A PIRATE PROFILED … ‘WALK THE PLANK’ WITH JOSH YOUNG

Josh Frothin on his First Hapuka

Interview by Nick Clark AKA Captain Feathersword

Josh Young AKA 'Youngy', 'Young-Gun', or 'Captain Frothalot' is one of the original LRPC members. A born and bred Narrabeen Kid - Josh is an all rounder in the ocean...He fishes hard, surfs pretty well, and is one bloke who gets so stoked to be hanging with his mates doing just about anything.

Father & Son with some nice Jews

Josh comes from a solid fishing background too - His father Alan is a gun Long Reef fisho with many years of experience...So, it was only natural that Josh has picked up a lot of handy knowledge through fishing alongside his old man!

Frothin's most valuable Treasures

Now, along with his beautiful partner Erin, Josh is the father of a lovely baby girl Ruby. Though he's a dedicated father, Josh still earns the points at home to get out on the water and go fishing regularly.


Joshy is definitely the person who gets most excited about fishing I've ever met & certainly one of the best blokes too!

Q: How old are you now and how old when you first started out fishing?

A: I'm 31 now, and was 3 or 4 when I first went fishing - off the shoreline at Greenwich point in Sydney Harbour chasing bream. I first went fishing in the ocean at age 6.

The boy's not an Octopus otherwise he'd be holding up the Jew as well.
"There were no plastics in those days just ya good ol pillie tails" - Josh Young

Q: How often do you fish?

A: 4 times a week before the baby, now I try to go at least twice to ensure I bring home enough fresh seafood for the fam! Haha

Not only does he supply seafood for the family, he also occasionally brings home some shiny decor :-) 

The 6.6 kg Snapper which landed him 1st place in the prestigious Warringah Anglers Annual Snapper comp for 2011....Aaarrrgh!!

Q: There's always been a Handlining culture at Longy, particularly in the early years...are you keen on the Handline?


A: I love Handlining, particularly for Jews offshore & Bream in the harbour, but recently after becoming a Pirate my quiver of rods has expanded too...Hahaha

Josh aged 8 with his first Mulloway caught on a handline

Q: Whats the first fish you remember catching?

A: Definitely a Bream in Sydney Harbour, off the shoreline and probably ate a homemade pudding bait

Frothin and his Sister lying next to a big Cobia

Q: What are your 3 Favourite Species, and 1 all-time Favourite?

A: Mate its a close one but snapper, Jewfish & Kingfish...Its bloody hard to say but I think Snapper are my fave of the lot....I love em!!

Friohin Loves his Snapperrrrrrgh!!

Q: Favourite fish to eat and how do you cook or prepare it?

A: I love Sushimi, so Kingfish in the Raw with soy & wasabi...YUMMMO!

Nice sushimi grade King caught off Longy

Q: Its often hard to narrow down an all-time most memorable fishing sessions but what session stands out most to you?

A: In the early 90's fishing off Mona Vale with Dad and his mate Gordon, we had a blinder session....We got a 56lb Cobia, a huge tub of Reds & Jews with a few solid Kings mixed in with em too....you probably wouldn't brag about it these days but it was a bathtub and a half full of fish!

Big Al on the left with his 56lb Cobia.....aaaargh!!

Q: Our mate Bonnici has influenced us all a lot with quality gear - whats your favourite fishing weapon at the moment?

A: Definitely my custom made Mini Jigger with Okuma Selina reel, its sick! Pulls the head off even big BIG Kings! Love all the Jigging Master stuff too and my Bonnici Custom Snapper rod...Yeeew!

Sick Combo Bra!!! Bonnici should bring out his own line of Signature rods

Q: Cool, whats your next tackle purchase gonna be, if you can sneak it past the Missus?!

A: A 5000SW Stella for BIG Snapper & Bluewater Spinning

Pirates Treasure

Q: Your little Caribbean Safari is a nice, capable Long Reef boat but if you had the BIG Bucks, whats your dream fishing boat?

A: Shit...I'd probably go a 28ft Boston Whaler with a nice Central Hardtop wheelhouse & twin 300hp Yamaha's, just to get me out and fish anywhere in any weather....but yeah my safari is a good girl!

Frothin's Rig. Check the LRPC signature logo right of the transom....aaargh!!