Sea Fishing UK - Exploring areas of reef in Winter for fish to eat!! | The Fish Locker

Sea fishing on the Cornwall coast can offer some wonderful species to catch if you adapt what you are doing. This time of year you really have to make the most of any opportunity you can. Here I explore areas of reef on the drift with lures and float fished baits to find fish for my family to eat. A difficult day means I need to search around but find some incredible fish!! This video was filmed 2 days before the end of the recreational bass season.
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  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

    This video was filmed on November 29th 2022. Current regulations for 2022 are that any bass caught by a recreational angler between December 1st - 31st 2022 must be catch and release. 👍🏻🐟

  • @burntre1

    @burntre1

    Жыл бұрын

    Is there a minimum size for mackerel? Thanks.

  • @kieranthompson6655

    @kieranthompson6655

    Жыл бұрын

    @@burntre1 30cm

  • @MrAcuta73

    @MrAcuta73

    Жыл бұрын

    People really give you a hard time about it watching the video weeks/months later? Here in Oregon we have salmon/steelhead regulations that require a PHD in Law just to understand, and I don't often see people whining about closed seasons (our quota-based system can open/close multiple times within a "season"). Kinda interesting, honestly. Do you have a physical address we can send things to? I want to send you a couple of better descenders we use here often. A shallow-er water one, and a deep water one. Because it's Christmas and there's a better mouse trap to be had.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrAcuta73 that’s really generous of you. Send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page and I’ll send you the PO Box. 😊👍🏻

  • @MrAcuta73

    @MrAcuta73

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker Ugh....I don't have FB, and never will. If you take my user name. Edit: Deleted information.

  • @stevepitts7998
    @stevepitts7998 Жыл бұрын

    A fitting end to our bass open season John 👏 Meanwhile - bass landings into Newlyn between 29th November and 14th December total 11 tonnes. Average size of fish grade 4, so approx. @1.5kgs ... 7,000 plus bass.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. And your point being Steve?

  • @neilbowie3513
    @neilbowie3513 Жыл бұрын

    Another great and entertaining video.Brilliant Wrasse you looked well chuffed with that and rightfully so. Thanks for taking us with you. I don't know if you know that a large size hyperdermic needle is great for decompressing fish, you can hear the air coming out wait until you cant hear it before you remove. Love to you and yours.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I am aware of that technique. 😊👍🏻

  • @ianturner3033
    @ianturner3033 Жыл бұрын

    A great watch as always John.♥️ What a magnificent wrasse.😲 Love your respect and care for the fish.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice mixed catch, but missed not seeing a dogfish.🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing your skills and tips.👏👏👍👍 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. I didn’t miss not catching a doggy!! 🤣

  • @yvonnetresidder9171
    @yvonnetresidder9171 Жыл бұрын

    Second time around. I found it very interesting the way you revived the wrasse, you understand fish so well. I would never have thought any of that, nor would I have known what to do.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It all comes from experience. Some fish suffer worse than others and unfortunately some cannot be saved.

  • @joycehennequin8469
    @joycehennequin8469 Жыл бұрын

    Good afternoon John 😊 even though you only got the one fish to take home....it was worth it,more would be nice but it was such l lovely day calm and quiet day.l could of fallen a sleep on your boat that day. Definitely had a calming affect on me lol.Wishing you and your family all the very best and taking this opportunity to wish you a fabulous Christmas and good health and lots of happiness in 2023.....not forgetting great fishing,stay safe dear friends 🌱🌱🌱💞

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Joyce and have a wonderful day. If I don’t speak to you again before Christmas we wish you and your family all the very best. 😊💙🎄

  • @michaelmunro9551
    @michaelmunro9551 Жыл бұрын

    John i have recently re-started sea fishing after a long break ( about 40 years) and i have been totally inspired by you U-Tube exploits. The re-education i have learned from your fantastic videos have given me a new thirst for fishing, The workshops on rig making and boats fishing sessions have re-kindled my desire to get back out fishing and i wanted to thank you for all you do and the lessons you so happily pass on. Thank you. And please keep doing what you do its amazing. Mick

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Mick, I am really stoked to hear you are excited to get back fishing again and am so pleased that our videos have helped you on your way. Good luck and let us know how you get on mate. 👍🏻🎣

  • @andyharris17able

    @andyharris17able

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for you , bit jealous. .

  • @PilzE.

    @PilzE.

    Жыл бұрын

    Same story here, Michael. John, you've a LOT to answer for to all of the wives of the new sea anglers YOU have created! Eternally grateful, Sir!

  • @mikeweston3514

    @mikeweston3514

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this reply I'm same back to sea fishing after yrs regards from North Wales

  • @leonmarkrodziewicz279

    @leonmarkrodziewicz279

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker Makes me want to move back to Blighty and start sea fishing again. Miss it so much!

  • @trig6712
    @trig6712 Жыл бұрын

    It has been a really most interesting year watching you being with you online many many thanks John ~Trig

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Trig. Best wishes and merry Christmas bud 👍🏻🎄

  • @TerenceGarbett
    @TerenceGarbett Жыл бұрын

    Thats the most beautiful Rass I have ever seen John, Tel G

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful aren’t they. 😊

  • @TerenceGarbett

    @TerenceGarbett

    Жыл бұрын

    to use your words "stunning" John

  • @unearthed-detecting-tv
    @unearthed-detecting-tv Жыл бұрын

    Well done john, good to see you on the bass

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate. 👍🏻

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 Жыл бұрын

    the sea was so peaceful, sunlight on the water, what a beautiful video, thanks.

  • @steveburt1824
    @steveburt1824 Жыл бұрын

    That Ballan Wrasse was absolutely stunning. What a great catch.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t see many that size do you. Proper kelp donkey. 🤣

  • @dongkhaora
    @dongkhaora Жыл бұрын

    Hello brother, nice to watch your fishing video.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    😊👍🏻

  • @mikeycityify
    @mikeycityify Жыл бұрын

    John, you have such a stoic look about you. I reckon you wouldn't even make a face if you happen to jam your toes into something by accident. lol Thanks for all this content. truly, you are an inspiration.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Very occasionally I do utter the smallest of curses when I stub my toes but you are close to being right. 🤣

  • @mikeycityify

    @mikeycityify

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker You are allowed once or twice haha

  • @PandoraChaser2
    @PandoraChaser2 Жыл бұрын

    What a great little session in lovely conditions. Stunning Ballan too. Great little disgorger and neat descender trick too. Great stuff and Tight Lines.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

  • @drumcondraapache521
    @drumcondraapache521 Жыл бұрын

    HI John love coming in from work as work late nites and seeing a new upload from your channel , please please show us around your boat in a video upload ,as its would be like a my best car video to us guys who love being out on the water . Lots of love from IRELAND to you and your family , PS you are now up there in my eyes with John Wilson ok your more enjoyable Matt hayes but please dont starting kissing the fish like Rex hunt . Many thanks for your hard work , regards Pat

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a few videos showing the boat. Including one on the Fishlocker workshop channel.

  • @redouanepeche
    @redouanepeche Жыл бұрын

    Everything is beautiful that you find us with on your hunt

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I agree.

  • @stephenking78
    @stephenking78 Жыл бұрын

    Never seen a wrasse so big, well done you. Despite the mixed areas you fished those Bass were so impressive and I hope to see it featured in Jim’s kitchen. Thanks for the valued tips and information you share with us all. Take care John👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is my pleasure Stephen. Take care and best wishes to the family. 😊👍🏻🐟

  • @surfpete31
    @surfpete31 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, excellent vid as always. Had two shore session where I am from round the coast to you, nothing caught but a pleasure trying. (from the guy that spoke to you in the supermarket a week or so ago 👍).

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Small world isn’t it. Well at least you got out there and gave it a go. 👍🏻

  • @milorudge5110
    @milorudge5110 Жыл бұрын

    Last time my eyes popped out and I was sent back to bed. Years ago now; but ,I, too survived! Happy days. KEEP IT UP.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We will do our best. 😊👍🏻

  • @Llama1077
    @Llama1077 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video John! A good watch on a relaxing Sunday afternoon!👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. 😊🐟

  • @grahamgalt593
    @grahamgalt593 Жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video, ty.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Graham. 😊👍🏻

  • @stuartlast8156
    @stuartlast8156 Жыл бұрын

    Nice fish there ! Thanks for taking us along, always interesting 👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It was my pleasure. 😊👍🏻

  • @jamietipton5054
    @jamietipton5054 Жыл бұрын

    Another cracking video John. 🎉 keep them coming great watch in a cold evening

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers bud.

  • @pgriffiths1234
    @pgriffiths1234 Жыл бұрын

    Yet again John cracking video I’ve been struggling to get out on the boat in Pembrokeshire wales. My plus side was I caught my first ever squid last night it wasn’t a monster but me and the daughter have tryed hard to get one. We were so happy got it home and the whole family tryed it and ate it. I’m buzzing so happy 🙈

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done Paul. Catching a target species you’ve put effort into is a great feeling isn’t it. 😊👍🏻🦑

  • @Nick_Jarrett
    @Nick_Jarrett Жыл бұрын

    That ballan wrasse looked like Arnold schwartzenegger at the end of total recall

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. I know the exact scene you mean!! 🤪

  • @marksutton116
    @marksutton116 Жыл бұрын

    Love your calm nature and care of the sea. Just what I need before the last week in school before the Christmas hols.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I am just sharing what I know about the subject I love. 😊🐟

  • @josephwirthlin6860
    @josephwirthlin6860 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you describe what you are doing. Keep up the good work.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is my pleasure Joseph. I hope the information helps folks out. 👍🏻🎣

  • @davidschofield9620
    @davidschofield9620 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful ballan that was great way of returning him to his home great idea john.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    They are simple but really effective. 👍🏻

  • @user-rd1xu4vc8d
    @user-rd1xu4vc8d7 ай бұрын

    Stunning day john and a stunning fish

  • @drowan22
    @drowan22 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I learn so much from you.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help. 👍🏻🎣

  • @neilmolyneux315
    @neilmolyneux315 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John for the vid educational as always

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Neil. 😊

  • @andyharris17able
    @andyharris17able Жыл бұрын

    Great vid and I learned something which is always great .. Nice weather also...

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Every day is a school day mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @phil7301
    @phil7301 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to be back out on the boat with you , ! It's very relaxing to watch 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed joining me mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @adztaylor2277
    @adztaylor2277 Жыл бұрын

    Nice couple of late Bass bud, and always good to see a large Ballan wrasse, always great colours. Good little session, well done. All the best to you and family.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much mate and best wishes to you and your family mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @johnwilliams-um8rw
    @johnwilliams-um8rw Жыл бұрын

    Just awsome once again.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate.

  • @donaldadams5342
    @donaldadams5342 Жыл бұрын

    A lovely video to watch as always John but not one of the most productive days for you. one nice Bass found your line so better luck next time. Hope you & all your family had a good Christmas. Have a safe & happy New Year. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    For the time of year it wasn’t a bad session. It’s hard work this time of year bud.

  • @markielpilos
    @markielpilos Жыл бұрын

    I know you were complaining about the sun the entire time, but the weather was absolutely splendid. The clouds were really really really stunning. Stay safe fishing

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the time of year. That low sun makes it very difficult when driving too. 😊👍🏻

  • @alanoliver5378
    @alanoliver5378 Жыл бұрын

    Them mackerel, perfect bait, I always thought they were a summer species around the UK, obviously all year round, down there mate.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We get our best mackerel fishing in the winter here.

  • @dawnhaynes7784
    @dawnhaynes7784 Жыл бұрын

    Nice fish enjoyed the video as always John

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dawn. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @patwalsh2739
    @patwalsh2739 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wrasse john and a lovely day out on the 🛥

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed joining me Pat. 😊👍🏻

  • @tmrussell1898
    @tmrussell1898 Жыл бұрын

    Every aspect of your channel is class John. From the trips out to the beach combing and the cooking. I’m not far from you and can’t wait to catch a few fish from your estuary next year and from the Dart estuary too. Keep em coming. 👍Thankyou.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and good luck. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @werftv4580
    @werftv4580 Жыл бұрын

    awesome stuff as always, that ocean just looked beautiful!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    On days like this it’s hard to imagine it could be so fierce and unforgiving.

  • @werftv4580

    @werftv4580

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I've been fishing through the salad for the last two months down here, conditions have just been unforgiving. I have the guys ready to take you when you come out here if you like, including a champion yellowtail fisherman...

  • @stevenmurgatroyd2850
    @stevenmurgatroyd2850 Жыл бұрын

    GreT and informative as always John. All the best for Xmas to you and your family

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steven. 👍🏻🎣

  • @RonLaden
    @RonLaden Жыл бұрын

    Hi John a quiet day but it was still a good watch and I always learn something new in your videos.I know you will say you just like to share what you enjoy doing but it's much more than that.The away you explain things in some detail is always going to be a winner with the viewer and your depth of knowledge and experience not just with angling but with wildlife and nature in general is quite amazing.Thanks John for all you keep giving us and I hope you and all your family have a great Christmas. Ron.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    As always mate, it is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻🐟

  • @stoney332
    @stoney332 Жыл бұрын

    Nice bass a good end to the video awesome as usual fairplay

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Tony.

  • @michaelmaher3213
    @michaelmaher3213 Жыл бұрын

    A beauty of a bass john,but what a stonker of a wrasse.love the way you put it back and showed how to do it also.well done and tite lines as always.best wishes to all the family.take care.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Tough session but the weather wasn't bad and you caught dinner. 🔱

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep. I enjoyed myself and got a nice eating fish for my troubles. 😊👍🏻

  • @svenandersen1459
    @svenandersen1459 Жыл бұрын

    You never fail with the sunday upload cheers bud..

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haven’t missed a Sunday upload in over 2 years mate. 😉👍🏻

  • @markhodgson1251
    @markhodgson1251 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos mate, nearly as much as fishing, not yet had the chance of fishing where you are, i will get there though, hello from Pickering and i'll see you in the next one!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I might bring the boat up that way in the summer mate. 😉👍🏻

  • @fatfish6839
    @fatfish6839 Жыл бұрын

    Well done John ....as always very enjoyable to watch

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers bud. Not an easy time of year to find the fish so it’s good to find a few. 👍🏻🎣

  • @fatfish6839

    @fatfish6839

    Жыл бұрын

    @The Fish Locker true John we struggled out there last week But still a few squid to save the day

  • @paulbarton5661
    @paulbarton5661 Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, another great vid, and well done for a great Bass catch. I think all the fish must be in Cornwall at the moment, I was out on my boat from Plymouth on the 29th as well - and not so much as a bite !!! But that is fairly normal 😅

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a difficult time of year mate.

  • @gene296
    @gene296 Жыл бұрын

    Gleaming video, even when you do get out at least for me this time of year, it’s just whiting after whiting haha, worth it when you pull up the bigns

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah this can be a really difficult time of year. Take care Gene. 😊🐟

  • @daystatesniper01
    @daystatesniper01 Жыл бұрын

    Nice bars of sliver there John and that wrasse was a real lunker mate , tight lines

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye they’re stunners to see aren’t they. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @stevenfoster7943
    @stevenfoster7943 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching you catch lots of fish but there are days when you hardly catch anything but that is life,it is how it is.And it's good to see you still show the video unlike some channels when they only seem to catch lots of big fish and never have a quiet day.Keep up the good work and i hope you and Hannah and James have an amazing xmas.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Like I have said from the start Steven. Our videos are honest. Simple, no B/S and true to life. The good days and the bad 😉👍🏻

  • @elkayakfish
    @elkayakfish Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you out again. Take the opportunities when you can lol.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s what it’s all about at this time of year.

  • @Midgaardsormen
    @Midgaardsormen Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always, ty from Denmark

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊👍🏻🐟

  • @grahamallen7228
    @grahamallen7228 Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, wow that Wrasse was a monster!! Glad you managed to get a nice bass for your table. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the videos that you have put out this year. Very enjoyable and very educational. Much appreciated mate. Wishing you and the family a wonderful Christmas & New year. Cheers Graham👍👍🥶🥶🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎄🎄🎅🎅

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Graham. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @nigelpenfold8291
    @nigelpenfold8291 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely bass! I love eating them and i do often.reminds me of black bream which is just as lovely! Nice table fish and fab video👏👏👏👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    They are delicious. 😊👍🏻

  • @joeodonohoe6467
    @joeodonohoe6467 Жыл бұрын

    The best thing about tough days like this John, there's a good day around the corner.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree Joe. I feel like after a hard day you’re owed a good one. 😉👍🏻

  • @joeodonohoe6467

    @joeodonohoe6467

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker and all going well we can share it with you John. Can't wait for the next vid 👍

  • @robilon
    @robilon Жыл бұрын

    Such a relaxing video! As always! We do get a lot horse mackerel and mackerel here in the North Adriatic (Croatia) but we mostly catch them for food, rarely for a bait.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Mackerel are a good eating fish too. 😊👍🏻

  • @WaynJul
    @WaynJul Жыл бұрын

    Those Ballooning spiders can travel a long distance. A lot of them get snagged on my fishing pole. It look like a nice day out fishing with some great weather.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    They’re in trouble if they’re blowing out to sea. 🤣

  • @robwebber1217
    @robwebber1217 Жыл бұрын

    I caught a nice bass a few months back, I text the missus to ask if she wanted me to keep it and she didn't reply for ages so I let it go. After it swam off my phone went off and she said yes please! 😂

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Typical. 🤣🐟

  • @l.r.sfishing4011
    @l.r.sfishing4011 Жыл бұрын

    Them bass was awesome!!!! Haven't had the opportunity to go fishing in a wile really miss it. Loved seeing you use that disender as well! Briliant video as always tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you get out with the rods soon. 😊👍🏻

  • @kierantuohy4635
    @kierantuohy4635 Жыл бұрын

    Think your the “Monty Don” for us people who love your approach to fishing and being with nature. 👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a very prestigious person to be compared to. 😊

  • @kierantuohy4635

    @kierantuohy4635

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. The cream always rises to the top. 👍

  • @paultrigger8492
    @paultrigger8492 Жыл бұрын

    A great video as usual John and what a fine wrasse you caught along with couple nice bass pity you didn't get your pollack mate, your videos are really great viewing many thanks

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll get some next time. 😊👍🏻

  • @baarzenmepper57
    @baarzenmepper57 Жыл бұрын

    hello John another nice video to watch and a wonderful end to the bass season they should also set that here in the Netherlands I think it's just a period of rest for this beautiful sport fish there are still some caught here but most are here left so we must waiting for next season but winter has replaced it cod and dab and beautiful whiting this year 40 cm and more are also caught from the beach so you can enjoy that too I found another nice video to watch until the next one and if it doesn't happen anymore, very nice Christmasdays to you and the fam greetings Willem

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Willem. Take care bud.

  • @baarzenmepper57

    @baarzenmepper57

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker 🧡

  • @thomaswhitty9452
    @thomaswhitty9452 Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant informative video. Thanks again. Never knew that about the salmon farms and wrasse. Good stuff mate thanks

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Every days a school day mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @samuelgarrod8327
    @samuelgarrod8327 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Christmas to all the Lockers ❤️

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sam. 😊👍🏻🎄

  • @lukemacaulay6119
    @lukemacaulay6119 Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke. 👍🏻

  • @garrythompson2110
    @garrythompson2110 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video (as usual) shame about the Pollack, but, it was lovely to see that huge Wrass being released . I look forward to your next edition. 👍👍👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Garry. 😊👍🏻

  • @romasfisherman5386
    @romasfisherman5386 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff as always💪

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @mikeweston3514
    @mikeweston3514 Жыл бұрын

    Hi John great vlog iv been up llandudno myself weekend on pier great fresh weather hope u an family well regards from North Wales

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mike. We’re all good down here mate. 😊👍🏻

  • @melscott9643
    @melscott9643 Жыл бұрын

    Great video , some days are just hard fishing. That wrasse was incredible. 👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    He was a beauty wasnt he. 😊🐟

  • @melscott9643

    @melscott9643

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker i think thats the biggest ive ever seen someone catch, stunning colours as well. Well done mate 👍

  • @dazlee3257
    @dazlee3257 Жыл бұрын

    Nice trip, I took my dad out on the 30th, we had 3 nice ones between us, so a very happy and memorable afternoon. Since then I've mostly been targeting pin whiting on big baits, success rates are quite high with the odd Ray and huss, luckily no decent codling pestering me yet👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow. That is fortunate for you. 🤣

  • @frankofstad4558
    @frankofstad4558 Жыл бұрын

    In all fairness, you did spike that bass first😁 Enjoyable as always.👍 After watching through a lot of your older videos, i understand that the winter season is pretty "dead", ever thought about going to Norway and fish for "skrei"? Its migrating Atlantic cod, not to be confused for coastal cod as they are totally different populations.(DNA and appearance differentiate quite a bit) Skrei has a maximum weight around 50KG, more commonly 10-20KG, anything above 30KG is fairly rare. Costal cod maxes out at about 15KG, rare above 10KG. Season is February. to April, location: Lofoten, Northern Norway.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I am aware of them as a fish. Never caught one though. If I’m honest I don’t really want to go to Norway when it’s winter. 🤣🥶🥶🥶🥶

  • @kirkbridetower5199
    @kirkbridetower5199 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always, there are lots of great videos on here using the Ikejime method of dispatch/bleed out. I wish more ppl would use these methods as well as proper hook removal like you're doing. Ethical fishing makes it more enjoyable knowing your protecting the future of the fisheries. 🐟 🐠 🎣 🦞 ⛵ 🦀

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    And shows the catch the respect it deserves. 👍🏻🐟

  • @bobrobert4173
    @bobrobert4173 Жыл бұрын

    have a great Xmas John and family ...no fishing here in snowy lancs ...maybe a pike session when the ice melts ....great video as always ..cheers ..

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck bud. 👍🏻🎣

  • @tonycamplin8607
    @tonycamplin8607 Жыл бұрын

    A good day out despite not getting a pollock, that lovely bass and wrass more than compensated you though. I know that I've said this before but back in the 1950s and 60s we had a completely different approach. We'd have kept those two smaller bass and released the big one. Way back then there weren't any size limits for sea fish or closed seasons. Hope that you got to collect James on time. That fish will taste lovely, I'm jealous.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Just in time. 😉👍🏻

  • @Richie90090
    @Richie90090 Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, I hope you and family are all good

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richie yeah we are good mate thank you for asking. 😊👍🏻

  • @terryneale3086
    @terryneale3086 Жыл бұрын

    Just back from your part of the world in Leyburn. A Friend based in Catterick got married. We expected snow etc but it didn’t appear. When we got back tonight to Dorset, it was colder and had seen snow. I don’t envy you if you’re out on the boat!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. 🥶

  • @rhysthomas113
    @rhysthomas113 Жыл бұрын

    Another great vid have a good Xmas!!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rhys. 👍🏻

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 Жыл бұрын

    Good one John, not my favourite, good luck, regards to the family. regards from Cyprus. 😍😍🐟🐟

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jacqui. 😊

  • @fishingnorfolk
    @fishingnorfolk Жыл бұрын

    Great video mate. Nature more often than not always has a solution to using nasty chemicals. I will be back out tomorrow in the river estuary at Yarmouth. Whiting and mackerel fest at minute. Just hoping for the cod to arrive. - 5°c tomorrow Going to be, a cold one. Thermal long johns on.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Let’s hope the drop in temp slows the crabs down. 😉🦀🥶

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a bit of a swell came in during the day. Probably some okay waves to surf at the beaches. You should get out there, it's quite a good time. As soon as you said "ex live bait" Monty Python popped into my head. "It's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-parrot!”

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    That was exactly what I was thinking when I said it. 🤣

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts6594 Жыл бұрын

    Well done John, certainly not a straight forward session for you mate, can tell you had to work hard on this one,but very well rewarded with the bass (yum!) A donkey of a wrasse was quite a sight too 😂. Your efforts are appreciated bud👍🏼👍🏼

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    The wrasse was a real clonker wasn’t he!!!

  • @MrAlwaysRight
    @MrAlwaysRight Жыл бұрын

    Much love from Texas. Your videos are some of the best on KZread. You remind me alot of David Attenborough, but for like, fishing. Mainly due to the loads of educational value you provide. Yes, other channels do this, too. But, for a comparison, they're elementary while you're a college professor. I love it. I'm inland and away from the coast, so your videos give me alot of hope and something to look forward to in the future as things I must try. Thank you for what you do.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I am really so pleased to hear that the information I share transfers across well. I always worry about that. Have a wonderful day and take care. 😊🎣

  • @paulgodden2343
    @paulgodden2343 Жыл бұрын

    That looked a hard session. I bet that bass tasted good

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Not been eaten yet. We’ve been too busy it’s been vac packed and is awaiting a special occasion. 😊

  • @Zennofobic
    @Zennofobic Жыл бұрын

    ouuuut on the boat!!! Sorry about the cup, fishing's the better sport! You win even if you don't catch anything

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t follow football at all. If you asked me I wouldn’t even know it was going on.

  • @Zennofobic

    @Zennofobic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I tried my best this year 😂

  • @philchapman9484
    @philchapman9484 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one John atb👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Phil.

  • @johnhay4228
    @johnhay4228 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one !

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊👍🏻

  • @danbaxter2599
    @danbaxter2599 Жыл бұрын

    You weren't the only one that was lured out (pun intended) by the nice weather!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Dan. 👍🏻

  • @ManicFishing
    @ManicFishing Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that mate great sound quality 👌

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ve been nailing them offshore Pollack!! I’m getting itchy feet!!

  • @ManicFishing

    @ManicFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker in a few weeks there going to get bigger and the cold weather keeps the marina weekend Warriors away😉🎣

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ManicFishing - Shame the commercial boys don’t stop.

  • @ManicFishing

    @ManicFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker 😆

  • @topquark22
    @topquark22 Жыл бұрын

    I lived in Cornwall in 1985-1986. Never went fishing; that were my loss.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    I dare say you are right. 😊👍🏻

  • @barleyarrish
    @barleyarrish Жыл бұрын

    enjoy your catch mate

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊👍🏻🐟

  • @joshuajohnson2216
    @joshuajohnson2216 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for Christmas ✌️

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    😊👍🏻🎄

  • @TheDadFaxs
    @TheDadFaxs Жыл бұрын

    I definitely understand wanting a larger fish. As you said you was going out for some freezer fillets. And with two smaller but legal Pollock one bass that you sent back. If I was going for freezer fillets they would have been coming home with me.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    As I explained with the bass I was reluctant to take them. The Pollack I won’t take them unless they are 4-6lb or won’t survive being returned.

  • @TheDadFaxs

    @TheDadFaxs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I understand why you did what you did. I'm just saying as for me freezer fillets if it's legal it's dinner lol

  • @baccoff3308
    @baccoff3308 Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @colinwhite5355
    @colinwhite5355 Жыл бұрын

    Almost drew a bit of a blank regarding your table. Still great to watch, though. I do wonder if you ever hear, “Yes, dad caught nothing, can we have a Chinese?”

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. We aren’t ever in a state where we don’t have food to go on the table mate. 🤣

  • @andrisp9645
    @andrisp9645Ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. 👍🏻🎣