Fighting boats for a spot!! East coast Lobster fishing. vlog 1

WATCH this VLOG series as we head on out to the southern ocean to fish for Southern Rock Lobster here in Tasmania. (crayfish) Onboard the commercial fishing vessel Chieftain a 17.5m/57ft steel Tasmanian built vessel now 25 years old run by a Cummins NT855. Thank you everyone for liking and subscribing. We are getting use to this world of Youtube, as the camera gear gets better I hope the editing does also. Apologies for Audio quality the wind is relentless at sea. NOTE; Here is a current scenario:  If I want to leave the wharf, with current prices   Quota is $39-$45 per kg I need 1500kg at minimum that's $65,000 out of pocket already. i now need Fuel which is $2.02 per liter i need 1500L = $3000 i am at $68,000 still haven't left  i best get some Bait for the pots $3 per kg i need 1500kg= $4500 food for crew, $800 -$1200 for up to 2 weeks  now i can leave the wharf, I'm only $73,000 out of pocket. without leaving the wharf. CRAYFISH PRICE on return of 2 weeks at sea $85 PER KG $85x1500kg = $127,500 now, take out my expenses before i left the wharf, I've got $54,500 left Lets not forget I haven't paid crew wages -$25,000 to $35,000 with supper. then lets pay insurance, maintenance of vessel, repairs, lost or broken fishing gear, Bank repayments and superannuation let alone a lot of other expenses. WELCOME TO TASMANIA AND WELCOME TO AUSSIE LOBSTER HUNTERS TSHIRTS/HOODIES/JUMPERS- MERCH BELOW https://aussielobsterhunters.squaresp... Follow us on Facebook and Tik-Tok ‪@Aussielobsterhunters‬ https://www.epidemicsound.com for sounds/music LIGHTING https://ultra-vision.com.au/shop/ WET GEAR https://xtremeproducts.com.au/ SUN GLASSES TONIC EYE WEAR jock the fisher on Tik-Tok and Youtube    / @ofthefish