Winter Boat Fishing 2021 - Monster Bass

[@TheFishLocker]

- Welcome to 2021. What an incredible fish to start off the year with!! Currently the bass ban in the U.K. runs until Feb 28th. Just to wet your appetite here is one we did earlier. Bass Catch and cook. 😬🐟 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnPXXp2iZtt8qdE

[@crashbang756]

Fantastic fish you caught there John....happy new year to you and the gang...👍

[@joeyyoung2851]

John, stunning bass ! What a belter! No surprise to me on you returning the fish to the sea. Another fab vlog.

[@mstrdiver]

John - a handy tip to keep the vehicle doors from freezing like at 01:00. Spray some silicone on a paper towel or rag and wipe down the rubber weatherstripping. The doors won't stick again and you won't run the risk of tearing the weatherstrip off the door.

[@lucbos7516]

What model rod is the white one ? Looks killer ))

[@terrybutler6755]

Or get the wife out of bed to warm the car up😁

[@amandasawyer4936]

A long time ago I became entranced by carp fishing (not actually, but literarily (if that's a word)) by reading "coming up for Air" by George Orwell. These videos entrance me as well. Such respect and such observation and joy in the world!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that the videos interest you so much. I am simply sharing what I love doing. 😊👍🏻

[@jackhardy1649]

As a bloke who likes nature and being around it,the bird songs that time of the morning are crystal clear and deafening.excellant video

[@TheFishLocker]

It all adds to a wonderful atmosphere at that time of day doesn’t it. I love it. 😊💙

[@tmrussell1898]

Watching that fish being released, was as good as watching it being caught, a testament to your professionalism. 👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. Just because we can take these fish for the table does not mean we shouldn't show them respect and compassion. 😊

[@cruisectrl2000]

I have to say , I really enjoy your show; you have a widespread set of interests and your conversation is open and honest and best of all are the silences like one shares with their best friends not needing to talk each other to death- I'm 72 and you are a breath of fresh air after being inundated with North American media and KZbin productions-Thank You

[@TheFishLocker]

I feel that I share your thoughts on that one. The whooping and hollering isn’t necessary all the time. Part of my love of fishing and outdoors is simply enjoying the peace and atmosphere. I am simply sharing what I love doing. Take care and have a great day. 😊🎣

[@markthespark8004]

thankyou for the ray of sunshine you bring into my life and many many other peoples lives in these difficult times you remind us there is such a thing as freedom and normality keep it up and God bless

[@TheFishLocker]

- We are just doing our best to share a bit of positivity Mark. I hope it helps. 😊🐟

[@duanekennard3298]

@@TheFishLocker You definitely do that my friend...but where others have failed....YOU HAVE SHINED ! Cheers...From your friend on the other side of the pond.

[@KitsFishing]

Well said. Thanks

[@cynnsmith9434]

Am still watching older videos at weird times because my son is still very ill in hospital and they are such a relaxing, informative watch. While your eye was on the prize of that beautiful fish mine was on that swell. My boy has a boat on the Norfolk Broads although some places have a slight swell, nothing like that, but I know you are an experienced sailor. Another great watch, thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been going to sea for most of my life, I wouldn’t be at sea if it was too dangerous. 😉

[@cynnsmith9434]

@@TheFishLocker Sorry didn't mean to imply otherwise. I am disabled now but always been on boats on inland waterways only where my sons boat is moored and Scotland which obviously are much different to being at sea. I would be useless at that even when I could balance.!

[@slschick100]

You can always tell with John has a nice fish, he gets real quiet. Way to catch 'em.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Thats concentration you're hearing. 🤣

[@tonyfox1434]

I love how you handled that bass with care, recovered it correctly and released , fantastic

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Tony. I do hope that it transfers across in our videos. We need to treat all of these things with respect and appreciation. 😊

[@johnratcliffe6438]

I put all Bass back; it pleases me immensely to see you have the same respect. Well done John.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I try to return as many as I can. I do occasionally take one if it’s a special occasion or if they won’t survive release. 👍🏻🐟

[@callumclark3358]

I know there’s no way to be sure, but I have my doubts that fish would survive. If it was a salmon, and it got handled that much, getting lifted up several times, hands in the gills and all, there would be an uproar in the comments section. Question is, is there any evidence that sea fish can tolerate the kind of treatment that would be expected to kill a game fish? I’m not being disrespectful, I really like this channel, and I’ve seen FAR worse elsewhere, with people dragging fish over rough stones and so forth, scales going everywhere, and them seeming to assume they’ll survive just because they swim away.

[@jamesoshea359]

@@callumclark3358 it's been well documented in some studies that bass caught, released and tagged often were caught in the same area a couple of years later.

[@callumclark3358]

@@jamesoshea359 Ok, I’ll not demand references to those studies, but if they were proper studies there would be handling protocols. You’d need to check them to be sure. I’m not quite ready to concede on the point that, in general, sea fish fish seem to be subjected to much rougher handling than freshwater. In part it’s understandable, sea fish are usually caught in more challenging conditions, rocks, heavy seas, moving boats and so on. Tackle tends to be heavier, and hooks are mostly large and barbed. Level of mortality is still open to question. I’m not trying to point the finger, and I’m no expert, but I just wouldn’t touch a fish’s gills if I intended to release it.

[@LittleBird777]

The Robin singing and Jack Frost pattern on the van was lovely, the skies were just incredible breath taking, lovely video as always

[@TheFishLocker]

- I do take great joy in those little nuggets of natural beauty. 😊

[@richardobrien399]

I heard and noted the Robin too, what a gift! 👍

[@barryconway]

Thanks for making and sharing this. I don't have the first idea, and - to be honest - little interest in fishing, as such, but your enthusiasm, your knowledge, and generosity in sharing what you know makes this enjoyable for me. Thank you, sir.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Barry. I am glad that even though the subject is not your preferred genre that you still found it enjoyable. Best wishes sir and take care. 😊

[@danielnash3009]

Oooohhhhh. 6 guys in a boat and paid for the day.............................. All hoping................ and the bass from heaven comes on board...... That's stories for at least a few years lol. I can remember a bass trip off Brighton. They were conspicuous by their absence...... LOVELY

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Days like this you don't remember the cold, but you remember the fish. 😉🥶🎣

[@yamiatemyugi]

The patterns on the van were amazing and that sunrise was very pretty, particularly the reflection in the water. There’s something relaxing about the camera bobbing up and down

[@TheFishLocker]

There is so much beauty in nature isn't there. 😊

[@garytaylor9474]

Another fantastic video John, you are an encyclopedia of knowledge.. Brilliant brilliant.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Gary. 👍🏻😊

[@scale2tail]

Seeing ice like that takes me back to my childhood. It never did stop me from going fishing. That first bit of warmth from the sunrise was so nice. Loved it. Fantastic mate. Thanks for sharing

[@TheFishLocker]

- It really is the best part of the day isn't it.😊

[@scale2tail]

@@TheFishLocker yes mate

[@mjadams5829]

Listen to the birds sing!! What a wonderful song to hear this early in the morning as the sun rises.... 🌞

[@TheFishLocker]

Best time of day. 😊🐟

[@pattimontreal9999]

Your morning looked a little Canadian!!! with the cold and the frost. Bass is a beauty! Too bad you cannot eat it but good on you to obey.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It was a chilly start wasn’t it. Yeah the regulations are there for a reason. It’s breeding time and that was a prime breeding stock fish. 😊🐟

[@theevanpyle]

lol 😂

[@theevanpyle]

I don’t miss the Canadian cold weather! Love the warm weather here in Grand Cayman!

[@derekroberts8637]

It doesn't stop most of our new inhabitants. It's all fair game in their eyes. Our rivers and lakes have suffered.

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Unfortunately here in Ontario... our lakes and rivers are being impacted by people not following fishing regulations. I have seen new arrivals to Canada fill 5gal buckets with undersized out of season fish on many many occasions. Not so much now... Since MNR officers carry hand held translators.

[@simonmcowan6874]

Hi there, top tip from my army days, if a freeze is forecast, put a smear of vaseline on the rubber door seals, this allows you to open the doors and without tearing the rubber off the doors or car frame, a dab over the door lock helps the key go in if you have a mechanical door lock. That bass was a monster, stay safe all of you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is a great tip. And a good excuse for the Vaseline 😉

[@travis2557]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing your awesome day. 👍👍👍👍 The little bird singing to you when your standing by the van was perfect. 🐦

[@TheFishLocker]

- I do love a morning chorus. 😊💙

[@waterboy8999]

It's a Robin, great song on a cold winter morning, how many others noticed the wee thing I wonder.

[@Shawbonez]

Nine pounder! Nice fish! It's those darn cold days that always produce something good on the line! When it's cold like that, I have to really push myself to actually go out. But, when I do, I'm glad I did!! Thanks for roughing the cold for us!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its them kinda days that separate the men from the boys isn't it. 😊

[@keegan773]

Jack Frost has painted your van. He used to do that to the inside of my bedroom windows when I was a kid.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. My first flat had single glazed windows and they were often frozen on the inside in winter. 🤣🥶

[@petetimbrell3527]

Yeah. In them days you pressed your thumb on the glass to melt a spy-hole through the morning ice, so you could see out. Kids today don't believe a word of it - well mine don't.

[@tonycamplin8607]

@@petetimbrell3527 I remember those days well and the cold lino!

[@KitsFishing]

Same here. It was colder then

[@malck234]

Same here, i remember the curtains being frozen to the glass!

[@lloydcc]

People ask me why I like fishing so much if I don't eat it a lot. I love just being out in the quiet and fish are amazing creatures.

[@TheFishLocker]

I can absolutely understand that Charles. I LOVE IT!!!

[@TrevLFC]

Minus 3 today said by a Northerner means it’s a tad chilly. Not quite coat weather.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Oh it was cold mate.

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning John. Yet another great episode. Btw top temp expected where I am = 27°C. Just saying. And snapper are running, and further south blue cod. Plenty of crayfish too. So I hear. I'd love to share with you mate. Unfortunately borders are still closed. But you're doing ok without my help. Haha. Looked like real brass monkey weather at your place. Too. Take care and stay safe. Hullo to rest of the family. Atb.

[@joeyyoung2851]

Aye, 2 foot of snow on the ground before northern lads start wearing underpants😉😂

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@joeyyoung2851 and down here in Nz in middle of our winter, it's so cold the smoke freezes when we light our home fires to keep warm. Hell of a mess when spring arrives and it thaws out.

[@lesdunn736]

@@joeyyoung2851 ha Haa Belly laughs.....

[@philipshaw5715]

Thanks John another great vid for us who's land locked. Keep em comming only chance I get of seeing the sea.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I’ll do my best Philip. Take care mate. 👍🏻

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

Funny Story: When I was young or a bit older than James.. I used to fish with my dad. He would put a sinker on my line because he didn't have the patience(nor did I) to catch a fish. What did I catch you ask? Yep... crabs. I would reel them up and of course, they would drop off. That kept me quite occupied for a LONG time! :)

[@KitsFishing]

Cool memory. Chèers. I like ti hear other peoples memories n childhood stories.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats dad skills right there. Tie some bait to your sinker and let you have some fun. haha.

[@michaelnaylor-hodgkinson991]

You made my night with this. More float in the shot with a live bait pleassssssse! I'm in the boat!

[@TheFishLocker]

I will try my best. 😉👍🏻

[@michaelnaylor-hodgkinson991]

@@TheFishLocker You are the best!

[@gavey100]

So glad I found your channel bud amazing to watch and a very knowledgeable man! Respect fella

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much mate, I'm glad to have you with us. 😊

[@martintatton8608]

A hard cold day of fishing but what a prize for perseverance! Great stuff

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Martin, yes it was a chilly one but worth it!! 😊

[@jameswilson6717]

Superb John now that’s what a call a bass pal a great result for a freezing morning makes all the effort worth while.Stay safe pal give my best to all the family 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you James. Aye it was a chilly one but with a catch like that you cannot really complain can you. Take care mate and stay safe. 😊

[@1minigrem]

My bedroom window used to look like that before my parents got central heating in the 70s!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. My first ever flat had single glazed windows and would get like that in winter too. 🥶

[@tracieoliver2307]

Just brilliant and the proper fisherman! catch and release and sticking to the law thats the way to do it and I respect that! Great video and educational at its very best Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Tracie, have a wonderful day and stay safe. 😊

[@matthewb8229]

-3C...hell, that's skiing weather! -3F...that's a bit colder... That bass not letting go of your thumb made me laugh.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Holy smokes. -3F is bloomin cold!!!!

[@markmacsherry4642]

Lovely fish, still can't understand why people give your videos the thumbs down.

[@TheFishLocker]

- As I've said before mate. Most of them are the same group of jealous rival channel owners. Subbed purely to steal ideas and information and hate on the videos. Sad really that their lives are so negative. But hey, that's life.

[@lilmeasmukbangs6803]

Love seeing vids like this of the catch, that bass was a beauty and you seem to be enjoying yourself a lot..such a beauty day as well, the tide wasn't too crazy, but still a little rough...I love fishing myself, only cuz it's so relaxing and I enjoy the time in nature, but I'm definitely not even close to how good you are...thanks for sharing!

[@TheFishLocker]

- It isn't about how good or bad you are. The main thing is that you are enjoying your passion and being outdoors. 😊

[@hooked-gsy]

Nice one John,always nice to see the big ones swim free .!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree mate. 👍🏻🐟😊

[@treyshellum6685]

Recently found your content and it’s very good, very informative and nice to watch.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Trey. Welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying the content. 😊🐟👍🏻

[@petrawislon8384]

Another great piece of film and what a fantastic bass! Thank you for sharing

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Petra. 😊

[@colinsmith993]

Great to see you putting the Bass back to live again, I also get several big Bass every year and I also insist that they all go back regardless of who on the boat caught it.

[@TheFishLocker]

- The largest fish ones should all go back IMO. Prime breeding stock and the 4-5lbers taste better anyway. 😊

[@colinsmith993]

Hi many thanks for your response to my comment, I have been a very keen sea angler for over 50 years over here in Lincolnshire fishing mostly the east coast especially around the wash and Humber however over the years I have fished practically all areas of the UK. I have so much I would like to ask you but in one message that would be rather ridiculous!! I would however like to ask a simple question which is what is the retractable landing net you use? Thanks Colin.

[@tonycamplin8607]

With it frozen like that it was lucky that your boat cover didn't crack in pieces when you took it off. Fantastic bass, well done.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I did have to pour out some of my flask onto the edge to get it open. lol.

[@adrianneedham2373]

Smashing Sunrise and a cracking bass great way to start the year 👏👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers Adrian. Aye it was a fine start to the year wasn't it. 😊

[@thomasmccormick399]

Great bass John. Most people wouldn't be bothered getting up early and going out in them conditions. Great vid.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I guess that just goes to show. Nothing ventured - nothing gained. 😊

[@Angrypostman1977]

Wow John what a bass even without the ban i wouldn't keep a fish of that size its breeding stock i only keep fish between 3 and 5 lb mate

[@TheFishLocker]

- I’m with you Gavin. 😉🐟👌🏻

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done John for releasing that bass. Top man.

[@TheFishLocker]

- The big ones should be released IMO. Prime breeding stock right there. 😊

[@leemartin2978]

As starts to the New Year go , that’s an absolute belter (assuming the date in your van is correct) beautiful

[@TheFishLocker]

- You're one of the only folks to note the date. Yes it was correct. 😊

[@spfbaits]

Gota be in it to win it. Thanks for getting out in the cold to provide the great content 👍🏻🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

- You certainly do mate. 😊🐟🎣

[@shorefishingessex]

Beautiful bass, I'm having trouble catching fish the size of the livebait you used in this vid in my local estuary John!! Makes the freezing cold, early start worth the effort, what a start to 2021, well done mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers mate. It’s hard going at this time of year isn’t it. Do you get any decent flounder fishing your way? Ours has died a death over the past 5 or 6 years. I blame the increase of seals in the estuaries.

[@shorefishingessex]

It's a problem here too John, the flounder are around but not in the numbers they used to be, they are one of my favourite fish to catch as I cut my teeth shore fishing years ago catching flounder from the tidal Thames, catches into double figures were commonplace, not anymore though sadly. I never thought about the seals before but their numbers have increased around my parts as the flounder numbers have decreased, whatever the cause it's a shame as it's another, so called bread & butter fish taken away from the shore angler in the South East along with eels, codling, plaice, scad & dover sole, we even used to have a good run of twaite shad but I haven't heard of one being caught in years.

[@tony16146]

Awesome bass... Catch and release is the way forward... Credit to you.. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I believe so too Anthony. 😉👍🏻

[@MikeandHelen1]

It wasn't long ago that your lure choices were either an Eddystone eel or the chrome door handle of a Hilman Imp.

[@TheFishLocker]

- The skerries is a close adaptation of the eddistone eel.

[@reiverone]

I found the best shaped chrome wing mirror was off the Ford Corsair, perfect shape.

[@aceland64]

We have just moved to St keverne from Surrey and you have inspired us to get out and do some fishing , and enjoy our new coast line

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats brilliant. Good luck. 😊

[@markfetherston1822]

What an absolute beauty. That’s the biggest I’ve seen. I wasn’t sure you’d be out fishing so soon, - great to see the video. Really enjoyed it. Aren’t you a British record holder for the largest bass?

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Mark. Aye, I never stop fishing mate. I would have been out Christmas Day if Jim hadn't tempted me with his cooking. haha. Yes I am the current British record holder for shore caught bass. 😊

[@megagatvol]

Probably the best fishing channels ever...

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much. 😊

[@Ryandawson018]

Brilliant bass that John well. Done mate.. To the 4 dislikers stop being jealous nobs... Cracking vid John

[@jesso777]

Everyone knows those dislikers are scum scum scum

[@TheFishLocker]

- I think we all know who they are. Subbed just to troll and hate 😉

[@jesso777]

@@TheFishLocker not the vegans???!!! Da da da (SFX)

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Great to use the boat sometimes year round rather than winter storage.Keep everything working ( steering shift and throttle cables etc.) Batteries like to move and shake too,rather than sit stored.FISH FOR SUPPER !!! Darryl in Canada!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree mate. Things ( like people ) start to fall apart if they sit still too long. 😊

[@anthonymagill3714]

I would have pulled the covers back over my head and sent the wife. Was out mouth of the river could last week and blanked.

[@anthonymagill3714]

That was the river foyle

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Nothing ventured nothing gained mate. If I'd sent Hannah she would have been back an hour later with a coffee and got back into bed. lol.

[@lightwingduck]

thx for your sea fishing, its always fun to watch it from no sea country. good luck

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad you enjoy joining us. 😊

[@p35flash97]

Love you fish locker. Love all three of ya'll from Mississippi, USA! It's much warmer here.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much, best wishes and good health to you guys and take care. 😊

[@bonnielooseswank6803]

Beautiful Bass ! Always a pleasure watching you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Bonnie. 😊

[@Deathst4lker]

Great day and a cracking Bass John ! Nice one. Any day on the boat beats a day in the office - or frankly anywhere else :) Nice one - cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Thats the truth!! 😉🎣

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Here in Canada we use flotation suits. No need for life jacket or PFD. Mustang is the brand we use. We fish all year in Ontario. If you wind up in the water.... you can survive for a very long time. they're buoyant and keep the water out. They come in very bright colors so rescue can see you better. They also have reflective tape on the shoulders.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I have seen and used them in jobs before. They are very good when out in bad seas and cold weather but here weighing them up I don't think I would ever fish in conditions I felt justified one.

[@chrisjpainter]

Freezing cold and still the robin sings. Lovely way to start the day

[@TheFishLocker]

- I do love a morning chorus. 😊

[@richardhayward6677]

Hi RICHARD here happy new year, cracking bass John well done. It looked like a Welsh bass going south for the winter(ha ha). Keep it up during these hard times. Your a breath of fresh air my friend. Tight lines Richard

[@TheFishLocker]

- How can you tell it was a welsh one? Was it the webbed fins? 😉😛

[@elizabethgrant4907]

Those cold frosty mornings and bass on the hook in beautiful surroundings, what could be better 🎣🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

- So many people don't ever see that time of day and it is a real shame.

[@therickpound]

Great trip, nice n fresh, super banter, nice bit of C&R, cheers for your time.

[@TheFishLocker]

- My pleasure Rick. Take care bud. 😊

[@bonusfishfox1]

Hello pal , cracking bass ! A just reward for a hard day , it’s just as important to demonstrate that these things don’t just jump into the boat and need working for. I’ll look forward to the shore sessions , in the meantime happy new year to yourself Hannah and The little man himself.xx

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats it mate. Not every day is an easy one and its often misrepresentative with the videos because when its a bad day there isn't a video. Haha. Best wishes mate and stay safe. 😊

[@joycehennequin8469]

Hello John,lve been trying to watch this video for two days or so 😒 but always something to do . Anyway it was so worth it...goodness me that frost was incredible but so very beautiful brrrrr.l keep saying you can't better your videos but this one was right up there,what a glorious morning a flippin heck what a fish 😲 a perfect specimen,let could see the pleasure in your face...well done John 👏👏👏 all the very best and regards to your beautiful family 🌱🌱🌱💕🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Joyce. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. I was a hard days fishing but if you're only going to catch one fish - that's a good one to catch. haha. 😊

[@ColdSpearo]

I know it’s childish but I chuckle every time you tell us to keep an eye on your float to save you turning around. Little things please little minds as they say. A bass that big is still yet to find itself on the end of my spear. This year hopefully! Awesome watch as always. Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

Seeing the size of this fish's head and shoulders I was sure it was going to be a 10lb fish. Maybe I'll run into her again when she's bigger 😉😛

[@ericbodley2019]

What a fabulous Bass, brilliant , well done John. cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

- She was a beaut wasn't she mate. Fine fat fish.😊

[@drew4503]

What a start to the year with that bass your smile was nearly as wide as the John dory day. Thanks John you never fail to deliver wonderful posts.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. It is my pleasure. Have a wonderful day. 😊

[@insertpienow]

we don't get many frosts like that in a year............appreciate your work.....thanks for sharing

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure mate. Aye it was a cold one. 😊

[@petermcgrath7887]

Thanks John, that was really needed. I was just starting to think I've completed all fishing videos on KZbin!

[@TheFishLocker]

- You must have really been putting in the hours. I think we have 100+ fishing videos and 200 on the channel in total.

[@petermcgrath7887]

@@TheFishLocker A parent of 2 in lockdown with little or nothing else to do, I'm not far off doing all of KZbin!

[@TheFishLocker]

@@petermcgrath7887 😆🤣

[@mikey2864]

Brilliant. My 'vicarious fishing' for the evening. Very much appreciated. Big smile on my face.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad you could join me Mikey.😊

[@andyharris17able]

Great fish , beautiful blue sky , that's good enough in my book .

[@TheFishLocker]

- good enough for me too Andy. 😊

[@patrickdonnelly514]

Stunning fish john. Fair play for going out in that weather

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Patrick. Aye it was a bit nippy. Haha.

[@ackosadventures2486]

Worth all the effort for that one fish what a beauty ❄️❄️👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- I don't mind catching just one if its going to be that one. lol.

[@corbfisher]

Wow, what a bass. Ah the challenges of winter fishing and content creation! At least your guides didn't freeze up, lol.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Tell me about it mate. Some workshop filming coming up I feel.

[@stephenbrown783]

Mind blowing John . Thanks for sharing your holiday.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊

[@angelamulkey5597]

Thank you so much for the video. Really needed it for my sanity. Things have gone crazy here in the states. Best to you and yours.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Angela and have a wonderful day. 😊

[@Fazbats1]

Hell of a sunrise that was, Beautiful sky mate. Well done on the Bass, Cracking fish. Another great video 👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers mate. 😉👍🏻🐟

[@Ari_Calamari]

That bass was awesome. Winter fishing is almost always slow here in the lower part of the north atlantic, so a bass that size is a huge prize. And it’s good letting those massive fishes go, as they are great for the gene pool.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree Arian, big healthy fish like that are prime breeding stock aren't they. IMO best table size bass are 4-5lb 😊

[@anthonyharrison8584]

As Bycatches go, I'd definitely take that,,, another good video John, and all the best for the coming year 🎣🎣👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Aye mate, not bad when they're that size are they. haha.

[@mariusetibu6448]

It's 01:50 and I just saw this video from 2021. That's a very good bass. I enjoy watching and listening to details and try to get more information. Last year I have seen on one of your video using a slow pitch jig gold/orange zebra( sidewinder Thor) with a spinning rod. I have bought it and I was surprised to see catching with almost every single drop. I couldn't believe it. Thanks for sharing & explain so much. I would love to be out there but I can't travel... Restrictions. Best wishes for 2021

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure sir. I am simply sharing what I know and love doing. 😊🎣

[@BoringFisherman]

New subscriber here from Oregon, USA I dont know how I havent found your channel before. Some great content. Thank you. Also I would love to see a walk around of your boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Welcome to our channel sir. The good thing about just finding us is now you have loads of great videos to catch up on. Have a great day 😉🎣

[@andrew-ge3sz]

Fantastic fish well deserved after the cold start keep up the great work 🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Andrew. 😊

[@DanVerde]

Love how you can still see the 🌒🌙🌒🌙

[@TheFishLocker]

Lovely isn't it.

[@salfordlad4557]

Superb fish, when I saw your frozen boat I thought Johns keen! Goes to show effort equals reward what a great start to 2021.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats it mate. Plenty of folks still asleep in their warm beds. Effort = Reward.

[@tombenney5070]

Cracking fish to start the new year off with and hooked nicely too. Lets hope there's more giants to come 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- I like the sound of that Tom. 😊

[@gary.southamptonangler]

What a cracking bass another awesome vid as usual happy new year to the fishlocker family what a great start to the year

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers Gary. Aye, perfect start to the year. 😊

[@timothycleaver766]

Ah I remember those cold days from when I lived in southern Tasmania; yep grew up and lived under the Esperance mountain range, frost, snow and sometimes -10.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Wow. That is cold!! 🥶

[@ozzmosisable]

Just great!!! All the best wishes for you and all your family! Stay safe!Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much and best wishes to you. 😊

[@simonattwood6100]

I said to myself I would cry if you let that fish go ... and I did! Then you explained the bass ban. That would have looked great deboned from the back and stuffed with fennel mash!

[@TheFishLocker]

Both are very valid points. It would have been great, but the bass ban if for a reason. 😊

[@grahamporter5415]

Thanks again John. Fantastic bass, unable to get out I do'nt understand how far I can travel! Best wishes from Hampshire.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Stay local mate. If you don't have a beach or boat local. Best not to go I'm afraid.

[@kylelewis4685]

What an amazing looking bass. I love those mustad circle hooks for perfect hook ups like that one. I would say that I would probably have stayed in bed with temps that low. LOL cheers to you for getting stuck in on a cold day like that...

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. That fish alone made it worth getting out of bed for. 😊

[@teresamcguire3147]

My husband and I went deep sea fishing a few years ago. We had a great time and caught lots of red snapper. I supplied the chum...lol.... But I also caught the most and biggest fish. I wish I had taken pictures but I would like then fish til I caught something then puke again while the deck hands removed the fish from my line... Next time I'm definitely getting some Dramamine for sea sickness!! You brought back a great memory for me! Fantastic video!😂😂😂

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. I have seen many anglers do just that thing Teresa. Spend half the day ill then catch the biggest fish. lol. 😆🎣

[@jocrow3219]

Beautiful morning- watching a lot of your winter fishing videos because I am thinking of going fishing one time this winter 👍🏼 Keep up the amazing uploads 🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much, I hope the winter videos were useful to you. 😊

[@gregd8880]

Awesome to see the float go down, must be so hard to fish two rods and get the camera pointing at the float but it makes amazing viewing. Love watching a live bait float! Nice work, thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It’s not easy. A bit of a juggling act at time but occasionally it all works out. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@chriscaron8699]

Hello Fish locker , Happy New Year to you and your family and obviously , well done on the fantastic fish. Quick suggestion , it'd be great , when fishing on a drift , to let us know which way is the drift. (Hand gestures left to right or back to front etc ... ) Thank you so much for taking time to read and for your consideration. All the best. Chris.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I literally show and explain that exact thing in the video Chris.

[@chriscaron8699]

@@TheFishLocker Thank you, thank you and also , thank you. Just to let you know how much your response shows a dedication and passion for what you're doing. Soooooo , thank you and keep it up. Sincerely Chris

[@fatfish6839]

As ever a very well presented vid john What a cracking winter bass beautiful bar of silver 👏👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks mate, tight lines. 😊

[@tadhghayden8440]

Yea great sea legs....super light on the water...not many bass bring you around the boat like that. Me I let back my special fish...an artic skur..can't spell it...Cool sighting!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Yeah, you know when I'm taking my time or I go for the net that its a special fish. 😉🎣

[@stevebarlow3154]

The bird is called an Artic Skua, one of four European species of Skua. It was a long way south of its normal habitat.

[@simonknox5580]

Lovely Bass to start the new year John. Great video and content as always. Good luck for 2021 mate

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Simon. 😊