The other day I hooked up to a massive tire. After an hour of a drag pulling, rod bending battle I finally got it to shore, and right as I reached for the net it broke my rod, reel, and popped my line. Then I slipped and fell in the river. A cop came and gave me a $100 ticket for swimming in front of a NO SWIMMING sign.
we have speckled trout and redfish in the states. I personally use way less drag for top water so the fish can run with the lure vs the excitement of trying to set the hook. Its increased hook up 10 fold. Allows for the nerves to be delayed as the fish takes the lure 😅😊
hey cavy personally i love these type of videos and think you should definitely continue these as its a good break from all the GT and psycho island fishing and there super chill and feel a little more personal which as a viewer i think is great! also love your video titled "I Drove 2000 Miles to Fishing Paradise" as its similar, driving and showing spots and exploring! tight lines cavy! would also love to see more creek and estuary fishing!!!!
The setting, overcast weather in varirous areas, dangers, sharks in fresh water, various types of fish, big ones too, made a creepy and awesome video brah!
If you want more hookups with topwater keep your rod tip high and when the fish strikes drop your rod tip to give the fish slack so it can take off and eat the lure or turn with it and count to 2 and then swing into it. Keep up the great vids🤘🏼
I wouldn't said unlucky cav, just need more preparation😆. I lost my plier and now i tie them with rubber snap carabiner, bring alot lure into my tackle boxes many from size big into micro to handle miss bite. Fresh water game is fun and tricky. Realy pumps you up 😊😊😊
Bro, definitely will say lucky. The reason is , you live your life to the fullest and have amazing catches only fishermen like myself dream of. Congratulations bro, stay safe and be blessed.
Bloody lucky.... after living in Arnhem land and seeing what crocs are capable I had anxiety on a number of occasions watching you here.. Great fishing spot and vid but stay safe mate.
Awesome episode! I’d love to see a series of Cavy fishing urban/rural canals and streams. Incredible seeing the Bull shark in that rocky freshwater stream, not to mention the sneaky crocs! One of my favorite videos yet!
Dude this is such a good video! I really loved this type of exploring video, especially in fresh water. The bull shark that far up was insane, especially up waterfalls and small rapids! Tight lines.
Cheers dude! Yeah bit different from the saltwater vids for sure! Was a bit of a blast from the past with the creek, just without the crocs, shark and barra! But back in home land we have similar creeks, just mostly bass and sometimes tarpon and jacks!
those bara top water smash near the lily pad was sick to watch. very cool to see this style of fishing. really awesome. i'm surprised that they didn't get hooked most of the time. that tarpon was a cool bonus catch. amazing to see that small bullshark in freshwater. it may not have been a topwater bara but it was great see you finally land the golden bara.
Those topwater strikes is what got me hooked to go back the next day even though there was croc(s) waiting for me lol. Like you said was stoked to get one landed in the end even though wasn't top water! It fought so well too, was super shocked, probably really healthy ones in this creek, lots of bait and bull sharks they have to contend with! Yew!
Thanks for the adventure Cavy! It's nice to be able to see through your eyes places that I could never get to expirience. Take care,stay safe and blessings to you Brother!!!❤😊
One of my favorite vids of yours, just very interesting part of the world, and to think little water holes like that holding so many awsome fish, very cool fishing.
Reminds me a lot of fishing in South Florida where I live. Canals and creeks with multiple species of fish including some non-native tropical species, stopping by the side of road, tossing top water lures then quickly changing to soft plastics, walking through the bushes and a bunch of crocodilians. But, our crocodilians are American Alligators who don't, as a rule attack humans, not like salties at all that seem to like Australian human flesh! Great video mate!
American fisherman here, never caught a bara before, but i have used treble hooks on our fish here, you do not need to set the hook really at all (unless baras have stone like mouths), just a fairly gentle yank to the side and the hooks do the work for you. Beside my 2cents, amazing video loved every minute, keep it goin Cavy!
I'm here Cavy. I will write more after I watch. That spot didn't look stupid. That first spot looked like fishing in the swamps of Louisiana, US. Those gloves look nice. Sharks, crocodiles and ants, something is going to eat you. haha I like the different fishing spots you went to. Thanks for bringing me with you.
@@CavyFishing I don't think you're the unluckiest fisherman. I think you're the greatest fisherman in the world. I watch all of your videos from beginning to end.
Another great vid from Cavy, aka "Bill Dance from Down-Undah!" I know how special it is to hits those spots when casting. It's clear you're at the top of your game rn. Love seeing those precise casts! I would've left the lip on and twitched the lure from left to right on top.
Glad you enjoyed it, i understand about the relatable content, not everyone can get GT's from the rocks on crazy islands haha. Def also enjoyed this one myself as you can see in the vid haha.
I live in Louisiana and we have alligators here, but they don't bother us too much when we fish, and we have to be careful when bank fishing but nothing like those crocs you have there. Those boys are nasty and fearless and as you showed us, they will hunt you. Great video, see you on the next one.
Hi Cavy a couple of suggestions 1) get some super sharp hooks such as Owner brand 2). Slow down your top water retrieve and let it sit. I have had big Barra take a lure floating motionless on the surface
50 years ago - my Grandad taught me to wait till the rings got gone after a top water cast to start working it. Also - wait to feel the weight of the fish before striking - if u can.
Hey cavy, i dont know if you see this but this freshwater content is actually really awesome, its like a breath of fresh air. I felt at home watching this. Especially when it comes to luck😂.
I’ve never heard somebody refer to 20lb as ultra light as a bass and trout guy from California. I regularly use 4lb-6lb for my UL setups PERSPECTIVE IS CRAZY amazing video Cavy❗️❗️❗️
Being a fellow Aussie fisherman I don’t like to share my secrets however i hope that you continue doing well first bit of advice would be to swap out your travel hooks for single hooks you don’t get as many snags and the hook up right is a lot better
What a rad adventure Cavy!!! "Small lures always worked" Seems the quote is down on this spot 😁 I wish you could make a session using an light / ultra light setup on the next vids, in case you found a spot like this again That would be super cool!! Long Live Cave dog!!! 🙌🤘
Hey cavy just a few tips for hook sets for barra, you don't need a big gt hook set just 1 goodstrik if you do to much strikes it will rip there lips like it happened previously, I catch many barra on top water and I just do a good hard strike then your on, also should loosen your drag a little bit more cause they like to hit and run so if it's to tight then it'll come strait out of there mouth,but don't do it to loose
as a veiwer from flordia i have been chasing tarpon since the new years, and i have had some crazy luck with weighted swimbaits, glad to see it works for you to!
With top water lures you want either pause for a second before you set the hook or better lift up on the tip of the rod until you feel weight before you set the hook.
Totally mind blowing! Sharks, deadly snakes, ferocious ants, and crocodiles that are expert stalkers! Here in the US we have it made. Even in the south eastern part of the country, compared to your crocs our alligators are rather placid. Stay healthy my friend. And, thanks for sharing! Yew!
I looked up the snake. I believe you were correct. It was a tree snake. Per Wikipedia "Sometimes when approached, the snake inflates its body and neck to make itself seem larger, a tactic sometimes used to scare predators."
I’ve had the same problem with top water spooks targeting striped bass here in the states. If they miss, I’ve had good success following up with a similar size and color weightless soft plastic and letting it sink down then continuing to work like it like a top water.
When I saw the thumbnail, I said to myself, it's because of spiders, snakes or crocs. Worked with some Bunbury lads back in the '90s, and always had a great time fishing or diving. The Hash runs weren't too bad either. Great video mate, keep them coming.
omg, Giant crocodiles- Australia sure does have it's fair share of major bodily injury risk for outdoor bush recreation. Snakes, *spiders*, and big ole man eating lizards lurking often invisibly too close for comfort! Fun video, man. A total riot. Sohhhmuch FUN!
yo cav, from one florida ledgelord to an aus brotherman you're a much better fisherman than I am but I have a solid tip/reminder. don't set your hook on a top, you have to let them eat or you'll pull the lure from their mouth too fast. it's the worste thing when you have the instinct to set the hook right away but keep working the lure until you feel the weight then set it deeper. always anticipating the next adventure bro
Love your positive attitude after missing the most fish I have seen on youtube. Nice Barramundi. And its not uncommon for Bull Sharks to spawn in Fresh water and travel miles down rivers.
I definitely wouldn't mind seeing more content like this from you! Ledges and unhabited islands with GT in all it's glory, but this was also really fun ❤
i think for sure with the ones like soft lures that have the hook facing up , these saltwater hard body ones with the 2 trebles were difficult to use in these creeks, snag central lol
Absolutely loved this! I know hooking into a massive GT is probably better for the algorithm, but I would love more of this (I love it all though, lol)
Not sure what hooks you're using but I know a lot of people say if you're fishing barra top water use BKK Viper hooks because they have a needle point for a better hook set and hook up rate especially with fish with tougher mouths to penetrate. Awesome stuff Cavy.
Yeah i think mostly just a bit unlucky here! But for sure can try messing around with hook, these ones seem to do well on the GT in salt, but yeah was pretty epic topwater hits none the less! I guess the soft plastics with the big single seemed to get the job done in the end, but yeah wanted the topwater! Next time eh!
Something that's worked for me in the US for largemouth is casting a noisy topwater near a spot like a stump, weed edge, or overhanging tree, then _immediately_ twitch it 4-5 times as fast as possible (think trying to make as much noise as possible while letting the lure move as little as possible, and pause. Often fish will swipe at certain lures, like topwater baits, to try and injure the fish before grabbing it. Making a lot of noise noise imitates either a terrestrial creature that fell in or small fish feeding. Either way, fish come charging in for the easy meal, and tend to inhale the lure on the first pause (when I think they first get a bead on it). I get very few misses, especially with fish sitting in shallow water.
Don't know if you'll see this, but try upping the size of your hooks a tad can help with hookups, but it will change the action of the lure some. Or use a slightly smaller top water lure, consider the size and buoyancy of a large top water it makes it a bit harder for the barramundi to eat it. They are a very similar fish to large snook here in florida in the states where i live and they use suction to inhale their food then snap shut. id love to go over there and fish for barra!!! I love catching monster snook here, not sure how big barra get, but the largest snook I've caught was 51", that's a very large snook and aren't caught that size often at all. Did get a nice pic with it.
Cavy, I'd say luckiest fisherman alive! for surviving that first croc infested river. Just before you caught the tarpon and were walking along the bank I thought you'd relaxed way too much!! then you did the water release !!! I fully expected to see a croc looking back at the gopro during that! Top vid. Sharks , snakes, biting ants isn't Oz grouse!
54:52 Omg MONSTER on 8 lb light gear, way to go, man. I wanna go to Australia now. Bucket list. Great outing and video. I've never stayed this long for a bank fishing video. Until this one. Thanks, man.
I really like how you switched it up here to fresh/ brackish waters. You should take a trip to south Florida here and hit the Everglades for a wide variety of monster fish. Of course gotta watch every step for the crocks and gators here as well.
I mean fishing in Australia where everything wants to eat, sting, or bite you is got to be a crazy paranoid experience all by itself. Hats off to you bro. Awesome video btw
Also I have question I wanna ask. So does the water you fish in this video is it effected by the tides like rise with the in coming out going tides or do you fellas have just straight freshwater water sharks lol
How far upriver from the salt were you? I suppose that during heavy rains, bulls sharks can go up shallow stretches that you would think they couldn't. In bigger rivers, they've been recorded hundreds of miles inland.
That's my type of location! Amazing spots Cavy and you're nuts for standing on that log when it's croc infested 😂. Persistence pays off 👏 well done on the barra!
for shallow water with lots of obstacles its tough going. In normal conditions, your drag might be set a bit too high, the hooks might be getting in but they're ripping out. In that situation id use conventional extra heavy setup, then switch out the hooks to a slightly larger size and extra sharp needle point hooks. the "Triple Grip" style with canted in points tend to stay in better from my experience. Use straight 80lb braid, no leader.
Hello Cavybara (great name), new fresh water adventure, pay atention to crocs.I see all your gt s videos. Greatings from Azores islands,Portugal Europe.
Sick baramundi. I was praying you were gonna throw the soft plastics the whole episode 😂. Reminds me a lot of snook or largemouth bass fishing here in florida. I had no clue you guys had tarpon as well. Awesome!
@@CavyFishing yea that's wild we have them all the way from 2lb to 200lbs the big ones seem to like the rivermouths and channels oceanside where the juvenile ones stick to the mangroves inshore. Thats really strange you guys have juvenile but no adults
i don't fish saltwater often but I've heard when the fish goes under the rock stop pulling but keep tension wait a little bit and flick the line like a guitar string the fish eventually gets irritated and will relocate. not sure how effective this method is but thought id share
Love the videos. But I have a question. I see you use a spinning rod when chasing Barra on topwater. Is there any particular reason why you don’t use a baitcaster setup? Is it because of the size of the fish or personal preference?
Great to see some fresh water fishing. Can't believe you went out on that tree that's crazy but then you show a shark in the river, man alive I love you videos
Nice vid mate! seems like your over anticipating the strike. Always go, fish strike's, breath then ease the pressure. only pull back hard when the fish is running the line away from you. Otherwise you pull it out of there mouth. But really cool action and lovely location bro nice enjoyed!
get some of those weedless frog lures, they skim right through (and over) the paddies without getting caught and they are soft plastic so when the fish crushes it the hooks are exposed. Get a few because the fish will destroy them. First thing in morning and late afternoon. Count to two, then set hook. Takes time to not instinctively yank when they explode on it. Sometimes fish hit and try to stun the bait, then come back to eat. Just go slack, then start again in a few seconds
In the US I fish topwater weedless frogs often. If I'm missing strikes I will smear scent on the frog and hook more fish. Also if I hesitate just a heartbeat I hook more fish.
Love your videos I must get up to the top end Two things to contribute 1/ FG works fine as long as the diameters are different so if you’ve only got 20 pounds then the braid wants to be a bit thinner I probably wouldn’t tie FG if I was using a 20 pound lead unless I could maybe go for a 15 pound super thin braid probably premium braid 2/ When line diameters are very similar, please try the carrot knot I use that for tying 4 lb. Braid onto a 4 pound lead.
Yeah Cavy that was Amazing content ! Variety is the spice of life indeed ! that Sooty Grunter didnt look very big until you got him out , Holly molly he was big . I notice you finally got a Barra on a small lure ? Your fishing Brain is A1 and i pretty much prefer watching listening to your stuff over all the others . Yew !
Might be late to the party, but if you are still struggling with hook sets, try switching to single hooks instead of trebles. awesome video and i love your energy and excitement!
Man! Use a casting rod reel for top water lures like the first you were fishing with,combinig with compassed pulls you'll get a zig zag topwater swimming that drive them crazy! And double up you're line power and upgrad to a heavy action rod to pull them out of those covers! if you did this all those firs "baramandi??" would never get away ;)
epic video mate, really like the chill vibes in this one, definatelly want to see more of these. By th way you should get a nice baticasting setup to be more comfortable with this type of fishing. Cheers mate
ive never seen you done it but if you get stuck and pull hard and then release the line fast it can get unstuck. it will launch it backwards and release. I do it all the time.
New sub here , FUN FACT ... When top fishing for Barra , which is just an Asian sea bass , you need patience. The first hit it is just stunning it's prey , don't be tempted to strike, wait for the second hit and you will hook many , many more.
Keep up the great content Cavy I’ve been watching for years my boy yeew
Cheers dude! Why’s there a 💰 sign on this comment?
Oh what thanks dude! Much appreciated, didn’t even know you could do such a thing 😮❤
@@CavyFishinghe payed you pounds tho not dollars he probably from United kingdom
What drone do you use?
Remember to sharpen up your hooks if you’re having problems, hooking fish
"This is not safe for crocodiles, but i'm gonna do it anyways" is the most australian thing i've heard in a while
And often the last thing they say!
The other day I hooked up to a massive tire. After an hour of a drag pulling, rod bending battle I finally got it to shore, and right as I reached for the net it broke my rod, reel, and popped my line. Then I slipped and fell in the river. A cop came and gave me a $100 ticket for swimming in front of a NO SWIMMING sign.
That’s unlucky on a whole other level 😮😂
@@CavyFishingbig massive oof, I’d rage quit for sure
we have speckled trout and redfish in the states. I personally use way less drag for top water so the fish can run with the lure vs the excitement of trying to set the hook. Its increased hook up 10 fold. Allows for the nerves to be delayed as the fish takes the lure 😅😊
Sounds made up
No way! 😂
hey cavy personally i love these type of videos and think you should definitely continue these as its a good break from all the GT and psycho island fishing and there super chill and feel a little more personal which as a viewer i think is great! also love your video titled "I Drove 2000 Miles to Fishing Paradise" as its similar, driving and showing spots and exploring! tight lines cavy! would also love to see more creek and estuary fishing!!!!
That's the plan bro! Will try mix up content a lot this year! Cheers dude 👍🏾
I enjoyed every minute of this video.
super chill with all those salties lying in wait?
GREAT TV ! Sliding down rocks with crocodiles in the area Fighting Fish. ❤
Wow .... Insane.... Bulls ... Bronze .... Zambizi .....Nutz
The setting, overcast weather in varirous areas, dangers, sharks in fresh water, various types of fish, big ones too, made a creepy and awesome video brah!
If you want more hookups with topwater keep your rod tip high and when the fish strikes drop your rod tip to give the fish slack so it can take off and eat the lure or turn with it and count to 2 and then swing into it. Keep up the great vids🤘🏼
yeah and that socalled walking the dog ....medium rod with a 2 slackline twitches and then 1 crank im not sure hes done it before lol
Awesome video and drone shots! Never stop exploring.
That's the plan! Cheers!
What do you think!! Am i the luckiest, or the unluckiest fisherman alive? Lol
Both
Hahaha very insightful, i feel everyone has lucky and unlucky days, these ones for me in this vid for sure had the sea saw effect @@Fishingastonnz
I wouldn't said unlucky cav, just need more preparation😆. I lost my plier and now i tie them with rubber snap carabiner, bring alot lure into my tackle boxes many from size big into micro to handle miss bite. Fresh water game is fun and tricky. Realy pumps you up 😊😊😊
Bro, definitely will say lucky. The reason is , you live your life to the fullest and have amazing catches only fishermen like myself dream of. Congratulations bro, stay safe and be blessed.
Bloody lucky.... after living in Arnhem land and seeing what crocs are capable I had anxiety on a number of occasions watching you here.. Great fishing spot and vid but stay safe mate.
Awesome episode! I’d love to see a series of Cavy fishing urban/rural canals and streams. Incredible seeing the Bull shark in that rocky freshwater stream, not to mention the sneaky crocs! One of my favorite videos yet!
inspiring stuff, got me hyped to get out, get fish and get content
Cheers dude! Happy to help you get hyped up haha. Go have fun fishing bro, yew!
Dude this is such a good video! I really loved this type of exploring video, especially in fresh water. The bull shark that far up was insane, especially up waterfalls and small rapids! Tight lines.
Cheers dude! Yeah bit different from the saltwater vids for sure! Was a bit of a blast from the past with the creek, just without the crocs, shark and barra! But back in home land we have similar creeks, just mostly bass and sometimes tarpon and jacks!
Hell yeah! Good call on the power bait. The best trout tournaments happen on stocked swimming pools like this
those bara top water smash near the lily pad was sick to watch. very cool to see this style of fishing. really awesome. i'm surprised that they didn't get hooked most of the time. that tarpon was a cool bonus catch. amazing to see that small bullshark in freshwater. it may not have been a topwater bara but it was great see you finally land the golden bara.
Those topwater strikes is what got me hooked to go back the next day even though there was croc(s) waiting for me lol. Like you said was stoked to get one landed in the end even though wasn't top water! It fought so well too, was super shocked, probably really healthy ones in this creek, lots of bait and bull sharks they have to contend with! Yew!
Thanks for the adventure Cavy! It's nice to be able to see through your eyes places that I could never get to expirience. Take care,stay safe and blessings to you Brother!!!❤😊
One of my favorite vids of yours, just very interesting part of the world, and to think little water holes like that holding so many awsome fish, very cool fishing.
Reminds me a lot of fishing in South Florida where I live. Canals and creeks with multiple species of fish including some non-native tropical species, stopping by the side of road, tossing top water lures then quickly changing to soft plastics, walking through the bushes and a bunch of crocodilians. But, our crocodilians are American Alligators who don't, as a rule attack humans, not like salties at all that seem to like Australian human flesh! Great video mate!
Wow new landscape new fish : perfect sunday afternoon watching this 🤙
Yep I don’t do this kind of fishing much!! And it probably shows 😂 Let me know if you enjoy it
American fisherman here, never caught a bara before, but i have used treble hooks on our fish here, you do not need to set the hook really at all (unless baras have stone like mouths), just a fairly gentle yank to the side and the hooks do the work for you.
Beside my 2cents, amazing video loved every minute, keep it goin Cavy!
I'm here Cavy. I will write more after I watch. That spot didn't look stupid. That first spot looked like fishing in the swamps of Louisiana, US. Those gloves look nice. Sharks, crocodiles and ants, something is going to eat you. haha
I like the different fishing spots you went to. Thanks for bringing me with you.
Yeah you will need to watch the full video to make your decision on the titles question hahaha
@@CavyFishing I don't think you're the unluckiest fisherman. I think you're the greatest fisherman in the world. I watch all of your videos from beginning to end.
You were right it was a common tree snake
I just watched the whole video again. Really beautiful areas you find. Thanks@@CavyFishing
Another great vid from Cavy, aka "Bill Dance from Down-Undah!" I know how special it is to hits those spots when casting. It's clear you're at the top of your game rn. Love seeing those precise casts!
I would've left the lip on and twitched the lure from left to right on top.
Really enjoyed this style, and this inland setting. It’s more widely relatable. Great stuff Cavy!
I’m a lure maker, I’d love to send you some lures to try on those fish. Hmu
Glad you enjoyed it, i understand about the relatable content, not everyone can get GT's from the rocks on crazy islands haha. Def also enjoyed this one myself as you can see in the vid haha.
I live in Louisiana and we have alligators here, but they don't bother us too much when we fish, and we have to be careful when bank fishing but nothing like those crocs you have there. Those boys are nasty and fearless and as you showed us, they will hunt you. Great video, see you on the next one.
Bull sharks spawn in the fresh water, you’d be surprised how far up you’d find them
Hi Cavy a couple of suggestions 1) get some super sharp hooks such as Owner brand 2). Slow down your top water retrieve and let it sit. I have had big Barra take a lure floating motionless on the surface
Thanks for the tips mate
more of this kinda stuff cavy. its a breath of fresh air and awsome!!
50 years ago - my Grandad taught me to wait till the rings got gone after a top water cast to start working it. Also - wait to feel the weight of the fish before striking - if u can.
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honestly one of my favorite videos you've ever made, keep at it, these videos are legendary!
Cheers dude! Seems like so many people loving this freshwater adventure! Will for sure try do more of it! Yewww
I wonder what rod he was using to try and catch barra in the first creek he was fishing at?
It's one of my Salty Passion prototypes! Will be available in a full range around mid year at cavyfishing.com
@@CavyFishing thank you, I will be getting one of those
Hey cavy, i dont know if you see this but this freshwater content is actually really awesome, its like a breath of fresh air. I felt at home watching this. Especially when it comes to luck😂.
I’ve never heard somebody refer to 20lb as ultra light as a bass and trout guy from California. I regularly use 4lb-6lb for my UL setups PERSPECTIVE IS CRAZY amazing video Cavy❗️❗️❗️
He said it was an 8 lb line with a 20. Lb leader.
and 4lb line is not that light !
First part of video looks like Gaganga Plains/Lethebrook near Proserpine NQ.
i think it is mate
Being a fellow Aussie fisherman I don’t like to share my secrets however i hope that you continue doing well first bit of advice would be to swap out your travel hooks for single hooks you don’t get as many snags and the hook up right is a lot better
What a rad adventure Cavy!!!
"Small lures always worked"
Seems the quote is down on this spot 😁
I wish you could make a session using an light / ultra light setup on the next vids, in case you found a spot like this again
That would be super cool!!
Long Live Cave dog!!! 🙌🤘
For me this was ultralight haha but we can go more light for you ! Yewww
@@CavyFishing Yeeewwww 🙏🤙
Hey cavy just a few tips for hook sets for barra, you don't need a big gt hook set just 1 goodstrik if you do to much strikes it will rip there lips like it happened previously, I catch many barra on top water and I just do a good hard strike then your on, also should loosen your drag a little bit more cause they like to hit and run so if it's to tight then it'll come strait out of there mouth,but don't do it to loose
See's big croc = cast at it. Haha love the vids cavy!
Was hoping i could entice it back to the surface!
@@CavyFishing have seen some big Crocs in that creek
as a veiwer from flordia i have been chasing tarpon since the new years, and i have had some crazy luck with weighted swimbaits, glad to see it works for you to!
Love this, great to see you out doing something different. More of this.👍👍
With top water lures you want either pause for a second before you set the hook or better lift up on the tip of the rod until you feel weight before you set the hook.
Where is this😭 it’s like heaven
Totally mind blowing! Sharks, deadly snakes, ferocious ants, and crocodiles that are expert stalkers! Here in the US we have it made. Even in the south eastern part of the country, compared to your crocs our alligators are rather placid. Stay healthy my friend. And, thanks for sharing! Yew!
I looked up the snake. I believe you were correct. It was a tree snake. Per Wikipedia "Sometimes when approached, the snake inflates its body and neck to make itself seem larger, a tactic sometimes used to scare predators."
We need videos more videos like this i love where you go out to island for big gt but it was nice watching you fishing some creeks for big bara 👌
More to come legend! Cheers bro
I’ve had the same problem with top water spooks targeting striped bass here in the states. If they miss, I’ve had good success following up with a similar size and color weightless soft plastic and letting it sink down then continuing to work like it like a top water.
You are the best bro
All videos are amazing! ❤
Keep going
You are the reason why I startet fishing and going soon to Indonesia
Yeeew
This one hurt my brain to edit hahaha, cheers!
When I saw the thumbnail, I said to myself, it's because of spiders, snakes or crocs. Worked with some Bunbury lads back in the '90s, and always had a great time fishing or diving. The Hash runs weren't too bad either.
Great video mate, keep them coming.
I’d be so worried about getting took by a croc.
omg, Giant crocodiles- Australia sure does have it's fair share of major bodily injury risk for outdoor bush recreation. Snakes, *spiders*, and big ole man eating lizards lurking often invisibly too close for comfort!
Fun video, man. A total riot. Sohhhmuch FUN!
I believe after all those strikes and nothing getting hooked I'd trash that lure and try something different.
Right, or at least add a trailer hook.
If they were all like this bro...I wouldn't watch anything else. Thanks my friend...we really enjoyed it!!
Glad you enjoyed it bro! Will defiantly try more freshwater vids
yo cav, from one florida ledgelord to an aus brotherman you're a much better fisherman than I am but I have a solid tip/reminder. don't set your hook on a top, you have to let them eat or you'll pull the lure from their mouth too fast. it's the worste thing when you have the instinct to set the hook right away but keep working the lure until you feel the weight then set it deeper. always anticipating the next adventure bro
Love your positive attitude after missing the most fish I have seen on youtube. Nice Barramundi. And its not uncommon for Bull Sharks to spawn in Fresh water and travel miles down rivers.
I appreciate that! Have to stay positive even when you miss more fish than anyone ever on RUclips hahaha!
I definitely wouldn't mind seeing more content like this from you! Ledges and unhabited islands with GT in all it's glory, but this was also really fun ❤
Cavy I love the diversity of your videos. Keep them coming bruh
Hollow body topwater is good when fishing lots of weeds like that it will prevent many snags even on a bad cast
i think for sure with the ones like soft lures that have the hook facing up , these saltwater hard body ones with the 2 trebles were difficult to use in these creeks, snag central lol
@@CavyFishingyea just make sure you get a heavy duty one that can handle a big old barra
Sick video! Love the inland fishing videos and hunting for cool spots to fish! Nice job filming and finding some cool animals 🤟
Absolutely loved this! I know hooking into a massive GT is probably better for the algorithm, but I would love more of this (I love it all though, lol)
Not sure what hooks you're using but I know a lot of people say if you're fishing barra top water use BKK Viper hooks because they have a needle point for a better hook set and hook up rate especially with fish with tougher mouths to penetrate. Awesome stuff Cavy.
Yeah i think mostly just a bit unlucky here! But for sure can try messing around with hook, these ones seem to do well on the GT in salt, but yeah was pretty epic topwater hits none the less! I guess the soft plastics with the big single seemed to get the job done in the end, but yeah wanted the topwater! Next time eh!
Something that's worked for me in the US for largemouth is casting a noisy topwater near a spot like a stump, weed edge, or overhanging tree, then _immediately_ twitch it 4-5 times as fast as possible (think trying to make as much noise as possible while letting the lure move as little as possible, and pause. Often fish will swipe at certain lures, like topwater baits, to try and injure the fish before grabbing it. Making a lot of noise noise imitates either a terrestrial creature that fell in or small fish feeding. Either way, fish come charging in for the easy meal, and tend to inhale the lure on the first pause (when I think they first get a bead on it). I get very few misses, especially with fish sitting in shallow water.
Don't know if you'll see this, but try upping the size of your hooks a tad can help with hookups, but it will change the action of the lure some. Or use a slightly smaller top water lure, consider the size and buoyancy of a large top water it makes it a bit harder for the barramundi to eat it. They are a very similar fish to large snook here in florida in the states where i live and they use suction to inhale their food then snap shut. id love to go over there and fish for barra!!! I love catching monster snook here, not sure how big barra get, but the largest snook I've caught was 51", that's a very large snook and aren't caught that size often at all. Did get a nice pic with it.
My favorite video yet. Nicely done
Well you did it inspite of crocks, sharks, snakes, snags and tricky fish! You are a brave man. Thanks for the entertaining video.
Definitely on edge the whole time hahaha
Sick to see something a bit different love the vids Cavy
Cavy, I'd say luckiest fisherman alive! for surviving that first croc infested river.
Just before you caught the tarpon and were walking along the bank I thought you'd relaxed way too much!! then you did the water release !!! I fully expected to see a croc looking back at the gopro during that!
Top vid. Sharks , snakes, biting ants isn't Oz grouse!
40:16 what fish is that bro? How come it looks like a snapper but the color is black?
It's called a sooty grunter, but i am not sure why they are this color bro
You bring me so much Joy. I am grinning ear to ear watching this. Love to see you rise to a new challenge! 🥰🙏
Epic dude, good to hear and much appreciate mate! Cheers
Cool vid Cavy, awesome to see you doing different stuff!
54:52 Omg MONSTER on 8 lb light gear, way to go, man. I wanna go to Australia now. Bucket list. Great outing and video. I've never stayed this long for a bank fishing video. Until this one. Thanks, man.
I really like how you switched it up here to fresh/ brackish waters. You should take a trip to south Florida here and hit the Everglades for a wide variety of monster fish. Of course gotta watch every step for the crocks and gators here as well.
Thanks for the reply Cavy, enjoy all your videos.
Welcome mate! Thanks 🙏🏾
Cavy Ninja - be careful out there bruv. Stoked to see you filming freshwater adventures. Lots of species to find. Stay safe man.
Love the content! Reminded me I used to love fishing… still do and now I’m gonna get back at it!
Go for it bro! Happy to help inspire again! Yew
I mean fishing in Australia where everything wants to eat, sting, or bite you is got to be a crazy paranoid experience all by itself. Hats off to you bro. Awesome video btw
Also I have question I wanna ask. So does the water you fish in this video is it effected by the tides like rise with the in coming out going tides or do you fellas have just straight freshwater water sharks lol
It can get a little scary, but I'm out there for the thrill and the beauty, yewww!
How far upriver from the salt were you? I suppose that during heavy rains, bulls sharks can go up shallow stretches that you would think they couldn't. In bigger rivers, they've been recorded hundreds of miles inland.
That's my type of location! Amazing spots Cavy and you're nuts for standing on that log when it's croc infested 😂. Persistence pays off 👏 well done on the barra!
Definitely my new favorite Cavy fishing video, the sharks were crazy.
for shallow water with lots of obstacles its tough going. In normal conditions, your drag might be set a bit too high, the hooks might be getting in but they're ripping out. In that situation id use conventional extra heavy setup, then switch out the hooks to a slightly larger size and extra sharp needle point hooks. the "Triple Grip" style with canted in points tend to stay in better from my experience. Use straight 80lb braid, no leader.
Hello Cavybara (great name), new fresh water adventure, pay atention to crocs.I see all your gt s videos.
Greatings from Azores islands,Portugal Europe.
Great content mate, had me on the edge, waiting for a barra.
Sick baramundi. I was praying you were gonna throw the soft plastics the whole episode 😂. Reminds me a lot of snook or largemouth bass fishing here in florida. I had no clue you guys had tarpon as well. Awesome!
Yeah bro we have tarpon but for some reason they only grow to like 5-7pounds. Would be cool to catch a big one !
@@CavyFishing yea that's wild we have them all the way from 2lb to 200lbs the big ones seem to like the rivermouths and channels oceanside where the juvenile ones stick to the mangroves inshore. Thats really strange you guys have juvenile but no adults
i don't fish saltwater often but I've heard when the fish goes under the rock stop pulling but keep tension wait a little bit and flick the line like a guitar string the fish eventually gets irritated and will relocate. not sure how effective this method is but thought id share
Love the videos. But I have a question. I see you use a spinning rod when chasing Barra on topwater. Is there any particular reason why you don’t use a baitcaster setup? Is it because of the size of the fish or personal preference?
I just don’t like the feel of BC, nor the drag sound
This video is really so refreshing and in the best way and meaning: ENTERTAINMENT!
Great to see some fresh water fishing. Can't believe you went out on that tree that's crazy but then you show a shark in the river, man alive I love you videos
Yah cavy!! Awesome action all the way! Crazy Baramundi! So cool to get DM from you while watching your video! Yew! Take care brah! 🤙👍🫵👊🤙👍🫵
Nice vid mate! seems like your over anticipating the strike. Always go, fish strike's, breath then ease the pressure. only pull back hard when the fish is running the line away from you. Otherwise you pull it out of there mouth. But really cool action and lovely location bro nice enjoyed!
get some of those weedless frog lures, they skim right through (and over) the paddies without getting caught and they are soft plastic so when the fish crushes it the hooks are exposed. Get a few because the fish will destroy them. First thing in morning and late afternoon. Count to two, then set hook. Takes time to not instinctively yank when they explode on it. Sometimes fish hit and try to stun the bait, then come back to eat. Just go slack, then start again in a few seconds
Favorite video from you in a while! More barramundi fishing please!!
Yeah mate, always good to try mix up the content whenever possible, yew!
In the US I fish topwater weedless frogs often. If I'm missing strikes I will smear scent on the frog and hook more fish. Also if I hesitate just a heartbeat I hook more fish.
Love your videos I must get up to the top end
Two things to contribute
1/ FG works fine as long as the diameters are different so if you’ve only got 20 pounds then the braid wants to be a bit thinner
I probably wouldn’t tie FG if I was using a 20 pound lead unless I could maybe go for a 15 pound super thin braid probably premium braid
2/
When line diameters are very similar, please try the carrot knot I use that for tying 4 lb. Braid onto a 4 pound lead.
Yeah Cavy that was Amazing content ! Variety is the spice of life indeed ! that Sooty Grunter didnt look very big until you got him out , Holly molly he was big . I notice you finally got a Barra on a small lure ? Your fishing Brain is A1 and i pretty much prefer watching listening to your stuff over all the others . Yew !
Thanks
Thanks for the tip mate, much appreciated! Hope your enjoying the videos 🫶🏾
Ledge Master! Thanks for the sick video man!
Thanks bro! Happy you enjoy it
Might be late to the party, but if you are still struggling with hook sets, try switching to single hooks instead of trebles. awesome video and i love your energy and excitement!
48:57 definitely a Bull Shark; and it’s not even fully grown yet; it got in there because of floods
Man! Use a casting rod reel for top water lures like the first you were fishing with,combinig with compassed pulls you'll get a zig zag topwater swimming that drive them crazy! And double up you're line power and upgrad to a heavy action rod to pull them out of those covers! if you did this all those firs "baramandi??" would never get away ;)
Awesome mate! thanks for the tips! Will for sure give it another go! Yew
looks like you found a bull shark nursery, yes, Bull Sharks can survive in Fresh/Brackish waters, they leave for the ocean when they are bigger.
Cav this is the best video we need to see more of this definitely I live in the UK and we have nothing like this
epic video mate, really like the chill vibes in this one, definatelly want to see more of these. By th way you should get a nice baticasting setup to be more comfortable with this type of fishing. Cheers mate
Hey bro, funny that! I just got a Daiwa Tatula SV SW 70, looking forward to giving it a crack! Yew
ive never seen you done it but if you get stuck and pull hard and then release the line fast it can get unstuck. it will launch it backwards and release. I do it all the time.
New sub here , FUN FACT ... When top fishing for Barra , which is just an Asian sea bass , you need patience. The first hit it is just stunning it's prey , don't be tempted to strike, wait for the second hit and you will hook many , many more.
Thanks for the tips mate!
@@CavyFishing You are welcome .
Set the hook !! Lol killing me Cavy. Those top water strikes were awesome.