its back.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- This is the smallest fish of the day - - a cod.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- However, I've never seen - a cod like that before.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- It has amazing colourings.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- It lives in a hole in the mud.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- It uses its huge mouth to eat all - that passes by, including my toes!
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- You can go back. - You're too ugly for this boat!
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- Yep, yep, yep!
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- I've caught my first barramundi.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26- Oh, it's a pretty one.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- Oh, it's a pretty one.- - Yes, it is.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- I think I'm getting the hang - of this technique now.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- Look at that mouth.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- This is exciting, Rhys.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- This is exciting, Rhys.- - Yes, it's great.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- We've been hunting them all day.
0:10:40 > 0:10:40- Let's get it in the net.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- Let's get it in the net.- - Keep the tip of the rod down.
0:10:43 > 0:10:44- A barramundi!
0:10:44 > 0:10:46- A barramundi!- - Well done, Jules.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- Excellent, boys!
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Let's stick him on the deck.
0:10:50 > 0:10:51- Let's stick him on the deck.- - Well done, boy.
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- A barramundi.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- My first barramundi - in Darwin's massive harbour...
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- ..in one of its creeks.
0:11:01 > 0:11:02- Excellent, Jules.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- Excellent, Jules.- - A barramundi. Great, boys.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- We're going to keep this one - for tonight's barbecue.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- We deserve it - after being in this heat.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- I'll keep trying. If they're - feeding, I might catch one!
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- I've managed to catch - my first barramundi.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Bit more line out.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- It's only a small one.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28- It's only a small one.- - Well done.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- A barramundi! Wehey! High Five!
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- A barramundi for Rhys Llywelyn!
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- It's too small to keep - so it can go straight back in.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- A barramundi - box ticked!
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- Come on.
0:11:45 > 0:11:46- Well done, boys.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- I wonder if I've caught a crab?
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- Oh, here we are.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- Let's have a look.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Goodness me. It's hot here.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- It's hotter than a fire poker!
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Oh, here we are.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- Yeah! Look at that.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- It's a mud crab.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- Oh, it only has one claw.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- It's been in a fight and it doesn't - like being in the cage either!
0:12:23 > 0:12:29- I suspect it's about nine months - to a year old.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- It won't grow any bigger.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- There we are. - It's not bad for 20 minutes work!
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- A salt and chilli crab.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- Like every good Australian, - I've put the shrimps on the barbie!
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- I make their sandwiches, give them - cold drinks, catch their fish...
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- ..and I'm doing the barbecue too!
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I'm totally baked...
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- ..but thankfully, - you've done the cooking for me.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- You're welcome.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- It's been sweltering today.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11- It's been sweltering today.- - Yes, it was too much.
0:13:12 > 0:13:13- What have we got to eat?
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- There's crab legs - and the rest are still cooking.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- There's shrimps from the barbie!
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Pork belly.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- What's the big thing in the foil?
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- It's the piece de resistance!
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- It's the piece de resistance!- - It's your barra.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- The eye has popped - and it's nice and sweet.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- There's some snapper too.
0:13:36 > 0:13:37- Cheers, boys!
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- Cheers, boys!- - Tuck in.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- To air conditioning!
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0:13:49 > 0:13:51- Subtitles
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- Two hours east of Darwin - in the Northern Territory...
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- ..is Kakadu, the biggest - national park in Australia...
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- ..that covers - 20,000 square kilometres.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- It's home to a third - of the birds in Australia...
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- ..and a quarter of the - country's freshwater fish.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- The native Australian, the Aborigine - has lived here for 40,000 years.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- Robbie Mills is worried about - the future of his people...
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- ..and has a strong opinion - of fishing.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- My main problem is...
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- ..governments don't respect - indigenous people and our practices.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- We are sustainable people. - We survived for 100,000 years.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- Aboriginals look like we're on - the verge of dying in 150 years.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- I'm disgusted in the way - people have fished my country out.
0:14:49 > 0:14:55- When my grandfather was alive, this - place was alive with sea creatures.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- The water had movement everywhere.
0:14:58 > 0:15:03- You should have the right to catch - a fish and take it to your family.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- It's not the common people - but multinationals and governments.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- Now, with the - mainstream lifestyle...
0:15:11 > 0:15:18- ..where everyone continually rapes, - reaps and takes stupid numbers...
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- ..there's no way that our children - will see what we or our parents saw.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- In your country, - catch and release is mandatory.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- They should make it here too.
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- Brian gets the boat in the water by - shunting it away from the pick-up.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- There's a breeze which is great - so I'm not complaining.
0:15:45 > 0:15:50- Today, we want to catch some - barramundi, queenies and snappers.
0:15:50 > 0:15:51- I can't wait.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- After crossing the harbour...
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- ..with the breeze easing - the overwhelming heat...
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- ..we ventured into the mangroves - once again.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- Well done, Rhys. You've got a fish!
0:16:16 > 0:16:17- Yes.
0:16:17 > 0:16:18- What have you got?
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- What have you got?- - I'm not sure but it's a tough one.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- Has it taken the line?
0:16:23 > 0:16:24- Has it taken the line?- - Yes.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- It's a golden snapper.
0:16:28 > 0:16:29- The first fish of the day.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- The first fish of the day.- - It's nice to get started.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- This fish is a real fighter - when you consider its size...
0:16:36 > 0:16:42- ..but we're using a light gear - that makes the most of the fish.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- Here it is. - It's biting me so it can go back!
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Excellent!
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- Yes, yep, yep.
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- I've managed to catch myself - an estuary cod.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- It's a very pretty fish.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- It has spots and marks - and is orange and brown.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- It has beautiful fins too.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- We caught it but I suspect - it swam back to its hole.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- There's a lot of rocks - under the water.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- That was an estuary cod.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- It's taken a while - to master this technique...
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- ..but we're getting - the hang of it now.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Yes, and it takes time - to get used to the heat.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- I really struggled yesterday.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- I couldn't concentrate in that heat.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- I've caught something - and it feels bigger.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- Oh, it isn't that much better.
0:18:05 > 0:18:06- It's a trevally.
0:18:06 > 0:18:07- It's a trevally.- - A GT.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- Well done, Rhys. - It's a GT. A good thing!
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- Woo-hoo!
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- The fishing is hotting up, - like the weather!
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- These are very powerful fish.
0:18:19 > 0:18:25- They use their strong sides and tail - and put up a good fight.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- I wouldn't use this small rod - for that task.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- No, you'd never get it in. - The rod would break.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- They use a braid - that's at least 80lbs...
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- ..when jigging for GTs.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- We'll be doing that - later in the series...
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- ..but you need a braid - that's at least 80lbs...
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- ..but even those can break.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- It's a wonderful, strong fish. - Back it goes.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- That's it and it swims away.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- It's a mangrove jack.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- I've caught another species - called a mangrove jack.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- It's small, but it's a fish.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- We're doing fine, boys!
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- A javelin fish.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- This is a javelin fish - and I've never caught one before.
0:19:31 > 0:19:37- Brian calls it Maria Sharapova - because it makes a lot of noise!
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- You might be able to hear it - on my microphone.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- GRUNTING
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- It's my fourth fish in four casts.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- This one is a javelin. I've had - three different species now.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- Hey, this is good.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Five out of five!
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- Goodness me, this is easy.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- It's a golden snapper.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- Rhys had caught every fish - in that little corner...
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- ..so we decided to try another spot.
0:20:39 > 0:20:45- One common method shared - by fishermen all over the world...
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- ..is the use of birds - to locate fish in open water.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- At this time of day, - there is no place to hide.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- Let me tell you what's happening.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- When the tide goes out - and reveals the mangroves' roots...
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- ..the small fish or bait fish - have nowhere to shelter...
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- ..and are forced into the open.
0:21:11 > 0:21:16- There's a period of three hours - on either side of a low tide...
0:21:16 > 0:21:21- ..where there is no shelter - for these small fish.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- This is when the barramundi - does its feasting.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- The tide is coming in...
0:21:27 > 0:21:33- ..so we have two hours before - the mangroves' roots are covered.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- It's our window of opportunity - for fishing.
0:21:37 > 0:21:42- It looked as if that window - was wide open!
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- We've had a double catch. - This is a queenfish.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Mine's a javelin fish.
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- I don't know if you can see this - but something has attacked it.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- Half of the queenfish's tail - is missing!
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- There are blacktip sharks - living in these creeks...
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- ..but it's still a double catch - for Rhys and I.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- We've had a great day and - caught so many different species.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- I've lost count - of the different species.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- There must have been a dozen.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- The only fish we haven't caught - is the barramundi.
0:22:28 > 0:22:29- Yes, that's true.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- Tomorrow is another day - and the sun will rise again!
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- The sunshine here is guaranteed.
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0:22:48 > 0:22:52- Crocodylus Park is one of - the main attractions in Darwin.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57- It's home to hundreds of saltwater - and freshwater crocodiles...
0:22:57 > 0:23:02- ..of all ages and sizes - from 30cm to 5m long.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- The centre is used - for tourism, education...
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- ..research and breeding crocodiles.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- This pen is full - of baby saltwater crocodiles...
0:23:16 > 0:23:17- ..that are a year old.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- They are very still - because of the heat...
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- ..and only move to eat.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- At the moment, - they look very cute...
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- ..but they are not cute - when fully grown.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- It would take your hand off!
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- This one is called Blackie - because of its black eye.
0:23:39 > 0:23:45- He's the alpha male - and is joined by 15 females.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- It's alright for some.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49- It's alright for some.- - It's a hard life.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- I'm not fishing but "croc-ing!"
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- I'm not fishing but "croc-ing!"- - Yes, it's a new sport.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- You need to get closer than that.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Come on, boy.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Wake up. It's lunch time.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- Heavens above!
0:24:10 > 0:24:11- Excellent!
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- Oh, dear me. My heart is pounding.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- Here it comes.
0:24:19 > 0:24:24- We've got the honour of holding some - baby saltwater crocodiles, Rhys.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- I can handle them - when they are this size.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- Yes, they are very cute.
0:24:29 > 0:24:35- In a few years, it could grow - up to at least 5m in length.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- The biggest is 7m - which is 23 feet long.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- I wouldn't want to hold it - or even see it then!
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- I'm surprised that their skin - is so dry.
0:24:46 > 0:24:47- It isn't wet or slimy.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- No, but it's beautiful skin.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- Can you say hello - to everyone in Wales?
0:24:55 > 0:24:57- Hello to everyone in Wales!
0:25:08 > 0:25:12- We returned to Dinah Beach - for a new day of fishing...
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- ..in a new boat with a new captain.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22- Rob Marchant is our guide today.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26- He's fished in Darwin Harbour - all his life.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- You couldn't find a better guide!
0:25:30 > 0:25:35- I travel and I fish fast. - Alright? Bang, bang, bang, bang!
0:25:37 > 0:25:40- We're trolling - at six knots per hour...
0:25:40 > 0:25:45- ..and trying to find the freshwater.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- This is where the pelagics gather.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- Pelagic fish hunt by sight.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55- It's early in the season - for the pelagics.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- After an hour of trolling, - with no luck...
0:26:03 > 0:26:05- ..it was time to change tack.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- We're changing our fishing method.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- We've stopped trolling, - Rob has dropped the anchor...
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- ..whilst Rhys and I - cast lightweight lures.
0:26:22 > 0:26:27- I hope there's something out there, - such as a snapper, GT or queenie.
0:26:27 > 0:26:32- It's odd to see these trees - in the middle of this sea!
0:26:32 > 0:26:37- Yes, but fish like structures - and a place to hide.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- It's where the small fish live...
0:26:40 > 0:26:45- ..and the larger fish - hunt the small fish.
0:26:45 > 0:26:50- I'm changing to use one of my baits.
0:26:50 > 0:26:55- I'm one of those fishermen who likes - to spend every spare penny...
0:26:55 > 0:26:57- ..on expensive items from Japan!
0:26:58 > 0:27:03- I bought one of those expensive - items that are about 10 each.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09- I've carried it - across the world...
0:27:09 > 0:27:11- ..so let's give it a go!
0:27:12 > 0:27:17- My bait worked - when we were fishing in Cairns...
0:27:17 > 0:27:21- ..so there's no reason - why this won't work in Darwin.
0:27:21 > 0:27:23- It isn't the same one...
0:27:24 > 0:27:28- ..but it was just as expensive so - let's hope it's just as effective!
0:27:30 > 0:27:34- I'm using a specific knot here.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38- We call it...
0:27:39 > 0:27:41- We call it a rapala knot...
0:27:41 > 0:27:45- ..but they call it - a dentist's knot in Australia.
0:27:46 > 0:27:51- I suspect it's because you have to - see a dentist after biting the line!
0:27:53 > 0:27:55- Here it is.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57- It has three treble hooks...
0:27:57 > 0:28:02- ..and it was designed to sit - just under the surface of the water.
0:28:02 > 0:28:07- It's very effective when fishing - for sea bass at home...
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- ..when they feast on small fish.
0:28:10 > 0:28:15- I'm looking for a shoal - of small fish to cast into.
0:28:15 > 0:28:17- Oh, there's one over there.
0:28:27 > 0:28:31- I do a lot of - this kind of fishing at home...
0:28:31 > 0:28:37- ..when I'm fishing for sea bass - or even for pike.
0:28:37 > 0:28:41- I'm lucky because I live - near the reservoir at Trawsfynydd.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46- It's home to some excellent pike - and I like catching them.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49- It's usually colder than this...
0:28:49 > 0:28:54- ..but I should earn my wage today!
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- I need to find - some small fish again.
0:29:05 > 0:29:11- You can see the piece of plastic - that Rob has put on the jighead.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14- The jighead - is an eighth of an ounce...
0:29:15 > 0:29:20- ..and this is a white piece - of plastic with a red eye.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- The movement of the tail - is very effective.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25- It looks very natural...
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- ..like a little fish - leaving the shelter of the trees.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33- I hope that's where - the big fish are hiding.
0:29:33 > 0:29:39- This type of casting varies from - the method we used in the creeks.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43- We cast out and let it sink.
0:29:43 > 0:29:45- Yes. Oh, I've caught something!
0:29:46 > 0:29:47- It's got away... no, it hasn't.
0:29:47 > 0:29:50- It's got away... no, it hasn't.- - Reel it in, Rhys.
0:29:52 > 0:29:53- That's it.
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- Well...
0:30:02 > 0:30:08- There was a lot of excitement in the - water behind that piece of plastic.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- I'm not sure what it is yet - but it's a good fish.
0:30:15 > 0:30:19- It threw itself at my bait.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22- It's got caught on the hook.
0:30:23 > 0:30:28- It's a beautiful and strong fish.
0:30:28 > 0:30:29- It's excellent.
0:30:30 > 0:30:35- I can see the bait - in the corner of its mouth.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37- Wonderful.
0:30:37 > 0:30:41- Oh, I thought my heart - was going to explode!
0:30:43 > 0:30:45- It's a queenfish.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- And it's a tidy queenfish too.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53- Woo-hoo!
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- This is the sort of fish - we've been looking for.
0:30:57 > 0:30:58- Well done, Rhys.
0:30:59 > 0:31:04- Over the years, I've learnt that you - should change your bait regularly.
0:31:04 > 0:31:10- I changed the bait and - started using a giant dog lure...
0:31:11 > 0:31:15- ..and the giant dog - hooked us a fish!
0:31:15 > 0:31:20- This beautiful queenfish...
0:31:20 > 0:31:24- ..went absolutely wild for it - and shot through the water.
0:31:24 > 0:31:26- Excellent.
0:31:26 > 0:31:30- It's a queenfish - from Darwin Harbour...
0:31:31 > 0:31:32- ..in Northern Australia.
0:31:33 > 0:31:35- Wonderful!
0:31:35 > 0:31:37- The queenfish was returned.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42- As Rhys said, it's a good idea - to change your lure regularly...
0:31:42 > 0:31:47- ..so Rhys and I chose lures that - sit on the surface of the water...
0:31:47 > 0:31:52- ..and is an easy target - for any hunting fish.
0:31:53 > 0:31:57- But, we were out of luck so it was - time to change location again.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- This time, - we moved to an unique area.
0:32:00 > 0:32:04- There's a change in the water - where Rhys is fishing.
0:32:04 > 0:32:09- There are sections of rock and - the waves are breaking over them.
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- Fish often get trapped - in these areas.
0:32:13 > 0:32:17- We've anchored ourselves to a tree.
0:32:17 > 0:32:21- We were going to go into the trees - but the boat is too big...
0:32:21 > 0:32:26- ..so we've tied the boat to a branch - of this mangrove tree...
0:32:26 > 0:32:32- ..and Rhys is casting into the water - to catch a barramundi or queenie.
0:32:32 > 0:32:34- Over to you, Rhys.
0:32:34 > 0:32:35- Over to you, Rhys.- - Yes.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39- I wish they followed a cue - like that!
0:32:47 > 0:32:51- As every fisherman - knows only too well...
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- ..fish don't take cues.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- The water dropped to reveal - the trunks of the mangrove trees.
0:32:58 > 0:33:04- After hundreds of casts, we caught - something to end our afternoon.
0:33:06 > 0:33:08- I've bagged another queenie.
0:33:08 > 0:33:13- They like the bait that sits - on the surface of the water.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- It isn't as big as the last one...
0:33:17 > 0:33:19- ..but it's a fish.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- It tried to snatch my bait - four or five times...
0:33:25 > 0:33:27- ..so I twitched it and bang!
0:33:28 > 0:33:29- It took the bait.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32- It can go straight back.
0:33:32 > 0:33:33- Thank you!
0:33:33 > 0:33:34- Thank you!- - Thank you very much.
0:33:35 > 0:33:40- By mid afternoon, temperatures - reach 36 degrees Celsius...
0:33:40 > 0:33:44- ..and we're wilting in the heat.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47- It's sweltering, Rhys.
0:33:47 > 0:33:52- I wonder if Gwen has found a hole - to shelter from this heat.
0:33:52 > 0:33:56- I'm sure Gwen has found a hole!
0:33:59 > 0:34:05- Yes, I found a hole but it is one - that is steeped in history.
0:34:06 > 0:34:11- These tunnels were built after - Darwin was destroyed in 1942...
0:34:12 > 0:34:13- ..by the Japanese.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16- The largest attack on Australia...
0:34:17 > 0:34:22- ..saw 242 Japanese aeroplanes - descend on Darwin Harbour.
0:34:23 > 0:34:28- They aimed to destroy the harbour, - its ships and two airports...
0:34:29 > 0:34:34- ..and gain control in the - Pacific War during World War II.
0:34:35 > 0:34:40- Everything was destroyed, including - the army and navy's oil supplies.
0:34:40 > 0:34:44- They needed a plan - to avoid any other losses.
0:34:45 > 0:34:51- The government built eight tunnels - to store all their oil.
0:34:51 > 0:34:54- They brought in - the national workforce...
0:34:54 > 0:34:59- ..and miners from Scotland, - Ireland and Wales...
0:34:59 > 0:35:03- ..because they didn't know - how to build tunnels.
0:35:03 > 0:35:06- These were built by Welsh miners...
0:35:06 > 0:35:11- ..who chipped away at the rock - in temperatures of 90 degrees...
0:35:11 > 0:35:14- ..in 90% humidity.
0:35:14 > 0:35:17- That's what I call hot!
0:35:22 > 0:35:25- Darwin is just as hot today.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27- Few venture out in the afternoon.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- As night falls, - the city comes alive.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- At 5.00pm, the Mindil Beach - open air market opens.
0:35:36 > 0:35:41- Thousands come to enjoy the food, - browse at the produce...
0:35:41 > 0:35:46- ..listen to music - or play a game of volleyball.
0:35:48 > 0:35:52- It's great to feel the breeze - after that sweltering heat.
0:35:52 > 0:35:54- It's great here.
0:35:54 > 0:35:58- Everyone comes to Mindil Beach - to watch the sunset.
0:35:58 > 0:36:00- What could be better?
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- What could be better?- - A day of fishing tomorrow!
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0:36:20 > 0:36:23- It's another day in paradise.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27- Rhys and I are fishing in - Darwin's massive natural harbour...
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- ..in Australia's Northern Territory.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35- It's an amazing location - but the tide is against us...
0:36:36 > 0:36:39- ..the heat is overpowering - and it's hard work!
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- I'll net it for you now.
0:36:48 > 0:36:50- Lovely. Thank you.
0:36:50 > 0:36:51- Wehey! Well done, Jules.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53- Wehey! Well done, Jules.- - Thank you very much.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56- Oh, it's a beauty. Fantastic!
0:36:57 > 0:37:00- I've caught a golden snapper.
0:37:00 > 0:37:03- I worked extremely hard - to catch this.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06- Well done.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10- We've dropped the anchor - in this spot.
0:37:10 > 0:37:15- There's a large rock that looks - just like the head of a crocodile.
0:37:15 > 0:37:20- You can see the shape - of the crocodile's nose.
0:37:20 > 0:37:25- Rob has dropped the anchor - so we can cast these rapala lures...
0:37:25 > 0:37:30- ..close to the rock - without them snagging.
0:37:30 > 0:37:34- It's worked. I listened to Rob - and I've caught a fish!
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- I'm very happy.
0:37:39 > 0:37:44- As we cast out a few more lines into - the shallow water by the coast...
0:37:45 > 0:37:48- ..we started to attract - more than just fish!
0:37:51 > 0:37:55- There's a massive - bird of prey overhead.
0:37:55 > 0:37:59- It's taken a fancy to my bait.
0:37:59 > 0:38:03- I must be a good fisherman - if I can fool these massive birds.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07- It's tried to pick it up - and you can see it looking for it.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- I don't want that in our boat.
0:38:09 > 0:38:11- I don't want that in our boat.- - No, definitely not.
0:38:12 > 0:38:14- Look at it.
0:38:16 > 0:38:18- Who would've thought it?
0:38:18 > 0:38:23- I can't catch a fish - so I'll attract the birds instead!
0:38:27 > 0:38:33- Our technique must be spot on - if we can attract birds like that!
0:38:50 > 0:38:54- I've caught something - but it isn't happy.
0:38:56 > 0:38:59- I'm using the boat to pull it out.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- Is it a big fish, Rhys?
0:39:04 > 0:39:08- It feels quite big - but this gear is very light.
0:39:13 > 0:39:15- It's scarpered.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- Yes, I caught a glimpse of it - and it looked quite big.
0:39:19 > 0:39:20- Rob thinks it's a barramundi.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- Rob thinks it's a barramundi.- - I hope so.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- There's a great bend in this rod.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- I can feel it shaking its head.
0:39:30 > 0:39:33- We've been waiting for this, Jules.
0:39:33 > 0:39:38- Yes, we've been waiting - a long time for a fish like this.
0:39:38 > 0:39:42- I came to Australia - to try and catch a barramundi.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- It was one of the boxes - I wanted to tick.
0:39:45 > 0:39:49- The box is only half-ticked - at the moment...
0:39:49 > 0:39:52- ..but this is just - the start of the battle.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- There are sharks - in these waters too.
0:39:55 > 0:39:58- Oh, I can see it.
0:39:58 > 0:40:00- Yes, it's a barra.
0:40:00 > 0:40:02- It's a good one too.
0:40:03 > 0:40:06- It's a monster, Rhys.
0:40:06 > 0:40:09- Wehey! Yahoo!
0:40:09 > 0:40:11- That's great. Well done.
0:40:12 > 0:40:13- Fantastic!
0:40:13 > 0:40:14- Fantastic!- - Come on!
0:40:15 > 0:40:16- Well, boys.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- This is what I came to catch - in Australia!
0:40:21 > 0:40:25- A barramundi from Darwin Harbour - in Australia.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- Wonderful, boys... just wonderful.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- Wehey!
0:40:35 > 0:40:38- Argh! Excellent!
0:40:38 > 0:40:39- Argh! Excellent!- - Well done.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- That's fantastic. A barramundi.
0:40:44 > 0:40:48- This wonderful fish was the crowning - glory of our time in Darwin...
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- ..but there was - one surprise to come.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- As we crossed the harbour...
0:40:55 > 0:40:58- ..we spotted something unusual - in the water.
0:40:59 > 0:41:04- We've found a wallaby - in the middle of Darwin Harbour.
0:41:04 > 0:41:09- We're trying to save it - but it looks quite distressed.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12- Let's try and save it.
0:41:13 > 0:41:18- Unfortunately, the noisy engine - and Rob's high-sided boat...
0:41:18 > 0:41:22- ..made it impossible to approach - the little wallaby.
0:41:22 > 0:41:27- Our crew had a low-sided boat - with an electric engine...
0:41:27 > 0:41:32- ..so we had to swap boats - to save the wallaby.
0:41:33 > 0:41:37- Try to grab the tail. - Do you want me to hold him as well?
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- There you go. That's it.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- There you go. That's it.- - OK. That's it.
0:41:49 > 0:41:50- That's it. That's it.
0:41:51 > 0:41:53- I've never saved a wallaby - in my life.
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- I'm sure this will be - my first and last time.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59- These are rare in Nantgaredig!
0:41:59 > 0:42:02- These are rare in Nantgaredig!- - I haven't seen one in the Towy yet!
0:42:03 > 0:42:07- This wallaby was in the centre - of the Darwin Harbour.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12- It was struggling - so we managed to save it.
0:42:12 > 0:42:16- That's it. - It's calmed down a bit now.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- The tail and back legs - are very powerful...
0:42:19 > 0:42:23- ..so I need to grip - the front of the wallaby.
0:42:23 > 0:42:29- We'll take it back to shore - and release it in safe surroundings.
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- Off we go! Thank you, Brian.
0:42:32 > 0:42:33- Let's get him in.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56- That's it.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00- That's it... that's it.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02- That's it.
0:43:02 > 0:43:08- This is a pretty faced wallaby.
0:43:08 > 0:43:11- The most likely scenario...
0:43:12 > 0:43:18- ..is that a dingo chased this - little wallaby to the water's edge.
0:43:18 > 0:43:22- It panicked - and dived into the harbour...
0:43:22 > 0:43:26- ..and the little thing - tried to swim to the other side.
0:43:26 > 0:43:31- It's having little sips - of fresh water but is in shock...
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- ..so it's important - to treat it gently.
0:43:34 > 0:43:38- You can really feel the power - in its tail and rear legs.
0:43:38 > 0:43:40- That's it.
0:43:41 > 0:43:43- Who would've thought it?
0:43:44 > 0:43:47- You've met Julian Lewis Jones...
0:43:47 > 0:43:50- ..and Rhys Llywelyn - and Brian from Ireland!
0:43:51 > 0:43:53- The Celts are looking after you.
0:43:54 > 0:43:57- It's the luckiest wallaby - in Australia!
0:43:57 > 0:44:03- Its heart is beating strongly - so it's ready to be released.
0:44:03 > 0:44:06- It's beating twenty to the dozen!
0:44:07 > 0:44:08- You can remove your hand, Rhys.
0:44:08 > 0:44:10- You can remove your hand, Rhys.- - OK, off you go. Ta-ta!
0:44:10 > 0:44:13- After three. One, two, three.
0:44:13 > 0:44:14- That's it.
0:44:14 > 0:44:16- That's it.- - Woo-hoo!
0:44:18 > 0:44:21- Well done, Rhys. Oh, that was great.
0:44:21 > 0:44:23- Nice one, Brian. Excellent!
0:44:25 > 0:44:27- Catch and release works every time.
0:44:34 > 0:44:40- The news of the wallaby rescue broke - on our return to Dinah Beach...
0:44:40 > 0:44:44- ..and we were met - by a national news team.
0:44:48 > 0:44:52- Darwin Harbour - is known for its quirky nature.
0:44:52 > 0:44:58- It's had spottings of crocodiles, - buffalos and a four-wheel-drive...
0:44:58 > 0:45:03- ..but a wallaby is the last thing - these blokes expected to find.
0:45:03 > 0:45:07- You might think we're pulling - your leg but it's a true tale.
0:45:07 > 0:45:11- Two Welshmen were on - a fishing boat in Darwin Harbour.
0:45:11 > 0:45:15- We were moving to another reef - but spotted it in the distance.
0:45:16 > 0:45:18- We sneaked up on it quietly...
0:45:18 > 0:45:23- ..and it was a wallaby - in much distress in Darwin Harbour.
0:45:23 > 0:45:27- The three Celts saved it, - so it was amazing.
0:45:27 > 0:45:29- An amazing coincidence it is.
0:45:29 > 0:45:34- This Celtic crew and renowned - actor, Julian Lewis Jones...
0:45:34 > 0:45:39- ..are making a fishing documentary - to coincide with the Lions tour.
0:45:39 > 0:45:43- Saving an Aussie wallaby - wasn't on their to-do list.
0:45:44 > 0:45:49- It won't be the last time a wallaby - needs saving in the near future.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53- We're very generous, the Celts. - We're not like the Pommies.
0:45:54 > 0:45:58- The Lions can beat the wallabies. - We'll just save them.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01- Hannah Dawkins, Nine News.
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- It's been a great week in Darwin.
0:46:04 > 0:46:07- We've got a lot of fish, - enjoyed the sun...
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- ..and even rescued a wallaby.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13- It's goodbye from Darwin.
0:46:13 > 0:46:15- It's goodbye from Darwin.- - Ta-ra!
0:46:17 > 0:46:22- Next time, we travel all the way - to Western Australia and Exmouth...
0:46:22 > 0:46:26- ..the home of the Ningaloo Reef...
0:46:26 > 0:46:29- ..and its clear waters - and wild fishing.
0:46:29 > 0:46:31- Hey, hey!
0:46:36 > 0:46:39- That's what I call a fish. - Look at its big mouth.
0:46:45 > 0:46:47- Oh, heavens above!
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