Fishing in The Florida Keys - Bridge Fishing - Amazing multi species fishing | The Fish Locker
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- Fishing from one of the many road bridges in the Florida Keys we catch multiple tropical species and a surprise encounter with a very large bycatch. Under very challenging conditions to start with, Mrs Fishlocker and I land some stunning fish. Then I return for the afternoon and have some incredible sport with multiple new species and PB's. Witness loads of wonderful sea creatures and top up my tan in the process ( very sunburnt scalp!! ) I explain what I am doing and why, the rigs I am using and share any lessons learned from this session. I hope it helps.
Here are links to some of the fishing tackle I used in this video. I hope it helps.
Bazooka Rod Tube - bit.ly/3N49Dd7
Penn Conflict Inshore 30-50g -bit.ly/37j8Rtv
Penn Slammer 3500 - bit.ly/3SFxB1t
Favorite Cobalt Med Heavy Lure Rod 15/35g - bit.ly/3anRndw
Penn Fierce 4000 - bit.ly/3C9q8AD
Penn Conflict Tuna 20-120g - bit.ly/3EiYggf
Penn Live Liner 6500 - bit.ly/3e7eD4F
Braid - Powerpro - bit.ly/3bBNfIi
Flouro - Trilene - bit.ly/3inoAJb
Float Kit - bit.ly/38F0E0y
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Just been and checked out the store, and liking quite a LOT of the stock, something for all the family! Just curious, John, do you receive something from the sales? It would definitely add to the purchase if I thought I was helping the channel in some small way.😊 Thanks.
@@PilzE. - I have purposely set the profit margin very very low to keep them affordable. For us it was more important for people to have something that made them feel connected to us. Also, the company does a lot for the environment and sustainability - which are high on our list of priorities.
@@TheFishLocker So long as we are giving something back for all you give to us. All about the Dogfish for me, wifes floating towards the octopus and Pinchy!!!
Your videos are always great to watch. Both entertaining and educational. Often thought when you've done your shore foraging, a group of students studying marine biology could learn so much on a field trip with you. Your knowledge , enthusiasm and respect for the environment shines through.
Sadly we have learned the hard way that people cannot be trusted to behave responsibly and sharing locations results in them being ruined.
Home. It's been years since I went fishing there, this video takes me back to fishing with my brother on the beach. Thanks for posting
It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻
Love the sound of the pufferfish pumping himself up.
He was hilarious wasnt he. 🤣 🐡
This is how i grew up fishing. Most times we would get skunked, but other days were great. Come me coming back
Thats all part of fishing. 😊
Can't beat florida fishing
It was so much fun.
I Grew up fishing in Florida. I have so many great memories of catching flounder, blue crab and shrimp. One of our favorite spots were under the Marco island bridge.
I used to love fishin that bridge
I’m going to google that for the next time we go back!! 😊👍🏻
Find some small white bait or pinfish, use 12 lb mono spin gear and free line with a #4 short shank live bait hook. Snapper instead of grunts and other bait.
Thanks for taking me along with you, I'm sitting watching this video in my housecoat with my slippers on and a smile that would have the wife wondering what the hell I was watching if she saw me.thanks
Haha. We had a blast, I’m glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊
that puffer fish pumping itself up was class john lollll
It was hilarious wasn't it. 🤣🤣
Hi The Fish Locker. What a beautiful day in Florida keys. I really love Florida sooooooo much. Good luck happy fishing. ✌️ Peace
It is an amazing place. 😊👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker I agree 👍😉
This was absolutely entertaining in so many ways. You had me laughing. I’ve fished this area many times and it’s great . But it’s a bit different from your native grounds. Glad to see you enjoying your time here.
Mate I had an absolute blast. I loved it and cannot wait to return. 😊👍🏻
I haven’t had fun like that since I was a kid with guppies in my bath water😂
The blue iridescence outlining the fins of that Doctorfish is striking!! I think those Pufferfish would make great bottle-openers. {0.o} 😆 😂 🤣
Those Doctorfish changed colour quite remarkably when out of the water.
Good stuff .. just like fishing in an aquarium .. just 3 must do’s for Florida.. 1, need a hat.. 2, find a restaurant that serves trigger fish an order fish tacos blackened 🤤.. 3, find a Bealls outlet store and take the family cloth’s shopping.. fantastic stuff cheap and 10% off on Monday… hope to see you on a tarpon soon.. enjoy the rest of your holiday and keep the videos coming
Thank you for the info. Yes a hat would have been well used this day wouldn't it. haha
would love to see you target some tarpon😮 👍
They are monstrous aren’t they!!!
An excellent fishing video. Thank you
Thank you Stephen. 😊👍🏻
glad you made it across the pond and got to experience florida bridge fishing. Great memories for you.
We had a wonderful time. 😊
This is the second instalment of our Florida vacation. If you missed the first video, here is the link to watch it. czcams.com/video/87wcPWlNDx8/video.html
Loving these foreign FL vids, That pufferfish, What a guy hahaha
@@welshhunter7284 - He was hilarious wasnt he. 🤣🐡
I think you meant to link to czcams.com/video/87wcPWlNDx8/video.html
Hey John, your video link on this comment links back to this video.
@@fashion.victim- John - it's also good to see you in shorts @ 03:35, as your Cornish weather probably wouldn't let you get away with them yet.
Wow the puffer fish was brilliant!
I saw a documentary a few years back, some puffer fish release a neurotoxin into the water when they are being attacked, and it’s like a drug to dolphins, and they were passing the puffer fish around between themselves. Amazing to watch!
Haha. I’ve seen the same program. Crazy isn’t it!!
Dolphins put a whole new spin on _'puff, puff, pass!'_ 😅
You look like you're in your element catching a good spread of fish species.
Definitely worth the double-crispy Sun basting.
Haha. My scalp was a very rosy colour by the end wasn’t it. 🤣😫
Brilliant video always puts a smile on my face when I see an upload
Glad you enjoy them Liam. 😊
Currently in quarantine and your videos are the only thing getting me through! Rewatching some oldies and loving to see some new vids posted as well! My pepere (French for grandfather) loves to fish and these bring back so many good memories with family
Know the feeling found out the hard way that I have cov never leave home but my daughter brought it home
Ouch, I hope you are doing ok and keeping your spirits up. We all came down with covid a couple of months back and it’s not pleasant. I am glad we can help pass the time for you. Get well soon and take care. 😊💙
@@TheFishLocker Thank you all!!
@@jefferymccullough2306 Yeah I'm super extroverted but I don't get out much anymore because I have a suppressed immune system. My boyfriend actually brought it to me!
Hope you make quick and full recovery; and can catch a few fishies rather instead after, my friend!!
Finally in the USA baby yeeeah love the video
We had an amazing time in the Keys. 😊👍🏻
What a way to spend your holiday both of you, Hahaha the name that you were looking for earlier in the video was Poacher LOL. John you should be ashamed just jesting my friend. Thanks For the entertaining video enjoy the rest of your holiday. 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣
Haha. It makes up for her poaching all the covers. 😉
Very enjoyable watch, sooo many species
You really didn’t know what was going to come out next!! Amazing stuff. 😊👍🏻🎣
Lmao I was just watching part 2 of your fishing in the Canaries when this popped up. Again thank you for another informative and entertaining video.
Wow. Those videos are OLD!! I hope that the recording and editing has improved since then. 😉👍🏻
When you caught and showed us that nurse shark all I could say was "oh nooo!" What an excellent array of different and beautiful types of fish! Great day thanks for sharing 💙
It was incredible. I honestly had no idea what was going to come out next!! 😊🎣
Hi John! Always the best, and I'm gonna sound like a mother here. Every time you're out in the sunshine without any hat or glasses or nothing, oh it gets right up my nose! UV protection is very important! I hope at least you put on sunscreen! Take care! Looks like you had a great holiday!
I remembered sunblock everywhere but my scalp. 🤣
Great video some weird and wonderful fish caught
Incredible weren’t they. 😊👍🏻
Imma call you Mr wholesome.
This man is the most wholesome person I see on social media ever
Apologies if this is embarrassing but I am drawn to people like yourself when times are tough eh?
Thank you again
That’s ok, I am simply happy that we can share what we love doing. I truly hope that it helps folks out in some way. 😊💙
It helps mate
John does the fishing, Hannah does the catching. 😂
Standard Fishlocker session. 🤣
In my experience, FL keys waters are full of life. Always something out there to take the bait. Nice video.
Amazing fishing. 😊👍🏻
Very nice mate thight lines and all the best
Thank you.
Absolute amazing video, absolutely love the fact that doesn’t matter where you fish what country and what situation you’ve got the basic set up for fish safety mind. So many times that I’ve seen people fish of Bridges like this I just took him back in. Keep up the good work hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Thank you David. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and have a great day. 😊👍🏻
Great video's great knowledge too 👍
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Excellent John plenty of species there mate. 👍
Thanks Stephen. 😊👍🏻
Fishing off the pier in Titusville when I was younger was some of the most fun I ever had.
Thats great. 😊👍🏻🎣
I was there in January and loved it. I want to move to Florida! Enjoy!
So do we!!!
Love your videos as always. Such family oriented and wholesome.
We simply share what we know and love doing. We are a family run channel making family content. 😊
woo! glad to see you stateside, even briefly :D hope you had fun
We had an absolute blast!!!
welcome to The States. I hope you feel as welcome as everyone should & have a great time on Holiday here with us. cheers
We had a wonderful time. Everyone was so welcoming 😊👍🏻
Absolutely brilliant video John. Very entertaining and fascinating at the same time.
Glad you enjoyed it Steve, we had an absolute blast. I hope all is well with you and take care. 😊
Wow what an amazing amount of different fish species! looks like you had an absolute blast 👍
Incredible time mate, cannot wait to return. 😊
That puffer fish sounds like an old bike pump🤣. Amazing video again great to see such stunning looking fish.
Haha. He was hilarious wasnt he 😊🐡
“Now what do I do “ hahaha class
🤣
Amazing video, so many species. I just knew you’d have a backup tactic to deal with the possibility of catching something big, so well done.
I must admit you looked frazzled by the end of the filming, a truly beautiful place. Many thanks putting all this effort in on your holiday. Cu later mate cheers👏
It was incredible all the different species living there. Aye the wind and the sun take it out of you mate. 😉
You caught some beautiful fish John! Congrats!
Some stunners wasn’t there. 💙
It’s really good to se you and the family having a good time here in the US. I hope you figured out the driving thing on the right side of the road lol
Haha. Fortunately I have driven in the US many times. 😉👍🏻
Stunning fish mr locker and all with attitude. Keep hydrated and thanks for sharing
Take care buddy. 😊👍🏻
Great video , I have been traveling to the S W florida coast around the Sanibel island area from the UK for 20 years fishing mainly for Tarpon and Snook , a couple of things I have learnt you might find useful is a Thermacell handheld unit works great at keeping the mosquitoes away , ace hardware stores have them as do Bass pro shops , my wife and I have 1 each and take them everywhere , if you do get bitten, the best thing by far is witch hazel I buy a bottle as soon as I arrive from a cvs chemist , sometimes you have to ask for it they sometimes keep it behind the counter , don't know why , just put it straight on the bites for instant relief , the best bait I have found for Tarpon is a small blue swimming crab , if you touch your index finger to your thumb that circle is about the size you want , a thin gauge mutu style circle hook and work the hook through the point on the side from the bottom to the topside with a twisting motion to not crack the shell , freeline it in front of the Tarpon give plenty of slack you want the crab right down in front of there face , don't strike just tighten , you can buy crabs or catch them , to declaw them just squeeze the claw with pliers and it will shed it , I hope you jump one they are spectacular , i have videos on my channel from where i go if your interested ,feel free to question me , tight lines Andy
I am away at work for a couple of days but I absolutely will sit down and watch your content when I get off. I wish I had known that before we went. Thankfully we didn’t get bitten too much. I got chewed a few times but was out next to water more than the rest of the family. Thanks for the info Andy. 😊👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker- John - Another product you can use to keep them away is Avon's Skin So Soft. It did the trick for us in Desert Storm out on the sand, plus Hannah will appreciate the pleasant scent.
Looks amazing place to fish love to go there and do that 😀
Mate it was epic.
@@TheFishLocker looks like I will have to go
Last March there was a bunch of yellow jacks around. It was super fun catching them on live shrimp. Great video 🐟
I wish I had been there when they were there.
I see you having a blast fishing. Thank you for sharing.
If I’m fishing I’m happy. 😊🎣
John, I was there yesterday, the wind has torrid this week, huge tarpon in the back water behind you - great video, enjoy the rest of your trip 🎣
The whole week we were there it never stopped blowing!!!
Yeah we had to call a couple of days off, because of the wind, but looking forward to getting back next year - those tarpon on the fly 😮
That's some decent sunburn you got there!!! Great video and great session 👍
Lol! He needs the giant landscapers hat! And some polarized sunglasses!🤗🌞🏖😎
My scalp got a roasting didn’t it. 🤣😫
@@TheFishLocker When I moved here I didn't know about polarized sunglasses! I burned a cornea in my eye! If you only got away with a bit of sunburn, you did well!🏖😎
"...it's too big for me bucket..." brilliant!
True story.
Thanks for sharing, John, living the dream, mate!
Our pleasure mate. 😊👍🏻
Great video John some stunning fish and such a variety I was wondering what you would do if you hooked a monster thanks for the explanation. Your videos are so full of information. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed the video Stuart. 😊👍🏻
LOVE IT... used to really enjoy the fishing in FL, I always tried to target the inlets, personally, but hell.. nice way to make good on a windy day in any case
This whole trip was just a recce and learning curve mate. 😊👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker dawn and dusk are magical times in FL (and most places), I used to sleep mid day and only fish the first and last hours of the day, I think I had one day where I did 264 fish, mostly on hard lures...
Nice to see you in my home state. Welcome to Florida!
We loved our time in Florida. 👍🏻
..I feel like the sea gods wanted to send bull huss at you, but forgot for a moment that there weren't any bull huss around, so they had to improvise and sent over the nurse shark~😅🤣🤣
Monster Bull Huss. 🤣
Fantastic video dude, and to fish until one is lost for words is the dream right?! Great stuff John 😁👍
The whole trip was just insane mate. Snorkelling was 👌🏻 too. 😉
I’ve dove with tarpon on night dives, and having a 7 foot long reflective fish appear from the distance is an experience.
I think I’d be out of the water rapid. 🤣
Glad you broke the off shark, John. Interesting looking small species of fish.
Yeah there was no way I could have done anything else with it tbh. 👍🏻
some beautifully coloured fish in here john . great video again pal
Thanks David. 😊
Fishing in FL looks fine. The shark was a sticky situation. Sunburn! Great rod and a click-drag reel. Had a fine time watching.
Aye the top of my scalp was a fine red colour wasn’t it. 😫
Is this comment from a day ago? Says it's only uploaded a couple of mins ago 🤷🏽♂️
@@lb4959 - Yes. Our channel patrons help me with proof watching. 1 day ago ( 20:00 last night was when the video was uploaded ) 👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker ahh, thought I slipped through the matrix there. Cheers bud
Love that you get the binomial name spot on. Upper case genus, lower case species and in italics. Respect. (Often a two mark question at A-level!)
All Tang species are amazing. Blue Tang is my favourite.
Often the same fish can have several “local” names. But their Latin name is constant. 😊👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker and that’s another mark at A-level. Do you know that they are doing a GCSE Natural History qualification from September 2025. I’m a biology teacher and I’m going to do it, even after I’ve retired. Join me.
@@robtudor3785 - Really? That would have been right up my street.
@@TheFishLocker let’s do it in September 2025. The first exam will be 2027.
loved it! welcome to southern US! I was glad to see your channel pop up again!
Thank you, we had a great time in the Keys. 😊
Hope you enjoyed Florida I've been retired here for two years and I love it the only problem is and you seen it for yourself the wind I can't get out offshore as much as I would like to
It was blowing like that the entire time we were there. Yet we still had a wonderful time. 😊👍🏻
widać ze na Florydzie też można połowić ...gratuluję !!
Thank you. 😊👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker no problem 👍🙂
I love how poofy the puffer fish gets! You can hear him inflating himself, can't you! So fun! I hope you're enjoying your time in Florida!
Hilarious aren’t they. 🤣🐡
You look like you were really enjoying yourself there jonh.... Some stunning fish 🐠🐠
Well done
Cheers.
Good evening John 😊 wow that was explosive, your having a fantastic time John....you never stopped smiling all through this video.Some seriously beautiful fish but you wouldn't want to fall in their 🤔 would you.Thankyou so much for sharing it was truly brilliant.....thankyou. All the very best,hello to Hannah and James 🌱🌱🌱💕
Haha. It really was like an aquarium, you honestly never know what is going to come out next. 😊👍🏻🎣
That angel fish is something you would find in a aquarium ! Beautiful fish ! Imagine if we had all these in cornwall wow !
It was amazing. I couldn’t believe it when it popped up. 🤣
@@TheFishLocker Florida is a bucket list place to fish for anyone I personally think , mental the variety of species !
Funny enough, I really wish we had pollack and ling in Florida.
@@belgiboy1 both amazing species , especially pollock on reefs , they are amazing and put up a decent scrap
@@Pirateangler a bit like our bigger groupers and snappers in deeper water. They’ll put a bend in any rod.
Great video as always John. I am curious, what is your method of identifying new fish that you've caught for the first time?
I usually know roughly from experience what species they are by their shape/fin arrangement. From there I just photo and research.
Amazing video John absolutely quality. The fish were as you say like fishing in an aquarium. What an unbelievable session. Well done.
Thanks Lee. I had a blast. 😊👍🏻
Hi John, having spent 14 years fishing in Florida. The rule is, only circle hooks are allowed. And it is rigorously policed.by the fish and wildlife orthority. ( lucky boy ).
By the way your videos are brilliant !
Thats interesting because I asked at the bait shop and they didn't say anything? Or are you referring to specific species?
@@TheFishLocker
Hi John,
No we regularly went out to sea and off the beach and on numerous occasions the coast guard stopped us out at sea to checked our licences, the fish sizes and our hooks. The beach guys did the same with everyone. We lived in Sarasota on the gulf coast for 14 years, this verifying you are within the law happens regularly ! They check out the boat as well, insurance, life jackets, first aid kits, etc !! Saying all that, it was a great experience catching all the different species there is out there and some fabulous tasty fish !!
I really enjoy your channel keep up the great work, very informative !!
Best regards
Paul James.
Your a great fisherman with amazing knowledge but Your diving on the wrong side of the road mate lol 😝😝
🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ I knew something wasn’t quite right. 🤣
Loved that little puffer fish...So funny.
He was hilarious wasnt he. 🤣🐡
Another awesome video!!! Looks like you’re having a great time!
We had an incredible time. 😊
Man I dig it , especially when you catch the fish out of the norm👍🏻, fish for the love of fishing 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼💯
Exciting isn’t it.
Just whaoo,,the nurse shark and puffer fish made the video ,,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 just brilliant ,thanks for sharing with us 👍🏻👍🏻
That puffer was hilarious wasnt it. 🤣
I was on holiday with you for 30 mins 😎👌 supreme video as ever, mother of all doggies safely back to the deep by the weak link, well in 👏 keep enjoying life John all the best and Tight lines.
Glad you enjoyed joining me mate. Got possibly 2 more Florida videos before we are back to the sunny shores of the UK. 😉
@@TheFishLocker NICE!! Just seen the latest ...ACE !! LOVE IT !!
Really enjoyed that John, i was laughing with you when u said these puffas are hilarious haha 😂
They are funny aren't they. 😊
that is spring time. Wind! nothing you can do about it other than what you did , make the best of it! Hope you enjoyed your trip with your family!
Didn’t stop us having a great time. 😊👍🏻
Well done John
Thanks Mark. 😊👍🏻
Enjoy John, welcome to the other side of the pond😃
Thank you. 😊
Welcome to Florida! Have fun!
Thank you! Will do 😊
A different and interesting film thank you
My pleasure Jon.
Awesome stuff been watching your channel a while now and love your videos! Allll the way from australia :)
Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoy the videos. 😊👍🏻
cheers cracking vid and ye got some stoating fish keep up the tremendous work
Thanks Rob. 👍🏻
Another belta video! You're in your element! Thanks mate.
We had a blast. 😊
That sun burn on the head! gotta get a bucket hat and youll fit in with the retired oldies down there lol
Haha.
Superb yet again john.thanks for thinking of doing videos on your holidays for us👍.safe trip home guys
My pleasure mate. 😊👍🏻
If you're still there, get to Denny's Cuban Cafe on Key Largo. The food and coffee are amazing.Get a 'colada' (Cuban coffee). Great place to relax outside in the evening. That was my go-to when I holidayed in the Keys each of the three times out of the UK. I miss the Keys...
We are not still there but I shall write that down for when we return. 😊
Makes a change from Cornwall John, I hope you all have a great time. Lol . M
We have had an incredible time. 😊
Great vid, I`m sure I got a tan while watching. Keep em coming.
Haha. You and me both then. 🤣
Lovely video John amazing verity of fish 😎🎣🦀
Incredible variety wasn’t there. 😊👍🏻
Hi john,so,found my Orkney spinner,nice boat,cuddly and snipe trailer,well made up,ha ha,all the best to you n family.
Good luck to you mate. 😊👍🏻🎣
Amazing John - as always.
Thanks Mike. 😊👍🏻
Amazing vid john bet u cant wait to get back there
I absolutely cannot wait!!