We Found The Red Emperor Honey Hole Fishing the Great Barrier Reef (Catch & Release)

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Highlights fishing a three quarter day on the Great Barrier Reef, fishing & spearing with my good mates Chad & Jocko. The fishing was red hot and my best session chasing red emperor. We found some new ground which produced the goods.
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  • @lifeofryley312
    @lifeofryley3128 ай бұрын

    Unreal video, people only dream of experiencing one of those fish in their lifetime! You manage to hold a handful in the one day!!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Ryley! Truely blessed brother and very greatful 😀

  • @jacobfell1
    @jacobfell18 ай бұрын

    Cracking video bro. Red heaven!! Well done on an epic session and catching all the action. Some laser sharp shooting with the spear!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks a bunch Jake! Missed having you around legend. Our Hamo trip is coming up

  • @bathymapsaustralia
    @bathymapsaustralia8 ай бұрын

    Yewwwww. The Red Emperor King at it again!!! 😍😝

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha you guys are too kind!!! 😀

  • @terrychow1763
    @terrychow17638 ай бұрын

    Another awesome video John! The morning sunrise was so beautiful. Love to watch so many reds and the spear fishing was great too. Well done ❤

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Dad! Was an amazing trip! 😀

  • @robertkennedy8764
    @robertkennedy87648 ай бұрын

    Loved the latest Johnny instalment! Awesome releases of some incredible fish there mate, really well done. Glad it's not only me that gets a bit tangled up! 😜 Great bit of filming of the catch and release of the female cray too! Fun to watch. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Robbie! Was very cool to release the big gray and big reds! Need you and Stewie to come visit 😎

  • @robertkennedy8764

    @robertkennedy8764

    8 ай бұрын

    We're working on it mate! I'll have to work a little less hard I think! It's definitely my fault and definitely on the "gotta fix list!" 😊

  • @Coyote-fe2hj
    @Coyote-fe2hj8 ай бұрын

    Wow. u make catching reds look so easy mate.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh cheers buddy! You are too kind! Still learning something every trip 😀

  • @Billybob-vp7ze
    @Billybob-vp7ze8 ай бұрын

    Red emperor GOD!! love your skills mate

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate you are too kind. Certainly not a Red God haha. Still learning more about these beautiful fish each trip 😀

  • @ChangingTide
    @ChangingTide8 ай бұрын

    Absolute cracking adventure mate, still can't get over how easily you can find crays! And being an absolute gentleman leaving some Reds for the rest of us! #KingoftheREDS Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Been getting lucky finding some crays each dive! Still learning every trip on the reds bud! Look forward to you slaying some good reds off your new playground 😀

  • @ChangingTide

    @ChangingTide

    8 ай бұрын

    @johnnychowjc all skill if you ask me!! And me too mate, looking forward to sending you the pics in celebration!

  • @chrischow3489
    @chrischow34898 ай бұрын

    Awesome video John 👍!

  • @willzahn5262
    @willzahn52628 ай бұрын

    Absolutely one too remember mate, great video!!!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers legend! Was definitely top 3 red sessions I have ever had! 😀

  • @matthewgrech5545
    @matthewgrech55458 ай бұрын

    Awesome fishing Johnny, So many Stonkers !! Perfect conditions I’m jealous but thanks for sharing Legend.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Grechy!! Rest assured it doesn’t happen all the time!! 😀

  • @matthewgrech5545

    @matthewgrech5545

    8 ай бұрын

    @@johnnychowjc I love a good feed of fresh fish but it’s also good seeing some big models swimming away, love your work champ. Hopefully next year I will be up your way again.

  • @chrisdoran7596
    @chrisdoran75968 ай бұрын

    Congrats 4000 subs. Love your work.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris, stoked to reach the small milestone. Long way to go 😀 appreciate the support mate

  • @annabeljessop4210
    @annabeljessop42108 ай бұрын

    Nice catch can’t wait for the next one!!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks a bunch 😀

  • @JockFenton
    @JockFenton8 ай бұрын

    That’s another rippa video mate well done! So good seeing the big reds swim away off to make more for next time! Can’t wait! Thanks again!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers for the good company brother! Was a special trip and may never be repeated haha 😛

  • @dsd-logodesignspecialistsi4827
    @dsd-logodesignspecialistsi48278 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful place1

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dan! Truely one of the special wonders of the world 🌎

  • @tobylomas4967
    @tobylomas49678 ай бұрын

    Great watch, love the videos 🤙🏾

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers for supporting the channel Toby! 😀

  • @robtaylorshotwater
    @robtaylorshotwater8 ай бұрын

    Kudos letting the big red go Johnny. Great vid again

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rob! Was cool to see the big ones swim back down!!

  • @Locky1205
    @Locky12058 ай бұрын

    Great vid man! Just subscribed, keep it up🤙🏼

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Locky! Thanks a bunch mate, appreciate it

  • @neilmellon2441
    @neilmellon24418 ай бұрын

    Another good video mate. I think I saw you getting fuel Saturday morning, beautiful boat.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Neil! Where did you spot me? I’m on a road trip south at the moment. 😀

  • @neilmellon2441

    @neilmellon2441

    8 ай бұрын

    @johnnychowjc ahh I thought it was your boat at the Prossy servo around 5am Saturday mate. I was heading up to Bowen to pick a few mangoes

  • @lindsayfraser4791
    @lindsayfraser47918 ай бұрын

    Have you ever thought of doing a live Q&A show?? I know many would really appreciate it.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Great idea mate. Might have to try it sometime. Not sure how many would attend though. I’m no expert 😀

  • @Voltys_fishing

    @Voltys_fishing

    8 ай бұрын

    Maaaate Just back from holidays Playing catch up with your videos You need a Gold Medal For releasing 3 Trophy Reds like that Hopefully lots more learn from this Photos last for ever Memories too Epic session Dreams are made of this mate Thank you Volty

  • @MrAdamy30
    @MrAdamy308 ай бұрын

    Quality Vid Johnny - kudos on the conservation of the mumma crays and the XL Reds - no problem with taking a feed either🙌

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate! Sustainable fishing is the way forward 😀

  • @user-rg3se5oh5w
    @user-rg3se5oh5w8 ай бұрын

    Very good!!

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers was a special session

  • @lindsayfraser4791
    @lindsayfraser47918 ай бұрын

    I love your work. It is so amazing. Well done.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support Lindsay!

  • @svenngunnarrustgard1228
    @svenngunnarrustgard12288 ай бұрын

    I'll give you a sub, quality fishing and sensible fishing only taking what you need for a dinner 🤙

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support legend! 😀

  • @netanelzoukaron1883
    @netanelzoukaron18838 ай бұрын

    Kool video Beside the fact of shooting that trout and hearting the 🪸 those things brows for thousand out years

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Was unintentional mate. I’m all for looking after the reef 🪸 😀

  • @user-rg3se5oh5w
    @user-rg3se5oh5w8 ай бұрын

    I'm enjoying the video~~^^

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video 😀

  • @brisbanefisho9105
    @brisbanefisho91058 ай бұрын

    Rippa session mate. Those Reds look like they pull hard as. Awesome work again. Shame about the broken rod though 🤙🏻

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Yeah they pull some string and release well unlike some other species. Was spewing for jocko with the snapper rod!

  • @kellykemp5246
    @kellykemp52468 ай бұрын

    Another great vid mate. How did the rest of your trip south go ?? Went smoothly hopefully. Was nice to meet you.

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate, was nice to meet you! I had a few more dramas but made it down in one piece thankfully.

  • @kellykemp5246

    @kellykemp5246

    8 ай бұрын

    Crap. Would have been a long trip. Kind of takes the joy out of it. Glad you made it safely tho

  • @chrischow3489
    @chrischow34897 ай бұрын

    ⭐️👍👏

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks mum! 😀

  • @brett1682
    @brett16828 ай бұрын

    Hey mate, great video, what rod and reel combo were you boys using ??

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey champ I was using a shimano terez 7”2 in length and a shimano Stella 14k. I run 100lb braid and 100lb leader. 😀

  • @petermcgiffin6271
    @petermcgiffin62718 ай бұрын

    Another great video Johnny. What model and length of rod are you using? Cheers

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Pete! I was using the Shimano Terez 7”2 in length, 40-80lb line class. It’s super sensitive at the tip and strong at the lower end for pulling up those bigger fish. 😀

  • @petermcgiffin6271

    @petermcgiffin6271

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Johnny. Appreciate your reply and exceptional quality content. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

  • @user-rt5br1zi3u
    @user-rt5br1zi3u8 ай бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @user-rt5br1zi3u

    @user-rt5br1zi3u

    8 ай бұрын

    @@johnnychowjc please i have question Regarding 1770 is it inside great barrier ???

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    @@user-rt5br1zi3u1770 is the name of the town and the reef 🪸 from there is called the Bunker Group. It’s part of the southern Great Barrier Reef. 😊

  • @user-rt5br1zi3u

    @user-rt5br1zi3u

    8 ай бұрын

    @@johnnychowjc ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanx alot mate im from kuwait and i made contact with charter in Australia to coordinate fishing trip in great barrier i will try to be there next May 😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @zappedzapanz9399
    @zappedzapanz93998 ай бұрын

    How long it takes to Great barrier reef

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    It takes between 1-3hrs usually to get to the reef depending on which reefs we want to fish 😀

  • @user-nt1tg5xi3v
    @user-nt1tg5xi3v8 ай бұрын

    Hey mate I’m trying to put marks from bathy maps into my Garmin an numbers are too long on bathy maps an the Garmin won’t accept them, is there a way to change the lat/long to make them compatible?

  • @johnnychowjc

    @johnnychowjc

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey mate there are 3 sets of latitude and longitude coordinates that Bathy provide. I normally use the second ones in the middle when transferring marks across to my Simrad. Cheers

  • @user-nt1tg5xi3v

    @user-nt1tg5xi3v

    8 ай бұрын

    Where would I find the 3 options. It only gives me one