Coastal Foraging and Rockpooling - Lobsters, Crabs and Sea Creatures with cookup | The Fish Locker

Coastal Foraging - Huge Spring Low Tide coastal foraging on a rocky shore for Lobsters, Crabs, Fish and seaweeds. Exploring rock pools and tide pools discovering many incredible sea creatures. Followed by a log fire beach cookup.
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[@TheFishLocker]

Finally the weather gods have allowed some proper shoreline foraging. I hope you enjoyed the video and have a wonderful day. 😊💙🦞

[@joshuajohnson2216]

I wish I could go fishing there in the future and eating them. All I need is a dipping sauce. Good catch The Fish Locker.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@joshuajohnson2216 Chili oil.

[@matthewb8229]

Right amount of toasting for a marshmallow? Set on fire, charred until the middle is oozing. Delish!

[@progwolf12]

Great video and lovey to see James join you and trying lobster.

[@joshuajohnson2216]

@@Woozlewuzzleable well said😀

[@nicholasbraden6872]

"If you ever lift a rock up, make sure you put it back this is what gives the creatures shelter"

[@TheFishLocker]

I truly hope that our videos help folks out and encourage them to take an interest in the natural world around us. 😊

[@ShawnChang6453]

36 years of experience....yet you selflessly give out bit by bit through your videos, making learning foraging fun & engaging. A great teacher, you are, John. Much respect!

[@TheFishLocker]

The best knowledge is knowledge you can share. 😊

[@JW-wp1qt]

It would be easy to say “oh no, not another foraging video” but there is always something new to learn, your explanation about the lobsters was so interesting, one day I’ll get to taste one!

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope that the depth of knowledge sets our videos apart from others who try to do what we do. 😊🦞🦀

[@cleosworld9096]

@@TheFishLocker oh they do I try to watch other foraging videos but the only reason I ever know anything is from tour videos. They miss stuff and I'm pointing or out to my kids what the stuff is they dont talk about cause of u.

[@Brokefang35]

“oh no, not another foraging video” - said no one ever :)

[@jugai1293]

@@TheFishLocker Ignore him, I actually like your coastal foraging video but.. when will you upload that fossil foraging 😅

[@mstrdiver]

@@TheFishLocker John - I can't tell from the reduced camera field of vision, do you have favorite foraging stretches that are in your mind more productive than others? If so, how often do you skip them and move to the next area? I know you don't wish to overharvest your areas.

[@paeck86]

Young Fish Locker: "I don't like wild garlic!" Mr Fish Locker: "You've never tried wild garlic! You can only tell whether you like it or not, when you've actually tried it." I love these types of conversations with my kids as well. Thank you for sharing your day out on the rocks and that precious moment making fire and sharing lobster together with your son.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ahh the discussions of a child. 🤣🤣

[@thethinkersgospel4447]

I remember my dad having that conversation with me found memories

[@kieranroberts9119]

Grest to see James getting interested in eating the fish shellfish great stuff he is a special little chap and I'm so pleased he is tucking in to that prime lobster

[@TheFishLocker]

I knew his curiosity would bring him round eventually. 😊👍🏻

[@kieranroberts9119]

@@TheFishLocker exactly and once you try that goodness... As in the wise words of James 'I don't like it I love it'.... The tuck into hula hoops 😂😂👊👊👌

[@as22h]

In a world that is sometimes real crap it’s nice to see such a wonderful video of how beautiful life can be. Thanks John great video as always.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is something I could talk about for a while. I realised several years ago that I was going to view the world how I wanted to see it, not how others wanted me to see it. The world can be a wonderful, beautiful and positive place - you just have to choose who you let influence your view of it. 😊

[@JimH.]

That's what I love about these videos: they aren't just one thing, over and over. They're part cooking show, part fishing show, part NOVA/National Geographic show, part tourism show and part "slice of life" show. Great job as always.

[@TheFishLocker]

That is what I love about going to the shore. Even if I return to the same place there is always something new to find 😊💙

[@barbaracampbell9907]

@@TheFishLocker ?

[@ExploringUndercover]

James is such a precious little lad! Seeing you two together always makes me smile! Keep doing what your doing boys, some brilliant videos! 🦞❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

He is such a little superstar isn’t he. 😊💙

[@michaelmobey2174]

The beauty of this is that you have forever sealed this time with you and your son. Hopefully one day, when he's a dad himself, He can look back at these videos and Smile. I think it's absolutely beautiful. Good on ya friend.

[@TheFishLocker]

I think that often when I rewatch older videos of James and I. I have been waiting since before he was born to share these moments with him. 💙

[@ASC10120]

Can't believe how much James has grown just since I've been following your channel! Great video, always enjoy learning about the vast array of life on the coast there.

[@TheFishLocker]

That is one of the things I love about our videos. It’s like a living photo album for us. 💙

[@1000CalorieSnackPack]

@@TheFishLocker It's also a great and wonderful thing for us all to watch. Especially watching the beach cook ups. They are the most relaxing and best things to watch before heading to work.

[@stuartnichol9508]

@@TheFishLockerabsolutely unbelievable.. I don’t like wild garlic, I said this to my dad when I was young 👍 such a genuine video bud 👌 I love watching your videos, not just as a fellow fisherman but watching you for been a genuine bloke!!!

[@salem8753]

..and a very lucky boy to have a great daddy!

[@chuckbodnar5756]

Your a great dad Fish Locker. You are building great memories for your son James. When life gets tough James will have a web of happy memories to[ fall into that will cushion the tough times. My dad did the same in California. I remember searching the coastline for stone crabs, Lobsters and Abalone. Such great memories my dad gave me. You are doing a great job Fish Locker. You will be paid back 10 fold when you see your confident son James grow up and do the same with your grandson. Well do! CB in North Carolina USA

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before our son was born to teach him these things. I feel it is my responsibility as a father to teach my children how to be, by lesson and by example. 💙

[@matthewleno4027]

Lovely watch of a good father building memories with his son.

[@TheFishLocker]

Just sharing what I love doing Matthew. 😊👍🏻

[@BriMarieI]

I remember back in the day when James would always refuse the lobster, he’s grown up so much! 😭🥰

[@TheFishLocker]

He’s a proper little man now isn’t he. 😊💙

[@hihosilverlining9081]

@@TheFishLocker I can only agree to that! There will come a time that James will demand the lion’s share of your lobster. Greetings from another coast dweller from Zandvoort, the Netherlands, but the only things we can find are mostly sun worshipers 😁🇳🇱

[@mrsamsebastian]

People like you are blessings for the fishing community. These videos educate people to how behave in nature, enjoy the nature and fish while keep it clean and unharmed. Very sad to see some videos that promote bad habits, like leaving tag ends, cig butts and plastics around or leaving fish with hook in it mouth. Well done John

[@TheFishLocker]

I am only doing what I feel is right. I hope that our videos encourage folks to behave in a conscientious manner. 😊

[@Aluciel286]

I love watching you interact with James. From someone whose own father hasn't been present in more than 20 years, he'll appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

[@TheFishLocker]

One thing I have learned in my own lifetime is that the parent you had is not nearly as important as the parent you are. 😊

[@Aluciel286]

@@TheFishLocker Very true. I don't have kids, but things would be different if I did. I've said before, if nothing else, my Dad taught me the kind of person I didn't want to be.

[@princessl0llie421]

I love watching you with your son...such touching moments!! He's grown so much sine your earlier vids. Also Love how your responsible with the environment while Foraging all while educating rest of us!! Your son will have great love and respect for ocean and ocean life when he's older.

[@TheFishLocker]

I love that we now have these videos to look back upon when James is older. 😊

[@stephencampbell9384]

James looks more like MiniLocker every time :D Wish I had your energy to go rockhopping like I did when I was 8 :D

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I used to be like a mountain goat. Now I'm more like the Eeyore. 🤣

[@robmcintyre7398]

Many things I enjoy about your videos ............. the bond your son has with you is inspiring, you can see how proud he is of you. These moments have reaffirmed to me what is important in life and in a family. You are an inspiration. more MEN should be learning from father figures like yourself. And ive noticed as well you take time to reply to every comment on your videos. Genuine Northen character. Blessings from the west coast of Alba 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

I do my very best to respond to everyone. Unfortunately due to the sheer volume I do not have sufficient time in the day to get back to everyone - and still be a father/husband and hold down a job. But I will do my best. Take care Rob and stay safe mate. 👍🏻

[@PatBot]

James is growing up so fast now... He will be doing his own coastal foraging vids soon. Thanks for the upload John.

[@TheFishLocker]

I welcome that day. 😊💙

[@leahknight492]

Your relationship with your son is So heart warming 💓

[@TheFishLocker]

He’s my favourite little guy. 😊

[@dhasheyanveerappen691]

Always love watching a great forage and seeing James enjoy himself!

[@TheFishLocker]

He is such a little superstar isn’t he. 💙

[@JTHH_YouTube]

I have two young boys, and its a pleasure to watch a father and his son spending time together; teaching, learning, watching reactions, and enjoying that period of life together.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before James was born to teach him these things. 😊💙🦞

[@natureisallpowerful]

I feel like spring is just around the corner seeing this mate,new growth, longer days,big tides and new life starting to emerge. Spring is my favourite season. However it changes from year to year.thanks John lad 👍🐟🌿🍄

[@TheFishLocker]

I love spring. Proper gets my energy up. 😊💙

[@lewandlo]

Lovely times spent with your son. I still remember times spent with my son and he is 32 . Yes it is the simple things in life that are well remembered. Still spending times with him today and now a special bonus of grand children. Now that is a life well spent. Thanks for the grand video. You didn't know it but I think I was sitting on the rocks behind you. Just like I was there.Hehe.

[@TheFishLocker]

Lewis I am glad that you could join us. 😊

[@denisemarle4141]

A very enjoyable video, I could almost taste the lobster! James is a lucky boy spending this wonderful time with Dad... plus learning along the way. When I was a kid, my cousin would come to my house and we would go looking for yabbies in the local creek. Only narrow in most places, the yabbies would be under the rock ledge along the waters edge, we had cubes of meat supplied by our Grandmother, tied to a long string, you just had to sit it out! Worked every time, my uncle would do the cooking but if we had a female with eggs, we had to take it back... Our uncles would go to local saltwater creek and always came home with crabs and sometimes huge lobsters, like yours but about twice the size, mostly bright blue. That was 60 years ago and it seems like yesterday! 🦘

[@TheFishLocker]

Amazing. Where about were these saltwater creeks? It must have been a very fertile area. 😊🦞

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

You are an exceptional Father John. I am so impressed. Enough now buttering you up and to mention that lobster. What a beauty. It looked so good.

[@TheFishLocker]

Yvonne, I have been waiting since before our son was born to be able to teach him about the world around is. It has been one of my life greatest joys. 😊

[@rebecca2841]

Oooh, I hope there’s lots of good weather ahead. I love seeing these videos so much. I don’t live anywhere near a sea, I wouldn’t get any hands on experience doing this. It’s almost kind of magical seeing a critter flash by the camera and get told what I’m seeing. Thanks for sharing your passion, teaching about how to forage conservatively, and giving James an amazing exposure to the natural world at his fingertips. Love to your family, John!

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before James was born to be able to teach him these things. 😊👍🏻

[@chuckbodnar5756]

That little crisp moment for James was perfect timing. Great job Dad!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

😉👍🏻

[@bigtatos]

Love these vids. Always a treat to watch, especially the beach cookups that follow!

[@TheFishLocker]

I love getting out on the shore, sadly through the winter it’s not always possible. Fingers crossed for more good weather. 😉👍🏻

[@samsiryani9023]

Sir your a proper father for always including you family and teaching your son the proper man way of life for anyone and anywhere.. cheers sir and much respect from here across the pond.

[@TheFishLocker]

We are a family run channel because we are all involved in everything. Why wouldn't I want to share the things that I love with the people that I love? 😊

[@lisacooper8240]

it's great to see how far James has come with eating lobster. when I first started watching your channel, he didn't like it. great video!

[@TheFishLocker]

I said back then that his tastes may change as he grew older. 😊

[@melissascy13]

Love how patient you are with James thank you for another wonderful video

[@TheFishLocker]

He is my favourite little guy. 😊

[@broxithebear1872]

That's lovely, a father in son day out. You are a fantastic father. Showing him all about the wild life which is amazing. I've learned so much on your channel its unbelievable. My son is only coming up for 2 years old so when he's a little bigger I can show my son what I've learned on this channel 💙 you your wife and son are amazing 👪❤ Oh an I a little suspicion that it was hula hoops in your pocket 🤣❤

[@TheFishLocker]

I have honestly been waiting since before our son was born to be able to teach him about our natural world and it brings me such deep deep joy. I know you are going to love teaching your son about it all. 😊💙

[@sierrascriver9314]

What an amazing father you are! Your little guy is so cute and respectful! What an awesome/ fun thing to teach your kids!

[@TheFishLocker]

We are simply sharing what we love doing. I have been waiting since before our children were born to teach them these things. 😊💙

[@Mntdewmania1]

I love respect and admire how much you love and admire and respect the ocean and all living things. I love how you know so much about what each plant and fish and shell is. I don't think enough of us take the time to fully appreciate how amazing our world is. Thank you for sharing your corner of it with us 💕

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been saying this for years. People would be amazed at what is right at our feet, if only they would take the time to look down. 😊

[@hihosilverlining9081]

I love so much how you learn James to appreciate grown ups food. No pressure. You will not be dissapointed!

[@TheFishLocker]

Simple unpressured encouragement and his own curiosity will bring him round in the end. 😊

[@hihosilverlining9081]

@@TheFishLocker that’s the way to go with juveniles John! Greets from the Netherlands.

[@keithcollings7695]

What a great video John and delighted to see James enjoying himself with his dad. I wish more parents had more time for their children. Something he will never forget in later life. Your have to watch that James doesn’t get to like the lobster too much, you won’t get a look in !!! Your knowledge of the coast line is so informative and the way you present it makes it so interesting. Thanks John and keep up the good work.

[@TheFishLocker]

In a years time he’ll be on the lobster and I’ll be stuck with the Hula Hoops. 🤣

[@Ba551m3h]

What a special video of a father who loves his son and is teaching him such valuable lessons. Well done John

[@TheFishLocker]

Some things you simply cannot learn at school. 😊

[@MotoHikes]

James is growing up so quick. I remember a time when he wouldn't touch seafood! He's a fine young lad for sure, just like his dad.

[@TheFishLocker]

He makes us so proud. 😊💙

[@jonathanleevegar229]

Hi John I know you refer to the stomach as poop but what you seem to fail to realise is that the stomach is full of beautiful delicious sea weed other delicious eadible gifts from the ocean. It great watching you eat from the ocean. But sad to see your young fella eating so much processed foods such as fruit loops and marshmallows etc I do love your show and do not want to be disrespectful or judgemental at all I myself grew up on the coast of the Far North of New Zealand and we have special name for someone of your calibre.... Kaitiaki which means guardian and protector of nature. My most humble and greatest respect to you.

[@TheFishLocker]

I refer to the intestinal track as the poop line. The internal organs along with any “delicious edible gifts” will also contain any harmful chemicals or bacteria that the lobster may have ingested.

[@Dracona63]

It's so adorable seeing you and your son enjoying the day together like this. I remember when I first started watching he couldn't eat shellfish at all but loved to find the crab shells with you and your wife. It's awesome to see how much more involved he's become in the foraging and how much he's learned. Keep up the awesome videos and prayers for the best for you and yours from the US!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you so much, I love that you have enjoyed joining us on this journey. Take care and have a wondeful day. 😊🦞

[@christianboutell7112]

Your son is such a lucky lad to have a dad like you,massive respect to the fish locker family.🦞🦐🔥🍽🦀🦑

[@TheFishLocker]

He makes me so proud. 😊💙

[@penneycason9269]

What coincidence. My son is a James. Yes thoroughly enjoyed foraging and having a fire. The photo memories are super. Abalone, muscles and periwinkles. I blinked and now he turns 21yo. Thankyou for this adventure. Now I’m craving fish. 🇦🇺

[@TheFishLocker]

I understand what people say when they say that. I don't know where the post 6 years have gone. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊💙

[@darci12u]

I have missed y'all and makes me want to eat lobster and crabs That looked so delicious James is a very sweet little guy. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure Darci, have a wonderful day and take care. 😊

[@cotswoldcapers5642]

Spent my youth with my dad like this. Now I have an 18 month old and I cannot wait to emulate it with him. These videos are great for warming the soul. Thankyou John.

[@TheFishLocker]

You are going to have such and amazing time teaching your son about the world. 😊

[@gokhanceylan2011]

I watch all of these videos with a drooling mouth. It is a shame i can not have any of these sea food in my country. The only thing i can get are mussels and they are a bit tiny. Not many people care about continuity of the species so they harvest the shit out of them.

[@TheFishLocker]

That is a terrible shame and unfortunately not an uncommon problem.

[@levanasoaps6142]

Wow, he is so knowledgeable! And look at all that life everywhere! If I were just walking around out there, I would only see water and rocks with some weeds. But this shows so much I had no idea was even there. That lobster was amazing. Love how you teach your son everything.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have said this for many years, “People would be amazed at what is right at their feet if only they could slow down enough to look.” I have loved teaching our children about the natural world, some things they just can’t learn in school. 😊💙

[@YingwuUsagiri]

So good to see some more foraging and rockpooling. Always love to see these!

[@TheFishLocker]

We have just been waiting on the right conditions. Our last set of big tides was a storm. Just wasn’t safe. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@learnwithrami8803]

What a fine gentleman in minute 25 , saving a good portion for your loved one . Respect 🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

She’s worth it. 😉🦞

[@Genosisnt]

I'm always eagerly waiting for uploads from you, so I'm extremely excited for the better weather. I love watching you forage for food, I'd love to do so but I live far from a coast in Mississippi. Glad I get to experience this at least through you!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that you are able to visit the shore vicariously through our videos. You must still get some amazing crawfish boils where you are?

[@Genosisnt]

@@TheFishLocker the cold snap here's really made it harder to get crawfish of an eatable size, and sadly no one has invited me to a boil in years. I'd love to go to one though, honestly if I had some money I'd go to one of the seasonal restaurants nearby and load up on a good few pounds of crawfish.

[@Kalico_Kid]

The teachings you teach your son are priceless I fish and hunt with all of my kiddos and gold pan

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you share our values and are teaching your children about the world. 😊👍🏻💙

[@RaeC5280]

Nothing better than a foraging video!! Thanks for sharing. ❤🦀

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 😊👍🏻

[@jeffreylockhart8292]

The clarity of water and abundance of sea greens, plants and kelp make it look like it is tropical realm!

[@TheFishLocker]

It is wonderful what a healthy ecosystem can be like isn’t it. 😊

[@vickikralapp2189]

Loving your videos! Such a lovely way to share your knowledge with the world and include your family too!

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before our son was born to teach him these things. 😊

[@MarTha0412]

I watch your videos not only because I'm jealous of the foraging you get to do, but you are so informative too!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Mary, I am glad that you find the videos informative. 😊🦞

[@missycitty9478]

Wow. Just Absolutely Beautiful little sea creatures!! I would LOVE to be there, foraging and exploring!! Such beauty everywhere you look!! 💙💙💙

[@TheFishLocker]

We love it. There is always so much to see. 😊

[@missycitty9478]

@@TheFishLocker Sure is!! So Amazing!! ❤

[@auntdave180]

What a lovely afternoon for you and James. More kiddos need a dad like you. I appreciate your consideration for the environment and you knowledge of the flora and fauna is wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing. 🦞

[@TheFishLocker]

I love spending time with James like this. Some things you can really only learn by doing. Have a lovely day and take care. 😊

[@theevanpyle]

Love your coastal foraging videos mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks bud. 😊👍🏻

[@georgesmith5632]

james is so grown up and he has such good manners

[@TheFishLocker]

He makes us so proud. 😊

[@darrenr.9703]

What happens to the lobster shells when they shed. Does it eventually degrade? How long does this take?

[@TheFishLocker]

Like I said in the video, often they are eaten.

[@ralphcostello9203]

What a lucky man, and what a great dad. 👍🦂 What lovely memories James will have.

[@TheFishLocker]

We are simply raising him how we feel is right. We might not get it right all the time but we are doing our best. 😊

[@wesmarshall5426]

Enjoy these much more than boat videos

[@TheFishLocker]

You’d change your mind if you had a boat. 😉🤣

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Apples and oranges.

[@wesmarshall5426]

@@TheFishLocker Not necessarily.

[@emmerjose1160]

This man looks like a tour guide I can trust my life with

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I shall take that as a compliment. 😊

[@donnamariejohnson6011]

Can’t wait to get on my holidays to Cornwall this year, Ive been watching your videos and hoping to do lots of rock pooling x

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope you get good weather. 😊

[@SteadfastHero]

You’re a great father. Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am simply doing my best. 😊

[@izanamiskie60]

Nice vids as always 😊.. quick question are there good sea urchins in the coast where you're from? Ifeel like i haven't seen those in your cooking videos yet...sorry for my bad English its not my mother tongue 😅😅

[@TheFishLocker]

You will see them often in our diving videos. But they are not good eating. So we leave them where they are. 😊👍🏻

[@Emeraldwitch30]

May I comment-? I think most people, for whom English isn't their first language actually have better writing/grammar skills than many who only know English. Between UK English and United States English the grammar rules are so hard! Your English is very very nice Izanamiskie. Have a great day 🥰

[@jameso9221]

@@Emeraldwitch30 i agree. native english speaker here. I had some spanish friends learning english and were sending me homework asking for help. Some of the stuff i have never learned, I just know it because I am native, but could never pass one of their exams

[@OneManandHisRod]

go on james lad good on ya for trying lobster again, good to see you out john and always nice to see a proud dad as you rightly should be!

[@TheFishLocker]

Won’t be long and he’ll be fighting me for the lobster tail. 🤣🦞

[@RidgeRunner5-]

So nice to see you spend time with James and teach him how to forage. The way the world is going he might need to know. I like to set my marshmallows on fire and quickly blow them out. Yum yum.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am not thinking too much on how the world may be in the future. But I do hope that I may teach my son how to be a good man.

[@phil7301]

I think all your videos are great, but the foraging ones are my favourite, I love having a rummage through the rocks. Thanks again John 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

I love them too, winter is just a difficult time to make them due to the weather. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@crieseasily16]

Better than most animal documentaries and stuff you find honestly. 10/10

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@Monica90877]

James is such a lucky guy to be born in the FISH LOCKERS family!

[@TheFishLocker]

We are thankful every day to have him. 💙

[@BAINBRIDGE731]

Love seeing you and your son. You are so patient with him.

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t see why a father wouldn’t be patient with his son. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pr0v0cative4pple]

The gaze you two shared at 30:10... What an absolutely genuine look of love between father and son 💕😭

[@TheFishLocker]

He makes me so proud. 😊💙

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

@ 9:04 I LOL'd when that sucker fish made that loud "THUD" sound in the bucket. {0.o} Fish: "Unnngh!! holy crap man!!" 😆😂🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

He was tough sucker. He could handle it. 😉

[@tony.brimson6339]

I've been doing the same shoreline foraging as yourself for more than 50 years, and have been keeping native marines in my homes over that period as well, everything from Blennies to octopus, but my favourite is anemones. One of the best shorelines I have found in Scotland is at Dunure, near Ayr and I'm looking forward to April/May when the breeding season goes into full swing. You bring a smile to my face with your finds.

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ve just had a quick look on google maps and that area of shore looks great. Clean sand onto reef. I bet it’s great for snorkelling in the summer.

[@johnpirie3800]

Brilliant video yet again John. Great bonding time with you and young James. You and your family stay safe buddy.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you John and best wishes to you and the family mate. 😊👍🏻

[@randysiford135]

THAT MADE THIS62YR OLD GRANDFATHER CRY !! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY! FROM MIMS FLORIDA USA

[@TheFishLocker]

Take care sir and have a wonderful day. 😊

[@CT-bx5ld]

I was in Vietnam three years ago on holiday mate and they dip their seafood in the most delicious simple sauce ever. Salt, pepper and lime..... It was crazy delicious mate!!

[@TheFishLocker]

We use a similar mix to flavour fish.

[@rogerrichardson2223]

Your boy I growing up so fast next thing you know he’ll be driving the boat fishing and taking over the show thanks for the videos

[@TheFishLocker]

On that day I shall be a happy man. 👍🏻

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Brings back memories from when I lived in Eastbourne and went foraging up Beachy Head. Live in Australia now and don't have that sort of coastline where I live unfortunately . Thanks for the memories.

[@TheFishLocker]

I imagine you need to be careful foraging around in Australia too. Lots of dangerous creatures?

[@chrisgolfer7528]

@@TheFishLocker Most certainly is especially the blue ringed octopus. Only small (under 6 inches in size normally) but have been known to kill people 😮

[@TheFishLocker]

@@chrisgolfer7528 - I have actually seen them before. I visited Australia many years ago.

[@devilmademe8487]

Love it and the bond you James have. It’s so funny how he will try something’s and then you said the wild garlic and he said I don’t like it and you told him he’s never had it. That’s just like my kid she isn’t very explorative when it comes to food. Lol thank you for sharing your explorations with your family.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure. We are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊👍🏻

[@jimcrossley8203]

Your videos are always educational and very enjoyable. Rock pools are like another world.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that you find them interesting Jim. 😊

[@themasterpourer2479]

My dad passed with cancer. An this reminds me of spending time with him at the local dam

[@TheFishLocker]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@neilwoodward7336]

Bumble Bee. That's exactly what I would do! Pick it up, give it respect, then let it fly away. Good stuff 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

They are wonderful creatures aren’t they. 😊🐝

[@CholfDaysleeper]

I love that you return it to the ecosystem. Same thing I do when I gut my fish at the waterfall. I put all the guts back so the crawfish and snakes can have a go at them.

[@TheFishLocker]

It just makes perfect sense to me. 😊👍🏻

[@namenotavailable11]

You're a wealth of knowledge and I'm happy you're passing it down. Didn't know that a male protects the female when she's shedding her shell.

[@TheFishLocker]

Crabs do this also. 👍🏻🦞🦀

[@garystirling4360]

ThanK you John and Fish Locker Junior. The “simple things in life” are the most valuable. Always an education.

[@TheFishLocker]

James says so, so it must be true. 😆

[@KnuckleBallz]

what a rich and vibrant coast

[@TheFishLocker]

Wonderful isn’t it. 😊

[@TheBilly6978]

What a lovely video. Fancy James tucking into a lobster! He's come on a bundle. James will be competing with you for the whole lobster soon. Thank you

[@TheFishLocker]

When that day comes I will happily eat the Hula hoops. 😉🦞

[@lewisclayton9409]

I love that in 15-20 years time, we wont look back on this but mini fish locker will. And thats the most important part! You’re making memories now, not really youtube videos 👍🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

I love that I have a living photo album of our time on the shore. 💙

[@jfarmer9864]

One hell of a Dad 🤙Way to be.

[@TheFishLocker]

Just doing what I feel is right. 😊👍🏻

[@BDCF100]

Father and son adventures together, moments he will remember long after you've gone. Special.

[@TheFishLocker]

These are moments I will cherish. 😊

[@blairkingsley6440]

Just such a pleasure to watch. Simple pleasures in life and bonding with your son.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have honestly been waiting since before James was born to teach him these things. 😊💙

[@mikeschwartz1764]

This man just loves the ocean and all the nature that lives in it. Love your content man. "I don't like it... I love it!" from James was also great hahaha.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. It’s always a little bit risky with James now. You never know what might come out of his mouth. 🤣🤣

[@mikeschwartz1764]

@@TheFishLocker This time you got pure gold hahaha

[@brianhaines5835]

Yet another of your vlogs that simply have me enthralled, and make the most of James they grow up all too quickly.

[@TheFishLocker]

He has already grown so much in the time we have been making these videos. 😊💙

[@jg2072]

Burn baby burn. My experience as a kid playing with fire was eventually replaced with being a wildland firefighter and doing prescribed fire on a large scale. In America there is work that allows you to play with fire but in most cases there isn't lobster around.

[@TheFishLocker]

I dare say your childhood taught you a respect and understanding of fire. Some things you just can’t learn in school can you. 🤣🔥

[@TheKyann26]

I love that you don’t just do everything in front of James, instead you get him involved and educate him! ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before our son was born to teach him these things, and some of them he needs to learn with only minimal direction from me. Some things he must learn on his own but with safety supervision. 😉

[@getdrunkandrock]

respect to how well behaved your kid is.

[@TheFishLocker]

This is all time for James to explore and learn with just enough supervision from me to keep him safe. He is such a wonderful little lad and he makes us so proud. 😊💙

[@paulgodden2343]

Great to see father and son enjoying some quality time together. Rather crafty offering the Hola Hoops to your son so you could enjoy more lobster😂. Great informative video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. What can I say mate? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🦞