1 Week Adventure on The Volcanic Island of Madeira | The Fish Locker

Escaping the Winter weather of the UK we travel to the Volcanic Tropical Island of Madeira. 7 days exploring the wonderful island fishing whenever and wherever possible. We battle against fierce storm conditions and find some wonderful fish in the tropical waters surround the shores. If you have any information about fishing in Madeira from the shore or the boat please get in touch with us and we will look to explore it more on a return visit.
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[@twinz0wn4]

Again, I've never too much interest in bait fishing off the shore, but the way its presented is very much like a documentary rather than a fishing vlog, i think this is what makes your videos very engaging, fantastic

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@Thefishinggroupjersey]

Your my highlight of my day, came home from fishing and knew it was a fish locker sunday. Thanks john best of luck

[@TheFishLocker]

How was your fishing.

[@Thefishinggroupjersey]

Lots of doggy’s in jersey right now

[@stuartlast8156]

Fishing is always an adventure, whether you catch or not, part of the game !! Thanks for taking us along 👍👍

[@chopperhehehe]

I second that comment 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️

[@TheFishLocker]

You are absolutely right Stuart. We just love the adventure.

[@KuteKryptid]

I need a Fishlocker equivalent to rock hounding, mushroom foraging, and fossil hunting. Coastal foraging videos are my jam

[@yamanmustafa]

Atomic Shrimp has some of what you mentioned.

[@TheFishLocker]

As mentioned Atomic Shrimp does some rock hounding, we also have some Coastal Foraging videos on the way. 😉👍🏻

[@nobbymorph]

I am new to your channel (month or so). What I like most is your humility, you are a nice guy and no matter which friend you are out with, I see either the father figure or a caring friend. Tight lines my new friend!

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t profess to have many friends. But the ones I do have are good ones. 💙

[@barrywood5357]

In your dreams you include so many of us that can do what you do you bring it to the table and give it to us as it is nice one Mr Locker thankyou

[@TheFishLocker]

I am simply sharing what we love doing in the hope that it helps folks out. 😊

[@gee3883]

Lol, gotta love this bloke, gets to digs, first thing he unpacks is a load of deadbait.

[@TheFishLocker]

Priorities mate. 🤣

[@jonathanbridges7957]

Was nice to say "hi" at Boatlife today. I really appreciate what you do. Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed the show.

[@debraanneclark2188]

Another great fishing adventure despite the weather but that's life but at least it wasnt a completely fish less week

[@TheFishLocker]

We had fun exploring and the fishing, when we could do it was great.

[@BrianSmith-ho5ps]

I have never fished abroad mainly due to the unknown aspects of travelling with fishing gear. But after watching your informative blog and videos and doing some research myself i feel confident and comfortable about booking a fishing trip in the future. Much appreciated

[@TheFishLocker]

That is what I had hoped when making this extra info video. I’m glad it has helped. 😊🎣👍🏻

[@AndyMacaskill]

I think I've said before, but I do enjoy the full doc-you-mentary of these trips.

[@TheFishLocker]

Brilliant. I am glad you enjoy them. I will continue to make more.

[@JW-wp1qt]

JL our new chief trouser puller upper! Terrific video 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Glad I could be helpful. 🤣

[@brianmckelvey1973]

Another great watch John. I spent a couple of days (in December) in Funchal almost 30 years ago, beautiful town and the fruit n veg market was amazing. lovely weather for mid-winter too.

[@TheFishLocker]

The market was wonderful wasnt it.

[@John-ng2vg]

Hi John your right Madeira is a lovely island I was there for 2week 14years ago first 2 weeks in May brilliant. Great video take care.

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers John.

[@nigelsykes3333]

Brought back great memories of holidays in Madeira (diving) love the Funchal market and great food

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a wonderful island. 😊🎣

[@jimdixon5130]

I enjoyed that so much. I'm not a proper fisherman, I only fish a handful of times a year off the coast of Wales and only catch dogfish if anything! Great seeing people who know what they are doing and thank you for sharing it.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Jim, we simply share what we know and love doing in the hope that it helps. 🎣👍🏻

[@normanburton3295]

Great entertainment. Been following for quite a while now ....Thank you ...

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Norman.

[@ironix1]

These videos are great John. I nearly got out there for a week in the 80's on Roddy Hayes boat, but sadly it never materialised due to unforeseen circumstances. Keep them coming!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud. Have a good one.

[@bassblanker5359]

The little pier you stayed up is very popular for Madeira lure anglers producing Sierra and Barracuda, we saw two small Barras about 3 and 4lb respectively, but, videos of the Sierras are quite common. Well done on a thoroughly informative and entertaining video, it is a beautiful island, but, you were unlucky with the weather.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@robwebber1217]

We parked in the Silver Zone car park at the airport, cost around 60 pounds for the week and there's a transfer bus every 25 minutes and you leave your keys so you won't lose them lol. Yeah the fish market was disappointing but the fruit and veg market upstairs was incredible. Beautiful island and the people are so friendly. 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

I agree. Very friendly and the fruit and veg is delicious. With accomodation the silver zone was still more expensive than this place. 😉

[@rosswaiton7710]

Nice vids. My other half is from Madeira. Her cousin is a keen angler from Funchal. In summer once we groundbaited liquidised bread near a breakwater and then float-fished prawns, really light gear. So many species of bream, gar, mullet. Must admit, cousin Tiago had a pretty old-fashioned attitude towards keeping small fish, but we ate them all, cooked outside local-style. Great island. Great memory.

[@TheFishLocker]

Many small islands I find have that same mentality. 👍🏻🎣

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

Thanks brother for as always a very interesting, informative, and fun post, have a great day 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤟🏼🖖🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure my friend.

[@marcruland-rv6bv]

Glad to see a new one of your wonderful foraging videos. I like them so much! Thank you and both thumbs up!

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻👍🏻🦞

[@TheSeveth]

again you are helping me through a tough time, you and your family are the best medicine for me ty very much

[@TheFishLocker]

I am sorry to hear you are struggling but glad to hear we can help.

[@chopperhehehe]

Great programe as always . Chears for tak8ng us along 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure mate.

[@BelowTheGold]

I always enjoy the videos john. I enjoyed seeing all the small fish. They were all beautiful. The jet black one with the bright blue lines that was near the start of the video was my favourite.

[@TheFishLocker]

Those Canary Damsels are incredibly aggressive would you believe it!!

[@BelowTheGold]

@@TheFishLocker I would. Coz they’re so small they have that wee guy chip on the shoulder 😂

[@theevanpyle]

Thanks for taking us along on this trip 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed joining us.

[@jjslifekitchen7619]

Great video John....loved you catching the new species of Stingray, particularly after hiking up Tom's pants so we didn't see "down under." Well done gentlemen!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Just making sure it all stays family appropriate 🤣

[@milesbaigent4534]

Great video John, thanks. Madeira is just fabulous, going there in April for the third time in a little over a year. Verdant and beautiful sums the place up. Oh and clean and warm as well! 😀

[@TheFishLocker]

Agreed.

[@motorsnutts6594]

Yep , enjoyed this John, the fishing of the mini species there are so many! Did find this one interesting as seeing how different cultures do things is a learning curve in itself. cheers bud , appreciate your efforts. Hope you had a good boat life show also 👍🏼👍🏼🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

The boatlife show was brilliant. Went really well thank you.

[@theseabasshunteruk]

Another top video mate. Great time at boatlife this year. Even tho u made me jump out my skin from the manly bear hug. Great too see you again and cheers for the merch!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

You big wimp. Great to see you all there and thank your girls for the hugs. 💙

[@theseabasshunteruk]

Haha. They was over the moon to have met you. And of course as your top fan and all that was great to see u again. The girls came home saying they met someone off the tv 😂😂. Speak soon John. #fanboy 😂

[@coastmansingha9980]

Very professional and very enjoyable. Felt like I was there with you. Many thanks from Thailand.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much.

[@epsilonian_candy3130]

Another epic video. Kudos John!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@terrypatterson1481]

Excellent John, really enjoyed the video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Terry.

[@daystatesniper01]

Great full vlog there John ,a pity the weather didn't play ball ,that means you will have to go back lol .

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes it does.

[@angelawilliams36]

Wow....that bull ray, fish of dreams...stunning....keep safe

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Angela, have a lovely day.

[@WolfricLupus]

Always wanted to take my fishing rods abroad, never had the opportunity. Cool video, thanks!

[@TheFishLocker]

We have a few videos from foreign shores. I love to fish in new locations. 👍🏻🎣

[@rayharvey1339]

It looks so exciting to fish foreign venues thanks for taking us slong

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure.

[@keithcollings7695]

Great interesting video John, just shows it’s impossible to predict the weather. Fishing in Madeira is definitely challenging. At least you both got back safe.

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s good we enjoy a challenge. 😉🎣

[@robertcotton9091]

A pleasure to watch Sir! Many thanks for sharing :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Rob.

[@theevanpyle]

This island reminds me of the Azores! Need to visit thanks mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes mate. They are on the list!!

[@nigelcurtis3421]

Great Backstory video to the first one 👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Nigel.

[@johnandrews6414]

Hi John, Madeira looks a lovely place especially when the sun comes out some beautiful specimens of fish thanks for the video 🇮🇪

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure John.

[@sporranheid]

Nice to have a vicarious holiday. I know ye're predominately a fishing channel and were probably frustrated at the start, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the other stuff; sharing your knowledge and attention to detail. Amazing place. What a ridiculously windy winter it's been! Never known one like it. The days are getting longer, thank goodness. Best, Mark And can't that man afford a belt? 😂 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

We had planned to do some hiking around the island but the poor weather completely put halt to that. So yes a little frustrated. But we had a good trip.

[@jamesweber4938]

Enjoyable video, thanks John and Tom.

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time James.

[@charleigh195]

Once again fabulous viewing

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much.

[@leonmarkrodziewicz279]

Always enjoy your videos John, one of the highlights f the weekend!

[@TheFishLocker]

I’m glad you feel that way mate.

[@danielleonte8464]

Great video! And glad to meet you today in Birmingham at boatlife! I wish you all the very best!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you enjoyed the show.

[@robbieallan6522]

Something different John always nice to see a few different species.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@rayharvey1339]

Fantastic video thank you for filming and sharing with us much appreciated mate

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure Harvey.

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

John, not exactly the fish market one would expect on an island. Sorry you had such bad weather. ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

It was unfortunate but didn’t spoil the trip. We still enjoyed our visit. 😊🎣

[@helmshardover]

Perhaps the fishing boats didn't go out?@@TheFishLocker

[@GAZ1511]

looks very nice there John would be a nice place for your family

[@TheFishLocker]

I agree.

[@mr.brownmusic606]

Super video! Too bad about the weather....it is what it is!

[@TheFishLocker]

Exactly that. 😊🤷🏻‍♂️

[@596football]

Lovely island John, been there a couple of times, the scabard fish is a delicacy normally cooked with banana. The landing on the island is also quite testing with those cross winds

[@TheFishLocker]

It can be a scary one but my landing was fine.

[@rayharvey1339]

Love the content and also the surrounding area which you showed it's not all about the fishing which you bought across nicely

[@TheFishLocker]

We had wished to explore and hike a lot more but sadly the conditions didn’t allow it.

[@tadhghayden7601]

Good back story...Magnificent place really... Those duck billed ray sub types are turbo charged from what I've seen of them. You could nearly cast a bait from that balcony...

[@TheFishLocker]

The accomodation was great.

[@phil7301]

Yes, the fish market was a bit disappointing, I was looking forward to that. Lucky you caught all those species so we could see a better selection ! When do you recon you'll be putting your pots out John ?? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@TheFishLocker]

When the weather sorts itself out mate. 👍🏻🦞

[@phil7301]

@@TheFishLocker next August then ! Ha 😉

[@colinwilliams9290]

Great content as usual John

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@anthonyabbott5243]

Great video John, I like watching them.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@stewwilliams1537]

Nice trip. These fishing tourist vids are fun

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I hope to keep making them.

[@krtgiroto]

Challenging conditions but you managed to land some nice fish! Would love to see you fishing in Cape Verde, I went last year and had a great time fishing from the beach right next to our hotel. Landed a thresher shark, a big jack and many more.

[@TheFishLocker]

You had a thresher shark from the beach? Wow!!!

[@krtgiroto]

​@@TheFishLocker Yes! But a baby one😅... Hooked on a fish head using a proper shark rig.

[@Jimmyfisher121]

I always enjoy the videos John, Just sorry your trip wasn't so good but you are right sometimes the small fish are king, they save the blanks and if I am honest, when I was a kid just starting fishing the local Canal just outside my back garden it was the small Roach and perch that got me into a lifetime of fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

We love fishing. It doesn’t matter if they’re big or small. 😊🎣

[@scottward8771]

Cheers John another top video as always mate 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Scott.

[@carldawson832]

Nice one John, it does look a lovely place. All the best from G.Y

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks bud. 🎣👍🏻

[@1987abashanti]

Hiya, would you consider doing a video on understanding the weather before taking your boat out. Such as weather forecast, swell, tide etc. 🤙

[@TheFishLocker]

There are too many variables - also, for the time it would take to make the video properly compared to the number of people who the video would be relevant to is small.

[@leigh161269]

great video. ive yet to fish madeira but have fished fuertaventura several times. i believe the silver fish you caught is a palometa. ive caught them on small lures in the past.

[@TheFishLocker]

Fuertaventura is a cracking spot for shore fishing isn’t it. We had a great time there last year. 🎣👍🏻

[@charlescoult]

I love that you like to go to the fish markets to see what they're bringing in. I'd do the same. :)

[@TheFishLocker]

I think it’s fascinating.

[@seanoxborough5830]

Living the dream top job

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Sean.

[@dawnhaynes7784]

Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time Dawn.

[@vdussaut9182]

I don’t know much at all about fishing but have been a swimmer and water lover since before I could walk, and once had a dream to become a marine biologist, so when one of your videos was suggested I was curious… and here I am on my second one-enjoying the gorgeous scenery and interesting content-but also because you’re probably the most pleasant person I’ve ever encountered on KZbin lol. Such a lovely voice to listen to-you could be reading an encyclopedia and I’d stick around till the end 😄

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much, that is a wonderful compliment that I have not recieved before. I am really pleased to hear you enjoy our content. Have you seen any of our underwater diving footage yet? Those are my particular favourites. Best wishes and have a lovely day. 😊🎣

[@stucook8622]

Great video...thanks!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you liked it bud

[@Mattlovesfishing]

Great video, always enjoy them, keep up the good work

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video, some evil looking fish came out of those waters. Can’t help thinking of Steve Irwin she I see barbs like that on those Rays.

[@TheFishLocker]

I think that every time I see one.

[@CDLEGO]

I love that place, would love to go again and to fish 👌

[@johnmartin7182]

absolutely stunning content ...been sick so havent left comments big fan best channel going

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope you’re feeling better mate.

[@greens117]

Great upload as always!❤

[@TheFishLocker]

Best wishes

[@shieldsy3665]

John, you could have had a cast from that balcony 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Very nearly.

[@DavidMielczarek]

great video john enjoyed watching

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much.

[@henryloveridge3824]

Fantastic video mate enjoy ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed Henry.

[@Dr_V]

You need some dedicated travel rods (telescopic or short section), they're much easier to carry around, especially when flying. German manufacturer DAM currently offers the best price/quality ratio on these i.m.o., but living in the UK you can look for old Shakespeare travel rods from the 80s, those are pretty much indestructible.

[@kme]

When I was growing up in Canada, that's all my dad had, that I can remember. We used to play with them in the garage (until he caught us and we got in so much trouble 😅). There are a few fishing lakes in my hometown in Alberta that he took us to fish when I was maybe 8 or 9. He showed us how to kill and prepare them but it made my younger sister cry so we never got to go again until we were much older, and out in BC. But he always had those, so I just assumed until I started watching John's videos that that's all there was.

[@TheFishLocker]

Usually telescopic rods won’t handle the larger species and casting the larger weights and baits.

[@Dr_V]

@@TheFishLocker There are heavy duty models able to cast as much as 1.5Kg (that's a bit over 3 pounds). They're often labeled as heavy carp rods or feeder rods and can easily handle a 20+Kg fish on the line (when coupled with and adequate reel, of course).

[@travis2557]

Great video 👍 those falling rocks really have me cringing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. It was very humbling.

[@jacquibradley1598]

Caught this one John, thank you so much. We have been having torrential rain here too!! Regards to the family, greetings from Cyprus. 🐟🐟🐟🐟❤❤👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Hopefully it means a good summer is coming.

[@ChrisJackson-tv2rj]

Cracking video. Loads of useful info. 👍🐳👏👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@grahamejewitt9407]

Great video John, well mate left Baku BP and out in China 🇨🇳 sailing a vessel to Singapore then Australia 🇦🇺 and heading back home to Morecambe North West 😬 hopefully fishing for smoothies by the time I get home, vessel is JSD6000 my crane is the 5200Te 💪

[@TheFishLocker]

Getting about a bit mate. Enjoy. 👍🏻

[@ader75]

I love your videos. If you want variety in the fish markets come to the Algarve, lots of species from 30g sardines to 300kg tunas

[@TheFishLocker]

Wow. That sounds interesting. 👍🏻🎣

[@MarkFollett]

Some cracking Rays 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

They were beautiful weren’t they.

[@ILuvRum]

Great video, love your content.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much.

[@paultango]

yet again, brilliant video..maybe you should do travel show as well

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Paul.

[@DavieTait]

If you ate Espada at anytime thats Black Scabbard Fish, very very good eating as well, at least you didn't have the original short runway to land at that I did when I was there in 1999 , the aircraft had to bank hard over and land fairly heavily ( think WTAF type landing in a jet !! ) and the same taking off you were up and hard over to the sea to avoid hitting the cliffs !!! , they extended the runway about 20 years ago so better all round !

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank goodness!!! 🤣

[@johnkidd797]

Nice one John, I expected more species in the market but it did seem a bit sparse. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

Me too mate. It could have been due to the bad weather. Possibly they were all bought up by businesses before reaching the market?

[@johnkidd797]

@@TheFishLocker That's a thought John, if the weather was that bad then the smaller boats wouldn't be out. Still a lovely place and any trip away fishing is a good one.👍

[@NatalieCDavies]

I love Madeira and have visited many times, walking up in the mountains is my favourite - truly an island with something for everyone. Did you try the famed 'scabbardfish with bannana'(!) It's really something 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

We had hoped to do that too but the days we set aside for hiking were torrential rain.

[@NatalieCDavies]

@@TheFishLocker I hope you get better weather next time!

[@lawrencemacd63]

Pity about the weather John I like to see you go back & have another crack at Madeira for the big fish or do you have somewhere else in mind 🐟🎣🤔

[@TheFishLocker]

We would love to go back for sure.

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

I love these kind of videos. You do really really good job mate. Been watching over my lunch brakes in the van lol helps the day go by and makes we wana go fishing 🤣🤣🤣 some big rays as well i would have no idear what to do catching them i just would be well over excited 🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ i also loved the smaller spaces as well i find them really intresting. Awsome video john mate all the best to you and the famly tighe lines 🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much mate. I’m glad to hear your feedback. Not everyone enjoys this type of video but I always think they’re interesting. I hope anyone traveling fishing finds these videos helpful.

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

@TheFishLocker yeah really helpful bud. All your videos are mate 🎣🎣

[@brianduffy5193]

Make a point in getting to the azores, the fishing off pico island is unbelievable

[@TheFishLocker]

That location is on the list. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@alamocannon3791]

Great vid for peps going abroad and nice for the info on the back up of your other Maderia vid. What I want to known is how much the the rod tube cost to transport ? As the last time I took a 2 pice rod abroad I left it there as it was was more than the rod was worth to bring it back !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

To add the rod tube to this trip was £37. The devious trips to Florida and California was nothing. It was just classed as a piece of hold baggage - that was BA though and not easyJet.

[@chrisguygeezer]

Fish market was pretty poor, mostly because of the terrible weather, which you experienced. There are a lot of small inshore boats that just can't get out in those conditions. I've been there and seen the markets bursting at the seams

[@TheFishLocker]

That is what I suspected. Also possible that due to the weather. Many of the fish may have been bought pre order before reaching market by restaurants etc.

[@dennisdavidson4865]

Never disappointing, you always make it entertaining. Saw the first video, great as well, but you said in that one that getting a hire boat for fishing was hard, so I was wondering is there a nice niche in the market there, for you to take advantage of? You and boats are made for one another, as we all know..so give it a look, and you never know where it might take you and the family 🤔. Keep them coming, John 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. That would be a definite winner of a business but where would the time come from? I already work too much and we fish for our pleasure.

[@mickwalsh8136]

T bone steak,burger n chips and pizza, maderian culinary delights eh John, great video tho with some awesome rays

[@TheFishLocker]

Full belies means happy boys.

[@craigs71]

I love Madeira and had a great meal at Porto Moniz (it was a bit nippy when compared to Funchal though).

[@markcourtney7251]

19 seconds in, is that Mount Batten Plymouth? Great video!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes it was.