Deep Sea Wreck Fishing - Fishing sunken Shipwrecks for BIG Fish for food | The Fish Locker

Today I fish several offshore locations and shipwrecks in the hope of catching fish for food. Our stores of eating fish are getting low so it's time to restock the freezer. I share the techniques and methods used, share with you how I use and haul my anchor, and explain what is happening as I do it. Every day at sea is a good day, but its better when it ends with some delicious fish to eat.
Here are links to some of the tackle that I used in this video. I hope it helps.
Ugly Stik GX2 30-50 - bit.ly/3bAkrjy
Shimano TLD 20A - bit.ly/2XGpTJn
Fin nor Marquesa MA20 - bit.ly/3C9Mp19
Penn Regiment II 30lb - bit.ly/3FbF41S
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
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[@TheFishLocker]

I hope everyone has had a great weekend and have a wonderful week. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@janinecharman391]

My son has just learned to fish and really enjoyed it...he also loves ur films Brandon Charman

[@iandale2735]

Hi John, great ling and great vid. Please can you tell us what nrod and reel you are using on each trip. Please state also, the line breaking strain and the type of knots you are using. Tight lines.

[@TheFishLocker]

@@iandale2735 - I have already linked into the description of every video the tackle I use and where you can get it from.

[@TheFishLocker]

@Tuna-VN - If you have watched my channel for a long time. You will have seen the Tuna video. I do not need your assistance thank you.

[@rogermancini5182]

@Tuna-VN see uiNJ in pwhet no no osfp

[@jasonbuckmaster8434]

Just had a pretty tough weekend one way and another . Half an hour in the bath watching another fantastic video makes you realise it not all bad out there in this crazy world. Cheers John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sorry your weekend has been a tough one but glad if we helped at all mate. 👍🏻

[@ultimatereviewer6395]

I do the same mate - it brings me back to earth looking at these videos. Just some normality watching peaceful activities.

[@colinwaddington2014]

John, I took my 5 year old grandson on out boat at the weekend for the first time, he loved it and never stopped asking questions as they do. Anyway picked him up from school today, checked in on him as he was so quiet, there he was watching one if your videos on fishing filleting. Is this where my fish comes from grandad was the question, yes love said I. I love fish he says. Great videos as ever. Regards Col

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that he is being taught where his food comes from. Well done Colin. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@tonywoodham4587]

There are so many sides to you I think the easiest way to put it is that you are thoughtful to a fault, your generosity of spirit constantly in so many ways will never cease to surprise me. Thank You for being you, oh and by the way your ears don't shine too much 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Oh they do. 🤣

[@WiLLiAMOnline]

They are even more Tropical fish looking than the iconic Neon.. how can I be nearly 50yrs of age and never knew we had such a beautiful fish! Wow.. just wow.

[@TheFishLocker]

Every day is a school day.

[@expatmayhem5638]

Hi John still following from Qatar but have to laugh you go out on your own, to these wrecks bring up monster eels, bring them on the boat, and tell them to calm down, I would be running away and launching the life boat. Total credit to you.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. It’s all in the tone you use mate. 😉🤣

[@keithcollings7695]

My Sunday is compleat. Just shows how much work you put into giving us great videos. Been out all day with my brother and a friend, no fish on a par with yours but that doesn’t matter. Wonderful weather and great company what more could you want. Thanks for your efforts John and enjoy the fish.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was out today with a friend too. Very hard work today mate.

[@andreaschapman9886]

Hi John, "you've the patience of an oyster "as my uncle used to say, I enjoyed the trip, the anticipation the excitement of what you might catch gives you all the energy you need, anyway thanks for the vlog.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. That’s a pretty funny saying. 🤣👍🏻

[@gonota72]

Can we have more of Jim cooking up some of your catches?not that I dont enjoy your catching videos but its great seeing what Jim cooks up for you and the family!

[@TheFishLocker]

When Jim is free we will see what we can do. 😊👍🏻

[@phil7301]

That sea at the start was gob smacking ! First light is great, like you say,. Its so peaceful, Thanks John 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

Beautiful wasn’t it. 😊

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I never have enough of your view and your catches are always teaching my about fishing 🎣!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you find the videos interesting viewing. 😊👍🏻

[@t4lovers688]

My god what a fish your one ov the best on KZbin with your fishing and your dives and your knowledge great fishing family love it .you are going to big with what you get upto

[@TheFishLocker]

As I keep saying, we are simply sharing what we know and love doing. Simple, honest and original videos that hopefully the whole family can enjoy. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@t4lovers688]

Your so right mate as you know I have been following your videos for some time your doing it the right way thanks for your time 🙏 keep up the good work my frend and god bless 🙌 you

[@scotland.is.magical528]

@@TheFishLocker your shows are proper sunday telly John.

[@meadmaker4525]

Amazing how similar the ling cod was to the conger eel. And those eels were huge. I imagine some local fish shop would've loved to have them. Happy you got your ling in the end. Thing looked almost as long as the beam of your boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was so happy to see that ling come aboard. I really had to work for that fish. 😊👍🏻

[@leannvlewis]

That's a great Ling. @3:03 that Wrasse is truly awesome. So long & Thanks for all the fish. ;)

[@TheFishLocker]

Beautiful fish aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

[@paulrollings9606]

Great video upload. The live bait you caught at the beginning were fish many of us buy at local shops and markets. I thought they were the ideal size. The eels you caught were impressive. Always find myself being impressed with eels being caught. Always remember one of the first times I tasted eel it was deep friends and coated in batter. Out of this world. Lots of bones though. But the taste was superb. You certainly have a lot of luck when going on these fishing trips. An entertaining and enjoyable video upload. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Paul, I am glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊👍🏻

[@adztaylor2277]

Nice Ling....too many straps and dogs to get through but it all payed off in the end. There be some fillet off that one. All the best and hi to Hannah and James. The freezer will stock with that. Enjoy and tight lines.

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@PhreddCrintt]

Well done John. As you - quite rightly! - said there... Perseverance. Every time.

[@TheFishLocker]

I certainly worked for this one. Haha

[@PhreddCrintt]

@@TheFishLocker Absolutely! Enjoy the eating matey!

[@bobhidley9037]

Great fun, John. You drew out this day's story until the big splashy ending!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. It wasn’t intentional. 🤣🤣

[@Fibercraft]

Super ,looks like summer coming !!

[@TheFishLocker]

I sure hope so!!

[@mrstamp5121]

Good lad John you fought for that one double bubble for me fella the team I love stayed up by the skin of their teeth and another quality vid from me fav channel. Still lovin your stuff mate keep em coming please

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ll do what I can mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@shaunmacmcdermott840]

You got there in the end John, well done!

[@TheFishLocker]

Really glad when that fish came up mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@criffermaclennan]

That was a cracker of a reef ling....well worth the effort john

[@TheFishLocker]

Stunning reef fish wasn’t it. 😊👍🏻

[@melvjohnson8773]

Nice to see you back on the boat, and what a day! Crackin' thanks for sharing John 👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Mel. 👍🏻🎣

[@corbfisher]

Due to recent work, I've had to catch up to your episodes by binge watching. Nice to be able to get back to your channel. Nice fish and its always good when you get one of your target species!

[@TheFishLocker]

I love a good binge watch. 😊👍🏻

[@ShawnChang6453]

Fortune smiles to those who persevered. What a great catch, John.

[@TheFishLocker]

I agree bud, hard work and perseverance 💪🏻🎣

[@MrRealistic11]

thank you John.... another great video ....entertainment value ..second to none..keep up the great work !!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the video. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@stephenbrown5844]

There's nothing more satisfying than catching your big prize fish after all day, nothing. 😀👍❤️🇬🇧Brilliant efforts 💪😉👊

[@TheFishLocker]

Im not going to lie, I was really happy and relieved when that ling came aboard. 😊👍🏻

[@INTERTELTOP1]

Hi John ... That was a lot of work, to find your target species ... But well rewarded for your industry, with a beautiful specimen inshore Ling, landed.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was really happy with that fish, hard work paid off in the end. 👍🏻💪🏻🎣

[@kevinjtoner]

Congratulations on your hard earned catch!!! 👏. Enjoy your dinner!!!…….Thank you John 👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Kev. 👍🏻🎣

[@stephenking78]

Having read most of the comments singing your praise, I can only add hear hear. Great vid as always & so pleased you finally caught your tea.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Mate I was so relieved what that ling finally came aboard. 🤣🎣👍🏻

[@steveenvis8337]

Just wanted to say Love the content and keep up the good work, love seeing Cornwall in all its beauty I’ve not been since a kid and some of my greatest memories are from down there, hope you and the locker family are well and I wish you all the best 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Steve and best wishes to you and your family. 😊👍🏻

[@stephenasbridge878]

The fish we work hardest to catch are the most satisfying.🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes 👍🏻

[@MattyO-72]

Congrats on the intended catch after a hard day of fishing ! The family freezer is filled for a few more weeks, well done.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad when that fish came aboard. 😊👍🏻

[@dandavidlegaspi7107]

Good day. My 2 year old son enjoying your vlogs especially about sea shells & crabs. He's happy also seeing your son & your wife at your vlogs. Hope more videos with clams.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you and your family enjoy the videos

[@romasfisherman5386]

Brilliant as always John.👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you sir. 😊👍🏻

[@paulgoodenough8089]

Cracking video John. . Looking forward to the next one. Cheers Paul

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Paul. 😊👍🏻

[@danielbutler5257]

Wish my weekend looked like that trip. Great fish and host!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Daniel. 👍🏻😊

[@jayse63amg31]

Beutiful calm day and awesome fish. Thank you again!

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure 😊🎣

[@johncurley7228]

Really excellent fishing 🎣 show 😊 this guy knows his stuff, excellent show.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Just sharing what I love doing mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@mickwalsh8136]

In all the time I've been watching you on your fab channel, I've never seen you so chuffed with one fish,well hunted and caught,makes it so much sweeter when you eventually prevail, keep em coming john,all the best

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t know. I was pretty happy with the John Dories. 🤣

[@timcook2326]

Good stuff John.look forward to your wreck fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Tim, I really enjoy my wrecking. 😊👍🏻

[@ipaales7552]

Absolutely brilliant never fail to make a class video , appreciated all the best marra stay safe 👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud, take care mate. 👍🏻😊

[@leonmarkrodziewicz279]

Smashing video as always John, glad you got your Ling after all that effort!

[@TheFishLocker]

I was relieved too haha. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@barryroach8089]

Lovely ling John. Well done buddy

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Barry. 👍🏻🎣

[@dagenhamdave2611]

fantastic video as usual mate really enjoy watching and feel like iam there on your boat hoping you will get a bite. so relaxing to me. hope you have a good week to fella

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Dave, have a great week. 👍🏻🎣

[@motorsnutts6594]

Thank you John , I take my cap off to you sir for that stealy determination and patience you showed to finally bag the fish you’d targeted. Your smile and jubilation said it all 😎Great conditions out there mate,no better place to be, appreciate your efforts as always 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Stubbornness does happen to be one quality I have in abundance 🤣🤣

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

Awesome to see you back home and having fun still. I've actually started seeing someone from America. We've waited 15 years but are now saving for her to come over to Australia for a visit.

[@TheFishLocker]

We wish you both good luck and happiness. 😊

[@ricatkins4918]

Hey John. You and Haze were TREMENDOUS togeather!! 🤣🤘very entertaining.

[@TheFishLocker]

We had a great laugh. Look forward to meeting up with him again. 👍🏻

[@PatBot]

The colours on the Cuckoo Wrasse are amazing... thanks for the upload John 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

Beautiful fish aren’t they. 😊

[@gradybrowning3976]

It’s like a Pond out there, just beautiful conditions!

[@TheFishLocker]

Doesn’t get much better than that does it.

[@Freddiehoare14]

YEEESSSS 🎉 I was waiting for a deep Sea wreck vid amazing John

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it was worth the wait. 👍🏻

[@dylansdad987]

Brilliant as always John. You're a natural in front of the camera. Be amazing if you had your own fishing show on tv.

[@TheFishLocker]

Who knows what the future may hold. 😊👍🏻

[@PilzE.]

Buzzing for your success, John! Jim best get the oven on. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Jim’s freezer is also now stocked. 👌🏻

[@PilzE.]

@@TheFishLocker Living the dream!

[@stacysalinas22]

What a great fish! I'm happy you got an 11th hour catch, lol, those are usually some of the best ones. Best wishes to you and your family, and thanks for the great video!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Stacy and best wishes to you and your family. 😊👍🏻

[@ianturner3033]

Absolutely cracking video, but hey, it's the fish locker, what did I expect. Well done on a much deserved ling.👏👏👏 Stay safe. 😷

[@TheFishLocker]

Hard work paid off in the end. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@martinsmith1447]

All that hard work paid off! Great video John

[@TheFishLocker]

Paid off in the end. 😉🎣

[@coffeecocaine8878]

Great job sir, and your awesome patience!

[@TheFishLocker]

My wife would call that stubbornness, not patience. 😉🤣

[@marksallai2289]

worth being persistent well done feels like I am there on the fishing trip

[@TheFishLocker]

I’m glad you enjoyed joining me Mark. 😉👍🏻

[@antoanto5301]

All that hard work and patience paid off, tight lines buddy!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks mate 👍🏻🎣

[@TeamHardLife]

Getting it going and keeping on fishing!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

I do my best. 👍🏻🎣

[@robbieallan6522]

That's clever what you did with your anchor ⚓ save you destroying your back n shoulders hauling by hand, brilliant 👏 always learn so watching your uploads, thx 👍 😀

[@TheFishLocker]

Work smarter, not harder. 😉

[@robbieallan6522]

Absolutely 💯

[@jamescutting9420]

Excellent John - another cracking video

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers James. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@joshuajohnson2216]

This fish is sooooooo long, haven't seen this species before. Great catch man👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Josh. 😊👍🏻

[@joshuajohnson2216]

@@TheFishLocker you're most welcome 😉

[@richardthornhill4630]

Perseverance pays with a good meal.

[@TheFishLocker]

Hard work = Reward. 😊💪🏻

[@homardsaraignee]

happy for You belle julienne 🐟🐠🐋

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@alangrove4273]

Ling are my favourite eating fish. Now living in Oz they seem to come mainly from NZ. well done mate, and I hope the family had a good feed.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Alan. They are a brilliant eating fish aren’t they. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@keithhaynes8079]

Thank you again John.

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 😊🎣

[@NewcastleUnited-vu7ht]

another great video , keep em coming mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks, will do!

[@reathacastro5525]

I live in California, and have recently watched your videos... AWESOME videos! 🤗👍. Hope you continue to make them! Thank you for sharing! 🤗💖

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. 😊🎣

[@trampster7306]

Another great video thanks John. Perseverance paid off - well done on a cracking target Ling. That Male Cockoo Wrasse has to be one of the prettiest I have seen too. Been busy so not had much time for KZbin - promise I'll try harder! 😉😉 Stay safe & well - Dave. 🎣🎣👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Aye mate, equal doses of stubbornness and perseverance. 😉🤣

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker Haha! Being born a Taurean, I get my share of stubborn moments too! 👍👍

[@tamlyon4435]

Well done great vlog , you perseverance payed off ...you deserved that Ling 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate. 👍🏻

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome video cobber again I visualize 2 nice ling steaks steamed of course with boiled potatoes & steamed spinach (I can only dream ) thanks again John regards 2 family. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Nick and take care mate. 👍🏻😉

[@jasonpower2975]

Great viewing bud as always we have a club here in cork ireland luv to have you over rebel county SAC make for great viewing..and b a pleasure to have you over bud..fishing not to bad either

[@TheFishLocker]

We will get to Ireland at some point in our travels. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@martinthorpe5706]

Yeah ov course another great watch john,well done on the ling, in the video a saw something bob it's head up, was it a seal.

[@TheFishLocker]

Not sure. Send me a timestamp and I’ll tell you. 👍🏻

[@steveklick]

Awesome video man. I love all your videos. You explain everything very well. It would be awesome to get a camera down on that ship wreck to see what's really going on down there.

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s so deep it’s too dark. I’ve tried.

[@timslights6894]

Well done John, you finally got your Ling after a hard slog, as they say, no pain no gain, Enjoy 👍😃

[@TheFishLocker]

Got there in the end mate. 😉🎣

[@ginNjus]

Awesome catch!! The ling is going to be some amazing eats.

[@TheFishLocker]

Wonderful eating fish. Have you seen the catch and cooks?

[@looneygooner1960]

Perseverance paid off there John, nice to see the mackies are in early this year and some great sized ones too, and a nice target fish for the cook up #tightlines

[@TheFishLocker]

They aren’t early. They have never left. 😉👍🏻

[@waynekernohan6614]

That Wrasse was beautiful and the size of that Eel 😮. Another great video as always mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Wayne. 😊👍🏻

[@dpie4859]

Well done mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊👍🏻

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Talk about Persistence pays off!! Worked hard but got your reward at the end I new you could do it well in!!!!!! Great video mate really enjoyed it. All the best to you and your family. Tight lines bro 🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Worked hard for that one mate 🤣

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

@@TheFishLocker 😂😂

[@stealth_yellow]

Looked like a great day out on the water.

[@TheFishLocker]

Hard work but I had a great time. 😊🎣

[@apadventure]

Lovely day for a lovely sessions fishing, im glad to see that your hard work paid off and you managed to get a lovely size ling in the end 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I won’t say I never doubted myself, haha. I was really glad to see that ling come up. 🤣

[@charlie418791]

A proper eel , Mate ! Nice catch ! I'm sure Jim will come up with something delicious ! Be well my brother. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you my friend. 👍🏻

[@jasperh5042]

awesome content

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@davidb.7093]

Perseverance pays off target species achieved. Not without a bit of a struggle but you got there. Beautifully filmed and as always instructive. Loved the male cuckoo wrasse at the beginning, remarkable colouring. Thanks for posting. The next one I watch will be from Paignton.

[@TheFishLocker]

Aye mate, perseverance and stubbornness in equal portions I think. 🤣

[@fatfish6839]

Had days at the office there John..... But came good in the end mate.. Well done 👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Stubbornness got me there in the end. 🤣

[@fatfish6839]

@@TheFishLocker saw you had some nice ling you were filleting yesterday on your mooring Im presuming that is for another vid mate

[@inmaculadainesvega9873]

You enjoy your fishing and make us enjoy with your videos. Have a nice week. Greetings from the Basque Country.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you sir.

[@TeamHardLife]

Talk about a beautiful view love it!!

[@TheFishLocker]

On a good day there’s nowhere better. 😊

[@paulgodden2343]

Looks like you found a nest of eels and doggies. Great to see your determination paid off.

[@TheFishLocker]

Got the ling in the end. 👍🏻🎣

[@justjones5430]

Wasps are super cool my friend, they're only after food. They're pretty smart, once they realise that they can't eat you they'll leave you alone. If you put something edible down for them, away from you, they'll happily eat that and won't bother you at all. 😎

[@TheFishLocker]

Yeah because I carry plenty of wasp food out at sea. 🤣

[@justjones5430]

@@TheFishLocker All food is wasp food. They're Hunter/Scavengers. Take my advice or leave it. Just don't say you weren't informed. You know fish, I listen & learn. I'm an Entymologist. If you're not interested, that's fine. Bye Bye 😎.

[@reiverone]

You got there in the end, after pulling roughly 1800mts of rope and anchor in. That long will keep yous fed for a while. Love those early starts when it's like a mill pond. Well done John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Perseverance is the key. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@CrowGB]

Please do a cook of this Ling in Spargos Kitchen! I love the catch and cooks! Keep up the fantastic content mate, had a really bad weekend and this was great watching to take my mind off it. Loved that the perceverance paid off on that Ling! All the best.

[@TheFishLocker]

Perseverance and the right amount of stubborness gets the results. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@ianmaddams9577]

Just bloody brilliant. A true professional and respectful angler Always look forward to your videos 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Ian. 😊👍🏻

[@nocode1603]

Fantastic video im up in West Coast Scotland can't wait to get out on my kayak catching some mackerel if the weather ever gets better for the summer I think summer is on a Wednesday in Scotland this year 😀 brill tips n tricks thank you 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Best of luck mate. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@Krealot]

Congratulations on getting food for the table and the freezer :D

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@Familyman0838]

Top rod mr locker good effort great video once again 👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Adam. 👍🏻🎣

[@leedamario6687]

Well done bud. got there in the end its all about putting the hours in❤

[@TheFishLocker]

Absolutely correct. 🎣

[@gambittandreas6756]

That was a great day at sea , well done Sir 😎

[@TheFishLocker]

Hard work but it paid off. 😊👍🏻

[@ejmacewan8942]

GREAT VIDEO,, WITH INFORMATIVE TIPS AND TRICKS,, VERY NICELY DONE ✅

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊