Sea Fishing UK - Exploring areas of reef in Winter for fish to eat!! | The Fish Locker

Sea fishing on the Cornwall coast can offer some wonderful species to catch if you adapt what you are doing. This time of year you really have to make the most of any opportunity you can. Here I explore areas of reef on the drift with lures and float fished baits to find fish for my family to eat. A difficult day means I need to search around but find some incredible fish!! This video was filmed 2 days before the end of the recreational bass season.
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[@TheFishLocker]

This video was filmed on November 29th 2022. Current regulations for 2022 are that any bass caught by a recreational angler between December 1st - 31st 2022 must be catch and release. 👍🏻🐟

[@burntre1]

Is there a minimum size for mackerel? Thanks.

[@kieranthompson6655]

@@burntre1 30cm

[@MrAcuta73]

People really give you a hard time about it watching the video weeks/months later? Here in Oregon we have salmon/steelhead regulations that require a PHD in Law just to understand, and I don't often see people whining about closed seasons (our quota-based system can open/close multiple times within a "season"). Kinda interesting, honestly. Do you have a physical address we can send things to? I want to send you a couple of better descenders we use here often. A shallow-er water one, and a deep water one. Because it's Christmas and there's a better mouse trap to be had.

[@TheFishLocker]

@@MrAcuta73 that’s really generous of you. Send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page and I’ll send you the PO Box. 😊👍🏻

[@MrAcuta73]

@@TheFishLocker Ugh....I don't have FB, and never will. If you take my user name. Edit: Deleted information.

[@surfpete31]

Thanks John, excellent vid as always. Had two shore session where I am from round the coast to you, nothing caught but a pleasure trying. (from the guy that spoke to you in the supermarket a week or so ago 👍).

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Small world isn’t it. Well at least you got out there and gave it a go. 👍🏻

[@henryloveridge3824]

Some nice fish there J🤪ohn

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud.

[@Scott2boy]

Hey John, why do you not carry scales? That BW was massive, cheers for the video 👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t carry scales because I very very rarely weigh anything. It doesn’t matter to me. I know the minimum sizes which are lengths and my minimum is always larger anyway. The weight is more as viewers will ask.

[@ashleyhoward8926]

John's right again, but it's also impossible to get scales to work accurately on a rolling boat.

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

😊👍🏻🎣

[@johnkay7354]

if i knew my dad was off fishing, there was no way i would go to school, maybe thats why i ended up a think c***

[@TheFishLocker]

🤔

[@CoastalGardening]

❤🎣😎👍

[@TheFishLocker]

😊👍🏻

[@ianturner3033]

A great watch as always John.♥️ What a magnificent wrasse.😲 Love your respect and care for the fish.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice mixed catch, but missed not seeing a dogfish.🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing your skills and tips.👏👏👍👍 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I didn’t miss not catching a doggy!! 🤣

[@neilbowie3513]

Another great and entertaining video.Brilliant Wrasse you looked well chuffed with that and rightfully so. Thanks for taking us with you. I don't know if you know that a large size hyperdermic needle is great for decompressing fish, you can hear the air coming out wait until you cant hear it before you remove. Love to you and yours.

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes I am aware of that technique. 😊👍🏻

[@waynecory5314]

Very nice to share your knowledge & experience. I had heard of just puncturing the air bladder with a small gauge hypodemic & letting it go back down - supposed to heal quickly & no harm?

[@TheFishLocker]

For deep sea fish that doesn’t often work on its own.

[@drumcondraapache521]

HI John love coming in from work as work late nites and seeing a new upload from your channel , please please show us around your boat in a video upload ,as its would be like a my best car video to us guys who love being out on the water . Lots of love from IRELAND to you and your family , PS you are now up there in my eyes with John Wilson ok your more enjoyable Matt hayes but please dont starting kissing the fish like Rex hunt . Many thanks for your hard work , regards Pat

[@TheFishLocker]

I have a few videos showing the boat. Including one on the Fishlocker workshop channel.

[@colinwhite5355]

Almost drew a bit of a blank regarding your table. Still great to watch, though. I do wonder if you ever hear, “Yes, dad caught nothing, can we have a Chinese?”

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. We aren’t ever in a state where we don’t have food to go on the table mate. 🤣

[@stevepitts7998]

A fitting end to our bass open season John 👏 Meanwhile - bass landings into Newlyn between 29th November and 14th December total 11 tonnes. Average size of fish grade 4, so approx. @1.5kgs ... 7,000 plus bass.

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes. And your point being Steve?

[@marksutton116]

Love your calm nature and care of the sea. Just what I need before the last week in school before the Christmas hols.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am just sharing what I know about the subject I love. 😊🐟

[@michaelmunro9551]

John i have recently re-started sea fishing after a long break ( about 40 years) and i have been totally inspired by you U-Tube exploits. The re-education i have learned from your fantastic videos have given me a new thirst for fishing, The workshops on rig making and boats fishing sessions have re-kindled my desire to get back out fishing and i wanted to thank you for all you do and the lessons you so happily pass on. Thank you. And please keep doing what you do its amazing. Mick

[@TheFishLocker]

Mick, I am really stoked to hear you are excited to get back fishing again and am so pleased that our videos have helped you on your way. Good luck and let us know how you get on mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@andyharris17able]

Good for you , bit jealous. .

[@PilzE.]

Same story here, Michael. John, you've a LOT to answer for to all of the wives of the new sea anglers YOU have created! Eternally grateful, Sir!

[@mikeweston3514]

Love this reply I'm same back to sea fishing after yrs regards from North Wales

[@leonmarkrodziewicz279]

@@TheFishLocker Makes me want to move back to Blighty and start sea fishing again. Miss it so much!

[@robwebber1217]

I caught a nice bass a few months back, I text the missus to ask if she wanted me to keep it and she didn't reply for ages so I let it go. After it swam off my phone went off and she said yes please! 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Typical. 🤣🐟

[@hubrisnaut]

Thinking that you found a legal transgression on John's channel is ridiculous. Anyone that has watched his videos knows he is an ethical person that cares about sustainable fisheries and goes above and beyond the regulations. This may interest John and others, I read a study on fish swim bladder piercing to mitigate barotrauma. The findings were only about 25% survived the procedure. Now, this may crazy but I have an idea, fish compression chambers. On background, I worked on commercial dive boats and had to be certified in first responder nursing trauma specific to diving. I was trained to demand the initial lead on care in directing patients to appropriate decompression facilities and expertise. These fish are not just suffering from buoyancy control swim bladder extension, the gasses dissolved in their body tissue expands when brought to the surface, like divers who get "the bends". Again, sounds crazy but deep water fish could be put in compression chambers and lowered down in them to where they were taken from.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is a subject I have given some serious thought to in the past. Now I do triage them when they get to the boat. Some I know are not going to survive, others like this wrasse had plenty of fight and the gas dropped straight out of him. The descender gives them the best chance. 👍🏻

[@hubrisnaut]

@@TheFishLockerThe descender seems to be the best procedure available for anglers for now. I wouldn't wait to employ it. Do it immediately. One of the interventions on a diver that comes up to fast and is mildly suffering from the bends is to send them back down as quickly as possible and bring them up at a standard rate that allows for decompression. I am just brainstorming on possibilities. It will result in lost fish but, maybe a calculator or rule of thumb that determines the safest rate of assent from a given depth. Expanded gas in the swim bladder is the visible sign, dissolved gasses that expands in the blood and tissue is unseen. I wasn't worried about my divers unless they told me they were going deeper than 30 feet. I was adamant they followed proper assent procedure beyond that. I worked with skilled divers who assured me. The deepest working dives we accomplished were at 130 feet. A full tank of ambient air lasted 10-12 minutes at that depth accounting for decompression intervals upon assent. I considered other gas mixes but never got that far before I moved on.

[@paulbarton5661]

Hi John, another great vid, and well done for a great Bass catch. I think all the fish must be in Cornwall at the moment, I was out on my boat from Plymouth on the 29th as well - and not so much as a bite !!! But that is fairly normal 😅

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a difficult time of year mate.

[@frankofstad4558]

In all fairness, you did spike that bass first😁 Enjoyable as always.👍 After watching through a lot of your older videos, i understand that the winter season is pretty "dead", ever thought about going to Norway and fish for "skrei"? Its migrating Atlantic cod, not to be confused for coastal cod as they are totally different populations.(DNA and appearance differentiate quite a bit) Skrei has a maximum weight around 50KG, more commonly 10-20KG, anything above 30KG is fairly rare. Costal cod maxes out at about 15KG, rare above 10KG. Season is February. to April, location: Lofoten, Northern Norway.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am aware of them as a fish. Never caught one though. If I’m honest I don’t really want to go to Norway when it’s winter. 🤣🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good afternoon John 😊 even though you only got the one fish to take home....it was worth it,more would be nice but it was such l lovely day calm and quiet day.l could of fallen a sleep on your boat that day. Definitely had a calming affect on me lol.Wishing you and your family all the very best and taking this opportunity to wish you a fabulous Christmas and good health and lots of happiness in 2023.....not forgetting great fishing,stay safe dear friends 🌱🌱🌱💞

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Joyce and have a wonderful day. If I don’t speak to you again before Christmas we wish you and your family all the very best. 😊💙🎄

[@gigi3242]

the sea was so peaceful, sunlight on the water, what a beautiful video, thanks.

[@pgriffiths1234]

Yet again John cracking video I’ve been struggling to get out on the boat in Pembrokeshire wales. My plus side was I caught my first ever squid last night it wasn’t a monster but me and the daughter have tryed hard to get one. We were so happy got it home and the whole family tryed it and ate it. I’m buzzing so happy 🙈

[@TheFishLocker]

Well done Paul. Catching a target species you’ve put effort into is a great feeling isn’t it. 😊👍🏻🦑

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

Second time around. I found it very interesting the way you revived the wrasse, you understand fish so well. I would never have thought any of that, nor would I have known what to do.

[@TheFishLocker]

It all comes from experience. Some fish suffer worse than others and unfortunately some cannot be saved.

[@stephenking78]

Never seen a wrasse so big, well done you. Despite the mixed areas you fished those Bass were so impressive and I hope to see it featured in Jim’s kitchen. Thanks for the valued tips and information you share with us all. Take care John👍

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Stephen. Take care and best wishes to the family. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@Nick_Jarrett]

That ballan wrasse looked like Arnold schwartzenegger at the end of total recall

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I know the exact scene you mean!! 🤪

[@dzintrarowe4272]

So why didn't you eat the Ballan Wrasse? I think that's what it was. It was a good size. I just read up on it because I'm not familiar with it. So, Japanese makes Shushi from it. FYI. Oh well. I think you're stuck on Pollack quest. LOL

[@TheFishLocker]

As I explained in the video. 👍🏻

[@stevenfoster7943]

I love watching you catch lots of fish but there are days when you hardly catch anything but that is life,it is how it is.And it's good to see you still show the video unlike some channels when they only seem to catch lots of big fish and never have a quiet day.Keep up the good work and i hope you and Hannah and James have an amazing xmas.

[@TheFishLocker]

Like I have said from the start Steven. Our videos are honest. Simple, no B/S and true to life. The good days and the bad 😉👍🏻

[@unearthed-detecting-tv]

Well done john, good to see you on the bass

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers mate. 👍🏻

[@bennywilks9367]

Since your boat always seems to swing you into a bad position for video capture, have you considered making a few other mounting points to give you some options for video capture? I realize everybody loves to chime in with their easy opinions and I apologize for that...I really love your videos, Thanks so much for posting them. I'm curious...You seemed to be fishing for Pollock specifically, are there no other species there that you would want to keep?

[@TheFishLocker]

There are no other species around right now that are worth keeping or can be targeted inshore.

[@garrythompson2110]

Another great video (as usual) shame about the Pollack, but, it was lovely to see that huge Wrass being released . I look forward to your next edition. 👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Garry. 😊👍🏻

[@alanoliver5378]

Them mackerel, perfect bait, I always thought they were a summer species around the UK, obviously all year round, down there mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

We get our best mackerel fishing in the winter here.

[@ackosadventures2486]

Always enjoy your videos John question what’s a scooly bass excuse the spelling 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I small bass. They are called schoolies because they hang around in schools.

[@AlexanderRobinsonAMR]

Love your videos. Normally would not disagree with your views. However, I disagree with edibility of Ballan wrasse. IMHO they are one of the best eating fish! They are are a real challenge to clean due to their scales, but otherwise their flesh is delicious.

[@TheFishLocker]

If you believe Ballan Wrasse are one of the best eating fish I suggest you try, Gurnard, Bass, Haddock, John Dory, Weaver, Plaice. In fact pretty much every other edible sea fish. 🤣

[@motorsnutts6594]

Well done John, certainly not a straight forward session for you mate, can tell you had to work hard on this one,but very well rewarded with the bass (yum!) A donkey of a wrasse was quite a sight too 😂. Your efforts are appreciated bud👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

The wrasse was a real clonker wasn’t he!!!

[@trig6712]

It has been a really most interesting year watching you being with you online many many thanks John ~Trig

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Trig. Best wishes and merry Christmas bud 👍🏻🎄

[@markielpilos]

I know you were complaining about the sun the entire time, but the weather was absolutely splendid. The clouds were really really really stunning. Stay safe fishing

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s the time of year. That low sun makes it very difficult when driving too. 😊👍🏻

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

Catching plenty of fish but not the right species or size. Can’t have it perfect all the time. Can you explain the difference between Bass and Perch to me please. Better luck next time.

[@TheFishLocker]

Well Perch are a freshwater fish and bass are saltwater. That’s the main thing. 👍🏻

[@tmrussell1898]

Every aspect of your channel is class John. From the trips out to the beach combing and the cooking. I’m not far from you and can’t wait to catch a few fish from your estuary next year and from the Dart estuary too. Keep em coming. 👍Thankyou.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you and good luck. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@grahamallen7228]

Hi John, wow that Wrasse was a monster!! Glad you managed to get a nice bass for your table. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the videos that you have put out this year. Very enjoyable and very educational. Much appreciated mate. Wishing you and the family a wonderful Christmas & New year. Cheers Graham👍👍🥶🥶🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎄🎄🎅🎅

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure Graham. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@donaldadams5342]

A lovely video to watch as always John but not one of the most productive days for you. one nice Bass found your line so better luck next time. Hope you & all your family had a good Christmas. Have a safe & happy New Year. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@TheFishLocker]

For the time of year it wasn’t a bad session. It’s hard work this time of year bud.

[@williamdupre6048]

M8 you are setting a life long love on your name and believe it followed, gonna tell my wife I have man crush lmao as in I wanna be as precise as you. Many Blessings

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you William and take care. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@SandrasSpicySpanishSalami]

Nice to see someone catching something other than Ting & dogs. Fished my favourite super secret local mark from low to an hour after high last night, had a record (for me) 33 whiting & 10 dogfish. Got so tired of leaving the warm van to reel in ting ended up putting on some huge 8/0 pennel baits out of nearly whole cuttlefish or 3-8 baby squid lashed together. Did you know you can catch a whiting and a dogfish on one 8/0 hook?

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ve caught them on 12/0’s. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyfox1434]

You said you pop them , refering to the ballan wrasse, didnt see that , can you explain?

[@TheFishLocker]

Google it. There are better demos online than I can explain with words.

[@gene296]

Gleaming video, even when you do get out at least for me this time of year, it’s just whiting after whiting haha, worth it when you pull up the bigns

[@TheFishLocker]

Yeah this can be a really difficult time of year. Take care Gene. 😊🐟

[@tonylewry]

My daughter Tess (8 years old) wanted to know what you should do if you are fishing with two rods and two big fish bite at the same time?

[@TheFishLocker]

I have a few videos where that exact thing happens. Have a watch of this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y53Gq3eYq69ggaM

[@PandoraChaser2]

What a great little session in lovely conditions. Stunning Ballan too. Great little disgorger and neat descender trick too. Great stuff and Tight Lines.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

[@ThePaultap]

Hi John, unless I’ve missed an episode, do you still have your previous boat or have you sold it on please.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sold it over a year ago mate. 👍🏻

[@stevenmurgatroyd2850]

GreT and informative as always John. All the best for Xmas to you and your family

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Steven. 👍🏻🎣

[@mikeweston3514]

Hi John great vlog iv been up llandudno myself weekend on pier great fresh weather hope u an family well regards from North Wales

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Mike. We’re all good down here mate. 😊👍🏻

[@davidlee8999]

have you ever thought of an all black float I use them for bright days coarse fishing

[@TheFishLocker]

Yeah. I use them for Pike fishing. Not really bothered with sea fishing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@baarzenmepper57]

hello John another nice video to watch and a wonderful end to the bass season they should also set that here in the Netherlands I think it's just a period of rest for this beautiful sport fish there are still some caught here but most are here left so we must waiting for next season but winter has replaced it cod and dab and beautiful whiting this year 40 cm and more are also caught from the beach so you can enjoy that too I found another nice video to watch until the next one and if it doesn't happen anymore, very nice Christmasdays to you and the fam greetings Willem

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Willem. Take care bud.

[@baarzenmepper57]

@@TheFishLocker 🧡

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Them bass was awesome!!!! Haven't had the opportunity to go fishing in a wile really miss it. Loved seeing you use that disender as well! Briliant video as always tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Hope you get out with the rods soon. 😊👍🏻

[@redouanepeche]

Everything is beautiful that you find us with on your hunt

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I agree.

[@MrAlwaysRight]

Much love from Texas. Your videos are some of the best on KZbin. You remind me alot of David Attenborough, but for like, fishing. Mainly due to the loads of educational value you provide. Yes, other channels do this, too. But, for a comparison, they're elementary while you're a college professor. I love it. I'm inland and away from the coast, so your videos give me alot of hope and something to look forward to in the future as things I must try. Thank you for what you do.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. I am really so pleased to hear that the information I share transfers across well. I always worry about that. Have a wonderful day and take care. 😊🎣

[@kirkbridetower5199]

Great vid as always, there are lots of great videos on here using the Ikejime method of dispatch/bleed out. I wish more ppl would use these methods as well as proper hook removal like you're doing. Ethical fishing makes it more enjoyable knowing your protecting the future of the fisheries. 🐟 🐠 🎣 🦞 ⛵ 🦀

[@TheFishLocker]

And shows the catch the respect it deserves. 👍🏻🐟

[@Forex-Made-Me-Better]

How do you find the locations of reefs or good fishing spots on the south coast?

[@TheFishLocker]

I have a video explaining it on the channel.

[@WaynJul]

Those Ballooning spiders can travel a long distance. A lot of them get snagged on my fishing pole. It look like a nice day out fishing with some great weather.

[@TheFishLocker]

They’re in trouble if they’re blowing out to sea. 🤣

[@RonLaden]

Hi John a quiet day but it was still a good watch and I always learn something new in your videos.I know you will say you just like to share what you enjoy doing but it's much more than that.The away you explain things in some detail is always going to be a winner with the viewer and your depth of knowledge and experience not just with angling but with wildlife and nature in general is quite amazing.Thanks John for all you keep giving us and I hope you and all your family have a great Christmas. Ron.

[@TheFishLocker]

As always mate, it is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@bobrobert4173]

have a great Xmas John and family ...no fishing here in snowy lancs ...maybe a pike session when the ice melts ....great video as always ..cheers ..

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck bud. 👍🏻🎣

[@jacquibradley1598]

Good one John, not my favourite, good luck, regards to the family. regards from Cyprus. 😍😍🐟🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Jacqui. 😊

[@josephwirthlin6860]

I love the way you describe what you are doing. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Joseph. I hope the information helps folks out. 👍🏻🎣

[@robilon]

Such a relaxing video! As always! We do get a lot horse mackerel and mackerel here in the North Adriatic (Croatia) but we mostly catch them for food, rarely for a bait.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mackerel are a good eating fish too. 😊👍🏻

[@steveburt1824]

That Ballan Wrasse was absolutely stunning. What a great catch.

[@TheFishLocker]

You don’t see many that size do you. Proper kelp donkey. 🤣

[@1992jamo]

I've never done sea fishing, so I have to ask, how do your lines not get tangled up? Surely the boat can drift and cause them to cross? Cheers for the vid, absolutely love em

[@TheFishLocker]

Experience.

[@davidgriffiths4788]

Have you ever been sea sick john, it looks kinda rocky.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been occasionally.

[@lindacobb8605]

Why wouldn’t you keep that Ballan wrasse?

[@TheFishLocker]

For all of the reasons I explained in the video Linda.

[@mikeycityify]

John, you have such a stoic look about you. I reckon you wouldn't even make a face if you happen to jam your toes into something by accident. lol Thanks for all this content. truly, you are an inspiration.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Very occasionally I do utter the smallest of curses when I stub my toes but you are close to being right. 🤣

[@mikeycityify]

@@TheFishLocker You are allowed once or twice haha

[@phil7301]

Nice to be back out on the boat with you , ! It's very relaxing to watch 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed joining me mate. 😊👍🏻

[@kierantuohy4635]

Think your the “Monty Don” for us people who love your approach to fishing and being with nature. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

That is a very prestigious person to be compared to. 😊

[@kierantuohy4635]

Absolutely. The cream always rises to the top. 👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Yes john people eat to much supermarket fish

[@TheFishLocker]

I agree

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Do you ever catch pollack on mackerel livebaits?

[@TheFishLocker]

Sometimes. It’s always the bigger Pollack when you do.

[@TheDadFaxs]

I definitely understand wanting a larger fish. As you said you was going out for some freezer fillets. And with two smaller but legal Pollock one bass that you sent back. If I was going for freezer fillets they would have been coming home with me.

[@TheFishLocker]

As I explained with the bass I was reluctant to take them. The Pollack I won’t take them unless they are 4-6lb or won’t survive being returned.

[@TheDadFaxs]

@@TheFishLocker I understand why you did what you did. I'm just saying as for me freezer fillets if it's legal it's dinner lol

[@Richie90090]

Hi John, I think you may know I am disabled but I would love to spend some time on the water with you.. I can drive and walk a bit! I would pay whatever you want for that opportunity dude

[@TheFishLocker]

Send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page mate.

[@matthewb8229]

Looks like a bit of a swell came in during the day. Probably some okay waves to surf at the beaches. You should get out there, it's quite a good time. As soon as you said "ex live bait" Monty Python popped into my head. "It's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-parrot!”

[@TheFishLocker]

That was exactly what I was thinking when I said it. 🤣

[@Llama1077]

Thanks for the video John! A good watch on a relaxing Sunday afternoon!👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. 😊🐟

[@rogerebert5122]

Well, that's why it's called fishing and not catching. 🇺🇸

[@TheFishLocker]

Absolutely.

[@Zennofobic]

ouuuut on the boat!!! Sorry about the cup, fishing's the better sport! You win even if you don't catch anything

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t follow football at all. If you asked me I wouldn’t even know it was going on.

[@Zennofobic]

@@TheFishLocker I tried my best this year 😂

[@HPS321]

Did you make it in time to pick up James? :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Of course. 🤣

[@bigpete7297]

Looks like you need a GPS trolling motor John! Although I dare say the amount of times that the UK weather allows for it's use wouldn't justify the £4-5k investment ... 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

Exactly why I don’t have one. 😉

[@tonycamplin8607]

A good day out despite not getting a pollock, that lovely bass and wrass more than compensated you though. I know that I've said this before but back in the 1950s and 60s we had a completely different approach. We'd have kept those two smaller bass and released the big one. Way back then there weren't any size limits for sea fish or closed seasons. Hope that you got to collect James on time. That fish will taste lovely, I'm jealous.

[@TheFishLocker]

Just in time. 😉👍🏻

[@neilmolyneux315]

Thanks John for the vid educational as always

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Neil. 😊

[@motorsnutts6594]

Well done John, certainly not a straight forward session for you mate, can tell you had to work hard on this one,but very well rewarded with the bass (yum!) A donkey of a wrasse was quite a sight too 😂. Your efforts are appreciated bud👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@nigelpenfold8291]

Lovely bass! I love eating them and i do often.reminds me of black bream which is just as lovely! Nice table fish and fab video👏👏👏👍

[@TheFishLocker]

They are delicious. 😊👍🏻

[@milorudge5110]

Last time my eyes popped out and I was sent back to bed. Years ago now; but ,I, too survived! Happy days. KEEP IT UP.

[@TheFishLocker]

We will do our best. 😊👍🏻

[@Richie90090]

Hi John, I hope you and family are all good

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Richie yeah we are good mate thank you for asking. 😊👍🏻

[@craigjoinsoncookingoutdoors]

Hi John I was just wondering do you sell the hoodie you are wearing in this video in your store? With the logo on the back many thanks 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

These hoodies are embroidered by a local company. The ones of the store are all printed.

[@craigjoinsoncookingoutdoors]

@@TheFishLocker no problem thanks for the reply 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@craigjoinsoncookingoutdoors]

@@TheFishLocker I’ve just ordered the fish locker t-shirt looking forward too wearing it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hiddentruth1982]

might as well fill the freezer for winter.

[@TheFishLocker]

Wrecking trip soon. 😉👌🏻

[@chevydirtymax9958]

You should do a video where you speak 100% yorkshire

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I would 100% need subtitles. 🤣

[@patwalsh2739]

Beautiful wrasse john and a lovely day out on the 🛥

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed joining me Pat. 😊👍🏻

[@terryneale3086]

Just back from your part of the world in Leyburn. A Friend based in Catterick got married. We expected snow etc but it didn’t appear. When we got back tonight to Dorset, it was colder and had seen snow. I don’t envy you if you’re out on the boat!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. 🥶

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Happy Christmas to all the Lockers ❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Sam. 😊👍🏻🎄

[@ront841]

Hi John Is the rod your using one of those Nomura ISEI 100g Fishing Rods that you reviewed looks pretty decent if it is. Tight lines mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

Tackle links are in the video description. 😉👍🏻

[@fishingnorfolk]

Great video mate. Nature more often than not always has a solution to using nasty chemicals. I will be back out tomorrow in the river estuary at Yarmouth. Whiting and mackerel fest at minute. Just hoping for the cod to arrive. - 5°c tomorrow Going to be, a cold one. Thermal long johns on.

[@TheFishLocker]

Let’s hope the drop in temp slows the crabs down. 😉🦀🥶

[@markn1069]

Little dot in the background around 9.00 mins - that's me in my green kayak. One rod looking for pollack - only got a couple of small ones. The other with squid jigs - could have filled a crate full of them. Great big ones as well. Wonder if they might scare off the pollack??

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ve had Pollack and Coalie on the wrecks with squid bites in them so I would say yes. 👍🏻

[@paulboucher806]

Interesting comment about fish taking their energy or increasing their energy from moving water. Have you heard of Victor Schauberger? His work on the dynamic properties of water is interesting and stemmed from his fascination and studies as to how fish can swim upstream and even swim up cascades of fast moving water as salmon do when they return to their natal rivers to spawn.

[@TheFishLocker]

No I haven't but I shall give it a look now. 👍🏻

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

could u do a video on fishfinders and gps canot aford a new one and what i should look for and what it should come with

[@TheFishLocker]

I have done several.

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

@@TheFishLocker ok not seen them thanks

[@susanalberts776]

Thanks for video besafe 🦀🐟🦞🐙

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Susan. Best wishes and take care. 😊👍🏻

[@topquark22]

I lived in Cornwall in 1985-1986. Never went fishing; that were my loss.

[@TheFishLocker]

I dare say you are right. 😊👍🏻

[@markhodgson1251]

Love watching your videos mate, nearly as much as fishing, not yet had the chance of fishing where you are, i will get there though, hello from Pickering and i'll see you in the next one!

[@TheFishLocker]

I might bring the boat up that way in the summer mate. 😉👍🏻

[@budgie7033]

Mate what are they de red and yellow floats you use on the boat and what weight please

[@TheFishLocker]

Contact Tony Portas at lizard tackle and bait.

[@budgie7033]

Thanks John. Loving the content and learning loads- Keep them coming