Coastal Foraging and Rock pooling - Lobsters, Crabs and clam forage with cook up | The Fish Locker

[@TheFishLocker]

- This was filmed before the UK lockdown was initiated. It is my feeling that we all need to obey the governments instructions and remain locked down to control this horrible virus. No one loves their fishing more than I, but the safety of others is far too important. You will not die if you do not go fishing. But someone else might if you do. My son for example. Or someone’s mother or father. Stay home, stay safe. 😊👍🏻

[@masterjennifer4549]

I'm sending you good wishes for you and your family! Stay safe

[@redskins43]

well said John...

[@madirisart703]

Lets all hope we can get back to whatever the new normal will be soon enough. One of the positive things about all this was that I came across your channel. Very enjoyable. I look forward to more great foraging videos. Stay safe and healthy.

[@lejackoon6579]

Understood, stay safe!

[@nomad7412]

My wife's a in charge of a hospital over here in Australia. We both have to practice the best health practice we can to be as safe as possible. Your pin was appreciated by my missus and I and wish that you and your family stay safe through these times.

[@sunnybunny6275]

I recently stumbled across this channel, and it actually helped solidify my decision to stop being a vegan. I haven't been feeling well for a while and seeing how incredibly respectful you are of the ocean and the creatures that you take to eat has shown me that eating animals can be far from inhumane. The way you talk about the fish and take only what you need is truly inspirational. A really special channel, thank you for sharing it with us xx

[@TheFishLocker]

- Gracie it really is our pleasure. That what you have just said truly is what I hope people see when they watch our channel. It is a lesson we are also teaching out children. Never take more than you need and always treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. Hopefully our videos will encourage others to adopt our approach and respect for the natural world. Best wishes to you and your family and have a lovely day. :D P.s. Have you seen our recent video foraging for Spider Crabs. If you enjoyed this then I think you will enjoy that too.

[@TheHolyHammer01]

He is the legend. He has turn a vegan by being one of the best people I have ever watched welcome to the fold where you will rewatch these videos and never get tired of it

[@SignOfTheTimes008]

Been much debate on if lobsters feel pain based on their primitive nervous system. But its a good idea to do it anyway, just in case and in practice.

[@mayanovak2497]

I’m watching this because I’ve been a vegetarian for 18 years, most of my life and I recently started eating scallops. They’re sooo good and I think my body needed it

[@isaactheriault7026]

This guy is an absolute badass reaching his hands into the strike zone of crabs and lobsters

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is the confidence that comes from experience Isaac. I've been doing this all my life. :D

[@drewbrown5497]

He is! Have you seen him pull a shark out of the ocean? Hes mad.

[@neighborskid5373]

Drew Brown *Damn He’s a Mad Man, I’m scared to even touch a spider*

[@ZillyWhale]

The Fish Locker: Removes his jacket, looks at the camera and rolls up his sleeves. The Lobster: So the battle begins.

[@VanessaHBIC]

Hahaha definitely a man vs wild moment 😄

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Anderson - You know shit just got real!!

[@charlieallard6876]

@@TheFishLocker hello mate I love watching your videos and I just have to say I need to come visit Cornwall more often in only in Bideford

[@TheFishLocker]

Charlie Allard - It is a lovely place. Just wait until all this stuff blows over first. Stay home for now. 👍🏻

[@charlieallard5166]

@@TheFishLocker Im going to be here awhile until this is over but shall pop down be great to come out and try some seafood with you guys your videos have giving me something to watch in between work and I'm learning more and more

[@a1estep389]

On god this is relaxing just hearing him talk about all the sea life

[@TheFishLocker]

Esteps_ outdoors - I am glad you enjoyed our video. I always find walking on the shore really calming and yet fascinating at the same time. Best wishes and stay safe. 😊

[@a1estep389]

The Fish Locker thanks man, you too.

[@TheFishLocker]

Esteps_ outdoors - If you have any questions about any of our videos, just leave me a comment and I’ll get back to you. 😉👍🏻

[@ramirondongmba2365]

You mean "on God" right?

[@ramirondongmba2365]

But anyways, you're right it is relaxing

[@allisonrood4985]

I think the audio sounds just fine! Hearing the wind kind of makes it feel like we're there with you :) I hope your family is staying safe. Love watching your videos!

[@TheFishLocker]

Ally Rood - Thank you Ally. I am glad you enjoyed the video and stay safe. 😊🦞👍🏻

[@Dycembur1]

You know what I noticed in all the videos I've seen so far? These people are kind and considerate. The way they take care of the catch and all the releases as well as the way they talk to each other. Its really nice to watch.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much, I am glad our philosophy transfers across in the videos. It is also something we are teaching our children. Never take more than you need and always treat the natural world with respect and appreciation and BE NICE. :) Take care.

[@reneesongs72]

Watching you forage reminds me of me and my Grandmother, she used to let me stay home from school and she'd put on a pair of gollashes and we'd walk along the river at low tide, she showed me how to lift the rocks and find crawfish and eels, and snails and fresh water mussels in the mud. She also taught me how to skip stones across the water, I learned more from her than I ever could in school. Thank you for bringing back those fond memories.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Renee it sounds like you have some wonderful memories of your grandmother. I have the same memories from my late Grandad. I am glad that you enjoyed our video and that we could walk with you down memory lane. Welcome to our channel and have a lovely day 😊

[@robertbove2412]

It makes me very happy to see that you do not try to destroy the habitats while foraging. I have seen so many people that would tear apart an area to get to a crab or other animal without concern just as long as they get their prize. I can tell you have great respect for nature and try to preserve it for generations to come.

[@23valleyroad]

John you bring a ray of much needed sunshine to our lives in these bleak times....much love to you and your family and keep safe and strong so you can continue with your message of hope x BLOODY MARVELLOUS ! Oh and what a beautiful Lobster you lucky git!

[@TheFishLocker]

Nick Woodward - Thank you Nick. It really is our pleasure. If you think any of your friends would enjoy the distraction of our videos right now, please share them on. We all need a bit of a break from reality now and then don’t we. I hope you and your family are well and stay safe mate. 😊🦞

[@basilboy4173]

My wife is from Leeds, I'm from Paisley. We now live in Ontario,Canada. Your videos provide a good of nostalgic memories for us both. Thank you for your continued quality our two boys love the content as well. Keep up the posts we all need it right now. Best wishes to you and all in the UK

[@TheFishLocker]

basil boy - It is our pleasure. We can all do our parts can’t we. Stay positive and stay safe. I am glad that your boys enjoy the content. If you think any of your friends might enjoy the distraction during these stressful times. Please share the channel on with them. We all need to stick together to keep spirits up. 😊👍🏻

[@beckyjackson7755]

I want to thank you for teaching us about everything along the way! I love it! My autistic son has a passion for fish, both fresh and saltwater, and has tanks of both. I feel like I can talk with him about his passion a little more, because I've learned from you and appreciate the anenomes, plants, and little sea life! Thank you so much!! Stay healthy and safe!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am so very glad that you can both enjoy our videos together. 😊

[@theabnormalguy7800]

Lobster: _Lives in a small cave_ The Fish Locker: So you have chosen death

[@TheFishLocker]

- Let battle commence!!!

[@Airtayjay]

Lobster: *exists* The Fish Locker: "I'm about to end this man's whole career."

[@killianpaul1063]

You are like a wise wizard explaining about all the fantastical real world alchemy ingredients and not so mythical creatures, I love it!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Some of the things in our videos wouldn't sound out of place in a Harry Potter book or something would they :P

[@Nickyhelliot]

I’ve lived in Maine most of my life, and I’d still never reach my bare hand into the places you have. Love this channel.

[@TheFishLocker]

Here in the U.K. the worst you can expect is a nip. I have fast hands. 😉🦀🦞

[@johnrichards2268]

I cant thank you enough for the videos you give us. I moved away from Cornwall some years ago for work, your videos remind me of my childhood. Thanks so much.

[@TheFishLocker]

John Richards - John it is our pleasure. We are simply sharing what we love doing. In these stressful times giving people distractions such as these is really important. Stay safe John. 👍🏻😊

[@Rick356A]

I love your rock pool videos, i used to dream about looking in rock pools when i was a kid, i lived in a city, different world! :)

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is so fascinating. I love it. You should really give it a go if you get the chance. 😊

[@TimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTim]

Sometimes I feel like The Fish Locker is making up these names. "limpid, winkles ... and lots of little tiny gorbies"

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Like creatures from a Harry Potter film. :P

[@michaelromer7115]

Thank you for this video. I love when you show catch, cook, and eat. Please keep safe. Hunker down when the authorities say so. Love your wonderful family !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Michael, we have been locked down for over a week now, we locked down before the authorities said to. Hopefully this will all pass quickly. :) Stay safe.

[@gracemoore3644]

We've missed you! Thank you for uploading, this makes my quarantine so much better!!! My family went foraging after your last video and had a blast! We found a monster lobster! Was incredible!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Grace Moore - Awesome!! Well done. It’s always great when you find a treasure isn’t it!! We will try to continue our consistent uploads but who knows. Please if you think that your friends may enjoy the distraction of our videos during this time. Share them on. Best wishes and stay safe. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@Westofeveryone]

I live along the beach in Washington State, US. I absolutely love going out and foraging the flats during low tide. I wish we had lobster here! But we've got a lot of Rock Crab, Dungeness Crab, Cockles, Manilla Clams, Butter Clams, Varnish Clams, Horse Clams and Mussels. Its a great day to spend it walking about and finish it with a tasty bake at the end! Love watching these foraging videos. Can't wait for the lockdown to be over and I can get out there again!

[@TheFishLocker]

- That sounds like a bountiful place you live CJ. I believe your Rock Crab is the same as our brown edible crab. Slow but delicious. Let us all hope that this troubling time passes swiftly. Take care, stay safe and happy foraging. :)

[@jayrussell6388]

Just a fantastic melding of nature and dinner. The explanations of the animals predelictions, regardless of whether it’s edible or not is awesome.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Jay, we are simply sharing what we know and love doing. I am glad that you enjoyed the video and found it informative. :D

[@ElizabethDevore10422]

Hello from California 🤗 Your Chanel is my new binge watching addiction. 🤣 It’s so therapeutic to watch you fish hahaha.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Elizabeth and welcome to our channel. Im thrilled to hear you are enjoying our content and if you have any questions please just leave me a comment and I'll get back to you. :D

[@link_master_dice1908]

I love watching your videos. It’s like going on a school field trip with the most interesting college professor. You’re the best teacher. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. If my school teachers could hear you say that they would laugh till they cried. :P I am glad you enjoy our videos Jeff, we are simply sharing what we love doing. If you think that any of your friends would enjoy the distraction of our videos right now. Please share them on. We can all use a positive distraction from time to time. :D

[@jyangers24]

always lovely to see the little creatures living in the tide pools mr. fishlocker

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jonathon. I absolutely agree, I love doing this. So interesting and so much to see. Take care and stay safe. :)

[@CurtisMassey]

I would have never thought about the plant life being so beautiful.

[@TheFishLocker]

Curtis Massey - We are so fortunate. There is such incredibly diverse and vibrant life on our shore. We love it. 😊

[@1minigrem]

What a lovely surprise to see a Fish Locker post. I always feel as though I am right there foraging the coast line.

[@TheFishLocker]

Kerry Hughes - Thank you Kerry, we try to always make our weekly Friday upload. I am glad that you could join me on the shore, if you think that any of your friends would enjoy the distraction of our videos, please share them on.😊🦞👍🏻

[@jonniliquid9248]

Love this channel ❤️ my guy knows his shit, and when he doesn't he asks his viewers for help

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. It is a naive person who thinks he knows everything, and a foolish person who doesn't ask for help. ;) Take care Jonni, best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. :)

[@wesbrown460]

If you talked about life lessons type things, I thing lots of young men wild listen. Love your videos, thanks to your family for sharing your time with all of us on the interwebs.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Hi Wes, how do you mean life lesson? We are always eager to be part of anything that will help people out. I truly hope that our videos ban bring people a positive distraction during these stressful times. :)

[@wesbrown460]

@@TheFishLocker The world needs to hear the voices of competent men. Not saying we don't need to hear what women have to say, or anything like that. But how do I put this into words. You are competent in something that you love to do. You are a fantastic fisherman and hunter. That takes, intelligence, dedication, and discipline to learn how to do the things that you know how to do. And on top of that you are able to share what you know, and share it very well, with a fantastic voice. You are patient with your son, when you take him with you, not all the time obviously which is fine you know but, you have a patient way with him, not all Dads choose to do that. The world needs hear from fathers like you. The world needs to hear the voice of someone who competent, who is able. And I think that you have a good way of seeing and saying things, and teaching, and I believe that that probably applies to more things than fishing. So I think if you decided to talk about things that are important for living, there's probably lots of folks that would listen to you. It's not an easy world we live in, people love what they see in your videos, creatures they probably never even knew existed, it is a unique talent to be able to show people things they have never seen, and teach them about how to do things they didn't know about, which they suddenly find themselves wanting desperately to try and do themselves. You are inspiring, which is not something everyone can manage. You have a good voice, and I think people like listening to you talk. Some times I think people need to hear a steady voice. Thank you for sharing what see, and I believe people want to hear anything you might feel the desire to talk about. God bless you and your family.

[@mandylavida]

Such beautiful colours along the rocks and in the pools.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mandy Rainey - I think so to Mandy. So much vibrant life. I do love the shore. 😊👍🏻🌿🦞🐚

[@camoisthestuff51]

Providing high quality entertainment during this trying time! Well done John!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cameron Mccowan - It is our pleasure Cameron. If you feel that any of your friends would appreciate the distraction of our videos, please share them on. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@pnw9346]

i don’t know how i got to watching this at 2:30 in the morning but i’m happy about it

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its always 0230am somewhere. ;) Glad you enjoyed the video Ian and welcome to our channel. I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. Take care and stay safe. :)

[@southernsasquatch8404]

What a beautiful lobster! Awesome video and that plate with the cooked lobster looked so good! Yes, you would pay a premium price for that meal at a restaurant! I really love these coastal foraging videos and have learned a lot from them! 👍😎

[@TheFishLocker]

- She was a stunner wasn't she. It was such a brilliant find. I am glad that you are enjoying the foraging videos and finding them interesting. I love the shore and find it absolutely fascinating. Best wishes to you and stay safe. :)

[@southernsasquatch8404]

I love the coastal water also my friend! I live on the coast of North Carolina in the USA! :)

[@IsabellaBeard]

I have been watching so many of your older videos whilst at home and had nothing else to watch! Now I have something new, thank you :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Isabella - It is our pleasure Isabella. I hope you enjoy the video and stay safe 😊🦞

[@notmyworld44]

I'm back for another of your wonderful videos! Your manner of speech is like music to our American ears - love listening to you talk. Thanks for more information about the identification and edibility of the seaweeds, as they are treasuries of nutritional properties. Your camera resolution on this video is much better than before. I hope you are monetized. You deserve it! It's all very good! Thank you!

[@TheFishLocker]

Wayne Warmack - Thank you Wayne, as I say I was experimenting with a new camera setup. The image quality it improved but the audio isn’t. I will experiment further. 😉 I am glad you enjoyed the video and stay safe Sir. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@donnaowen5953]

It was so great to see your smiling face through this troubling time thank you and I hope you and your family stay well

[@TheFishLocker]

Donna Owen - It is our pleasure to be able to share our time with you Donna. Best wishes and stay safe.

[@bejay69]

Thank's for taking me somewhere I couldn't go myself!! Great catch! 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

bejay69 - It is our pleasure. I am glad that you enjoyed joining me. 😊🦞

[@roguepest9551]

That is a lesson on how to keep the other half happy. Great video again.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Aye, she keeps me happy by letting me go and play on the beach. :P

[@cnhays96]

I live 13+ hours from any beaches/oceans. Why do I love watching these?

[@TheFishLocker]

- It wouldn't matter if I lived on the moon. I would still love watching these types of things. :)

[@tenacioust261]

Another great vid. I totally agree, stay at home and stay alive. We will get past this terrible ordeal and get back to living our lives and enjoying the precious time we have with our families, friends and loved ones.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I can't say any more than that. Well done. 😊

[@frankprobert6413]

Living in London.the fish lockers videos Take me away from all the crap going on Love beach foraging just never know what surprise you will unveil 👏🏼👊🏼☀️

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that we are able to provide for you even a short distraction during these stressful times. Stay safe Frank. :)

[@landonmtr]

Dude, i don't know what you are, but your knowledge of Marine life is absolutely fantastic. This is the second vid i am watching and liked and subscribed after the first one. Great stuff and thank you for your time.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad to see that you are enjoying working your way through our content Landon. Take care and stay safe. :D

[@QuiltingCrow]

Nice to hear some wind and waves

[@TheFishLocker]

QuiltingCrow - It is our pleasure. I hope you enjoy the video and stay safe. 😊🦞👍🏻

[@dethaddr]

Brilliant Lobster there! Thank you for saving one of the best videos for a time when we all need some good entertainment!

[@TheFishLocker]

dethaddr - I am glad you enjoyed the video. I didn’t save it per day, it just took me a long time to edit. True these are stressful times and I hope that our videos can help provide people with a positive distraction. I hope you and your family are well and stay safe. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@justsomeguy1136]

If you cook and eat these at home I'd love videos on those. Dont even care if your a good cook or not watching seafood be prepped is so pleasing to me lol

[@TheFishLocker]

- Did you not watch the end of the video?

[@justsomeguy1136]

@@TheFishLocker definitely didnt because I got busy so oops lol

[@zamirchio8293]

I enjoyed the video that i didn't notice I've been sitting here for 34 minutes. Gonna wait for the next coastal foraging.

[@TheFishLocker]

Zamir Chio - That is wonderful to hear. Though it will be a while before we are out foraging again. We all need to abide by the governments instructions and stay locked down to help contain this horrible virus. Stay safe. 😊👍🏻

[@coonus1]

I got mad respect for the way you forage. You take only what u need and leave some for them to propagate. Love the channel. Your friend from across the pond. 😎

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. I am glad that you share our passion and that the message transfers across in the video. It is something I hope we can share with everyone. Take only what you need and always treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. Take care and stay safe. 😊

[@coonus1]

@@TheFishLocker I could not agree more. Much respect and appreciate the response! Great channel definitely share the videos. 😎😉

[@ameiliagill7]

I was just saying it's been so long since I've watched some coastal foraging.. I love how calming your videos are

[@TheFishLocker]

Ameilia Gill - Ameilia I am so very glad that we can bring you a calming distraction. Especially with the stressful world we are now living in. Please, if you think that any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. Best wishes and stay safe. 😊🦞💙

[@gazellis1961]

Brilliant stuff as always John..In these dark times your videos always cheer me up and that lobster was something else.. Watching you get her reminded me of a jack russell.. LOL.. Stay safe you and your family... and keep these videos coming.

[@TheFishLocker]

gazellis1961 - Haha. Yeah I can see that too. Half of its body down a hole snagging about. 😆 I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos still mate. If you think any of your friends would enjoy the distraction right now, please share them on. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@originalnqme6754]

I like how informative your videos are whilst keeping your audience entertained, stay safe!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much, I do worry about being a little boring at times. I truly hope that our videos will help to encourage people to take an interest in the natural world around them. Best wishes and stay safe. :)

[@murano63]

I hope you and your lovely family are safe at home. I laughed out loud at your enthusiasm for that monster of a lobster. We get the same thrill when fishing for pickerel. Love it!! Being under this lockdown is taxing on the mind. So I turn to youtube, and go to the shore with you. Thank you. Take care 🇨🇦

[@TheFishLocker]

- Delphine I am so very glad if our videos can bring people even a short distraction from the stresses that are going on right now. Please, if you think that any of your friends would enjoy the distraction, share the videos on. I hope you stay safe and take care. :D

[@andreaschapman9886]

Thanks for 34min of interesting enjoyment John as usual your content is like going on a treasure hunt you just hope to find something valuable and you proved that with a little effort you can eat like kings for free,thanks again for cheering us up at this most worrying time regarding our health,stay well you and your family.👍😀

[@TheFishLocker]

Andreas Chapman - As always Andreas, it is our pleasure. We send you our best wishes and stay safe. 😊🦞💙

[@geminib2665]

My favorite are the baby stars and crabs. Thanks for showing us creatures we never usually get to see. 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure. I am glad to be able to share our passion with you all. :)

[@Vikotnick]

Legend as always. Keep your family safe.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks buddy. This really was a fantastic tide. :)

[@amandajones7463]

I just love watching your videos! I unfortunatly dont live by water so this is the next best thing. Thank you for your videos. :) a big shout out from Indiana USA

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is a shame Amanda, I know how you must feel. My wife and I loved in the city for a while before our son was born and I hated it. Constantly pining for the coasts. I am glad that you may visit the shore vicariously through our videos and have a wonderful day. 😊

[@tezca2308]

Fish locker : *removes jacket* Lobster : why do I hear boss music

[@TheFishLocker]

Remi - Haha. When the jacket comes off you know shits gonna get real!!! 😎🦞

[@robertforrester578]

What is boss music?

[@artofwargh]

@@robertforrester578 in videogames, usually when you are approaching a boss fight, ominous music starts playing as dramatic effect.

[@robertforrester578]

@@artofwargh Thank you. I'm of a different generation. But I do know about bosses. My boss is a douch-bag. Funny thing is . . . I'm self employed.

[@TheFishLocker]

Robert Forrester - That did actually make me chuckle. 😆

[@mikerom9958]

What a great hunt John! I was proper salivating when you had that beautiful presentation too. Thank you, and well done. The sound was good too!

[@TheFishLocker]

Mike Rom - Thank you Mike. It really was a great tide. So much life to be found. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and please, if you think any of your friends would enjoy the distraction of the videos right now. Please share them on. 😉👍🏻🦞

[@galljnr8866]

“While the lobster is chilling 😎”

[@TheFishLocker]

G Junior - Haha. I thought you’d like that. 😉

[@limmylimlimyi]

Yeah, that's cold! And I love it! Hahahaha

[@gwenwells2286]

She was a beauty! Glad to see someone foraging instead of buying. Wish we could all do that.

[@TheFishLocker]

Gwen Wells - Thank you Gwen, we love foraging on the shore. It is always a special thing to be able to bring food to your families table. 😊🦞🍽

[@strawberrykathleen]

I've been watching your videos all day im so glad I found you. This has completely inspired me to go foraging with my man and have a nice picnic and cookout with what we can find. These videos have truly given me some peace and inspiration. Hugs and love from America!

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is wonderful to hear Kathleen. I am so glad that they have inspired you to get out and enjoy the natural world - obviously when it is safe to do so. Welcome to our channel and have a nice day. Best wishes from Cornwall in the UK. :)

[@saikopatu]

Lobster: *grabs spear* Fish Locker: congratulations, you played yourself

[@TheFishLocker]

- Inside that cave was like a three musketeers fight scene. "Lunge. Parry. Riposte!! Engarde sir lobster!!"

[@haitch04]

You amazed me the first time I watched you foraging. This time even more awesome. How you can walk past a pool and identify all that life is unbelievable. There is a strong lesson in there folks. Familiarise yourself with your natural surroundings and reap the rewards.

[@TheFishLocker]

haitch04 - I am really glad to hear you have enjoyed our video. 😊 What can I say other than this is my passion. I feel that everyone should have a passion in life. If you think that any of your friends would enjoy our videos and would enjoy the distraction right now, please share them on. Best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. 👍🏻💙

[@bobsticks6543]

A handle from a long reach mini paint roller makes a really good foraging hook if anyone is wondering. Great find on that Lobster 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- She was a beauty wasn't she, a proper hidden treasure. 😊

[@scooter2159]

What a bangin lobster mate! I hope you and yours stay safe. Thanks for always showing common sense!

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Mac - Thanks Chris. Take it easy mate and stay safe. 👍🏻😊🦞

[@taylorkilduff6453]

Me and my girlfriend stayed up all night watching your foraging videos, they're really great can't wait until you can get back at it! Maybe when this crazy virus has passed we'll try it ourselves

[@TheFishLocker]

- Hi Taylor, I am glad that you are your good lady enjoyed the videos. Hopefully this stressful time will pass quickly and we will all be able to go and enjoy the shore again. :)

[@Stevek552]

Cracking video John, I can see a day coming when you`ll have your own tv show. Fishing, educational, self sufficiency and more. 101k subs, very well done mate, you deserve it! All the best to you and yours.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Steve, we are simply sharing what we love doing and what we know. I hope that our videos encourage people to take an interest and learn more about the natural world around them. Stay safe mate.

[@fabrizionathan4388]

Stay safe when foraging man

[@TheFishLocker]

Fabrizio Nathan - There will be no more for a little while. We all need to obey the government lockdown to help control this terrible virus. Stay safe. 😊👍🏻

[@janbundell6434]

I was a little stressed out today until I saw this vid...Calmed me down no end..terrific..Keep you and yours safe John...l think I’m going stir crazy here.....Bob (IOW)

[@TheFishLocker]

Jan Bundell - Thanks Bob. Aye these are stressful times. I hope you and your good lady are staying safe and take it easy mate. 👍🏻🦞

[@twanx1]

What a belter of a lobster. Great catch and cook.

[@TheFishLocker]

Dougie Ritchie - Thanks Dougie, aye she was a proper belter. Tasted delicious too. 😛🦞 Take it easy mate and stay safe.

[@SnuggieBat85]

I just recently found your channel. I love it. As someone that works in fine dining, the tail alone, on the lobster, has to to be about 300g, or about 10 oz...American. I need a coastline in my life.

[@TheFishLocker]

This one was a real stunner, would cost a pretty penny is a restaurant. 👍🏻

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

If someone wasnt paying attention it looked like you were getting eaten by a rock monster! Nice catch man. God is good

[@TheFishLocker]

Desert Brewcrew - Haha. I can only imagine what anyone walking past must have thought?! 😆🦞

[@davidbriggs2116]

Hey Mate. Love the interaction with the family and description of each item you find. Watched a few vids so far, loved every one of them. Ever in Aus always welcome to hit me up and I can show you the local areas. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Hi David, thank you very much. I'm glad you're enjoying the content. I visited Oz maybe 16 years back. Northern Queensland Cairns to Cooktown. Beautiful place. I don't when but hopefully we will make it back over at some point. Take care. :D

[@cruiserflyer]

I saw somebody already asked what that was at 23:00, I thought it was a dead inverted octopus but on closer inspection it was a starfish as the comment below said. I was surprised you didn't say anything but as you so often point out, the tide pools are full of life. If you were to point out every organism you would't get 2 yards into it! As always love the videos, you are a true "Salt of the Earth/Sea?" guy and I love the videos. Congrats on 100k subscribers!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Yeah it was a nice sized starfish, I actually did say something about it but the wind noise was so bad in that clip I had to edit it out. And as as you say Paul. If I stopped to describe every organism I wouldn't 2 yards down the rocks. I am glad that you're enjoying the videos and take care. :)

[@robynmize4713]

That lobster was amazing... but the iridescent sea weed was equally impressive. Thank you for sharing the fauna and flora alike.

[@TheFishLocker]

robyn mize - It is our pleasure Robyn. I truly find all of the vibrant life so fascinating. I am glad you do to. 😊👍🏻

[@theGR8one]

Always a inspiration watching your videos. Such a great way of showing what's available and free to eat. Living by the coast is the best of both worlds wild game and fresh shell fish. Who needs supermarkets!

[@TheFishLocker]

Graham Marshall - I couldn’t agree more Graham. I do so love the coast. Best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@metravismetravis2771]

I have so much respect for you after watching you put that lobster in the freezer to induce a coma.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is by far the most humane way of dealing with them. The way I see some people cut them apart whilst they are still alive is very sad. Take care Magdalena. :)

[@stevepettifer4896]

What a beast!! When I did my degree, my dissertation was studying the movement patterns and shelter selectivity of lobsters (it was part of an effort to work out how best to build habitats that would encourage colonisation, such as in artificial reefs, so you could effectively 'ranch' lobsters since you can't really farm them). We got our lobsters from Poole Bay and they were usually named for the features from where they'd been caught such as Valentine 1, 2, and 3 as they'd been caught from an old WW2 Valentine Tank. But there was one moody gurt bugger who we called Evil B***ard because it had a right attitude on it. Bit through my waders in the huge seawater tank we used for the experiments and was always fighty. After we'd done with it, it was in a smaller tank at the aquarium in the national oceanographic centre, waiting to moult so we could get the movement sensors back (they were araldited onto the carapace), but it spent most of it s time hiding in the rocks in the tank. Someone else thought the tank was empty and put a smaller lobster in. Evil B***ard was suspiciously bigger after that and the other lobster was a collection of small parts floating around the tank. Proper big bruiser. Once we had the tags back they were usually released back into Poole Bay.

[@TheFishLocker]

Steve Pettifer - Aw mate I would love to be part of something like that. So so fascinating. I always thought their breeding cycles was interesting also. I’d be really interested to know the average moulting frequency of something that size. Mainly to know how long it would take for a V notch to grow out of one of those big hens. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@stevepettifer4896]

@@TheFishLocker this was over 20 years ago so it's a bit hazy now!! I think they moulted about once or twice a year but I may be imagining that. They were amazing creatures though. I was going to apply to do a PhD at woods hole in Massachusetts studying them (including submarine trips!) But I didn't get the grades and ended up being a software developer. Because that's the obvious career choice for a marine biologist!! 🤣🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

Steve Pettifer - I know the smaller ones moult yearly. But when they reach larger sizes they sometimes don’t moult even every 2 years. So some BIG ones haven’t moulded in many years.

[@pisceanqueen1]

@@TheFishLocker What's the significance of the V mark in the tail? Is that an age indicator, or maybe something wildlife protection does to identify them? I really enjoy your videos!! LOVE FROM USA ❤🦞❤

[@pisceanqueen1]

I love your story 😆 Thanks for sharing!

[@stank_turtle2763]

That cheeky grin at the end. Love it

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Thanks, I hope our videos give people reason to smile, as there isn't much positivity going around right now. :)

[@jerod5636]

The video is super crisp and vibrant and the audio is nice as well. Good watch as always. Keep you and yours safe mate. Good luck!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jerod, I am glad that you enjoyed it. Take care and stay safe. :D

[@suzyhues112]

My goodness, he's even got the names of the vegetation! Fascinating!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I started to add them in to the videos because some folks couldn't understand my accent when I was saying them. Just trying to take the sharing of information to the next level. 😊

[@gabriiallek7727]

that was the grandpa of all lobsters, loved the colours of everything, the thumbnail pic cud be a painting! awesome vid mr fishlocker! =)

[@TheFishLocker]

gabriialle blanco - Thank you Miss Blanco. It really was a wonderful tide filled with treasures. 😊🦞🦀

[@D-Z321]

Grandma 🤙✌️

[@RicTic66]

The picture quality is excellent John and the sound didn't detract at all from another great foraging video. I also thought when you found that spear 'that would make a good crab hook'🦀 😊 Great minds think alike.😊

[@TheFishLocker]

RicTic66 - Thanks Rich. I really had to work hard at editing the sound. This video probably took 6 hours to edit without exaggeration just due to the sound issues. I will experiment further 😉🦞👍🏻

[@yamanmustafa]

Can't wait to go coastal foraging when the lockdown is over over here too! Greetings from Cyprus.

[@TheFishLocker]

yamanmustafa - You and I both. I cannot wait to get back out on the shore. 😊👍🏻🦀🦞

[@yamanmustafa]

@@TheFishLocker A year later and i'm watching the same videos at 4am, waiting for the curfew to be lifted at 5am to go out and get myself some crabs.

[@edwardmcardle9069]

Well done you make catching and cooking the lobster look so easy....Great stuff.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Though the catching was far from easy. 🤣🦞💪🏻

[@Miralee01]

Almost forgot...when you showed the pipe fish and brittle star around 4:58, I saw movement....took two retakes before I realized it was the most microscopic crab I have ever seen! Loved it!

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is incredible the abundance and diversity of life on our shores isn't it. We find it fascinating. I am glad you enjoyed our video and welcome to our channel. :D

[@sleepingbeautyasmr8197]

How do you know so much about the ecosystem near you? I'm new to your channel but I love learning and watching you and your wife cook things.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sleeping BeautyASMR - The information we share in our videos is knowledge gained from a lifetime of being passionate about marine life and the sea. I have always been fascinated by the natural world. 😊👍🏻🦞🐚🌿

[@sleepingbeautyasmr8197]

@@TheFishLocker thank you for the response. Stay healthy and safe!

[@Shaden0040]

If you salt the ice water it will be colder than unsalted ice water, plus it will help retain the lobster fresh sea flavor and not taste fresh watery. Use the same amount of salt you used in the boiling pot.

[@TheFishLocker]

- The amount of time it is in the water makes that almost negligible. But good idea.

[@shane49520]

Congratulations on 100K subscribers!

[@TheFishLocker]

shane49520 - Thanks Shane. 😊👍🏻

[@adrianz7462]

I feel so relaxed watching this. it is as if we're there with you. Thank you for your amazing work

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Adrian. Take care. 😊

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

amazing how many things at these seashores. on my latest holiday i found so many cool stuff on a single beach. a conger eel, mullet, a giant goby, tons of crabs, a lobster, a bucketload of prawns with every net scoop. truly wonderful

[@TheFishLocker]

Amazing isn’t it. 👍🏻

[@Ellemenopea97]

The way you talk about your wife is so lovely 💜

[@TheFishLocker]

- Well she is the love of my life. :D

[@zw5509]

John Locker ate the tail, his wife she ate the claws and in between the two of them they picked the lobster clean! Sorry, couldn't resist! Another beautiful video! Thanks and stay safe!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Its not quite the story of Jack Sprat but its close enough. :P

[@simonmorris4226]

@@TheFishLocker setting a sprat to catch a lobster?

[@notmyworld44]

There are also fine edible soft parts in the head and body, but most Europeans and Americans don't go there. Pity!

[@zw5509]

@@notmyworld44 I always enjoy the tomalley, liver.

[@simonmorris4226]

@@notmyworld44 I do! Also use the stripped shell to make a lobster stock. A few shellfish and some passata and herbs and you have a meal!

[@elizabethgrant4907]

Beautiful lobster and cooked to perfection, my mouths watering just thinking about all that sweet meat😁😋😋😋😋

[@TheFishLocker]

Elizabeth Grant - She was absolutely delicious. 😊🦞🍽💙

[@suelovescats]

Hi ! I don't even eat seafood ...but i LOVE your videos . i just can't stop watching them ! You have a lovely accent 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Kat, I have seen your comments on a few videos now. Thank you for that. I am glad that you are enjoying our content. My accent is from the North East of England. :)

[@stephenbrammall2565]

Now that is what I call a Lobster John.. scored quite a few brownie points with the Mrs for bringing that one home..

[@TheFishLocker]

Stephen Brammall - Haha. If I’m honest I think I’d have earned more if I’d found her a fresh Costa coffee 😆

[@ianmcfadyen4473]

Evidence of a strong eco system, John? I’ve been fishing for 50+ years but I’m learning from you... keep up the great videos.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I'm learning every day mate. And i hope I never stop. ;)

[@Skarytrigger]

Yessssss! 💪🏻 What a smashing 🦞! I’m completely jealous. 😂 What a wonderfully delicious find. This is why these are my favorite videos, you do but as always love all of them. You won’t find better content an entertainment on tv just saying. Keep up the great job John and family! You always brighten my day. 🙂❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

Cary Pearson - It is our pleasure Cary. I am just so very glad to be able to share our passion and knowledge with you all. If you think that any of your friends would enjoy our videos please share them on. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@TIGGERLOVLY]

Where did you learn so much about sea life? Fascinating!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I have been fascinated by marine life since I was a young boy and my passion and knowledge has just grown from there. The information we share in our videos has been built over a lifetime of doing exactly what you see in the videos. :)

[@trxppedmood8464]

I love how wholesome you are it makes me happy everytime I watch your videos

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you so much, that really is wonderful to hear. We love being able to share these videos with everyone. I hope that they may help to bring even a small distraction to people during these stressful times. Best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. :)

[@macshatchetman13]

Thank you for this wonderful video. You know, I love all of the stuff that you produce, but in this crazy time it's especially nice to have your calming, joyful, instructive videos. You really have a gift for just being genuine. Thank you!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Michael it is our pleasure. I truly hope that our videos are able to bring people even a short distraction during these difficult and stressful times. Take care and stay safe. :)