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The BBC didn’t believe Matt Watson. #shorts #fishing #podcast

October 31, 2023 / 01:01

This episode features discussions on underwater filming techniques, DIY camera equipment, and interactions with Mako sharks. The guest shares experiences capturing footage that impressed a BBC producer.

The conversation highlights the use of a Panasonic handicam and a homemade underwater housing made from a drain pipe. The guest explains how they created this setup to film Mako sharks up close.

Additionally, the guest describes their unique method of attracting Mako sharks by using live baits tied to their arms while in the water. This approach allows for intimate encounters with the sharks, showcasing both the thrill and danger involved.

The episode provides insight into the challenges and creativity involved in underwater filming, emphasizing the importance of innovation in capturing wildlife footage.

TLDR

A guest shares DIY underwater filming techniques and shark interaction experiences.

Episode

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one of the the first things we did and and because we had a lot of this really good footage is we put together a DVD
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they went around the world and one of those DVDs got into the hands of a producer at the BBC and he wanted to
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know how we got this incredible M footage he said look if you could please tell me what camera you were using what
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underwater housing what lenses and what propulsion unit you were using to get right up close to these M cuz we're were
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really struggling and I said oh mate camera is a Panasonic handicam I got for a wedding present the housing is a bit
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of drain pipe from under my my house I siliconed a bit of ppix on the front of it I drilled a hole and got an eye
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dropper and made that waterproof so I could hit the on off button I didn't need a propulsion unit to get close to
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the Maron I just make the Maron come close to me and I do that by toing lures behind the boat when they come up I jump
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into the water with live baits tied to my arms and then the M are trying to eat off of my arms and I've just got to hold
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my [ __ ] together enough and not drop my nuts with these M racing around and he
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said mate if you don't want to tell me that's fine

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Episode Highlights

  • DIY Filmmaking Secrets
    An unexpected journey from a wedding gift camera to captivating marine footage.
    “The camera is a Panasonic handicam I got for a wedding present.”
    @ 00m 25s
    October 31, 2023
  • Close Encounters with Maron
    A thrilling method to attract Maron using live bait tied to arms.
    “I jump into the water with live baits tied to my arms.”
    @ 00m 46s
    October 31, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I just make the Maron come close to me.
    The BBC didn’t believe Matt Watson. #shorts #fishing #podcast
  • I've just got to hold my [ __ ] together enough.
    The BBC didn’t believe Matt Watson. #shorts #fishing #podcast

Key Moments

  • DIY Camera Setup00:25
  • Attracting Maron00:46
  • Tense Encounter00:52