Hand Hauling The Fish Locker's NEW lobster pots - Crab, Lobsters and sea creatures | The Fish Locker

[@zakiyyahw1162]

Your battle with the octopus cracked me up. It made my night!

[@TheFishLocker]

He was a handful

[@anncrown9744]

If you have difficulty hearing or understanding John, put on the captions in smaller text while watching video!He and his entire family are a joy and very uplifting to watch. All the best to you too. Ciao from St. Louis MO. 10/2024

[@hughjass7330]

That smile and nod is everything, such an endearing chap

[@TheFishLocker]

Just happy sharing what I love doing. 😊👍🏻🐙🦞

[@timothypirnat3754]

John, I subscribed today. I have been watching your content for awhile now. I find your content interesting, but there is more. Your cheerful demeanor is uplifting. Your passion for preserving the Cornwall marine ecosystem is contagious. Your underwater footage is magical and stunning. This content is as much about you as it is about the sea. You really make the channel. Best regards from Ohio, USA.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Timothy and welcome to our channel. 😊🦀🐙🦞

[@lauriehughes8130]

I'm from toledo Ohio and I love this channel.

[@mlkssmz]

And I’m completely agree with you. I also watch another channels and they never mind if crabs are small or octopus baby. Sometimes I tell myself like hey you got it don’t throw you deserved good size octopus got it. I hope you got this time Enjoy 🤞🏻

[@crashbang756]

Spot on….John is a top bloke and deserves every success with this channel and in general because he puts the work in and knows his stuff….he’s also a great dad to James and his daughter 💯👌❤️

[@DavidArnold67]

Also Toledo!

[@Lin-xn8ze]

Is there anything you don't know, can't stop watching all your videos John,truly a lovely man who cares so much for nature, don't stop

[@TheFishLocker]

I am still learning every day, and I hope I never stop. 😊👍🏻

[@chrisstokie2361]

Drinking a cold beer sitting on the back of my narrowboat watching this. Great way to spend a Sunday evening. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Sounds pretty bloody good to me too. 👍🏻🐙

[@chrisstokie2361]

@@TheFishLocker. Glad I discovered your channel. You have Hazey to thank for that. Look forward to Sunday evenings now. A cold beer and chill out in a mad mixed up world. 👍

[@ericlakota1847]

So much respect to guy like this they care more about fish wild life management because it his life that lobster with all the eggs that was to small is his future great guy

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻🦞

[@floormee]

Seeing you argue with the crabs and octopus is such a pick me up! So funny!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you found it amusing. 🤣

[@claudebylion9932]

Absolutely love your brilliant comment at the start of the video “work smart, not hard” 👍🌟

[@TheFishLocker]

😉👍🏻

[@awesomegrandma2480]

I love the new pots! You fighting with that octopus made me laugh so hard that I had tears rolling down my face. I don’t think I’ve laughed like that for a very long time. Thank you! I can’t wait to see what Jim comes up with!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@TheFishLocker]

If this video has brightened your day then it has been worth making. Have a wonderful week and take care. 😊🐙

[@Douglas.Downing]

I just happened to stumble across your channel. My wife and I are hooked. It's amazing to watch the different species you come across and your upbeat demeanor. We absolutely look forward to what future adventures await you and your family.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you and welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying joining us on our adventures. 😊🦞🐙

[@Chgtuber]

The weather was so calm. You make speed boat trap dropping such an art. Can't wait for the cookup.

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 😉👍🏻🐙

[@rickbee53]

really funny ...your struggles with that octopus...also loved the little anecedote about the two v notches to stop the lobster swimming in circles! Laughed out loud, love your content and your presentation John. Really good entertainment....thank you !

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

[@natureisallpowerful]

I always cheer when you successfully say "she sheds her shell" thanks mate,mint video, that's me boro accent coming out🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. 🦞

[@brendstocks2068]

Helping my second hip replacement surgery rehab- thank you John

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope you feel better soon.

[@benji.B-side]

Ever since the early days of your channel, I have loved the content. Always calming to watch, always interesting. I love the sea! As usual, this was fantastic. Respect mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I try to stick to the same principles I set out when we started. Simple, honest and original content. 😊🐙🦀

[@benji.B-side]

@@TheFishLocker Yeah, no bells and whistles, just authentic and interesting content. That's what many like to see and just listen to your narration and the beautiful sound of the sea : )

[@7rays]

Another glass sea and a brilliant sky…AND a giant octopus! Awesome!

[@TheFishLocker]

Stunning day wasn't it 😊🐙

[@Betsy-R]

So much work to have to toss most back. So proud of this guy’s integrity!

[@TheFishLocker]

Simply doing what I feel is right. I hope others will see this and follow the example. 😊🦀🦞

[@neenahopkins4273]

that wrestle with the octopus made me chuckle hilalrious

[@TheFishLocker]

He wasn’t giving up was he? 🤣🐙

[@markielpilos]

Thanks for the new video and being a great role model, Uncle John Fish Locker. Sometimes I wish everyone followed half of your mindset in conservation and the effort you put in to do things the right way that is safer. Even that would make our world a little bit better, I think. I hope you and your family are well and that your freezer is full.

[@TheFishLocker]

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, do something to make it better. 😊🐙🦀🦞

[@shayaledoux6233]

Wonderful video put a smile on my face an the beauty of the ocean, was amazing . My dad passed away Thursday. He was 88 . We watched a few of your videos an he really enjoyed them. I know he was laughing at that octopus, cause I had tears running down my face I was laughing so hard! They say octopus are escape artists- also looked like they stick well also! Thank you so much for what you do, an for sharing!!! Blessed Be !!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Honestly it was like fighting with 2 stone of chewing gum with a mind for mischief!!! I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish you a better day. 😊💙🐙

[@PilzE.]

Just sat down to a bowl of strawberries and cream, sun is shining on a pleasant Sunday afternoon, and, a new Fish Locker video pops up, yep, life is good! 😁

[@PilzE.]

LOL, man versus octopus, definite idea for a new series there, John! You could invite guests on and all sorts! Who will brave the octopus in the octagon? 💪 🐙

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Men being carried out by stretcher all covered in sucker marks. 🤣🐙

[@PilzE.]

@@TheFishLocker Until Jim enters the ring, then everyone gets a full belly! 👨‍🍳🍽👌

[@olivianiederbruning3462]

Another wonderful video? Amazing work, lovely content. As someone with a fear of the ocean who wants to try this one day, I get to see what it's like a bit. Your videos always bring a smile to my face, and I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy watching them.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you enjoy the videos Olivia. 😊🦀🦞

[@Squashylemon]

I have no clue what he is saying but, I find his video's entertaining.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Thank you.

[@davidbarclay2032]

Quite a rude comment, just watch the video and give him the thumbs up.

[@Squashylemon]

@davidbarclay2032 my day is forever ruined.

[@keefsmiff]

Lol, where are you from? Funny comment.

[@Squashylemon]

@keefsmiff California and, I'll put it this way I can understand most of what he says but, his accent is fairly thick and he uses certain terms you'd only understand if you were a fisherman from that area.

[@paulgriffiths5999]

fantastic video, I always enjoy them. I know there is little room for sentiment in this environment but I really felt for the Octupus, trying its best to survive. Maybe I am getting too old but their intelligence, compared to the lobsters, is like comparing Einstein to a brick. Please keep the videos coming.

[@magicaardvark1]

Yeah I don't really approve of eating octopus, but I gather from the news that there's an over-abundance of our eight-armed friends around the Cornish coast right now, so taking one for the pot (especially a kraken of the deep like that one) is more acceptable

[@TheFishLocker]

Their population in recent years has absolutely exploded. I could take 5 a day and still wouldn’t even scratch the surface.

[@matthewhudson5685]

I agree. Once I learned how intelligent octopuses are, I stopped eating them. It's not like eating lobster or crab -basically sea bugs. You feel bad for the octopus. Like eating a dolphin.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@matthewhudson5685 You eat Dolphins?

[@matthewhudson5685]

@@JazzFunkNobby1964 NO! Never would. Because I knew how intelligent they were. I didn't understand that about octopuses. Once I learned more about them, I stopped eating them.

[@markg3025]

John I like your approach to sustainable lobster trapping.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Mark. 😊👍🏻

[@hehawbuggeraw8203]

Can't help but smile and feel good when watching your videos, thanks bud

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure. I am glad that you enjoy our content. 😊🐙🦞

[@sherrirowan5049]

So awesome to see this. The sound of those suckers popping free of the trap… so funny. I’d love to see this all in person. Thanks a million for sharing these videos. Love it.

[@LordNecron]

Octopus - Nature's Bubblewrap

[@Lyrak]

That octopus is so determined not to leave the boat I think it's safe to say at that point it volunteered for a dinner invite. 😂 I always love your videos, the fact that you always take the time to educate, and how much you clearly respect the environment you're working in (and the creatures in it).

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much, I am simply happy to be able to share what I know and love doing. 😊🐙

[@teemuitkonen6826]

Cookit in a bookit😅

[@JohnDavis-jf2if]

I agree with previous comments , what an inspiring person you are, I enjoy being educated in the ways of fishing and have learned a lot. Keep going and safe seas. Great !!

[@aussiegypsy62]

What a gorgeous day!! -and the water is stunning! I love watching you bring up pots it’s like lucky dip literally!!! Lol cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 xx

[@TheFishLocker]

I really enjoy hauling our pots. Always excited to see what’s in them. 😊🦀🦞🐙

[@joshkelley8102]

You have the best tactic of showing your catch on KZbin well done perfect view of catch I really appreciate being able to see all the other KZbinrs throw back this l their catch to fast to view well.....

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you think the setup works well. I made the platform and camera mount myself to hopefully make the videos better. 👍🏻😊🐙🦞

[@Warmachine_23]

I always love seeing the occasional octopus, and man this one's a fighter.

[@TheFishLocker]

He went a full 10 rounds didn’t he. 🤣

[@shaunrowlands9502]

I've been watching you for a while now, I did message you about the shore caught bass record you still have. But forget about that, you do what's right and it's great to watch, educating the kids on the rules of what they catch and what to do moving forward , I'll be a life long supporter guaranteed, you a a teacher/fisherman of the sea and anyone who is new to this should watch you no matter what, can't wait for the next video, have a great weekend

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I get so many messages I often can’t keep up with everything. All the best and enjoy the videos. 👍🏻🎣

[@donttuga9310]

Oh that weather. I said it before and I'll say it again, I love your videos while also being jealous of you for getting to live on the coast like that. Thanks for the great video and God Bless.

[@TheFishLocker]

On a fine day there’s nowhere better. 👍🏻🐙

[@eddelavega3772]

John you are indeed an epitome of the word "integrity..." doing the right thing even no one is looking" Good job dear Sir.. with folks like you I know our oceans will be in great shape! Cheers!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

I have always been the same. Even to my detriment. When asked I answer. If I don’t have my integrity what else is worth having?

[@dougjordan1544]

I admire your confidence in putting your hand into a pot without fear of being nipped by a crab or lobster. I enjoyed your videos on your trip to the USA and remind me of their small but ferocious swimming crabs that seem to be able to do back flips to bite your fingers. I wondered how you set about picking up lobsters/crabs when they are in one of your pots without being nipped.

[@TheFishLocker]

You will see in some of our shore foraging videos how I go about holding tricky crabs and lobsters. 😊👍🏻🦀🦞

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

As a Townie I found this very informative and of great interest THANK YOU

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Jack, I am glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to our channel. 👍🏻😊🦞

[@justwinks1553]

Truly cannot wait for the octopus Edition of the catch and cook. Great episode

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 😊👍🏻🐙

[@chriskeller3705]

As soon as he mentioned going to the hairdressers with his mom as a kid while holding the octopus I lost it

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Only folks of a certain age will know what I mean.

[@stevenclements1090]

You have to love John and his family they are great people, they love the marine life in Cornwall and enjoy harvesting sustainably at the right time of season taking what mother nature provides, a great example is set in this share where notching of a female which does not hold eggs is v-notched as she is known as a breeding female to protect her going forwards, this will provides hundreds of thousands of spawn for future generations, 👍

[@stevenclements1090]

I'm gob smacked for once 😆

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha.

[@PatBot]

Jim will have his hands full with that Octopus John. Thanks for another great upload mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

Our pleasure Pat. 👍🏻

[@at7595]

Morning John! Nice day! I love watching hauling pots!

[@TheFishLocker]

I love doing it. 💪🏻🦞🦀

[@keithcollings7695]

Sunday night treat yet again. Very entertaining video, looking forward to Jim’s cooking of the octopus. Thanks John

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time Kieth. 😊

[@debraanneclark2188]

Some great pots and can't wait to see what Jim does with the octopus

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 🐙😊

[@TobiLaroux]

Thankfully it was a calm day, imagine pulling up the red pots while you got choppy water lol. Can't wait to see the video of Jim cooking the Octopus.

[@TheFishLocker]

They are a handful. 🤣

[@EvilAndy-os6bz]

Always informative and fun. Best channel out here.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you 007

[@samgarrod4781]

"Hold still love. You know whats gona happen." My number 1 chat up line 😋

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Does it work?

[@samgarrod4781]

@@TheFishLocker With Octopi and Crustaceans 🍽

[@andreaschapman9886]

Always interesting and uplifting John, you are a good ambassador for marine sustainability and protection which is just one reason I watch your channel, that octopus was a good size and will make a good meal, thanks for cheering me up on a quiet Sunday night.👍🐙🦞😀

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure. Have a wonderful day and stay safe. 😊🐙💙

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Really enjoy your videos, what a wonderful way to start the day!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad to share the videos with you. 😊👍🏻

[@theturquoisedream9244]

@@TheFishLocker 😊😊😊

[@strikkerankalle7450]

Every video is like a very nice poem of knowledge and harmony. So nice.

[@TheFishLocker]

What a wonderful thing to say. 💙

[@jennihudson9484]

Love the way you talk to your catch “calm down love”.

[@TheFishLocker]

Its all in the tone. The same tone doesn't work with my life sadly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrisdavison2022]

Dealing with that octopus has really raised my curiosity on how to handle, despatch, butcher, then eventually cook them.... So looking forward to that....

[@TheFishLocker]

They are a handful I’ll give them that. 🤣

[@amyellison6391]

You

[@villagevillage2400]

You can tell you've been doing this a while when you chuck your undersized lobsters neatly into the one part of the sea's surface that is within camera shot!! 👌👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. We did have someone at the start saying we were throwing them into a bucket out of sight on the side of the boat. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@henryloveridge3824]

Brilliant fishing 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Henry. 😊🐙

[@Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

Never even realised that pots were used by lone fisherman and not solely commercial until these vids. Making me want a boat more though

[@TheFishLocker]

You need to check your local IFCA for the regulations on unlicensed fishermen. 👍🏻

[@darrenquirk2269]

The new pots look good John. I'm looking forward to seeing the Octopus cooked, assuming you ever got him out of that bucket 🪣 🐙😁

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Cooking video in editing.

[@TheMerlin672]

I'm looking forward to that, too. I think the last time I had Octopus for tea was when we lived in Malta many years ago, and it wasn't the rubbery mess that you tend to get here.

[@mstrdiver]

John - Was the octopus in your lobster pot trying to hide, obtain his own dinner or just after the bait in there?

[@paulstemmet2626]

Easy recipe popular in Spain. Large pot filled with boiling water, hold octopus by the head ( no need to be alive we buy frozen ones ) and dip the tentacles all the way into the boiling water lift up and dip again three times then put whole octopus in and allow to cook +- 30 minutes if a toothpick enters the top of leg easily it’s cooked. Here in Spain they put a large potato in with the octopus and when cooked, once cooled these are the sliced and plated on a serving platter the cold octopus tentacles then scissor cut in thin rounds and spread on top of the potato. A little salt and pimento is sprinkled on and a good sprinkling of olive oil and then enjoyed with cold frosty and crusty bread. The cooked octopus whole or legs freeze well so no need to run out at any time.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@mstrdiver The Octopus wanted to be on KZbin.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Fascinating. And absolutely educational. I have subscribed and looking forward to future videos

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@-UrbanSurvivor]

What a session, that was one of the best hauls ive ever seen you take, that was wonderful, love the new pots, really interesting variation of species, am curious to know if that was down to the pots or the positioning of them in deeper water, so will await the next haul of those ones with eager anticipation, another great video John

[@TheFishLocker]

Pots can be the best in the world but if you don’t put them in the right place they won’t fish.

[@phil7301]

That sky, gorgeous !!!!! Great watching again John, cheers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Phil. 😊🐙

[@trevorthorn5011]

Great video as always John with a great makes a big difference look forward to cooking the octopus keep up the good work

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻🐙

[@legacydepot]

Another excellent video I watch most of your videos twice, I watch on my own of an evening to chill, then watch with my 6 year old :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you can enjoy the videos with your little one. 👍🏻

[@legacydepot]

@@TheFishLocker It's a struggle to find gentle, kid-safe videos that encorporate the outdoors

[@motorsnutts6594]

Yup no rocking and rolling on this haul John 👍🏼, looked a fantastic day on the water, had to chuckle about the octopus-n-a bucket catch and cook ! KFC did it with chicken 🤣👍🏼👍🏼. Look forward to see what Jim has in store, your efforts are appreciated mate.👍🏼👍🏼🐙🦞

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure bud, glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊🐙🦞

[@alvinchew3234]

Alway Good to see a Very Happy man doing what he loves. Keep up ur Good work. Enjoyed your videos. Stay Safe

[@TheFishLocker]

That is exactly it. I’m simply sharing what I love doing. 😊🦞🐙

[@chrisroberts511]

Superb videos..always interesting and educational...keep them coming...please

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Chris. 😊👍🏻

[@angelgonzalez6393]

John, it gives me pride and great pleasure to see you fish with such care for the Sea and what it provides. I'm a hunter and a fisherman and when we respect what God has provided for Us we not only think of now but also the future of our planet. Brother I would love to fish with anytime.

[@TheFishLocker]

A true hunter has care and respect for the natural world. He understands his place in it and is a steward for the ecosystem. 😊

[@frankferreira5705]

In my experience, when Octopus sheltered "upside down" like that there was usually some heavy weather coming. Those red pots seem to be doing the trick, well done. :)

[@TheFishLocker]

So far so good. Let’s hope they continue to work well. 👍🏻🦞🐙

[@craven1749]

@@TheFishLocker john is that you tell me im a winner or is it some scammer talking through here so its not so publicly noticeable.

[@cliffbennett4504]

Love my Sunday evening catch up , thanks again John

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Cliff.

[@alanwllms5172]

Hello John, I watched last week’s with the enormous octopus, then read in local press about the numbers off Cornwall. This week’s definitely shows that. And soon it will be time for dustbin lid jelly fish by the thousands

[@TheFishLocker]

They are here in the thousand mate.

[@pauliusrastikis9541]

I fully remember fish company was bringing with eggs and etc lobsters. After complaining no lobster available. I'm so happy to see this guy preventing catching with V notches

[@TheFishLocker]

Just doing what I feel is right. 😊🦞

[@UKSpearo]

Awesome stuff dude! Wish we still had that stunning clarity now! Was minging today, 2-4m at best. Great haul in the pots! So many octopus about right now its mad! I was chatting to one of the commercial potters at Mylor today and he said they have never known so many.

[@TheFishLocker]

Yeah I speak to them quite a fair bit. Crazy isn’t it. 👍🏻🐙

[@darrenbrock5286]

Honest guy who you can tell likes his job 👌

[@TheFishLocker]

I love what I do. 😊👍🏻🐙🦞

[@rogerebert5122]

Another consistently excellent video. 🇺🇸

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Roger. 😊👍🏻

[@budposeidon31]

I just happen to survey some aqua culture scenes when youtube's algorithm put John into my favorite. I klicked it and It was just like magic, watching him fishing, talking, explainng maritim ecosystems, spending time with family, cooking and enjoying the food, and everything. Then I klicked the next, and next and next, couldn't get enough. I wish I could share such moments with him, or with my freinds. More people in the world shall put those value in their everydays doing. Amazing lad, lovely how to narrate a complex content in such easy way to understand and enjoyable for others. Do you have content about open sea / of shore aquaculture in your area? Best regard from Oldenburg, Germany

[@TheFishLocker]

Hello sir, I am very pleased to hear you are enjoying our videos and find them both interesting and informative. I simply share what we know and love doing. I have a fair range of content but haven’t yet shown any proper aquaculture. Simply shoreline foraging. 😊👍🏻

[@dorthyariaens5516]

Beautiful film! I just subscribed and surely will enjoy further surprising films. Being from the Netherlands I nonetheless managed to understand most of what you told. At first I guessed you were somewhere near the Scottish coast, but learned in fact it is Cornwall. Thanks for this beautiful look into some sealife and the way you respectfully preserve it for may be the future. Good luck!

[@TheFishLocker]

Welcome to our channel. I am from the NE of the U.K. but we live and film a lot of our content in Cornwall.

[@neiloconnor9349]

@@TheFishLocker Thanks for stating your origins. I thought that sounded like a proper Yorkshire accent.

[@trentfox6436]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I thought about Jim cooking the octopus I wish I could join you Jim’s dishes always look amazing

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 😉🐙

[@auburnjewels2]

Lol! The octopus was a pill but it made me laugh! I can't wait to see the cooked version!🏖😎

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 😊👍🏻🐙

[@auburnjewels2]

@@TheFishLocker Thank you!! Somehow I knew that!😂 It was your face after the phone call that gave you away!😁

[@englishkernigit8294]

So very jealous of you right now. What a fantastic office!

[@TheFishLocker]

Doesn’t get much better does it. 😊🦀🦞🐙

[@shimxininahi8024]

You're an impressive chap. Glad to see the lobster fishery is wisely being look after with care. If others don't do it there will not be anything left to pick up again.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I am simply doing what I feel is right.

[@tommos16]

When you lifted that bucket via tbe Octopus it proper cracked me up. Superbly funny

[@Betsy-R]

Watching you wrestle with that octopus and you saying he has more arms than I have made me laugh out loud. Newcomer to your channel-so fascinating! Such effort! How often do you get octopuses 🐙 in your pots? This is my second octopus in as many videos. Thank you for your positivity and information!

[@TheFishLocker]

The local population of octopus has exploded. They are not a common capture here.

[@Betsy-R]

@@TheFishLocker so do you find that you are competing with octopus for the critters you are hoping for? I was curious & watched a video of an octopus “looting” crab pots and leaving the empty carcasses behind!

[@Jd-fors]

I like the way you explain things as if I were in the boat with you…

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I am glad it feels that way. 😊

[@gerryneill1805]

John I love the honesty of your work, always playing by the rules.. I'm sure there are people out there that take all sorts out of the waters without measuring etc. well done my friend. if you ever come to Ireland fishing I'd love to see a video or even meet you

[@TheFishLocker]

I am simply doing and living by what I feel is right. Several of my personal minimum landing sizes are far greater than the legal just because I don’t think legal is big enough.

[@gerryneill1805]

@@TheFishLocker and as I've said in previous videos several times I always love when you visit Jim. Got super excited when you said the octopus is going to Jim's kitchen I honestly can't wait for it

[@chrisb8154]

Great attitude, great accent, great scenery. Cheers from St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Chris. 😊🦞🐙

[@johnhaylett3643]

question john purely because im nosey , have you ever kept a note of the baits you put in your pots just to see if lobsters have a preference or if one bait catches more crabs than lobsters or maybe one bait is not worth the effort

[@TheFishLocker]

Of course I have. 99% of what you see me do is the product of time and effort, experimentation and thought.

[@johnhaylett3643]

do hope i didnt cause offence john its just that my only experience of what goes into a pot as bait is from my childhood when i lived in cromer [60 years ago] when the commercial boys used any & everything so long as it was free or very very cheap as in well past its sell by date ,every thing from dogfish & roker down to smelts & butts .even read stories of long ago when they used fresh water bream when it was still legal

[@keithhaynes8079]

Thank you John again love watching your video everyone is different take care mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Keith.

[@pauldodge1071]

Hi John, have you seen Australian cray pots, they are made from cane and are round, not sure of legal regulations, but I wonder if they would catch lobsters as crayfish are quite similar. They look a lot lighter than your pots. Great vid as usual.

[@TheFishLocker]

Can you send me a link to the Fishlocker workshop? I’ll take a look. 👍🏻🦞

[@tazzie2shoos]

Enjoyed the video. The new lobster pots are earning their keep and that octopus made me laugh, I'll certainly be watching Spargo's kitchen cook-up.

[@TheFishLocker]

Video in editing. 😊🐙

[@richieb9082]

Great vid as usual. Are there designated areas your allowed to put your pots down or can you put them anywhere and what stops someone taking your pots?

[@TheFishLocker]

Nothing stops someone stealing your pots. Just morality.

[@colinwhite5355]

Ah, that’s my Sunday night therapy out of the way, now ready to face another Monday. Cheers, yet another engrossing video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it colin. 👍🏻🐙

[@andrewrussell1678]

I grew up in the fishing twin villages of Kingsand/Cawsand in the 70s and eighties after my first ten years in Bristol. I loved it when I was able to go out as a kid doing what you do, nets aswell , Progressed to bigger boats dredging etc but ended up as a lorry driver. My brother has just left the industry. Great video to watch,Ive subscribed. Odd Cornish accent though-which village ?

[@TheFishLocker]

Welcome to the channel Andrew, I’m actually from the NE. Just married a Cornish lass.

[@richardprescott6322]

Great episode as ever and the weather not being minging just made me laugh. Not heard that in many years

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. That’s a fine northern saying. 😉

[@randlevawdrey6457]

Did you end up using the dogfish as bait for the other pots? Can't wait to see the octopus cook-up.

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes.

[@vampyrjavel]

As soon as you said "stay down there and stay out of trouble" My brain goes. oh boi are there going to be trouble and later you pan down and there is an octopus tucked onto all the things it could I am just dying of laughter. Thanks for sharing your lobster pot adventures. Love em!

[@TheFishLocker]

That octopus really did give me the run around didn’t he. 🤣🐙

[@richardmullins1883]

That V notch thing about swimming in circles is true. That's why haggis have 1 wing bigger than the other so they can fly circling around the top of the mountains.

[@TheFishLocker]

Very clever. I didn’t know that about wild haggis.

[@jacquibradley1598]

Well those new pots seem to work John, thank you for the upload, smashing, regards to you & your family. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

So far so good. Have a lovely day Jacqui. 😊🐙

[@PhreddCrintt]

Excellent as always John. Good to see 'The Reds' did the job! As for the Octopus!... Can't wait to see it get its 'cumuppance' at the hands of Jim! (I LOVE octopus! Nom Nom!!)

[@TheFishLocker]

The reds certainly have done the business haven’t they.

[@zlaynie]

Love that octopus' spirit. It was born to be a star ⭐ be it in the ocean, boat, or dish. 😎

[@TheFishLocker]

He sure wasn’t going without a fight. 🤣

[@ianyams]

I love the way you explain everything in detail 👍👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@ianyams]

@@TheFishLocker you’re welcome.

[@the12thplayeracademy65]

Love your videos mate. So good to see somebody show that England has fantastic seafood and in abundance. Keep up the great work fella!

[@TheFishLocker]

On a good day there’s nowhere better.