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One of the world's leading fisheries in the way of

One of the world's leading fisheries in the way of sustainability- the Queensland reef line fishery 💪
Thanks to @goodfishproject and @alannasapwell for this one🙏🙏
#knowyourproducer #sustainablefishing
#aboveandbeyond

Meet Lyle. At just 15yrs young, Lyle started worki

Meet Lyle. At just 15yrs young, Lyle started working with me a few months ago. When he first contacted me, he told me all he's ever wanted to be was a fisherman.
"I don't care what anyone says, I'm going to be a fisherman and I want to go a long way with it. I want to do it properly, just like you do. I know it won't be easy but I'll do it if you give me a chance".
The first pic was his first trip to the #greatbarrierreef and the first ever #coraltrout he'd caught.
The next pics, just a few months later, some of what hes producing. #respect 👌
He also picks up every piece of plastic he sees floating around the ocean (unfortunately there is a lot 😢) and is very mindful of the environment we rely on.
Lyle started with me as a boy. He's become a man, and still has a lot to learn but well on his way to becoming a bloody good fisherman. The type of fisherman we all want to see 🙌
#responsiblefishing
#respectyourcatch #sustainablefishing #respecttheenvironment #reefguardianfisher #bestofthebest #thefutureisinourhands

A waterspout that formed this morning 🌀 A #wate

A waterspout that formed this morning 🌀
A #waterspout is a spinning column of air that sucks up water.
Amazing to watch the ocean being sucked up into the clouds 😲

There's no better place than the #greatbarrierreef

There's no better place than the #greatbarrierreef 😍
#reefguardianfisher
#lovethereef #lovemyjob

The little boats used to catch your fish 👌 Nev

The little boats used to catch your fish 👌
Never do we use traditional anchors and chain, which damage coral.
Electric anchors are used on all 4 boats. For those unfamiliar with this technology, electric anchors are basically an electric outboard, guided by GPS, which holds the boat in exactly the right position.
I was inspected at sea not so long back by @fisheriesqld patrol officers, and the first thing they said to me was "wow, we board commercial vessels up and down the entire #greatbarrierreef but we've never seen anything like this 😲"
It's not only about respecting the catch, it's about respecting the environment.
If you don't know the story behind your food, you don't know what you are supporting......
#knowyourproducer #respect #reefguardianfisher

Lucky last for this week 👉@lizardisland #coral

Lucky last for this week 👉@lizardisland
#coraltrout #linecaught #ikejime

Red mouth rock cod. This one is a little treat on

Red mouth rock cod.
This one is a little treat on its way to @lennoxhastie @firedoor_surryhills along with some #coraltrout 👌
#linecaught #ikejime

Morning coffee. A yarn about the day ahead- the ti

Morning coffee. A yarn about the day ahead- the tides, the weather, the fish........We're in for a good one today 😃👌

Was a pleasure talking with @fisheads 🙏 If you

Was a pleasure talking with @fisheads 🙏
If you listen to podcasts, jump over to @fishtalesseafoodpodcast and click on the link. Its a fairly in depth look at how i started and where i want to go 🤞
John has many podcasts well worth listening to. 👌
I've just finished a few very tough and testing days on the water myself.
Sound on for the video will give you an idea of some of tougher days we encounter. Whistling winds, torrential rain, and just plain ugly 😬 Yes, even the Great Barrier Reef can look ugly at times.....

The 2nd pic is part of the catch that i just finished packing. I'm tired and sore all over, but as I said to John during the podcast, knowing how much this fish is appreciated makes me put the extra effort in every single day 🙏

@deepintheweedspodcast
@orpheusisland
@lizardisland
@1889enoteca
@thefishfactorybrisbane
@poulos_bros_seafoods
@firedoor_surryhills
@thebluedoorsurryhills
@loucasseafood
@restaurantbotanic_adl
@a_touch_of_salt
@saintpeterpaddo

It's been a very busy few months so I haven't had

It's been a very busy few months so I haven't had time to post much on social media.
We bought the new boat with the intention of supplying more of the same, premium quality fish right around 🇦🇺.
Unfortunately that's proving difficult. Difficult mostly because of staff issues.
When I had the Evie-K, I could work the boat myself. I could operate the boat, catch, and supply premium quality, all by myself. And I could do it almost blindfolded.
I'd never really thought much about the effort I was putting in. Or how long it had taken me to perfect it. I was just doing what I loved. It didn't really seem to be a huge effort.
Now, a much bigger operation.
Bigger operation means more staff. 7 to be exact. 7 staff that need to be trained. 7 staff that need to be dedicated, committed, passionate.
Finding the right staff is difficult. Training them to a high standard- a mammoth task. It's made me realise just how much I've learnt over the years.
Getting things where I want them to be is going to be a slow process but it will happen.
It means that for now, supply will be low. First thing is first, and thats quality, not quantity. (Unpredictable weather at this time of year also makes constant supply difficult).
You probably won't see a lot from me on social media, and I'll most likely be difficult to contact. I have a huge amount on my plate right now.
Kim has taken over most of the ordering and logistics. She has access to my social media accounts and emails, which I'm sure a lot of you know by now. Messages or emails won't go unseen or unanswered, and we'll try our best to keep up to demand.
On that note, because of limited supply, we'll always supply those that have been loyal to us before we supply new customers.
And we have many loyal wholesalers, restaurants, resorts and chefs right around 🇦🇺, which we are very grateful for 🙏
Even though you won't see a lot from me on social media for a while, I can assure you, I'll be out there doing my best every day.
Thanks for the continued support and understanding 🍻
#familyowned #familyoperated

Where the #rainforest really does meet the #reef 💯👌
I've been visiting these islands for near on 40yrs and never have I seen them look so healthy!
What a place to live 🙏
#lovethereef

Harlequin tuskfish 😍 The colours on these fish

Harlequin tuskfish 😍
The colours on these fish are just something else!!
The few that we do catch are always released.
#coloursofthereef #linefishing

Blue maori cod for
@thebluedoorsurryhills
🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

The rewards of being so particular! Our new crew

The rewards of being so particular!
Our new crew haven't gotten to see this part of the process yet- one step at a time.
At midnight last night as Kim and I were packing these fish I stopped and thought about the whole process, from #baittoplate and just how much is really involved in maintaining the standard, and how I would go about training crew through the whole process 🤔
It was far too much to even think about.
A marathon task in front of us that's for sure.
All #coraltrout here.
First pic- passionfruit or square tail
2nd- bar cheek
3rd- 'common' coral trout
All to be on menus as soon as tonight right around 🇦🇺💪👌

The crew 💪 When we were in the planning stages

The crew 💪
When we were in the planning stages of a new, bigger boat, we decided that rather than employ experienced fishermen, we'd employ keen young crew that are genuinely committed to a career in the fishing industry.
I knew it would mean low productivity for a period of time. It would be a test of my patience and commitment, and also a test of theirs. It would be a challenge for all.
I'm VERY particular on how my boat and crew operates, so its been a fairly steep learning curve for these lads but they're stepping up to the challenge 🙏
#linecaught #reefguardianfisher
#fishingforthefuture

👊 #knowyourproducer 🙏

👊 #knowyourproducer 🙏

It's been a long process, and a slow start, but fi

It's been a long process, and a slow start, but finally we're fishing with the FV 'SHOKUNIN' ✊
"The Japanese word shokunin is defined by both Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries as ‘craftsman’ or ‘artisan,’ but such a literal description does not fully express the deeper meaning. Shokunin means not only having technical skills, but also implies an attitude and social consciousness … The shokunin has a social obligation to work his/her best for the general welfare of the people. This obligation is both spiritual and material, in that no matter what it is, the shokunin’s responsibility is to fulfill the requirement.”
🙏🙏🙏
#linecaught #onebyone #ikejime #reefguardianfisher #knowyourproducer #respect #familyowned #familyoperated

Bigger, better, stronger, faster ✊ The latest ad

Bigger, better, stronger, faster ✊
The latest addition. One of the projects we've been putting a lot of time into recently.
We haven't put a fish onto this boat yet, but we're counting down the days. Stay tuned..... 👌🎣
#linecaught #reefguardianfisher #premiumseafood #buyaustralian
#sustainablefishing
#cumminsmarine

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