Coastal Foraging - Clams, Cockles, Shellfish, Lugworm, Ragworm and Sandeels

Coastal Foraging - A quick scour of a new beach to me and I found some amazing sea-life, whether for eating or for bait there was all you'd need!

[@Kompieter]

Calm, collected and respectful to his environment and the people around him. This man is an example for all of us.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much for the kind words sir. We are simply sharing what we love doing. I hope that through our videos people adopt our philosophy more widely. Never take more than you need and always treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. We wish you and your family all the best and have a great weekend. :)

[@frauddragonet3137]

These videos are a comfort to me. The lack of music, I like your voice. I learn stuff, very relaxing after a long day!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much.

[@EUROWEFILMS]

This vid reminds me that as a kid, pre 1950, families would go to the Helford on the low spring and follow the tide out & dig for cockles it was abundant & a bucket full in no time. I lived in Fowey for a few years & again, midday at the low tide up by Golant dig for sand eels, loads there, also used to be great mussels. Thanks for the memories, as always another great video.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its my pleasure David, many of those places now are completely barren sadly. People taking too much too often is the result. All the best. :)

[@darkpoet4114]

Thank you for this. I was a creek stomper from Indiana when I was a kid. Our only time on the coast of anywhere was Florida. 30 years later I'm cooking food as a chef in the same town. Thank you for showing me what a Indy creek stomper could find in places across the pond. You're videos are amazing. Ty to you and you're fam

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Nik it is our pleasure. Best wishes and have a great day. :)

[@mikerom9958]

Love these vids. and all the info John. Proper David Attenborough stuff!

[@TheFishLocker]

Mike Rom - It is my pleasure Mike. I think thats the thing that sets the proper foragers and the wannabe KZbin stars apart. You can tell who actually has the knowledge and who is just copying what they have seen others do. 😉👍🏻 Have you seen Troj’s Fishing forage vids? Very knowledgeable bloke.

[@destinykay397]

My 6 year old son & I stumbled on your channel by accident. He is now obsessed with this channel, and is super inspired by you. He wants to go foraging at the coast so bad. We live in Long Island, New York so I'm not sure if the quality of sea life is as good as out by you. He's learning so much through your channel, and wants so bad to be able to earn his dinner by foraging for it himself. That k you and keep up the videos. He gets so excited every time you pick something up or salt a keyhole.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am really pleased to hear you finding the videos good viewing. The videos were not made with kids as the directed audience but I am thrilled if they have made him take an interest in the natural world around him. Welcome to our channel and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. :)

[@veronicavatter6436]

I know!!! I have a 7yo that loves to watch the "fishy man" 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Sonja Rosas - That is a brilliant comment. In the UK only freshwater fishing requires a license ( from the Environment Agency ) and for kids under 12 it is free I believe. For sea fishing it is all free. Good luck. 😊🎣

[@sarahm4809]

Found the channel yesterday and have already watched like 15 videos! So cool! You and your wife are adorable with your beachside picnics! Thanks for the entertainment.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Sarah, and welcome to our channel. I am glad you're enjoying working your way through our content. We are simply sharing what we love doing. All the best and take care. :)

[@chr1stmas706]

Trust me or not this guy inspires me so much whenever I feel bored and my ass gets stuck on bed or sofa I see these videos which makes me to do something exact things he does.

[@TheFishLocker]

Chr1stmas 58 - That is great to hear. We are simply sharing what we love doing. We all love being out and about in the outdoors.😊👍🏻🌿🌊

[@chr1stmas706]

@@TheFishLocker I deeply agree sir. Passion does change to profession.

[@winemomma2689]

I don’t know why I find this so interesting. I don’t even fish. But it is like a little science lesson.

[@TheFishLocker]

Nina Horton - I am glad you enjoyed it Nina. If you found this interesting we have several more foraging videos you should enjoy. 😊👍🏻🐚🦀

[@brickbrack55]

Thank you for stopping and explaining everything! Very informative I've learnt a lot 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

8 0 - It is my pleasure. I am simply sharing what we love doing in the hope people will find it interesting and develop a love for it too. 😊👍🏻🐚🦀

[@stubbornpuppet1]

Love these foraging videos. Wonderful to listen to after a shift at work while unwinding for the day.

[@TheFishLocker]

stubbornpuppet1 - Thank you very much, it is our pleasure. I am glad that our videos bring you peace. I have actually just had a gentleman say the same to me. 😊👍🏻

[@brookebarletto2416]

these are my absolute favorite videos by you!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. We have another couple in editing but the issue we have had lately is the horrible weather has meant filming just isn't possible. On this day it was 50mph winds at times.

[@brookebarletto2416]

@@TheFishLocker Goodness! Yeah, i'd say that'd make for horrid filming conditions as well! We're in Southern Louisiana(US) The weather here hasn't been the greatest either, storms are ridiculous right now, had a decent one roll through about a week ago that lasted a good 4 days and it was nothing but heavy heavy rain and high winds, gusts got up to almost 70mph one of those days! I'm not 100% sure how i came across your videos, but i'm glad i did! You and your family have been a joy to watch and your video quality is always impressive, looking forward to the others being posted, definitely a day brightener when stuck indoors.

[@arnoldlayne9918]

Love these vids, nice one 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure. :)

[@GonePottyGardening]

great video, so knowledgable 👍🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

Gone Potty Gardening & Homestead 🏚 - Thank you so much, I’m just sharing what I love doing. All the best and have a great weekend. 😊👍🏻

[@jackcameback]

Friday night bliss after a long week, better than Netflix :-) How many other viewers watch and don't even fish LOL

[@topdogx2958]

Me. :-) :-)

[@TheFishLocker]

jackcameback - Haha. With the weather we’ve had lately I imagine there’s a lot of people who don’t fish.lol. 😫🌊💨

[@craig1lengyel]

Interesting clams you have over there. We don't have those here in Connecticut in the US(Not the cockles but clams we do) and we call those sand worm here in the USA

[@TheFishLocker]

Craig from CT - Which worms don’t you refer to as sand worms. The thin white ones or the day ones? 👍🏻

[@garbennett4758]

Great to see you letting fish go in other videos and you take good care of them and all the other stuff in this one. Even shellfish. Well done and keep up the good work

[@TheFishLocker]

Gar Bennett - Thank you Gar, I am glad you share our philosophy. We need to treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. If we took everything we caught and found. There would be nothing left and the ecosystem would collapse rapidly. 🐚🦀🐟

[@ravensmythe1]

Found your channel and have been binge watching it here in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Entertaining, informative, and inspiring to get out to the coast!

[@TheFishLocker]

William Rogers - William that is exactly what we hoped the videos would encourage. If we can show people how much life there is and help people take an interest, hopefully these wonderful areas can be better looked after and understood. Which videos are you watching most, the foraging or the fishing ones? 😊👍🏻

[@sbrunner69]

You are such a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing with and inspiring us!

[@angeliemiranda2288]

Your coastal foraging videos are my absolute favorites, Sir. They're so relaxing to watch after a long day in school. 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad to hear you say that. What are you studying?

[@angeliemiranda2288]

@@TheFishLocker I'm studying to be a school teacher...which is exhausting but totally worth it. 😊

[@benreed1223]

Since watching your videos I've been inspired to blow the dust off my old rods and get back to the beaches I spent my childhood. Loving every video, keep it up!👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is brilliant to hear Ben, good luck and let us know how you get on. :)

[@benreed1223]

Will do, cheers!

[@chrisgilbey5204]

Great video John really interesting.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Chris, it is our pleasure. :)

[@davidb.7093]

Considering the time of year, you again produce a very interesting video and a great tip on how to keep your bait fresh, I never stop learning from you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks David, yes the time of year has slowed us down a bit. This weather lately has been horrendous.

[@jmuniz52185]

3:05... Man- "so I'll tuck this one back in the sand"... Clam- "bubble, bubble, bubble (thank you!)"🐚🥠🐚🥠🐚🥠 GREETINGS from Texas🌵🤗!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Greetings from Cornwall in the UK. :) Theres no need to take everything is there. :)

[@chrisbowden6172]

Fantastic and informative vid never new how to get sandeel, and can't believe how many different shellfish you knew off the top of ur head wow

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Bowden - Thank you Chris. Usually you can collect/dig them on bars near the waters edge. And the shellfish in this video are only probably 1/4 of the ones we have in our local area. I love it. I think you can tell pretty quickly in a who actually has the knowledge and who is just copying what they have seen in other people’s videos. There are a few really knowledgeable guys out there. Craig Evans, Troy Waterman and Paul from Shore fishing Essex are really good guys to watch. 👍🏻😊🐚🦀

[@OMEGOOLIEBIRD]

Only watched the first minute so far...Compliments on the sound quality, absolutely fantastic!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. The audio is a real challenge on days like that. Howling 50 mph winds at some points. All the best and I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video. :)

[@OMEGOOLIEBIRD]

@@TheFishLocker Massive improvement in sound from the early days bud, and better than a lot of professional broadcast content! Not many people comment about 'good' sound quality, because if it is good, you shouldn't really notice it is there! Great video as always too. Really enjoy learning from you.

[@TheFishLocker]

OMEGOOLIEBIRD - Thank you very much for the good feedback. I really appreciate it 😊👍🏻

[@gabrielcristiandelaprada4082]

Can't really explain it but I have always loved the English weather, especially outside when its raining, never could get used to tropical climates,have a wonderful day my friend

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. You're on your own there mate. I get sick of the wind and rain. Haha. Stay safe Gabriel. :D

[@andrewpilton7111]

never get tired of your videos lad well in

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks mate. All the best Andrew. ;)

[@snowwalker5621]

give man a fish he will eat for a day...teach a man to fish he will eat for his entire life...keep up the good work m8...greetings from a little coast city in Balkans

[@TheFishLocker]

- Best wishes to you from Cornwall in the UK. :)

[@PhreddCrintt]

Thanks again John. What an education.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Just sharing what we love doing Mike. :)

[@Skarytrigger]

Very cool and interesting video, always love the content. Keep up the wonderful work! 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Cary, glad you enjoyed the video. All the best and have a great weekend. :)

[@Skarytrigger]

The Fish Locker Thank you, you also

[@danegoff7923]

Great video, your foraging videos are my favorite.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Dane, I am glad you enjoy them. :)

[@lucasszymanski114]

Great video! Makes me want to go explore our Vancouver coastline.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks great. I am glad you are enjoying the content. Good luck on your foraging. :)

[@christinamarielancaster38]

This makes me so happy--thank you!!!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Christina Marie Lancaster - 😊💙 I am so very glad we can share our passion with you.

[@whitecompany18]

Great selection 👍 I'm lucky to have a nice big patch of Sandy mud out the front of my house on the mersey , an hour with my pump and it payed for itself ,free bait ever since that day.. although I do still go and buy eels , mackerel and rag to help local tackle shops . Got an abundance of peelers too along our Rocky breakwater , 1 tin of tuna fills my pot and I end up giving most of them away along the prom.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Sounds like you live opposite a very productive spot mate. Peelers freeze well, Id be inclined to freeze and left over ;)

[@LillyianPuppy]

I'd love it if one day you could make a video where you brought 1 or 2 of each type of creature back home so you and your wife could eat them and explain a bit about each type, what makes them good or bad, or how they compare or contrast from each other. I tried fried clams once, and I thought they were tough and gross, and I definitely won't spend the money involved in finding out which ones might not be gross. Cheers!

[@TheFishLocker]

- In our latest video I gave description of the textures and taste of a few of the clams we found. We will see what else we can do in the future. :)

[@AtomicFox3]

Foraging for Shellfish would be on my bucketlist for sure! great vid.

[@TheFishLocker]

- So long as you follow a few simple guidelines you shouldn't go far wrong. Never eat filter feeders from near sewage pipe or outlets, never eat from inside commercial areas or harbours. Always cook fresh foraged shellfish thoroughly and avoid estuaries and river mouths after heavy rainfall due to agricultural and sewage runoff.

[@KAKADOUJACK]

It's going to be another good year in the Locker, Lads. Really though, you're like the bob ross of fishing/foraging!

[@TheFishLocker]

- We even have the same hairstyle. :P

[@brianharris4466]

After 40 years fishing rivers just treated myself to my first sea set up .C,ant wait to get to the coast and have a go.Learning so much and getting that fishing bug back .Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is music to my ears mate. Finally tempted you away from puddles and over to the big briney sea. :P Good luck Brian and let me know if you need any help.

[@brianharris4466]

@@TheFishLocker thanks mate

[@farmerbob4554]

You make foraging look like a lot of fun. When I used to dig Quahogs (soft shelled clams) on the coast of Maine I was in black, foul-smelling mud up to my waist. I like your method a lot better!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha, we have the same mud in some of our estuaries. Nothing smells quite like it does it.haha. All the best Bob. :)

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Great as always,especially take 1,2,3 etc on the sandeel juggling !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

kevin buckler - Haha. They are so blooming wriggly!! 😆

[@dannnyryan5964]

Brilliant video again mate hope you and family had a nice Christmas

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Danny we just had a quite one. Small family meal and plenty of time and eating laughing. :)

[@werftv4580]

beautiful.. nice work.. looks like some great bait for damn sure..

[@TheFishLocker]

DumbestFisherman TV - Thank you very much buddy. Yes there’s some nature’s bounty there. 👍🏻🐚

[@carrollcox2322]

Awesome video! thanks man!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Carroll. All the best and have great weekend. :)

[@teresahepplewhite9828]

Always interesting John, thanks.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Teresa I am glad you think so. :)

[@roxiemorrell5145]

Thankyou for another great video 🌞🐚🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Roxie. I am glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@grahamallen3941]

Nice video John. Greats tips as usual. Only just got back after after a night at the hospital! All sorted now!! Just catching up on what I’ve missed!! Great little place for the kids to collect shells. Take care Graham🎣🎣🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Graham, I hope you're well on the mend. ;)

[@YourMom-bu2nj]

That splish splash sound from him walking when he sped up the video made me smile

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. You will enjoy a couple of our other foraging videos then. I like the lapping of the waves also. :)

[@YourMom-bu2nj]

@@TheFishLocker oh trust me I have lol

[@nigelbarrett3602]

One of the fun parts fishing is gathering bait thanks for sharing John.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I absolutely agree. When the weathers like this I don't mind buying it though.haha.

[@chopperhehehe]

Nice one helpful as ever always learning great stuff 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🎣😁✌️

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad we could help mate. Just sharing what we love doing. ;)

[@geoffbercovich3489]

Greetings from the Upper Galilee, 20 miles north of Tiberius. I'm so glad I found your channel. Informative and conservationist orientated. A mine of coastal sea lore and marine life. I'm pretty sure you inspire many to watch and then decide to try it for themselves and that's such a good thing. Breaking away from the supermarket strangleholds and getting out in the fresh air to reap God's plenty. It's all good. Thank you for posting.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Geoff, we are simply sharing what we love doing. My hope is that by watching the videos people will develop an interest in the natural world around them. And through that education and understanding will conservation become second nature to people. All the best and have a great day. :)

[@TacoViolator872]

When I get hermit crabs, I'll be getting some shells from you! Great video again. Love the information provided.

[@TheFishLocker]

- No problem, you pay the postage and you can have them. ;)

[@TacoViolator872]

@@TheFishLocker I'll even prepay for a box to be sent there and back. That would be awesome!

[@TheFishLocker]

TacoViolator B - Send us a PM on the Fishlocker fb page. 😉

[@TacoViolator872]

@@TheFishLocker when I get it I will, one question, do you enjoy paranormal stuff? Ghost and bigfoot things?

[@yukifang7524]

I’m a say my dear I love watching your videos it’s so oddly satisfying and relaxing especially after a long day at work keep up the great work there guy I just started watching just a bit ago and it’s so freaking good to watch it plus I haven’t even heard of half of what you were talking about before so it’s educational but razor clams are my favourite of your videos

[@TheFishLocker]

- Well I am glad we could bring you some peace and calm. I am glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them educational. All the best and have a great weekend. :)

[@yukifang7524]

The Fish Locker you as well to and to your family

[@reidwitt1168]

By far my favorite vids from you

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Reid, I am glad you are enjoying them. :)

[@reidwitt1168]

The Fish Locker oh yeah been a subscriber for a long time

[@ianbullock218]

All the best John

[@TheFishLocker]

Ian Bullock - Thanks Ian. All the best bud. 👍🏻

[@ianbullock218]

The Fish Locker now trying to find where I can go dig lug near Felixstowe , Suffolk lol

[@TheFishLocker]

Ian Bullock - Good luck mate. 👍🏻

[@debrabolton9372]

Very interesting and informative video. Thanks from New York. 🇺🇸

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Debra, as always it is our pleasure. All the best from Cornwall in the UK. :)

[@philsoulby9510]

Eeeee, bah gum Lad, another great vid - thanks for sharing :)

[@TheFishLocker]

- Nay worries ord cocka. ;)

[@Trojwaterman]

When I glanced at the title I thought you were going to cook up some lugworm :) Bet there is some good razor beds further out judging by all the shells

[@TheFishLocker]

- I will definitely be revisiting this spot on a big spring tide. A lot of potential. ;)

[@Trojwaterman]

@@TheFishLocker Not sure how your tides are but there are some monster lows here this year

[@TheFishLocker]

Trojs Fishing - I haven’t looked too far ahead but on a decent spring we can get 5m of movement.

[@BrandonSLedford]

Found your videos today ... Very nice

[@TheFishLocker]

Never Know - Thank you very much. Welcome to our channel, which videos are you enjoying the most? Foraging or fishing?

[@BrandonSLedford]

@@TheFishLocker Foraging ... for sure.. I do like the fishing vids but the foraging has more detail and just general things i'm not acquainted with.. I love when you find a crab or lobster

[@BrandonSLedford]

Might i suggest grabbing a metal detector.. an see what ya can find ? Your videos are very informative and would properly teach anyone looking to forage the coast. Cheers from Virginia,USA

[@TheFishLocker]

Never Know - I have seen you have commented on quite a few videos. Thank you for taking the time. I am glad you have enjoyed the content. I did dabble at metal detecting when I was a kid. I guess I lost interest when I didn’t find any pirate treasure. Haha.

[@jodiyoung5578]

Great video as always

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jodi. :)

[@paulsirens7259]

Sitting at home with a dose of shingles atm john :( can't find any clams or worms in there though, just feels like there are lol , still 15 mins of fun took my mind right off it thanks :) Great vid mate keep em coming.

[@princessllama2663]

ooft I've seen people with that, hope you feel better soon

[@TheFishLocker]

- Oh dear mate, thats no fun at all. Well get well soon Paul. I hope you're feeling better. :)

[@paulsirens7259]

@@TheFishLocker Appreciate the sentiments John thanks, but can I take the opportunity here to just warn your good self and anyone else unfortunate enough to get shingles that time is of the essence.... Get to the Dr quick otherwise the medicine has little chance of working, and the outcome may be surprisingly bad. ;)

[@dfghfyuh5569]

Fantastic video as always

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jason. All the best mate. :)

[@chriswright2135]

Another cracking vlog John 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Wright - Thankyou Chris. 😊👍🏻

[@stevegutshot2663]

Another beauty. Cheers Gutshot

[@TheFishLocker]

- My pleasure Steve, glad you enjoyed it mate. :)

[@trampster7306]

Nice one John - you can't beat a bit of fresh bait, and if fishing for something for the table, it increases the satisfaction relative to the effort involved! It does look like you need to join the Cornwall & district Fork straighteners club though!! ;-)

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. That fork has seen some hard times. You might even say its a bit forked. ;)

[@Molczan352]

Being in another country (not living near the sea), it would be great if you could do a shot of just the ocean waves or the stream. Just some wider shot of the countryside there? Unless, you're keeping the locations secret, then I understand why you can't. I love all the information and I enjoy seeing the ecosystem that is under the sand.

[@TheFishLocker]

- You have answered your own question I am afraid Angela. A lot of these locations are only so bountiful because they aren't widely known. I have got another video in editing that is more along the lines of what you're asking for. Shouldn't be too long to wait. ;)

[@bradleytwisdale6344]

love yo vids :D

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Bradley, all the best. :)

[@vinniedayhikerb4977]

Another awesome video!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Vinnie. All the best. :)

[@woodturnere8045]

Love your videos there always so informative keep up the great work

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Eric I am glad you think so. I think that is where you can see who actually knows what they're talking about and who is just copying what they've seen in other videos. Have you seen any of Troj's Fishing foraging vids? He's a very knowledgable guy.

[@woodturnere8045]

@@TheFishLocker thank you I do a bit of carpentry myself and now you've given me brilliant ideas to use old pallets I have lying around and turn them into something useful

[@joycehennequin8469]

Never new sandeels actually lived in the sand is this only at low tide !! Your videos are fantastic so lm going to give you a 🌟 lve only been subscribed to your channel for a while but learnt so much,thankyou John....now you have the bait let's go fishing 😃😅😁 think this year you should set yourself a challenge and see if you can the allusive John Dory,what do you reckon.All the very best 🌱 🌱 🌱

[@TheFishLocker]

Joyce Hennequin - Haha. John Dories and me have a long history. When it is my time to catch one, I’m sure I will. The sand eels bury in the sand when the tide ebbs away. As soon as the tide floods again they come out and swim around.😉👍🏻🐟

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker We used to go wading for Sandeels with a fine mesh net at low tide in the Avon estuary near Burgh Island - memories of wonderful fun in the sun, and it usually meant a boat fishing trip with my best mate was the next event!

[@TrueCrimeMysteries]

My boyfriend and I love your videos :)

[@TheFishLocker]

- That great to hear. Do you like the fishing videos swell or is it just the foraging ones?

[@TrueCrimeMysteries]

@@TheFishLocker We like both. We love how knowledgable you are!

[@TheFishLocker]

True Crime Mysteries - We’re just sharing what we love doing. 😊

[@Masterfisherman]

That's my night sorted! Gonna watch it when I get in from work 👌👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Have a good shift mate. ;)

[@Masterfisherman]

@@TheFishLocker thanks mate last hr now and its officially weekend and fish o'clock 😂

[@kittybitts567]

Interesting and fun! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Elizabeth. We wish you and your family all the very best for 2020. :D

[@britviking5960]

Great video, wish I had your knowledge

[@TheFishLocker]

Colin Stubbs - Thank you Colin, everyone started out somewhere and learn from that point. All you need is the interest and the will to want to learn. There are great books and videos around to get you started. 👍🏻😊🐚🦀

[@kitswithkaren5003]

Your video's are always interesting 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much, I am glad that you think so. :)

[@cornes33]

Great content thanks for the tips

[@TheFishLocker]

- Any time mate. Have a good weekend. :)

[@daveoldman4287]

hi john,finally getting off these 12 hour 4 on 4 off night shifts soon so will be doing a lot more collecting my own bait again locally.good film mate,cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That rotation sounds a bit harsh. By the time you're into it its time to come off them? Good luck anyway mate. Tight lines. :)

[@MJ-gq2uh]

Fun and educational to watch!

[@TheFishLocker]

Oof Oof - Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍🏻

[@gabrielcristiandelaprada4082]

Miss you guys,am still in the Yucatan jungle, principal diet is mangoes and some type of strange delicious catfish

[@TheFishLocker]

- Well at least you are away from all this Pandemic stuff!!!

[@netweed09]

I tried some Clams the other day - so so tasty; like mussels but a bit sweeter and the texture is more 'creamy' like Prawns. Luxurious eating; I wouldn't say for less because the London fisherman charged me £15 for a Kilo & he said that's a good deal! I think they were dark-coloured Quahogs. I'm after Littlenecks & Razor clams now but I heard the Razor clams are very rare.

[@TheFishLocker]

If you are buying them in the U.K., razor clams are not too rare. You can order them fresh online.

[@netweed09]

@@TheFishLocker Ah Ok, thanks so much! I will try & get round to the fresh online stores. I'll also try Billingsgate market again (East London) but they close _way_ too early, the Trader there said they start taking stuff down by 7am!! Meaning I'd have to leave home no later than 5:30am to get there lol. 🦉🦉

[@MrPhilbrooke]

Hi John , another informative and interesting vid particularly about finding sand eels. I can't understand how 2 people have given you thumbs down. Keeping it clean mate - it takes all sorts. Keep the great vids coming. Phil. Manchester.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Think about which other two lads do the same type of videos and you won't be far wrong for who those thumbs down have come from. ;)

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker If it is who I think you mean, I've already unsubscribed from one, the other could be following shortly.

[@TheFishLocker]

Trampster - You can tell who has the actual knowledge and who is just copying what they’ve seen in other people’s vids. Some videos and the wording is an absolute carbon copy of mine and Troy’s or Paul’s.

[@user-zv5cn2eh8i]

非常有意思！喜欢这种科普视频，很大自然

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am sorry, I do not understand.

[@scott9877]

@@TheFishLocker Xiao said: "Very interesting! I like this science video, very natural"

[@richardjohnson8009]

Please make a video making some fresh clam chowder! Love the videos!

[@TheFishLocker]

- We have some great ideas for when the weather gets better. :)

[@richardjohnson8009]

@@TheFishLocker I like the way you show everything around on the ground there, very entertaining for someone whos landlocked, haha.

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

Yes! Yes agree 😁🤙

[@davidbooth1100]

White rag, killer bait John m8, keep them coming. Davey.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its a brilliant bait isn't it mate. Has some cracking fish on them. ;)

[@lynjago6022]

Hi, new subscriber here. I've been watching your foraging and cook vids, and keep trying to figure out which beaches you go to. I'm a local Cornish maid who now wants to go and do that! :-)

[@TheFishLocker]

Lyn Jago - Most any Cornish beaches are full of life. Especially north coast 😉

[@lynjago6022]

@@TheFishLocker North coast is my neck of the woods! Hayle, Gwithian, Portreath, Porthtowan. All on my doorstep! :-)

[@markfletcher3728]

John, love the video but please never let on where the beaches are, they would be torn apart!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I never do Mark. Specifically for that reason. ;)

[@barkingdoggai]

An interesting addition to the narrative would be an explanation about empty clam and other chills.

[@TheFishLocker]

John Doggai - How exactly do you mean John? I’ll see what I can do. 😊👍🏻

[@darrylmcleman6456]

The oysters here in Canadian Westcoast are very tasty but you want to deep fry them in fish batter.I am not sure if those you have there are of the same flavour.You would probably like them smoked too. CHEERS!

[@TheFishLocker]

- We do plan to experiment with some different methods this year. Hopefully we find some we enjoy. :)

[@NutjobwithaMachete]

When you found that sand eel: He’s irresistible to bass. That’s why I’m in the bloody sand, leave me alone!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Yeah you're probably right. :P

[@martinbeynon5897]

Another great video, Jon you should be on tv . Great presence and passion, Uk version of David Attenborough sealife . No joke mate wish you all the best 👍😁

[@allanpowell7208]

Lots of us tell him this he don't listen, just like all the young folk today, hey I sound like my Dad

[@TheFishLocker]

- I think David Attenborough is the UK version of David Attenborough. :P The legend that is...

[@martinbeynon5897]

@@TheFishLocker Point taken can see where I went wrong with that 🙈👍

[@beowulf5982]

Thank you

[@TheFishLocker]

Beowulf 59 - It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻

[@robertmansfield7315]

hope im still on for a forage with u when im down . good vid john

[@TheFishLocker]

- We'll see what the tides and weather are like mate. ;)

[@TheNukedNacho]

Makes me want to do some foraging next time I go to the beach. The beach I usually go to has a low tide that’s a could dozen meters down from the high tide line.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is a huge tidal range. I bet you find all sorts!!

[@damianowens5066]

Nice one John our mate Mr. Shore fishing Essex would have made a deep fried banquet out of that lot! Lol 😂😉🎣👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- I've already earmarked this spot for when he comes down to see me. ;)

[@damianowens5066]

@@TheFishLocker 😂🤣 get the sweet chilli sauce ready! 😂😉👍

[@allanpowell7208]

Hey ho champ how's things? yet another great vid. Reminds me of Wells next the Sea as a kid. Keep the tradition, many never get close to this experience, Kindest regards to you and family, Allan

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Alan, just doing what we love. Take it easy mate. ;)

[@colintraveller]

Top Drawer as always , Shame the weather has been drivel for January , It's without a doubt thee worst weather for January that i can remember . I'd happily have snow than Rain .. lol ,

[@TheFishLocker]

- We have just had some insane cold snaps. Down to -4 degrees and not rising much above zero during the day then 2 days later its back to 8 degrees. Madness!

[@kenoz6908]

Love It 👍 You’ve got me wondering if a forage along the banks of the Thames at low tide might be worth a try, to see what might be about.........other than discarded supermarket trollies and old bike frames !

[@TheFishLocker]

- I would say that there is a good chance of a few different things. But Im not sure I would be in a rush to eat them. Have you seen Shore Fishing Essex's videos? He does great foraging videos from around that area. ;)

[@kenoz6908]

Thanks, I’ll check it out, amazing educational content out there when you know where to look. Cheers

[@rushmano513]

Superb watch as always, are you self taught. Fantastic knowledge.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Matt. I have been fascinated by marine life since I was a young boy, so a lot of this is knowledge gained over a lifetime. I am still learning every day mate. ;)

[@cemkorsan]

we are following you from turkey

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much from Cornwall in the UK. :)

[@KDTFishing]

Good bunch of bait there pal, or food haha I'm off fishing tomorrow if you fancy it? 😂 I'll be on me Todd somewhere, maybe piking

[@TheFishLocker]

- I wish I could, my weekend has already been filled for me. Hopefully off fishing on Monday. ;)

[@KDTFishing]

@@TheFishLocker 😂😂😂 fair enough, if you ever fancy a decent session give us a shout. Well up for it 💪💪💪

[@TheFishLocker]

KDT Fishing - Stay in touch mate. PM on the Fishlocker fb page is the best way. 😉

[@mc-yt2rc]

class act mate, we're really lucky to live on the coast. I have all of my life, but find your foraging films so informative. I keep nicking the grandson and showing off!!! ( what was it called...)

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. So long as everyones learning that the main thing mate. :P