This MONSTER took so long to catch!!! - Friends catch HUGE SHARK | The Fish Locker

Shark Fishing - UK Sea Fishing for Thresher Sharks. Thresher Sharks are an incredible creature that migrate around the British isles hunting their prey, they are high speed agile hunters using their huge scything tail to stun prey. These sharks can be anything from 50lb to 500lb in our waters and are considered by some to be the UK's most sought after sport fish.
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[@funnysods]

One of your best videos John. What a fish that was! As you said, a solo angler couldn't attempt to land a beast that size, just too powerful. You both did really well to give us some great footage of that lovely animal, thanks again and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you William. 👍🏻🦈

[@Llama1077]

Holy cow John!!! What a beast!! That is scary how things can go from calm to intense in a split second!

[@TheFishLocker]

You need to be 100% focused. At any point in that fight it could have got serious very quick.

[@judevicious3333]

One of my favorite things about your channel is how much I learn about animals that I never knew before. Thank you for being such a fantastic teacher 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

We are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊🦈

[@johnanderson6430]

Kim I

[@JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED]

That was insane to watch..Great video footage..very lucky the line parted..that's how people get pulled overboard..you never fail to impress me with your skill set John

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. Yes these fish will test you on every level and push you for a mistake. There is always a chance I could have stopped it if I had taken a wrap around my hand but also a chance it would have taken my hand or me over the side. Given the challenge we were up against I am not unhappy with what happened. Lessons learned for next time. Best wishes to you and your family Mike and have a lovely Christmas. 😊🦈🎄

[@MattyO-72]

I once landed a Thresher 25 miles out of Montauk, but the boat was much bigger and I was a young man (took forever to fight that fish). The captain had everyone go inside when he brought it aboard. Holy moly, that thing threshed that tail and with blood flying everywhere. Captain wanted to keep it as the the shops pay big bucks for the tail ... supposedly medicinal properties(?). The shark steaks were very tasty. But Jim would have cooked it up better than I did ! All the best

[@TheFishLocker]

I have no idea about medicinal properties but I’m told they eat very well. 😊🦈

[@leephillips1538]

Awesome John, love your channel! 👍🎣💪

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Lee.

[@gatsby4985]

You captured some amazing footage, the speed and power of that shark was awesome. Never seen footage of how a thresher primes it’s tail to strike. As you said you need to be totally focused and ready to react in a split second. Your friend did a fantastic job in fighting the fish and your boat handling skills were top notch in positioning the craft throughout the fight. Fantastic video thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

These fish will test you on every level. Amazing experience and so glad we can share it with you all. 😊🦈

[@mikeockler7121]

My goodness what a fish! They look lilke little torpedos with whips for tails! I'm glad we were able to get eyes on it before it took off again...I'm sure you'll get another shot at this in the future. Thanks for sharing, John! Tight lines!

[@TheFishLocker]

I sure hope so!!!

[@Scotland_my]

That was incredible! That tail looks like it could do you a serious mischief. I'm shocked, stunned and amazed by that. Epic fishing, fantastic footage and your ears looked fine with the headcam. 💪👍

[@TheFishLocker]

That tail is to be watched!!! Dangerous at both ends then fish!! 👍🏻🦈

[@RGB06084]

Congrats John & Chris! That fish is truly an accomplishment!

[@TheFishLocker]

Team work. ✅🦈

[@RGB06084]

@@TheFishLocker Indeed!

[@andrewsycamore3661]

It's the first time I've seen a thresher shark. They are some awesome apex predators. Just awesome looking creatures. Awesome catch by the pair of you John

[@TheFishLocker]

Just amazing creatures aren’t they!!!

[@stewyripper]

As Roy Scheider said in Jaws "your gonna need a bigger boat". Great video mate, last time i saw threshers was in portreath in 76 from the top of the cliff, watched a pair of them attacking a shoal of Mackerel. Have a Merry Christmas to you and all the family.

[@TheFishLocker]

I bet that’s as an amazing sight!!!

[@sherrirowan5049]

Oh my goodness. What a thrill of a lifetime. Bucket list add -on for me. Much love to you all. ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

This truly was an incredible day.

[@romasfisherman5386]

Amazing video as always John!💪

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks brother.

[@Lori_M]

Perfectly AWESOME video, John!!!! That shark was absolutely gorgeous, too. Beautiful specimen. Thresher sharks are fascinating to me - thank you for sharing this adventure!

[@TheFishLocker]

They are truly incredible fish aren’t they. 😊

[@unearthed-detecting-tv]

My favourite shark! Once again amazing footage from an amazing channel, well done john & friend!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊🦈

[@leonmarkrodziewicz279]

A 10lb Pollock will never be the same again after that John. What a fish, even my wife thought it was spectacular! Such a pity you weren't able to tag it but maybe next time.

[@TheFishLocker]

There’s always next time. 😊🦈

[@mrstamp5121]

Holy Mother of Christ that wasn’t big it was MAHOOSIVE! Great looking shark tho props to Chris for all the effort and thanks John for another blindin vid fella, nice one

[@TheFishLocker]

Our pleasure mate. 😊🦈👍🏻

[@criffermaclennan]

Definitely entering "You're gonna need a bigger boat" territory there John....what a stunning fish!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am starting to agree.

[@rabbitleader2307]

Long term fan as you know John. Another brilliant episode! Top class.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you’re still enjoying the videos 👍🏻🦈

[@keithchenery7748]

No words, what a beast, healthy respect expected and given. Great insight on natural power and cunning. No shame in being outsmarted by this beauty.

[@TheFishLocker]

These creatures will test you on every level to find a weakness or force a mistake. I am not unhappy with the outcome. 😊🦈

[@tomasnojus7285]

Should not use phone

[@terryneale3086]

Because I’m tight fisted I put up with adverts. Just as you got it to the surface second time, an ad for injury lawyers came on. Very apt.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Really? That is funny. 🤣

[@andym1908]

Omg . That was unbelievable 😳. Great content John and Merry Christmas to you Hannah and family 👪

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Andrew and best wishes mate. 😊🦈

[@davidwatson3746]

Amazing video. You both worked well as a team to land that extremely powerful fish. Thanks for letting me come on board to share your adventures. Dave Michigan.

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time Dave. 😊🦈

[@FraustByte]

John congrats on the thresher shark. I remember maybe 2 or 3 years back now on your channel you talked about the big one that terrorized your area, and possibly making a run for one then. But great job. Glad you guys were safe and didn't get hurt when the line snapped.

[@TheFishLocker]

This was a big one but it wasn’t the BIG BIG one. 😉🦈

[@potusuk]

Well done guys, that fish is certainly a survivor.

[@TheFishLocker]

He’s a flippin warrior!!!

[@JohnnyLaps]

Great fish guys!A but premature on the first go for sure.Thank you John and Chris.

[@TheFishLocker]

He was just coming for a look to see what we were.

[@JohnnyLaps]

@@TheFishLocker yes..saw you reach and said no thanks bye.that was a big boy.

[@andyharris17able]

Never was into the shark fishing , when younger . But certainly appreciate a magnificent fish when I see one . What a beast ... Loved the video...👏👏👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Andy. 😊🦈

[@davis9575]

What a shark, it’s always disappointing to miss the land and tag but fantastic footage regardless. Great job guys.

[@TheFishLocker]

Considering what we were up against I am not unhappy with what happened. 😊🦈

[@robbieallan6522]

Pure power 🔋 in those threshers, no like the blues they look easy but comparison, fantastic fish great video 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed the video Robbie.

[@EarlsFishingAdventures]

Well done John on finally getting one beside the boat. Unlucky you were unable to get a tag and measurement but you live and you learn . Next time you go out and hook into one you will know more. Plenty of footage showing how big and amazing that shark really was well done again to you and your friend .

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ve thought about it a fair amount and to be absolutely honest it was a bit too long for the boat. It could have been very dangerous for us if we hadn’t known what we were doing.

[@EarlsFishingAdventures]

@@TheFishLocker Like in the movie , You need a bigger boat mate lol 🤣

[@keithcollings7695]

What a fish John, great piece of video . Some superb boat handling, congratulations on an excellent video for a wet Sunday evening.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Keith. 😊🦈

[@tracykrol83]

What an amazing video ... John and Chris thank you for sharing such amazing footage

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure Tracy. So so glad there is footage to share the experience. 🦈😊

[@jacquibradley1598]

John, caught a thresher in 1976 in Falmouth, just tired, God Bless you and family, Greetings from Cyprus. Still got the teeth!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Wow.

[@BrightonSpeciminHunter]

Amazing video, best video u ever done, a moment in UK fishing history IMO

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much mate. The best thing for me is we are able to share the experience with you all. Such an amazing experience. 😊🦈💙

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Lord, he was _cracking_ that whip of his! What a magnificent monster of a fish! 😲🦈

[@TheFishLocker]

Incredible fish aren’t they. 😊🦈

[@PhreddCrintt]

Words almost fail me as a 'Landlubber' that loves fishing in the conventional sense! Thank you - both Chris and you John! That... was something else. brilliantly shot and presented John. Please have a great Christmas both of you!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Mike. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas. 😊🦈🎄

[@seabassmastermatt80]

That was mental and a brilliant catch lads. Great experience to see. I now know why they're called threshers! 👏🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

Crazy tail isn’t it!!!

[@HyperFaultic]

Been waiting for this video for so long!

[@TheFishLocker]

😊🦈

[@ryanpetersen8204]

Amazing video as always John! This was definitely a great example as to how intense fishing can get. Great work you guys!!🎣❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

This was proper adrenaline fishing!!

[@leezo2123]

What a powerful fish awesome job guys

[@TheFishLocker]

They are incredible aren’t they. 😊🦈

[@PerchRockFishing]

Great video John...what a stunning fish. Definitely not a solo person job fishing for those.

[@TheFishLocker]

Not one that size. No sir!! 😆🦈

[@rolandbee2791]

Knockout video - really looking forward to the time that you manage to get another one and hopefully measure / guesstimate its size weight, etc very well done !

[@TheFishLocker]

This one was 16-17ft in length. So around 300-350lb in my estimations.

[@fishingladsuk9642]

Omg that was no joke the best video I’ve ever seen

[@TheFishLocker]

Adrenaline fueled stuff. 😉💪🏻🦈

[@0nman]

HOLY!!!!!!!! What a monster!..scary but exciting at the same time. I enjoyed very much sitting in my warm room and watch you guys fighting with fish…and guess who is the winner?..wow

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊🦈

[@danielthomas7709]

Great content as usual John and co, how lucky are we to have species like this around our Island for some fantastic sport for us our kids and future generations 🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

People would be amazed at what is possible if they put the effort into exploring and experimenting.

[@lawrencemacd63]

Stunning fish John another great video 🦈🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers mate. Proper adrenaline fishing!!

[@frankfrank6631]

What a beast, good job 💪

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Frank. 😊🦈

[@dariopetkovic4173]

Well done you 2! Great show...Well done for the fish too 😂,, love your fishing/videos👏 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Sir.

[@MalkavianC]

No shame in losing something so tricky to get alongside, glad you got her within sight and on camera at least

[@TheFishLocker]

That was a very smart fish.

[@truthspeakerinoz]

What a magic afternoon! Brilliant!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you could join us. 😊🦈

[@marcusdrew6452]

As normal John you never fail to deliver a amazing fishing video beautiful shark well done 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Marcus. 🦈

[@Alancclive]

Wow that was one heck of a shark, Good efforts on both your part. Amazing

[@TheFishLocker]

Such an amazing experience. So glad I can share the video with you. 😊🦈

[@leeforeman3656]

That was fantastic. Great teamwork there John and Chris. For amateurs that could be quite dangerous. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Even for guys who know what they’re doing Threshers are very dangerous!! 🦈

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Id say absolute lunacy for an amateur!

[@TristanBapst]

That was awesome! Congratulations on the giant!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@zw5509]

We're going to need a bigger boat! Great video of a truly magnificent fish.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am starting to agree. 🤣

[@allancunningham6019]

Great video wow how that shark jumped ...good laugh watching you guys ..I've watched every video and this by far my favourite thanks guys...

[@TheFishLocker]

We had a blast. Such an exciting fish. 😊🦈

[@corbfisher]

That was awesome! I've had the privilege of only ever landing one of the beasties although I've hooked up a few times accidentally when fishing for striped marlin when I lived in California. We would throw live mackeral at a marlin and end up getting it taken by a thresher or Mako that we had no idea was in the area. Threshers are very tasty also. That danged tail is something to have to really worry about. Great video!

[@TheFishLocker]

I would settle for a nice big Mako!! 🤣🦈

[@ben_the_fisherman]

Mind blowing fish John! Absolute beeeast! 👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Absolute tank of a fish mate!!

[@chrisbree3467]

Hi John, very impressive fish. Full of attitude, shame you lost it if only for an estimate of the weight. How long do you think it will have that gear in it’s mouth & do you think it will harm it? Great video thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheFishLocker]

Not long at all. As you will know from our other videos I advocate barbless circle hooks. So as soon as the pressure is off the line the hook will fall out very quickly. That’s why we fish them that way. 😊🦈

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

Finally, a Thresher Shark! I do not want to see them over fished, but they are the best tasting shark - hands down! ( a man eating shark takes on a whole new meaning.)

[@TheFishLocker]

I have never eaten one but I am hearing they are good. 👍🏻

[@ianchristopherson1973]

Hooper.......Slow Ahead if you please.

[@chriscole2271]

Brilliant!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. There were so many of these quotes in my head!! 🤣🤣

[@ianchristopherson1973]

Stop playing with yourself Hooper!

[@garyulmer259]

I really don't like shark fishing takes to long to get it in just to let it go to me it's just a waste of time I rather catch real fish that you can catch and eat

[@Fightforthefuture.]

​@@garyulmer259each to their own

[@23valleyroad]

Brilliant to you and Chris this was extraordinary footage and the sight of the Beast was fantastic. The notion that you could even get such a whopper near to the boat was enough for me to jump up and down like a complete lunatic, with the remnants of World Cup Fever in my system. Congratulations and I'll have my eyes peeled for the next instalment X

[@TheFishLocker]

This really is an exciting video for me too. 😊🦈

[@chrisbird5459]

Getting your target species is one thing but to be smashed up by a large thresher must be one of your life moments not to be forgotten deffo a great watch thank you again 🎉 Big Mako next please ☺️

[@TheFishLocker]

That would be exciting.

[@tadhghayden8440]

The archangel of sharks..........of all fishes..... Anyway...very good well filmed instructive video....thanks .....

[@TheFishLocker]

Incredible creatures aren’t they. 😊🦈💙

[@duanekennard3298]

Threshers truly are an awesome sight. Even though on our boat we catch quite a few Sandbars,Black nose,Bull,Hammerheads (both Greater and Scalloped Head),Nurse,Tiger,Blacktip etc....The Thresher we caught and released last year was about the same size and truly awesome to see. Just like that estimated 700 pound Tiger we caught and released a few months ago. CHEERS BUDDY !

[@TheFishLocker]

That type of fishing tally is what I dream of!!!

[@michaelhardcorn4166]

Wow! What an experience. What a wonderful creature. Can’t imagine how much enjoyment that would have been.

[@TheFishLocker]

They are incredible.

[@ianrtilley]

Can't believe what I have just seen in English waters John, got to be one that you will never forget and am very glad you had some great footage of this fantastic fish. you are a braver person that me to wrap your hand around the line with a 20 ft Shark on the end of it......... have you though much about that mate😊 just shows your experience shines though again. Cheers Ian

[@TheFishLocker]

The main thing about approaching something like this is safety. Chris and I are both experienced with big fish and sharks and this was still a big challenge.

[@philgoss165]

To be fair John that thresher wasn’t having any of it..cracking vid fm both of you and what a king of the sea that was…mustard mate as always 👌👌👌👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Yeah came to the boat and saw it was only us two idiots and fancied his chances. 🤣🦈

[@philgoss165]

@@TheFishLocker 😆😆😆

[@Goofygooberston]

Fantastic video, been going through a rough patch and your video's always bring a bit of calm to the chaos. Cheers and happy holidays to you and your family.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am sorry to hear that. I hope our videos can bring you some peace. 😊🦈

[@killianpaul1063]

Haven’t watched in a while still putting out fantastic content! Thresher, what a beastie! Hope all is well cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

Always. 😉

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice to hear you’ve been fishing off the back of my homeland John, my uncle back in the 80s used to tell me about the big threshers he’d get into out there. Though that one you guys pulled in was plenty big enough 👍🏼👍🏼🦈geez them things got some power !!! What an experience! Appreciate your efforts out there bud 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

Incredible speed and power!!!

[@TheYewLongbow]

Amazing video and I never realised how big the tail is on these thresher sharks. You do not want a thick ear from that tail.🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

Oh yes. These fish are special!!

[@kevinbartlett1017]

Fantastic and informative video. Amazing fish

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Kevin. 🦈👍🏻

[@DamienE11]

That's a bucket list catch for sure, great job lads! It was truly a pleasure to witness such a magnificent shark, I'd love to see one in person someday

[@DamienE11]

And excellent tip on the tail strike, that would have been a nasty hit!

[@TheFishLocker]

They are incredible fish, and dangerous from both ends. 😆🦈

[@jeremyshutter8638]

Stunning video, one of your best👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Jeremy.

[@davidwdorr6636]

That was truly majestic when that shark jumped! What a fantastic fish.Great job to you both. The footage is outstanding! happy holidays and God bless!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you David. 😊🦈

[@ianchappell4199]

John and Chris, THANK YOU......

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure 😊🦈

[@johnclugston1352]

....you lads worked well together👏👏...but as the old saying goes.... there's always something bigger than you💪🦈

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Yep.

[@anthonymagill3714]

Another great show brighten up a cold winter's day

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Anthony. 😊👍🏻

[@Inshore_Angler]

What a class video definitely my favourite ever shark. Around 14mins there it gets exciting 😬😬

[@TheFishLocker]

Don’t listen to him. It’s interesting all the way through. 😉😆

[@Inshore_Angler]

@@TheFishLocker don't worry only the cat listens to me and I'm not even sure he's on my side 🤣

[@baarzenmepper57]

I have rarely seen anything so exciting in terms of catches from your boat, yes the catch of the bleu-fin tuna that was also a very exciting catch, but this is something completely different and also requires a very own technique of landing the fish Cris Have you fished it yet John? because it also comes across as very calm in terms of fishing for it, calm and yet always alert to what is coming, but this shows that you just have to be with two of you on these fish if you want to land this, but fantastic to watch thanks for sharing and if there is anything else to comewe see it differently from this side a nice new year and a good and healthy new year to you your friends and fam regards Willem

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris and I are both experienced anglers and we are part of a group of small boat owners who specifically target BIG fish so we know how to work as a team. But these fish will test you very hard. I am glad you enjoyed the video Willem and have a wonderful day. 😊👍🏻🦈

[@kenhickford6581]

Another masterclass John!

[@TheFishLocker]

Just sharing what we know and love doing. 😊🦈

[@simonmonkey1183]

Hay John that's was a close one lol was great to see u tonight as well

[@TheFishLocker]

All the best Simon. 😊🦈

[@nigelkeogh4500]

Yet another cracking video, have a great Christmas to you and your family and tight lines and more brilliant videos for the new year :-)

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Nigel. 😊

[@bobrobert4173]

incredible footage..loved it..!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Bob. 👍🏻

[@robertcotton9091]

AWESOME ! Thanks so much for sharing mate :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Our pleasure. 😊🦈

[@brucenolan6978]

interesting fact about the trasher shark is that the tail is usually longer than the entire body. we catch them regularly in cape town during the warmer seasons. but believe me few anglers have managed to land such a shark. the feature of this shark reminds me of a megladon shark.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was always under the impression they were 50/50. Body to tail. 👍🏻🦈

[@stephenbrown783]

That was awesome John and Chris. Shame you didn't get a measurement but you had the pleasure of playing such a great powerful shark to the side of the boat thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Stephen. Compared to what could have happened I cannot get too upset about the outcome. 😊🦈

[@ransomedavis2208]

That was Epic, stunning shark and the length of the thing, ive got to admit john when you were moving the boat to adjust to its position to the shark i suddenly heard quint from jaws shout to hooper start the engine swing her around, haha what can i say i love sharks lol

[@TheFishLocker]

This fish was a real handful.

[@michaelplumb2191]

Hi John and Chris , i knew you'd catch the Phantom Hook Mangler on camera in the end ! A great Christmas present for you both . Thanks for an exciting video and have a great Christmas . Ps.......Oh my god !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Michael and have a great day. 😊🦈

[@russellhallam8054]

Amazing watching … well done chaps absolutely top effort ! ❤🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙 the south coast really dose rock 🤙🤙🤙

[@TheFishLocker]

On a good day it’s hard to find somewhere better.

[@russellhallam8054]

@@TheFishLocker yes we are very lucky ..just need ti do more if it ! … have a new trailer so am looking to travel your direction for an adventure or two 🤙🤙 Merry Christmas to you and your family John … keep doing what you are doing ! 🤙🤙 All the best . Russ 🤙🤙

[@geraldharkness8830]

that was amazing! what a beautiful yet powerful monster shark..well done guys,,i feel for you when it broke away but always another time!

[@TheFishLocker]

These things happen. 🤷🏻‍♂️🦈

[@daleedmunds]

Great video John! The biggest one I have boated was 12ft, It was a struggle! Let's get on them next year, we will get some and have a closer look at one of these beautiful fish.

[@daleedmunds]

Nice one here from a couple of years ago - We use much lighter gear here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIOXnHp9iZeUkLs

[@TheFishLocker]

Oh yeah!!! I am up for that 1000%!! 👍🏻🦈

[@Sharky-Spence]

Yes, a closer look but in the water still. Dale, you may get away with it in the US but we may potentially lose shark fishing over here soon, if the powers that be get their way, so they need to stay in the water, fully supported, before reviving and letting go… 👍🏻

[@mikecampbell7421]

Wow, just wow incredible and heart warming to know that there are still fish like that evading all that works against them these days.

[@TheFishLocker]

They are amazing aren’t they. 😊🦈💙

[@Vassenden_yt]

This was so stressful, but exiting to see. We have huge halibut here in Norway, but this was something special. Loved it

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope to catch one some day. 😊

[@dilligafangling3380]

Hi John many moons ago along with some mates we booked a trip with a skipper called Ted Legge out of Gosport for thresher we were lucky enough to hook one briefly Ted had a method of putting the boat in gear when leadering the fish his theory was that the fish do not like to be motionless. Cracking fish looks like similar area to one we raised on a tuna trip back in October.

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s a fair theory. The only issue is with a large fish and a small boat like ours is the fish will turn the boat easily.

[@Richard.357]

OMG 😲. Wow. That was awesome. As they said in That film... we are gonna need a bigger boat .

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I am starting to agree. 🤣🦈

[@rolybellamy956]

wow , a great video , well done lads !

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud. 🦈😊

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey John what a specimen! What was that line in Jaws, “ I think we are going to need a bigger boat”. Great fun. That was an awesome weather front that was coming in. Thanks much for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

The weather certainly wasn’t for the faint hearted at the start was it. 😆