How to catch, clean and cook Mackerel and Herring - Delicious and simple | The Fish Locker

How to catch and cook Mackerel. One of the most famous and widely eaten sea fish is the Mackerel. Great fun to catch, attractive to look at and tastes amazing. Here my father in law and I show you how to catch Mackerel and Herring, how to clean and prepare them and then how to cook them in the most delicious ways.
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  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker2 жыл бұрын

    This was a very special video for Jim and I and we hope to be able to do more catch and cooks on the boat together soon. Have a wonderful day everyone and take care. 👍🏻💙

  • @anthonykilleen1712

    @anthonykilleen1712

    2 жыл бұрын

    All the best form Sunderland lads

  • @CUBANSOUL1

    @CUBANSOUL1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great job buddy thanks ❤️

  • @kevinfletcher7471

    @kevinfletcher7471

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is a note book full of knowledge, I am seriously impressed, please keep sharing .

  • @julesdby

    @julesdby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazon do a huge 454g English mustard powder for just under £9 bargain for the amount 👍

  • @trampster7306

    @trampster7306

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very special for all of us John - just fantastic! Jim in his kitchen excelled himself.

  • @RAZGRIZ2F
    @RAZGRIZ2F2 жыл бұрын

    Every time Jim makes an appearance, he puts a smile on my face. I like this man 😁

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is honestly one of the best men I have ever known in my life. 💙

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too kind Raz

  • @neilr4867

    @neilr4867

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 love it when you make an appearance! Always worth a watch. All the best from Australia 👍

  • @rossfrench1859

    @rossfrench1859

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I like the way he takes you out of your comfort zone.

  • @aillyia
    @aillyia2 жыл бұрын

    Jim needs to have his own cooking channel on KZread. Something that encourages people to try different species of fish than typical.

  • @AconiteVirtu

    @AconiteVirtu

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d watch the hell out of that!!

  • @deannaduffee6453

    @deannaduffee6453

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea!

  • @iangraham1505

    @iangraham1505

    2 жыл бұрын

    He'd have a subscriber in New Zealand if he did 😊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have mentioned this to Jim and he has just retired after a lifetime of work so is looking to wind down his workload. Right now he is happy to add to our channel. Who knows, in time he may want to do his own. 😊👍🏻

  • @iangraham1505

    @iangraham1505

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker Well he certainly does "add" to the channel 😊 His cumin and tumeric beer battered fish with mango chutney mayonnaise is now a regular at our table, usually with Rig (like your Smoothound) or Snapper (similar to your Couch's Bream)

  • @jamescleary5198
    @jamescleary51982 жыл бұрын

    Great seeing you and Jim on the boat together and I love it when Jim puts you in check at the dinner table - “no John you have to eat the skin as well” 🤣🤣 you can see his passion for cooking and the memories it brought back for him. Great job guys 👍🏼

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha. He is honestly one of the best men I have ever met. 😊👍🏻

  • @trampster7306

    @trampster7306

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I would have given my right arm to be there John! Luckily, I'm left handed!

  • @Jimmyfisher121
    @Jimmyfisher121 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot describe the enjoyment of watching you both out on the boat and then the magic Jim works in the kitchen, thank you both so much for a new look at why I should hurry up and get fishing in the sea.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊👍🏻

  • @cynnsmith9434
    @cynnsmith94342 жыл бұрын

    That was so lovely. Nice to see Jim on the boat and his food a true delight. Glad you both enjoyed it,

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We LOVED IT!!

  • @johncorby7894
    @johncorby78942 жыл бұрын

    This is entertainment at its best, you guy's make a team that can't be beaten, congratulations.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊

  • @Beth_kolb5510
    @Beth_kolb55102 жыл бұрын

    I love everything you forage and you are respectful. It's awesome. Your show is very calming right before bed too. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you enjoy the videos. 😊👍🏻

  • @StellarSailor
    @StellarSailor2 жыл бұрын

    I adore these shows. It’s like therapy!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad that you enjoy them. 😊

  • @looneygooner1960
    @looneygooner19602 жыл бұрын

    Awesome session on the boat, great catch and cook up, lovely variation of flavours and methods, cheap fish turned into posh nosh, what a team John & Jim #Tightlines

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mackerel if done right and eaten fresh are amazing eating fish. 😊

  • @berniecoles2337
    @berniecoles23372 жыл бұрын

    Like a millpond John. I’ve always found watching Jim in the kitchen to be very calming, like sitting with your grandparents and listening to the clock tick on the wall. Such a lovely gentleman.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful. 😊

  • @Chgtuber
    @Chgtuber2 жыл бұрын

    This video was a real treat in several ways. Good to see you and Jim out on the boat together. It was fun to see all the meal creation for herring and mackerel and the side dishes. Lastly the eating and description of the dishes and a sit down together for a meal was delicious 😋. Thank you so much 😊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I am glad that you enjoyed joining us. I know I say it every time but it really was delicious. 💙

  • @amysusanapplepie199
    @amysusanapplepie1992 жыл бұрын

    This absolutely the best video by far!!! The special relationship you have with Jim, moves me so deeply. You're such a dear man to be so patient and engaged when you speak to him. Also with your son James, I just realized. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. 😊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our son James is named after Jim, I am truly blessed to have both of them in my life. 💙

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cooking is a joy to me Amy, never a chore, will keep sharing for as long as I’m able. Thank you for your kind words

  • @lethPointer
    @lethPointer2 жыл бұрын

    just lovely seeing you two fishing and cooking

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a wonderful day. 😊👍🏻

  • @jimmy2thymes916
    @jimmy2thymes9162 жыл бұрын

    Just two guys being dudes in the kitchen. Love it. Great video. I have never had fresh mackerel. Everything looked great!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fresh is definitely best with Mackerel. 👍🏻😊

  • @Floody2010
    @Floody2010 Жыл бұрын

    You're an inspiration, John. I watch all your videos with my dad. I've taken your knowledge and used it in my own fishing. Such a great presenter - you certainly should have your own show on TV.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m just glad if they videos have been helpful for you. 😊👍🏻

  • @dankoftinoff8119
    @dankoftinoff81195 ай бұрын

    I love how passionate Jim was about the Mackerel dish, great video!

  • @MattyO-72
    @MattyO-722 жыл бұрын

    Great to see Jim catch some fish ! Looked like a great day together, culminating in a nice meal. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Matt

  • @MrJustinc222
    @MrJustinc2222 жыл бұрын

    can't help but love the dynamic with you and Jim, he's a diamond and you are too! :)

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful isn’t he. 😊

  • @joanneash3305
    @joanneash33052 жыл бұрын

    I just love to watch him cooking. He’s in his happy place. Just warms my heart.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is wonderful isn't he. 😊

  • @PilzE.
    @PilzE.2 жыл бұрын

    This brings back so many cool memories with my dad and me, out in his 5-man dingy, feathering for mackerel off the Noth Devon coast, Watermouth Harbour, between Coombe Martin and Ilfracombe. We could only stay out for an hour or two at most and the boat would be filled with fish. I'd then walk around the camp site, Big Meadow, with my sisters and sell the excess to fish to other campers, 10p a fish. Ahhhh, the glorious smell of fresh caught, BBQ`d mackerel. Happy, HAPPY days indeed. 😊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy memories. 😊💙

  • @yvonnetresidder9171
    @yvonnetresidder9171 Жыл бұрын

    Jim you are not a fisherman, but you are one hell of a cook ( chef ). Keep these wonderful videos coming John, they a great.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We each have our talents. 😊

  • @123spleege
    @123spleege2 жыл бұрын

    I am in California and these videos have totally got me possessed!!!!! I must head to the northern California coast and start mucking about. I love shellfish of all kinds and Fish Locker Dude explains what you're looking at and looking for. The idea of bringing a small camping stove, digging up some amazing seafood, and feasting is so very cool. KInd of like gold prospecting. Excellent videos!!!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is just like prospecting. You have some great family fun and if you are successful, a tastey meal at the end of it all. 😊👍🏻

  • @tonyallen1953
    @tonyallen19532 жыл бұрын

    Jim knows his stuff amazing recipe cant wait to try it.Thanks for posting 😀

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let us know how you get on with it mate. 👍🏻

  • @stephenking78
    @stephenking782 жыл бұрын

    Absolute pleasure to watch, the commentary from you both was top notch. Never cease to be amazed by Jim’s talent. The food made my mouth water, hope to see much more of this type of content. Thank you both so much, take care👏👏👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen and take care. 😊👍🏻

  • @travis2557
    @travis25572 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my new favorite, the stories an knowledge of the older generation is priceless. Thanks sharing 👍👍👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Travis. 😊

  • @manwithapan7081
    @manwithapan7081 Жыл бұрын

    The best of Jim’s dishes. What a jem!

  • @gregthomas2904
    @gregthomas29042 жыл бұрын

    So nice to see Jim out and about with you. Good job Jim!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a great time. 😊👍🏻

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith68712 жыл бұрын

    Another great session! Absolutely love when the catch hits Jim's kitchen. Learn so much from him. Very nice gentlemen 🤠

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is wonderful isn’t he 😊💙

  • @davidhall1779
    @davidhall17792 жыл бұрын

    love the catch and cooks with Jim. keep up the good works.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @keithhaynes8079
    @keithhaynes80792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you both they looked delicious and so easy to do, at 76 I wish I lived near to you.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Still a spring chicken then? 😉

  • @deanjohnson4109
    @deanjohnson41092 жыл бұрын

    Love Jim - Should have his own cookery show- My eyes glaze over when a pro shows one how to make a mustard/ Hollandaise Sause out of a simple 28 ingredients.

  • @clearwaterboating
    @clearwaterboating2 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch your videos, I ether grow as a fisherman or as a cook!! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am really pleased to hear that. 😊👍🏻

  • @stevagaga
    @stevagaga2 жыл бұрын

    You guys have a quite good chemistry for father/son-in-laws😂. I am glad for you John, I wish that I am that lucky, and I look forward for more of you guys. Great video, good food, and the fishing part was almost not necessary.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t have asked for better.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Made in heaven!!

  • @jamesrussell1979
    @jamesrussell19797 ай бұрын

    Love ❤️ these videos especially about filleting fish and cooking them ..I love ❤️ fish ....God bless from Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    7 ай бұрын

    I do show the filleting in an as many videos as it suitable.

  • @twotanks6427
    @twotanks64272 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are great family entertainment. Appreciate your attitude in only taking what you need.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I am glad you share our views on sustainability 😊

  • @MarkSmith-gt4kq
    @MarkSmith-gt4kq2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely found the Mackerel and Herring catch, clean and cook episode extremely interesting! Being an American here in Wisconsin, U.S.A. , the preparation methods are something I'd love to try in my kitchen. I was unfamiliar with some of the preparation ingredients, but I may try some substitutes using the methods I saw Jim using. I love the " On the water" fishing videos. But once in awhile seeing how those fish are prepared would be interesting. Another very informative video, John. Because of my health I can no longer travel. But watching Your videos is a real adventure for me! Thanks Again!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry to hear that you can no longer travel, but hope you can do so vicariously through our videos. 😊👍🏻

  • @heathrowism
    @heathrowism2 жыл бұрын

    You can’t beat fresh caught and cooked mackerel for an early breakfast 😋

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing isn’t it. 😊

  • @geoffsharp7713
    @geoffsharp77132 жыл бұрын

    Another unbelievable Jim masterclass...I swear he needs a tv show. If he held two slices of bread up to your ears and called you an idiot sandwich I’d pith my pants lol

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @davidb.7093
    @davidb.70932 жыл бұрын

    Every video you upload has something different and this was no exception. From catching the fish to the creative cooking it's a marvellous adventure. Creativity in the kitchen to the actual dishes served make this a real treat for us the viewers. Well done to both of you and thanks for posting.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad that you enjoy the variety and effort we put into the videos David. 😊

  • @MartinHubbard1
    @MartinHubbard12 жыл бұрын

    This one made me feel so hungry, another gem of a video, lovely to see Jim on the boat and in his kitchen preparing such wonderful food...

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a wonderful day 😊

  • @d1g1taldan
    @d1g1taldan2 жыл бұрын

    Always love your videos John, but when Jim "does his stuff" in the kitchen, it makes it for me. What a top bloke to have as a father in law.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is honestly one of the best men I have ever known. 😊

  • @soloadventures9273
    @soloadventures92732 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen anyone use oats instead of breadcrumbs on fish but it’s definitely something I’m going to try next time I get some mackerel!! Another great video as always and Jim’s cooking always gets me hungry!! 😋😍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give it a try. It was lovely.

  • @FindingFishUK
    @FindingFishUK2 жыл бұрын

    Old skool traditional cooking of your own caught fish is always a win, BUT you've godda feel lucky having Jim to cook the gourmet stuff for you, great side pairings...you sure know how to make someone hungry and wanna go fishing all in the same video don't you. Spot on as ever John all the best, keep on enjoying life its great!👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are truly bless to have Jim. I couldn’t have asked for a better father in law.

  • @Richardjdocherty
    @Richardjdocherty2 жыл бұрын

    It’s so lovely seeing a son and father in law hanging out like this - didn’t see a mackerel in shore all summer last year at Swanage

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mackerel we’re very patchy last year. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @at7595
    @at75952 жыл бұрын

    Morning John, Moring Jim.... Love Sundays and glad to see Jim abord!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We hope to do many more in the coming weeks. 😊👍🏻

  • @mauriziowilliams6028
    @mauriziowilliams60282 жыл бұрын

    That is a really great video, loved both the fishing and the cooking, you’re a lucky guy John having a father-in-law like that, looks like you have a great friendship. The food looks fantastic, mackerel is my favourite eating fish, and Jim cooked them beautifully!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have been so blessed with Jim as my father in law. 😊

  • @trentfox6436
    @trentfox64362 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the videos with Jim such a treasure and so talented

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful isn’t he. 😊💙

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning39762 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see Jim out there with you.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a great day. 😊

  • @davidwilkinson333
    @davidwilkinson3332 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video! Genuine, spontaneous passion and camaraderie. You could almost smell the food too! Bring on the next one, guys!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David and take care mate. 👍🏻

  • @nipponjim7815
    @nipponjim78152 жыл бұрын

    Smell-O-Vision coming in Loud & Clear here!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @dragondane4807
    @dragondane48072 жыл бұрын

    My favorite videos are costoral foresting-videos and a cook up afterwards on the beach, that is just the best!. But thanks again for another great video

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love those too but the conditions aren’t always right for that.

  • @paulrollings9606
    @paulrollings96062 жыл бұрын

    Great video upload. Showing videos like this are seriously useful since both Mackerel and Herring are affordable and easily accessible fish for the average person like me to buy. How you guys prepared and cooked them too provided that much needed inspiration and has helped me to deviate significantly to how I would ordinarily cook these. An entertaining and enjoyable video to watch throughout. Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Paul. The reason we experiment so much with recipes is to provide people with alternatives and new experiences. Best wishes and have a wonderful day. 😊👍🏻

  • @bonzo1928
    @bonzo1928 Жыл бұрын

    This was the third video that I have watched on your channel. I am a keen fisherman but in a warm water climate. Great recipes and tips on cleaning and cooking. Great channel!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I am glad to hear even though we are not local to you that you enjoy our videos. 😊👍🏻

  • @bonzo1928

    @bonzo1928

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker Thanks, we do get mackerel here from Norway and Japan so I will be giving Jim's soused mackerel recipe a crack!

  • @bonzo1928

    @bonzo1928

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to be a pest, is the oven temperature at 150degrees centigrade or farenheit?

  • @TheSeveth
    @TheSeveth Жыл бұрын

    hi Jim its nice to see you out fishing with John hope you had an amazing trip and caught lots of fish

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We had a lovely time.

  • @healesvillepottery234
    @healesvillepottery2342 жыл бұрын

    Makrill my favourite fish. I used to catch it as a kid growing up in Sweden. Dont eat it it now living in Australia. Everytime I visit Swed I always look forward to eating it. One thing I really miss.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It tastes wonderful doesn't it. 😊

  • @billymkirkwood4956
    @billymkirkwood4956 Жыл бұрын

    Aww lads this truly is gold, from a sustainable oily fish. Herring, Mackerel and Sardines.. line caught, different ways to prepare and cook. Hugh Fearnley would be proud of this, great work so informative fantastic upload ❤🙏😎

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Hugh who? Haha. 🤣

  • @billymkirkwood4956

    @billymkirkwood4956

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker Hugh fFearnly Whitinstal 😁

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billymkirkwood4956 never heard of her. 👍🏻

  • @Gordie79hamilton
    @Gordie79hamilton2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see Jim out on the boat for a wee change. That was a masterclass in pairing side dishes to oily fish! Fantastic choice of preparations for the fish too. Utterly mouthwatering. 👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely lip smackingly good. 👌🏻😊

  • @markielpilos
    @markielpilos2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Uncle John and Uncle Jim! Thanks for taking us on your adventure today!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure. 😊

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark21882 жыл бұрын

    What another wonderful video and Jim yet again makes something amazing and those simple colourful flavourful dishes he made to accompany the humble mackerel were amazing. Really would love for him to produce a fish locker cookbook because I would definitely buy it

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I shall ask him to try to find the time. 😊

  • @trampster7306

    @trampster7306

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker If it happens, put me down for a copy John! Not far for me to have a drive down & collect it!

  • @debraanneclark2188

    @debraanneclark2188

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I eagerly await it if he does

  • @gpero8680
    @gpero86802 жыл бұрын

    I finally get to go on my first time fishing this Thursday in the sea. I’m told it will be for Mackerel. Now I know how to filet and cook them. Thank you gentlemen!

  • @michaelgould303
    @michaelgould3032 жыл бұрын

    Jim's a great addition to the videos

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is wonderful isn’t he. 😊

  • @shttickets7960
    @shttickets79602 жыл бұрын

    More Jim he's a great addition to the channel!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is brilliant isn’t he. 💙

  • @tastyneck
    @tastyneck2 жыл бұрын

    I love mackerel. My mom was Japanese and one of my favorite meals as a kid that she'd make was grilled mackerel and rice with a grated daikon and ponzu dipping sauce. Mackerel will always have a special place to me.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a wonderful fish. 😊👍🏻

  • @williamwinsor7376

    @williamwinsor7376

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best I’ve ever had in japan

  • @AnonYmousxxx69420xxx
    @AnonYmousxxx69420xxx2 жыл бұрын

    My family is from the UK, about 150 years ago to the US. Our Sunday meal would have been fried bass, catfish or bream, maybe a ham or cast iron fried chicken if there were enough family that week, some quick-pickled onions and cucumber salad, fresh raw onions, fresh tomatoes sliced, roasted corn on the cob, fresh green beans, fried grit cakes. Very humble, yet so damned delicious. My grandmother would have certainly baked a pecan pie or a coconut cake. We never had Sunday Roast, but we did have some Sunday feasts. It depended on the harvest of the farm and the time of year. She still had the accent, and I never realized it until much later in life. My daughter bought me a DNA test as a holiday gift, and I found out that I am 100% from the isles. Mostly Welsh with my names, but a bit of everything else, genetically.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    You will find the Europe is a wonderful melting pot of ancestry 😊

  • @markielpilos
    @markielpilos2 жыл бұрын

    Happiness is a full belly and a good day on the boat. Thank you for teaching me so many flavour combination! Thank you again for fishing AND cooking lessons.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure. 😊

  • @just1boronut
    @just1boronut2 жыл бұрын

    Probably your best one yet. Loved it, many thanks. 👏👏👏👏

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you enjoyed the video. 😊👍🏻

  • @sundayboss3062
    @sundayboss3062 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate John the journey of fishing and cooking lesson and they are awesome. Thanks

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊🎣

  • @glenpierce777
    @glenpierce7772 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely bloody magic, I love Herring in all it's guises. Well done John and Jim for some great prep and cooking tips.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure Glen. 👍🏻

  • @rheidtech
    @rheidtech Жыл бұрын

    Watch one of your vids every day. Just awesome. Jim is such a good cook. Learn something every vid. 👍🌄🥃

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    A video a day keeps the stress away. 😊

  • @mikesaul8711
    @mikesaul87112 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic upload John, makes Sunday night special, nice to see Jim out and about, love the herrings,know what you mean about hairs in your mouth 🤣🤣.kind regards Mike. Norfolk. Tight lines mate.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mike and take care mate. 👍🏻

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts65942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you John and Jim, a wonderful catch and cook , appreciate the effort for this video sirs ! 🎣👍🏼

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure. 😊

  • @6412mars
    @6412mars2 жыл бұрын

    Jim seems a lovely fella and quite the chef...Enjoyed you both immensely!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful 😊

  • @richardbarnes8800
    @richardbarnes88002 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much to you both. After a last season no success , caught 4 mackerel on bbq ,thanks for your help

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure. 😊

  • @HealthThroughNutrition
    @HealthThroughNutrition2 жыл бұрын

    I love Jim's cooking, looks absolutely delicious.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    So do we. 💙

  • @danielfranklin9007
    @danielfranklin90072 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as always just makes me so hungry!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha. My stomach is rumbling now thinking about it. 🤣

  • @curricangaliciacongustavoc7879
    @curricangaliciacongustavoc78792 жыл бұрын

    El señor mayor es un gran cocinero , disfruté muchísimo verlo preparar ese pescado , un gran saludo para los dos

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is my father in law and he is a wonderful chef isn’t he. 💙

  • @ralphtorrance655
    @ralphtorrance6552 жыл бұрын

    Firstly it is wonderful to see you and Jim together - more please! Herring and mackerel in oatmeal the most wonderful dish!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We look forward to many more videos like this. 😊👍🏻

  • @Lulu-jl5zd
    @Lulu-jl5zd2 жыл бұрын

    This must be the perfect vlog! Beautiful morning... great fishing... lots of tips and then Jim cooked up an absolute storm! Fun fact: back in the day women would follow herring down the east coast to fillet gut them and put them in barrels to sell. To get the job they would have to fill a barrel and the boss would then take the rings off and let the boards fall away. If the herring stayed in the shape of the barrel you got the job if not that was that as they would not pay for you to travel from Eyemouth right down to Ramsgate following the fish!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. 👍🏻

  • @Mango-fy3ot
    @Mango-fy3ot2 жыл бұрын

    the arrival of the mackerel has always been a sign of spring to me

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We get them right through the winter. 😊👍🏻

  • @JayyBee5557
    @JayyBee55572 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking breakfast, fresh mackerel, wow

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fresh is always best. 😉👍🏻

  • @saragandey8625
    @saragandey86253 ай бұрын

    Stunning meal feel so hungry watching this

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    3 ай бұрын

    I am glad you enjoyed watching.

  • @guygrundy6647
    @guygrundy66472 жыл бұрын

    Just got back after catching numerous mackerel after a morning out on the Gulf coast in Florida...using spoons while trolling. Going straight on the barbecue!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bet they tasted delicious. 😊

  • @lizg5574
    @lizg55742 жыл бұрын

    Ohhh, to have mackerel again! I don't enjoy it smoked (which we can occasionally get - it's just too over processed and you don't taste the true flavour) and we can't even buy it frozen! Canned - nah, again, too processed. It needs eating the way Jim prepared it. Envy isn't a nice trait, but I do feel pangs right now! Thanks for sharing! And I love the idea of beetroot and orange together - something to try another day! Soused mackerel takes me back to visits to my great aunt, for tea, on a Saturday ... so many memories!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Simple is often the best way. 😊

  • @trampster7306

    @trampster7306

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you can't get fresh Mackerel Liz, Tinned Mackerel drained makes a good Mackerel Pate with Garlic, Black Pepper, Vinegar & Mayonaisse!

  • @lizg5574

    @lizg5574

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@trampster7306 where I am, it only comes in a tomato sauce - over processed and really not good. So I'll just keep my memories of mackerel past! Thanks anyway! x

  • @trampster7306

    @trampster7306

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lizg5574 It can sometimes be hard to find here, but we get it in Brine, Olive oil, or Tomato sauce! xx

  • @marketmade
    @marketmade2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite fish to eat is mackerel,even fresh mackerel on its own grilled or fried is up their with the best of fish 🎣

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love it.

  • @barryconway
    @barryconway2 жыл бұрын

    Drooling here. Thanks to Jim and yourself for that. I can't say I have a wealth of experience but having experienced pan-fried, fresh caught mackerel, with buttered brown bread, I can confidently say that, in my limited experience, there's no finer meal. Happy to be proven wrong though ((o;

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    In that situation anyone would be happy.

  • @mrstamp5121
    @mrstamp51212 жыл бұрын

    Good lad bin waiting for my dose of Fish Locker

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you enjoyed the video. 😊👍🏻

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse9571 Жыл бұрын

    smashing the flavours thats what makes a real good cook jim dont mess about fair play

  • @rosswaiton7710
    @rosswaiton77102 жыл бұрын

    This has made me really look forward to the mad mackie season. Can't believe I've never floured and fried them like that. It's so obvious and straightforward. Great stuff Jim n John

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Simple and yet absolutely delicious. 😊

  • @dukeonthewater
    @dukeonthewater2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, really enjoyed watching this, from hook to plate via pan, lovely.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed it mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @redfog42
    @redfog422 жыл бұрын

    Love Herring, one of my favourite. Not keen on mackerel, but husband loves them both! Yummy!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love them both. 😊

  • @mattstrawbridge3342
    @mattstrawbridge33422 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, and Jim, that was lovely as always, always a pleasure to watch, always something to learn. It’s been so long since i got out on a boat, so long in fact we struggled to catch Mackerel for bait, glad to see the stocks are back round the South West. My brother and I always had a bag of seasoned flour, a stove and a pan, bit of oil, there’s nothing tastier than a fresh ‘joey’ filet, straight off the hook and into the pan. Delicious healthy and under rated species. Thank you!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure Matt. 😊👍🏻

  • @mattstrawbridge3342

    @mattstrawbridge3342

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @darrenquirk2269
    @darrenquirk22692 жыл бұрын

    Great video fellas. I'm looking forward to when the mackerel make it up the coast to us. Herring are even better, one of the best tasting things in the sea in my opinion.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stunning aren’t they. 😊

  • @dawnhaynes7784
    @dawnhaynes77842 жыл бұрын

    Good to see Jim fishing and cooking loved it

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a wonderful time 😊

  • @ShawnChang6453
    @ShawnChang64532 жыл бұрын

    Wholesome meal....now I'm going to cook myself a meal for treat🥰

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy. 😊👍🏻

  • @conoromeara8974
    @conoromeara89742 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Ireland again! I enjoyed this video! I know that flavor, a shot of Ouzo springs to mind! Was never a fan, even cooked!! Keep the videos coming.. I work in a fishing shop in Co. Kerry, you are more than welcome come here and ‘stealth camp’ with your young lad! and we’ll show you all the secret spots!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Conor. Please send me a PM to the fishlocker instagram about this secret spots as I'd love to come over camping with James. 😊

  • @tobyjugg6202
    @tobyjugg62022 жыл бұрын

    What a great pair you 2 are !!!!! Oh boy, what a chef Jim is - takes the most humble ingredients and without any posing nonsense produces food that I can smell through my screen - just brilliant. I am so happy to subscribe and get cracking on these recipes.

  • @kirkbridetower5199
    @kirkbridetower51992 жыл бұрын

    Mackerel is underappreciated for how beautiful they are! Always thought they were cool to look at. Great video, and a very animated Jim today!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mackerel are wonderful fish. 👍🏻🐟

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uncontainable joy!!

  • @Wellin220365
    @Wellin2203652 жыл бұрын

    Yet another EXCELLENT video 👍👍👍👍 The smiles on both your faces throughout says it all 👍👍👍👍👍 I love love Mackerel and will definitely be trying this out👍👍👍👍🙏🙏 Thank you both for taking time and effort to make this video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Gareth and take care mate 😊👍🏻🐟

  • @scoobysnacks209
    @scoobysnacks2092 жыл бұрын

    great video great company keep them coming. so fresh . there is something about catching your own dinner and sharing it with friends and family .you guys are living the dream i would love it .peace to you all

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Take care sir. 😊