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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.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- Exmouth is the location - of this programme.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- Once again, our guide is our - old friend, Gwenllian Jones Palmer.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- He-hey!
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- Oh, heavens above!
0:01:26 > 0:01:32- 'Julian Lewis Jones - in Australia'
0:01:32 > 0:01:38- Exmouth is the pinnacle of your trip - and you're national heroes!
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- We were just doing our duty.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- You've been on the news - on Channel 7 and Channel 9.
0:01:45 > 0:01:46- And for the right reasons!
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- And for the right reasons!- - That makes a change.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- And you were on Heno.
0:01:51 > 0:01:52- What are going to save next?
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- What are going to save next?- - Ourselves!
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- There isn't a lot - to see in Exmouth...
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- ..apart from this lighthouse - that marked its centenary last year.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- Exmouth itself was built - during World War II...
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- ..so that the Americans - had a port for their submarines.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- This is where the Terra Australis...
0:02:14 > 0:02:20- ..meets the luscious paradise - that is the Ningaloo Reef.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- It's home to the world's largest - fish and you'll swim with it.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- The whale shark? - Oh, that's fantastic!
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- Western Australia - is the country's largest state...
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- ..occupying a third of Australia.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- However, it's only home - to 2.5 million people.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- Exmouth is situated - on the North West Cape Peninsula...
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- ..which is also home - to the Ningaloo Reef.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Before venturing to the sea...
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..we met the local fishing expert, - Jeni Gates...
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- ..to learn about the local fish - and the best places to go fishing.
0:03:11 > 0:03:18- We also took the opportunity - to buy some very fashionable shirts!
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- These are the fish - I'll be targeting.
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- The GT, the queenfish - and Spanish mackerel.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31- I'm not sure about the rest - but they are very pretty.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- I'll be happy to get one of each!
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- I'll be hunting these monsters - - the billfish.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- The black marlin, the broadbill - swordfish, the blue marlin...
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- ..the striped marlin - and the sailfish.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- It's a beautiful morning in Exmouth - in Western Australia.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- We're sailing on the Pelagic Hooker - with our skipper, Eddy Lawler.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- He's a character - but catches a lot of fish!
0:04:06 > 0:04:12- The wind is quite strong but - it should drop as the day pans out.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- I'm very excited - because this is an excellent vessel.
0:04:17 > 0:04:23- It was built especially - for jigging, popping and trolling.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- We're heading towards - the Muiron Islands...
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- ..to fish for GTs, queenies - and whatever takes our bait.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- There's plenty of rods!
0:04:33 > 0:04:34- There's plenty of rods!- - We can have two each.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- We should get a good signal - on our mobiles too.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- We left Exmouth Harbour - an hour ago...
0:04:50 > 0:04:56- ..and we've reached our fishing spot - near the Muiron Islands.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- These rods cast really well.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- These rods cast really well.- - Yes, they're excellent.
0:05:02 > 0:05:03- But this is hard work!
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- Eddy has said that it's important - to work these stick baits.
0:05:08 > 0:05:14- It isn't a case of reeling them in, - but working them through the water.
0:05:16 > 0:05:22- Casting these stick baits - gives you quite a good work out!
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- We're in depths of about 5m.
0:05:26 > 0:05:32- The fish are hiding in - what the Australians call bommies.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- They are the rocks under the water.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- This is where - we're casting the stick baits...
0:05:39 > 0:05:44- ..and we're dragging them - between the bommies.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- My shoulders - are aching already, Jules.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- The apparatus is quite heavy.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- Someone will have - to brush my teeth tomorrow.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- I won't be able to lift my arm!
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- Yes... I've got one, boys.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Well done, Jules.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- What have you got?
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- I don't know - but it's a strong one.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- This technique definitely works.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- My shoulder was starting to ache - but I've got a fish.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- Is it a spangled emperor?
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- No, it's a snapper.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- No, it's a snapper.- - It's a fat one too.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- It's fantastic with its blue sides.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- It's fantastic with its blue sides.- - Great!
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- Wehey! It's the old Welsh shoulder.
0:06:36 > 0:06:41- The three hooks are stuck - in its mouth so it's going nowhere!
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- It's hard work but good - when you get the hit. Fantastic!
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- This is the spangled emperor.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- It's the fruit of your labour. - Well done.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- You can touch my healthy shoulder. - It's the other one that aches!
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- Eddy was at the wheel, keeping a - watchful eye from the upper deck...
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- ..whilst Rhys and I - did the fisherman's dance.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- After endless casting, - two came at once.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- It's a double catch!
0:07:14 > 0:07:15- Oh, come on.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- Oh, goodness me.
0:07:20 > 0:07:21- Oh!
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- It's a coral trout.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- Yahoo!
0:07:28 > 0:07:29- And me too. Look at that.
0:07:29 > 0:07:30- And me too. Look at that.- - Oh, a double hit!
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- It's a coral trout for the boys.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- A coral trout each. A double hit.
0:07:38 > 0:07:43- They are so powerful - and try to break free on the coral.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- They are beautiful - with those blue spots.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- They are very different - to Welsh trout.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- I'm glad the Welsh trout - don't have teeth like these!
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- Yep, yep, yep... yeah!
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- Go on, Julian.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Woah! Woo-hoo!
0:08:26 > 0:08:32- I saw that fish take the bait - from the surface of the water.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Oh, it was fantastic.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- It's trying to dive into the coral.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- I'm trying to stop it. - Come on, my boy!
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- Heavens above!
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Woah!
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Woah!- - Oh, Juliano!
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- I saw that one take the hook - from the surface of the water.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- It's a good one too.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- Oh, it's a good one.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- It's a real monster - of a fish, Jules.
0:09:02 > 0:09:07- It's a spangled emperor. They - don't grow any bigger than this.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- That's wonderful.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- It put up a good fight...
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- ..but it hasn't met - the Welsh before!
0:09:16 > 0:09:21- It was caught on the same treble - hook and it's in the upper lip.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- They are so strong.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- They try to escape to safety...
0:09:26 > 0:09:31- ..by diving into the coral - or the bommies.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- These really put up a fight.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- The spangled emperor. Excellent!
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- After more casting and popping, - it was time to change location.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- We went to the North and South - Islands of the Muiron Islands...
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- ..to a section - known as the Vigilante Passage.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- It's home to the giant trevally.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- At this spot, - we're casting towards the coast.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- Eddy claims our fishing is effective - for the first 30 yards.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- Working the lure after that stage - is pointless.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- This is where you'll find the GTs.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- They are around the rocks - or bommies...
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- ..where the bait fish gather.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- It's closer to the coast - than our current position.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- This is strange because - I'm used to shore fishing.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- You do the opposite of what you do - when shore fishing.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- I'm trying to reach the shore today.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- I usually try to cast - as far out as possible.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- Today, I'm trying to cast as closely - to the beach as I can...
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- ..before working the lure - through the water...
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- ..to try and catch a GT.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- About time too! Woo-hoo!
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- Oh, yes.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- A GT, Rhys.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- Good thing!
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- I've got to work hard - to get it out of the rocks.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- This is a powerful fish.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- These rods - are exceptionally strong...
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- ..and this fish - is really making it bend.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- I think I'm winning.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- It's very strong for a small fish.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- There's another one on its tail.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- Oh, goodness me!
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- That's what I call fishing. - It's high octane.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- Oh!
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- It was trying to sleep - and shelter from the sun, Rhys.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- It went for the bait a few times - and got caught as it turned around.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- Oh!
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- That's what I call a fish. - A GT or a giant trevally.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- The trevally wasn't the only giant - in the waters near Muiron.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- A large animal was swimming nearby.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- Look at that.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- Look at that.- - There's two of them.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- They are side by side.
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- There's a dugong under the water.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- It's a mother with her child.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- They are known as - the cow of the sea.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- Off they go.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- Wow!
0:12:58 > 0:12:59- Oh!
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- Here we are. A GT.
0:13:01 > 0:13:02- Here we are. A GT.- - Well done, Jules.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Woah!
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Eddy spots them from the flybridge.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- It's great as he tells us - where to cast to catch the GTs.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- I'll bring it in by handlining.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- That's it.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- Let's bring it in.
0:13:21 > 0:13:22- Great!
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- These are fun to catch - and really test you.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- I thought it was over - when it surfaced...
0:13:31 > 0:13:37- ..but it kept fighting - and the drag set hard.
0:13:37 > 0:13:43- It would be difficult to draw in - the line by hand on that drag.
0:13:43 > 0:13:48- I would cut my hand on the braid - but this fish can do it.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Good thing, a giant trevally.
0:13:58 > 0:13:59- Oh, ho, ho!
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- It's a queenfish.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- This one took the bait - as soon as it hit the water.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- It was like a washing machine.
0:14:22 > 0:14:23- Oh, yes!
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- Oh, yes!- - Julian's caught something.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- A queenie on the lightweight rod.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- The drag needs tightening.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- It's quite... woah, it's jumping.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Oh, there's a shark!
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- On, no. Come here.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41- Come here.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43- Aye, aye, aye!
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- Come here. Come here quickly.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- There's a shark - on the end of the rod.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- The shark took it - from the surface of the water.
0:14:53 > 0:14:54- Let's try to reel it in.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- I was trying to save the queenie - but the shark got it.
0:15:00 > 0:15:01- Goodness me!
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- I was reeling - at twenty to the dozen.
0:15:06 > 0:15:07- That's it.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- It's gone. It's bitten through.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- It was unfortunate for me but - at least the shark had a good meal!
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- I think we deserve - some lunch now, Rhys.
0:15:32 > 0:15:38- We've stopped the anaerobic exercise - and heavy weights...
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- ..to do some aerobic exercise - with these lightweight rods.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- Move it, move it, move it.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- # I like to move it, move it #
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- We're going to have some lunch now.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- We're sweating buckets - but enjoying ourselves.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- This fishing is so exciting.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- It's hard to describe.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- It's wonderful when you see the fish - take your bait.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06- Lunch!
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Lunch!- - Yes, come on.
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0:16:14 > 0:16:16- Subtitles
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- Rhys and I are fishing in paradise.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- We're in the Indian Ocean - off the coast of Western Australia.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- The water is clear, the sun is - shining and the fishing is amazing!
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- We've just arrived - at our next fishing point...
0:16:42 > 0:16:45- ..and there's a sea snake - in the water.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- Wow!
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Oh, it's going. It's wonderful.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- Oh, it's going. It's wonderful.- - Fantastic!
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- The wildlife of this country - is simply amazing.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- We're changing our technique - to suit the deeper water.
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- We're using lighter rods - and also jigging.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- We're using this device.
0:17:08 > 0:17:14- There's a small speed jig, - a squid and two small assist hooks.
0:17:14 > 0:17:19- In this technique, the bait needs - to drop to the bottom of the sea.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- Unhook the bail arm.
0:17:23 > 0:17:24- OK, Eddy?
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- And down it goes.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- The line is fed out...
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- ..to help the jig - make its way to the depths.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- Wait until it reaches the bottom.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- It's at the bottom now.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- Next, you jig it.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- I was known as Jiggy Jules - when we did this in Norway.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- It's often the case that - when you reach the top of the jig...
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- ..the line gets slack...
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- ..and the jig itself - starts to flutter in the water.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04- The fish like it.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- You might get them on the way up - or on the way down.
0:18:10 > 0:18:16- There are no rules - but you need perseverance.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- The sea snake is back, Jules.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- It's followed us - all the way from Darwin.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- Oh... a fish.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- Wo-ho-ho! - You've got a good fish there.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Look at how the rod is bending.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Awww!
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- Dear me!
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- Yep, yep, yep. OK.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- That's it. It's coming.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- Oh, come on you beast!
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- This is a... awww!
0:18:58 > 0:19:00- Damn it all!
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- Damn, damn, damn!
0:19:08 > 0:19:13- Rhys and I not only lost the fish - but our expensive hooks and lures...
0:19:13 > 0:19:18- ..so Eddy showed his talents - and tied new ones.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30- That's a good one. - Give it to him, mate!
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- It isn't very big - because it's coming up quickly.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- Oh, it's a leatherjacket.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40- I've caught the culprit.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45- This one has been damaging our bait - and breaking our lines.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- It's a devil of a fish.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- It has a beak just like a bird.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- There's also a sharp trigger - on its back.
0:19:53 > 0:19:59- They are horrible fish - and it's breaking wind in my face!
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- This one can go back.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- These can bite through hooks.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- Let's try again - for something better.
0:20:13 > 0:20:14- Have you got a bite, Jules?
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- Have you got a bite, Jules?- - Yes, and it's a strong one.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- This one - is really pulling on the drag.
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- Come on, come on.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- It shows the strength - of these small rods.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- Look at it.
0:20:29 > 0:20:30- That's it.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- There are big fish down there - but we haven't seen one yet.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- They keep breaking free - on the way up.
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- Oh, this is a strong one.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- The drag is really tight.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Come on, good boy. Up you come.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- I think I'm slowly - winning this battle.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57- I'm using both hands on the rod.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- There's a lot of strain - on the tackle.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- That's it. It's shaking its head. - Come on, boy.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- Come on.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- That's it.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- It's starting to come.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- It's coming.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- Are you winning, Jules?
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- The fish is winning at the moment.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- You can see - when it shakes its head.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- This fish is so powerful.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- It's unbelievable.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- I'm sweating so much.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- This isn't heavy-duty equipment.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- This is lightweight jigging gear.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- Come on, my son! Come on!
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- Come up.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- That's it.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- That's it. It's moving now.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- That looks big.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- Eddy thinks it's a big one.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- We've had bites from some big fish - but haven't seen one yet.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- Oh, dear Lord!
0:22:22 > 0:22:23- Is it a stalemate?
0:22:24 > 0:22:29- Yes, but I did - gain a little earlier.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33- Oh, goodness me.
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- I think the viewers have got time - to make a cuppa and come back.
0:22:38 > 0:22:44- I thought I was winning but the line - is disappearing under the strain.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- Oh, dear me.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- The other fish has gone away.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- Oh!
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Woah!
0:23:04 > 0:23:05- There we are.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- Eddy thinks - that I've caught a shark.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- I thought I was winning...
0:23:18 > 0:23:20- ..but this fish had other ideas.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- You need to show him who's boss.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- It's amazing that the rod and line - are still in one piece.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- Oh, it didn't like that.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- Would you?
0:23:53 > 0:23:55- Would you?- - No, not at all.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00- Everything is straining.
0:24:00 > 0:24:01- Yes..
0:24:01 > 0:24:03- Yes..- - ..including Julian Lewis Jones!
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- It's hard to believe, but yes I am.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- The programme is only an hour long.
0:24:19 > 0:24:20- Would you like some water?
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- Would you like some water?- - No, I'm alright.
0:24:22 > 0:24:27- Whatever was on the end - of the line was massive.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- It was set to be a battle - and a half!
0:24:30 > 0:24:35- For you viewers, this is what - happened over the next hour.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49- Right, my boy!
0:24:52 > 0:24:53- Come on.
0:24:53 > 0:24:55- Oh, damn!
0:24:55 > 0:24:58- Something had to give - and it was the reel.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- The handle on the reel has broken.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06- The reel had given up the fight...
0:25:06 > 0:25:10- ..so our only option - was to pull the line in by hand.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- Oh, it's gone. It's gone.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- It's gone.
0:25:20 > 0:25:24- I had to put more and more pressure - on the shark...
0:25:24 > 0:25:28- ..and we came quite close.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- I'm knackered.
0:25:31 > 0:25:32- But it got away.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36- It was an exciting time, Rhys.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40- Yes, it was but I think - the best thing happened in the end.
0:25:41 > 0:25:42- That was a big shark.
0:25:43 > 0:25:44- There we are.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- If there was a kettle on this boat, - I'd make a cuppa...
0:25:49 > 0:25:51- ..and have a slice of bara brith.
0:25:51 > 0:25:57- The best thing I could use - is a flannel to wipe away the sweat!
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- Hey!
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- Oh!
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- Is it a shark?
0:26:18 > 0:26:20- Goodness me, Rhys.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23- There's a shark on the stick bait.
0:26:25 > 0:26:27- Who would've thought?
0:26:27 > 0:26:30- That's how - you pull in a shark, Jules!
0:26:30 > 0:26:31- Is it a blacktip?
0:26:32 > 0:26:33- Who would've thought?
0:26:34 > 0:26:38- We target the GTs - and this shark came out of nowhere.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- The GT was chasing our bait...
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- ..and the shark - was hunting the GT...
0:26:44 > 0:26:49- ..but it decided - to take our bait instead.
0:26:55 > 0:27:00- Rhys bagged a shark - but there were more fish to come.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03- I caught a coral trout...
0:27:03 > 0:27:06- ..and Rhys picked up a rankin cod.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- They were just for starters!
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- Oh!
0:27:15 > 0:27:16- Oh, yeah!
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- Woah!
0:27:32 > 0:27:34- I've caught another GT.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- I think it's bigger than the others.
0:27:40 > 0:27:45- There was three or four - following that one.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49- You have to bully these fish.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52- Here it comes. Here it comes.
0:28:02 > 0:28:03- Wo-ho!
0:28:05 > 0:28:06- Oh, it's a monster.
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- Take a look at that.
0:28:09 > 0:28:15- It's a brassy trevally, not a giant - trevally but it's big enough for me!
0:28:15 > 0:28:20- That was like pulling a foal.
0:28:20 > 0:28:22- That's what I call a fish.
0:28:22 > 0:28:28- Look at that big mouth, large eyes - and the massive, powerful tail.
0:28:28 > 0:28:31- That's what I call a fish!
0:28:31 > 0:28:37- We've had a wonderful day - on the sea with Eddy.
0:28:37 > 0:28:41- It's been an unforgettable day - and we've caught all sorts of fish.
0:28:42 > 0:28:48- There was a spangled emperor, - GTs, coral trout and rankin cod.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50- Dear me!
0:28:50 > 0:28:55- We've also seen a dugong - and a sea snake.
0:28:55 > 0:28:56- It's unbelievable.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02- The sun is setting so we returned - to Exmouth for a good night's sleep.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05- Tomorrow, Rhys is fly fishing...
0:29:06 > 0:29:10- ..and we'll swim with the world's - largest fish - the whale shark.
0:29:11 > 0:29:11- .
0:29:17 > 0:29:19- Subtitles
0:29:26 > 0:29:30- You're not wrong if you think - I'm in my seventh heaven.
0:29:30 > 0:29:35- I'm on the Ningaloo Reef - in Western Australia.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39- We're slowing floating - over these flats...
0:29:40 > 0:29:45- ..in search of a bonefish which - is known as the Spirit of the Flats.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49- It's the biggest challenge - for fly fishermen.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53- For those of you - who tie your own flies at home...
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- ..this fly was made by my uncle.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00- This fly is called a gotcha.
0:30:00 > 0:30:03- It's meant to imitate a shrimp.
0:30:03 > 0:30:09- He made about a dozen to 18 - of these kinds of flies...
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- ..so that I could use them - on this trip.
0:30:13 > 0:30:14- Thank you, Uncle Huw!
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- There's one element - that makes our work quite difficult.
0:30:21 > 0:30:23- It's the wind.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27- The wind is stronger than I like.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- This poses two problems.
0:30:30 > 0:30:32- It's difficult to see the fish.
0:30:33 > 0:30:38- The waves stop the light - from penetrating the water.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- It's also a problem to cast.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45- I'm used to casting into the wind...
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- ..but we have to see the fish - before we can catch them.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54- This is Ben - and he's known as the hawk's eye!
0:30:55 > 0:30:57- He's standing on the bow...
0:30:57 > 0:31:02- ..trying to spot a flash in - the water or the shadow of a fish...
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- ..so he can tell me where to cast.
0:31:08 > 0:31:12- His eyesight - is much better than mine!
0:31:14 > 0:31:16- They're just chattering up that way.
0:31:21 > 0:31:24- OK, heavy casting there.
0:31:29 > 0:31:33- We haven't had any luck - with the bonefish.
0:31:33 > 0:31:39- The temperature of this water - is over 27 degrees...
0:31:39 > 0:31:43- ..and the bonefish - prefers it to be about 24 degrees.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47- Exmouth has experienced - a very long summer...
0:31:47 > 0:31:49- ..so the water is too warm.
0:32:05 > 0:32:09- I'm trying to catch - a spangled emperor...
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- ..in these rocky waters.
0:32:19 > 0:32:20- I've caught something.
0:32:21 > 0:32:24- It's shaking its head - but what is it?
0:32:24 > 0:32:27- It's putting up a good fight.
0:32:28 > 0:32:30- It's good to catch something.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34- It's been a long day - waiting for a fish.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- It's a small, spangled emperor.
0:32:38 > 0:32:42- It's similar to the wrasse - that we get at home.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46- It has a big mouth - and teeth to gnaw at the shells.
0:32:47 > 0:32:51- They live in the rocky waters - and are strong swimmers.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54- This is just a small one - so it can go back.
0:33:01 > 0:33:05- I'm getting a good distance - with this line.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09- The fish get spooked by the boat...
0:33:09 > 0:33:14- ..so it's important to get a good - distance for them to take the bait.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18- Fishing in this heat is hard work...
0:33:18 > 0:33:22- ..but it's worth it when you catch - such a beautiful fish.
0:33:31 > 0:33:32- Oh, yes.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- I've got one.
0:33:37 > 0:33:38- Come on.
0:33:39 > 0:33:42- I've caught another one. - It's a bit better.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45- There's a good bend in this rod.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- It's a 10lb rod.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55- It's under the boat. - Get out from there.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57- Oh!
0:34:06 > 0:34:09- There is a fish in that seaweed.
0:34:10 > 0:34:12- Oh, look at that.
0:34:12 > 0:34:17- The rod has broken whilst - trying to catch this small fish.
0:34:17 > 0:34:19- Very clever, Mr Llywelyn!
0:34:20 > 0:34:22- This one can go back too.
0:34:22 > 0:34:26- They are fun to catch - with the fly...
0:34:26 > 0:34:29- ..but it can go back.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32- It was a lot of effort - for two small fish...
0:34:33 > 0:34:36- ..but we did our best - in this wonderful place.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- It's beautiful - and the water is clear...
0:34:39 > 0:34:44- ..but we've been beaten - by both the wind and the fish!
0:34:50 > 0:34:55- The time has come. We're going - to swim with the whale sharks.
0:34:55 > 0:34:56- I can't wait!
0:34:56 > 0:34:58- I can't wait!- - Let's wait and see.
0:34:58 > 0:35:02- I heard the girl say that - there's more than whale sharks here.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- There's bronze whalers, - reef sharks and tiger sharks.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11- A fortnight ago, - there was a great white here.
0:35:11 > 0:35:14- There's also manta rays...
0:35:15 > 0:35:18- ..loggerhead turtles - and other nice creatures.
0:35:18 > 0:35:19- Shark feed!
0:35:19 > 0:35:21- Shark feed!- - Yes.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- Great, I can't wait. Come on!
0:35:25 > 0:35:27- What do you know - about the whale shark?
0:35:27 > 0:35:31- It's the world's largest fish.
0:35:31 > 0:35:37- Every year, from March to June, - they come to the Ningaloo Reef.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- And they don't eat people!
0:35:40 > 0:35:42- And they don't eat people!- - No, they haven't yet.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45- They haven't sampled a Welshman yet.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47- Remember to look down.
0:35:47 > 0:35:52- That's where you'll find the - bronze whalers and the great whites!
0:35:53 > 0:35:55- The great whites come straight up.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58- The great whites come straight up.- - Yes, and hit you out of the water.
0:35:59 > 0:36:00- Right!
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- Exmouth is the place to swim - with the whale shark.
0:36:06 > 0:36:13- As a result, the number of visitors - is triple the area's population.
0:36:13 > 0:36:15- So we set off.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18- Before going - to see the sharks...
0:36:19 > 0:36:23- ..we went snorkelling - in the Ningaloo Reef...
0:36:23 > 0:36:27- ..that stretches for 260km - along the coast.
0:36:37 > 0:36:42- Everyone was happy and the time came - to dive into the waters.
0:36:43 > 0:36:48- In no time at all, the whale shark - appeared out of nowhere...
0:36:49 > 0:36:52- ..and swam within a few feet of us.
0:36:52 > 0:36:58- The flippers helped us - to swim alongside the shark...
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- ..and gaze in awe at its size.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04- It was a truly spiritual experience.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- Amazingly, they can live - to about 100 years old...
0:37:08 > 0:37:14- ..reaching 12m in length - and weighing over 20 tonnes.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- Each shark - has an array of unique spots.
0:37:24 > 0:37:26- Here comes the frog man!
0:37:26 > 0:37:30- I couldn't get enough of them - but there's water in my ears.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- That was amazing.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- The last one was about 8m.
0:37:36 > 0:37:41- I was looking for it and then it - appeared right in front of me.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- Fantastic, fantastic.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46- It was a real honour.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- Let's go and have a cuppa.
0:37:52 > 0:37:52- .
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- Subtitles
0:38:04 > 0:38:10- It's a glorious morning after a good - night's sleep and plenty of food.
0:38:10 > 0:38:15- We've crossed to the western side - of the peninsula to Tanabidi.
0:38:16 > 0:38:20- It's incredibly busy and - a lot of boats are being launched.
0:38:20 > 0:38:24- In the distance, - you can see the whale shark boats.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- Eddy's setting the outriggers.
0:38:27 > 0:38:32- We'll be using them to go fishing - for the marlin and sailfish.
0:38:32 > 0:38:37- It's great to see the children - with their mother.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41- It's 7.20am and they're fishing - on the jetty before school.
0:38:41 > 0:38:46- It's something you don't see at home - any more.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- There's plenty of fish for them.
0:38:49 > 0:38:54- They enjoy fishing and are not glued - to the television or computer games.
0:38:54 > 0:38:59- They're fishing in the fresh air - before going to school.
0:39:01 > 0:39:07- We set off for our final day - of fishing in Australia.
0:39:10 > 0:39:15- We started with some trolling - using five rods on the outrigger...
0:39:16 > 0:39:20- ..with three different bait - on the spinning reels...
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- ..including the skipping gar.
0:39:22 > 0:39:27- We were unlucky but it didn't matter - as we'd reached our destination.
0:39:27 > 0:39:33- We're changing our technique so - reeling in the three different bait.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35- We'll try some deep-sea fishing.
0:39:36 > 0:39:42- There's a 300m drop here - so we'll use this special device.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- It's an electric reel.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50- They call this a bent butt rod and - it's positioned in the rod holder.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- There's a light on the end of it.
0:39:55 > 0:39:59- It's so dark, you need something - to attract the fish to the bait.
0:40:00 > 0:40:04- We'll hang some tuna - on the two hooks.
0:40:04 > 0:40:10- There's also a 48oz weight - and the weight goes into the water.
0:40:10 > 0:40:12- Away it goes.
0:40:14 > 0:40:15- See you in 30 minutes.
0:40:16 > 0:40:22- This small monitor - on top of the reel reads the depth.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- It's still going.
0:40:29 > 0:40:30- We've hit the bottom.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34- It's 275m deep.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37- Now, we have to sit - and wait for a bite.
0:40:48 > 0:40:50- OK, we're off.
0:40:50 > 0:40:52- This is it.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56- Look at the speed - the line is going.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- It doesn't stand a chance.
0:40:59 > 0:41:00- Oh, this is hard work.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03- Keep an eye on my back.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- Thanks for that, Rhys.
0:41:06 > 0:41:09- That's it. Boom, boom, boom!
0:41:09 > 0:41:10- Dear me!
0:41:11 > 0:41:13- How long have we got left?
0:41:13 > 0:41:15- How long have we got left?- - There's still 200m to go.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18- There was a kick there.
0:41:19 > 0:41:21- This is a novelty for us, Rhys.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- There could be anything - on this line.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26- It's certainly coming up quickly.
0:41:27 > 0:41:28- OK.
0:41:29 > 0:41:30- That's it.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34- It definitely - comes to something, Jules...
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- ..when you have to rely - on electric machine...
0:41:38 > 0:41:41- ..to do three quarters of the work - for you.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45- Come on. It's coming. - There's 20m to go.
0:41:45 > 0:41:49- Something's coming to the surface - but what is it?
0:41:50 > 0:41:52- Wehey! Heavens above!
0:41:52 > 0:41:54- Excellent!
0:41:54 > 0:41:58- This is a ruby snapper.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- It gets its name - because of the amazing colour.
0:42:03 > 0:42:06- It has big eyes - to see in the depths...
0:42:06 > 0:42:10- ..and very sharp teeth, - just like a piranha.
0:42:10 > 0:42:11- A ruby snapper.
0:42:11 > 0:42:13- A ruby snapper.- - That's wonderful.
0:42:13 > 0:42:16- With new bait, - Rhys took to the rod...
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- ..but he wasn't going to be - half as lucky as me.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- Yes, yes, yes, Rhys.
0:42:23 > 0:42:24- One has come up.
0:42:24 > 0:42:27- Oh, goodness me. Look at that.
0:42:27 > 0:42:32- There's only half of what was - a massive ruby snapper.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34- Oh, goodness me.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- Who would've thought?
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- A shark has had the rest of it.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41- Goodness me.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45- There isn't - much meat left for supper.
0:42:45 > 0:42:47- Fish head soup?
0:42:48 > 0:42:49- Goodness me.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54- Yep, that's it. - There's a fish on the line.
0:42:55 > 0:42:58- Come on. - We want to see you this time!
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- No sharks, please.
0:43:01 > 0:43:02- Come on, baby!
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- Still going, still going.
0:43:05 > 0:43:09- That's 99m, 98m, 97m... - come on, my boy.
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- Please don't count all the way down.
0:43:12 > 0:43:14- Join us after the break!
0:43:14 > 0:43:20- If this comes in, I'll cook it and - we can have it with rice and salad.
0:43:24 > 0:43:26- Oh!
0:43:26 > 0:43:29- Woah, look at that!
0:43:30 > 0:43:34- Crickey! Oh, heavens above!
0:43:35 > 0:43:38- Goodness me!
0:43:41 > 0:43:42- Oh, wow!
0:43:42 > 0:43:45- It's an extremely ugly fish.
0:43:45 > 0:43:48- Yes, it's popeyed.
0:43:49 > 0:43:51- This is an eightbar cod.
0:43:51 > 0:43:55- It was caught at a depth of 278m.
0:43:56 > 0:44:00- It has its head, body and tail.
0:44:00 > 0:44:05- As Robert Shaw said on Jaws, - "it's the whole damn thing!"
0:44:07 > 0:44:11- Oh, the power's on.
0:44:12 > 0:44:16- The little Fergie - is working overtime!
0:44:16 > 0:44:19- Oh, it's doesn't like this.
0:44:19 > 0:44:22- It might be a shark.
0:44:22 > 0:44:24- It's a big one.
0:44:25 > 0:44:28- Oh, it's big. It's a shark.
0:44:28 > 0:44:29- What is it?
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- What is it?- - A bronze. No, a sandbar shark.
0:44:32 > 0:44:33- It's a new species of shark for us.
0:44:33 > 0:44:35- It's a new species of shark for us.- - And we'll get it in too.
0:44:36 > 0:44:39- Look at its dorsal fin.
0:44:39 > 0:44:40- It's a beautiful creature.
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- It's a beautiful creature.- - It's fantastic.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- Well done, Rhys. A sandbar shark.
0:44:48 > 0:44:50- That's it. Off it goes.
0:44:50 > 0:44:54- Eddy has cut the line - right next to the hook.
0:44:54 > 0:45:00- The hook will either fall out or - rust within a week or fortnight...
0:45:01 > 0:45:04- ..without harming the shark - because they are very tough.
0:45:06 > 0:45:10- It was the perfect end - to our Australian adventure.
0:45:11 > 0:45:16- As is always the case when trolling - on the way home, we had a bite!
0:45:20 > 0:45:22- Yep!
0:45:22 > 0:45:24- We've got a fish, boys.
0:45:25 > 0:45:27- Something was following us.
0:45:27 > 0:45:29- It's making a run for it.
0:45:30 > 0:45:31- Woah!
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- It happened very quickly.
0:45:34 > 0:45:37- It's coming to the surface. - I can see it in the water.
0:45:37 > 0:45:41- It's moving. It's going to jump. - Woah! Goodness me!
0:45:42 > 0:45:44- Here it goes again.
0:45:44 > 0:45:49- It's brilliant - that we've caught this marlin.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53- It's off again. - It's going to jump. Yeah!
0:45:54 > 0:45:58- It's great to see - such a powerful creature jumping.
0:45:59 > 0:46:00- It's going to jump again.
0:46:00 > 0:46:02- It's going to jump again.- - Oh, woah! Heavens above!
0:46:03 > 0:46:06- Goodness me. Woah, that's it!
0:46:07 > 0:46:13- You don't want too much pressure - because this rod is quite light.
0:46:13 > 0:46:17- You can't bully these fish - and they should be respected...
0:46:17 > 0:46:20- ..because it's an honour - to catch them.
0:46:20 > 0:46:24- Eddy belongs to - the Billfish Foundation campaign...
0:46:24 > 0:46:29- ..that collects data about - these fish from across the world.
0:46:29 > 0:46:34- He insists that every marlin - caught off his boat is tagged.
0:46:34 > 0:46:39- The information is sent to a centre - in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
0:46:40 > 0:46:43- ..where they try - to protect their numbers...
0:46:43 > 0:46:47- ..by educating others in - sustainable, responsible fishing.
0:46:47 > 0:46:50- Yeah! Fantastic!
0:46:50 > 0:46:52- That was worth it all.
0:46:52 > 0:46:55- Cheers, Eddy. That was fantastic.
0:47:06 > 0:47:08- It's the end of our journey, boys.
0:47:08 > 0:47:11- It's the end of our journey, boys.- - Yes, but it's been quite a journey.
0:47:11 > 0:47:15- We've gone from Sydney - to Exmouth in Western Australia.
0:47:15 > 0:47:17- What were your highlights?
0:47:18 > 0:47:21- In terms of fishing, it has to be - catching my first marlin...
0:47:22 > 0:47:28- ..and swimming with the whale sharks - at Ningaloo Reef was amazing.
0:47:28 > 0:47:29- What about you?
0:47:29 > 0:47:34- Catching so many different varieties - of fish was excellent.
0:47:34 > 0:47:40- The one fish that stands out is - the barramundi I caught in Darwin.
0:47:41 > 0:47:45- Australia also thanks you - for saving the wallaby.
0:47:45 > 0:47:46- Fair play to them.
0:47:46 > 0:47:48- Thank you all very much.
0:47:48 > 0:47:52- Ta-ra from Rhys, - Gwenllian and myself!
0:47:52 > 0:47:53- ALL: Ta-ra!
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