Watch The Big Fish Travel Channel online: Episode 1 Barramundi Fishing in the Australian Outback

The Kimberley region is the essence of the Australian outback. Base camp is El Questro, one of the world’s largest cattle stations. Larger than many European countries! El Questro is a million acre Wilderness Park that is open to tourists and fishermen who chase Australia’s premier sports fish, the Barramundi. Before arriving at El Questro host Marc Vincent learns how to fish for Barramundi with Greg “The Hairy Dog” Harman. He is one of the most unforgettable characters you would ever meet and a true outback legend! “Hairy Dog” operates fishing tours on the Ord River, an hour from where he picks Marc up at the Kimberley gateway, Kununurra. He works with his aboriginal mate “Black Jack” who claims to have no other name and has forgotten his age! The “Hairy Dog” is a very tough taskmaster but Marc is able to catch a Barramundi and also experience the sublime scenery of the Ord River. A memorable day’s fishing is capped of when a giant Salt Water Crocodile gobbles up what’s left from the days catch. Marc drives on into the heart of the spectacular Kimberley Region and we witness some of outback Australia’s most remarkable landscapes featuring giant Boab trees and glowing red cliffs. Arriving at El Questro he meets his fishing guide, “The Colonel”. After the “Hairy Dog” experience he is wondering how tough “The Colonel” might be. As it turns out “The Colonel’ and his off-sider “Kevro” (please note nicknames are mandatory in the Australian outback) are young suburban guys who have re-invented themselves as outback fishing guides. The pressure is on “The Colonel” to catch Barramundi and things don’t go well at first. Stunning scenery makes up for the lack of fish, but soon an alternate plan is devised. The boys bring in air support and Marc is whisked off Heli-fishing to the remote Durak River. The Heli-fishing is a huge success with everyone landing a good size Barramundi. All that’s left is for the boys to celebrate with a dip in the Zebedee hot springs with a toast to “Kimberley Barramundi”.

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