Awesome Pollack Fishing trip GOES WRONG!!! | The Fish Locker

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • Gorgeous conditions and some fantastic fish, what a perfect day. Enjoying some great fishing with some stunning coloured Ballan Wrasse and Cuckoo wrasse on light gear, and using live sand eel to fish for Pollack over the reefs. Pollack are great fighters and great fun on balanced tackle. Could the day get any better? No but it can get worse! Watch until the end to see the drama unfold.....

Komentáře • 364

  • @markhodgkinson8431
    @markhodgkinson8431 Před 4 lety +3

    Cracking video just a shame other people on boats show disrespect to others by going too fast too close, I get annoyed when boats come steaming past your fishing area, and that's when I'm on the rocks, at least you show common sense and respect from your boat, keep up the good videos

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +1

      - Some folks just do not consider how their actions effect others out on the water. You just need to be extra mindful. :)

  • @dackombe1
    @dackombe1 Před 3 lety +2

    The best fishing video I’ve seen for a long time.Thanks so much

  • @fitzbarbel
    @fitzbarbel Před 4 lety +24

    I love going fishing with you in your boat John, thanks mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +7

      - It is our pleasure Russell, hopefully we can be out again soon. :)

  • @selkie72
    @selkie72 Před 3 lety +3

    Same thing happened to me, typically on the day I took out a boat load of family members! I tilted the main engine and got back to the harbour with the 5hp aux. Took a bit longer but it was a fine day. Great channel!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      Its always more stressful with an audience isn't it. haha.

    • @selkie72
      @selkie72 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Absolutely! Just bought a new boat more suitable for fishing, so looking forward to summer.

  • @Mega3dmad
    @Mega3dmad Před 4 lety +3

    Hi I love fishing I learn a lot from you

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +1

      Emily's life stories - It is my pleasure Emily. We cover a lot more stuff and post more regularly on the Fishlocker fb page. 😉👍🏻

    • @Mega3dmad
      @Mega3dmad Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker ok thanks so much these vids are awsome

  • @ian62e60
    @ian62e60 Před 3 lety +3

    Your videos are so watchable, your such an nice bloke and family man. Really enjoy your videos👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you very much Ian. I am simply sharing what we know and love doing in the hope it helps people out. 😊

  • @zachgrube9861
    @zachgrube9861 Před 4 lety +18

    Ive just started watching. Im in america and i do alot of freshwater fishing but i still enjoy watching anf learning different strategies.

  • @marqbutcher6935
    @marqbutcher6935 Před 4 lety +3

    Great film. I love catching the wrasse on LRF gear great fun fighting them feels like tuna!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +2

      Haha it does!! Glad that you enjoyed the video

  • @mrnice6598
    @mrnice6598 Před 5 lety +3

    Really do enjoy the video's nothing on the TV . Brilliant keep them coming

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +3

      David Murdoch - Thanks Dave, tight lines mate. Looking forward to the fishing pics from the rocks in Gib. 😉🎣

    • @mrnice6598
      @mrnice6598 Před 5 lety +2

      @@TheFishLocker I just ordered the shimano Blue Romance shore jigger and the penn 6000 spinfisher

    • @mrnice6598
      @mrnice6598 Před 5 lety +2

      For fishing in Gibrolter

    • @mrnice6598
      @mrnice6598 Před 5 lety +2

      You will have to come over and do a video of you fishing in Gibrolter mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      David Murdoch - The 6000 is a great reel. I think you’ll struggle to find a fish that that reel can’t handle. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @brynmitchell5774
    @brynmitchell5774 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing the variety of Colours in the Ballan yet all from the same spot, fascinating !

  • @TheAutisticAngler
    @TheAutisticAngler Před 5 lety +3

    If all else fails call for help never be too proud. Great video John.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +3

      The Autistic Angler - Very very true mate. My feeling this day was that I’d rather leave the Lifeboat to deal with the real emergencies. Whilst I was in no real danger I’ll do what I can to make it in unaided. 👍🏻🎣😬🛥

  • @paulwhitemore2610
    @paulwhitemore2610 Před 5 lety +3

    Another great video John! Those wrasse are beautiful fish, the pollack are great as well! Glad you got back safe and sound! Tight lines pal can't wait for the next one! 🎣🎣🎣🎣👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +2

      Paul whitemore - Thanks Paul. I hope that this vid shows that by keeping calm and assessing issues logically that things can be overcome without stressing. In my opinion the lifeboat has more important things to do that come and get me.haha. Great days fishing too. I do like wrassing. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @candiceclousegarretson9638

    You are patience personified! And so good natured. Pleasure to watch you deal with the goofballs in life.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +2

      - Haha. I am glad you think so Candice. I learned a long time ago that I am the only one responsible for my mood. Other people can do things but it is down to how I react that dictates my mood. I was going fishing so I was not going to let anything stop me enjoying myself. :)

  • @karlstokes874
    @karlstokes874 Před 5 lety +16

    Another great video John.
    You ooze confidence and experience and I particularly like the way you deliver your angling knowledge.
    No patronising tone
    Nice mate.
    Glad you made it back without too much drama.
    Stay safe!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +5

      Karl Stokes - Thankyou very much Karl, I’m really glad to hear you are enjoying the videos and that the information comes across well. It’s a really difficult thing to do sometimes. On my own at sea talking to myself.haha. All I do is pretend it’s a mate who’s out there with me and they’re new to fishing. As for the steering cable. Sh*t happens. Asses, adapt and overcome. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟🛥 All the best bud.

    • @karlstokes874
      @karlstokes874 Před 5 lety +5

      Well you're doing it all right then!
      It feels like we're in the boat with you and the tips and advice come across exactly as you put it......like a mate that's just starting out.
      Subbed and following mate.
      Tight lines

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +4

      Karl Stokes - Well thats brilliant to hear. 😊 If you think any of your mates of fishing friends would enjoy the vids, please pass them on. 👍🏻🎣😬

  • @AlfUckhamHall
    @AlfUckhamHall Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video and plenty of hints and tips for the beginner.

  • @IOMFishing
    @IOMFishing Před 5 lety +4

    Another great video, love the Wrasse. As for the steering going, always better when something like that happens at the end of the day rather than the beginning, easier to laugh off when you've already caught a few!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      IOM Fishing - Thankyou very much. 😬 Absolutely my thoughts mate. If it had happened on the way out I’d have been sick as a dog!!! As it was I’d already had a decent days fishing. 👍🏻🎣😉

  • @nomad7412
    @nomad7412 Před 5 lety +3

    Calm as a good seaman should be. Well done John. Loved the fishing with you.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Nomad - Thanks mate. Losing your head doesn’t help anything does it. Best to just assess, adapt and overcome. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @stevied8855
    @stevied8855 Před 5 lety +18

    Hi mate,
    Great job. It's clear you know what your doing on your Boat. Many people get into difficulties through lack of knowledge. First class Seamanship.
    Steve in Fife.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +6

      Stevie D - Thanks Stevie. It’s just one of those things. Losing your head doesn’t help get things done does it? Hopefully this helps show that like most problems, if you keep calm and think about it you can come up with something. 👍🏻🎣🛥🛠

  • @stoney332
    @stoney332 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice wrasse n ya got a nice few whopper pollock too fair play Bro another great video

  • @trockodile
    @trockodile Před 5 lety +3

    Another cracking video, thank you. Good to see you keeping both your cool and sense of humour when it comes to 'Sod's Law' situations at sea and inconsiderate boatmen!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +2

      J W - Thanks mate. There’s no point getting all bent out of shape about stuffs there? Just assess, adapt and overcome. Things go wrong. You just have to deal with it don’t you. I wasn’t about to let it spoil my day - even if it cut it short. Stay safe mate. 👍🏻🎣😊🐟

  • @romasfisherman5386
    @romasfisherman5386 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video again👍👍👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      Romas fisherman - Thankyou very much. 👍🏻🎣

  • @richardobrien399
    @richardobrien399 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! Always a silver lining, some great tips on how to catch awesome pollack and steer a wounded boat without panicking, many thanks!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - Thats is mate. No need to panic. Assess, adapt and overcome. 😊

  • @allencooke8925
    @allencooke8925 Před 5 lety +2

    Seen a boat hook lashed to the outboard. To make a tiller. Liked the rope used to make a pulley starring system.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Allen Cooke - Assess, adapt and overcome. 😉 I think I will make up a small piece of wood or something to be an emergency tiller for future. 😬👍🏻🎣

  • @tomh685
    @tomh685 Před 5 lety +4

    As always another excellent video, stunning colours on that cuckoo 🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Tom H - Thanks Tom. They have some cracking colours don’t they. Stunning fish. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @isotelus6772
    @isotelus6772 Před 5 lety +5

    Great adventure. I learned a good amount from this. Positive attitude took you home. Well done.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Isotelus - Thats it. Calm head. Adapt and overcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you have any questions about the rigs or methods just give me a shout. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @kittybitts567
    @kittybitts567 Před 4 lety +4

    Wow! Those fish are so beautiful, almost like they belong in a tropical clime. And what weird teeth they have. You're an amazing fisherman, don't know how you do it.

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Před 4 lety +2

    Those Pollock would have been swimming in some grease. Lol

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Haha. We do have a couple of really nice Pollack catch and cook vids. ;)

  • @palmarolavlklingholm9684

    I just watched this video, and I must say your calm confidence in the boat is impressive. Like you said, don't panic. My father grew up in a small fishing community, and he was the same, If anything went wrong when out on the sea, he stayed calm and collected. During the years we experienced some engine failures. And one time the boat even sprung a serious leak. But it went well in the end, because he stayed calm and did what had to be done. That may be the most important lesson for people out on the sea, and thanks to you many more now knows it.

  • @johnoakley6362
    @johnoakley6362 Před 3 lety +2

    I do love Wrasse, such a pretty fish. You had some lovely Pollack too John, I'm just sorry you had the trouble of a broken steering cable, a real shame that it ruined your day. Thank you for another excellent, informative video.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - It didn't ruin the day it just cut it a little short. 😊

  • @phildean8797
    @phildean8797 Před 3 lety +2

    Memories of lovely weather and lovely fishing looking forward to a trip to the south west next summer when we can travel again. Missed my Devon trip so this is just the tonic I needed.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - Let us hope that things are safer by summer time next year. 😊

  • @jefflowney2114
    @jefflowney2114 Před 3 lety +2

    thats a smashing pollock!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - We have had some crackers this year. I love fishing for them inshore in the reefs. Great fun and you can release most fish back to the sea again. 😊

  • @PatBot
    @PatBot Před 5 lety +2

    Stunning fish, colours were amazing... Glad you got back safe, thanks John.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      PatBot - Thankyou. Yes those cuckoo wrasse are something special aren’t they. 👍🏻😊🎣🐟

  • @keithh5053
    @keithh5053 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi Buddy. Great Video. Good Fishing and excellent Seamanship. It's really worth other budding fishermen watching this for the great job you did when your steerage broke. I think you should do a safety at sea video in the future for the novice boat fishermen who are in need of good common sense instruction. Well done John !!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      KEITH HITCHMAN - Haha. Funny you should mention that. 😉

  • @twanx1
    @twanx1 Před 4 lety +3

    Got your money's worth out of that Launce. :-)
    I can't get out fishing at the moment, but your video is an excellent substitute. Cheers.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Haha. Yeah, nothing goes to waste mate. We wont be getting out fishing for a while either due to this lockdown but hopefully out videos can at least bring a short distraction.

  • @mrstephenthomas100
    @mrstephenthomas100 Před 5 lety +1

    Just come across you yesterday. Watched half a dozen already. Absolutely brilliant and so well delivered, many thanks. And yes there are many selfish twats that produce wash without thinking.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      Stephen Thomas - Glad you’re enjoying them Stephen. 😉 And Yes, unfortunately there are too many folks that have no consideration for other boat users. 😔

    • @mrstephenthomas100
      @mrstephenthomas100 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Thanks for replying to my 3 separate comments, much appreciated.

  • @Blazeyful
    @Blazeyful Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for being conscious of the effects of decompression on the fish you catch. I've noticed that a lot of american fisherman youtubers will drop a fish back down that's got clear signs of decompression as soon as they reel it up and get footage of it

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +3

      Sadly not everyone is as conscientious about fish welfare. I hope that it transfers across in our videos of other ways to do things 😊

  • @CharcoalChaos
    @CharcoalChaos Před rokem +2

    Nice work John. Loads of dangerous eejits have boats unfortunately but the south East has most of them. That male cuckoo is stunning, cracking days fishing again! I miss having a boat so I’ll be buying one for next year now we are bored with charters and they’re too expensive at that 👌✊

  • @jinjerfishing6496
    @jinjerfishing6496 Před 5 lety +2

    Another cracking video mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      Scott - Cheers Scott. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻😬🎣🐟

  • @hamishlambert8850
    @hamishlambert8850 Před 3 lety +2

    Just came across your channel today. Great pleasure to watch. Always nice to come across someone who both enjoys what they are doing, and enjoys imparting their knowledge and experience to others. Thanks for brightening up my day!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - It is my pleasure and welcome to our channel. If you are just finding us that is great as we have a lot of content for you to work through.😊

  • @bobidos123
    @bobidos123 Před 2 lety +2

    Cracking videos! Great to watch. On the holderness coast our species are usualy cod whiting bass and smoothhounds...the odd Ray. Would love to see you catch some specimen Gurnard.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 2 lety

      Do you guys not catch and Dabs and Flounders there any more?

    • @bobidos123
      @bobidos123 Před 2 lety

      @@TheFishLocker the usual flatties are plenty but the real sport is in the bass and smoothounds which have become bigger and more plentyfull over the years.

  • @SandrasSpicySpanishSalami

    Fantastic video from my favourite fishing channel. 🎣🌞🍦

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Boris S - Thankyou very much mate. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻🎣😬

  • @neilhellens8956
    @neilhellens8956 Před 5 lety +2

    As always a great post.Hope you got her fixed.I use a 5hp auxilary on my Warrior which has got me out of trouble when the water separator filter failed on the main engine.I changed to the cartridge type without further problems.I like the way you fixed the situation by jury rigging the outboard with rope.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      neil hellens - Adapt and overcome. 😉 I had an aux engine on her but it effected the balance too much for my liking. Changed the cable out the day after. Had help from Fishlocker junior. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @bens9068
    @bens9068 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice man, never had any luck catching Sandell on sabinki's down Brighton.Been trying small joey's but no luck so far, will give the inline lead rig a go tho! Nice mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Ben S - As you can see from a few of my vids I really like this setup and have had some cracking fish using it. Sandeels I’ve found get me more Pollack, joeys catch me more bass. Good luck 👍🏻🎣🐟

    • @bens9068
      @bens9068 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Okay thanks again mate, I have only really just found your CZcams and really enjoying it.

  • @rogerking9186
    @rogerking9186 Před 4 lety +2

    GREAT KEEP IT UP

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      Roger King - Thanks Roger. All the best 👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @zw5509
    @zw5509 Před 5 lety +2

    Happy ending! Beautiful day of fishing! I like to fish for wrasse species over here, Tautog! Man they fight hard, like a diesel locomotive and you get them up and its only a few pounds! Use hard crabs too!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      Z Worm - The are great fighters aren’t they. Yes hard backed crabs do seem to find the better fish don’t they. 😬👍🏻🎣🦀

  • @jimpetersen8095
    @jimpetersen8095 Před 4 lety +4

    That was some awesome fishing.. I've only fished the ocean once and caught a nice salmon. But you man, are awesome to watch.. New here on your channel but will be here for a long time... Oh yea.. Hope your trip in was ok..Jim

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Hi Jim, welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying our videos. Hopefully we have enough to keep you going for a while. I have had some nice salmon but not for a lot of years. We don't get them much down here in Cornwall. Take care and have a nice day. :)

  • @PhreddCrintt
    @PhreddCrintt Před 3 lety +2

    Well done John. I hope the problem wasn't too serious. (Great day's fishing btw!! ;-) )

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - Snapped steering cable thats all mate. 😊

  • @willstewart9669
    @willstewart9669 Před 5 lety +4

    Hope u got back safe mate,great video again,some cracking colours on the fish,take care....

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Will Stewart - Thanks Will. Yeah I made it back in the end. Just took my time. Yes those wrasse can be stunning can’t they. Always nice to see. Stay safe mate and tight lines. 😊👍🏻🎣

  • @janking3599
    @janking3599 Před 3 lety

    That was really interesting, not that I would go shark fishing..good sized herring is about my limit hahah. The dolphins where beautiful...

  • @DevonLerfer
    @DevonLerfer Před 5 lety +2

    Really enjoyable video. Really liked the advice about taking your time when bringing Wrasse up and unhooking tips, I think theres a real shortage of good fish care advice out there 👍 I'm sure the boat advice following your spot of bother will be valuable to many too. And great fishing of course! 🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Devon Lerfer - Thanks mate. Yeah, it’s painful on charters to watch people winching fish up to the boat just to chuck them back blown for the seagulls. And the unhooking piece I’ve seen some absolute catastrophes with folks trying to unhook deep hooked fish the conventional way. 🤦🏻‍♂️🎣🐟

  • @garyshears6825
    @garyshears6825 Před 5 lety +1

    Another cracking video John! Some great advice as well. Superb 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Gary Shears - Thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed the vid. I really enjoy wrasse fishing. Great looking fish and you never know what colour the next ones going to be. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @SEAFISHINGwithCJ
    @SEAFISHINGwithCJ Před 4 lety +2

    Hi John as you know I am a big recent fan, so I am working my way back through your back catologue, just found this video, and have one comment, when I have had to limp back in due to a problem, which has happened to me a couple times over 30 years, I have always put a PAN call out to the Coastguard, and just asked them to monitor my progress, it just means :1 they check that you have got back, and 2 if something else goes wrong they know about you and have an idea where you are etc,

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      Chris Sparks - I can understand that. I phoned my Mrs and another boat owner friend. For the same reason. I generally don’t want to bother the coastguard unless I really need to as there is always the chance that they have more important things to be doing. 😊👍🏻🎣🛥

    • @SEAFISHINGwithCJ
      @SEAFISHINGwithCJ Před 4 lety

      @@TheFishLocker yeah mate I dont like bothering the coast guard, particularly at weekends when they can be really busy, however on weekdays often Im out alone, and then I would always give them a call if I had a problem.

  • @driftwood5407
    @driftwood5407 Před 5 lety +1

    Sun shining and good fishing, and one sand eel, brilliant, tight lines sir

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      Una Person - Haha. I am from Yorkshire. I do like to get my money’s worth out of stuff.haha. Tight lines. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @woody5302
    @woody5302 Před 4 lety +2

    may day may day lol

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +2

      woody - Things have got to get pretty bad for me to ever call the lifeboat. They have far more important things to be doing. 😉👍🏻🎣🛥

  • @richardbidinger2577
    @richardbidinger2577 Před 4 lety +2

    You should invest in some small bells. Tie one onto the end of the pole so any time you get a bite, the bell jingles, and you don't have to keep looking around at all your poles constantly.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Those work until you forget they are there and try and cast with them on and watch a small bell fly 50 ft into the air. Haha

    • @richardbidinger2577
      @richardbidinger2577 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Yeah, done that. I started using small zip ties to hold them on, got tired of replacing them.

  • @wilsondb100
    @wilsondb100 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi I’m a young angler you have inspired me to make my own CZcams channel

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +2

      Angling Adventures - Thats fantastic. Good luck to you my friend. Have you watched my recent live video? In it i talk a little about what it’s like having a CZcams channel? 👍🏻🎣😉

  • @philipdarcy4439
    @philipdarcy4439 Před 4 lety +2

    Your first class John love watching your videos
    Love wrasse fishing 🎣 lo e your rigs just need to practice my nots a little more. Much love from Dublin 🇮🇪 take care pal

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Thank you very much Philip, I do love my wrasse fishing to. Stunning fish. Tight lines mate and stay safe. :D

  • @nathamglover8183
    @nathamglover8183 Před 2 lety

    Just came across your channel been binge watching for nearly a week. Great watching

  • @paulrichardson3222
    @paulrichardson3222 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video's and very informative, is also nice to see someone who cares for the fish he is catching, one thing I would love to see in your video's are shots of the depth/fish finder to see the lay of the bottom you are fishing over, it would make an already great video evdn better.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - I have done a video showing how I use the fish finder. Have you seen it?

  • @davidmackeown5496
    @davidmackeown5496 Před 5 lety +2

    Totally agree with you about teaching people about wash off their boats- pure ignorance .

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      David Mackeown - Half of the time I think it’s just a lack of awareness for anything or anyone else around them. Really aggravating. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @tousonbailey7861
    @tousonbailey7861 Před 5 lety +4

    What a great video really nice fish and released which is always nice to see, Just think if mankind cleaned the seas of all the chemicals and plastic what we night mind; great to hear the different techniques used.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      touson bailey - Thankyou very much. Really pleased you enjoyed it. Hopefully this vid shows that you don’t have to make things complicated to have some great fishing. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟 Stay safe buddy. 😊

  • @jamiecampbell4411
    @jamiecampbell4411 Před 3 lety +1

    Good show mate

  • @johnfoster8328
    @johnfoster8328 Před 5 lety +2

    Rebuilding a 1992 50hp Evinrude to put on... if its just the steering cable that goes wrong, Ill be happy :-) Lots of fish, skills and sound advice mate.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      John Foster - Best of luck to you mate. 👍🏻🎣🛠

  • @pocallaghan5199
    @pocallaghan5199 Před 5 lety +2

    Keep up the good work well done! Try get in few plaice videos over the summer if you can.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      p o callaghan - Thanks mate. If the Plaice show up down my way I will defo try and get amongst them. 👍🏻🎣😉

  • @jonrundle3914
    @jonrundle3914 Před 5 lety +2

    Great stuff, really enjoyed this. Sort of stuff I do near Plymouth, unfortunately, the Salmon farms have been paying top cash for thousands of wrasse to be trapped and sent up to Scotland as cleaner fish.
    Good sensible advice at the end.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Jon Rundle - Yes we had the same happening with our wrasse down here. It’s been stopped now though I believe. Glad you enjoyed the vid mate.👍🏻🎣😊

  • @draganpastrovic2157
    @draganpastrovic2157 Před 3 lety +2

    Bloody hell mate, all those fish you throw back 🤕. I do let the undersised go 🐟

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety +1

      Freezer is already full mate 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @draganpastrovic2157
      @draganpastrovic2157 Před 3 lety

      @@TheFishLocker thought so mate hahaha, good stuff mate, if people were less greedy we would have a healthier eco system.

  • @benphillips4495
    @benphillips4495 Před 4 lety +2

    I've heard a bell toll I love your videos so much knowledge John I would love too go sea fishing with you

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - That is wonderful to hear Ben. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the videos and finding them informative. Best wishes and tight lines. :)

  • @garycurd2180
    @garycurd2180 Před 5 lety +2

    hope you made it home thanks for the video

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      gary CURD - Haha. Yeah Gary, just took it easy and made it ok. 👍🏻🎣😉

  • @MobiliaRepairs
    @MobiliaRepairs Před 5 lety +2

    Your videos are always great, unlucky on the steering but looks like you had a great day fishing!! Hope you get the boat sorted out without to much effort/cost

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Reel Fishing UK - Thanks mate. Yeah was a cracking day up until that point, but hey, life’s like that some times. Me and the little man fixed it the following day so no real drama. 😬👍🏻🎣😉🛠

  • @modoelx
    @modoelx Před 5 lety +3

    As always, fantastic video.
    I had similar situation just as we set to come out, luckily we've been 3 in the boat and we had no further issues. Alone I'd have been lost 😁

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      vasi bec - I’m glad it happened when it did. Had it happened on the way out id have been very annoyed.lol. It did take a bit of creative thinking to get onto the mooring but I managed it.lol. How did you guys get on?

    • @modoelx
      @modoelx Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker Yeah that would've been a ruined day to have it at going out.
      I've been on the wheel, another stirring the engine by hand and the third very helpful at mooring . My fault entirely as I notice some steering play but ignore it and... payed for it.😁 Lesson learned!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      vasi bec - Definitely mate. It’s worth happening if you learn from it. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @seanmichaelmcparlandfishing

    Great watch again mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Sean Michael Mcparland - Thankyou very much Sean, glad you enjoyed it. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @mickypful
    @mickypful Před 4 lety +2

    Cracking vid, thanks ! 😀

  • @scale2tail
    @scale2tail Před 4 lety +1

    Great colours on those wrasse. Great video

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +1

      - I do love wrasse. Never 2 the same. :)

    • @scale2tail
      @scale2tail Před 4 lety

      @@TheFishLocker The only wrasse i have caught are the brown ones. Not so exciting when they are all the same colour haha. Still fun to catch

  • @OnStageLighting
    @OnStageLighting Před 5 lety +4

    The end part reminded me of dinghy sailing drills including sailing without a rudder. Can imagine a bit of a hike out over the side would create some steering even with a motor. Great video, always enjoy seeing them.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      OnStageLighting - Thankyou very much. Aye a little bit of out of the box thinking and adapt and overcome. 😉👍🏻🎣

  • @Alex.1739
    @Alex.1739 Před 4 lety +1

    Love your vids man. Good skills getting back

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      TheRunner - Thankyou very much. Just trying to show folks that all you need to do is keep calm. Assess, adapt and overcome. 😉🎣👍🏻

  • @mr_wildgoose
    @mr_wildgoose Před 5 lety +2

    Good vid John. It's great fishing for Pollack like that, slow jigs will also work well if you don't have any sandeels.
    Ps: maybe get yourself a little auxilliary 4hp and fit it to that swingdown bracket:):)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      mr wildgoose - I like slow jigs. Had some cracking fish on them in the past. But there isn’t much that beats the real thing is there? 😉👍🏻 I’ve had an aux fitted before but it effected the balance too much for my liking.

    • @mr_wildgoose
      @mr_wildgoose Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker if you could manage with a 2.5hp aux, then the latest little Yamaha or Suzuki engines, are surprisingly lightweight.
      Agree with your balance comment though, I find it particularly when I have a passenger - totally different dynamics and much harder to find the plane point.

  • @farmerbob4554
    @farmerbob4554 Před 4 lety +1

    That iridescent blue and red wrasse was wild.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      Farmer Bob - They are insane aren’t they. So beautiful!! 😍🎣🐟

  • @robincivitello4473
    @robincivitello4473 Před 2 lety +2

    John do you ever keep any of the Pollock or anyting I'm sure you must get tired of fish after a while but I don't get it that much so me I would just have a constant diet of fish. I love your CZcams channel especially your forging that is my thing for sure I love it.

  • @hubby-tubadventures01
    @hubby-tubadventures01 Před 5 lety +23

    John, this has to stop! You can't keep making these videos where you catch loads. I sat for 4 hours on the estuary on Thursday for 1 dog from my yak. That wind was a bugger, and I couldn't find that Huss you set free.
    Keep them coming squire. :-)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +8

      HUBBY - TUB - Haha. Sorry mate. 🤷🏻‍♂️ How far off are you comfortable going? I’ll put you onto a nice pollack mark if you want? PM on Fishlocker fb. 😉

  • @nemod3338
    @nemod3338 Před 4 lety +1

    You are good teacher

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - Thank you, I'm just describing it like I would understand it.

  • @munsterfloyd
    @munsterfloyd Před 5 lety +2

    I was expecting a great white attack!!! 😂

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      munsterfloyd - Haha. 🤣🤣 That really would have been something special!!

  • @raymondbailey1970
    @raymondbailey1970 Před 4 lety +1

    you can pierce the swim bladder with a sewing needle.They wicked patterns on them wrasse beautiful fish.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety +1

      raymond bailey - Haha. Do you carry a sewing needle with you often? 😉😛 I know that process does sometimes allow them to swim back down out of sight but it’s been proven that they very very rarely survive. The same is done to more than the swim bladder sadly.

    • @raymondbailey1970
      @raymondbailey1970 Před 4 lety

      @@TheFishLocker sail needle haha im on the blue shark vid now steering went in the last video lol.

  • @edwardanderson8409
    @edwardanderson8409 Před 3 lety

    What well presented viewing, together with well explained techniques on how

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 3 lety

      - It is our pleasure to share with you Edward. Take care and tight lines. 😊

  • @peteabrh-fairest9463
    @peteabrh-fairest9463 Před 2 lety +2

    I always have a spare small outboard motor, even if it's just a small seagull..
    It's always there if needed ...

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 2 lety +1

      Some people choose to do that, I have never needed one yet. 👍🏻

  • @bertbigballs
    @bertbigballs Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for another enjoyable video, mate and Glad that you got back O.K. with out having to call for help.
    Down here in Jersey, we usually find that when the sand eel comes back with a bite on the neck like yours did, the culprit is a cuttle fish, do you get them in your neck of the woods? They are an excellent bait for conger, rays and anything big enough to take them, just cut out the white bone and hook on. Good luck with your fishing and I eagerly await your next video.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      martin cardy - No problem Martin, glad you enjoyed it. Yes we do get cuttle and I have also noticed they tend to go for the back of the head. Squid usually eat the belly out. I did a video last year catching cuttle and octopus. As you say, fantastic bait for conger. 👍🏻🎣🐟

    • @bertbigballs
      @bertbigballs Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks mate, I'll look out for your videos and watch your previously shown ones, I'm now subscribed .

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      martin cardy - Awesome. Welcome to the channel. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟

  • @toastmalone7957
    @toastmalone7957 Před 2 lety +1

    The whole stretch of rocks there and to the right is wrasse city. Some proper shore caught pigs to be had if you can navigate the seals.

  • @trampster7306
    @trampster7306 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi John, what an eventful expedition! Lovely to see those pretty Wrasse! Some lovely Pollack too - did I detect a little hesitation with that last big one? I thought that one might be heading back to the Fish Locker Manor for tea! I would have been tempted! Shame about the steering cable but as you said, all the maintainance in the world won't prevent an occasional breakage. At least you did what you said, kept your head and got home safely, and at the end of the day, it made for another fantastic video!
    Have you done a video about the virtues of Mono Vs Fluoro Vs Braid? Another topic I would like to see is the best way to spool up reels for shore fishing/casting - I think with a boat reel, it's not so crucial. I bought some 20Lb braid for the reel for the new Continental beachcaster, and on the 4th cast, it went out fine, but when I reeled it in, there were 3 small 'Birds nests' about 20 yards up from the shock leader. I'm wondering whether, in an effort to get the best casting performance, I overspooled the Braid a bit! Anyway, good luck, tight lines, and many thanks!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Trampster - Yes things were going so well. Some nice fish and a lovely day... Sod’s law I suppose. All sorted in the end. I haven’t done a braid vs mono vid but it is a possible subject to have a look at. The shame with ones like that is everyone thinks they’re an expert and the vids always get loads of dislikes - like the boat launching one. 🤷🏻‍♂️ The little birdsnests sound a bit like wind knots. Maybe a combination of too much on the spool and not tightly enough on the spool. I always like to load a spool at home and then run it out on the back of the boat with a small rag or something attached. Then reload it all onto the spool under some pressure.

    • @trampster7306
      @trampster7306 Před 5 lety

      @@TheFishLocker Thanks for the reply John! Dislikes on the boat launching video?? I thought it was superbly informative, and regretfully, I don't even have a Boat! 😂😂 I did load the reel at home with a decent line spooler and some tension, and I can see what you mean by running it out from the back of the Boat, but again, no Boat! Perhaps I ought to tie it to the back of me Jeep & try that! 😂😂 Luckily, the reel in question came with a spare spool, and whilst I didn't have any Mono to hand, I did have a big spool of Kastking Fluoro so have thrown that on to try!! Thanks Mate!

    • @trampster7306
      @trampster7306 Před 5 lety

      PS I have just re-visited the Boat launch video - 4,732 views, 158 likes, and 8 dislikes, so not too bad - the nature of CZcams says there are always going to be a few awkward buggers that hit the Thumbs down!!

  • @rajkumarphulwadhwa8250

    Love fishing 🎣

  • @fixingbikeswithmentalhealt4880

    Great video mate some nice fish there shame you broke your steering cable but things happen at least you're ok I want broke down on the way back from Withernsea with all my fishing gear on my bike since I snapped my throat cable I had to make a suicide throttle cable and ride the bike one-handed while revving but dangerous but got me home in the end Thailand's mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Scott Senior - Thanks Scott. Good job on the makeshift repair - makes a good story aswell doesn’t it. 😉👍🏻😬🛠

    • @fixingbikeswithmentalhealt4880
      @fixingbikeswithmentalhealt4880 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker yes it's that's true but glad you got home ok mate I've only had one fishing trip where I didn't make it home and that was just after Christmas this year but so I'm pretty Lucky on these issues hopefully going to try the cost at some point catch some smooth hounds can't sit and catch flounders all day and some good sessions this year my secret spot was King George car park in Hull for the flounders there was loads there top bit was blue

  • @woody5302
    @woody5302 Před 4 lety +1

    funny story, couple weeks a go, bloke landed his 14ft boat on beach at studland dorset tide went out he called harbour control, coast guard and life boat out . complete opposite to you lol

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      woody - That unfortunately is what you get when you mix water and no brains. You see it all the time mate. Anyone can buy a boat. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ My opinion is that unless I am actually going to die. Then there are people who need the lifeboat more than me. 😉👍🏻🛥

  • @malcolmnield4009
    @malcolmnield4009 Před 4 lety +3

    got to the launch a couple of years ago, and found our cable had snapped , least we weren't at sea

  • @dukeonthewater
    @dukeonthewater Před 5 lety +2

    Get that problem with the wash from boats when out on the kayak. Have to keep one eye on the rods and one on the inconsiderate boat owners. Haven't been tipped yet, fingers crossed!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      dukeofmodena - It’s horrendous some days mate. No awareness of what’s going on around them or how them going at 10+ knots effects everyone else. Really aggravating sometimes. If it’s not yachts aiming for you on a tack it’s folks stealing past too fast too close causing wash. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @theportsmouthangler7297
    @theportsmouthangler7297 Před 5 lety +1

    Some brilliant fishing mate, same the day got ruined but it could’ve been a lot worse! 2nd time out on my dinghy I ran into a few problems but managed to get back!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      The Portsmouth Angler - Thanks mate. Oh no, what happened?

    • @theportsmouthangler7297
      @theportsmouthangler7297 Před 5 lety +1

      The Fish Locker outboard started leaking fuel about 400 yards off sure, pull cord locked, threw the anchor down and tried getting it sorted with no luck, so decided to row back in, turns out the oar locks are way to big and every time I pulled on them they would pop out, but somehow managed to get to this floating pontoon, tied up and beat the locks with the anchor so the gaps were small and then had to row back from there. But I made it!! Lol

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      The Portsmouth Angler - Haha. I was using a friends old punt one time and the fuel hose just disintegrated so i had to tow us back in but he had no oar locks. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I made some out of eye splices. 😉👍🏻

    • @theportsmouthangler7297
      @theportsmouthangler7297 Před 5 lety +1

      The Fish Locker haha good thinking tho!

  • @ianmiller865
    @ianmiller865 Před 5 lety +2

    you always do great vids mate, you should be up there with tafishing as just as good.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      Ian Miller - Thanks Ian. Just doing what I enjoy. 👍🏻🎣

  • @TheAudiostud
    @TheAudiostud Před 5 lety +2

    Friend has been fishing using a Mackerel hooked thru the back and tied to a 1 foot drop rig tied to a balloon he's been catch double figure bass which I'm going to try when I'm on holiday in a months or so time

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      TheAudiostud - Yes, when hooked like that they do swim in a distressed way. That’s a great was to hook livebaits for pike. Good luck. You can’t find any mackerel down here for that ATM.

  • @werftv4580
    @werftv4580 Před 5 lety +2

    will do what I can to get a video made for you, about the modified dyson rig, think I've rounded up a source of good enough filming equipment to capture my fingers actually doing the tying.. will see how it turns out, will let you know.. great video, btw..

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety +1

      DumbestFisherman TV - Thanks mate. There’s no real need to do a vid if it’s any hassle. You could send me a photo to the Fishlocker fb page and if I can’t figure it out you can explain it? 👍🏻

    • @werftv4580
      @werftv4580 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheFishLocker I get asked about my rigging all the time on this local forum board, so I should just make one, since I get the same questions over and over, lol.. will let you know when it happens..

  • @johnkester5926
    @johnkester5926 Před 4 lety +2

    Here in the states they sell a tool that deflates the bladder on deep fish so you can let them go back down , I'm assuming that the hole heals over later,

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - There are several on the market but studies show they still have a high mortality rate with certain species and at any depths over 100ft. The damage is done to more than just the swim bladder, so even though the fish goes back down out of sight. It doesn't mean it survives. I have made one such device myself for returning wrasse. ;)

  • @davidstorton910
    @davidstorton910 Před 5 lety +1

    Pleased you got home safe lad

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      David Storton - Thanks David, sorry I missed this comment somehow. All sorted and home in time for tea. Me and the little lad fixed it the following day. 👍🏻😉🛥

  • @technicstim
    @technicstim Před 5 lety +2

    Any one seen John ? lol good video mate save up for hydro steering ;-)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 5 lety

      tim newcombe - Haha. Yeah I’m still going round in circles in Falmouth Bay. 😛 It’s ok mate, easy enough fix. Just spoilt the rest of the day.

  • @marktindal2186
    @marktindal2186 Před 4 lety +2

    02:20 We need to bring in proper mandatory licensing for boats here in the UK, maybe teach these harbour speed plonkers a thing or two or some fines from the harbourmasters would do it.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Před 4 lety

      - There is a speed limit but some people just don't follow it. Its annoying isn't it.