My first trip since my Back injury… didn’t go to plan…

Matty, Bree and Sassy head north to Gladstone, linking up with Lofty and the crew for a proper reef mission. Early launches, long runs offshore, and straight into it — chasing fish, cruising islands, and snorkelling some of the most unreal reef systems on the coast. But this trip hits different. It’s Matty’s first time back on the water since his back injury — and there’s no easing into it. Long days, rough runs, and a Spanish mackerel bite that turns chaotic fast. One wrong move out here and things can go sideways quick. From glassed-out mornings to full chaos on the deck, this is what a proper reef mission looks like. What’s really waiting out there? 🚨 WIN THE BLACKOUT BUNDLE 🚨 We’re giving away a 2025 Harley Breakout + Ford F150 Wildtrak Edition 🔥 👉 Every item you grab from: https://theexplorelife.com.au = an entry OR 👉 Enter directly here: https://theexploredream.com.au/collections/giveaways?ref=YouTube (Already a member? You’re automatically entered.) Someone’s about to take home the ultimate blackout setup… why not you 👀 FOLLOW OUR DAY TO DAY ADVENTURES! https://www.instagram.com/theexplorelife/ https://www.instagram.com/matts_explorelife/ THE GEAR WE USE: EC Offroad: https://www.ecvisionsound.com Outback Kitters: https://outbackkitters.com.au/ ATA: https://www.americantrucksaustralia.com.au/ Bush Wrapz: https://bushwrapz.com.au The Bush Company: https://www.thebushcompany.com.au Brown Davis: https://www.browndavis.com.au Lightforce: https://www.lightforce.com Redarc Electronics: https://www.redarc.com.au BF Goodrich: https://www.bfgoodrich.com.au ROH Wheels: https://roh.com.au Maxtrax: https://www.maxtrax.com.au Razorback: 4x4: https://razorback4x4.com.au/ Travla: https://travla.com.au/ Our Editor: https://www.youtube.com/@UCHz1obKGCgHflaNdh5pS6iA #theexplorelife #explorebuilt