Shore Fishing For Beginners - Float Fishing, Bait and more! | The Fish Locker

This is the second day I spent at this mark and it was even more successful than the first! More fishing hints and tips to make your shore fishing session as successful as possible. Float fishing a basic method and fishing the bigger baits at distance. A couple pf very welcome catches in this video. I hope you enjoy it.
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Here are links to some of the tackle I used in this video. I hope to helps.
Seat Box/Tackle Box - bit.ly/3RDAbDF
SL20sh - bit.ly/3nGtdyP
Penn Spinfisher 7500LC - bit.ly/3nIPMmC
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C&R Specimen X - bit.ly/35FHrd1
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[@stephenhowlett6345]

I’m no longer able to go fishing so it’s great to be able to watch someone else who really enjoys the craft do it for me, I could almost smell the sea so brings back loads of memories. You do a good video son really nice to watch.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thankyou Stephen, I am glad I could take you along with me fishing. I hope you enjoy the rest of our sessions and all the best. :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Py Scho - Thank you and I agree. Sometimes the actual catching is secondary to the enjoyment of being out there. 😊🎣

[@aidanfinnegan7655]

I'm really happy for ya mate

[@oxyrisin]

Py Scho No disrespect, but why can’t you fish anymore? Just curious

[@sherrirowan5049]

So nice to meet Lizzy. James has replaced her fishing spot. Lol. Really fun shore fishing trip. Much love to all❤

[@korzer]

Stonking Ray I'd love to catch a fish like that and awesome to see them released. Good man

[@fractur3s]

I simply cannot stop watching your videos

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad you are finding them good viewing mate. :)

[@rosemarywatson8145]

Gorgeous family. So proud of you John. Spending time with your daughter. An amazing family man. Yes as you know girls love being with their dads too. Enjoy while u can.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Sadly Rosemary I think I am now getting "uncover" by the day. Take care and best wishes to your family. :D

[@kittybitts567]

You're a great dad and your daughter is adorable. Amazing fishing as usual. Very impressive!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I'm not sure about that, but like so many others, I try my best.

[@kittybitts567]

@@TheFishLocker kids all over the UK would be blessed to be raised the way you're raising your kids. Tight lines and keep up the great work.

[@richardalun-jones3319]

As a coarse fisherman making a move to the sea, I can only thank you for such interesting & instructive advice. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFishLocker]

richard alun-jones - Richard, It is absolutely my pleasure. That is why I do these vids or make the posts on The Fishlocker fb page. Fishing ( all fishing ) is my absolute passion and I love sharing it with people. Especially if it helps them enjoy fishing to. Give me a comment or a message if you have any questions or suggestions. You may have some hint and tips that I could learn from. 😊🎣👍🏻

[@oxyrisin]

Just discovered this channel and can’t stop watching. You guys have such different species of fish there than we do here in the states. I live in NJ and Fla and it’s completely different fishing. And we have the sun!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Yes the sun is something we do not get lots of. Im also jealous of your striped bass. You get some absolute monsters!!! Our top out at about 20lb. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos and tight lines. ;)

[@gatsby4985]

Great father and daughter fishing day, memories are made of this. Congrats on PB, what a lovely Ray from shore! Hopefully will be taking my daughter and son out for a bit of small boat fishing this summer. Keep the vids coming, really appreciate the knowledge you impart on boat and shore fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Gatsby - Thankyou very much, it’s my pleasure. I’m a true believer in sharing what you know. Especially when it can help others enjoy something I’m so passionate about. We had a great day, she has been coming out on boats with me since she was very young. Hopefully it will encourage an appreciation for the life outdoors. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@yvonnerose7761]

Absolutely love fishing. We have a house on the water. But when I can't get down there to fish love watching your videos!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Yvonne Rose - Thank you very much Yvonne. I am so glad that you are enjoying our content. We absolutely love getting out on the boat or the shore. 😊🎣🛥🐟🦀🦞

[@allendean9807]

I’ve been watching the american reality show titled ‘alone’.... i would love to see you destroy the competition with your fishing skills!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha, we have joked about those type of programs before. I would come back having put on weight.

[@wetkneehouston6293]

@@TheFishLocker yeah you would as well 😂 with foraging alone you'd be sorted as long as there isn't red tide but I'm sure hooks and line would be one of your 10 items. There was a guy on there that actually made his own canoe, amazing to be honest. One guy won just by eating slugs!

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

I love watching your vids, I live on an island and you've inspired me to take up fishing again after thirty years. Thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is wonderful to hear. Good luck and tight lines Chris. 👍

[@davidschwartz9636]

Thanks for posting this video. You're videos are so well produced and edited, it almost as if you are there fishing with a mate. A mate that's very knowledgeable on the subject, and puts you right with so many good tips to make your fishing better and more enjoyable. Also, really good to see you out fishing with your daughter.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed the video David, take care and tight lines. 😊

[@timothywilliams4089]

@@TheFishLocker Hi,great vid once again; amatewith a trawler showedme how to skin a skate wing using a butchers knife. Often cooked wings in hotels/reastaurants, poached in a court bouillon(water vinegar herbs), served with a black caper butter,.....lovely.

[@neilcole3406]

Nice to see the ray go back!

[@TheFishLocker]

- We like to return as many fish as possible and don't keep of the rays we catch, especially not a big breeding female like that. Glad you are enjoying working through the vids Neil. ;)

[@nicolejohnson5546]

Very informative. I live squished between 2 small lakes and have no luck with the fish so thank you for the tips and tricks!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@yak6896]

I dig your videos, man. It makes me wish I wasn't landlocked in suburbia. Cheers!

[@TheFishLocker]

Yak P. Aris - My wife and I lived in the city for a while before our son was born. I hated it. Constantly pining for the sea. 🎣🐟🛥

[@johngovus6580]

Love the way you look after the fish, nice to see

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure. I hope that more people follow this example in their own fishing.

[@jordanleigh4726]

I kinda screamed a bit telling you to look at the rod when you caught that beautiful ray haha . Keep the good work up I absolutely love the videos you’re putting out and god bless to you and you’re family you are a very lucky man 🇮🇪💪🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. The number of times I have seen bites going on over my shoulder watching back in editing. Haha.

[@dreamlivin6377]

Well presented and you obviously love the sport that you know so well,, keep it up

[@TheFishLocker]

Lizzy Arbon - Thankyou Lizzy. It is my absolute passion. And to be able to share it with my kids and family is just amazing. 😊🎣👍🏻🐟

[@manwithnoname3609]

That's it I need to get my gear out again. Thanks for the kick I needed 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Wo wo wo. Calm down tiger. Have you seen the weather outside? Haha. Im glad you enjoyed our video and its encouraged you to get the rods out. Good luck and let us know how you get one ;)

[@MarieReese]

Nice-sized fish you caught. I like fishing too. Great job! San Diego California. 👍 👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you. All the best from Cornwall in the UK

[@MikeandHelen1]

That's the best bite I've seen on a beach rod. Fantastic!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it

[@steve.w3440]

Thanks John, i'm not a beginner, but I enjoyed watching the first and second episodes of this beginners guide (I enjoy all your videos to be fair) Congrats on the pb ray mate, she was a beauty. Keep up the good work John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sussex Seagull - I’m very glad to hear that. It’s a fine line I’ve found in giving enough grass roots information without it seeming too basic for the seasoned angler. If you have any tips or suggestions about the fishing or how you think the vids could be better please let me know. I’m always keen to learn. 👍🏻😉

[@fitzbarbel]

Crackin piece John, Lizzie showing us how it's done on the rocks, too. Coming from the North West near all those Welsh marks and the Mersey, I miss the sea from here on the Trent. Still, I can get to Filey and Whitby once this bloody pandemic is canned...some proper fish n chips from a rock mark or the beach around Filey...Ooh jesus!! Many won't know the joys of Yorkshire Fish & Chips done in beef fat...murder on the heart but a blessing on the pallet.

[@TheFishLocker]

You cannot beat Whitby fish and chips mate.

[@TheGameCamer360]

Great video, I realise this is an old video now and your definitely far more experienced than I am but a little tip for your shallow float setup, when I fish shallow like this with a float I take an old set of feathers and cut them down so there is only 3 of the hooks left, and I just slightly weight the bottom of the trace with a big split shot, has worked a real treat!

[@TheFishLocker]

I do that for garfish. I cast it as far as I can and let it drift to a distance then slowly retrieve it. Killer for garfish.

[@branislavmajkuth7411]

Just found your channel, this is second video I watched and can't wait to see more.. keep doing what you doing mate, well done

[@TheFishLocker]

- Welcome to our channel sir, thank you for subscribing and I hope you enjoyed the rest of our content. 😊

[@markdunbar8219]

I used to take my daughter fishing she loved it and has fond memories of us fishing would take her snorkelling as well love your blogs happy Xmas to you your family and your followers 🎅...my daughter is 34 now has her own family they grow up quick 🤔

[@TheFishLocker]

- Being able to teach and share these things with our children has been one of my life true joys. It is truly wonderful isn't it. All the best to you and your family and have a great Christmas. :)

[@TheAutisticAngler]

Some lovely shore caught fish there John, thanks for the video.

[@TheFishLocker]

The Autistic Angler - No worried mate. You’ve been knocking the vids out lately. Getting some good sessions in down your way. Well done 👍🏻🎣

[@real_wakawaka]

nice to see you fish with your daughter and son. I cant wait to do the same when they are older to do it properly. I did it last year with my daughter catching mackerel... she loved it.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have been waiting since before I had children to be able to do this. It is wonderful isn't it. 😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Another 'cracking' video (to use one of your favourite words) thanks John. They are always so relaxing, informative & well produced videos they are addictive. I am NOT a fisherman, when fish see me coming they laugh & go the other way, but I love watching your videos & I am glad there are so many that I have yet to catch up with. Cheers to both you & your family & stay safe & well. Don from South Aust.

[@martinmarrero3996]

Hard to leave when the bite is starting lol great video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Martin Marrero - Yes it is mate, but when it’s time to go. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Still got some great fishing in. 😉🎣🐟

[@gileswhitehead7437]

Beautiful fish, nature looks after us anglers!

[@TheFishLocker]

Giles Whitehead - It brings us such joy. 😊🎣

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Loved this video thanks for sharing. When i go rock fishing ilike to have one on the bottom and one float or spinning. Nice Ray and codling.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Nigel, yes I always like to mix it up a bit and cover a few bases. It makes more sense doesn't it. And keeps you busy. Glad you enjoyed the video, tight lines and all the best. :)

[@daniellarmour3521]

You can get a little tub of mussel meat from Asda for a pound which make good bait for a float rig

[@TheFishLocker]

- You can collect a tub of them on the rocks for nothing. 😊

[@daniellarmour3521]

The Fish Locker doesn’t stay on the hook as well though 😁

[@oneday7672]

Just came across your channel now - amazing. Love the style and your manner. Great relaxing video!👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

One Day - Thank you very much. Welcome to our channel and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@Ethanf2107]

Well done on you're pb. Great session mixing it up and getting the rewards.....👍

[@TheFishLocker]

EAF 2107 - Thanks. I was happy when I caught it. I was even happier when I weighed it!! Haha. Like I said I usually try a few different things, especially when things aren’t working. It can often save a session from disaster. 👍🏻🎣

[@roydass3597]

I used to fish there I recognized where your fishing from the video a good mate of mine an i would fish there about 3 to nights a week when we where on night shift when we were in your 20s thanks for the memories cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

- It can be a great mark can't it. Tight lines Roy. 😊

[@roydass3597]

@@TheFishLocker I,m 68 now and live in Australia once again thanks for the memories.

[@JagdgeschwaderX]

Can't beat fishing with the kids :) My daughter also caught a few nice wrasse last summer, we had a great time on the rocks the wife was even good enough to deliver us a pizza and chips once 🤣. Congrats on the PB

[@TheFishLocker]

Nikko Bee - That’s how great memories are made mate. Not day at home with the TV. My wife really enjoys fishing too so comes with us whenever she can. We really try to be an “outdoors” family it’s great fun, especially living where we do. 👍🏻🎣

[@thedirtyfecker]

If you bait elastic some cotton wool onto your hook and dip it in fish oil if possible, you can also use a small strip of mackerel it works really well for garfish. Gars have narrow beaks and many rasping teeth. They get their teeth tangled in the cotton wool and it really helps with hook ups.

[@TheFishLocker]

That is a very good tip. I have read similar about catching marlin on twine with no hook. They get in snarled up in their beak. 👍🏻

[@willhayes8255]

Red letter session! Some good tips aswell. Congratulations on the pb. Inspired to get back on it for a Thornie!

[@TheFishLocker]

Will Hayes - Definitely turned out well mate. Thanks, it’s taken a while to break that 10lb barrier!! They’re a species that I often gets overlooked but I really like them. Really interesting to look at. During the summer down here the local thornies get a jet black nose. Not sure if it’s breeding colours or what?

[@theportsmouthangler7297]

Awesome video as usual mate! What a day! I’ve never really used a float but I’m looking forward to giving it a try.

[@TheFishLocker]

Portsmouth Angler - Thanks mate. A little scratching float rig like that is a great way to not only pass the time whilst you’re waiting for something bigger but is a really fun way of fishing - I think so anyway. Summer time using live prawn is deadly for wrasse and bass. 😉🤫

[@simonross8218]

Since finding your channel, this is what I love about yout vlogs - transparency and explaining everything, no hidden secrets! You have highlighted for me, a couple of things that I used to do, but somehow don't anymore! Keep up the good work! PS. My PB Thornback was from the River Mersey (Wirral side) 18.2lbs, that was 9yrs ago now. Thought it was a snag and tried pulling for the break - then the snag took off down River😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Simon Ross - Thankyou very much Simon, really glad you are enjoying the content. As you say, nothing fancy, no secrets just sharing what we love doing. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟

[@dynaman1600]

Fantastic love watching your footage. Will keep watching . Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Nick, glad you're enjoying it mate. 😊

[@dunnmatter6441]

Great days fishing. Good job

[@TheFishLocker]

DUNN MATER - Thanks bud, it’s nice when things go to plan. I hope you enjoyed the vid. 👍🏻🎣

[@fitzbarbel]

Well...So good I watched it twice it seems. Thanks again, lad!

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time bud. 😊

[@rotostrokes5856]

Great vids, iv'e been thinking about going shore fishing for ever as the west Clare coast is only 30mins away. When the kids were young we dabbled but no luck so now i'll try again with a simple float rig. Thanks for providing great advise.

[@NaTopcho]

Great vid dude... And it is a pleasure to see someone releasing fish. Most of the times I am out there fishing I don't take any fish only when the wife ask me to get her fresh one for dinner and it's only for her ( I eat only fresh mackerel) so everything goes back in the water. Exelent education vid for beginners( always good to have several methods for fishing... you never know what's hiding near the shore). Love your vids. All the best.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ivan Topchiyski - Thankyou very much Ivan, I fully agree with you. We try to release probably 95% of the fish we catch. Unless it’s something special or it’s deep hooked etc and won’t survive. Tight lines 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@kevinmidwinter265]

Only just found your channel. And I'm well happy I did to be fair cracking content please keep them coming mate

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Kevin and welcome to the channel. I hope you enjoy the rest of our content and if you have any questions just give the vid a comment. I'll do my best to get back to you. Tight lines mate.

[@itslowtide4690]

Enjoying your videos. I appreciate your detail in explaining things.

[@TheFishLocker]

PNWSillyHeart - It is my pleasure. I hope the videos help people learn new things and enjoy a sport that has brought me so much pleasure through my life. 😊🎣💙

[@colingoodland4596]

Enjoyed sat on the rocks watching John...Thanks for the trip! Great session, think you half expected a ray...but not two and a pb! It really came over you did not expect a codling! Some great tips too. Cheers till next time

[@TheFishLocker]

Colin Goodland - I am glad you enjoyed watching. The target was rays. I always hope for a PB 😛 - and yes you are absolutely right, I did not expect a codling.haha. I’ve had them there before from the shore and the boat but it was still a very welcome surprise. If you have watched the “How to...” vid for my version of the up and over rig it is this mark that I describe using it on. Mentioning rays, Huss, straps and the very occasional codling 😉

[@deanhendricks9365]

Great video, well done on releasing the codling. Top man

[@TheFishLocker]

dean hendricks - Thanks Dean. Really glad you enjoyed the video. As you will see from my other videos we release 95% of the fish we catch - unless for bait or deep hooked/won’t survive. We are great supporters of conservation and believe that we need to take care of our fish stocks, especially when it comes to fish like cod and bass that are in decline, they really need to be handled with care. Tight lines. 👍🏻🎣

[@johnwood2223]

As you are putting most of the fish you catch back, have you considered not using a two hook rig where there's more possibility of deeply gorged hook that you might have difficulty disgorging the lower hook like you had with the ray, possibly badly damaging the fish getting it out or leaving the hook behind? I was glad that you got got the lower hook out. That said I love your enthusiasm and your love of the fish.

[@TheFishLocker]

I find that when compared side by side the number of deep hooking cases when using just using singles favours the pennels. The top hook catches the mouth so the second is never swallowed very far. Whereas a single can sometimes go all the way down. But a good question well put. 👍🏻😊

[@mattwebster675]

Another brilliant vid mate. Ur've got me agitated now." As I want to get out their and start fishing. " but due to something wrong with my right kidney." I'm very much grounded at the moment. As ive said before, keep up with the great vid's. I wish you could get ur own TV channel and get to do ur own thing." Cause you know your stuff" and explain everything you do very well. Tight lines. Matt

[@TheFishLocker]

Matt Webster - Oh no, well fingers crossed you’re up and fishing soon Matt. I’m really glad you’re enjoying the vids and that the content is useful to you. It’s great to know that the information is coming across well and it’s not just a “look at this fish” video. 👍🏻🎣😁

[@mattwebster675]

@@TheFishLocker I get what u mean. I watched a few vid's on how to catch bass, the other day and saw them cast out a couple of times and suddenly a bass was on the floor flapping about ". U didn't see them hooking up" and playing the fish."and then landing it. Which is all important to the vid". U my friend have hit the nail on the head ! U explain in detail what ur doing, what ur going to target and also explain in detail about different aspects of things as ur fishing. My Mrs has got on to me for a few years now" about making fishing vid's. But I've got major spine damage which has got worse over the last 20 years or so and this year could be my last year fishing. I'm hoping I hav a bit longer than that to go." But time will tell ? But all the same " just keep those vid's coming mate as it gives me something to watch when iam stuck in the house and not out fishing. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Matt Webster - I’m really sorry to hear you are laid up and can’t get fishing - which is something you clearly enjoy a lot. I would definitely encourage you to do some vids if it’s something you think you would enjoy. It would be a terrible shame for all that accrued experience and knowledge of yours to not be getting shared with people. Give it a go mate 👍🏻🎣 In the mean time I will try and keep the vids coming 😉

[@TheFishLocker]

Matt Webster - When I sat down and thought about doing the vids and which ones to do next etc. I looked around at what was about, some are great but a lot are either a bit daft or don’t actually teach/share an awful lot. I really wanted to be able to help folks learn. And hopefully in return they would share what they have learnt to others. Fishing is my passion, and I love seeing people enjoying catching fish. If we all shared what we know, we’d all know a lot more. 👍🏻

[@mattwebster675]

@@TheFishLocker yes i feel the very same way. My goal in life was to win the lottery and by a 50ft boat and every Sunday take kids out fishing" totally free of charge."and teach them how to fish." Rather than them hanging around causing bother somewhere. When I was aged 20, my dad bought a 21ft boat for me and I used to take all the kids around my neighbourhood out fishing for just £2- for 6 - 8 hours fishing. Just enough to cover my diesel cost and to help replace lost fishing gear. Yes I suppled 8 boys with fishing rods, reels and tackle as well. My back is completely done in now. And it's a struggle just to get out fishing now and then. But iam glad ur on the ball and ur heading in the right direction when it comes to making videos. Just keep the bedroom ones private though. Lol 😃 😃 In a series note" I wish you the very best with your vid's mate" and iam sure you will do well. Matt

[@150rents]

great vid did know you could catch mackeral and garfish in the winter

[@TheFishLocker]

laurance moseley - The last week has been great for them round Falmouth.

[@reminaftel8069]

Congratulations on the p.b. mate, you had one hell of a smile walking up the rocks.

[@TheFishLocker]

remi naftel - Haha. That’s why we do it mate. I just love fishing!!! It’s taken some doing breaking that 10lb barrier so I was even happier once I’d weighed it. 👍🏻😁

[@gabrielcristiandelaprada4082]

Good stuff,reminded me of so much I had forgotten

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Gabriel, life is a learning experience. :D

[@amandacarrington2718]

Ive been randomly watching for days and i cant stop. Love the content, so cool how you explain what everything is and how to do everything youre doing. You live in a beautiful place as well!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Carrina, we are simply sharing what we love doing. Hopefully by explaining everything it will help others to enjoy it to. :D

[@jamesrobinson3612]

Loving your videos John! Im moving to Falmouth area in the summer, We only have one life and I will be very happy spending a lot of my time fishing cornwall! Ive fished rivers and pools in the midlands for 30 yrs and so excited to have the change of sea fishing....hopefully I can get enough masonry work and also meet a misses who is into fishing , then ill be living the dream haha. Nice one, i've learnt a lot, cheers!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats the dream right there mate. Good luck James. 😊

[@jamesrobinson3612]

Cheers! Yep, a year locked down in London has broke me. Gotta live the life I want, hopefully can make it work:) Cheers, tight lines mate

[@garyttomo2506]

I was just thinking, show us how you get the hook out of that ray, thank you that's a great tip

[@TheFishLocker]

- If you have any questions about any of the other videos just eave me a comment. ;)

[@dismasmagfionnghaile5030]

Dydh da! Between watching the Fish Locker and Poldark it's time to get to Cornwall. Omlowenhewgh agas boes!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cornwall is a wonderful place. :)

[@stewyripper]

Another excellent and informative video mate just keep them coming as they are. Great thornie never had one of those, plenty of smalleyes best being a pair of tens off loe bar years ago. looking forward to getting out soon.

[@TheFishLocker]

Stuart Allen - I’ve never landed a small eyed from there yet. But there’s always time 😉👍🏻🎣

[@callumduncan7493]

Nice definitely a run of rays at the moment that was huge though. Makes me want to fish there again 🤔

[@TheFishLocker]

Callum Duncan - I’ve had to wade through plenty of those 5lb males to get to her though mate. 😉

[@callumduncan7493]

Yeah put in the time and technique to get there great vid btw

[@TheFishLocker]

Callum Duncan - Thankyou very much mate. I might try and target other rays from the shore this year, we’ll see how it goes 😉🎣

[@frosty-hi5jf]

Congratulations on your shore caught ray pb mate, cracking fish. Really enjoy your videos too, plenty of hints and tips that I'll be using in my shore fishing. Tight lines and stay safe buddy 👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

frosty 1971 - Thanks mate. I’m really glad you’re enjoying the videos and finding them useful. Could you do me a favour. Pick your favourite video or any that you think your friends would benefit from and share them on. I’d really appreciate it. 😊🎣👍🏻

[@frosty-hi5jf]

@UCnfvGJ1TY-BG6-vzoLU1fSw yes mate of course I can, not a problem. The most difficult task is deciding on which one's as I think they're all pretty damn good 🤔😊👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

frosty 1971 - Haha. Well don’t feel like you only have to share one then. 😬

[@annie_nyc869]

Should travel to the U.S. and try fishing off the shores of New York City, Staten Island or Long Island, I’m curious to see what is in our waters here. Dad & I only have caught crabs, Porgy fish and a few bass.

[@TheFishLocker]

- We have been to the US but only fished in Texas, we had a great time. Your waters are always so fertile!! Hopefully we will have the chance to fish there again in the future. :)

[@annie_nyc869]

The Fish Locker that’s awesome! Up here in New York our water is so dark as a kid you could barely see any life, I’ve only seen a large amount of marine life when Shark Week was here filming and they showed what sharks are in our waters. Pretty awesome to see!

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Float fishing!! Great you reminded me of the late seventies float fishing for billet from Brid harbour wall. we got mussells in a polystyren cup from a Tiny tackle shop on the quay 😉👍 halcyon days

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. I haven't heard them called Billet in over a decade. We used to do the same thing for them in Whitby.

[@timetraveler759]

Very enjoyable videos...interesting, informative and easy to watch. Thanks!

[@TheFishLocker]

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

[@Whitegos]

Excellent. I'm heading to Dartmouth in a couple of weeks and you've inspired me to give the beach a try.

[@TheFishLocker]

Whitegos - That’s great mate. Do you do much shore fishing?

[@Whitegos]

@@TheFishLocker every weekend when I was a lad in Essex, eels, flounders and winter cod in the Thames. Moved to Hampshire but the shore fishing has gone from bad to dire. Haven't been for a year or so but the bass are still around in numbers if you know where to go.

[@Whitegos]

@@TheFishLocker always have a spinning rod in the car whereever we go. I live in hope......

[@TheFishLocker]

Whitegos - I do exactly the same. I have a little fishing kit in the van 99% of the time just in case. 😉

[@TheFishLocker]

Whitegos - I fished a bit from the shore when I was living in Portsmouth. It was ok, plenty of bass around like you say. I’ll be planning a trip down that way this year on the hunt for an Undulate Ray.

[@lesedwards936]

Congrats on your pb Ray mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Les Edwards - Cheers Les, it’s taken me a good while to break that 10lb barrier from the shore. Had to wade through a lot of 5lb males. Hopefully that’s the first of many 😉🎣

[@stoney332]

Great days fishing sum nice fish great video

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@jorgeacevedoboullosa6411]

Gracias por tus videos. Saludos desde. Galicia🇪🇸

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Jorge. 😊

[@stevenbeckett13]

Loved the vid mate great hints and tips will keep watching for more! Tight lines 👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

Steven Beckett - Thankyou very much mate, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the vids. 👍🏻🎣

[@AA-du1jq]

Great videos, I found your channel yesterday. Greetings from Boston Massachusetts.

[@TheFishLocker]

A A - Hi there, nice to meet you. Welcome to our channel. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟 All the best from Cornwall in the UK. 😉🇬🇧

[@AA-du1jq]

The Fish Locker 👍

[@nathanleach7441]

Trying to imagine my 12 year old daughters reaction if I said come on I’m taking you fishing. Little lad loves it but she’d look at me like I’d gone chuffin mad 😂 loving the videos John never sea fished but learning loads 👍 top man

[@TheFishLocker]

Our daughter is now nearly 16, and you will notice that she doesn't feature as often as she used to. We simply aren't cool enough to hang around with anymore. 😉😛

[@marcg6575]

@@TheFishLocker Parent's fate ;-)

[@garyshears6825]

Great video as usual John 👍Well done on the PB ray 😃

[@TheFishLocker]

Gary Shears - Thanks Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. This PB was a big deal for me, it’s taken a good while to break that 10lb barrier from the shore. Long may the good fishing continue 🤞🏻🤞🏻🎣😉

[@ianjones7718]

I am not a fisherman but still enjoy your vids

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Ian. I am glad that you find our videos good viewing. :)

[@aquaholich2051]

Congrats on the Ray 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much mate. Was well happy with that PB.

[@chrisuk1000]

Bonus cod great stuff

[@TheFishLocker]

- Its always nice t see a bonus codling isn't it. :)

[@Fishingbug]

Great stuff. I wish we had wrasse like that down in sussex. Tight lines!

[@TheFishLocker]

Fishing_bug - I’m surprised you don’t mate, I thought they were pretty much everywhere? Just more common down on the south west and Devon.

[@Fishingbug]

Most our wrasse are palm size and you will only really catch them around structures. Most of our beaches are shallow and full of small pebbles and our rock marks are mainly chalk cliffs. Do you get many different species of wrasse down your way?

[@TheFishLocker]

Fishing_bug - In the summer time you can get 5 species if you put the effort in - Ballan, cuckoo, corkwing, Goldsinney and Rock cook.

[@webbster2003]

You seem to be a magnet for surfers / kayaks / other boats when youre fishing hahaha!! Another great video though!

[@TheFishLocker]

Craig Webb - 🤷🏻‍♂️ God knows what it is? The universe testing my patience maybe? 🤣👍🏻🎣

[@tarnsand440]

I thought same. I live in Canada and majority would have given her an 'oy...do you mind'.

[@fitzbarbel]

Cracking again John, thanks mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

- My pleasure Russell. I still haven't beaten that Thornback yet. :P

[@johncady8]

Great Vid,love the look of that mark.

[@TheFishLocker]

john wrasse - It can be feast or famine at that mark. I’ve had some great days ( like that one ) yet I’ve known anglers blank 4 session in a row there. I mention roughly where it is in another vid if you’re curious 😉🤫🎣

[@garymurray4878]

Brilliant video and very informative, cracking Ray well done 👍 on the pb.👏👏🎣🎣👍

[@TheFishLocker]

gary murray - Thanks Gary, I’m really glad you enjoyed it and found the video informative. It is the hope when making them that they are useful to people. 👍🏻🎣 Fingers crossed for a few more fish like that big girl in the future. 😉

[@kerryfoster1]

Great looking platform. What's the bottom like there? The only rocks around here are unfishable for bottom fishing . Okay for floating. No doubt the crabs went as soon as the ray appeared, they eat crabs for breakfast!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Kerry Foster - The ground is rough onto clean sand. The crabs are like a plague on that mark some days. 😫👍🏻🦀🎣

[@dukeonthewater]

Big difference between kayakers and kayak anglers mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

dukeofmodena - Haha. You are absolutely right, that one was just either completely oblivious to the world around them or very inconsiderate. I know not all are like that. Looked at me like it was my fault when they got the paddle round my line on the first pass -nearly pulling my rod rest over. And the second time missed by mere feet. Crazy stuff? Haha. Ah well. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tarnsand440]

@@TheFishLocker My father would say......probably Uni educated zero common sense.

[@delhook831]

Well done on calling it a codling and for putting it back.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. It does make me roll my eyes when folks call then cod. If its under 6lb its a codling. ;) The inshore stocks take enough of a hammering from commercials without me adding to the pressure.

[@delhook831]

The Fish Locker Now I’ve been fishing since the sixties and in those days any fish under 11 pounds was a codling, indeed the very first fish I caught was 12 pounds. 20 years later I caught a 25 pounder, none of us knew that one day fish of this calibre would almost non existent, we should all have known better. Nowadays I catch good numbers of bass, smooth hounds and ray, I maybe keep 3 or 4 for the season and return everything else, but even now I see people take a dozen skate or smoothies home. Looks like we’ve still got a lot to learn from what I can see.

[@zekefishy798]

Summer species already😁, awesome vid as always👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Zeke Fishy - The mackerel and garfish just never left mate. It’s been very mild until recently. Hopefully this will mean the visitors from further south will get here early as well this year.

[@seanmichaelmcparlandfishing]

First time I have seen any of your videos great watch

[@TheFishLocker]

Sean Michael Mcparland - Thanks Sean I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you’ll enjoy the others and find them useful. All the best 👍🏻🎣

[@willproctor7301]

Nice little cod to end the day. Glad I subscribed.

[@TheFishLocker]

Will Proctor - Aye, she was a happy bonus fish. Always nice to see. Glad you’re enjoying the content Will. Tight lines. 😊👍🏻🐟

[@willproctor7301]

@@TheFishLocker To you too mate. I'm in Cornwall as much as I can be on away days and holidays. Awesome place to be and amazing scenery. Keep up the good work. :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Will Proctor - Thanks Will, it is beautiful place. All the best. 👍🏻🎣😊

[@danfoley4267]

Well done chap. A great day with the daughter and a beast of a Ray, it can't get much better. Keep working on the Westcountry accent, it's coming along nicely 😉

[@TheFishLocker]

Dan Foley - West Country accent?!?! 😲 How very dare you!!!! Haha. I feel like I’m going to have to be extra northern in the next vid. 😛 I’m glad you enjoyed the vid, we had a great day. 👍🏻🎣

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Entertaining, well done gals and guys.

[@TheFishLocker]

THE SANT JORDI GOLF SOCIETY Adrian Cox - Thankyou very much. 👍🏻🎣

[@basa364]

Cracking sesh that was John, that was a beaut Thornie mate congrats 👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

basa364 - Cheers bud, I was buzzing when I caught it but even happier when I weighed it!! Haha. Fingers crossed for a few more sessions like that. 🤞🏻😉🎣

[@noelduggan72]

No Canoes Is Good News....Good Video!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. They sure can be a pain.

[@ducicek]

Keep up the good vids helps me out a lot all of the tips.

[@TheFishLocker]

ducicek - No problem mate. Glad you found it useful. 👍🏻🎣😉

[@TheFishLocker]

ducicek - If you know anyone else who you think would benefit, please share the vid on and get them to subscribe, I’d really appreciate it. The more the merrier 😊

[@TerenceGarbett]

you always give good tips John, thanks for the informative vid as usual M8, Tel G

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure mate. 👍🏻🎣

[@johnparsons863]

Amazing as always, Sir!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you John. It is our pleasure. :)

[@GLarrr-dd5wf]

I agree with showing common courtesy, last year for my brake away from the midlands i went for mackerel fishing in torquay after setting up shop and lines were set within 5mins... i had 2 divers walking around like peguines close by, before in the water bobbing bk and forth around my lines... felt like twoking them with the snorkels...then to top it off, a group of five in kayaks went past as soon as bill and ben the fking flower pot men had moved...a wasp then decided to have a drink and fall in my glass bottle of cider. To which i couldnt get it out until half the contents where pourd out 😢...after everything happend which seemed like an hour of flapping around ...i was ready to start fishing 😂 to then family members arrived to send me word that a meal was done and have i catched anything? because were ready to start eatting a meal. And your needed so finish now!! To my reply while screaming was it best be fish and chips!!!!!... job a nock! 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

G .Larrr - Haha. Some days the odds are stacked against you mate. That’s just life.lol. Some folks are just completely oblivious aren’t they - and some are just dicks. It’s days like that that help to make the good ones seems better. Good luck next time. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣😉

[@YT_0586]

G .Larrr Fishing off Babbacombe pier at all...? Got my PB there...180lb diver! To be fair, they’re good natured about it. Everyone has a right to the water. Sammy the seal can FO though! Scaring off all the bloody fish 😆

[@stefenney3126]

Good video - I enjoyed it. Do you ever eat the Rays, I do enjoy them now and again cooked in Black butter with capers etc. Make a decent change to white fish such as Cod and Haddock.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ste Fenney - I have only ever tried them once in a restaurant and didn’t really enjoy it mate. So I’m happy return them. 😊🎣🐟💙

[@Neil.W]

Really enjoying the vids mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

nw3978 - Thanks very much, I hope you find them useful. 👍🏻🎣

[@firek999]

Great video again. 33 kayakers watched this methinks :) If you ever have the opportunity, you should try the SE coast of Ireland for shore and boat fishing. You will not be disappointed with the bass fishing there

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha, you may be right. We did holiday over in County Wexford I think it was. Down near the Hook peninsular. What a wonderful place.

[@firek999]

@@TheFishLocker Yep, thats my home county, I grew up fishing around Hook Head, Bannow Bay, Carnvan across to Kilmore and Carnsore, that's my old stomping grounds and I cannot wait to get back for a holiday and some bass fishing. I know I am bias, but it is the most beautiful place on earth LOL :) I love Cornwall too, spent some time there and Devon when I was a kid, fishing for macks from shale beaches and congers and ling from wrecks, the coastline it is very like the places I grew up but the summers were way warmer for you guys. Thanks again for the reply, keep up the amazing work :)

[@hog8035]

A set of forceps are great for unhooking these

[@TheFishLocker]

- Sometimes they are great, other times you just can't beat using your fingers. 😊