Fishing have resurfaced from an extended trans-pacific-atlantic voyage with their most impressive collection of tunes yet – Hookz 4: Lophiiforme.

The digital-only mix-tape is being released for free through the bands website and features a swagger of originals and some mash ups (Hello? Selena Gomez could you please stand up!), as well as a video of the duo performing on a row boat, floating down the iconic River Thames in England.Say what?

2011 marks an exciting year for long-term musical amigos Russell and Doug. The two embarked on a global journey that saw them visit the grand old US of A as well as Europe and South America. While traveling together the two had plenty of fanciful adventures including playing exclusive parties in London and Brighton, and a day long row boat ride down the historic River Thames, MPCs and a picnic basket on tow.

When asked what inspiration behind the boat ride was Doug quips

“Russ can be a bit of an action man so when he told me he wanted to take me on a boat ride down the Thames, I figured he meant a speed boat or some such thing.”

Russell is known for his practical jokes and when asked about this deception provided this explanation:

“I’d agreed to do a live video with our MPCs plugged straight into a video camera! I knew Doug would be scared by that, so I had to lie to him. Luckily we had a really nice time together”

Touché!, Russ, touché! Following the release of Hookz 4, Fishing will hit the road with American beat-wizard Baths, as well as Australian favourites Richard in Your Mind, after which they’ll shy away to record their keenly anticipated debut album.

The Hookz 4: Lophiiforme mixtape is now available for free download from the band’s website www.fishingsounds.com/hookz