I'm an American ocean lover ,surfer, who ventured into Mexico since my teens. My Wife of over 33 years now has taught me a lot about patience and control. She came as a package deal as a Wife and 2 boys. What a gift that has been! This Family has truly tested my patients as a man but also provided me with opportunities to prove myself as a Family Member. I've never known what it's like to be part of a true Family. You get what you give. The more you give, the more you realize what Family is all about. It's a beautiful thing! I don't want trouble with anyone but if that happens, I'm certainly NOT alone.
This channel makes me sincerely appreciate Mother Earth. It's literally 30 mins out of my day where i forget about everything else and realize how beautiful our oceans are. Thank you for this small gift of your channel. Be safe please.
Not only is the fishing, cooking, diving, and survival content awesome and extremely-well filmed, but you two seem like absolute legends as human beings as well! A true pleasure to watch every episode! Cheers!
Favorite time of the week ..Seems like y'all have seen quite a few Manta's recently....Most graceful and beautiful creature thanks for highlighting it on the video.
There is such a tranquil feeling with Fran and you working together. Such a beautiful way to let people know that nature is a great place to spend your time in. Really inspirational.
@@selvarajentry9696 hotels are 2 minutes away from Junction and carwash a 10/15 minute walk for them. Nothing compared to thousands they walked to get to france
Your spearfishing technique is excellent...Low silhouette down by the coral and overhangs. Your patience and calmness is so evident. And you truly respect the ecosystem. Keep the adventures coming!
Thanks so much for sharing this adventure with us. Drifting and snorkeling with the current, in warm water over shallow reefs sounds like the best place in the world to be.
At first I was like meh they just going to take a raft out, then I see you guys build your own actual raft... then cook everything primitively and do so much for Mr Coconut Crab. Much respect, my new favourite channel in 2023
Direction Island really is the pick of the island group out there. Perfect for a day trip from the West Island. BBQ, beers, swimming. That channel is a heap of fun with the fast moving current.
Stumbled onto your channel today. Man, the natural beauty you share with people on other ends of the world is amazing! Thank you and I have to say your videos are great quality. Feel almost as if I was there
One of the things I really admire about you Jack..is the way you talk like a real Aussie and use Aussie sayings.you dont hear much of the old Aussie slang and sayings anymore..its refreshing to hear stuff that's not political correct...love your vids.great work and great adventures....thankyou.
Incredible underwater scenes. Amazing how you avoid sharks and croc's. Not the place to make a mistake, those sharks are hungry and gang up quickly. Another FRANtastic adventure. Both making Great Adventures.
Nice!! That morning foraging is much like life here for us. We call the fluffy coconut “coconut grow” here and it’s a favourite for all village kids and whenever we’re out spearing and forget to pack kids snacks… instant treat hey!!!
@@daviddambacher830 Stop GAUKIN! i didn's say one word about checkin out Fran's beautiful figger in her little bikini. I just happen to be a perfect bloke who appreciates the nicer things in life. Who's this Jack bloke your on about David?
Wow, that place is spectacular! Thank you for sharing it. I've been chronically ill for 4 years now and this is the only way for me to enjoy the outdoors, so thanks again.
I have been enjoying your adventures now for several weeks and never grow tired of your laid back style... living and enjoying the bounty found wherever you are at the time. Respect towards your environment and educated naming of species, Fran is always her beautiful, humble, pleasant, able companion with a infectious smile, Strick is just as humble, and lucky to have a girl who can cook too! Love you guys!
The two of you are so awesome together,you bounce off of one another perfectly and the combined "strengths" you share are amazing to watch...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!
I really love the underwater filming, the coral jungles, white sands and sea critters I am so glad I found this channel. Kinda jealous of the meals, that looked really good 👍
Hi from southern United States ❤im addicted to this channel already what amazing content that comes so helpful for anyone in a survival situation and you guys spot on the nature of this
So great!!! Absolutely love your travels and all the amazing wild life you share with us. I have watched many of your episodes and plan to continue watching all of them; that’s how much I love you two! Thanks Fran and Jack. 😘 Blessings, Maureen from Cincinnati Ohio, USA😋
Amazing! You two are running the perfect balance of informative and visually entertaining videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us all
I know I've told you this before, but you two are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! What you find to eat!!! How you make your fires and cook your fish in so many different ways. Love watching you two!
Great video, building the raft, prattling to the shelve drop off, spearing big fish 🐟, cooking 🥘 fish, potato, curry, what a treat. What a beautiful place. Good job Fran on preparing food 🥘. You have taught us that a simple life can be possible and you can sub stain life if your are willing to give up all the non essentials in life. You have found paradise, congratulations.
Fran comes across as someone that's had a pretty "different" upbringing than most of us. You're a legend brother, keep doing what you're doing, inspirational. New sub here.
Fran is Miss Universe of The Sea for All Times...Skilled...Humble...With deep respect for the Ocean life....Courage and Love....Deep respect for her and Her Buddy...Thank you for posting ....Love You All. Guys...Eduard from Belgium.
Not sure what I can say that I haven't said before? Great Episode, killer underwater shots that are again akin to walking through an aquarium!!Excellent shot on the Mu, Jack and Fran another outstanding looking recipe (you'll have to write a lost in the south Pacific cook book). Thanks for allowing us to tag along with you two on these amazing adventures!!
Folks you are very beautiful pair. And your episodes are so interesting! So we are waiting for new series about wild ocean and tropical islands!!! Don't stop!!! Go ahead!!!
You guys are fantastic Fran you make that fish curry dish without curry looks and taste delish - you two are so good together Libra watching your channel hellos from Alice Springs NT
Great guys, such good exposition on the video and cool to watch “Fran No Fear” as gate keeper on those black tipped as you hold the catch up, bloody ripper
I am huge coconut lover! I learned something new on this episode. I sure hope coconut fairy floss comes into my life to try someday. I had a very brief moment of time where I could not eat coconut. In HI bought a fresh coconut to drink from vendor and it was rotten. Went on boat excursion next day and got super sick. Idk why I even decided to attempt going I was so sick. Our bodies/nature is so amazing… for a month I was repulsed by thought of coconut, but thankfully that passed.
I'm from Brazil, I watch your videos every day, I'm impressed by the beauty of the places they go, they are paradisiacal places, I thank God every day for the life they lead, it's wonderful.
How blessed I am on Father’s Day to watch this episode amongst the first. Your episodes are amazingly educational particularly given your knowledge. Over the years of watching I’ve learnt a lot about you Strick. Your life is magnificent and I have added things to my must do list as a result. Your connection to the earth and sea is Back 2 Basics!!
Enjoy every moment, my friend. You're living the dream... Living with a beautiful woman on a deserted tropical island, living off the land and sea. That manta was just amazing! I've only ever seen them once, down in the Sea of Cortez off Baja. Oh, and hammerheads. LOTS of hammerheads.
Greetings from the USA! Thanks for another wonderful episode. I have grown to love your channel. It really makes my day when you guys post a video. There is some incredible underwater footage.
Hi Strict and Fran! Really love watching your episodes. Could you please do a challenge series where you don't use any equipment at all. A typical ship wreck situation where you start from scratch with no boat, knife, mask, snorkels, spear guns, fishing line, lighter etc. Just use what you find to survive for a week. You can pick an island with lots of coconut trees and oysters...lol. Best regards.
You blokes have got it made you know!! Definitely back to basics . But wow what a way to go. Hard to imagine that there are wars , crime, violence and Pandemics going on behind that scene of paradise tranquility and peace. Well done!!!
I've just launched a new Survival Challenge Series re-visiting some epic stories, hope you enjoy! th-cam.com/video/HAnX2XLI8g4/w-d-xo.html
I'm an American ocean lover ,surfer, who ventured into Mexico since my teens. My Wife of over 33 years now has taught me a lot about patience and control. She came as a package deal as a Wife and 2 boys. What a gift that has been! This Family has truly tested my patients as a man but also provided me with opportunities to prove myself as a Family Member. I've never known what it's like to be part of a true Family. You get what you give. The more you give, the more you realize what Family is all about. It's a beautiful thing! I don't want trouble with anyone but if that happens, I'm certainly NOT alone.
This channel makes me sincerely appreciate Mother Earth. It's literally 30 mins out of my day where i forget about everything else and realize how beautiful our oceans are. Thank you for this small gift of your channel. Be safe please.
I feel the same ❤
Not only is the fishing, cooking, diving, and survival content awesome and extremely-well filmed, but you two seem like absolute legends as human beings as well! A true pleasure to watch every episode! Cheers!
So true
Favorite time of the week ..Seems like y'all have seen quite a few Manta's recently....Most graceful and beautiful creature thanks for highlighting it on the video.
There is such a tranquil feeling with Fran and you working together. Such a beautiful way to let people know that nature is a great place to spend your time in. Really inspirational.
Its not tranquility ....its spoiled .😒
Great shows! Great couple! Lucky guy, that FRANS a keeper. Stay safe!
I disagree.
It's mindless vandalism and murder for clicks.
Crnt see any extra efforts into conservation.
I hope I'm wrong
Which place this
@@selvarajentry9696 hotels are 2 minutes away from Junction and carwash a 10/15 minute walk for them.
Nothing compared to thousands they walked to get to france
Your spearfishing technique is excellent...Low silhouette down by the coral and overhangs. Your patience and calmness is so evident. And you truly respect the ecosystem. Keep the adventures coming!
Thanks so much for sharing this adventure with us. Drifting and snorkeling with the current, in warm water over shallow reefs sounds like the best place in the world to be.
At first I was like meh they just going to take a raft out, then I see you guys build your own actual raft... then cook everything primitively and do so much for Mr Coconut Crab. Much respect, my new favourite channel in 2023
Direction Island really is the pick of the island group out there. Perfect for a day trip from the West Island. BBQ, beers, swimming. That channel is a heap of fun with the fast moving current.
This video is as good as it gets. Whoever is doing the editing is fabulous. Thanks for including so much of Fran's infectiously beautiful smile.
Stumbled onto your channel today. Man, the natural beauty you share with people on other ends of the world is amazing! Thank you and I have to say your videos are great quality. Feel almost as if I was there
One of the things I really admire about you Jack..is the way you talk like a real Aussie and use Aussie sayings.you dont hear much of the old Aussie slang and sayings anymore..its refreshing to hear stuff that's not political correct...love your vids.great work and great adventures....thankyou.
Incredible underwater scenes. Amazing how you avoid sharks and croc's. Not the place to make a mistake, those sharks are hungry and gang up quickly. Another FRANtastic adventure. Both making Great Adventures.
Those lil reef sharks are no danger to humans, only want to steal your fish
I like the another ‘ Frantastic’ Adventure. Lol
Nice!! That morning foraging is much like life here for us. We call the fluffy coconut “coconut grow” here and it’s a favourite for all village kids and whenever we’re out spearing and forget to pack kids snacks… instant treat hey!!!
Hi Jack & Fran great seeing you both having a tropical picnic on a wonderful paradise beach somewhere in heaven 🏝
They are beautiful underwater shots. You have given me a new appreciation of spearfishing. I could watch Fran all day.
Stop gauking Jack and Fran our obviously Married.
@@daviddambacher830 Stop GAUKIN! i didn's say one word about checkin out Fran's beautiful figger in her little bikini. I just happen to be a perfect bloke who appreciates the nicer things in life. Who's this Jack bloke your on about David?
Of course, we want to see more videos like this one! Keep em coming,,, 👍
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
Wow, that place is spectacular! Thank you for sharing it. I've been chronically ill for 4 years now and this is the only way for me to enjoy the outdoors, so thanks again.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have been enjoying your adventures now for several weeks and never grow tired of your laid back style... living and enjoying the bounty found wherever you are at the time. Respect towards your environment and educated naming of species, Fran is always her beautiful, humble, pleasant, able companion with a infectious smile, Strick is just as humble, and lucky to have a girl who can cook too! Love you guys!
GREAT ending time lapse. more of that pleeeeeease
The two of you are so awesome together,you bounce off of one another perfectly and the combined "strengths" you share are amazing to watch...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!
I really love the underwater filming, the coral jungles, white sands and sea critters I am so glad I found this channel. Kinda jealous of the meals, that looked really good 👍
Hi from southern United States ❤im addicted to this channel already what amazing content that comes so helpful for anyone in a survival situation and you guys spot on the nature of this
Fantastic!…that after dinner segment could of been an entire new video, without narration,…in real time, not time-lapse …it was so beautiful !👍🏻😊
I love you two...
Your relationship is just..
Happy. . truly Happy
Fran is a delight to watch in the water; she glides and moves with the water - so elegant.
You sound creepy 😂
I have learned so much from both of you on fishing, cleaning and cooking off the land/sea. Love it, thank you.
That was one lucky coconut crab stumbling into your camp with all the talk about cooking everything with coconut .
So great!!! Absolutely love your travels and all the amazing wild life you share with us. I have watched many of your episodes and plan to continue watching all of them; that’s how much I love you two! Thanks Fran and Jack. 😘
Blessings,
Maureen from Cincinnati Ohio, USA😋
What a lovely picnic you shared with us, a beautiful place you are in there...thanks again. Love from the UK.
I did some snorkeling in Guam while in the U.S. Navy. Your episodes bring back great memories.
You guys are fantastic. Living a fantasy
Amazing! You two are running the perfect balance of informative and visually entertaining videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us all
Love watching your videos 🌊🧜♀️👑
I know I've told you this before, but you two are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! What you find to eat!!! How you make your fires and cook your fish in so many different ways. Love watching you two!
Great video, building the raft, prattling to the shelve drop off, spearing big fish 🐟, cooking 🥘 fish, potato, curry, what a treat. What a beautiful place. Good job Fran on preparing food 🥘. You have taught us that a simple life can be possible and you can sub stain life if your are willing to give up all the non essentials in life. You have found paradise, congratulations.
Fran comes across as someone that's had a pretty "different" upbringing than most of us. You're a legend brother, keep doing what you're doing, inspirational.
New sub here.
Good size Omilu & Mu Strick & Fran....I just had dinner and now I'm hungry again watching you two dine on ur catch...EPIC POST!
Fantastic video from start to finish. Really cool time lapse at the end. Thank you.
Fran is Miss Universe of The Sea for All Times...Skilled...Humble...With deep respect for the Ocean life....Courage and Love....Deep respect for her and Her Buddy...Thank you for posting ....Love You All. Guys...Eduard from Belgium.
Beautiful couple...thank you again... You two make my day....
I love when you create meals and bring us along for that, as much as when watching you snorkel and spear fish.
I look forward to seeing you guys every week.
You two live such an amazing life/style. Loving it!
I love watching you guys spear fishing and the types of fish you get
Your channel is great at showing the abundance of food out there that you can get.
That finishing meal sure looked delicious. I would love to try such food.
The BEST underwater photography on TY. Your editing skills are superb.
Not sure what I can say that I haven't said before? Great Episode, killer underwater shots that are again akin to walking through an aquarium!!Excellent shot on the Mu, Jack and Fran another outstanding looking recipe (you'll have to write a lost in the south Pacific cook book). Thanks for allowing us to tag along with you two on these amazing adventures!!
Same here. If this isn't the definition of "living the dream", I don't know what is!
Absolutely love these video's...... More More More, Fran needs to write a recipe book. Your meals look delishhhh
Thanks for the amazing wildlife footage...indeed!!!! It's well worth the viewing...
Folks you are very beautiful pair. And your episodes are so interesting! So we are waiting for new series about wild ocean and tropical islands!!! Don't stop!!! Go ahead!!!
That was just simply EPIC !!! Well done to both of you.
Thanks again, someday I wanna travel your path. Please make a map of your journey with some vid links. Love your vids. Please more survival bits!!!
Just outstanding beauty. Thanks for taking the plastic off of that coral…being good humans.
You guys are fantastic Fran you make that fish curry dish without curry looks and taste delish - you two are so good together Libra watching your channel hellos from Alice Springs NT
The more I watch your videos, the more I love them! You are both living the dream. 😌
love this!!!! every episode. please build a robinson crusoe style tree house
Great guys, such good exposition on the video and cool to watch “Fran No Fear” as gate keeper on those black tipped as you hold the catch up, bloody ripper
You guys have the most amazing life. Thanks for sharing.
These videos are what i look forward to on Sunday's! Fish curry with out the curry looks delicious!
I love how clear the water is there … proper niceness
I am huge coconut lover! I learned something new on this episode. I sure hope coconut fairy floss comes into my life to try someday. I had a very brief moment of time where I could not eat coconut. In HI bought a fresh coconut to drink from vendor and it was rotten. Went on boat excursion next day and got super sick. Idk why I even decided to attempt going I was so sick. Our bodies/nature is so amazing… for a month I was repulsed by thought of coconut, but thankfully that passed.
I'm from Brazil, I watch your videos every day, I'm impressed by the beauty of the places they go, they are paradisiacal places, I thank God every day for the life they lead, it's wonderful.
You guys are amazing! Motivational couple for me beyond measures
How blessed I am on Father’s Day to watch this episode amongst the first. Your episodes are amazingly educational particularly given your knowledge. Over the years of watching I’ve learnt a lot about you Strick. Your life is magnificent and I have added things to my must do list as a result. Your connection to the earth and sea is Back 2 Basics!!
Direction island is paradise on earth.
Would love to be there right now.
I get hungry every time I watch an episode...good stuff, keep it coming!
Fabulous job!
Really enjoy the tempo and diversity.
I love these adventures.you and Fran are the best,you both are such a great team.thanks.!!😊☮️
🙈Loved this episode!! And beautifull music with the maiden voyage!!😁😁😁
Enjoy every moment, my friend. You're living the dream...
Living with a beautiful woman on a deserted tropical island, living off the land and sea. That manta was just amazing! I've only ever seen them once, down in the Sea of Cortez off Baja. Oh, and hammerheads. LOTS of hammerheads.
Awesomeness reigns.
Really digging your format.
Love it! The sinking dingo! So maybe we’ll call Fran’s new secret recipe coconut fish and veggies island style 😀
Какие вы молодцы!!!! Это мечта всей жизни попасть на такой остров!!!
Fishing, foraging, fun, and Fran! perfect weekend ;-)
Beautiful Island! Just love you guys always!!! 💞
So much fun current riding over that coral.
I never miss an episode on this channel. Great work Jack and Fran.
Love love love! Thanks for sharing!
The hell of fun to come out with you guys learn some new tricks I've never been outside of Canada but that would definitely be fun to try
Great episode! Beautiful photography!! Love your adventures.
Enjoy your videos awesome way of life thanks for bringing me along
Absolutely brilliant thank you x
Amazing footage showing how beautiful and special this place is ! Thank you
Thanks for sharing this with us!
Can't get enough of those places. You all do great job. The food looks amazing!!
Love your show. Keep the episodes coming. Way to go.
Great show ! Really enjoyed it. Will have to try Frans new receipt.
Good thing you two get along at this point. As fare would have it, most situations being stranded are with someone who one really can't endure.
You two are awesome. You all make it to easy.
Strange how my taste buds and sense of smell are activated when I watch you two cooking and eating!
Greetings from the USA! Thanks for another wonderful episode. I have grown to love your channel. It really makes my day when you guys post a video. There is some incredible underwater footage.
yes i wanna see more thanks strick and fran!!
Hi Strict and Fran!
Really love watching your episodes.
Could you please do a challenge series where you don't use any equipment at all. A typical ship wreck situation where you start from scratch with no boat, knife, mask, snorkels, spear guns, fishing line, lighter etc. Just use what you find to survive for a week. You can pick an island with lots of coconut trees and oysters...lol.
Best regards.
Great idea mate, you might like our other channel @The Castaways
@@BacktoBasics Yep I guess I've seen them all as well. Cheers.
Been there. Direction Island is nice. Extensive WW1 history.
Loved the underwater videography, super cool👌
You blokes have got it made you know!! Definitely back to basics . But wow what a way to go. Hard to imagine that there are wars , crime, violence and Pandemics going on behind that scene of paradise tranquility and peace. Well done!!!