Coastal Foraging and Exploring - Scallops, Clams and Wild Edibles | The Fish Locker

Coastal Foraging/Exploring - Scallops, Clams and Wild Edibles. - Join me for a walk along an area of coastline looking at what nature has to offer. Scallops, Cockles, Mussels, Winkles and wild edible plants are just a few of the things we find and talk about.
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[@august4632]

him: these are- me, casually shoving popcorn into my mouth after watching this series for over 3 months: slipper limpets

[@AverageAufa]

v i r t u w u s HAHAHAHAHA!!

[@emily.g.929]

The truth 😂

[@cassandrajones9339]

Omg literally me

[@TheFishLocker]

v i r t u w u s - You might be saying this as a joke but I absolutely love that!! If we have managed to share with you our love for marine life and the information has stuck then that really is wonderful. 😊💙

[@august4632]

The Fish Locker i wasnt being sarcastic at all! i really do learn stuff watching these videos :) thanks for replying

[@bikedeefer]

This is one of those channels you hit the like button before you even start the video....

[@TheFishLocker]

- I love that. :)

[@jameswingert9596]

hahaha! totally that's funny

[@scratchoffgal2016]

bikedeefer agreed!

[@fredkhalaf3781]

Your sense of conservation is very admirable, well done as always :-)

[@TheFishLocker]

Fred Mirovian - Thank you Fred. I hope that others may take a more proactive approach to their foraging/fishing from our example. 😊

[@SH-hu3sp]

I agree! If only all outdoorsmen/women were equally as knowledgeable and conscientious. 🙌🏼 quite the example, indeed.

[@TheFishLocker]

Stef Hamblin - Hopefully people will see our example and things will change. 😊

[@martp9001]

When we were kids we made dried hogweed into pea shooters and used hawthorn berries as peas, now there's a misspent youth... worked great!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. It sounds like mine and your childhoods were very similar. :)

[@martp9001]

@@TheFishLocker Good for your immune system mate :)

[@TheFishLocker]

English1 - And your spirit. 😊👍🏻

[@LisaGG]

John: There's a king cockle. See his tongue? King Cockle: 😝

[@TheFishLocker]

- He was just showing off. :P

[@evluxa1947]

Omg I wasn’t expecting that😂

[@naclcreep2505]

5:42 he says: “I don’t like to tell you something that I’m not 100% of”. Thanks!! In the times of this covid pandemic it sure is nice to know that I can come here for some good honest content. You’re channel is great and I really enjoy the sounds as you are walking and poking around

[@TheFishLocker]

- I hope that is one of the things that people understand when they watch our videos. It is honest and simple. Just how we like it. :)

[@macdchef]

Totally agree

[@janedogwood4781]

I really like the fact that you talk about making the foraging sustainable and only taking a few mussels from each group. It really shows how much you care for nature.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jane, I truly hope that people follow the example we are trying to show. We have some really greedy people in our area who see no problem in taking everything they can find regardless of size. It is really upsetting. Take care and have a nice day. :)

[@foamandfog3112]

I have an AP exam in a few hours and this is calming my anxiety so much

[@TheFishLocker]

- I hope that you passed? :)

[@baybabyval2253]

Updates?? Crossing fingers! :)

[@foamandfog3112]

Valeria Begazo I hear back in July. I think I did pretty well, but I will have to wait and see haha. Thank you!

[@andysturton278]

Breathe IN and OUT and RELAX with The Fish Locker folks!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- There is always plenty to be thankful for Andy. Keep your mind positive and stay safe mate. :)

[@grotevijver]

The Bob Ross of the marine life ey :D

[@jameskoch7190]

Went out on a quick walk this morning and didn’t have to leave the house, thx.❤️it👍

[@TheFishLocker]

James Koch - Perfect. 😊💙

[@jameswingert9596]

hey i just wanted to comment once. l lost my wife in november. thanksigiving morning america. and your channel has helped me greatly. when i couldn't watch anything and needed too i could watch your channel. and oh my gosh the things your wife cooks up!? delicious. just thank you for your very kind way and channel. my regards also to your wife and james.

[@TheFishLocker]

- James I am so sorry for your loss, I know there is nothing anyone can say. Take care of yourself James and I truly hope that you enjoy the videos. Any time you're at a lost end you can give us a comment. I might not get it straight away but I will try my best to get back to you. :)

[@kellybryson7754]

Condolences

[@rikarozalinda3458]

Yay, another coastal foraging video.. thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

Rika Rozalinda glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 🎣👍🏻

[@jjrdias]

Scallops are without a doubt my favourite seafood. I'm gettin' the munchies just thinking about'em... Wonderful scenery, as usual. Thank you for not only showing it to us, but also educating us on what Nature has to offer. Have a nice weekend, stay safe, and best wishes.

[@TheFishLocker]

mor7im3r - It is our pleasure, I am glad you could join me. Take care and have a nice weekend. 😊👍🏻

[@frankvenero7137]

I get hungry almost every vid...lol

[@simonmorris4226]

Luckily for me I have a mobile fishmonger that sells them and I usually have half a dozen a week pan seared in smoked bacon fat. Lovely!

[@TheFishLocker]

Simon Morris - If I cant get out again I might have to resort to that 😛

[@simonmorris4226]

@Ejuice Vaper sorry mate. Lockdown and all that!

[@scooter2159]

Appreciate your videos so much! Stay safe and health to your family!

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Mac - Thanks Chris, it is our pleasure to share them with you. 😊👍🏻

[@GlashaegerNaturell]

King scallops wants to have a nice walk The fish locker "not under my patrol" ^^

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Fancy a short ride in my bucket!!!

[@kevinfitz89]

I read his reply in his accent

[@TacoViolator872]

So glad to see you're healthy and the family to. Love it.

[@TheFishLocker]

TacoViolator - Thank you so very much. 😊 Take care and have a great weekend.

[@heatherbrewington5362]

That heart medicine saved my life as a small child.

[@TheFishLocker]

- How wonderful. Like full circle on some of the info in the video. :D

[@antaron6]

Thanks for another great video, a fantastic tour through the British contryside at the best time of the year!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I'm glad you enjoyed it, it is a lovely time of year. :)

[@asurmenhandofasuryan4610]

I love how gentle you are with everything you pick up, even if it's not alive. You don't always just carelessly toss them onto the ground or ocean like they're trash or whatever.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you picked up on the message of our videos. It is also something that we are teaching our children. Never take more than you need and always treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. :)

[@alexxenaosas2416]

Thank you for this awesome video sir , kind regards from Romania

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Alexandru. 😉👍🏻

[@Sibbi.]

I just want to say that I always really enjoy your Foraging videos - they're really relaxing and very informative. I always learn something new. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Tori. I am glad that you enjoy them. If you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos please send them our way. :)

[@dave1secondago]

your a wealth of knowledge john , keep safe you lot

[@TheFishLocker]

hoodie - Just sharing what we know and love doing mate. Take care. 😊👍🏻

[@rosemarywatson8145]

Beautiful and serene. Sure we're a lot of mussels. I was happy to see the cuttlefish eggs and shells and king cockel with the horns on his back. My granddaughter watch this video twice back to back today. Yes we are and hope you and your family are well.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I do love little bits of coastline like this, you could almost forget what other drama is going on in the world couldn't you. I am glad your granddaughter enjoyed the video and hope you guys are all staying safe. :)

[@joshrchanfan]

What a nice, relaxing video. I learn something new every time I watch this channel. I love it.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you are enjoying the content Josh and finding it informative. Take care. :)

[@SuperKabookie]

Awe you are such a kind man! I love joining you on your beach walks. I live in the USA and nowhere near a ocean beach so your adventures are super awesome to watch! Stay well!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheri Doyle - Cheri it is our pleasure to be able to share our videos with you. Take care and have a loverly weekend. 😊

[@JulieWallis1963]

Cheri Doyle it must be tough to be in the central US and so far from the ocean. I know you like to laugh at our tiny island nation, but we are never further than 70 miles from the sea. I *love* the sea. We have booked a week in Cornwall for later this year, fingers crossed 🤞🏻. I’ve foraged for cockles and mussels in my time. Maybe one day you’ll get to visit Cornwall, Devon and some other areas of our beautiful country (don’t believe the hype about poor food)

[@SuperKabookie]

julie Wallis I don’t laugh at your country.... I thinks it’s beautiful.

[@gracefleser4236]

This is very educational

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Grace, I am glad that you think so and welcome to our channel. 😊

[@90charmedndangerous]

I Love this channel, it is so relaxing and informative to watch. Also in Sweden we call The "stink bugs" Bärfis( berryfart) because you often find them in berrybushes and because well... they smell like farts 😆

[@TheFishLocker]

Tudor90 Berry fart 😂😂 that’s the best name!

[@candyluverperson]

I love the bits about the Wild edibles! If you have the time, perhaps some more content on the greenery please?

[@TheFishLocker]

- We will keep putting it into our videos. And as soon as we can get out again properly we will do more.

[@emily.g.929]

I really wish I could enjoy shellfish, I’m allergic, but my allergy only arose when I was about 11 (24 now). I still love watching, even all the way across the pond in Ohio, USA ☺️

[@TheFishLocker]

Emily Garcia - Oh dear, that is such a shame. I enjoy quite a lot of different shellfish so that would be a real blow if it was me. Take care Emily and I hope you enjoy our videos. 😊👍🏻🐚🌿

[@naclcreep2505]

Hey! I’m another Ohioan who’s allergic to shellfish. Mine didn’t develop until I was 31! It was quite the fright

[@plinger1]

I developed my allergy around the same age. Shortly after movie to New England a buffet of great shellfish. I would do almost anything to eat it again.

[@kelzy.-.]

You can always get an epi pen🤣

[@LisaGG]

I'll eat a scallop in your honor. No but seriously oof I'm so sorry :(

[@artofwargh]

I wonder how they deal with that japanese plant in Japan regarding building. Also, thank you for these videos, they are very informative and relaxing to watch, I must have seen 20 of these and enjoy them always! Kind regards from Skopje, North Macedonia

[@TheFishLocker]

Art Mehmeti - I am not sure how they deal with the issue? That’s a good question. 🤔

[@foamcow]

@@TheFishLocker Different way of building in Japan. I don't think they sink the foundations in the way we do here.

[@TheFishLocker]

foamcow - I wonder which is the better method?

[@kynchan3332]

Japan has the bacteria, fungi and insects that destroy this weed or stunt its growth so it is not a problem. UK does not have the same microbes to do the job and it is unknown if introducing them will create even bigger problems than this weed. (An example of an insect, native to Japan, is Aphalara itadori which feeds exclusively on the weed's sap, causing the leaves to become deformed and root to dry out. There is currently a trial in Swansea to test if this imported insect will survive and control the weed.) In the UK the Japanese knotweed is repeatedly treated with herbicides to kill the roots, when the plant dies back every winter and covering to choke out sunlight and water for when the shoots emerge in spring, or the ground is excavated to hopefully remove all the root. But it is not a guarantee as a small amount of root can get established again. Another option is to let certain types of pigs forage on it. The pigs if left without enough food will dig over a 1m into the ground to eat all the roots down there. Repeated treatment with starving pigs will get rid of all the roots, that the plant needs to shoot up so quickly in spring. (There are some references of English farmers using the knotweed as pig fodder over a century ago.) In regards, to buildings the principal danger are earthquakes in Japan, some 1500 a year. Knotweed is hardly a concern. If it is a small problem in urban areas it can be sprayed.

[@zarramonde8937]

I've been having kind of a rough day so I'm very relieved to see that you've uploaded. Thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

I’m glad it helped. Just take it all a day at a time ❤️👍🏻

[@jaydec1195]

We can even take things an hour at a time. That was my day today as well. I'm glad it's sleep time and video time :)

[@jaydec1195]

Wish you all the best

[@NorthernLoki]

nice one john hope u and the family are still kicking well,.. thanks for the informal video well interesting .. your defo gonna have ur ashes spread across those shores lol its a pitty we dont have as many cockles, clams, mussels and sea life in general like you do .. its very hard work up here but nice to see .. maybe one day ill visit :D take care

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Kurt, so far so good. ;)

[@envi_lla]

I love how you still point out things youve mentioned in your previous videos, I feel it helps with reminding and teaching us to remember what the things are. Love your videos very much, its like going on a adventure with you as well, especially with how the period is now. Thank you and I hope you continue to do more videos! :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Enviable xox - I’m glad you see it that way. I just work on the principle that the viewer watching may not have see. The precious video. So each one needs to have stand alone information. 😊👍🏻🐚🌿🦀

[@Zvalgryn]

What are all the squiggly white raised up bits you see on all the rocks and oyster shells?

[@TheFishLocker]

Samwise Fernandez They’re worm casts 🎣

[@Stevek552]

For a guy like me, who`s planning a life of self sustainability on board a boat your videos are a `hands on` visual encyclopedia with commentary AND practical demonstrations on everything that`s mentioned. Absolutely invaluable! Thank you John, and the Fish Locker family team!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that the videos are useful to you Steve. :)

[@lordfabulous6198]

You could easily make yourself a marine biologists for tide marine life.

[@TheFishLocker]

Lord Fabulous - I could pursue it but we have enough going on at the minute. We are happy just enjoying our passion. 😊👍🏻🌿🐚

[@lordfabulous6198]

@@TheFishLocker well, ya know. That's what's important. As long as you're happy. :)

[@angeliemiranda2288]

John: *picks up cockle* Cockle: *sticks out tongue* 😁😁😁 Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you! ☺️

[@PYakMan1]

Very funny lolol

[@TheFishLocker]

Angelie Miranda - He was just showing off for the camera. :P

[@WysteriaGuitar]

That was fascinating. You live in a beautiful place.

[@TheFishLocker]

WysteriaGuitar I absolutely do! Thanks for watching 🎣🐚

[@rox1331]

I hope I can put all this knowledge you've given me to use someday.. sadly I'm in a landlocked city. One can dream though!

[@TheFishLocker]

- You never know where the future may take you Roxy. One day you may find yourself by the sea, and now you have a head start. ;)

[@Inshore_Angler]

Is there a certain time the cuttlefish shells are more commonly found? I remember coming across 100s and 100s once on the beach after a fishing comp. My mate that keeps birds was over the moon

[@TheFishLocker]

- They creed at certain times and like with many things once they've bred they die off. So you do often see masses of the cuttlebones at the same time.

[@loristime6607]

Those cuttle-fish eggs remind me of the Licorice Snaps in the Harry Potter movie, "The Goblet of Fire" I like your little walks. :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Lori Stime Haha. Maybe that’s where the idea came from?!

[@TheLovablekc]

All of these king cockles seem like they're trying to be eaten! So happy that you're still out and about. I can't wait to get back out to the beaches ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. There was a gust that blew up for a couple of days earlier in the week that stirred up a lot of the beds and will have uncovered a lot of the clams. There were a few sneaky looking seagulls in the area so I thought it best to try and cover them up. ;)

[@thecookiesandcreams]

Choosing the clams over the birds 🐦 lol every thing runs through them so fast anyway.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Katie Cheshire I know, I’d have struggled to put such delicious shellfish back.

[@heartclouds]

I have never seen a beach so full of shells and life! Can’t find one shell at beaches near me lol. Love watching these videos ❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

luvv.summer We get such a vast array of sea life down here. So lucky and I love sharing it for all to enjoy 🥰

[@JulieWallis1963]

luvv.summer ouch! Where do you live?

[@zeneesiew7401]

Why are the cuttlefish skeletons bundled together in one spot? :o

[@TheFishLocker]

- The Cuttle bones float and simply collect in tide lines and pool. :)

[@MayfeatherWC]

Another awesome video! Coastal foraging videos are always so oddly calming for me. I love the way that you respect the animals, too! You know so much about them.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mayfeather Thanks very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 🎣🐚

[@MayfeatherWC]

The Fish Locker Thank YOU for being so awesome! :D

[@bobrobert4173]

top vid again,..dont mess with them female cuttlefish ..lol..cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. No sir, when they bite they hurt!!!

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening John,let's just say that l couldn't belive my eyes 😲well done on finding that wren,s nest,you really have got to know what your looking for.Like you say anyone could walk past that nest and have no idea,but saying that lm 99 per cent lve seen them when walking the dogs,lm almost sure...how exciting.As for them king scallops,what stars eh...They are on Nick Parc,s animation,check it out its brilliant and the children will love watching to.Thankyou so much for sharing,all the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕Do you know much about bugs,would be interesting,however l really don't do spiders ahhhhh no no.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Ive been doing this type of thing all my life Joyce. As you say, half the trick is knowing what you're looking for and where to look. I know a fair bit about most of the species in the UK, but not sure how I would incorporate it into the videos. Take care Joyce and give our love to the family :)

[@JamesAndrewA]

If you mush up 8:37 and combine with 8:58 as the tongue you almost have a whole Venom symbiote. Also, why do you not every pick up the giant oysters? I bet they would be good to eat. Then again it could be deadly for all I know.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. You're right. That is a pretty cool film btw. The native oysters aren't very common and we don't really enjoy the texture/taste so are happy to leave them alone. :)

[@shorefishingessex]

More botanical info John, introducing us to more of your expansive knowledge!! Your definitely not resting on your laurels. The king cockles are not a feature on my local beaches, they look humongous compared to the common variety & one can only speculate how old that native oyster must have been also that wren's nest, how camouflaged was that!! well spotted, great vid as usual John!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Paul, the king cockles are really meaty as well. You'll have to try them when you come down. I do enjoy finding wrens nest, long tailed tits are similar but made completely from moss. So cool. Take care mate. :D

[@SeeInThree]

blue balls flower 25:26

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Yes, don't give them to your other half ;)

[@alejita5016]

I don't really know how I ended up in this channel but I really love it , it's relaxing and educational, everything I need right now. Thank you so much!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Welcome to our channel Aleja, I am glad that you enjoyed our video and hope you find the rest of our content peaceful viewing. May I suggest some of the other Coastal Foraging videos. ;) Best wishes and have a nice day.

[@Vortica]

So interesting that you added also the part on the wild edible plants :) thank you!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you enjoyed the additional info. I simply figured that we all seem to share the same type of interests. It interests me so it could interest you all? :)

[@paulhayton3423]

Allowing us to walk with you is a privilege and a learning experience...thank you!

[@TheFishLocker]

- We are just glad to be able to share with you all Paul. Take care. :)

[@skyistrying]

The scallop and clam foraging videos are my absolute favorite

[@heartclouds]

Sky Noele is cornwall around where he is foraging? i’m a little new so i’m not sure

[@skyistrying]

@@heartclouds One of them I believe

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes it’s cornwall! It’s an amazing place. We are so lucky to live here. Good luck with your first trip! 👍🏻🎣

[@mikaeladean3641]

Who even dislikes these videos? Must be pure jealousy that they arent able to catch their own seafood

[@TheFishLocker]

- We do have a few people who subscribe to the channel just to dislike the videos. They are jealous rival channel owners mainly. Sad and petty. Pay them no notice Mikaela - we don't. ;)

[@soulfreaz]

We just don't like pikies.

[@mikaeladean3641]

Pffft what a dumb insult get outta here darknut

[@TheFishLocker]

darknut - So it’s one of two things then. You’re either telling me you’re ignorant to what a Pikie actually is, or you’re a racist? 🤔

[@soulfreaz]

Hmmmm. I didn't know nationality was a skin color but ok then.

[@bettybjorken3621]

My husband has introduced me to your show. I so enjoy everything you teach. Also the love you show for all of natures amazin creations. Stay safe

[@TheFishLocker]

Betty Bjorken - That is wonderful Betty and welcome to our channel. We are simply sharing what we know and love doing 😊🎣🦀🌿

[@basingstokedave4292]

cheers bud. im just getting my full fillet of skinless haddock ready to cover in light mayo and sesion with lemon dust then in the oven ..on grease prof . magic

[@TheFishLocker]

Basingstoke Dave - Haha. Enjoy. 😉👍🏻

[@hiitscsmusic652]

should get yourself a job with david attenborough or bear grylls with the amount of things you can identify

[@TheFishLocker]

Hiitscs music - I do love a bit of Attenborough. But I was always a bit of a Ray Mears type of guy.

[@RicTic66]

Another fantastic video John and half an hour well spent watching it. That 'Knot Weed' was well established around the St Austell area by the mid 60s. As kids we would play in among it on the old China Clay pits. The local kids called it 'Pop Sticks' or 'Granny's Rhubarb' we'd snap off the young shoots 'Pop' and chew it, but the novelty wore off pretty quick as it wasn't that nice. Thanks again for sharing your walks, everyday is a school day and I always learn some new from your videos. Take care mate . Rich. 👍🐟🐚🌿😊🌾

[@TheFishLocker]

- Now then Ric, how you doing mate? Its my pleasure to be able to share these walks with you all. Take care and give our best to the family. :)

[@iamshotty]

Yes, your shore walks are helping a lot, Thank you. Keep them coming (:

[@TheFishLocker]

Vintage Dreams - I am very glad to hear that. Take care and stay safe. 😊

[@iamshotty]

@@TheFishLocker you too, take care 😊💙

[@jonnavdpas]

19:12 I keep giant African land snails, and they always have one of these in their terrarium. Helps their shells grow nice and big. Edit: Were the beautiful bluebells around 24:40 "Hyacinthoides non-scripta"? I've also seen them around where I live.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Yes that is the same species that we have here. Lovely aren't they.

[@teebark8145]

Without a doubt my favourite channel on KZbin. Your ethics and knowledge of the hydrosphere is motivation for myself to be a better steward of the land. Thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you sir. I truly hope that through our videos and example, others will learn that you can forage and fish sustainably. Take care and have a great weekend. :)

[@SangosEvilTwin]

These coastal walk videos are a welcome breath of fresh air during quarantine

[@TheFishLocker]

- I truly hope that our videos can serve as a positive distraction for people during these stressful times. Take care and have a nicely. :)

[@gradybrowning3976]

Are the king cockles good to eat?

[@TheFishLocker]

Grady Browning - Very meaty. In this video we cook some so you can see. 😊👍🏻🐚 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIivpIioep2hqKM

[@jpjude68]

Japanese knotweed is edible raw when they're just sprouting out from the ground. Some say it has somewhat a rhubarb taste. No idea when it's fully grown though, it may be edible but bitter and fibrous.

[@TheFishLocker]

Damonack - You’d like to think if it was nice that people would be encouraged to eat it?

[@jpjude68]

@@TheFishLocker Hi there! It is an un-common idea to harvest those on the regular for sustenance.. then again, it is an uncommon plant as it has been imported to europe not that long ago. Looking in a recent wild edibles book, it seems to say that it's a common edible wild vegetable in asia. The young shoots are nice to eat as they are, but bitter. There's quite an odd cooking advice : peel the skin off the main stem, chop the stem into inch-long tubes, then boil it in water for a minute a bit like pasta (but it won't be soft like pasta). After a search on wiki (Reynoutria japonica), it's a source of nectar for bees, but the quick-growing plant overshadows native plants where it is considered invasive, and they're usually pickled in Asia. I'm no expert on the topic, but my guess is that it is at least safe to eat those, and harvest could be beneficial for native flora.

[@DrDaveW]

Similar for Three Cornered Leak. It tastes great, but it’s an introduced garden plant that has escaped and is pushing out native bluebells. If it had the same gourmet status as wild garlic we would eat it more and help protect bluebells.

[@TakiMomoify]

WOW! King Cockles are beautiful creatures! I love these little marine biology lessons, it was my favorite subject in school! I live 20 minutes from Mobile Bay in the US, so we’d go out for research all the time and it was an absolute blast!

[@TheFishLocker]

- They are impressive guys aren't they. I am glad that you enjoy joining me on our walks. Take care. :)

[@mclare9817]

You have done more appreciation for Cornwall than the official Tourist Board has in 20 Years. Mr Envious.😀😀

[@TheFishLocker]

- Should I be looking for some commission?

[@jameskoch7190]

Stink bugs are true BUGS in the Insecta order,, distinguished by having sucking mouth parts. You can always tell when you go over one with the lawn mower. Again thx for lovely walk. Back at you, stay safe.

[@TheFishLocker]

James Koch - They are pretty pungent aren’t they!! 🤢

[@damien12221]

I love watching this haha. And I love doing this when the fish aren't biting. Yesterday we found the biggest crab we ever found on shore, it was in a big pvc pipe and we will be checking that pipe more often :D (The crab was only as big as my hand though, don't think we could have eaten it hahaha.)

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its amazing what you can find when you look isn't it. ;)

[@damien12221]

@@TheFishLocker Hey I wonder, do you ever go fishing in places like Norway? :P

[@TheFishLocker]

Damien - We has planned to go to Norway this year. We will see how that pans out.

[@damien12221]

@@TheFishLocker That's awesome! Where abouts? I can definitly give some reccomendations haha.

[@TheFishLocker]

Damien - All over. I’ve had invites to a few spots.

[@southernsasquatch8404]

Awesome video! In my younger days, I used to walk the shore also for scallops! I love clams and scallops and most seafood! I really love these coastal foraging videos! So educational and they bring back so many memories of my coastal foraging days! 👍😎

[@TheFishLocker]

Major Carnage - It is a wonderful activity isn’t it. I really enjoy my time on the shore. 😊

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I never get fed up when foraging - Stay Safe

[@TheFishLocker]

Flat Broke Frank - Thanks Frank. Take care my friend. 👍🏻😊🐚🌿

[@mick.5382]

Hi john,Great video as always,How you doing Is the family ok.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mick crow ! Thanks Mick. We are all ok. Hope you are too 🎣👍🏻

[@mick.5382]

The Fish Locker,Thanks were all ok.stay safe mate we’ll all get through this👍

[@tomfox8819]

0:48 made me cringe

[@TheFishLocker]

Tom Fox - Tough hands. 😉

[@emmapark8530]

In Dorset there is a pub that has stinging nettle eating competitions where people eat the leaves

[@fitzbarbel]

@@emmapark8530 In Cornwall they make an incredibly tasty firm cheese known as Nettle Yarg. The cheese is matured and sold dressed completely in nettle leaves. Expensive but well worth the money, much tastier than the French Compte.

[@emmapark8530]

Oh yes I've heard and seen Cornish yarg pale in colour the cheese it's self but where I work they serve it with Somerset brie and of course were I live blue vinney cheeses

[@michaelromer7115]

Another great video. Keep these coming. Love you and your family from Houston, TX USA. God Bless !!

[@TheFishLocker]

Michael Romer - Thank you Michael. Take care and god bless. 😊

[@deejeasmith4011]

I started watching this channel because it was just good vibes and fishing. However I always learn something new from you! Thanks for such good information and good videos!

[@TheFishLocker]

DeeJea Smith - It is our pleasure sir. Take care, tight lines and have a great day. 😊👍🏻

[@notmanynamesleft]

One of those stink bugs flew in my car a few years back and i couldn't get my head around how much it stinked! Real chemically smell 😮👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Incredible how pungent they are isn't it!!

[@johnmorrison5048]

My girlfriend and I in Chicago have been fans for a long time. My family is from PEI, and your videos help my separation anxiety from the coastline. Your videos are really keeping us going through quarantine, we love them. Those cuttlefish eggs were fascinating. Have you thought about getting some kind of polarizing lens for your camera to help see through the water?

[@TheFishLocker]

John Morrison - I just use a very basic go pro John. When we look at taking this to the next level we will see about all that. 😉

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Thanks so much again fish locker i was having a crap day watching your video has given me a big lift. Nice walk and foraging really looking forward to the next one 😀👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Nigel Barrett - Nigel I am so glad that our videos are able to do that for you. 😊💙

[@JulieWallis1963]

18:40 “keepable size scallop” almost drops his prize 😱😱😱

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Excitement getting to me.

[@teresatruman2976]

Another fabulous video. Hope you and the family are doing well and staying safe. Thank you! :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Teresa Truman Thanks Teresa. We are thank you. Take care 🦀 🐚

[@rebeccamartin5263]

Your little fact/comment about the cuttlefish skeletons being found in canary cages; why would that be? I never knew that was a thing! It got me wondering lol

[@trampster7306]

Cuttlefish skeletons used to be collected from the shore and used by folks keeping Canaries, Budgerigars, and some other cage birds. They were wedged in the cages for the birds to peck at, as they are high in Calcium and good for the bird's diet!

[@TheFishLocker]

- As Trampster has rightly say. I also thought it was so that birds like canaries had something to peck and nibble at to keep there beaks healthy. Like when rabbits need something to gnaw at to keep their teeth ground down. ;)

[@galaxypig8168]

HE FREED THE SCALLOP! For this mercy, Poseidon will bestow many more mollosks upon him. Sustainable foraging, yo.

[@TheFishLocker]

Galaxy Pig - Sustainable foraging is the only way forward mate. Otherwise you will eat like a king for a day. And starve within the week.

[@C0nstance1]

Fantastic !!!!!! Thank you. One to keep as an example for children and grandchildren. Beats computer games every time

[@TheFishLocker]

David Davenport couldn’t agree more David! Stay safe 🎣👍🏻

[@alanwoolley1681]

Super video thank you for sharing and wishing you and your family good fortune and the best of health cheers Al

[@TheFishLocker]

Alan Woolley - Thank you Alan, as always mate it is our pleasure. Best wishes to you and the family and have a great weekend. 😊👍🏻

[@Fossil_Dyna]

I love this channel, it’s so nice to watch considering my area doesn’t have anything remotely close to this ❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you enjoy the content. Take care and have a nice day. :)

[@moithemushroom9022]

Your videos are so awesome and I hope you and your family are doing really well with these hard times.please be safe out there.

[@TheFishLocker]

sweetpotatoes4 roblox - Thank you very much. Take care and stay safe. 😊🐚🌿

[@glenlamb10]

Thanks for the videos mate. I've separated, isolated, lost my kids. You make me feel distracted and out with you on your videos. Thanks sincerly.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glen L - Glen I am sorry that the world has been hard on you and I am very glad that our videos can help to bring you some positive distraction. Take care and keep your chin up. Things are never really as bad as they may seem. 😊

[@LadyBoyToby]

How are you touching the hogweed i got huge burns and boils from them

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is the difference between Common Hogsweed and Giant Hogsweed. Common is harmless ( unless you are allergic ) The giant Hogsweed is horrendous stuff!!

[@LadyBoyToby]

@@TheFishLocker oohh that makes sense

[@Gladysjelly]

Love the sound of the waves in the video, can’t hear that in the cities.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I love the sounds and the smell of the sea.

[@jonpeterson1614]

Another of my favorite videos. I used to be under Jon Peterson but something happened to that channel so now I’m under this one. Be good my friend.

[@TheFishLocker]

Chicken Chicken Glad to have you onboard. Thanks for the support 🎣🐚

[@janbundell6434]

Great vid John....thanks mate ...love to all..stay safe....Bob (IOW)

[@TheFishLocker]

Jan Bundell - Thanks Bob. Take care mate. 😊👍🏻

[@davidmorgan4055]

Another fabulous walk with you I absolutely enjoyed it Hope you and the family are doing ok, And it won't be long before you're out with fishlocker Jr Stay safe mate and see you soon

[@TheFishLocker]

David Morgan We hope so David. Can’t have all this lovely weather going to waste! 🎣🎣

[@jameswingert9596]

okay. maybe i'm cool with another comment. i love how you're like "the legal size of scallop is ten centimeters;" i love just doing the right thing. i like that you do to.

[@TheFishLocker]

James Wingert - I don’t need a law to tell me what is wrong and what is right. My moral compass has never steered me wrong.

[@jameswingert9596]

@@TheFishLocker amen. brother i feel the same way.

[@jameswingert9596]

@@TheFishLocker you sound very american. "i dont need anybody else telling ME what to do"" that's very american. peace. hehe

[@TheFishLocker]

James Wingert - Haha. I think it’s just part of being a man. I don’t need someone to hold my hand and explain what is right and what is wrong. In your heart you know.

[@AnimeGamerCreater]

Wait u have a daughter???? I thought u only had a son?

[@TheFishLocker]

- Yes our daughter is in several of our videos. :)

[@eloraj8655]

Me- Collects Coral Him- Well look at this piece of coral! *Drops it back on the ground* Me- *gasp* He threw away a pretty purple coral!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I left it there for you to find. We already have some better pieces at home. 😉😛

[@davidmarsh959]

I was sorting some gravel in the garden last week when it was so nice and I saw what I thought to be empty slipper limpets in with the gravel, would this be right, I am not sure where most gravel comes from, if I find some more I will send you a picture. Thought I could link the shore with land in the middle of Britain. Debbie xx

[@TheFishLocker]

David Marsh - Sometimes you do find fossilised slipper limpet in gravel. 😊👍🏻🐚

[@linda52ization]

So much information !!! I had no idea about the shells for parakeets! I just thought they were man made. I just love your vlogs! I'm older than the hills and I didn't know any of this! Thank You!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Linda Ralston - Knowledge is best when it’s shared. I know for a fact Linda, that you will be able to tell me tons of stuff about where you are that I don’t even know I don’t know. 😊👍🏻

[@dillonw5017]

Have you tried fishing in any other countries? Me personally i like fishing in the gulf of mexico, but i would like to try other places.

[@TheFishLocker]

Dillon W Hi Dillon we have fished in a few foreign countries, one of them being Mexico 🇲🇽

[@aidieholland4588]

John ,thanks for that video,as always very informative. Always wait for your videos with anticipation.You and your family stay safe.

[@TheFishLocker]

Aidie Holland Thanks Aidie. We are doing what we can during these times. Stay safe 👍🏻 🎣

[@PerfectSnowball]

They want to build all over the countryside surrounding my village. I might have to cultivate a bit of Japanese knotweed eh.

[@TheFishLocker]

Jamie H Haha Jamie. I don’t think that would stop them!