Winter Boat Fishing 2021 - Monster Bass

My first session of 2021 and what an incredible sunrise we had to begin our new year. A fantastic crisp morning and perfect for being out on the boat. Catching Mackerel and Pilchards we fished with floats and lures on a local reef and caught an absolute monster!!! The absolute best of Sea Fishing in the UK.
For anyone interested, here are links to some of the tackle I used in this video:
Floats I use for live baiting - Seatech Float - bit.ly/35Gd8mx
Barrel Swivel - bit.ly/3oH7V5q
Braid - Powerpro - bit.ly/3bBNfIi
Flouro - Trilene - bit.ly/3inoAJb
Imax Braces - bit.ly/3nRT0Ek
Nomura Kanji - bit.ly/2LCwtOV
Penn Clash II 3000 - bit.ly/3Czqm5u
Sabikis - bit.ly/3M9lfMz
Sidewinder Skerries Eel - bit.ly/3srYYzs
SL30sh - bit.ly/2MZF9yZ
Ugly Stik GX2 12-20 - bit.ly/2XGqgUh
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[@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😁

[@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. 😊

[@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. 🤣

[@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. 😊🎣

[@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. 😊💙

[@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. 😊

[@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

[@garytaylor9474]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Gary. 👍🏻😊

[@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. 👍🏻

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

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.

[@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!

[@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. 😉🥶🎣

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@georginamahoney649]

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! 👍

[@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. 😊👍🏻

[@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.

[@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. 🥶

[@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. 😊

[@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.!

[@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. 😊🐟

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@petrawislon8384]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Petra. 😊

[@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. 😊🐟🎣

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 😊

[@dead_pixel_]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree mate. 👍🏻🐟😊

[@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.....

[@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!! 😊

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@cpfcgavman1977]

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. 😉🐟👌🏻

[@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!!!!

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@andrew-ge3sz]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Andrew. 😊

[@bonnielooseswank6803]

Beautiful Bass ! Always a pleasure watching you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Bonnie. 😊

[@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. 😊🐟👍🏻

[@DanVerde]

Love how you can still see the 🌒🌙🌒🌙

[@TheFishLocker]

Lovely isn't it.

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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 😉😛

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done John for releasing that bass. Top man.

[@TheFishLocker]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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 😉🎣

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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)

[@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!

[@garylawlor2288]

Stunning bass, well done mate. Now that is some bye catch. I reckon you were not too disappointed 😉

[@TheFishLocker]

- Nah mate, when they're like that you can't get upset about it can you. 😊

[@garylawlor2288]

@@TheFishLocker not a chance bud. Big bass are special

[@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.

[@doptimist]

Great videos, i've learned a lot from them! Just a thought on catch and release. If you can avoid sticking your fingers deeply into the gills the fish has a better chance of survival. All the best from Ireland.

[@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. 😊

[@Fazbats1]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers mate. 😉👍🏻🐟

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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? 😉😛

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@ericbodley2019]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

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

[@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. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@andyharris17able]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- good enough for me too Andy. 😊

[@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. 😆🎣

[@tarz9386]

ANY day fishing is a good day, nice bass.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree with you there Mike. 😊

[@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!! 😉🎣

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@sallyidol6281]

Well you are braver than me, I would not even get out of bed to go fish in that cold. I would stay in my nice warm bed and snuggle in deeper under the blankets. Lol !! You are indeed brave young man. And it is colder around water. Whew.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Braver or simply crazier? haha 😆

[@chrisjpainter]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- I do love a morning chorus. 😊

[@simonknox5580]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Simon. 😊

[@kennetking1]

More great work John....Epic bass...lovely mate 👍🏻❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Ian, take care bud. 😊

[@fatfish6839]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks mate, tight lines. 😊

[@patrickdonnelly514]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

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

[@therickpound]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- My pleasure Rick. Take care bud. 😊

[@christopherjenkins6154]

Fantastic bass John And nice to see 🤗🤗

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Christopher, take care mate. 😊

[@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 😆🤣

[@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. 😊

[@edpaget1002]

Happy new year to the Fishlocker family, clonking great bass worth going out just for that one, keep safe and can we have some more when possible please 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Cheers Ed and best wishes mate. 😊

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@mikey2864]

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

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad you could join me Mikey.😊

[@23valleyroad]

Happy New Year John and what a banging start with that Bass, it's a corker. Let's hope you have some just as good catches through this coming year x Love to the family and look forward to all you have to offer.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Nick.😊

[@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. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@simawds72]

great video, it has really motivated me for my next fishing trip, wonderful bass.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Si and good luck for your next trip. 😊

[@stephenbrown783]

Mind blowing John . Thanks for sharing your holiday.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊

[@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. 😊

[@strickostricko]

I love a bit of Bass to eat, but love seeing that get released. 👏👍

[@TheFishLocker]

We love eating fish too but the bog girls like this are better off in the ocean breeding. 😉

[@andreaschapman9886]

Impressive Bass John I’m a little envious but congratulations, when I first saw it that seen on jaws where Roy Schneider says “your gonna need a bigger boat” popped in to my head. 😉🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. It was a bruiser wasn't it!!! 🤣🎣

[@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. 😊

[@chillaxvdos1354]

Waw that's very cold ❄️🥶🥶 But you are just amazing to see, good video johnrao. GBFL.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Thank you, I'm just sharing what I love doing. 😊