Don’t really know how to say this but Iv been fishing on and off for 45 years (sea game course carp and everything in between).Your vids are brilliant you love every fish catch no matter what make or size. You are also a great naturalist and conservationists for the sport,keep it up please

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Thank you Ryan, what else can I say other than it is my passion. I love everything about it and love being able to share it with people. :)

@kerryfoster1

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - a very knowledgeable and conservation minded bloke. Easy to understand and very capable 😊😊😊

Really refreshing to watch somebody enjoying a belter of a session, cheers.

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

BUSHCRAFT AND FISHING WITH THE PIKEY - Thanks mate, what can I say? I LOVE my fishing. 😉🎣🐟💙

Sea angler of many many years here, on the verge of giving up and just needed the enthusiasm back - yours is infectious, your videos have helped bigtime - cheers!

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Arriving Arriving - That is fantastic to hear. I am so glad that I have been able to help in any way to you rediscovering your passion for fishing.😊 I’m just sharing what I love doing. 😀👍🏻🎣🐟

This is the best of KZread. Good knowledge, great on camera. I predict big subs on this channel. Terrestrial TV Is dead, keep up the good work love it!

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

phasetwentyeight - Thankyou very much. I’m glad you have found the content good viewing. You are right, terrestrial TV is poor at best most nights. All the best and tight lines. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟

THATS WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS ( MORE SURFCASTING PLEASE ! ) LOVE IT !

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- We have some great shore fishing vids on the channel. I hope you enjoy them. 😊

I used to be TA daft, ive subbed to you and have never been disappointed.its better than good,very helpful straight to the point punchy tips that keep on coming.

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Liz Fitzpatrick - Thats fantastic to hear. I’m really pleased you’re finding the content useful. Fingers crossed I can keep them coming. 👍🏻🎣😊

Apart from another brilliant video, nice too see you wearing "samba's", my choice of trainer's for nigh on 50 years, timeless.

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Good style is ageless mate ;)

Great feel good video John. Live prawns look like a killer bait and one I've neglected. Next time I get to the coast I'm going to leave a bit earlier and take a shrimping net. This video has really sparked my enthusiasm, can't wait until Spring. 😊 Thanks Pal.

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- If you can get them they are deadly!!! There isn't much that would turn down a nice live prawn!! ;)

You've got 281k subscribers and you did it in 4 years, Amazing, you reply to every comment, take time for those that take time for fish locker.

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

All during a pandemic and whilst my wife and I have full time jobs and 2 children at school. Everyone gets 24 hours in a day. Positivity and passion. 😊💙

Thanks John I have a bit more confidence using a float at sea, now all I need is to catch one of those pesky wet things that aint weed. 🤣🤣😂🤣

@TheFishLocker

9 ай бұрын

Good luck

Great video john

@TheFishLocker

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

In Florida we often snip the tail of the shrimp so they can’t escape as well. And then hook it at the back, with a pretty large hook. The shrimps can be way bigger though, regularly are sold by the dozen in bait shops and a dozen would guarantee plenty of snappers

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- That is an interesting concept. The prawns here are rarely bigger than your thumb.

Great session the bass were loving those prawns ,nice ray too

enjoyed that very informative John regards Tel G

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it bud.

Very well done mate! That'll help loads of people for sure 👍 Keep up the good work.

@TheFishLocker

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Foley - Thanks mate I hope it does. 👍🏻 Just tried to keep it simple. People get all wrapped up in making things complicated and expensive. Things don’t need to be that way.

Nice to learn a new method of how to put the prawn in the hook. . I always put the prawn by the back of the head and I don't get too lucky 😅😅😅

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- I hope this has been useful to you then. Both methods in this video work well for different style of fishing. And yet you have seen both catch fish. :D Take care.

I’m definitely going to try this as well. Great video and information. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Moody fish - Glad you found it helpful mate. They really are great bait. I use them in another video from the boat. “Amazing day at sea” I think it is 👍🏻 Everything likes eating prawns 😉🦐

Enjoyed that!

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

- I’m glad you found it useful, thankyou for the support. 👍🏻🎣

I enjoyed watching that. I have never fished with live prawns before, but will definitely give it a go. Thanks for uploading mate. I have subbed too.

@TheFishLocker

6 жыл бұрын

Sussex Seagull - Awesome. Thanks for the positive feedback. Check out the prawn pot video for my cheap homemade prawn traps and give it a crack. 🎣👍🏻

Great video buddy

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter.

living the dream john

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Lee Catchpole - That’s what it’s all about mate. If you’re not having fun you’re not doing it right. 😉🎣

nothing better than using a popping cork and live prawn

@TheFishLocker

10 ай бұрын

I agree

what a session on the prawns fair play...

@TheFishLocker

6 жыл бұрын

leonard whelehan - I told you they are a great bait. Especially when fished like I showed. 👍🏻 I’ve had over 25 different UK species on them in the past. 🎣😀

@thekid8562

6 жыл бұрын

we fished under a bridge as soon as the prawn drifted into the shadow of the bridge bang every time..

Some real cool tips there John as to how to catch Prawn. I’ve attempted this before but the springy bait pot let in all comers. I will use your ideas as to reduce the mouth openings to accept smaller crabs or prawn. Some plastic and stitching need to be done ASAP. Thanks for the tips as live bait fishing is clearly the way forward for bass. Your a top thinker👏🏽👏🏽

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- Live prawns are a fantastic bait for loads of species. 😊

Really enjoyed watching that. I've only recently got into my lure fishing for bass, but what can be better than watching a float, so I'm gonna give this method a go.

@TheFishLocker

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Smith - That’s great mate, it’s definitely worth a try. Did you see the vid on how to catch your own live prawns? Let me know how you get on 👍🏻🎣

@d1g1taldan

6 жыл бұрын

Yeh Im just watching all your videos as Im on nightshift this weekend. Youre up early? fishing? just watching your conger one on the scratching rig. Massive Eel

Great session and video mate 🎣👍

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. 😊👍🏻

Turn the subtitles on its hilarious 😆....enjoy your vids a lot, great knowledge

What i love about the sea is you never know for sure what is going to turn up next, great videos fella, I have seen a few you have made and i think you could do with a couple of those clip on bells for your rod tip :)

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- The clip on bells don't register drop back bites and fly off when you are casting. Been there, tried it. Haha. 😊

Good job man!! We use the small fish that you catched as a live bait and get really good size sea bass 👍

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Güray Eker - Thankyou very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I have used all manner of small fish as livebaits for cod and bass in the past. When fishing for a BIG fish, livebaits are always a very good choice. The prawns pick up more fish, but livebait fish tend to pick up the better ones. 🎣👍🏻

Another excellent video with plenty of good advice. The only thing different that I'd like to see is to focus on the float sometimes so that we can see the bite.

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- Sadly Tony the cameras we have are not good enough to zoom in on the float.

@tonycamplin8607

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Thanks for explaining this to me. I often wondered why we never saw it.

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

Tony Camplin - If we get to the stage where we have cameras capable of it we will definitely show it. 😊👍🏻

I recognise you John, im also from cornwall. Truro to be exact. Id love to join you one day. Side note!! I havent been fishing before but want to start

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Not sure where you may recognise me from?

Great video John, thanks for sharing. What sort of setup would you recommend for fishing this way? Cheers

exceptional videos my man. great to see a northerner catching something in Kernow. More than can be said for my annual summer pilgrimage down there. Do you run boat trips or tours? If not why not 😁

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Thanks mate, I don't run boat trips on my boat as I aren't coded. But I will be working with a local charter skipper running trips on his boat. ;) Give us a PM on the fish locker fb page and Ill give you the long and the short of it ;)

your channel is awesome. do you fish for a living too? your fishing addicted i love it :) 19.15 that cute little fish took a whole prawn lol

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- I used to be a professional fisherman. Now we just fish for the pleasure. 😊

I love sea 🎣 to fishing

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- I also love sea fishing. :)

The best fish for me and so tasty 👌😘

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- Wonderful aren't they. 😊

Loved this, John. What sort of depth are you fishing in relation to the bottom when floating? I LOVE float fishing, the whole staring at the float, then BANG, down she goes. Are you close to the bottom, mid-water? The live prawn method is superb. Your knowledge is simply astounding, and your willingness to share the hours, days, weeks, months, years you've spent honing your talent is commendable. Cannot wait to get back down to Cornwall in July/August. Fresh seafood is easily my favourite food, and, if I've actually caught it, it just tastes so much the better. 😁

@PilzE.

2 жыл бұрын

Also, have you got a video on how to collect live prawns for bait? Thanks.

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

The video on homemade prawn traps is on our second channel. The fishlocker workshop. 😉👍🏻

Hi John great vids ,I'm going to try my hand at chesil in a few weeks time,just say I hook a conger what's the best way to handle them ,with care I know ,. I've only caught one on a boat .and have you any vids on how to bait up different types of bait ,thanks keep the vids coming.

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- I show many baits and baiting techniques throughout the videos William. If you do hook a conger try gently pulling it ashore with the trace. Then hold it like I show in the conger videos. 😊

Great video as always thanks, love seeing your enthusiasm and great tips. Please can you tell me how you keep the prawns alive until you go fishing with them? Is it just in a bucket with sea water or do they need one of those aeration things? Many thanks

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

An aerator is best. If it’s a very hot day then an iceblock in there with them will help.

@karatelofty

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker many thanks for your quick reply. Looking forward to your next video, tight lines! 🎣🎣🎣

What size circle hooks are you using. I'm off to Looe in Cornwall on the 10th your videos are so enjoyable and have given me so many ideas. Thank you and please keep making them. Rob

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Usually with live prawn I use a 2/0-4/0

Thos big tackle boxes are amazing I got on with pouches in the sides and a back strap

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

Wicked. I've never had one with the backpack extras. 😊

@charlieking4498

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker I sent a photo on Instagram dm

Hiya John, watching this video....again! Question, with your non sliding float setup you still allow a few inches of play between the float stops, is this for a particular reason?

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Not only is it easier to tie, but it allows a little bit of movement to prevent line tangles during flight.

Hiya John, when handling the rays are you in any danger of being stung? If so is there anything you can do to avoid it? Was stung in Straya and can't say it was the most enjoyable experience! Bloody love the vids also!

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Most of the rays in the UK don't actually have a "stinger" barb in there tail. Just spines on them. Glad you're enjoying the videos mate. 😊

Currently in penzance mate just picked up a float rod where abouts do you fish to

Thanks, I've just subscribed. I made myself a big shrimp net during lockdown , just waiting for the Welsh government to let us out now. What size circle hooks are you using?

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Awesome, welcome to our channel. Good luck with the prawns. I think the are 3/0 - 4/0

What the best way to live bait sand eel do you hook them through lip how do you put them on for casting many thanks john

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- From the shore. Best to go through the jaws and cast gently.

Caught my first bass today

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Mikey's Reviews - Fantastic mate. Tell me about it? Where, how? What was it like? 👍🏻🎣

@mikeysreviews3810

5 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker caught it on a piece of ragworm in Le penzé estuary in Brittany, France.

@mikeysreviews3810

5 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker it was only a small one though.

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Mikey's Reviews - That absolutely doesn’t matter. They’re great looking guys big or small. 👍🏻🎣

Big question I have. This seems elaborate, cant we just use a simple hook and bait?

Is it allowed for me to fish in the harbour at high-tide in Aberaeron harbour in Ceredigion west Wales?.

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- I don't know mate, you will need to ask your harbour commission.

I have just seen a video about pumping for Lug on wet beaches. Do you know anything about this and do you have any feelings about it? Thanks

@TheFishLocker

2 жыл бұрын

Why would I have feelings about that?

Hi mate, what pier are you at? if you don’t mind me asking because I’m in Cornwall for a holiday at the moment so I could go And have ago there

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Daily Fortnite/Fishing videos - Give me a PM on The Fishlocker fb page.

@lewisthelureangler

5 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker, will do

Did you learn your bubble float methods from fishing Scaling Dam as a youth??

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Haha. No mate. But I know what you mean.

Which brand circle hook did you use mate?

@TheFishLocker

4 жыл бұрын

- Cox and rawle mutsu circles

@tarickcruise3423

4 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker nice one mate

What rod and reel you using with that float rig and circle hook?

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

carpykyle - I think it’s a Shakespear salt spin 3 piece rod. I can’t remember the casting weight of it but I won it in a flounder comp about 6-7 years ago. So they probably don’t even make them any more.lol The reel is just the standard Abu cardinal 174swi I use in most of my vids. Cheap and reliable. 👍🏻

@carpykyle

5 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker cheers for that... I quite often put my nets out and catch prawn when I’m down at my caravan but I’m yet to fish with them. Usually eat them... I’ve heard the Anglesey bass love them so I’ll be giving it a go this season 👍

@carpykyle

5 жыл бұрын

Also what size hook do you recommend?

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

carpykyle - Loads of fish love them. Wrasse and bass especially 👍🏻🎣

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

carpykyle - match the hook to the bait. But a 1/0-3/0 is fine for smaller fish and baits. I use 6/0’s when using joey mackerel livebait for bass.

what size hooks were you using for prawn?

@TheFishLocker

Жыл бұрын

Size 2 or 3/0

@pgmerovingian

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker thanks John

what is the size of that circle hook?

@TheFishLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Pigeon Corner In Uk - I can’t remember exactly off the top of my head. Possibly 1/0-2/0. I’ll have a look in my tackle box tomoro and let you know. 😉👍🏻🎣

@pigeoncornerinuk6957

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Thanks

@hellome357

5 жыл бұрын

The Fish Locker I know your fishing in Cornwall but would be really nice if you could tell me where

Float stops are a lot better than elastics

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

And what happens when you want to set it at 40ft? You will often find that I do things a certain way for a reason. 👍🏻

John, have you watched your video t with the added subtitles? This fairly new feature on KZread is not only off-putting by blanking the screen but 90% of the time it doesn't make sense. I'm quickly going off KZread.

@thursbmx

3 жыл бұрын

John I've just found out that subtitles can be turned off. BTW in these days and times your videos are a welcome change.

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- Haha. Yeah Malcolm the subtitles are autogenerated and don't understand proper English.

Your videos keep be from going ape shit whenever weather is too nautical to go fishing

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

I truly hope that the videos help provide a positive distraction for people during the stressful times. 😊

Are you hiding from the police?

Really refreshing to watch somebody enjoying a belter of a session, cheers.

@TheFishLocker

3 жыл бұрын

- My pleasure mate. I do love my fishing. 😊