Winter Wreck Fishing in BAD Weather 2021

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Sea fishing in the UK in February is very weather dependant. You need to dodge the storms and take any weather window you can. Here I had a wonderful start to the day playing with a local family pod of dolphins and the some fantastic deep sea fishing on a local wreck. There are some monsters down there!!
    I have included links to some of the tackle that I used in this video below. I hope it helps.
    Shimano TLD 20A - bit.ly/2XGpTJn
    SL30sh - bit.ly/2MZF9yZ
    Ugly Stik GX2 30-50 - bit.ly/3bAkrjy
    Ugly Stik GX2 20-30 - bit.ly/2MVdRK4
    Mackerel Tinsels - bit.ly/3oUYyPy
    C&R Chinu - bit.ly/39oB3YE
    C&R Meat Hook - bit.ly/2XFtrM0
    Lumi Tubing - bit.ly/2MZEKMZ
    Braid - Fireline - bit.ly/2MSDgUH
    Braid - Powerpro - bit.ly/3bBNfIi
    Don't forget to check out our sister channel @The Fish Locker Workshop for helpful reviews and videos.
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  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +75

    I have included links for some of the fishing tackle I used in this video in the description. I hope it helps folks out. Stay safe and tight lines. 😉👍🏻🎣

    • @_auraqlows
      @_auraqlows Před 3 lety +3

      You too :>

    • @knutarnet.hansen2705
      @knutarnet.hansen2705 Před 3 lety +4

      Hi from Risor Norway, a like your fishing films.

    • @mickmcarthur3485
      @mickmcarthur3485 Před 3 lety

      If you tie a piece of lighter line between the rig and weight that line should break before the line on your rig does then you only lose the weight

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver Před 3 lety +4

      John - The dolphins love your boat's bow wave at 00:20, which to me is a good sign. I loved watching them when on a boat dive as when we slowed to approach a dive site, some would hang around to interact with us if we got in the water quickly enough. I always believed that with dolphins with us while diving that any aggressive sharks found other places to be. Stay safe and healthy.

    • @The1Norseman
      @The1Norseman Před 3 lety +3

      @@knutarnet.hansen2705 Good to see more people from our land👍

  • @peidog
    @peidog Před 3 lety +84

    Like my grandad used to tell me, a bad days fishing is always better than a good day at work.Another great up load thanks!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +6

      Amen to that. 🤣🎣

    • @duanekennard3298
      @duanekennard3298 Před 3 lety +2

      The only problem with that saying is when your work is working on a charter fishing boat.LOL.
      Then a bad day of fishing for me means alot of moving around....and customers that sometimes are frustrated.
      But honestly...most customers are just happy to be on the water.

    • @bodge6886
      @bodge6886 Před 3 lety +5

      Oh I entirely agree with your grandad 👍

  • @bozzyboswell5951
    @bozzyboswell5951 Před 3 lety +65

    You are Not just a proper fisherman Mr Locker, but you are clearly a proper English gentleman also!
    I speak for enough of us good blokes who recognise..
    Thank you for the brilliant content you always give us.
    I Hope you have a great year my friend, you deserve it 👍😊

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +6

      Be careful who you say that to mate, you will ruin my reputation. 😉🤣

    • @chrismoose64
      @chrismoose64 Před 3 lety +1

      Proper Yorkshireman now living in the 2nd best county in England 👍😁

  • @artemis5168
    @artemis5168 Před 3 lety +33

    So, I'm a sailor in the USN, been in for about 15 years now. Short sea story involving dolphins:
    One deployment, about 11 years ago, the ship was transitioning from Hawaii to Guam; I was on the midwatch, so it was my teams job to reset the blackout blinders, turn lights on, etc... So dawn breaks, I head out to amidships to reset things, and apart from an absolutely stunning sunrise happening, I notice two things; 1) We were at almost perfect sea state 0, meaning the surface was almost like glass, and 2) the surface looked like it was BOILING. Turns out the ship was being followed by the largest pod of dolphins I've ever seen. Hundreds. Everywhere. Both sides of the ship. May have been thousands. I literally couldn't see where the pod ended, it was just a endless expanse of dolphins leaping around the ship and riding our wake in the red and orange brightening sky.
    I stood there gobsmacked for probably, I dunno, a solid 10 minutes just watching before I snapped out of it. I then realized that for all the shit, for all the frustration, for all the grief and blinding rage that the USN can cause in its idiocy, being able to stand there and see that sight, be a part of that moment, to see what so few would ever have a chance to, makes it all absolutely worth it.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +8

      I think that there are things that sea goers experience, that you cannot explain to people who haven't been there. If you have to explain then people won't get it. I have seen many of the earths oceans and every one of them is beautiful in there own way

    • @artemis5168
      @artemis5168 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TheFishLocker Agreed. There's nothing like being out on the blue, especially with a sky full of stars overhead. I tried describing that to my wife once, and just kind of became a stuttering mess for about 5 minutes trying to put it in to words.

    • @megagatvol
      @megagatvol Před 3 lety +1

      I saw this exact same thing but it was hundreds of yellow fin tuna hundreds of yards wide..we plowed through the shoal and had a full house strike..4 rods..mine was a 27kg tunny..unforgettable experience..this was in Mosselbaai,False Bay, South Africa.

  • @ironix1
    @ironix1 Před 3 lety +21

    A lucky break in the weather and BANG! - What s monster! As they say, 'the fortune favours the bold'. Nice one.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +5

      That is it mate, you've got to take the opportunity when it arises. 😉🎣

  • @samgarrod4781
    @samgarrod4781 Před 3 lety +13

    I used to work on the fish counter at Tesco. My manager was Mr. Paul Ling. The irony wasn't lost on him. 😁

  • @seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837

    That's what is great about fishing and people who love fishing. No matter how long you've been fishing and how many big fish you catch......we all react like kids catching our first big one when we catch something special like that. 😁😁😁

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha. The tug is the drug!! I love them all mate, big or small. 😊

  • @GraemeBreiner
    @GraemeBreiner Před 3 lety +1

    Nice bit of Sunday night viewing with the wife. Looks like a great trip . Thanks

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you both enjoyed the video Graeme. 😊

  • @moglington
    @moglington Před 3 lety +3

    Dolphins never cease to make you smile. I used to enjoy days at sea, having a morning coffee on the upper deck watching the dolphins play.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      They always brighten your day up don't they. I always enjoy the morning time at sea, it's something about that time of day isn't it. 😊

  • @brockjohnson100
    @brockjohnson100 Před 3 lety +4

    The dolphins put a huge smile on my face, thanks for showing us!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      They always brighten your day don't they. 😊

  • @dave-vf7sm
    @dave-vf7sm Před 3 lety +8

    I’m originally from the northeast and watching your videos reminds me of fishing trips and story’s that my grandfather and uncle Raymond would talk about😀 sadly I only got to go boat fishing with them both once but those memories make me smile so thanks for the videos and keep them coming 👍🍻

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      It is our pleasure Dave, I am glad we can walk down memory lane with you. 😊

  • @alienebranhamedge7687
    @alienebranhamedge7687 Před 3 lety +1

    That sky is exquisite. I envy your world. If I saw that horizon everyday I'd never get chores or anything else done.
    Mrs Fish Locker looks like Celine Dion 😊

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I do enjoy the ever changing canvas that is the coastal view. 😊

  • @jameskoch7190
    @jameskoch7190 Před 3 lety +10

    I found the foul weather conditions and wave action very relaxing.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      I do sometimes. Steaming back into it wasn't though 🤣🤣

  • @expatalan6511
    @expatalan6511 Před 3 lety +4

    Your a hero fishing in that small boat in those choppy seas. Fantastic ling,
    Well done. Great video👍🏻🇨🇦

  • @larryhepinstall854
    @larryhepinstall854 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely the best educational fishing program. Keep up the great job. Stay well.

  • @Silentaudits7
    @Silentaudits7 Před 3 lety +1

    No Tea t'day The bigun's got away . You really are a coastal hero mate . Thanks .

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Před 3 lety +16

    There's a couple places I surf that almost everytime I've been out, I've encountered dolphins. Awesome creatures.

  • @markfetherston1822
    @markfetherston1822 Před 3 lety +5

    Really had a giggle when the ‘“friggin hell” comment came out.... very amusing and understandable too with such a beast. Proper Ace Ventura scene beckoning the dolphins from below. I reckon they know you’re the Fishlocker. Very good video!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Mark, I don't usually utter a blue word but that one sneaked out. Haha.

  • @looneygooner1960
    @looneygooner1960 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video john as it shows not always glorious days on the boat but rewarded with perseverance

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Aye mate, not every day is sunshine and flat seas. 😉

  • @WASYMIQ
    @WASYMIQ Před 3 lety +2

    You can't appreciate efforts until facing the challenges...and you always made us have fun...Thank you...for your amazing videos.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      I agree. If everything was too easy there would be no challenge in it, and in that, no real reward. Best wishes, take care and stay safe. 😊

  • @donaldstorm4959
    @donaldstorm4959 Před 3 lety +10

    At least the Dolphins are having a good time! And you're about to!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      They are always a pleasure to see aren't they Donald.😊

  • @tanker_5994
    @tanker_5994 Před 3 lety +4

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video John. it made me chuckle. I could tell that you got a little excited over the size of that fish. :) Love the videos here in the country side of New York. Keep them coming.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha. I was very pleased to get it to the boat, I did have a few nervous moments persuading it away from the wreck. 😊

  • @tammykenton1188
    @tammykenton1188 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful dolphins. Your show is so calming always holds my attention!

  • @michaelrichards9814
    @michaelrichards9814 Před 3 lety +1

    Pouting make really good eating. Really white fish with beautiful big flakes. Love it. Great ling!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před rokem

      I’ve heard this but still yet to believe it.

  • @ianrtilley
    @ianrtilley Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks John, You have a great set up and knowledge of your water and of course how to fish, One of the best ling I have ever seen caught and I the Pouting are a really good size😊 I appreciated all the videos your are Knocking out for all us viewers. Just keep um coming if you can, Cheers Ian

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Ian, I hope the videos help folks out. 😊

  • @coreygriff4564
    @coreygriff4564 Před 3 lety +26

    Great to see another quality vid,I honestly think you are the best fishing CZcamsr out of Ireland and uk.👍👍👏

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you very much Corey, there are some other great channels out there though. I am glad you're enjoying ours. 😊

    • @brianmurphy5
      @brianmurphy5 Před 3 lety +3

      Any other good suggestions. Could watch these all day.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Corey - I almost thought you had good taste until you said that. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Mans an idiot who learned all he knows from watching other peoples CZcams videos.

    • @coreygriff4564
      @coreygriff4564 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheFishLocker ah,sorry,my rod fell down and typed “smash fishing” instead of “fish locker is the best fishing channel” it happens from time to time.😂😂👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +4

      🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ How embarrassing. I hope you didn't damage the rod?

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 Před 3 lety +1

    What more indeed could anyone ask for. Just great to have a chance to watch on thanks! Good work.

  • @Paul-bw6eo
    @Paul-bw6eo Před 3 lety +2

    What an amazing cod,even after years of you fishing,you can get excited,good for you,love your channel!🇨🇦🇨🇦👍🦑

  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 Před 3 lety +3

    In a past life i went to Bali - one of the trips was Dolphin watching - we went out in the sea for miles on a four engined rib with obligatory engineer - which is required by law - Spinner Dolphin's were the prize and they did not disappoint their party piece is jumping out of the water and spinning at the same time - beautiful and never forgotten - Stay safe

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I have also visited Bali, wonderful place back then. I have also seen spinners quite agile little creatures out there. 😊👍🏻

  • @l.r.sfishing4011
    @l.r.sfishing4011 Před 3 lety +3

    Flipin fantastic. great start to the vid. Some amazing fishing there mate well done. I think i was just as made up as u was watching you catch that huge ling. Rrally good video mate well done. 🎣🎣🎣🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha. There was a couple of tense moments trying to persuade it away from the wreck. lol. 🤣🎣

  • @kevinjtoner
    @kevinjtoner Před 3 lety +1

    That was a magical opening! 🐬🐬. Very nice video, John.......Thank you 👍🎣🐬

  • @kevcrabill7921
    @kevcrabill7921 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for putting a smile on my face first thing this morning. What a lovely video!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      It is my pleasure. I hope you have a wonderful day.😊

  • @thomasmycroft5196
    @thomasmycroft5196 Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve always found when boat fishing that if you’re comfortable, you’re not catching, not as well at least.
    Swell is good for a lazy fisher like me, works the baits and shads for me.
    Ace video, and awesome fish

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I don't know about that Thomas I'd much rather be comfortable. haha. 🤣🎣

  • @salfordlad4557
    @salfordlad4557 Před 3 lety +4

    Lets have a play with them! Most casual interacting with dolphins imaginable John! Superb stuff again

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      They always brighten your day to see them don't know. 😊

  • @travis2557
    @travis2557 Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see you get so excited/happy about catching that big ling. Great video as always thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @niawatson9072
    @niawatson9072 Před 3 lety +1

    John ALWAYS most enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. We've been out of town. But Soo glad to be back to our life. Stay safe.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      It is my pleasure Nia, I am glad that you enjoyed the video. Best wishes and take care. 😊

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side Před 3 lety +3

    Loved this! Dolphins, rainbows and big fish, what more could you ask for in life! : )

    • @14Macca
      @14Macca Před 3 lety +1

      More adverts?

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      @14Macca - I'll see what I can do 😉

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      I don't know Benji, I wouldn't mind it being a little bit warmer though 😉😛

  • @j4lal664
    @j4lal664 Před 3 lety +4

    I love watching John on his adventures such a great inspiration 😍 I want to go fishing! 😭

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      I am glad that you are enjoying joining me. 😊

    • @j4lal664
      @j4lal664 Před 3 lety

      @@TheFishLocker in new to CZcams and I want to start filming my fishing sessions with my dad do you mind shouting out my CZcams channel?

  • @alibee1978
    @alibee1978 Před 3 lety +1

    14:22 the happiness is bloody awesome 😂👌🏼 🎣

  • @ianturner3033
    @ianturner3033 Před 3 lety +1

    What a cracking video. Dolphins, livebait, a class ling on light gear, another nice ling, pouting, peace and quiet.
    John, you are living the dream. Thanks for taking me on that journey. Love it. Cheers. Stay safe. 👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌😷

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      As always Ian, I am glad that you could join me. Take care, best wishes and stay safe mate. 😊

  • @TheDavelectronic
    @TheDavelectronic Před 3 lety +3

    In the winter consider wearing a dry suit, if you where caught of guard and went over the side you'd be in a bad way. And that's if you managed to get back onboard. In the water you wouldn't last long, a dry suit will by you valuable time if you did have to call a mayday. Great fishing, again.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      You are right, if I went in the water I would not stand much chance. But these are risks any fishermen takes.

  • @chriskennard5920
    @chriskennard5920 Před 3 lety +3

    That's a lovely ting-a-Ling john; well deserved for braving the elements.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      You've got to be in it to win it mate. 😉

    • @chriskennard5920
      @chriskennard5920 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker indeed, if ya not in the room you can't accept the prize!

  • @defmud80
    @defmud80 Před 3 lety +2

    I just got back from an offshore trip in southern California and the first thing i find myself doing is watching your vids while servicing my reels. Your excitement with that first ling on the spinning gear is awesome! On our way back to shore we had a large pod riding the bow for a good few miles. Fantastic animals.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      They truly are wonderful aren't they. It's always brightens your day to see them. 😊

  • @fpl-faer
    @fpl-faer Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love watching deep sea fishing.....thanks for taking me along

  • @dennis2k10
    @dennis2k10 Před 3 lety +3

    I learn more from these videos than I did with 3 years in Marine Biology studies.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      We are simply sharing our passion for the natural world mate. 😊

  • @ajderev
    @ajderev Před 3 lety +4

    Another great video. At least can watch amazing fishing while waiting for the lockdown to finish 😁

    • @scottessery100
      @scottessery100 Před 3 lety +1

      13:55 wow that looks like a conger!! Is it a pb? Love to see you cook it

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      @@scottessery100 no it isn't a PB. The PB link video is also on the channel have a look in the boat fishing or wreck fishing playlists 😉

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Hopefully it will not be for too much longer. 😊

  • @jollygiant
    @jollygiant Před 3 lety +1

    Big kid in a sweet shop when that ling came on board! Great video👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Haha. No hiding that excitement was there. 😊

  • @certeric33
    @certeric33 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the start with your dolphin friends. And another great video.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      They are always a blessing to see, thanks for watching 👍👍

  • @leemartin2978
    @leemartin2978 Před 3 lety +7

    If I live to be 100, I’d never tire of seeing dolphins whilst on a boat like this. Amazing

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      It is always a happy time to see them isn't it. 😊

  • @jamesanderson4964
    @jamesanderson4964 Před 3 lety +3

    Another great video, keeping us all sane through this lockdown 👏👏👏

  • @cheza7061
    @cheza7061 Před 3 lety +1

    The beginning of your video was amazing with
    All them 🐬!!!
    As always your videos are informative & interesting, well done catching them giant size ling!!! 🎣😎🐟

  • @alanwoolley1681
    @alanwoolley1681 Před 3 lety +1

    Your video's just get better and better that Ling was a cracking fish and some very nice pouting as well thanks for sharing pal regards to you and
    your family stay safe cheers Al

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      It is our pleasure Alan. I hope you and your family are well and take care mate. 😊

  • @darrylmcleman6456
    @darrylmcleman6456 Před 3 lety +3

    We dont get seasick!!! Your rolling about out there makes us feel like we are out on the saltchuck too!!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I still get seasick from time to time Daryl, either when I'm overtired or have had a heavy night 😉

  • @rayjames433
    @rayjames433 Před 3 lety +3

    Now That Ling is a competion winner what a pearler, dont get them in Perth West Australia but a great catch Lunch is served !!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      You don't get Ling but you do get some stunning fish down your way Ray. 😊

  • @jameswilson6717
    @jameswilson6717 Před 3 lety +1

    Gotta love wreck fishing John it’s the excitement and anticipation of what your going to catch next and a couple cracking ling there mate wow unreal a master at work.All the very best stay safe and give my best to all the family 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver Před 3 lety +2

      James - Wreck fishing is utilizing man's contribution to undersea structures. Not always the safest place to fish so you never expect to return with all of your fishing tackle in hand.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed joining me mate. I do enjoy my wreck fishing at anchor. There are some monsters hiding down there. 😉🎣

  • @keithhaynes8079
    @keithhaynes8079 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely loved the fishing ,dolphins and thank you look forward to next video until then stay safe mate.

  • @TheMerlin672
    @TheMerlin672 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice one John, I don't remember witnessing or hearing about a fish of that size on a spinning rod. You're going to need Hannah and the young 'uns to demolish that one!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      I managed to land a 114lb blue shark on that exact same set up last summer. 😉🎣

    • @TheMerlin672
      @TheMerlin672 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheFishLocker Yes, you said so in the video. Awesome, far better than I ever managed. I guess my nearest was a 32lb tope on a 12lb setup which was eventful. Tight lines pal.

  • @leecollins3592
    @leecollins3592 Před 3 lety +3

    great video again John for me ling are next to if not on par as an eating fish with Haddock love em stay safe m8

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      They are a great eating fish and they Lee. 😊

  • @edsomers7814
    @edsomers7814 Před 3 lety +1

    John that was a exciting video,that’s what I call a good day on the water.!!😊☮️

  • @shorefishingessex
    @shorefishingessex Před 3 lety +1

    Love it John!! I'm glad I saved this one to watch, this is so much better than the bilge on TV, I got excited by the wounded Pouting & called out porbeagle before you said it, that amused my wife!! Stunning ling too, I envy what you must have stocked in your freezer, I would be eating fish every day! Lumpy sea looked a tad uncomfortable but I would switch watching this sitting on the sofa with actually being there & doing it any day of the week!! Well done mate, all the best.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      I have an overdue appointment with the local Porbeagle shark but I’m waiting until the conditions are in my favour!! 😉 Best wishes to you and the family mate all take care. 😊🎣💙

  • @kenbrown9552
    @kenbrown9552 Před 3 lety +3

    Ah no, one on the spinning rod as well! I’ve never had that problem 😜

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Those are the type of problems that I'm always happy to have Ken. 😉

  • @B-ZI
    @B-ZI Před 3 lety +4

    If you’ve even tried eating Ling.... you know it’s the most delicious fish there is 😁

    • @natureisallpowerful
      @natureisallpowerful Před 3 lety +2

      Its so underrated, coalfish is nice aswell 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      It is a wonderful eating fish isn't it Robert. 😊

    • @dawnh6377
      @dawnh6377 Před 3 lety +1

      With peppery mild cheese sauce and mashed potato & peas 😋 one of my fave meals. Delicious

  • @patchthesinclair5896
    @patchthesinclair5896 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the great trip, beautiful ling!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      It is my pleasure Patrick, I am glad you could join me. 😊

  • @megagatvol
    @megagatvol Před 3 lety +1

    Always the best fishing channel to watch and learn..watching from West Wales.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Fingers crossed it won't be long before you Welsh lads are allowed out to play mate. 😊🎣

  • @nycsox987
    @nycsox987 Před 3 lety +3

    One could say you're a little excited to catch that fish :D :D

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Too right Nicholas it was incredible 👍👍

  • @Piglife101
    @Piglife101 Před 3 lety +9

    Those dolphins were amazing! Would you ever be tempted to jump in for a play with them in the wetsuit? Would make some great footage!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +7

      I have done before. 😊

    • @redbeard8913
      @redbeard8913 Před 3 lety +3

      I would find it hard to resist also! Something about dolphins that is like a pull to play with them....

  • @dawnh6377
    @dawnh6377 Před 3 lety +1

    The boat fishing's my favourite type. That kind of start to the day you had, playing amongst dolphins literally lifts my energy for days after. Those kind of encounters are priceless. Have been lucky enough to encounter humpbacks whilst fishing, hearing the sound of the blow makes every cell of my body become alert, get goosebumps from head to toe. It's an incredible privelege.
    One time we were fishing in companionable silence, 2 of us, really calm conditions, sunny day, (very rare itself in the North sea of Scotland!) just the sound of the birds, already in my happy place thinking life couldn't get better. Then suddenly about 30ft from the boat dwarfing us in length & height as it came by was this enormous black back breaking through the water, followed by the telltale humped dorsal fin before disappearing below the surface, stunning us into awed silence followed by delighted expletative squeals!
    It was like a handpicked gift experience from David Attenborough haha! This was after 5 years of being bed bound, craving fresh air and getting back to nature! Amazing!
    Congrats on that cracking olick John, lovely gut on it 😋

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      It is always a pleasure to see and interact with dolphins isn't it Dawn. Have you seen the video where we encounter a whale and dolphin feeding frenzy? It is somewhere on the channel. I'll tag it in here. czcams.com/video/8LWH6G4vCxE/video.html

    • @dawnh6377
      @dawnh6377 Před 3 lety

      @@TheFishLocker Oh wow!! What an incredible sight!! That really is a Blue Planet experience John! The drone gives you the most incredible view, you must be over the moon you've added that to your arsenal to bring the ocean alive to everyone who can't experience it! Absolutely brilliant. On, under, around the edges of and now above the sea too!

  • @jonhollely4478
    @jonhollely4478 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the videos, thank you very much.
    Pout are fantastic eating when cooked right. They must be frozen or a minimum of 24 hours in the fridge. I had chucked them back for years, decades, or given them for pot bait, then Shelley, my at the time new partner (8 years and going strong!), who is a chef, cooked them for me. Never chucked em back again. Breaded fillet or fishcakes. Always have some in the freezer now.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Nice to know. There is a good chunky fillet off the bigger ones.

  • @paulhayton3423
    @paulhayton3423 Před 3 lety +3

    Ding a Ling , what a monster, hope you have freezer space!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      It was shared out between the family, but yes we are not well stocked. haha. 😊

  • @davidsmith6859
    @davidsmith6859 Před 3 lety +4

    That's yours and Spargo's freezers stocked with ling for a while :)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha. you know it mate. 😊

    • @davidsmith6859
      @davidsmith6859 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheFishLocker I asked my friend Anneka Rice to have a look at your Kennal Vale Vid. That's one of my favs. She reckons you have potential but would like to see how you do with a scripted piece to camera.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      @@davidsmith6859 That is very kind of you to do and her to say. If she gives us an email we can discuss things. 😉👍🏻

    • @davidsmith6859
      @davidsmith6859 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker I don't think she's in any position to speak for the networks but she's been around tv a lot in her time and knows what works and what doesn't. Probably too long ago for whippersnappers like you to remember, lol.

  • @Scottwillow1
    @Scottwillow1 Před 3 lety +1

    WOW what an amazing ling, and to catch it on your set up is even more impressive. Well done John yet another brilliant video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I must admit, there was a little bit of luck involved in landing that fish. That little strip of lumi tube for example really saved me. 😉

    • @Scottwillow1
      @Scottwillow1 Před 3 lety

      No luck mate just great fishing. Well done 👍👍👍

  • @jimmyburke7600
    @jimmyburke7600 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi John. Good to see you. Great day out. Wow that ling will make some fantastic dinners. Very lumpy water and fair play to you for sticking it out.. but you got to make the call and get home safely. Regards to the family. Stay safe. Jimmy Dublin 13

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      That's right Jimmy, no point pushing your luck. You need to know when to call it and when to head home. 😊

  • @slayergaming2294
    @slayergaming2294 Před 3 lety +3

    Big fan of the show,r u really getting mackerel in February?I'm in Dublin Ireland got some mackerel in December but this is very unusual here,u must b in reasonable depth of water and u are quite a bit further south,love the boat video's 😀

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      We get a run of mackerel all year round in the south west

  • @DawidECF
    @DawidECF Před 3 lety +4

    You are a legend man. It was a dream of the session. Those 6 souls who disliked your video probably got a sea sicknes when watched it :)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I imagine they're just jealous they can't get out fishing mate. 😊🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @jimmyburke7600
    @jimmyburke7600 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi John. Just watched another fantastic video of you showing us how to catch fish from the boat . Great to see the dolphins playing with you..Best wishes to all the family. Jimmy Dublin 13

  • @felixd6921
    @felixd6921 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect video to watch before going to sleep

  • @ROSSLINDEN0
    @ROSSLINDEN0 Před 3 lety +6

    When you say "see if there is nets on them" so you mean set net, lost nets from catching the wreck or just boats working?
    Love your videos, keeping me sane during this winter/lockdown up here in Scotland

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Set nets placed around the wreck.

    • @ROSSLINDEN0
      @ROSSLINDEN0 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Interesting, Ive never seen or heard of that happening up here but granted i fish coastal waters

  • @mrmixalott4918
    @mrmixalott4918 Před 3 lety +3

    I didn't realise you held the bass record for that big one in Portsmouth

  • @Georgeolddrones
    @Georgeolddrones Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for another excellent video John good to see you out on the boat .Love to family and stay safe 🐬👍🙏

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much George and have a great day. 😊

  • @briandillon3543
    @briandillon3543 Před 3 lety +1

    That was an awesome Ling. Thank you for another great video John.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure Brian. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

  • @JustMeZero988
    @JustMeZero988 Před 3 lety +3

    Just a quick question, but I have seen this and it has puzzled my as to why?
    When fishing in a pond, the rod is held the right way up but when sea fishing, the rod is held upside down, WHY?
    🤣🤣🤣 22:56 Your lucky day son................. 22:16 My lucky day son. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Different rods are used in different ways Colin. Fixed spool rod/reel setups are fished with the reel underneath. Multiplier rod/reel setups are fished with the reel on top. 😉

  • @sheilabutcher776
    @sheilabutcher776 Před 3 lety +4

    Did you eat the ling? I know they are very popular in Spain but I have never tried. 😍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes Sheila they are a great eating fish. I do believe we have a catch and cook already on the channel. Great in fish pies and fishcakes. 😊

  • @sandracoomer8756
    @sandracoomer8756 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome as usual. A little motion sickness is well worth the trip. Can't wait till the day I can make the trip to Cornwall. God Bless and Stay safe.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Haha. I am glad that you feel that way Sandra. I feel the same. Best wishes and have a wonderful day. 😊

  • @grahamallen3941
    @grahamallen3941 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi John just watched this one. Had a problem with YT, no notifications. Missed your live feed on Sunday!! Not happy!!. Great Ling,wow. Loved the size of your Mackerel. Thanks for explaining how you fish the wrecks and where to anchor!. My good lady was feeling a bit green around the gills towards the end of you video!!! Had to explain to here about the ling not going back in. Swim bladders!
    Loved this video mate, very nice. Take care and be safe. Graham 🎣🎣🎣🎣🐠🐠

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      That's a shame Graham but you can catch the next one. The first Friday of every month we will be doing the live. And yes it was a little bit lumpy out there. Take care mate and best wishes to your lovely wife. 😊

  • @kevinadventures481
    @kevinadventures481 Před 3 lety +2

    #69 liked, I am surprised it should be at 500 already... John keep up the good work. Ling cod is some good eating fish and that is a monster! Awesome catch! Hello from Arizona. Cheers.

  • @shaneoleary1944
    @shaneoleary1944 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi John I was just wondering what did you do with your record bass? Did you eat it or did you put it in a frame?

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I sent it to market anonymously and donated the proceeds to a help for heroes charity.

    • @shaneoleary1944
      @shaneoleary1944 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker wow, you are an amazing person John, I Truly admire you not only as a fisherman but as a person

  • @davidtitcombe4686
    @davidtitcombe4686 Před 3 lety +1

    What a brilliant winter boat fishing trip, those two ling were really worth the journey. The rod really dealt with that big ling well, am looking forward to the review on that and the reel. Shame you couldn't bring the other fish in. You did well to stay out as long as you did with the weather changing as it did, well done.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much David. It was a hard work trip but definitely worth the effort. I will review the rod and reel when I get chance. But it has been very very good. I don't like to review things until I have properly tested them, seeing reviews done on gear fresh out of the box is worthless IMO.

  • @Tinyvalkyrie410
    @Tinyvalkyrie410 Před 2 lety +1

    I really appreciate when you have subtitles, the auto ones are kinda hilarious though, which is amusing in its own way

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 2 lety

      The auto ones are nonsense half the time aren't they. 🤣

    • @Tinyvalkyrie410
      @Tinyvalkyrie410 Před 2 lety

      @@TheFishLocker yeah, the combo of the accent and all the jargon definitely gives it a challenge, lol. It’s fun to try and work it out, but I definitely prefer knowing what you are actually saying, so I really appreciate it.

  • @jacobtschida4858
    @jacobtschida4858 Před 3 lety +3

    Good afternoon Mr. Locker. So I was wondering, do you ever go fishing with your buddies? (Mates) lol. Do you have BBQs and fish fry's, block party's? Just curious.

  • @williamlongua4990
    @williamlongua4990 Před 3 lety +3

    You’ve got some stones! So are these Ling a tasty fish? And are these wrecks man made reefs by intentionally sinking boats or just a ship that was lost at sea? Keep on reeling ‘em in!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Many of the wrecks in our area are shipwrecks from the wars. Ling are wonderful eating fish. 😊

  • @andrewthomas405
    @andrewthomas405 Před 3 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍. Nice fishing John hard work in that swell .im jealous that you can get out whilst I’m clearing the garden filling skips but every dog has his day ..mine will come soon enough ...thanks for keeping the juices flowing 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure Andrew, you'll be back out soon enough bud. Take care mate. 😊

  • @christimms102
    @christimms102 Před 3 lety +1

    Cracking video John
    I spent from the age of 5 on dads boats exactly right with anchor depth times 2/3 s or double depth depends on tide an swell etc.
    Thanks bud so so many memories of my father and me on his boats. Love the chase for pelt for bait and long and conger for the fish.
    Many thanks bud

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      That's it Chris depending on tide for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times the depth has seen me right. Take care mate and tight lines. 😊

  • @johnkerr1115
    @johnkerr1115 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great interesting video. Some cracking fish especially that first Ling

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Cheers John, aye it was a brute wasn't it. 😊

  • @LittleBird777
    @LittleBird777 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing and beautiful, wow the Dolphins! brilliant as always thank you John

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      It is our pleasure Georgina. I am glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

  • @simonknox5580
    @simonknox5580 Před 3 lety +1

    Cracking session John and that was a superb ling. thanks for uploading 👍🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much Simon it is my pleasure. 😊

  • @Emenwhu
    @Emenwhu Před 3 lety +1

    Another excellent video John. Well done and thanks for sharing.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure Mark, glad you could join me. 😊

  • @goinanywhere5070
    @goinanywhere5070 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved to watch your excitement. Very nice fish.

  • @mickypful
    @mickypful Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks once again for a great vid. Locked down and boat laid up but really enjoying your trips out. Ling make great eating . 😉👍 stay safe.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      Cheers Micky, aye they're great eating fish aren't they. 😊

  • @mikeweston3514
    @mikeweston3514 Před 3 lety +1

    Best fishing ever john your a natural love the fish locker keep safe brother

  • @studioundine
    @studioundine Před 3 lety +1

    Wow it never stops being impressive the things you catch! Also so cool to learn about them since your so knowledgeable!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      I am simply sharing what I know and love doing. It is my pleasure to have you join me out on the boat.😊