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25.01.2022 Keep the mind occupied while at home, so much to learn without leaving the loungeroom.
25.01.2022 Latest Barra Blog
23.01.2022 How good is this one?
23.01.2022 Thanks to Stephen Perry from Pro Lates Fishing for filling a huge hole in the barra world with the creation of big, strong jig hooks. Using 300-500mm soft plastic lures has always been challenging given the lack of suitable hooks on the market. These hooks are going to be well sourced by barra anglers on their A game.... Stephen traveled to Qld from the NT a few years ago to complete my Masterclass seminar and has been belting barra in the Territory ever since. His time on the water identified gaps and missing links in the rigging game and now has a range of large paddletails, vibes and big hooks suitable for the angler hunting bigger fish. Check them out at https://www.prolatesfishing.com/ Cheers brother, there's so many happy barra anglers right now.
19.01.2022 The latest web blog on impoundment barramundi and the importance of casting accuracy and efficiency.
19.01.2022 Latest barra blog, it's ok to ask more from self.
18.01.2022 Way back in the day. A couple of decades ago we put out a shark line with a few hooks attached to considerably large baits. Next day when checking, the main line had been bitten off near the anchor leaving the line submerged, fortunately still connected to a second anchor somewhere down in the depths. The only sign from above was an oily slick and an eerie feeling. Dragging a reef pick was hopeless, so raced home, grabbed scuba gear and in I went. 20 mins poking about on t...he bottom in murky water still didn't find the line, chain or anchor but I could constantly hear the chain knocking over the rubble rock bottom. There was movement down here, somewhere. Eventually into view came a large hook (connected to the line) straightened open in an L-shape. The head fuzzed a bit thinking of the power needed to do such a thing. Meanwhile the chain still rumbled across the bottom getting louder and the mind raced knowing a wild party was about to come into view. Next, a head appeared, and that was all..........the head of a 12 foot tiger left connected to a second hook, the rest eaten by hungry sharks, most likely other large tigers. By this stage the heart was fuing pounding so I tied a rope to the rig just metres from another large tiger being consumed by bigger tigers........and rapidly headed for the surface and calling for the boat. It wasn't comfortable down there at all. F that! Some things we do are crazy exciting and the way the wild works is pretty eye opening. Attitudes and rules change over the years, but stories never fade. Some of my most memorable latter experiences are swimming with live tigers, interacting, watching their large eyes and now respecting such an incredible species. Wild times, changed perspectives! #wildways
17.01.2022 Managed nine critters last night, cooler conditions yet encouraged them to eat. Mostly metre-plus. There's a fella called Mike Gillette and one of his resonating quotes is "DO THE WORK!" It gets you moving and drives momentum.
17.01.2022 Keeping it simple, quality time outdoors and basic food. A hill climb, rocks under foot and some hours to keep the connection with earth strong. We were born naked.....just not born true wild. There's some deeply entrenched wild habits that pull at us daily. Doing basic earthy stuff keeps many Aussie blokes feeling alive........it feeds the brain via the key senses and puts a natural smile on many. Never underestimate the power of doing simple connective activities. Slow d...own and be present in the moment. #wildways See more
16.01.2022 Things to consider when staying home to help mental and physical wellbeing.... (a life topic)
13.01.2022 Round two is open, tickets now on sale for Friday, 25th September. 'Reading Water' Seminar. A great learning programme to better understand what's happening to the water and the first step in avoiding doughnuts.... Last Friday's group of anglers came from across Qld and entered the room on different levels of the learning ladder. Beginners, seasoned, tournamnent- all levels. E-mail feedback has been great. Thank you to all who signed up last week, an email is heading your way today to discuss personal progression and needs. Johnny Mitchell
12.01.2022 Wild stories continue... around 1999. A gusty Southeast wind was pushing air up the dam wall and into the nose of my only hunting dog, Drapess. We'd walked about 10km to get here and sat patiently side by side as a wild pack of two. He had dog skills. I had bloke skills. Mixed together we thought we were pretty cool treking hours through the dead of night catching large pigs....Continue reading
12.01.2022 We had a chat with Blake Fennell about his journey to nail a 1200mm wild barra.
12.01.2022 This seminar covers powerful fundamentals for serious impoundment barramundi fishing- learning how to read water. Water is like a cricket pitch, under constant change and needing close inspection daily. Stocked barra are forced to live in lakes, understanding their watery home is critical if wanting success every trip. ... Learning this stuff will put you closer to hungry barra than any sonar. https://www.wildadventuresjm.com.au//reading-barra-impoun/
11.01.2022 Bare hands, no hair and mangroves. About 20 years ago .....cruising down a mangrove creek in a tinny. On a sand point stood a pig about 75 kg. Boar, sow, it didn't really matter at the time. Seeing one was cool enough. Anyway, we realised this pig had one escape route and that was back along the point through the dunes, then via a thick mangrove forrest to the mainland. Being young and hungry Terrin and I fanged it out the creek around the point about half a mile along the be...ach to cut the pig off. We flew up into the dunes to see this 'sow' heading our way only to realise it had tusks, grew bigger and turned straight for us. We both snuck behind a bush as it blew past blowing air and anger heading for the mangroves. Not happy with just watching I gave chase, because that's just what ya do....apparently. The soft sand made hard work for the boar and surprisingly a bit easier for me to catch up, but catching up did only one thing..it pissed this boar off lol. Anytime I closed the gap he'd turn, charge and chomp his tusks, or bluff, then eventually vanished into the mangroves along a well worn pig pad. He was in control! This is kinda where it all started, after another hundred metres or so the boar was tiring as he was old, losing condition, yet tusky and cranky. As he trotted through the roots I'd accelerate to get near and he'd fly around, swing his head and try tear me a new arse hole. By now we'd moved about 500m together and I reckon the advantage was on my side. The roots were tangly for both of us and the dark low cut world seemed like another planet but who was gunna let go of a chance and walk away? Not fuing me. Anyway the moment came as he slowed to navigate a sticky corner and I reached for him, which was the equivalent of stirring up a street fighter. The sound was scary enough as he spun around and sent a tusk toward my face. That kind of sh!t is unforgettable, the speed, the sound, the whoosh, and the rush of adrenalin. As he turned to move away I grabbed a leg through the roots and hung on. He was done. A wild boar captured in the middle of remote country, in the middle of the mangroves. I yelled out to Terrin who followed up, and held the boar while I ran back and grabbed a knife from the boat to finish the mad hunt. Hunting instinct is deep, something inside us is triggered to pursue, because sometimes animals make mistakes under pressure and we can pull off a cool ending. Other times we make the mistake or look like a fool, but nothing is gained if never started. 20 years older, but I'd try this again any day of the week. More stories to come...
10.01.2022 Not a barramundi or rod in sight, yet the most influential chapters affecting fishing results come from earth knowledge, learnt via all kinds of non-fishingness. There's a new word right there. Don't miss the last of these seminars for early 2020, seats are disappearing. Gladstone 18/19 Jan Hervey Bay 15/16 Feb... Cairns 29 Feb/1 March Weipa 14/15 March https://www.wildadventuresjm.com.au//saltwater-barramundi/
08.01.2022 No sleep for the fish with this going on.....
07.01.2022 Red Mangrove- a common species in Australia. Excess salt is stored in the leaves and shed when they die and fall off. THE COOL BIT - it flowers, then a new plant germinates from the fruit while still hanging from the tree, (the long pencil thingy).... When it falls off, it floats and becomes at mercy to wind and currents ........and if lucky gets a mad root into the ground somewhere........ It then gets all kinds of roots, air roots, ground roots, deep roots, shallow roots, meaningful roots....... It's healthy to root like mangrove!
07.01.2022 Monday Madness, four prime wild barra in six casts.
05.01.2022 Wild Ways, the next Barramundi Masterclass. Gladstone, 9th & 10th November https://www.wildadventuresjm.com.au//saltwater-barramundi/
04.01.2022 New dates released for a Gladstone seminar May 9th & 10th, 2020. Hervey Bay, this weekend. Cairns, 29th Feb, 1st March Weipa 14th, 15th March
02.01.2022 https://www.wildadventuresjm.com.au//saltwater-barramundi/
