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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- In the final programme - of the series...
0:00:03 > 0:00:07- ..I'm in the Shetland Islands, - where the North Sea meets...
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- ..the Atlantic Ocean!
0:00:09 > 0:00:11- Subtitles
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- The dramatic coastline - of the Shetland Islands...
0:00:43 > 0:00:45- ..stretches for over 1,000 miles.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- Fishing has been important - to the islanders since the Iron Age.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- This week, we've travelled - from Stornoway to Lerwick...
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- ..and on to Collafirth.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- The pier at Collafirth - is an old Norwegian whaling station.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- From here, large trawlers head - for the North Sea to catch mackerel.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- It's a lovely morning here.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- We're leaving Collafirth - in Northmavine...
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- ..and heading for Muckle Flugga.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- This is why we came here - and I can't wait.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- I can't wait to see - a big fish or two.
0:01:24 > 0:01:25- Let's hope so.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- We couldn't wait - to fish around Muckle Flugga...
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- ..but before we reached - Scotland's northernmost island...
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- ..Kevin the skipper had a surprise - to raise everyone's spirits.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- A wee dram? - To toast you on your good adventure.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- Is this traditional in Shetland?
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- When in Rome, eh?
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- It must be a tradition when you're - out at sea. I'm tying traces.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56- How was it, Rhys?
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- How was it, Rhys?- - Fantastic straight after breakfast.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00- It's woken you up.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- I'll have a wee dram.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- Iechyd da!
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- It warms the cockles of your heart!
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- It warms the cockles of your heart!- - I want more, but I'd better not!
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- Thank you, Kevin.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- It's warmed me up!
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- With the taste of whisky - still on my tongue...
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- ..it was time to get the rod ready - for fishing.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- We're approaching - Muckle Flugga lighthouse.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- It's Britain and Ireland's - northernmost lighthouse.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- Hopefully, the big fish - are waiting for us there.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- There's very little finesse - with the tackle we're using.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52- We need strong tackle.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- The fish around here - can grow to a large size.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- I have a 50 pound-class rod...
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- ..a bi-speed Boss Extreme reel...
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- ..and a 100 pound braid line, - which is very strong.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- We're using the braid line - to decrease the drag on the line.
0:03:13 > 0:03:19- We're fishing at a great depth - and the current is very strong.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- This is the terminal tackle.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- I have two gummy eels.
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- The commercial boys use these - to catch cod and pollack.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- Those two are attached to a dropper.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- This line is 150 pounds.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- Two of these - one black, one red.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- On the hook, - I have a mackerel's head.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- The third hook is the pilk - - that's what they call it here.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- There's a treble hook on this one, - with a gummy at the end of it.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- Just to finish off, - a mackerel's head.
0:04:10 > 0:04:16- I've had my first bite - off Muckle Flugga in the Shetlands.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22- We're fishing at a great depth. - This one has a long way to come up.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- Luckily, - the wind's in our favour today.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- It's blowing from the south.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- When the north wind blows, - it's very rough here.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- You wouldn't want to be here - when the wind's from the north.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- It's pulling.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- It's nodding its head.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Because we have bait - on the hook too...
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- ..it could be a ling.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- Of course.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- They call them olicks around here.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- This one's putting up a fight.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- I'd say it's a good fish.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- It doesn't want to meet you!
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- Your reputation precedes you!
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- He's heard that you're pretty handy - with a filleting knife.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- The Butcher of Brynteg!
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- I've got one too.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- Well done, Rhysey.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- It's a double hook-up.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- A double hook-up!
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Watch our lines don't cross.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- I'll come across here.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- A little crochet.
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- A little crochet.- - Around and around.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- I can see it.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Olick, yeah?
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- There we go.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Here we go. An olick.
0:06:10 > 0:06:11- Olick.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Olick.- - A ling.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- They call it olick.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- It took the bait at the bottom.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- That's some fish.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- It's a start. - They grow far bigger than this.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- That's a baby, a little baby.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- We have a great view - of the lighthouse from here.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43- The lighthouse was built - by David and John Stevenson...
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- ..the Stevenson brothers.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- They were uncles - to Robert Louis Stevenson...
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- ..the author of Treasure Island.
0:06:52 > 0:06:58- Robert Louis Stevenson visited them - while they were working here.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- It's said that the map - of Treasure Island...
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- ..is very similar in shape - to that of Unst...
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- ..the large island - in the background.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- Rhys had hooked another fish.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- Was this one an olick or a cod?
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- I can feel it shaking its head.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- It's a cod. A small cod, yes?
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- Just a small one.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- There we go.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- A wonderful cod - from Muckle Flugga.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51- Here we go, Jules. - Into the box it goes. Hello!
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- We've hooked another one here.
0:08:02 > 0:08:08- The weather is wonderful, - considering it's late September.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- I've hooked one too.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- The fish are biting.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- Here it comes.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- I can see something coming - to the surface. What do we have?
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- A small olick.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- That's a small olick.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- All the way from the deep waters.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- I'll unhook it - and place it in the box.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- Oh, Julian!
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- Hey, that's a lovely fish.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- Whoa-ho-ho.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Whoa-ho-ho.- - A piltock.
0:08:47 > 0:08:52- A piltock. Thanks, Kev. - Thank you very much.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- A piltock. My first in Scotland.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57- Here we go.
0:08:59 > 0:09:00- What a fish.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- Unlike cod, these come up - to the surface of the water...
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- ..after fighting - for around 45 minutes.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- A cod will wait - until the very last moment...
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- ..before coming up to the surface.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- This is a very strong fish.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- It has a huge tail.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- It's a very powerful fish.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- It has a long white stripe.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- It's called a piltock - in the Shetlands.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- I've hooked something - quite substantial here.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- This one's pulling hard.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- The drag on this reel - is as tight as it can go.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- I'm not fighting too much - against it.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- I can feel its head shaking.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- The current is also very strong.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- It makes the work even harder.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- This one feels - like a far bigger fish.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- There might be two on the line. - I have three hooks down there.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- There might be more than one fish.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- My muscles are starting to ache.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- The wind has picked up - during the day.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- It doesn't make my work any easier.
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- It's as if it was sitting down - and using the current.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- These fish aren't stupid.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- It's not ready yet.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59- It's still shaking its head.
0:11:00 > 0:11:01- A cod?
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- I'd say it was a cod.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- They like to shake their heads.
0:11:08 > 0:11:09- A nod-nod.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- It's a rather dramatic scene.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- You're battling - against a large fish...
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- ..the islands in the background, - the wind, the blue sky...
0:11:21 > 0:11:23- The sweat's dripping off me.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Under your hat.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- Under my hat, I'm sweating pints.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- I can bully it because I know - my tackle is very strong.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- I'm not far off now.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- I hope it's just one fish, - and not two or three.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- I hope it's a good size - rather than me being weak!
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- I can see some colour.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- It's a lovely fat cod.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Ho-ho. This is why we came here!
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- Heavens above!
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- It's the biggest cod - I've ever caught.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- Thank you, Kevin. - That's my biggest cod ever.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- It's a monster.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- I'll unhook it quickly.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- Well, dear me, - that's what I call a fish.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- You won't need many chips - with this one.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- Look at that mouth!
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- It's like a bucket.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- It's a huge fish.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- I could feel its weight.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- That's made the 1,000 miles - we've travelled...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- ..during this series worthwhile.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- Fantastic.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- It's jumping around a bit. - I'd say it was 20 pounds.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- I think it deserves 20.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- It's between 20 and 21.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- I'll say 20 pounds. - I'm happy with that.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Your personal best.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Look at its head. It's huge.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- Well done. Great.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- After a great day of fishing, - the box was full of fresh fish.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- We were all looking forward - to a tasty supper.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- Before the giant cod - found its way into the frying pan...
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- ..we had to fillet it.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- It slices so easily. It's so fresh.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- This is the largest cod - I've ever filleted.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- Yeah?
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- Stick with me and you can fillet - some more tomorrow!
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- It's just falling off the bone.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Almost there.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- There we go.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- Rinse it in water.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- There you go.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- Do you want mushy peas with that?
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- Do you want mushy peas with that?- - Great! It's thick too.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- There's plenty of meat on it. Great.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- It's enough for us two!
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- As the night drew in, - Mandie, skipper Kevin's wife...
0:14:17 > 0:14:22- ..came over to the cottage to cook - a tasty meal for the fishermen.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- Here's the fish - you caught today, lads.
0:14:25 > 0:14:26- Fantastic.
0:14:26 > 0:14:27- Fantastic.- - Thank you very much, Mandie.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- Superb.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- It looks great, Rhys.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- Lobster, crabs, cod.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- A feast.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- Fantastic.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- I'm starving. - Join us after the break.
0:14:43 > 0:14:44- Tuck in!
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0:14:52 > 0:14:52- Subtitles
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0:14:57 > 0:15:03- After a good night's sleep, - we joined Kevin on board the Kailee.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- We're leaving Collafirth...
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- ..for our final day of fishing - in the Shetlands.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- Are you excited, Rhys?
0:15:12 > 0:15:13- Are you excited, Rhys?- - No doubt.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- How are the muscles?
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- Better than yesterday. - I had plenty of protein last night.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- It was time to sail further out - into the North Sea...
0:15:24 > 0:15:29- ..and fish over a German submarine - that was sunk during World War Two.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- We're north of the Shetlands now.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- The islands belonged to Norway - until the 15th century.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- Since you have some Viking blood - in you, or so you claim...
0:15:42 > 0:15:46- ..I've brought a special hat - to keep your ears warm.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49- Try that.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- I saw a similar hat in Carmarthen.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- This is excellent! - It'll keep my ears warm.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- You won't hear a thing...
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- You won't hear a thing...- - Pardon?
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- I was sure Rhys's new hat - would bring me some luck today.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- The hat must have worked. - It's brought me some luck.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- On our first drift - across this wreck, the submarine...
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- ..Ian, one of the crew, - has caught two large olicks.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- I think I have a relatively - large one here.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- And Rhys too. - Everyone's having a bite.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- The weather's being kind to us - and the fish are biting.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- It's nice not knowing - what you're going to catch.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- Since we're using bait - at the end of the line...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..there's a likelihood - of us catching some olicks.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- It's shaking its head.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- Here we go. - I can see some colour now.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- An olick, yes?
0:16:59 > 0:17:00- I've hooked two.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- Here you go. Two olicks.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- I've only caught one.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- Thank you, Kevin. Two fish.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Dear me!
0:17:17 > 0:17:18- Two, lads.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Kevin's being kept busy today.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- The fish market will be busy today.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- Fantastic.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- Many different species - can be found on the wrecks.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- I wonder what we'll hook next?
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- I think this is a piltock. - It's fighting all the way.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- Here we go.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- I should be able to see it soon. - I can see some colour.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- It's a good one.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- It's a good one.- - It's very good, Jules.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- It's a lyr.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- A pollack.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08- This fought differently - to every other pollack I've caught.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- Dear me.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- Is it a good one? Yes?
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- Shetlanders call this a lyr.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Here we go.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- This is our first lyr.
0:18:23 > 0:18:24- We've hit the jackpot here.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26- We've hit the jackpot here.- - Great, lads.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- Rhys was right. - We had hit the jackpot.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- The fish filled the box.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- These are fighting.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- These Shetland fish don't give in.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- I love this form of fishing.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- You can feel everything.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- This rod is strong enough.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- A 30 pound braid. It's great.
0:19:00 > 0:19:01- Is it coming?
0:19:01 > 0:19:02- Is it coming?- - It's coming, it's coming.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- Dear me!
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- It's fighting all the way up.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- I can see it coming.
0:19:16 > 0:19:17- Another piltock.
0:19:21 > 0:19:22- Heavens above!
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- This is doing its work.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- We call this... Thank you, Kevin.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- We call this a speed jig.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Normally, - we drop the tackle into the water.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- With this, I cast up tide. - This is rather lighter, around 350g.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- I cast up tide and by the time - it reaches the seabed...
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- ..it does its work.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- I've caught a fish with every cast.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54- These work, boys.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- I've caught a rather large cod - on the speed jig.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- Come in, Kevin. Take him in.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Huge!
0:20:08 > 0:20:09- Huge!- - What a fish.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10- Huge, Rhys.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- Is it bigger than yesterday's?
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- I'm sure it is.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- That's a big cod.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- There's a cod for you.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- That's how they come out here.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- If you want a cod like this, - phone Kevin!
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- 24... 23 pounds.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- No, it's 24. Is it?
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- It's 23 pounds.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- It's my best cod ever. Excellent.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- This one's like a steam engine!
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- The runaway train.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- Kevin calls them torpedoes.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- That's a big one.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- Julian!
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- Julian!- - Dear me.
0:21:09 > 0:21:10- Thank you.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- It's a fat one.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- 24?
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- 24.
0:21:20 > 0:21:21- 24.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23- Fantastic.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- Here it is. My largest piltock, - or coalfish, ever.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- 24 pounds.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- They put up a good fight.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- Thank you very much - for a wonderful three days.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- It's been absolutely marvellous. - Thank you very much.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- Fantastic. - We'll be back again, definitely.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- This is on a par - with Norway and Iceland.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- The Shetlands - are up there with them.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05- Great.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- As we put the fishing rod away - for the final time...
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- ..it's time to look back - on an incredible journey.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- Rhys hooking a shark on the rocks - and losing it after a heroic battle.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- Paj catching his first conger...
0:22:21 > 0:22:25- ..and cooking a delicious dish - on the boat.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- Sion catching a 19 pound spur-dog, - almost breaking the Welsh record.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38- I caught my first Irish blonde ray.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- To cap our magnificent journey, - Rhys caught two salmon...
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- ..one in Northern Ireland - and the other in Scotland.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- We've had a great time - in the Shetland Islands.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- You've joined us on a journey - of over 1,000 miles...
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- ..from the Scilly Isles - to the Shetlands.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- I hope you've enjoyed the series.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- See you soon. Ta-ra!
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
0:23:23 > 0:23:24- .