Philip Shaw - This was a really challenging vid to make just because of the conditions. A lot of the footage was unusable and we had to stay very mobile. But I hope it’s ok. 🎣👍🏻
Another great video Sir. Thanks for taking the time,. With respect there are not many men of your caliber here in the States. Direct, knowledgably, and sincere, You would have made a fine teacher here in any field to be sure. Having you teach us all out here is a bit like a vacation but with educational learning.. All the various ways, days and things you go about doing and sharing are very nice to watch and discover to be sure. . It is all enjoyable; from start to finish. ~Cheers to you and yours. Continued success..
ken kido - Thank you very much Ken, as I keep saying. We are simply sharing what we love doing. Best wishes to you and your family my friend and have a great weekend 😊🎣👍🏻
- I don't like to sit on videos like other channels do. I want them to be fresh and relevant. Fingers crossed we can get some settled weather soon so we can get out on the boat. :)
Emma Kok - Thank you very much. It all takes a bit of practice but if you are careful you can often remove the hook quickly and without harming the fish at all. 😊👍🏻🎣
Chilly today here on the north Norfolk coast where I live but loving sitting in a warm room watching you after the cod, glad to see you wearing a buoyancy aid, stay safe and thanks for the video.
Jan Bundell - Thanks Bob, I’m really glad you liked this one as it was a real challenge to make. Conditions were extreme to say the least. Loads of footage was unusable sadly. All the best mate and tight lines. 😊🎣
Thanks John & Tom, some great info on baiting and set ups. I like the idea of just holding the rods and feeling for the bites. Best idea when the seas are really rough! Take care, all the best Graham 🎣🐟🎣🎣🐟
Also John not only do you have a wealth of knowledge on marine life your an awesome sea fisherman to boot,being a keen fisherman myself I salute you sir.keep them coming pal atb from Scotland
John Ord- Outdoor Lad. - It’s been maybe 6 or 7 years since I did this type of fishing so it was a real pleasure to be back on the rocks after cod. Glad you enjoyed the vid mate. Tight lines and take it easy. 😉🎣🐟👍🏻
Ah ha. I found another one I didn't see. I don't know why I like the night shore fishing at our bedtime. I think because it's so relaxing for me and my granddaughter thanks for sharing John. Stay safe.
- When I have time, I may go through and in the description or something I will give a chronological number to each video. That way you can start at #1 and work your way through. 😊
We never fished at night from the rocks but about 8 of us would get a local inshore man to take us out in the winter. The deal was a couple of pounds each for the boat and the owner of the boat took the catch, except pick of the catch ( two or three of the biggest) per angler. We would gather mussels as bait or sometimes feather for mackeral bait. We would go out early on the morning and return on the afternoon high tide. Brilliant memories.
Brilliant Vid,,,, I gave up rock fishing about 5yrs ago but watching this has given me the bug again. Obviously I cannot recognise the shot you were at but I have fished most marks from Cowbar to Boggle hole so guess I may have fished the mark you were at. Keep up the vids John, best thing on youtube.
chlorine36 - Thanks very much, it was a real challenge to film so I’m glad it turned out ok. Yes it was a local mark so you will have likely fished it. 😉
Can’t beat a proper rough ground session mate. Originally from Boro. Grew up fishing that coastline. After 15 years in the army, for last 6 years lived just north of the tyne, similar ground. Rod in hand and proper fishing. Keep up the good work
Loving your videos John. Keep them coming. Thanks for taking the time to explain your techniques, Rigs, equipment used and how to fish it correctly. Tight lines mate.
Pops - It is my pleasure. We didn’t want our videos to be simply a catch report and a brag. We wanted them to be helpful and educational at the same time. Best wishes and tight lines. 👍🏻🎣😊
Watched the previous vids about the area and beaches & thoroughly enjoyed them John. I kept thinking, surely he’s brought his gear with him, but no fishing. Visiting family to be fair I thought. Yet tonight yes! Great vid, thanks to you & your friend for the close up info. Tsk care m8
Good video John! Some lovely Codling there! It would have been great if you had filmed the daylight recce too as we would have had a view of the topography where you were fishing. Tom seemed like a great guy too - I'd never heard of Cart before so his linked article was very good. Never stop learning! Tight lines mate!
Trampster - You’re right mate, you never stop learning. Tom is a great lad, and a really good friend. Hopefully you will see more of him in future vids. 😉 If we had shown the daytime recce the locals would know where we were. 😛
Positive I've seen a video where a guy pre-makes and then freezes his baits at home. No messing around (time), on the shore.... As for the B8M8??? Going to order one!
Chris Davison - I know a few folks who do that but I think Mrs Fishlocker would murder me if I did that at home. And also I experiment with baits and combinations depending on the conditions. 😊🎣🐟
Learning a lot from your vids. I go to Spain quite a bit and dabble in a bit of fishing off the rocks, so was interested in your Spain fishing vids too - thanks!
Another cracking vid John! Keep em coming can't wait for my next visit to the coast and get some dangling done, can't come soon enough! 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Rock hopping. One of the best ways to fish here in Aus. We get about ten people a year washed off or fall but it doesn't seem to put us off. Good video as usual. Cod's a good feed. Ah memories of cod and chips from the Pilgrim's Hatch chippy. And now I think of it, catching a tiny cod from Yarmouth pier on a wet windy day at age seven. Keep on mate, you're champion and much appreciated by the Poms.Kindest regards to you and family.
allan powell - Thank you very much Allan. We lose a few people off the rocks every year as well and yet it doesn’t put folks off either. Or make them any more safety conscious?🤷🏻♂️ Best wishes mate and tight lines. 😉
PochemuPochemu - Aye mate it was good to get back out on the rocks up there. He’s a great lad Tom. Hopefully you will see more of him in future vids. 👍🏻😉
Hi John Yet another good video with some very good information from your friend Tom, Keep them coming and stay safe love from Manchester to the fish locker family .
- Thanks Fred, yes Tom is a cracking angler and a great mate. He and I chat all the time bouncing ideas off each other. ;) Best wishes you you and yours mate and have a great weekend. :)
Thanks for sharing John,really very very good and I'm always learning from you among many many other people...BRILLIANT please keep them coming 👌Which video can l see you talking about reading the water and finding the gullies where the fish might be,this really interests me,thank you once again great job 🌱🌱🌱
Joyce Hennequin - Thank you very much Joyce. As always it is my pleasure. I have mentioned it in a few of the foraging and exploring videos. Not done a specific video on it. 😉👍🏻
Man i havent fished since i was little and i miss it. The more and more i watch these vids the more jealous and sad i get seeing it...one day i will be at the ocean or lake or river... one day.... Love ur vids keep it up 👍
- Sometimes it is easier and less harmful for the fish, it depends where the hook is stuck. It makes sense doesn't it considering which way the hooks is shaped ;)
Absolutely awesome as always John. As I am just getting back into beach fishing after 25 years absent, there were some really good tips. I will be looking out for one of the baiting tools. However I do use a bait needle which helps but this looks ace for bigger baits. Many thanks again :)
Ian Bullock - It is our pleasure Ian. I am glad you are finding the videos helpful. The baiting tools I have always considered them a little unnecessary. But seeing how easy Tom built those big baits for cod has made me change my mind. I’m not afraid to say when I’m wrong. 😉🎣
@@TheFishLocker Found the exact same one on Ebay,,,ordered and due for delivery Wednesday. Am hoping to get out fishing Thursday so will give it ago :)
Recently found your chanel, glad I did fantastic content, I don't live by the coast but always loved it and had family in Bridlington all my life, done a little sea fishing myself biggest catch a 50lb conger, will be visiting the east coast soon for some beach foraging
Hi buddy that was like home from home fishing for me all be it a bit further up the coast Arbroath area nice baitting tool handy trying to wrap it all well with minus degree frozen hands can be tuff an that's the exact rod I use on our coast as well but with the surfblaster reel always have better hook up rates on the patanosta style rigs up here not many guys use the pulleys funnily enough tho if we do see guys using pulleys up herethey tend to be from the north east of England or even further afield anyway I'm blathering on a bit here haha cheers for the video
steve shiva - Thats interesting to hear Steve. Funny isn’t it how folks from the same area have “their ways” the baiting tool really was a great bit of kit. I always used to turn my nose up at them but I’m not afraid to admit when I was wrong. 😛🎣
dave oldman - Thanks Dave, aye we don’t get a proper run of them down the SW either. But there’s been a real good season of them this year in the NE. 👍🏻🎣
Well done lads , only ever hold your rod when rough ground fishing , I take me rod stand and have it 40/50 yards back to bait up on the back down the skiers to cast back in to the heavy 👍
Liam Bird - The main thing about this mark was the climb on the way down. It was literally down a cliff face on a rope. So anything that wasn’t essential didn’t come with us.
🦀Awesome video John. 🦞How fun night fishing is. 🦐We do it in boats and sink some lights in the water under the surface to attract bait fish and then the big ones come for a feeding. 🦑What a treat doing a nighttime video. 🐙Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. 🦈Those fish look healthy too. 👍💎
- Thank you very much. This was a real challenge to film as the conditions were wild so I am glad it worked out ok. I am planning on doing some overnight sessions on the boat this summer ;)
Beautiful mate.. only last 2-3 days here in Dub is nice .. cold but nice.. hope i can go do some fishing this weekend.. If you think visiting our smaller island let us know we will think of some 2-4 days fishing camping trip to atlantic 👍
A thoroughly enjoyable video John. 👍 I learnt a lot from this one especially using the crab innards, is it Cart? Those codling looked pristine and I bet they tasted as sweet as only fresh caught codling can 😊🐟. A wild and wooly night on the rocks but well worth it. My days of negotiating cliffs at night are over I'm afraid. After a near tumble trying to get back up from rocks below the Minack theatre at Porthcurno I realised my capabilities and now choose safer marks, especially at night.
RicTic66 - Thats a dicey mark down there at times. You were lucky. Yes cart isn’t well known outside of the North East. I put a link into the video description detailing what it is. It’s a grey rough ground bait. 😊👍🏻🎣
@@mikeuk466 i use one when i go cod fishing in the winter up here in the north east ... they are a time saver, take alittle to get used to but defo worth the buy .. good luck
Excellent video as always John. Nice to see you both sharing this information although it is not even close to the ground I fish but still very nice to see and to learn few things.
CastaNet Fishing & Kayak Adventures - Thats what it’s all about mate. Sharing what you know so it can help others. If we all shared what we know, we would all know a lot more. 😉🎣
The Fish Locker nothing but to agree! I think angling has such a potential to create so many friendship and good time together because you want to to share your deeds, it makes it always more joyable.
Hi John - just found your channel. Loving the variety, information you pass on and sense of fun. Learnt a lot. Good to hear your explanation of when you take a fish for the table and when you don’t as well 👍. Looking forward to more films and inspired to prep my gear and head to the sea with the kids as soon as the weather perks up a bit. Thanks and all the best for 2020. Ben
- Thank you Ben and welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying the videos and I hope you and the kids have a great time. Yes, probably better to wait until its warmer and not howling with wind and rain. :P Any questions about any of the videos, just leave me a comment or message me on the fish locker fb page. :D
Wish we had them in the South East mate, might have to do a bit of travelling myself!! Very informative as usual, I remember learning about cart a few years ago on CZcams, never heard of it before then, looks like a good fish catcher!!
Shore Fishing Essex - Without exaggeration mate and I have seen this happen. If there are 5 guys fishing in 1 gully and only 1 is using cart. He will be the one who catches. It’s weird though because it doesn’t seem to work as well in other areas. And only on rough ground. 😉👍🏻🎣🦀
Quality as always .. Your sesh turned out better than mine the day ... A reel as part of a Boat rod /reel combo i bought before christmas . Line somehow got snag inside the reel . Presently untangling the line Arghhhhh . Mr .Rowe mentioned about the larger bait given off a better scent . What's both your thoughts on Bottled scent i see being used by US/Canuck Sea Anglers which they spray on there baits in there video's
colintraveller - There are a lot of bait additives on the market that some folks claim a lot of success with. My feelings are it can’t hurt can it? I’m not sure how much is just the anglers confidence or the additive. But like I’ve said. It can’t hurt. 😊👍🏻
Great video John but have you noticed we don't call them codling anymore! How times have changed, those size baits are pretty standard on the mersey your dab baits would get a proper Mckie bollocking!!! 😅😂😉🎣👍
Lovely to see you disgorging and releasing those small codling. But do think you should have dispatched the retainers immediately. The antis are just looking for an excuse!
Hi John... I'm posting while watching so don't know if you say where you fished.... but when you told me about an area on a previous video. .. I forgot to mention I've heard that's meant to be a good mark for cod. Great video, as always. ... thanks for sharing
i live in the middle of nowhere in the US, where the best fish is catfish and if you're lucky some trout. i would love to have a proper experience like this someday. i love getting a look into this life, thank you and please keep it up!
- Haha. The grass isn't always greener. I would absolutely love to try my hand at a big catfish. Funny old world isn't it. Best wishes Glenna and have a great day. :)
I saw this vid, and popped off to the workshop to make a Bait Mate. Used a plastic vacuum attachment (the narrow nozzle one) cut it up and it works a treat.
The sliding rig is very similar to wot carp anglers call a helicopter rig just on a larger scale .....not seen that rig before but will definately make some up for fishing the rough ground on the mersey and anglesey ....very useful idea
You mentioned using a feeder and helicopter rig ......one thing I've used on estuarys Is a large feeder home made ones with 4-5oz o lead flashing strapped to the feeder its proved very good for flat fish as well as millet using a long popped up hook length ....as much as 6ft in length ....one for you to try
The chances of me going Cod fishing(outside of Burbot),are pretty remote ,but I think I'm going to adopt that bait method for Catfish and Sturgeon. I really enjoy the videos.
Peter Taylor - I have to be honest. I have always thought they were a little unnecessary but seeing Tom smash these big baits out so easy has made me consider getting one. 😉🎣
- For anyone interested in the B8M8 tools, her is a link to them. 😊👍🏻🎣 B8M8 - bit.ly/39zmuBA
This channel is my go to when life gets to be too complicated. It quiets my mind and helps me relax. I love it!
- I am so glad that we can help to bring you some peace. :)
Totally agree. Apart from being entertaining and knowledgeable, John has a calming voice doesn't he!
Ditto.
I know I'm not watched it yet but Cod & Chips with mushy peas springs to mind. 😂
Thanks John:-) :-)
Top dog X - Standard. Cannot best it. 😛🍽🐟
Looking forward to this .
Same type of fishing same area.
We go to looking forward to the top tips.
Bring it on well done John.
Philip Shaw - This was a really challenging vid to make just because of the conditions. A lot of the footage was unusable and we had to stay very mobile. But I hope it’s ok. 🎣👍🏻
Thank you guys! Can't do much better for a night video!
Peter Slonsky - Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed the video. 😊🎣
Another great video Sir. Thanks for taking the time,. With respect there are not many men of your caliber here in the States. Direct, knowledgably, and sincere, You would have made a fine teacher here in any field to be sure. Having you teach us all out here is a bit like a vacation but with educational learning.. All the various ways, days and things you go about doing and sharing are very nice to watch and discover to be sure. . It is all enjoyable; from start to finish. ~Cheers to you and yours. Continued success..
ken kido - Thank you very much Ken, as I keep saying. We are simply sharing what we love doing. Best wishes to you and your family my friend and have a great weekend 😊🎣👍🏻
The way you removed the old trace through the Gill was excellent, you should have been a Surgeon.👍
Ken Dodge - Haha. Thank you very much mate. It’s not my first time. 😉🎣🐟
"useful information" Yes indeed.
Loving that bait tool and the alternative second rig I'll be using Monday on the Mersey.
Cheers John and Tom
8r4ham - Glad you enjoyed the video mate. It was a difficult one to film so I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😉🎣
The video turned out great, once again excellent information. Give my thanks to Tom.
Take care, John.
Mark Delgado - That is a relief, it was a real challenge to film. He’s a cracking lad Tom. Hopefully you’ll be seeing more of him in the future. 😉🎣
Two days in a row! Thanks so much for your time. Keep rocking out the videos
- I don't like to sit on videos like other channels do. I want them to be fresh and relevant. Fingers crossed we can get some settled weather soon so we can get out on the boat. :)
Heck yeah I know what you mean we have had rain all week now it's sunny with crazy winds!
Fascinating to see the way you remove those hooks from the fish, great video 👏😁
Emma Kok - Thank you very much. It all takes a bit of practice but if you are careful you can often remove the hook quickly and without harming the fish at all. 😊👍🏻🎣
Chilly today here on the north Norfolk coast where I live but loving sitting in a warm room watching you after the cod, glad to see you wearing a buoyancy aid, stay safe and thanks for the video.
john kersey - It is my pleasure John. I wear the PFD often. The new ones are so light and compact you honestly forget you’re wearing them. 😊🎣🐟
John, I used to think I knew a bit about fishing till I started watching you...
I'm learning so much from you mate...👍
- Its a learning exercise mate. Every day is a school day. :)
I can not get enough of your vids John...Your enthusiasm is infectious....Best fishing vids on the net...Thnx John..regards to all....Bob ( IOW )
Jan Bundell - Thanks Bob, I’m really glad you liked this one as it was a real challenge to make. Conditions were extreme to say the least. Loads of footage was unusable sadly. All the best mate and tight lines. 😊🎣
Thanks John & Tom, some great info on baiting and set ups. I like the idea of just holding the rods and feeling for the bites. Best idea when the seas are really rough! Take care, all the best Graham 🎣🐟🎣🎣🐟
Graham Allen - It is mate and it keeps the rod tip high so the line isn’t in the waves as much. 😉🎣
I remember some of the few cod I caught down here years ago, they had whole spider crabs in them certainly gulp the big baits down
Trojs Fishing - Old bucket mouths aren’t they. Proper pigs some of them. 😊👍🏻🎣
One thing I love while watching your videos is "you always take care of nature and marine species". Great video. 👍👌🙂🍫
SAMEER SHINDE - Thank you and I am glad you share our love for the natural world. 😊🎣🦀
Great start to the weekend John.
Enjoyable and interesting video.
Keep them coming.👍
phil brooke - Thanks Phil, I am glad you enjoyed the video. It was a real challenge to film. Tight lines mate. 😊👍🏻🎣
Also John not only do you have a wealth of knowledge on marine life your an awesome sea fisherman to boot,being a keen fisherman myself I salute you sir.keep them coming pal atb from Scotland
James Wilson - Thank you very much James. As I keep saying mate, I’m just sharing what I love doing. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣🐟
This is my bread and butter shore fishing John. Up in Northumberland. Great video again mate.
John Ord- Outdoor Lad. - It’s been maybe 6 or 7 years since I did this type of fishing so it was a real pleasure to be back on the rocks after cod. Glad you enjoyed the vid mate. Tight lines and take it easy. 😉🎣🐟👍🏻
Ah ha. I found another one I didn't see. I don't know why I like the night shore fishing at our bedtime. I think because it's so relaxing for me and my granddaughter thanks for sharing John. Stay safe.
- When I have time, I may go through and in the description or something I will give a chronological number to each video. That way you can start at #1 and work your way through. 😊
Good to see you up the northeast on my doorstep good to see they still taking
Daniel Wardle - Aye mate we had about a dozen between us so it was a cracking session. 😊🎣🐟
We never fished at night from the rocks but about 8 of us would get a local inshore man to take us out in the winter. The deal was a couple of pounds each for the boat and the owner of the boat took the catch, except pick of the catch ( two or three of the biggest) per angler. We would gather mussels as bait or sometimes feather for mackeral bait. We would go out early on the morning and return on the afternoon high tide. Brilliant memories.
Colmea - It sounds like a great setup. Proper old school. 😊🎣🐟
TWO good lads , best of luck to ya both, tight lines
- Thank you Robert. 😊
Brilliant Vid,,,, I gave up rock fishing about 5yrs ago but watching this has given me the bug again. Obviously I cannot recognise the shot you were at but I have fished most marks from Cowbar to Boggle hole so guess I may have fished the mark you were at. Keep up the vids John, best thing on youtube.
chlorine36 - Thanks very much, it was a real challenge to film so I’m glad it turned out ok. Yes it was a local mark so you will have likely fished it. 😉
You give us so much knowledge, how can anyone give you dislikes. Keep the videos coming 5*. Cheers
Warren Whiteman - Haha. It is rival channel owners being petty and jealous folks. Pay them no notice. We don’t. 😆😉👍🏻
That rig your mate set here, is a belting idea... Good lad
The Little Farmers Farm - He doesn’t have many, but when he does have an idea they’re good ones. 😆😛
Bet it was great visiting the old stomping ground, the cod stocks getting back to what they used to be. Had some big cod off Runswick bay in the past.
Timmy Gasman - Yes there’s some nice fish about. The seals are giving the inshore stocks a bit of a pasting though.
Great video Mr Locker really enjoyed seeing you doing something different and having success .
J Clack - Thank you very much. It has been probably 6 - 7 years since I fished like this in this area. So it was nice. 😊👍🏻
Brilliant! I remember putting big baits like that in off Saltburn pier and pulling in decent winter cod 😉
steve Kirkbride - Great fun isn’t it. 😊🎣
Very informative and the explanation over the bait, size and presentation of bait, was very useful - thank you.
Glad it was helpful mate.
Old school cod fishing the rough ground. Love it....
the kid - It’s been a good 6 - 7 years since I fished like this so it was a real pleasure to get back at it. 😊👍🏻🎣
Great video again. Wonder how I came to miss this one. Thanks very much for posting
- Glad you found it mate.😊
Can’t beat a proper rough ground session mate. Originally from Boro. Grew up fishing that coastline. After 15 years in the army, for last 6 years lived just north of the tyne, similar ground. Rod in hand and proper fishing. Keep up the good work
Mark Igo - Aye mate it’s good fun on the right night. Been a good while since I fished this area so it was nice to get back out. 😊🎣🐟
Loving your videos John. Keep them coming. Thanks for taking the time to explain your techniques, Rigs, equipment used and how to fish it correctly. Tight lines mate.
Pops - It is my pleasure. We didn’t want our videos to be simply a catch report and a brag. We wanted them to be helpful and educational at the same time. Best wishes and tight lines. 👍🏻🎣😊
Watched the previous vids about the area and beaches & thoroughly enjoyed them John.
I kept thinking, surely he’s brought his gear with him, but no fishing. Visiting family to be fair I thought.
Yet tonight yes! Great vid, thanks to you & your friend for the close up info. Tsk care m8
Stephen King - This was a very short trip visiting family but I managed to tick a few boxes as well. 😉
Amazing tips in that vid that will definitely come in handy thank you 👍🏼
Joe Miller - It is our pleasure Joe. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. It was a real challenge to film so I’m glad it’s ok. 😊🎣
Keep the videos coming! Love watching them, and learning a few things along the way too 👍
- Thank you very much Jonathon, I am glad you are finding the videos informative. :)
Another great video John, brave men climing down cliffs in the dark, look forward to some better weather to get some boat fishing videos.👍👍
Stephen Jones - Thanks Stephen. Me to, I’m praying for when it’s fine weather again.haha. 😊🎣
Just started fishing, the baiting side of the video was really helpful. Thank you.
- My pleasure. 😊👍🏻
Good video John! Some lovely Codling there! It would have been great if you had filmed the daylight recce too as we would have had a view of the topography where you were fishing. Tom seemed like a great guy too - I'd never heard of Cart before so his linked article was very good. Never stop learning! Tight lines mate!
Trampster - You’re right mate, you never stop learning. Tom is a great lad, and a really good friend. Hopefully you will see more of him in future vids. 😉 If we had shown the daytime recce the locals would know where we were. 😛
Great tips John going to use the running rig next time I'm out in a couple of weeks well done to you and Tom for another great video.
- Thanks Philip, glad you found the video helpful mate. ;)
That was very quick,I only suggested yesterday 🤣🤣 great vid John 👍👍⚡🤙
Robert Howard - Haha. I don’t mess about mate. 😉🎣
Positive I've seen a video where a guy pre-makes and then freezes his baits at home. No messing around (time), on the shore.... As for the B8M8??? Going to order one!
Chris Davison - I know a few folks who do that but I think Mrs Fishlocker would murder me if I did that at home. And also I experiment with baits and combinations depending on the conditions. 😊🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker you need a 'wet' work station in the workshop then....😁🙈🤣
Learning a lot from your vids. I go to Spain quite a bit and dabble in a bit of fishing off the rocks, so was interested in your Spain fishing vids too - thanks!
- Thats great to hear Arnold. I am glad you are finding the videos helpful. :)
Another cracking vid John! Keep em coming can't wait for my next visit to the coast and get some dangling done, can't come soon enough! 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Paul whitemore - Tight lines mate. 😉🎣
Excellent fishing video ,keep the good work up
All the best
ianstevenson1903 - Thank you Ian. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣😊
Rock hopping. One of the best ways to fish here in Aus. We get about ten people a year washed off or fall but it doesn't seem to put us off. Good video as usual. Cod's a good feed. Ah memories of cod and chips from the Pilgrim's Hatch chippy. And now I think of it, catching a tiny cod from Yarmouth pier on a wet windy day at age seven. Keep on mate, you're champion and much appreciated by the Poms.Kindest regards to you and family.
allan powell - Thank you very much Allan. We lose a few people off the rocks every year as well and yet it doesn’t put folks off either. Or make them any more safety conscious?🤷🏻♂️ Best wishes mate and tight lines. 😉
Great Video Nice to see you up north John. Cheers to Tom too :)
PochemuPochemu - Aye mate it was good to get back out on the rocks up there. He’s a great lad Tom. Hopefully you will see more of him in future vids. 👍🏻😉
Hi John Yet another good video with some very good information from your friend Tom, Keep them coming and stay safe love from Manchester to the fish locker family .
- Thanks Fred, yes Tom is a cracking angler and a great mate. He and I chat all the time bouncing ideas off each other. ;) Best wishes you you and yours mate and have a great weekend. :)
Thanks for sharing John,really very very good and I'm always learning from you among many many other people...BRILLIANT please keep them coming 👌Which video can l see you talking about reading the water and finding the gullies where the fish might be,this really interests me,thank you once again great job 🌱🌱🌱
Joyce Hennequin - Thank you very much Joyce. As always it is my pleasure. I have mentioned it in a few of the foraging and exploring videos. Not done a specific video on it. 😉👍🏻
Would be smashing if you did 👍
Another great video. I have never caught a cod but I don’t fancy fishing at night. Fished at night in the 70’s and 80’s and that was enough for me 🙃
- Thanks Ken, yeah night fishing isn't for everyone. It has its benefits but given the option I'd fish a day session. 😊
really good vid John
just like the fishing up ma way
keep the vids coming
Iain
iain dickson - Glad you enjoyed it Iain. Proper rough ground fishing. 👍🏻🎣🐟
Nice one John the rigs very interesting and it was nice to see that first cod go free done well getting that hook out
Andrew Mclauchlin - We had a dozen I think, 7 over landing size but only kept 3. 😊👍🏻🐟🍽
Man i havent fished since i was little and i miss it. The more and more i watch these vids the more jealous and sad i get seeing it...one day i will be at the ocean or lake or river... one day.... Love ur vids keep it up 👍
AnimeGamerCreater - Once you have been a fisherman the love for it never leaves you. 😊🎣
@@TheFishLocker i also love sea food but my dad and step mom hate the smell of it so i dont eat fish very often ;w;
AnimeGamerCreater - They don’t know what they’re missing. 😉🍽
Big thumbs up John, outstanding vidio as always, keep them coming please. Mike from Norfolk 👍👍
Mike Saul - Thanks Mike. Tight lines. 👍🏻🎣
fantastic session :) very useful tool
Amazing Fishing UK - Thank you very much. Yes they are. 😉🎣
@@TheFishLocker didn't have much luck with cod but hoping for some nice turbot and bass this year as soon how i back on the water :)
Amazing Fishing UK - I’d love a good turbot!
cheers john u did enjoy ur trip home take care on ur way back
robert mansfield - It was ok mate. Cold but nice. 😊🎣
I had no idea you could go through the gills to pull a hook out. Fascinating!
- Sometimes it is easier and less harmful for the fish, it depends where the hook is stuck. It makes sense doesn't it considering which way the hooks is shaped ;)
Absolutely awesome as always John. As I am just getting back into beach fishing after 25 years absent, there were some really good tips. I will be looking out for one of the baiting tools. However I do use a bait needle which helps but this looks ace for bigger baits. Many thanks again :)
Ian Bullock - It is our pleasure Ian. I am glad you are finding the videos helpful. The baiting tools I have always considered them a little unnecessary. But seeing how easy Tom built those big baits for cod has made me change my mind. I’m not afraid to say when I’m wrong. 😉🎣
@@TheFishLocker Found the exact same one on Ebay,,,ordered and due for delivery Wednesday. Am hoping to get out fishing Thursday so will give it ago :)
Recently found your chanel, glad I did fantastic content, I don't live by the coast but always loved it and had family in Bridlington all my life, done a little sea fishing myself biggest catch a 50lb conger, will be visiting the east coast soon for some beach foraging
- Welcome to our channel. Im glad you're enjoying working through the content. 50lb is a nice Conger ;) Good luck on your foraging.
@@TheFishLocker cheers was caught in Cornwall about 6ft in length a beast
Decent numbers of cod around this year👍
Alex Steele - Yes there was mate. Some real good catches amongst them as well. 😊🎣🐟
Really enjoyed this video john. Looked really challenging conditions.
Neil Smith - It was a real challenge Neil. The terrain, bitch black, howling wind, sub zero temps and a driving sea. So I’m glad it turned out ok. 😉🎣
Great video and well presented , cheers
ERIC BODLEY - Thank you Eric, it was a real challenge to film. Lots of unusable footage due to wind noise etc so I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😉😊👍🏻🎣
Nice to see you fishing up in our area John! Great video as usual 👍
Gary Shears - It was a great little session. Difficult conditions but fun. It’s been probably 6 - 7 years since I’ve fished like that in that area. 😊🎣
Amazing John - Love that baiting tool and defiantly on my shopping list
- They are a cracking little tool aren't they. I had never used one before but seeing it work like that really changed my mind about them. B8M8. ;)
Hi buddy that was like home from home fishing for me all be it a bit further up the coast Arbroath area nice baitting tool handy trying to wrap it all well with minus degree frozen hands can be tuff an that's the exact rod I use on our coast as well but with the surfblaster reel always have better hook up rates on the patanosta style rigs up here not many guys use the pulleys funnily enough tho if we do see guys using pulleys up herethey tend to be from the north east of England or even further afield anyway I'm blathering on a bit here haha cheers for the video
steve shiva - Thats interesting to hear Steve. Funny isn’t it how folks from the same area have “their ways” the baiting tool really was a great bit of kit. I always used to turn my nose up at them but I’m not afraid to admit when I was wrong. 😛🎣
Good vid,i remember the cold nights and ive ,still got my old beach caster,but you ain't tempted me back-i like my boat to much now. Tight lines lads.
- I like my shore fishing but LOVE my boat fishing. :D Tight lines mate. ;)
Keep up the Great Vids!! Hello from Arkansas, USA.
Barks JOHNSON - Thank you very much - we will try. Hi from Cornwall in the UK. 😊🎣
Stirling info guys, love the simple pulley flapper rig!
Sliding paternoster. 👍🏻
cod fishing,i remember that!....not seen them for years properly in the south east.good film mate,cheers.
dave oldman - Thanks Dave, aye we don’t get a proper run of them down the SW either. But there’s been a real good season of them this year in the NE. 👍🏻🎣
Of course not. Commercials have destroyed fish stocks around the UK.
Well done lads , only ever hold your rod when rough ground fishing , I take me rod stand and have it 40/50 yards back to bait up on the back down the skiers to cast back in to the heavy 👍
Liam Bird - The main thing about this mark was the climb on the way down. It was literally down a cliff face on a rope. So anything that wasn’t essential didn’t come with us.
Love the vids mate
sam may - Thanks Sam. Tight lines 😊👍🏻🎣
🦀Awesome video John. 🦞How fun night fishing is. 🦐We do it in boats and sink some lights in the water under the surface to attract bait fish and then the big ones come for a feeding. 🦑What a treat doing a nighttime video. 🐙Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. 🦈Those fish look healthy too. 👍💎
- Thank you very much. This was a real challenge to film as the conditions were wild so I am glad it worked out ok. I am planning on doing some overnight sessions on the boat this summer ;)
Lovely video John its nice to see something different
gavin mcnamara - Glad you enjoyed it Gavin. This was a difficult one to film so I’m glad it turned out well. 😊👍🏻
Beautiful mate.. only last 2-3 days here in Dub is nice .. cold but nice.. hope i can go do some fishing this weekend..
If you think visiting our smaller island let us know we will think of some 2-4 days fishing camping trip to atlantic 👍
Niunkin - Thank you very much mate. We may come over at some point this summer. When it’s warmer. 😉🎣
"HELLO"
it's that time again baby!
Dave O'Donovan - Haha. Fish O’clock. 😉🎣
A thoroughly enjoyable video John. 👍 I learnt a lot from this one especially using the crab innards, is it Cart? Those codling looked pristine and I bet they tasted as sweet as only fresh caught codling can 😊🐟. A wild and wooly night on the rocks but well worth it. My days of negotiating cliffs at night are over I'm afraid. After a near tumble trying to get back up from rocks below the Minack theatre at Porthcurno I realised my capabilities and now choose safer marks, especially at night.
RicTic66 - Thats a dicey mark down there at times. You were lucky. Yes cart isn’t well known outside of the North East. I put a link into the video description detailing what it is. It’s a grey rough ground bait. 😊👍🏻🎣
Thanks for the video 👍👍👍
Romas fisherman - It is my pleasure Romas. 👍🏻🎣
Them baiting tools are spot on I'll be purchasing one when I visit dawlish! Cheers mate
- They are really handy for this type of fishing. You can find them online Mike.
@@TheFishLocker yes deffo! they look it, cheers budi iv found one!
@@mikeuk466 i use one when i go cod fishing in the winter up here in the north east ... they are a time saver, take alittle to get used to but defo worth the buy .. good luck
I actually made my own out of a piece of plastic, an ice cream lid ,just cut that shape out works a treat.
Excellent video as always John. Nice to see you both sharing this information although it is not even close to the ground I fish but still very nice to see and to learn few things.
CastaNet Fishing & Kayak Adventures - Thats what it’s all about mate. Sharing what you know so it can help others. If we all shared what we know, we would all know a lot more. 😉🎣
The Fish Locker nothing but to agree! I think angling has such a potential to create so many friendship and good time together because you want to to share your deeds, it makes it always more joyable.
Hi John - just found your channel. Loving the variety, information you pass on and sense of fun. Learnt a lot. Good to hear your explanation of when you take a fish for the table and when you don’t as well 👍. Looking forward to more films and inspired to prep my gear and head to the sea with the kids as soon as the weather perks up a bit. Thanks and all the best for 2020. Ben
- Thank you Ben and welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying the videos and I hope you and the kids have a great time. Yes, probably better to wait until its warmer and not howling with wind and rain. :P Any questions about any of the videos, just leave me a comment or message me on the fish locker fb page. :D
Wish we had them in the South East mate, might have to do a bit of travelling myself!! Very informative as usual, I remember learning about cart a few years ago on CZcams, never heard of it before then, looks like a good fish catcher!!
Shore Fishing Essex - Without exaggeration mate and I have seen this happen. If there are 5 guys fishing in 1 gully and only 1 is using cart. He will be the one who catches. It’s weird though because it doesn’t seem to work as well in other areas. And only on rough ground. 😉👍🏻🎣🦀
Quality as always ..
Your sesh turned out better than mine the day ... A reel as part of a Boat rod /reel combo i bought before christmas . Line somehow got snag inside the reel . Presently untangling the line Arghhhhh .
Mr .Rowe mentioned about the larger bait given off a better scent . What's both your thoughts on Bottled scent i see being used by US/Canuck Sea Anglers which they spray on there baits in there video's
colintraveller - There are a lot of bait additives on the market that some folks claim a lot of success with. My feelings are it can’t hurt can it? I’m not sure how much is just the anglers confidence or the additive. But like I’ve said. It can’t hurt. 😊👍🏻
Great video John but have you noticed we don't call them codling anymore! How times have changed, those size baits are pretty standard on the mersey your dab baits would get a proper Mckie bollocking!!! 😅😂😉🎣👍
- Haha. Its funny how generous he is when he's not paying for the baits :P
@@TheFishLocker 😂😅 very true mate! 😉🎣👍
another great video john , good tips and tricks as normal mate good luck fella
- Thanks Tony, all the best mate. :)
Great that john lad , back to your roots 👍👍👍
- Its been a good 6 - 7 yeas since I fished like this so it was great to get back out on the rocks and find a few. :)
Lovely to see you disgorging and releasing those small codling. But do think you should have dispatched the retainers immediately. The antis are just looking for an excuse!
- Keeping them live in a Rockpool keeps them fresh for as long as possible. When it is time to go all are despatched humanely and bled.
Hi John... I'm posting while watching so don't know if you say where you fished.... but when you told me about an area on a previous video. .. I forgot to mention I've heard that's meant to be a good mark for cod.
Great video, as always. ... thanks for sharing
chrisandvicky - Yes it is a good mark. And no I don’t say in the video. 😉
@@TheFishLocker ... errmm... I've edited my post mate 😎
chrisandvicky - 😉
i live in the middle of nowhere in the US, where the best fish is catfish and if you're lucky some trout. i would love to have a proper experience like this someday.
i love getting a look into this life, thank you and please keep it up!
- Haha. The grass isn't always greener. I would absolutely love to try my hand at a big catfish. Funny old world isn't it. Best wishes Glenna and have a great day. :)
Are you from the Midwest?
I saw this vid, and popped off to the workshop to make a Bait Mate. Used a plastic vacuum attachment (the narrow nozzle one) cut it up and it works a treat.
😉👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker I'm Scottish, we are even tighter than you guys lol. A penny saved and all that. Will debut my version this year at Arbroath.
good idea of using the sheet metal for wrapping the bait.
Ty Do - They are a really handy tool. Made things so much easier with soft baits and cold hands 😉
some beautiful fish there too fella...
- Thanks ;)
The sliding rig is very similar to wot carp anglers call a helicopter rig just on a larger scale .....not seen that rig before but will definately make some up for fishing the rough ground on the mersey and anglesey ....very useful idea
stuart bromley - It is isn’t it. But instead of a lead I’ve used a method feeder. 😉 Every days a school day isn’t it mate. Tight lines Stuart. 👍🏻🎣
You mentioned using a feeder and helicopter rig ......one thing I've used on estuarys Is
a large feeder home made ones with 4-5oz o lead flashing strapped to the feeder its proved very good for flat fish as well as millet using a long popped up hook length ....as much as 6ft in length ....one for you to try
stuart bromley - Already tried the method feeder for mullet. 😉🎣
The chances of me going Cod fishing(outside of Burbot),are pretty remote ,but I think I'm going to adopt that bait method for Catfish and Sturgeon. I really enjoy the videos.
Salvation - Thats good angling. Adapt and overcome. Always learning 😉🎣👍🏻
I'm from Boston, which was built on the cod fishery! I didn't know cod come up closer to shore at night, I thought they were always in deep water!
- Most of the fish we caught were in less than 12ft of water ;)
These beach fishing vids are brilliant
Well done lads, been thinking on a bait mate for a while now think I'll indulge in one
Peter Taylor - I have to be honest. I have always thought they were a little unnecessary but seeing Tom smash these big baits out so easy has made me consider getting one. 😉🎣
great stuff John...🤘
Joe Scardino - Thank you Joe. 😊🎣
Nice session John, makes sense to increase bait size at night,
Tight lines
Udo Van Den Brock - The water was full of colour so the I think the fact it’s dark doesn’t have too much relevance. More bait more scent.