Great video. That one fella throwing the hook in such a confined space did well. That crew has a very efficient rhythm and way about doing their business. I gotta say, your way of editing, narration, etc., is excellent, and is maybe the most important factor of why I watch, other than the cool content itself. I agree with you that dawn barely breaking is a great time of day. An example of what I mean by your excellent videos is like when you take the time to move the view to what you are talking about AND leaning over the side with the cam later to show another example. Well done. (Are those snails used at restaurants as escargot?) That's all one big longgg line of bait traps with and anchor on each end? You aren't kidding about keeping the line untangled and orderly. I'm sure that has been a hard lesson learned on multiple occasions in the past for some greenhorn. That body of water must really have a great deal of snails on the bottom. How long do those traps sit out before they haul them in again?

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Benny. I am really pleased to hear you say that. I do truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. These boys graft very harm and one thing that did stand out to me is the harmony in which they work. Brilliant team to spend your time with. Have a great day Benny and take care. 😊👍🏻🐚

@rhino5419

Жыл бұрын

I would just add that escargot are land snails. I hope that helps

@stevebarlow3154

Жыл бұрын

Escargot is the French word for snail. The type found in restaurants under that name is the edible land snail.

@Julianne955

Жыл бұрын

You gave the perfect description of a great video Benny! There is no way I could have said it better, so I'm not going to try. Everything Benny said @The Fish Locker great video!

@bennywilks9367

Жыл бұрын

@@rhino5419 It does help actually...Thanks.

This is so interesting John, such teamwork and skill from the lads. Great to see sustainable fishing with the use of the baits. Thanks so much for sharing.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

The harmony and teamwork really stood out to me. Great group of lads to spend time with. 😊👍🏻

John - your videos and those of EIS Alaska to me, epitomise the best kind of sustainable fishing, presented in an interesting, personable manner with no Hollywooding and no silly music.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin. I try my best to maintain the same values as when we started. Simple, honest and original content. That’s it. No wooping and high fiving. Just simple and honest.

So impressive Cleaning down Keeping the work area safe The way everyone pulls together Exhausting just watching it It’s easy to forget how food gets to our tables Respect to all of them (I bet you slept well that night) 😊

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I am glad that transfers across in the video Robert as it is something I hoped to highlight.

Once again John,you never fail to impress,yet another informative and educational insight into a piece of fishing that aot of people would never get to see. Along with your personal,boat,pots and beach,this fishing channel never ceases to keep us entertained and educated. Keep up the Great work.❤

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I hope that people find this series of videos interesting and educational. Helping to shed some light onto a life that few get to experience. 😊👍🏻🐚

I imagine your idea is to show people what the commercial fisherman actually do out at sea, as in what they catch and how they catch it, it was my job for 16 years so its nice your highlighting these guys who work our coasts.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I hope to do. To help to educate people about a world that is sadly taken for granted and that few people get to experience.

A well organised, disciplined & effective crew with a knowledgeable skipper (how old is a whelk?). Every man in a lifejacket & a good clean down at the end shows a pride in their work. Well done all of you.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you picked up on all of that Ashley as they are all things that stood out to me too.

The fish shop they landed their catch to is well worth a visit. Always a good showing of locally fished species supporting our local fleet

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have linked it in the video description.

They say a skill is the same task repeated over and over until it is mastered, I don't think I would manage one shift. We'll done, great video.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Haha. These lads were a pleasure to spend time with. Really positive group. 👍🏻

This is going to be a nice good early morning. My favorite time of the day.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

😉👍🏻🐚

That's a tidy boat, nice to see being looked after a good scrub down after a day's graft on the seas

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

A clean ship is a happy ship. 😉🤣

After a tough day at the care home I work at, nothing better than another brill video from the fish locker to watch 👍🏻👍🏻 cheers John.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compassion and work that you do.

thanks for the video John! This one seems like more work than fun, but still interesting and educational.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Teamwork is the name of the game.

Fabulous to see how they work together. Also ya man do'nt waffle, says just what's needed to be said.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Simple, honest and no B/S. Just like our content. 😉

One is impressed by how hard the fishermen work.

@michaelairley2015

Жыл бұрын

Fisherthem! 😀

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Let’s not have any of that nonsense here Michael.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Commercial fishing is a hard, dangerous and physical job. I hope this series of videos goes some way to teaching people about a life few get to experience. 😉👍🏻🐚

@michaelairley2015

10 ай бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Sorry...But it was funny 😉

Thank John for another brilliant video about another part of commercial fishing I knew nothing about, and thank you Scott, Kier, and Billy for allowing John to share what you do with his People.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim.

John. I am 3mins in and... What an operation!!! 12mins in now and I am blown away. What a 'well-oiled machine'! Respects to you John. Superb video John. Thank you and all those aboard for yet another brilliant education.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. It speaks wonders for the crew that I could step in on a system that they are already used to working together. A real great crew.

Man, I would love a job like this. Hands on, a clear goal and working out at sea. Oh well. The office awaits tomorrow. :)

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Make a life that you don’t need a holiday from. 😉

What a series this is, loving every one of these trips out, such an education, thanks to all involved in making this video, appreciate it, all the best

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mate. 😊👍🏻🐚

That was fantastic to watch. Cheers lads and safe sailing! A very well oiled ship indeed!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One thing that stood out to me was the harmony in which they worked.

Another cracking up load mate...😊

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Cheers bud. Glad you enjoyed it. Got my Tescos tubs in the end. 😉

Nice one John

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

Another great video John really enjoy seeing how the nation's chach is court. And then lads earned every penny. Keep bringing them it certainly opens your eyes to a fisherman life

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christopher. Please if you feel that any of your friends would enjoy this series. Share the videos on to them. 😊👍🏻

I did this out of Wells in Norfolk, caused me carpol tunnel within a weeks. Hats off to these lads that make a career out of it. Very had work

@MANIC3420

2 ай бұрын

We used traditional crab pots .. they were very heavy, this seems a much better idea

@TheFishLocker

2 ай бұрын

It’s hard work isn’t it.

Really enjoying the commercial series. I like how you get in on the action also. It's a nice compliment to your own fishing content.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am not here as a spectator I want to pull my weight. 🤣

That was a slick system they have got going on that boat for loading and unloading the pots !! Sweet loved the video 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic boat and crew. 👌🏻🐚

A Big Thank You to all the hard working fishermen and ladies who go out on the ocean so I can enjoy fresh fish and shellfish.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

They go unnoticed and unappreciated by so many

All the best from Sunderland John

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, all the best bud. 👍🏻🐚

John loved this one too ❤ Thanks

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

great series this tagalong with the commercial boys. Thank you for bringing us along.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure David, I hope that people find these videos both interesting and educational. 😊🐚

Hard working lads! After watching this I'm going to make a point of asking my local fishmonger if they can get me some whelks. I've only ever had them from the seafood stall with vinegar and pepper. I reckon they'd be delicious roasted in some wild garlic butter.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Done right they are very good.

What a fascinating insight into a food source caught off our coastline you don't think about how they do it. Interesting to see what they use and what happens to most of the catch

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Debra, I am glad you enjoyed the video.

You can't beat a nice bowl of whelks...👍

@TheFishLocker

4 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t go that far. 🤣

I'm loving these day in the life videos ❤

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad to hear it. 😊🐚

I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I absolutely love fresh boiled whelks with a bit salt, pepper and vinegar. It's easy to forget what some people have to do to put simple food like this on your table. Another great video John, thanks again mate.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you William. I hope this series of videos sheds a light on a world very few people understand or experience. 😊🐚

Seeing the Sun come up, out at sea is a super special time regardless of the conditions!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

I love buckies/whelks. Thanks guys,

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure bud.

Might have been "great fun" John but I was knackered just watching you mate. Brilliant video as usual.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Commercial fishing is hard graft mate.

Thank you John 👍🏻

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Pete.

Love these in-depth videos plus they support fisherman !

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I hope people find this series of videos not only interesting but also educational. 😊👍🏻🐚

Again! Another awesome educational video! Thanks John! Oh and hubbys tshirts arrived yesterday! LOVE the quality !

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Excellent. 👌🏻👍🏻

i love a whelk but i can't remember the last time i had one...great that there's a market in asia for them...the efficiency of their work routine is something else 🤌 thanks for showing us how hard these guys work for their living.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One thing that stood out to me was the harmony in which the crew works. Hard graft and everyone helping each other out. These guys were a great crew to work with. 😊👍🏻🐚

My thanks to Scott , Billy, Kier and yourself for the video, the best part is when the pots launch themselves back on the sands.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching that. Very soothing.

love the commercial fishing series.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Really enjoying this series

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gareth.

More respect for commercial fishermen watching your videos

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I had hoped that would be a byproduct of these videos. 😊💙

Hard graft and a lot of skill, really interesting to watch.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Interesting to watch the process. Very informative. Miss your fishing videos!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 👍🏻🐚

This very interesting and cool. It’s always cool to see how much can be done on a relatively small boat.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

These boys really do graft hard don’t they. 👍🏻🐚

Thank you for the take along, good work men. Blessings

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

It is our pleasure.

no one should ever complain about the price of fish especially if they see these videos , another great vid mate nice one

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I hope this series of videos goes some way to helping educate folks to that effect.

Another great video! Must try this one... Great Portuguese recipe called "Caldeirada" - dogfish family fish (patarroxa)

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose.

Thanks, thoroughly enjoyed this one again!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Matt. I hope this series of videos goes some way to shedding a light on a hard working industry that is often taken for granted.

On Portland, the fishermen used to land 'Dogwhelks', which were Whelk shells, inhabited by Hermit Crabs. Absolutely fantastic bait, and inside every shell, behind the Crab there was a Ragworm cleaning house.

@TheFishLocker

8 ай бұрын

Dogwhelks are different. What you are referring to is hermit crabs.

@nodiggity9472

8 ай бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Yeah, they were Hermit Crabs. Maybe they were in Dogwhelk shells, but they were great bait. Thinking about it, they were probably the discard from the pots, because no-one wants to eat Hermit Crabs. 🤔

Brilliant video thanks for that Mr John, my favourite sea snail we used to dive to get them back home. Seing them how to catch it here are very interesting. Thank you..

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure sir.

Another great video, your enthusiasm is infectious, keep them up!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith. 😊👍🏻

Wish I knew you were here in Eastbourne, cos I would have loved to met you and maybe brought you a pint..😄🍺.... thumbs up John..Del

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I was in and out mate, busy busy busy this time of year.

Keep learning new stuff I didn’t know before. Thanks.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day. 😉👍🏻

Awesome video again John loved eating whelks as a teenager, second thing I did on my last visit to U K was eat whelks much 2 my daughters discusse all the best 2 u & family. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Haha. They aren’t for everyone.

Thanks! I like this commercial fishing series...

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. 😊👍🏻🐚

Another interesting video. Team work at its best. Very informative. keep em coming.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Malcolm.

I tried whelk for the first time in a restaurant in Paris... a whole platter of different kinds... they were surprisingly good

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Done properly they are very good.

Thats sort of thing i thrived off on trawlers, organised chaos, everyone knew there job ,safe boat that 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One thing that stood out to me is the harmony in which they all worked. Good hard graft. The boys were a great bunch of lads to spend the day with. 😊👍🏻🐚

@Phil144gbp

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker that's what makes it safe I know you know that John really enjoyed it maye

Another really interesting video . Thanks for showing us this side of sea fishing.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure. 👍🏻🐚

Takes me back to working on a prawn boat on the Clyde when on leave from the Army with my best pal fae school. Tidy boat that 👍🏼

@TheFishLocker

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant working boat.

Amazing as always! top grafters

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Those lads graft none stop!! Great teamwork.

Very enjoyable & interesting videos. Thanks John👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen. 👍🏻

Really enjoying this series, the weather seems to like you ✌️😁

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. I hope that people not only find these videos interesting but also educational. 😊🐚

When I was a boy back in the 1950s, two sorts of cheaper fish were sold in fishmongers and chippies as 'rock salmon' - one was dogfish and the other was coli. In he fishmongers people bought coli for their cats.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@saltburner2

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker In those days chippies sold three types of fish - plaice, cod and 'rock'. Today it seems to be only cod (or in Scotland, haddock). Our traditional Saturday tea was either kippers or smoked haddock, with hot buttered crumpets, (food was still rationed).

@stevebarlow3154

Жыл бұрын

Lucky cats! Coley otherwise Coalfish or Saithe is a member of the cod family and quite tasty. My local convenience store used to sell oblong blocks of it, which I had with frozen bubble and squeak!

@saltburner2

Жыл бұрын

/@@stevebarlow3154 In 1960, when I worked in a Macfisheries during my summer vacation from college, Coli was 1/8 a pound, cod 2/6, haddock 3/-, whole plaice 4/6, fillets 6/-.

That's a first for me, never seen Whelk fishing before, i don't mind the odd pot of Whelks, i'm enjoying this commercial fishing series, take care John and see i'll you in the next one 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.

Amazing. I love these life of a commercial fisherman episodes! This catamaran fishing vessel is amazing too. It looks so efficient! Thanks for taking us along TFL!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This was a great boat and crew to work with.

Hi John that was a good work out for you those sacks must have been 60 or 70 lb a piece interesting video first time I ever seen how whelks are caught

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

40-45kg a piece.

Another great video from my hometown John thank you have always liked whelks plenty of pepper and vinegar

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

😉🐚

Back in the 1990s, fishing in Suffolk and lining for cod in the winter, we used to get a lot of whelks coming back on the baits. Then, a few years later, hardly any, but by then the area was being potted for whelks. In those days, there was a very good market for whelks in the Far East (Korea, mainly, as I recall) as they were or are considered an aphrodisiac there. Someone I know used to put them in a microwave, which fired them out of the shell with the steam pressure build-up, but personally, nicely boiled with chilli vinegar and a bit of salt is about right.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Aphrodisiac?!? How crazy!!

Good on ye, on so many levels. Good on ye for asking the challenging questions. No blame on our man there. "He's just trying to make a living". Education, education, education! Bring it! 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

That’s it mate. These guys work hard in a challenging and dangerous job. One that is sadly under appreciated

Wicked never knew about that type of shell fish collecting, was quite interesting. Great team work & at least you helped out, brilliant mate. Love your video's, well done.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I did what I could but I wasn’t part of the normal crew so didn’t have a dedicated role. One thing that stood out to me is the harmony in which they all worked. Good hard graft. The boys were a great bunch of lads to spend the day with. 😊👍🏻🐚

@KnightWolf102

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker At least you lent a hand, instead of being a loose end. Sure they appreciate the help..

Great insight into the world of whelks, use them as bait when you go out on the boot.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Good man. They work well?

Tidy operation and clean boat. Good video👍

@TheFishLocker

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant boat and crew.

Very informative. There’s a seafood bar in Saundersfoot, Pembs. Whenever we go it’s a tub of whelks for me and a gelato for the wife!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

You old romantic. 😉🐚

So interesting, thank you John, and thank you guys.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

It is our pleasure Jan.

Slow to catch but quick to harvest those shell dwellers, 😎 system great boat💯

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous boat and crew. A real pleasure to work with. 😊👍🏻

That was absolutely amazing. Thank you John & crew. Youse were like a wee conveyor belt. 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One thing that stands out to me is the harmony they work in. Hard graft and dangerous. These guys were a great team to work with. 😊🐚

Really interesting watch John , thank you.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Phil.

I loved it sir, much appreciation for your videos 👍

@TheFishLocker

4 ай бұрын

It is our pleasure.

Well done, nice video. thank you.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

Superb video , found it very interesting and take my hat off to all the lads who work on commercial fishing boats , hard graft , all the best and thank you for your videos

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One thing that stands out to me is the harmony they work in. Hard graft and dangerous. These guys were a great team to work with. 😊🐚

I have tried many times to buy whelks in Manchester ! ! Fresh whelks are impossible to buy ! Frozen whelk meat is vile ! When I travel to France Boulot and alioi are a delight.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

If more people asked for them more fish mongers would stock them I guess. 😊🤷🏻‍♂️🐚

@ianleonard2983

Жыл бұрын

I have asked two local fishmongers to check at the fish market, Welks are unavailable! I enjoy them so much I have tried all avenues to find then. I really enjoy your videos,thanks.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

@@ianleonard2983 - I have put a link in the video description to the fish merchant who Scott lands to. You may be able to order from him directly?

Very cool video John! Like the others, a lot of teamwork on these fishing boats!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I agree. One thing that stood out to me was the harmony in which the crew works. Hard graft and everyone helping each other out. These guys were a great crew to work with. 😊👍🏻🐚

"Doesn't matter where I am...still my favorite time of day." I say the same thing when I see that you've posted another fantastic video!! Thanks again for the education and adventure John!! Wonderful stuff! Dig, DmGrk

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure. Have a wonderful day and take care.

Well oiled machine springs to mind

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. One thing that stood out to me is the harmony in which they work. A great team of lads to spend time with.

Very interesting. Cant beat a plate of whelks.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Done right they are good aren’t they. 👍🏻

Fascinating video! Interesting to hear about supplying whelks to the Asian market, the only place I've come across them and eaten them so far was in Japan - I had an enormous one along with a bunch of other seafood including sea urchins as part of a dinner the last time I was in Tokyo. Pretty tasty! The skill and the tidiness of the guy in charge of the pots is amazing - it's like the world's fishiest domino run!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

One of the things that stands out to me on the boat is the harmony in which the whole crew works. A great team of lads to spend my time with. 😊🐚

@NatalieCDavies

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLockerThey look like a great bunch 😁and I think you're right, it's like a dance! Really enjoyed these videos, I would love to see more 😊

Salt of the earth grafters like these fellas.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

These boys were a great crew to spend my time with. I look forward to seeing them all again.

Really interesting vlog that, lot of hard work 👍🏻🐌

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Love these vids John so interesting and one of the rare weirdo that likes whelks.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Haha. You are one of them?!? How weird. 😉🤣

Really interesting to see how it's done. Thanks.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

It is great to watch you pitch in while filming such awesome content John. Day boats need to be supported for local jobs and sustainability.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t there as a spectator mate. I prefer to get stuck in and pull my weight 😊👍🏻🐚

Positive use of otherwise wasted 25 litre drums! Well done fellas!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

And bait that would otherwise be discarded.

Really enjoy this type of video, makes you appreciate all the work that goes into something we take for granted: food on our plates.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mate. I do hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. 😊🐚

This put me in mind of Stan Rogers' song "tiny fish for Japan" for some reason.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Fair enough.