Its incredible this gentleman goes on vacation to go fishing. Shows how much he loves what he's doing. My friend owned a sushi bar. In the middle of the pandemic he closed his business after 20 some years working his butt off 12-16 hrs daily, 6 days a week. It was barely profitable any longer, despite 100s of regulars. Sam went on a 3 month vacation to Alaska to guess what? Go on an extended fishing trip!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like my kinda guy!!! Good for him. 👍🏻🐟🎣

@recjargo951

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Great catch, great guy, great barracuda. Well done mr. John the best fishing channel!

It's a thrill having a fish like that barracuda on the line and watching it jump high out of the water while you're reeling it in, John.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is!!!

Thank you for tagging that shark!! It's so important that we take care of sharks in waters all around the world. I caught my first shark on the beach in Port Aransas, Texas when I was 9 or 10 years old. I was fishing between the second and third sand bar and it hit hard. It was a small shark maybe 20 inches long and it was to me a fascinating animal. Most of my fishing buddies don't like landing sharks because we're going for specific species that we like to eat. But I always enjoy being able to see these sharks and I've never kept one.

@donttuga9310

2 жыл бұрын

I remember landing my first shark, a small sand shark, it was only 35 or so centimeters long (off the coast of Florida), but I agree with you. We truly do need to take care and preserve these wonderful animals.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

They are truly exceptional animals aren’t they. 😊🦈

@Zippy-long-line

Жыл бұрын

Love port A!

I'm so glad that you and the family are enjoying Florida and its awesome wildlife.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

We have loved both trips here. 😊💙

@duygukayhanisaskank4915

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Hey John...an EXCELLENT video...CONGRATS on landing that beautiful Barracuda. Such a cool memory for James. 🙂 Did Hannah bring the net or did ya' have it with you? It was more than risky to get in the water with that demon of a fish; SERIOUSLY!! As you know, they're legendary for their aggressiveness. In Florida, they've been known to jump in boats & bite the occupants. Here in Southern Mexico, we often catch very large Barracuda in The Caribbean. They're IMMEDIATELY "dispatched" with a hard, wooden club. They're delicious fish. Best regards, Ben

what i like about you John is how kind you were with that big beautiful barracuda other fishermen my have just killed it well done we need more fishermen like you take care stay safe👍👍👍

@Shagley

2 жыл бұрын

Did it live though? Didn’t see it swim away

@deaganachomarunacathasaigh4344

Жыл бұрын

@@Shagley It swam away don't worry

A good Shark tagging John and a wonderful Barracuda to finish of with! Absolutely wonderful video thanks mate. Loving your videos from Florida. Love and best wishes to you and all the family.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham and best wishes to you and your family mate. Hope you’re all enjoying the sun. 😊

John looks like you're having a blast down in Florida! Keep it up! I once had several similar-sized barracuda slowly swimming behind me while snorkeling off Wakaki Beach in Hawaii. I never swam back to shore so fast in my life!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. They are scary fish aren’t they. 🤣

Well done, sir. Very nice catch, especially from shore.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊👍🏻

Spectacular fishing video John, with a nice variety of some beautiful fish. How ferocious looking those barracuda are and needing great care to handle them. Top job pal.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Their teeth are something terrifying aren’t they!!!

Just goes to show, it's always worth one last cast...Even if it takes 2 or 3!lol.🤣🤣 amazing barracuda. I can understand your double caution about getting in the water, but you returned it alive and well 😊

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I was cautious because of what I had seen and caught. 🤣

Another trip to the Keys ... good for you ... we all love your videos .. God Bless you and your family ...

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. 😊👍🏻

Congrats on the Barracuda John! Beautiful fish!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. 👍🏻

That was great fun John, and what a great experience for you tagging that Nurse Shark. Will be even more fun if, and when it is caught again who knows where? 😁👍✌

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s really exciting. Who knows who or where?

Nice one John and thanks to Mrs Fish locker for the help landing. Could also hear yer first mate offering advice! Great to hear see you all. Well done mate and thankyou for the effort whilst on yer jollies

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure mate. 😊👍🏻

Loved mini jaws shark too....

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

He was full of attitude wasn’t he. 🤣

0:28 what a nice fish 😮😵‍💫😁 hope you have a great day

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Henry.

Great job John and I am happy you, James and Hanna get to see Florida

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. 😊

The only barracuda I've ever seen was when I was on a resort scuba dive, and three of them were cruising by almost out of sight in deeper water - chilling. I've never been so lucky to catch one, and now I regret never making sure I had the chance. Do it when you're still young, guys!

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Life flies by so fast doesn’t it. 😊

Superb John. Your constant 'drive' for Conservation is beautiful to behold. It's always - unfailingly - at the top of your Priorities list of actions. No matter what. Another crackin' video mate. Thank you.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Simply doing what we feel is right. 😊

Amazing barracuda John and fun to catch!You seem to be really enjoying yourself.Good stuff mate..thank you.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

We love it!!!

The calculated weight would be 27.47 lbs for a 45-inch barracuda John. Fantastic result, and i hope you guys are having a great time. What an absolutely idyllic fishing spot. 🍻🍻

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I estimated around 30lb so yeah I’ll take that. Thanks Pete and have a good one mate. 👍🏻🎣🐟

Takes something special to get you fired up, and it was a pleasure to see it happen with that barracuda. Chapeaux!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

No hiding those emotions was there. 🤣

What an absolute beast of a fish!!!! So beautiful as well.....

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Stunning fish wasn’t it. 😊🐟

Really enjoyed watching this video. thanks for sharing your experiences.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

What a lovely barracuda... You will have to keep us informed if NOOA get in touch about the shark. Thanks for the upload John.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I certainly will. 👍🏻

........ " Calm down "........ & they do!!!! It's the Fish Whisperer, John Locker!! :-) Luvly video, once again!!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Its all in the tone. I haven't quite perfected the tone when speaking to my wife though. 🤣

That barracuda was amazing, what a fish, that looked like alot of fun to catch

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing fun. But also a little scary up close!!!

Allways great to watch your videos, no bad language, just informative fishing with great advice 👍

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Simple, honest, family appropriate content. 😊👍🏻

I just watched this video and I wanted to congratulate you my friend. That is a fish you can be proud!!!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. 😊👍🏻

Stunning , looks like you're having fun.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

We had an amazing time. 😊👍🏻

Super congrats to you!!! Safe travels back home!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

That was a incredible barracuda John !!!so cool how it jumped too !!!! I too thought yes!!!! Tarpon here we go!!!!!thanks for bringing us along , loved it catch you on the next one tight lines

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I was sure it was a Tarpon when it jumped but also mega happy with a big cuda!!

Nice, I use NOAA in FL to check tides along with inshore and offshore sea conditions. Never knew they had a tagging system, thanks for sharing. Might have to check that out before my next shark excursion. 🤙

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

You should. Fascinating work they do. 😊👍🏻

What an absolute belter, get in there John. Them sharks were great as well, awesome video.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Really chuffed with them. 😊👍🏻

Great video. smile sums it all up.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

No hiding that excitement was there. 🤣

Class John! No hiding a genuine smile with that Barracuda! Even though you could see the nerves. 😂 I don’t blame you one bit! 😂😂 serious set of choppers on them. I would have been twitching! Well done another cracking session. 👍

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Trying to present a confident and unworried attitude in front of James so he isn’t scared of things. All the while concerned about my fingers. 😉🤣👍🏻

@leegarner6013

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker I was concerned with your fingers too, especially after that shark had a pop. 😂😂 it’s a fish I’d love to catch, but them are serious chompers! Well done,

Lovely fish John , well done, Keep them videos coming

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Will do my best. 😊👍🏻

I think you might have been just a little bit chuffed with the Barracuda 😀 and rightly so, what a fish!! 👍🏼👍🏼

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Just a bit!!

Fantastic what an experience.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute!!!

Another great video Sir.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Well done, John, hot work, mate.

What a beauty of a Cuda awesome video!!!!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. 😊👍🏻

John, that smile on your face after catching the barracuda was priceless.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t hide that excitement 🤣😬

@wetkneehouston6293

Жыл бұрын

Every fishermen knows that feeling, people who dont fish won't understand what it means to us when we impress ourselves 😂

I love the look of the Barracuda. Menacing! Great catch!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and yet scary looking aren’t they!!!

I have fished Florida and have seen my pole joyfully bouncing just before flying over the hand rail on the pier into the ocean!!! Be aware there are some pretty big "things in that water!!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Which is why you’ll see I have all the reels in freespool.

Great vid John

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍🏻

Excellent film and great tagging the Nurse shark, it will be interesting to find out if it gets caught again

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I think so too!!

Stoked for your great catches. I keep looking at my rods and dreaming :)

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. 😊👍🏻

You are defintely the shark catcher. Brown nurse shark - nice sharks easy to handle.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Good to start with from the shore arent they. 👍🏻

haha i always love the "last cast" catches. they are always interesting

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Always worth one last cast. 😉

Congrats on your great catch and expert level release!!!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍🏻

Beautiful fish well done and good on you for letting it rest a lot of people dont even bother letting their fish rest even for a minute 👏👏

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Especially with the waters so warm there they need some extra time.

Great to see help for the sharks by tagging, Fantastic Barracuda👍😀

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. 👍🏻🐟

Wow que magnífica pesca, como has disfrutado en Florida. Enhorabuena

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

😬👍🏻

John what a PB on a barracuda fantastic 👏 great vid 👌 cheers all.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I have had them similar sizes on boats before but as a shore capture solo this really was a fantastic fish!!!

Sorry was late but great upload again!! Regards to you, Hannah & James. Greetings from Cyprus. 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐵🐵

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

It’s ok, early / late so long as you enjoyed joining us. 😊

awesome pal what a beast

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

Epic video mate

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul. 😊👍🏻

Glad you're having such a great time. Will be visiting Georgia coast in November and hoping to get some fishing done.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

We wish you good luck. 😊🎣

Outstanding John

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed joining me.

Well done John.... beast of a cuda 👌

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud.

Excellent! Congratulations I remember my first barracuda I was having drag go on one side of the boat and the barracuda was jumping on the opposite side. Very fast fighters...👍

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome fighting fish aren’t they. 😆🐟

What a fish! Great video, cheers mate.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍🏻

That was a cracking cuda for someone just on vacation. So glad you released the snapper and the cuda, the Keys has so many great places to eat why waste your time cooking. You did real good.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong there. So many good food places. 😊

What a belter! Well done!🎣

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bud. 👍🏻

What a lovely fish John. Great show mate ✌️

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, glad you enjoyed it mate. 👍🏻🎣😊

Congrats on catching you a big one! Glad you were able to release it without finding those gnashers. At least that black tip didn't have a go at your fingers this round.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Given those monstrous teeth I was taking no chances!!!

Well done on the catch John that barracuda looked like it gave some fight. They are a lovely looking fish

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Really exciting stuff. 😬🎣

Cracking barracuda buddy...👍I thought too you hooked a tarpon when it jumped clear of water....shark tag was cool too hope you get feed bk mate....

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

When it leaped I absolutely thought Tarpon!!!

Nice one John !

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. 😊👍🏻

You never cease to amaze me. 😮😮What a brilliant session👍. I'd have been happy with the snappers.😄 But not you.🤔 I'd have been on cloud nine with the shark,🦈 so I don't know what I'd have been if I'd caught the barracuda.🥴 The footage is sheer mint.👏👏 Total respect to you. You have an awesome channel, you and your family are amazing. I keep saying "how you going to top that". And you always do. Thank you. Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I honestly don’t know how we are ever going to top half the things we have done. We don’t set out to, we just set out to enjoy ourselves and it just happens. 🤣👍🏻🐟

@ianturner3033

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Long may it continue. 👏👏👏

Wow that was one hell of a video!!!! A shark that was big enough to tag & a barracuda that was big enough to attack anyone with them size teeth. That must have been a day to remember, congratulations & well done John. 😎🎣🦈

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad I managed to get a shark big enough to tag whilst I was there. 👍🏻🦈

Thank you. That was great!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

Great videos from your trip to USA, looks like you had fun and games

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

We had a wonderful time. 😊🐟

great video as always. I noticed you've been putting a bit more video editing into your videos, and I got to say it improved the quality. Keep it up man and keep on improving 👍

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Life is a learning experience. 😉👍🏻

Love this chanel allways top quality content thanks :)

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so Sven. 😊👍🏻

What a fish, you living the dream John 😎🐠

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Just sharing what I love doing mate. 😊👍🏻

Yet again another screamer of a video John 👏🏻👏🏻,bring that luck back home with you 🤞🏻 🎣

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

That was an amazing final catch of the video. You made it look almost easy! I hope when I head down that way on an vacation in a few months, I can get a bit of your luck on my casts.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I’m glad it looked easy and that I wasn’t panicking at all. 🤣🤣🤣

Mate I'm buzzing for you with that catch...truly great fish 🐟

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

It was a bruiser wasn’t it. 😬👍🏻

Amazing video as always

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dawn. 😊👍🏻

What a fish John, well done.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave. 😊👍🏻

Wow what an amazing looking creature well done mate 👍

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. 👍🏻

A buddy of mine has a home in KW, they love that size Nurse Shark for eating..

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I need a friend with a house in the keys. 😉🤣

My favorite vlog of yours in 2 years, l really enjoyed it, thank you for your effort. 😊🐟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇫🇷🇫🇷 With the bara, I used to grab their tail.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed joining us Albert. 😊👍🏻

@albertcross4275

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker enjoy the rest with your wife and son. Tight lines. ❤️👍❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐟🇫🇷

Awesome video 💙💙I love fishing 🎣

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We love fishing too .😊

well done, what a awesome fish,

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon. 😊🎣

Awesome vid, what a session 👌

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍🏻

Great vid John , Been to Marathon, lovely place ,some right beasts swimming in there !👍🏻

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are!!!

My my..... Stay safe for u and fams..

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊👍🏻

Good evening John and family ❤️ woweeeee what a BRILLIANT day you had,that Barracuda was FANTASTIC.lt would make a right mess of what ever it got its teeth into...sooooo excited l was,l could have fished there all day and never got board...honestly l could.l just love the sharks you get,amazing beautiful creatures aren't they.l was showing some friends the picture of you holding that beautiful blue shark in your boat last week,don't think they could believe there eyes 👀 Apart from the John Dory that is my favourite picture or is it the John Dory 🤔 mmmm not quite sure.Great video John all the very best to you and your beautiful family 🌱🌱🌱💕

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Their teeth are horrifying aren’t they!!! Soon be time to try for a John Dory again. 😬👍🏻🐟

Stunning Barracuda. That’s a big one.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

It was a brute wasn’t it!!

That may well be a day you will remember for a long time John. Good variety & some good sizes as well finished off with a really nice Barra. Cheers, don from South Aust.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is!! 🎣🦈🐟

good job on the shark report

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy.

Wowzers. What a fish!

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing wasn’t it.

Wow now that’s the biggest barracuda I have ever seen! Nice catch 🐟

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

He was a bruiser wasnt he!!! 🐟

Wow what a Fish , Awesome job Mate

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. 👍🏻🐟

What a beauty that fish is

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Stunner wasn’t he!!

John I've not watched it yet but I have already liked. Watch tomorrow.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. 😊👍🏻

Nice one mate awesome leap out the water like a Salmon😀

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Proper air time wasn’t it!!