Deep Sea Wreck Fishing - Lure Fishing and Fishing at Anchor - Autumn Sea Fishing.

Travelling far offshore, solo small boat fishing can be exciting and challenging. Autumn and Winter can offer some wonderful wreck fishing and this was a prime example. Trying a new location I had an incredible day fishing with lures and some monster fish with bait. Pollack, Coalfish, Ling and HUGE Conger.
Here are links to the heavier gear I was using. I hope it helps:
Ugly Stik GX2 30-50 - bit.ly/3bAkrjy
Shimano TLD 20A - bit.ly/2XGpTJn
Mackerel Tinsels - bit.ly/3RCRMvq
Mono Varivas 150/200lb - bit.ly/3p8piLN
Braid - Fireline - bit.ly/3SEC04u
Braid - Powerpro - bit.ly/3bBNfIi
C&R Meat Hook - bit.ly/2XFtrM0
Muppets 5-7” - bit.ly/3rus1D1
T-Bar - bit.ly/3snRNId
Sidewinder Slow Jig / Thor - bit.ly/3bOphd5
Sidewinder Slow Jig / Odin - bit.ly/2Mg3CQu
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[@TheFishLocker]

- For the lads asking on our Live stream on Friday and anyone interested from the video. Here is a link to the Slow Jigs. As you can see, they absolutely nail it!! 🎣👍🏻🐟🐟 lizardtackleandbait.co.uk/sidewindwer-492-c.asp

[@teterouge1472]

Hmmm.....

[@TheFishLocker]

SuperNova - I’m sorry I don’t understand the acronym?

[@carlharris2808]

@@TheFishLocker Hi john i have looked this up see here ariamedtour.com/blogs/fue-vs-fut/ maybe this is one supernova we need to burn out

[@TheFishLocker]

@@carlharris2808 - The cheeky bugger!!! 100% my own. There’s a few greys but absolutely all my own.

[@stevenrusan1772]

Mate when using a spin reel if you hold the braid lightly between your finger’s on the drop, the lure will sink straight down instead of fluttering the whole way down. You’ll get into the zone a lot quicker

[@aidangrassham3054]

The best day of the week is when you upload really helps me with my mental health just to sit back and relax for 40+ minutes getting educated and enjoying the amazing scenery you are living the best life mate keep the good work up 👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am very glad to hear that the videos are helping you out Aidan. Take care my friend and have a wonderful week. 😊

[@Phil144gbp]

Nice one 👍

[@shawngower9542]

Hey John, it's always a treat to hear you talk about your knowledge and how well you share it. Keep up the great work, truly inspirational to watch someone enjoy their passion and sharing it.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Shaun. I am glad that you are enjoying the content mate. Take care and best wishes to your family. 😊

[@jbpost52]

Nice catch, looks like your freezer is going to be full with fish fillets.

[@TheFishLocker]

- This mostly went to relatives tbh. It’s really great when you can share the fruits of your labour with loved ones. 😊💙🐟

[@petrhoward]

One of the best videos you have shown me. I am pleased i have subscribed to your channel - I dont miss any of them.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Peter. I am glad that you are enjoying the content. 😊

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Holy hell; I didn't know eels GOT that big! That thing looks like you fished it out of _The Princess Bride;_ I was surprised it wasn't screaming!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. They literally get twice that heavy. The British record is twice that weight around 135lb.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

@@TheFishLocker Nope. Nope nope nope; I like eels; I think they're delicious, but I do NOT wanna meet one of those guys on a swim! XD

[@smallfryguy2463]

The channel is amazing! those were some cracking coalfish as well! stay safe

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. 😊

[@glendockree2242]

Unbelievable!! Love fishing but would never be in your league!! So much knowledge and you explain it so well!! Ever come to Jersey then get you a few beers and look after you!!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Every day is a school day mate. I’m still learning every time I do out. 😊👍🏻

[@sherrirowan5049]

Christ on a bike, that’s a big eel. 😂❤❤ way to go John.

[@janvandenboomen7019]

Really enjoy your video's. Very informative. Don''t worry if you are repeating what you said in a previous post. Very much interested in why you have certain tactics in slow moving tides. Keep up posting! One question: Why does the sliding bullit lead in your rig previously posted need moving the approx 1 ft. Why not have it fixed? What's the benefit? Thx. Jan

[@TheFishLocker]

- Having the bullet lead sliding ( I call it a "locked in lead" ) can act as a self hooking rig - like a bolt rig; it also doesn't have the weight at a fixed point which can create a pivot point for the fish to turn the hook out.

[@AlwaysReason]

This dude is seal team 6 of fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. 👍🏻🎣

[@mattymako2929]

So in New England, that which you caught first is called a pollock. Pollachius Virens. It's the only one that we get on the East Coast, so we call it pollock. There is also Alaska pollock on the West Coast, but that's a totally different fish from another family. We have some deep water (400ft) spots offshore that are loaded with schools of Pollock. Big ones too. We use heavy jigs and incite feeding frenzies, I have some videos on my channel.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats part of what gives confusion on the species. Our Pollack are Pollachius pollachius. Coalfish are Pollachius virens. Both great fighting fish aren't they. 😊

[@happyhermit2022]

Very very good thank you. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure. 😊

[@Gabbermans57]

Great catch! Nice video too. Grtz from Holland⚓👍☜

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jan. Best wishes from Cornwall and have a great day. I hop you enjoy the rest of our content and please be sure to subscribe to the channel. 😊

[@GaliSinatra]

Dude, you scare the hell out of me on that little boat waaaaay out there.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. If it was easy, everyone would do it wouldn’t they. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

Very good

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you 😉

[@marshaweisberg7396]

Great video, thanks🇺🇸😁

[@keeganharricharan]

I have a feeling Jon that you will be visiting that wreck again. Lol

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. I will certainly be remembering it. 😊

[@TheMerlin672]

Christ on a bike! Ha ha, ive heard that said before. (Hartlepool). That is a monster John, watch he doesnt eat your toes!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. It is a northern saying I think. 😊

[@gradybrowning3976]

Im a fan of pollack, is Coal fish good eating? Man what a day, beautiful fish great size.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Coalie is very similar to Pollack. Both fine eating fish.

[@fishypie]

cracking coley

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks mate. Very happy to have that one hit the surface.

[@PT-sj2ww]

Northern Roots ? I live in the USA, but, I was born in Sunderland

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes Paul originally from the north-east. Family still around Chester Lee Street. 😉

[@peterhong9676]

A conger eel of this size can cost a lot of money in Hong Kong. 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

- Here they are worth pennies.

[@mr_simsim]

Hi brother and sister!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

😊

[@lifeisfunyeah3583]

I know you fish in England so do you know if we get tuna

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am guessing you haven't seen my Tuna video? Google "Fishlocker Tuna".

[@lifeisfunyeah3583]

Ok I’m going to look at it thx so much I can’t believe we get tuna OMG

[@theresanee]

When John says to watch that rod for him and a minute later you realize you've been watching the rod! 🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Thank you for that. You can come fishing with me any time. 😬🎣

[@stevenholton438]

Good one mate!

[@junighp8752]

"Christ on a bike" is absolutely correct. That conger was an absolute monster. Great catch!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Someone said to me the other day. “You day the most polite curse words” haha.

[@mikewilliams4499]

@@TheFishLocker Big conger? A tiddler... not surprised you threw it back. Mary in a motorcar...I’ve caught bigger anchovies😉❤️🤭

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@mikewilliams4499 hate to burst your bubble Mike. But the biggest fish i caught was a Hammerhead off the coast of Auckland. Ok it was 15inches in length. But by careful placement of the camera and me and my rod, in relation to the frame where it was hung for the photo, my mates and i were able to make it look 8-9ft in length. Just another fisherman tale. Not sure if there's a photo of the thing as it really looked. Might be one somewhere. Atb.

[@colliedogjoy]

Incredible. Miles from shore, tiny boat, new gear, young lad, incredible seamanship and fabulous fishing. And all on film.... Thanks man.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I am simply sharing what I love doing 😊🐟

[@stephengraham6194]

Must say love seeing these videos. One of and if not the best fishing channel on KZbin. Keep up the great videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Stephen. Really glad that you're enjoying the videos mate. Tight lines and stay safe. 👍

[@michaelglover9354]

Just watched your video sat in the caravan in North Wales next to my boat which has not been in the water for two years now due to me needing a total hip replacement - which I have just had! So until next year when I can get out again I shall carry on watching your excellent videos...... while waiting for the opp I have stocked up with a new rod and reel after watching the fishlocker work shop reviews and some new soft lures - please keep doing your videos as it is the nearest I can get to actually fishing until I'm back on my feet thank you and your family take care Mike

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Mike and I wish you a speedy recovery. 😊

[@trampster7306]

Hi Mike - good luck with the Hip, if it's anything like mine, it should give you a new lease of life. I was told I had Aseptic necrosis of both hips back in the early 90's - luckily only the right side ever gave me serious trouble. I was too young to have anything done back then so had to wait until Autumn 2007 when they decided I couldn't go on as I was, so did a 'Birmingham' (name of the joint type) replacement. Since then, once it had healed and I "got back on my feet" it has been brilliant! 13 years ago now and I get an occasional slight twinge, but I'm walking better now than I was before being diagnosed. I hope yours turns out with the same amount of success! 👍👍

[@jaboinggles3231]

You know what I like about this man? Popping the chapstick during his video...gotta give this man credit 10/10

[@TheFishLocker]

- I've said this from the start. Our videos are honest. 😊

[@thomastonelli3272]

Nice bunch of fish. With the covid I haven't been Pollack or Haddock fishing this year, From what I have been told the haddock fishing was great all summer and into the fall with pollack coming in strong later in the fall. Hopefully next year I will be able to get out and get some great fish, For jigging I mostly use jigs in the 12 to 16 ounce size. Some times I have to move up to 21 ounce jig , I tend to use heavy jigs due to how many people are on the boat so it is better if I m straight possible to cut down on tangles

[@TheFishLocker]

- Those sound very heavy. Are you fishing in very deep water or strong tides?

[@thomastonelli3272]

@@TheFishLocker If we are fishing around 100 ft is is pretty shallow for the most part we are in 200 to 250 ft range and the tides can be strong also

[@TheFishLocker]

@@thomastonelli3272 - That sounds about right. Here in all but the biggest tides I can hold bottom easily with 6oz in 100ft.

[@freddimble7024]

My Goodness John what a session and what great fish , glad you enjoyed your trip; stay safe stay well Manchester UK

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Fred. Take care mate. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@lukas_likes_anime696]

The heaviest fish I've ever caught was a Pollock that was 5.3 pounds

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats still a fine Pollack. Well done 😊👍🏻🐟🐟

[@teterouge1472]

Does this count? When 10yrs old I fished the canal(Chesterfield) at the bottom of the garden and caught my lifetime best(and overly excited) 2lb2oz tench.... Almost as beautiful as the 1lb perch, roach, chub, (tiddlers incorporated).. Minnows, Gudgeon we loved em.. Chesterfield canal or River Idle...

[@TheFishLocker]

Tete Rouge - It absolutely counts.

[@davidsmith6859]

@@teterouge1472 When I was about 12 or so I took my rod to the local lake and saw a big tench just off the bank in the shallows. I kept chucking baits at it and eventually snagged a 4 lb tench. Still my best tench and I'm an old fart now.

[@mialily206]

I love how you explain what you do..I was getting ready for a lesson on how to apply chapstick on a rocking boat!!😉

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. When Ive figured it out I'll do a video. 😊

[@petercrane2065]

A phrase I thought I would NEVER hear fisherman say " I stopped using that rod because I was catching too many fish with it" Pure Magic!

[@TheFishLocker]

No need to be greedy was there. 😊

[@davidmercer9533]

Brilliant John you looked like a kid on Christmas morning when you caught that coalie and what a trip and what a conger and what a workout with hauling that anchor and you were lucky with the weather look forward to the cook up keep safe mate tight lines

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks David. There won't be a cookup on this one as it literally all went to family. They lapped it up by the bag full. I think they've been watching Jims cooking vids.haha.

[@chriskennard5920]

Big beaming smile - what a cracking coalie...well deserved and thank you for entertaining us all - we love it!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Chris, take care mate. 😊

[@caldwell1981ac]

That coalie is very intresting John. I'd like to see a filleting and cook up on that if possible. The other fish u caught are all spot on mate. As usual. But the collie is deffo different

[@TheFishLocker]

- It’s very much like Pollack Andy. All of these fish actually went to family. We didn’t keep any for a cookup. I am speaking to Jim tomoro though about more possible cookups we can do. 😊🍽

[@fishermanDom]

By far my favourite KZbin channel!! absolutely brilliant vid again 👌👍😎😎🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much mate. Tight lines. 😊

[@tangjtl499]

Finally! An English fishing channel! And from the sounds of it, a fellow Humber lad! Where about's are you from?

[@TheFishLocker]

- Welcome to the channel mate, I'm from up the ways near Whitby. 😊

[@tangjtl499]

The Fish Locker Thanks! Love the Whitby, Robin Hood’s bay costal path!

[@Juklian1]

In Stow Brow, in Stow Brow, In Robin Hood's Bay....!

[@paulh7589]

Bottom fishing in 300 feet must be much more difficult than the 80 feet that I'm used to. How far offshore were you? The 30 horsepower had me worried for your safety but at least it's a Yamaha. They will get you home everytime. Where I live I would be 25 miles out to reach 300 feet of water. Great video, after watching 3 of your videos in entirety, I subscribed.

[@TheFishLocker]

Our local waters get to 250ft after only a few miles but to reach these depths I’m going a good 20 miles. The newer boat is a better craft for these long offshore runs.

[@ouberfox5898]

“I stopped using it because I was caching to many fish with it” that is something I never thought I would hear

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. It isn't something I thought I would ever say either. lol 🤷🏻‍♂️🐟

[@666DW]

As Roy Schneider commented in Jaws the movie ......“I think I’m going to need a bigger boat”😂

[@TheFishLocker]

- Here's to swimming with bow-legged women. 😊

[@666DW]

@@TheFishLocker when I watched you drag that Conger eel onboard that scene in Jaws came straight to mind😂 As a city dweller in central England and with vivid memories of river fishing as a kid I visited Weymouth some years ago and dabbled in a bit of mackerel fishing.....don’t remember much of the fishing as I had my head over the side🤮 the whole time. You might of guessed that I don’t tolerate sea sickness very well.😆 Your videos offer great variety and are so refreshing to watch as you come across as a very knowledgeable and likeable guy who is living the life.👍🏻 Keep up the good work as I for one will continue to watch your great and interesting content.

[@TheFishLocker]

@@666DW - I shall do my best to keep you entertained sir.

[@KayakFishingIoW]

My best buddy and I are just about to embark on our seafishing journey. Me as freshwater angler man and boy, my buddy has never fished. We both love your engaging style and boundless enthusiasm for your fishing and for sharing what you know. You have us completely hooked. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck to you both. 👍🏻😊🎣

[@lyleswan4106]

Amazing video as always. Is it possible to slow down when winding in a fish to help it survive the depth change? Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

When fishing in shallow depths that is possible but when fishing in this depth it doesn't matter if you take 30 seconds or 5 minutes. They still blow. I have tried. Some fish are just more susceptible than others.

[@Fishwish]

Love the way you have so few editorial cuts in your vids and just rock and roll with what you've got in front of you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. I do that on purpose because that is what life is like. You just have to roll with it and figure it out. I hope it shows our videos are honest. Tight lines and best wishes. 😊

[@Fishwish]

Worry of judgement; lack of likes; or fear of failure. So many reasons why my vids have so many cuts. Confidence grows a bit each time though.

[@wushu7294]

Im in Chicago area surviving covid 19, survived the worse, now watching your videos to recovery. Thank you

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure. Welcome to our channel and stay safe. 😊

[@angelawat98]

Hiya, if and when you are filleting fish, could you film it? The skinning and portioning up. The craft is so cool to watch.👍

[@mikewilliams4499]

Angela Wat Hi Angela...Try writing Catch and Cook Fish Locker in the search engine and you will find loads of cooking stuff from both John and Hannah including filleting of plaice and I think dogfish...also loads of lobster cos John gets a bit moody if he doesn’t get his recommended 4kg of lobster and melted butter for breakfast🦞🦞❤️🤭 Take care.

[@TheFishLocker]

- We do have some demos of filleting in our catch and cook videos. 😊👍🏻🐟🍽

[@MrZirvania]

Cracking video John. My dad used to wreck fish the channel out of Littlehampton, some cracking days of Ling, Cod, Pollack and big conger. I used to go out with him as a lad, made up when I got my first boat rod with a Mitchell 624 reel. 60lb conger first big fish for me at 12 years old!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thats a brute of a fish for a young lad. 😊

[@debrabedoy9750]

LOVE watching your videos!!!! I'm home sick today, very relaxing watching you ..... actually makes me 'feel better'!! 😄👍💙 You work so hard!!!! Ty John!!! God Bless you & your family!! 💙

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Debra and have a lovely day. 😊💙

[@nestortreeface2905]

A good friend of mine told me about your channels. We have a small boat out of Fowey and go fishing as often as possible. I don't know anything about sea fishing but after watching a few of your videos I know I can learn a whole heap of skills. Thank you for taking the time to make every single one of them. Needless to say I'm a fan now!

[@TheFishLocker]

Welcome to our channel. I hope you find the content helpful. Any questions just leave me a comment. 👍🏻🎣

[@MylesRobinson-d9x]

Great watching your videos can almost smell the sea air . Can you recommend a book or video that illustrates setting various rigs up .

[@reiverone]

Now that's what you you can only describe the perfect fishing video, it had it all. Brilliant day afloat John, your arms must have been wrecked after all that. 👏👏👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. My arms knew they have been used. Put it that way. Was a brilliant trip, I'm really glad I could share it with you. 😊

[@edsomers7814]

Awesome video,what a perfect day for big fish.i bet you’ll go back there huh.? Enjoyed every minute,thanks.😊

[@TheFishLocker]

- I will certainly remember where this one is. 😊

[@davidg8711]

As always another GREAT peace of footage from ya. So bloody consistent, how??? I would love to spend a day on ya boat with ya if u ever fancy any company one day. I've always been a course fisherman all my life but have lived in Devon the last 15years so should really get out on the coast with a rod. Keep up the great work & informative, interesting content... Top man as always... If u ever want to look at an excellent course fishermans channel who truly DESERVES many more subscribers, have a look at "Mark Erdwin's, Fishing for Memories" one of the nicest blokes on YT and catches some truly excellent fish. All the best to ya fella... x

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you David, I shall give him a look now. I do enjoy watching someone who is truly passionate about their fishing. Take care and have a great day mate. 😊

[@singers1990]

You fish ethically and humanely. What a great teacher for little James.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. We are simply sharing a little of what we love in the hope that it helps folks out. 😊

[@quietlife4me]

“Christ on a bike”...that’s a new one for this yank

[@teterouge1472]

Old stuff here fella...

[@mcalan20]

Tyler Allison typical Irish saying lad

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha.

[@mia_17xx]

my dad uses it all the time

[@davidsmith6859]

Being a northern born lad myself I suppose I could translate some of it for the furriners who watch. When John said he was "made up" he wasn't talking about lipstick and eyeshadow. That's a whole other set of videos we may not get to see. "Made up" = chuffed, pleased, tickled pink, like a dog with two d*cks. It's very much associated with the Liverpool area but also common around the north of England. And from a previous foraging and lobster cook video "all klartered up" = mucky, messy, need a wash. It's just a bloody good job he doesn't come from where I live now in northern Aberdeenshire or you wouldn't understand a word. I've been here 8 years now and still barely understand some of the rural locals.

[@mikewilliams4499]

It’s official...the solo boat fishing is like a fascinating chemistry lesson where you learn tons. The foraging vids are the lessons you miss lunch for cos they just take you to another dimension. Wonderful film John. Surprised you haven’t got a shiner after saying on the live session that Hannah couldn’t bake🍰🧁🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. She knows it was in jest. I wouldn’t dare call her cooking 🤣

[@davidsmith6859]

@@TheFishLocker I think she's a cracking cook and like Jim, a natural in front of the camera. Being easy on the eye don't hurt any either :)

[@markhughes9887]

Fantastic video and some great fish.the best fishing channel on KZbin keep them coming?

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Mark. Sadly the weather has been horrendous this last week so the next fishing video might not be for a little while. haha. Tight lines mate. 😊

[@davidtitcombe4686]

What a brilliant days fishing you've had John that's certainly stocked a few freezers for winter. Amazed at the size of that Coal fish, not seen one that but before. The best fish of the day for me was that finger closely followed by the ling, not because it but your thumb but it was a really good size, wouldn't mind seeing how your wife or Jim will cook it. Next time you catch a decent size long can you do a gutting and prep video please.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you David. All of this fish actually went to family so there isn't a cooking video, but I will keep the next one and we can do a cook up. 😊

[@peterrobinson403]

One of the best for a good while John. Nearly a substitute for not getting out, except it makes me want to get out.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Almost but not quite the same ey mate. 😊

[@sharonlee3748]

Really enjoyed watching you fish for the first time today. Love all the information you provide too. My fishing days are over due to chronic illnesses and a recent stroke, but joining you via video is nearly as good as being there!! Well done! Thanks for doing such a great job. All the best! Keep safe. Warmest Regards from Gippsland, Victoria, Australia!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you enjoyed joining me on the boat. I do love my fishing and hope you enjoy the videos we have some crackers in the playlists. 😊

[@trevorthorn5011]

Excellent video considering I don’t even fish 👍🇬🇧 I am intrigued by the whole subject but I wouldn’t know where to start you obviously know what you’re doing Even need to write a book take out complete novices on your boat or beach fishing whatever and I’d be the first one there but I’d love to try it well done

[@TheFishLocker]

I have made several videos aimed at the beginner to try and help their journey into fishing. They are already on the channel. I hope they help. 👍🏻🎣

[@trevorthorn5011]

@@TheFishLocker keep the videos coming have learnt a lot from the sofa 🛋 unfortunately my health is not Great now But I’m considering my first rod and reel the sea fishing I do have a fishing rod from my dad bought me back when I was 15 I’m almost 61 but it would be nice to go out with someone to show me the ropes

[@Juklian1]

This guy must have been a Royal Marine Commando...!

[@TheFishLocker]

😊

[@braunshock6112]

How envious am I, that looks like a cracking day you had there.

[@TheFishLocker]

Red letter day 😊

[@jackvisser135]

What a cracking day John, certainly caught some beaut fish, show us the cooking part please 👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Jack. All these fish went to family I'm afraid so no cooking video. Next time I'll keep one back and we can cook it at Jim's.😊

[@connielynn195]

Wow those were some great fish. Really enjoyed watching this video, time went by quickly. John what does it mean when you say a fish is blown? I understand you can't release it but I don't know why. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I don't plan on fishing again but I like knowing about it. Just like I used to read my sister's quarter horse magazines so I could understand what she was talking about. Take care of you and yours.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats fine Connie, blown is a term used to refer to a fish that has barotrauma. It is similar to when a diver gets the bends. and is caused by the change in pressure from coming up from deep water.

[@connielynn195]

Thanks 👍. Maybe you should mark the line at 30 feet and let them rest there for a few minutes before bringing them in the rest of the way.😂. Of course for 300 feet you might have to do that more than once. That blue shark 🦈 might have had dinner on you by that time. Deepest I ever went was 110 feet and we just had to wait a few minutes.

[@brianthomson6873]

Really enjoyable I watch them as much as I can, up here in Orkney we have much the same species we sometimes have the Orca around us. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have seen some stunning footage of the Orca up there recently. Amazing!!

[@richardthornhill4630]

Lovely outing off shore. Peaceful and fruitful day away from the shore. Good catch, mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

It really paid off didn't it. 😊

[@garrythompson2110]

Congrats to Whitby's finest. A brilliant vid mate, I've never caught a Coalfish, so absolutely fair play to you!!. I'm sure your father in law will be enjoying some of your hard earned spoils. Along with Mrs Fishlocker and the rest of your wonderful family. I hope James is enjoying his new Lego set!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Garry. Take care mate and all the best. 😊

[@gazellis1961]

What a cracking video John,that Coalie was a monster ....never seen anything like it. The Conger was nice as well. Said it before say it again, your knowlege and input is on another level... Many thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much mate. I had a great day on the boat, I'm glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊

[@abelrodrigues5051]

I never heard of you, ran into you by accident, I'm Strictly a So-Cal Fisherman. Anyways, I truly enjoyed watching you fish, you do indeed have some serious MAD SKILLS on Catching. For being such a Wicked Bad Ass Fisherman, you sure are Humble and Down to Earth. "You're my New Hero!" Thank You

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much for the compliment and welcome to our channel. We actually hope to go on vacation to near LA some time and I’d love to do some fishing there. I hope you enjoy the rest of our content and take care. 😊🎣

[@abelrodrigues5051]

Look me Up when you're down here, I'll take you out to Catalina or where ever the Fishing Action is "WFO" (Wide F'ing Open!) Take Care Bro

[@markwilliams1576]

probably the best video ive seen on wreck fishing really enjoyed it thanks for your feed mate and hope you have more tight lines.

[@TheFishLocker]

No worries Mark, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@nigelackroyd7991]

John u shud defo speak int Yorkshire accent all the time, cracking video as always!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. I will try it and see how it goes down. Might need subtitles.haha

[@angelamulkey5597]

Great video John, wow that was a huge conger. I hope Jim will do a cook up with some of those great fish you caught. Would also love to see a video of you fileting that coalfish. All the best to the family. P.S.. it always makes my day when you post a new video. Thanks so very much 😊.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Angela. All of these fish actually were eagerly snapped up by family members so we didn't do a cookup. I think they must have been watching Jim's videos Haha. Next one I get I have spoken to Jim and we will do a cookup and filleting demo. 😊

[@manninghr1]

This vlog John is definitely in the top ten club.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks mate. 😊

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Nice John, how big was the best pollack.love them👍👍👊

[@TheFishLocker]

- I'm not sure Billy. 12-14lb?

[@lewandlo]

Wow ,that eel was a monster..no wonder those little pollack had gashes in them hehe. Very cool way of fishing for those fish. Lots of good eats . Cheers from Ontario Canada.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Those slashes are from something bigger and toothier is my bet. ;)

[@joehilling1482]

After a crazy day at work what a way to relax and watch you enjoy your fishing so much. Well done John don't stop!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Joe. This really was a brilliant day, really glad I get to share it with you all. 😊

[@shinystones]

This fella knows his onions!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Just sharing what I love doing mate. 😊

[@nathanhendry9845]

Thanks for another great video John! Congratulations on your PB and on catching some lovely big fish. Best wishes to the Fishlocker Family

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Nathan. Best wishes to you and your family my friend. 😊

[@Bulldog2108]

What an incredible day on the water!! Not a ray or dog fish in sight!! If you fancy some awesome shore fishing around the Bristol Channel one day give us a shout we'd love to help you out. Check us out on instagram to see what we might catch! @fishingbrotherswales. Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

- That would be brilliant. I have been wanting to get up there at some point - possibly fish with Jansen. But covid has kept me very local. Take it easy lads. 😊

[@stephenking78]

Internet probs, sorted & just caught up. What a fantastic vid, good as any action film. Made my night, informative as usual. Didn't want it to end. Cheers John

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad you enjoyed the video Stephen, take care and tight lines mate. 😊

[@coasttocoastmedicalandfire5936]

Great day fishing! You remind me of Finn, an old friend of mine. When our freezers were getting low he was just like you. He would always be on the fish and we had a great time catching them. Good Luck. Dave

[@TheFishLocker]

- Finn sure sounds like a good guy to know. 😊

[@mikeuk466]

I learn something new on every vid! Cheers John 🙂👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad to hear it mate. Tight lines buddy. 😊

[@olivermcdermidperring5755]

Bit harsh by my girlfriend has a massive phobia of eels so I showed her this 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. You mean sod!!

[@guitarrich694]

Great video! I learn something new every time I watch you, also It's a bit like fishing from my favourite chair indoors! Cheers, Richard.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Win win. You get to fishing and yet stay warm and comfy indoors. 😊

[@Ricksta]

Cracking session John! Thoroughly enjoyed this video. That Conger was a beast! Congrats on the PB Coley too. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Ricksta. Take care mate. 😊

[@Cabiotube]

I think we can all tell how well chuffed you where catching that coalfish! That was one of your best episodes in my lights.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Lou. 😊

[@crashbang756]

John.... That was an absolute epic day's fishing 🎣. All the different species along with the sizes of them was awesome.... 👌 Is it a rule that the further you go out the bigger the sizes... Or is it the depth that helps you catch bigger fish 🐠 ?

[@TheFishLocker]

- There is no rule for bigger/deeper/further. You need to just find somewhere that no-one fishes. 😊

[@stevebarlow3154]

The British boat record conger eel was caught quite close to the South Devon coast.

[@josephbetts7992]

What a days fishing John ,its no wonder you moved from up north to Cornwall, you can't get any tighter lines than that ,cracking video 👍.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I moved down here because the quality of life was better for me and the family. The fact the fishing is better was just a massive bonus. Haha. 😊

[@Shawbonez]

And then there are the days you wish you had a windlass! Haha! Fortunately the buoy method works very well! I used to experiment with making my own lures, those are the ones you hate to lose. So you just look at it as that was your sacrifice to the sea gods for a good days take!! :D

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Nah, these are the days I wish I had a deck hand to do it for me.lol. I totally look at things that way. Some times you pay in effort some times you pay in actual cost. But all books are balanced in the end. 😊

[@davidsmith6859]

Did anyone else hear Hannah tittering in the background as John kept saying "look at the girth on that"?

[@TheFishLocker]

- She didn’t marry me for my sense of humour. 😉

[@davidsmith6859]

@@TheFishLocker Ha! She saw the photo of you holding the record bass and you said "You think that's big??"

[@isotelus6772]

Fantastic day of angling and dangling. Lot of work but had a great adventure. I’m a little tired after all that so I’m gonna take a bit of a nap. Well done.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Yes I sure put the manual effort in with this trip, but it worked out in the end. 😊

[@paulsalmo7070]

Hi John, yet another brilliant session. One question, not being a local, how did you get your wreck marks etc as local boats don’t seem to find anything like you catch ! Well done mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

Paul Salmo - Research and hours of leg work. There are a couple of local boats who do find the fish. But it’s the ones who out in the extra effort. My day this day wasn’t easy. But it shows what’s possible.

[@stevebarlow3154]

Paul, there is a surprising amount of information available on locating wrecks if you do a bit of research. The most obvious source of information is the good old Admiralty paper charts, especially the large scale charts. If you look closely there is an incredible amount of information about the sea bed on them. Not just wrecks, but sand banks, gullies, rough ground and all sorts of interesting spots for anglers. The charts give you enough information about the locations of wrecks for you to find them reasonably easily. I'd suggest you get yourself a free copy of the NW Europe Catalogue to find the most appropriate UK Hydrographic Office charts for your area ( www.admiralty.co.uk ) I'd also suggest buying a copy of Chart NP5011 (actually a book) so you can understand all the symbols on the charts. It is also possible to buy from the UKHO a list of wrecks with their precise latitude and longitude given, plus a few details about the wreck. You can specify the exact area you are interested in, such as say 'all wrecks within a radius of ten miles from Portsmouth' or 'all wrecks within twenty miles south of the Dorset coast between Weymouth and Swanage'. There are also the Kingfisher Charts used by professional fishermen, primarily to avoid dangerous areas. These may include uncharted wrecks where trawler men have snagged their nets in the past. There are also many books published by dive clubs, that give details of wrecks popular with divers, eg 'Dive Sussex'. I understand that many French trawler skippers own a set of books that detail all the wrecks in the English Channel too.

[@paulsalmo7070]

Steve Barlow Thanks Steve very informative but we often find the wrecks are not where shown on the charts ??

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@paulsalmo7070 You may be using the wrong GPS coordinates. It will tell you what GPS system datum it is working off on one of the sides of your chart. Then set your own GPS so that it uses the same one.

[@paulsalmo7070]

Steve Barlow Thanks Steve 👍

[@alexandrexandao4730]

Another cracking video John and again some descent size fish👍🏻I always learn so much with your videos . I would like to ask you what website do you use to check the weather forecast before you set off on your boat and also what would be your wind speed limit to go fishing offshore?

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is great to hear you find the videos so informative Alex. I don't use just one, I compare several and use my own experience. None are fully accurate. My limits are for my own vessel and my experience. You need to judge yours.

[@jamescooper5178]

A fantastic days fishing john! Nice one on the PB c/f.. great video with you all the way! 👍🇬🇧🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you James. 😊

[@georgehunton]

Fantastic video

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you George. 😊

[@janetaylor-powell]

We love your show, best wishes from South Wales.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jane, it is our pleasure to share our videos with you. Take care and have a great day. 😊

[@mialily206]

36:34 there were more back there!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. 😊