Winter Sea Fishing for Cod - Whitby East Pier | The Fish Locker

[@NickeyVamp]

Hi John, we just moved by the ocean out here in the U.S. to San Diego California. Watching your fishing channel inspired us to move close to the water. I have been watching since the pandemic. Thank you for your content and although we are beginners at fishing we are learning through your channel. Thank you, hope you and your family are well.

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s awesome. We are hoping to visit there at some point. 😊👍🏻

[@NickeyVamp]

@@TheFishLocker let me know I can probably direct you to some cool spots. ☺️

[@phil7301]

What's the world coming to eh ? nowhere doing breakfasts before 9 am 🤔!?!? Thanks for the video John 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time Phil.

[@mrstamp5121]

Your first mate is a star in the making John, Qualitay vid fella. Proper loved this, well done mate

[@TheFishLocker]

James is a little treasure isn’t he 😊

[@davelester1985]

Amazing the weather is warmer so you can get out on a pier at night. thanks for showing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Take care bud. 👍🏻

[@PhreddCrintt]

Good to see the family as always John. Thanks for the video!

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time Mike. 😉👍🏻

[@stephanbateman5410]

Continue to love your show, after 4 years I eventually made it back to from China. Your channel has been one of those things that sustained me, which is really interesting as I have been a veggie for 38 years, I am one of those ‘ANNOYING VEGGIES’, in h that I really don’t care what people eat so long as they show the animal respect. I have witnessed the respect you have shown your food . Please keep up the great work.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Stephen. I am also of that opinion and I actually have a fair few vegan/vege followers who comment as you have. Providing you fish/hunt/forage in a responsible, sustainable and respectful manner. Showing your food the proper humane respect it deserves I am ok with it.

[@stephenhelm9781]

Nice to see you up north. Whitby is of my favourite places on the East Coast.

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a lovely spot to visit isn’t it. 😊👍🏻

[@johnpeters4164]

Still watching John, man that English breakfast brought tears to my eyes. Stumbled across Hannah and yourself on escape to the country the other day, good job man. John U.S.A. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha, cheeky little cameo for us. Have a good one mate. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@williamcollett4726]

Great video, nice to see you fishing your home turf 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

It was just a passing visit hence we had to make the most of the less than ideal conditions.

[@kenhickford6581]

@@TheFishLocker Lovely breakfasts!

[@wickedtuna897]

Great video John nice to see those little beautiful codling .thanks again tight lines

[@TheFishLocker]

Tight lines bud.

[@djowen5192]

Your boy is fast becoming the superstar of these videos 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

He always has been. 🤣

[@bradleyexplores6276]

Those takeaway buckets are great I've a fair few of them 😂😂

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣

[@matthew851000]

I don't know a lot of locations in the UK, being from the States, but Whitby seems to be a lovely seaside town. I would love to see a video of you taking your boat out of that port and exploring the waters around that area. Keep up the great work John!

[@Dojimaikeru25]

Beans for breakfast?? Learn something new every day! Love your channel it’s one of my favorite to watch 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

Can’t have a fry up without baked beans!! 😉

[@AKLFC89]

Never thought of opening the eye on the lead and hooking it over an imp 👌🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

😉 Every day is a school day. 👍🏻

[@AKLFC89]

@@TheFishLocker definitely

[@FishingwithMattUK]

The bait presentation part definitely helps 👍 cheers for that lads

[@TheFishLocker]

Our pleasure bud. 😊👍🏻

[@gabbyberico8714]

Ah great stuff! I remember watching your videos during math class whenever I got bored xD ❤

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. You should have been doing your school work. 🤣

[@Arc59]

I love this video I am visiting home from Canada in three weeks and Whitby is on my visit many happy memories of fishing of the boats and having a good old English breakfast looks amazing. I’ll hunt that place out for sure . Thanks for sharing another great memoties

[@TheFishLocker]

The cafe was called the Endeavour Cafe, but also the Singing Kettle is a good old fashioned greasy spoon if it’s open.

[@jonpeterson1614]

Little land fishing. That’s awesome!! Have a good one brother!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Jon, take care bud. 👍🏻🎣

[@Lmc88y]

Fresh caught fish, from your own hook, to your own pan in the kitchen 💯 😘👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Fresh is always best. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@gene296]

Wish we had good cod like that down here in Portsmouth, the cod seem to be pretty quiet down here now, great video pal!

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s been a weird year mate.

[@-UrbanSurvivor]

Terrific mix of content just of late, really is fun to watch

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. I like to try and share a range of stuff just to give some variety. I hope the range and depth of knowledge we share sets us aside from others who try to do what we do. 😊👍🏻

[@rodfair5698]

I will not be going fishing in the UK. I live in the US… I have watched this video for 5-10 minutes and thoroughly enjoyed it. So I have subscribed and turned on all notifications. Thanks for taking the time to make them. Might have to look for some more and binge watch ! Rod

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much Rod, I also enjoy learning about fishing in other areas of the world. You never know when you may learn something new you can use at home. Welcome to our channel and have a great day. 😊👍🏻

[@SocialRoom]

Great to see you in the northeast John. Only because I’m from up this way also. Great video again.

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud.

[@wendymaddock7705]

I love Whitby xx I used to go there on the bus from Bridlington xx every week to do my shopping xand go to the market xx great market x and I use to go to Goathland on a steam train 😊xx that was great fun my dad was a steam driver xx so it’s in my blood xx hope you have a good Journey home xx

[@TheFishLocker]

I loved the steam train at Goathland. 💙

[@beckyjackson7755]

Love Cod! Love the sound of the breaking water! Relaxing!

[@TheFishLocker]

Great isn’t it. 😊

[@jjeremiahkruse]

I love the new animated Title Card! Awesome work as always!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, a subscriber made it for me.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for another great video. Tough fishing. At least you didn't get skunked. The sea sounded pretty angry...take it easy 🔱

[@TheFishLocker]

Aye mate. Caught a few but just no big ones. 😊🤷🏻‍♂️

[@serenoblack1368]

There I was thinking that your content couldn't' get any better...and then you go and drop a Red Dwarf reference!!! 🍌< this is a female aardvark for anyone who doesn't know 🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Only folks of a certain age will get that reference. 🤣

[@serenoblack1368]

@@TheFishLocker Being only 29 I doubt I qualify as that certain age, but luckily my dad has great taste in TV/film and passed that on 😂

[@billysmith3841]

I was there Monday. Snowing like hell blowing a gale. I was absolutely frozen. Fished for about 4 then went to the pub

[@TheFishLocker]

Surprised you lasted for 4 hours mate. 🤣🥶

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome video again John interesting bait caught many cod & codling useing sprats & lug from old pier at Hastings in my teens at night fishing the part called the banjo remember walking home about 2 am local police stopped & gave me a lift home gave them a codling each .Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. Them days are long gone mate. 😉🤣

[@adrianstrud]

A hard task fishing those Piers but least you had a couple, thanks Jon. Bet you can't wait to get back on your boat though !

[@TheFishLocker]

Yeah mate. They’re either feast or famine on them piers.

[@lesedwards936]

Nice little session John tight lines

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Les.

[@swiggy03]

Great vid John , very informative , good to see you all in Whitby 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

It was a nice visit. 😊👍🏻

[@leeforeman3656]

Great explanation on setting up baits and lines. You will allways get the odd day where the keepers dont show.

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s fishing mate. You can’t win them all. 😊🤷🏻‍♂️

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

Lost me with so much preparation of those baits. The breakfast looked good, really nice to come home to.

[@TheFishLocker]

Different types of fishing requires different amounts of effort.

[@justchriswilldo...7179]

I might go to Whitby just for that breakfast it looks bloody lovely!...😋

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha.

[@krisbower8345]

fond memories of that pier with my dad, busy spot in the warmer months when the mackies are in lol

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s the east pier. But yes, me too. Many a summers night spent on there.

[@TragicMike]

That breakfast looked lovely! Missing the black pudding though! I could eat a plate full of that stuff with brown sauce 🤣🤣🤣🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

🤢 Black pudding. No thanks. 🤣

[@happytadaa]

Used to fish from Whitby and around Lancs/Wales often. Then I moved to Texas and being 8 hours from the nearest coastline, haven't touched a rod in 9 years. Living vicariously through all your videos!

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s a difficult pill to swallow. Hannah and I lived in the city for a while and I was always pining for the coast.

[@cruisingandfishingonthepla5652]

nice to see you at Whitby, it is were l moor my boat

[@TheFishLocker]

Awesome. Which side are you on?

[@cruisingandfishingonthepla5652]

@@TheFishLocker the east side just up from the boat builders

[@leighcritchley8992]

Can't beat a 2hook flapper all I use on the beaches. Cracking vid mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Catches everything. 🤣

[@motorsnutts6594]

Where did all the big fish go John !! Least the rod tips got a bit off a shaking . That looked a dirty dirty breakfast mate😂,clean plate I’m sure😎appreciate your efforts bud 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t know mate but they weren’t where we were. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ryanlotgd]

lernt to fish aged 4 off the pier at whitby 6ft floppy as hell rod could proberly tie it ina bow and a spinner locals strugling to catch anything me and dad managed a silly amount of mackeral and coalies such a fond memory aged 35 now. edit after watching the end we used toget there at 6am when on holiday and swear we used to go streight for breakfast in a cafe near the fishing shop.

[@TheFishLocker]

Those times are gone now mate. That cafe and that tackle shop are long gone.

[@tamanderson3250]

Great video , brought back memories of fishing Kirkcaldy harbour as a teenager and catching cat food .

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Tam. 👍🏻

[@Jason-im3pz]

many a session when the scratching rod came into its own. One of the biggest bass I ever caught, 7lb2, was on tiny size 4 or 6 hooks on a flap rig. Great fun on a 20 quid rod expecting small flats. Thanks for the upload John

[@TheFishLocker]

That scratching rod has saved many a session mate. 😉👍🏻

[@adztaylor2277]

Thanks again John...and Tom of course. Seeing you use the scratching rig takes me back to being sat on the side of the harbour having a fishing contest with my mates. Two hooks, twice the chance, and a lot of species ticked off, right at your feet (like you said). I agree, it sure does fill in the time when waiting for that bigger bite on the other rod. Thanks for triggering all the good memories. Good luck with the Cod, hope you both catch a good'un. All the best to all. TL

[@TheFishLocker]

Exactly that mate, it catches the fish and fills in the time brilliantly.

[@JohnnyLaps]

Hi John,I went out and did some cold weather mackerel fishing this past weekend off NJ coast here in the states.Setting up to watch your outing now .Thanks John for the great content.

[@TheFishLocker]

We get some of our best Mackerel fishing here in Cornwall in the winter. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@JohnnyLaps]

@@TheFishLocker as do we! Underrated fish especially at the table as I'm a fan of the oily group and I love bluefish as well.Cheers mate.belated happy holidays although I may have wished.

[@nofotomojo]

@@JohnnyLaps Second that on the Mackerel and Bluefish.

[@JohnnyLaps]

@@nofotomojo Yes!!love all the rich ones.isnt this a great channel?

[@michaelsadventures4261]

A big thumbs up from somewhere close to Fort Knox, Kentucky U.S.A.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you mate.

[@uptonogoodism]

That's fishing John 😁 still loved the big english breakfast 👍 keep um coming...from Oz 🤪

[@TheFishLocker]

Fine consolation prize. 🤣

[@earlydaysseaangling007]

Safe journey back to Cornwall great video amazing what you can catch down the side

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you James. 👍🏻🎣

[@jacquibradley1598]

Good one John, lovely to see Hannah & James. Regards to all greetings from a sunny Cyprus! 🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Jacqui and have a lovely day. 😊👍🏻

[@melscott9643]

Interesting what you can catch on the scratching rig. Enjoyed that video 👌

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a winner isn’t it. 😊👍🏻

[@stephenkelly3404]

Can’t beat Whitby piers some good fish can come from there, Down there in a few weeks hopefully the weather will play ball ;) Cracking video again mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck when you get there bud. 👍🏻

[@R2Zmedia]

You should have stuck around until lunch and gone to either The Magpie, Royal Fisheries or Trenchers. You'd have got a decent sized Cod in any of those! Mind you the breakfast looked good. Look forward to seeing you back on the boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

I’m not waiting 4 hours in the rain just for fish and chips mate. I grew up there, I’ve eaten in all those places.

[@R2Zmedia]

@@TheFishLocker I knew you were from that area hence the leg pull. Myself, born in Brid, raised in Sheffield then nearly 30 years in Jersey now in US. Seriously miss the British coast!

[@jamietipton5054]

Great video again John fishing is tough in general atm. Looking forward to next one.

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers bud.

[@JamesPearson92]

The fishing in the north east has been very slow and patchy this year. A lot of fingers are pointing to the new Freeport dredging operations on the Tees! There has been mass die offs of crustaceans and fish washing up etc ! Hopefully it pulls round in the coming year! Another cracking video! Tight lines!

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes mate I’ve been keeping an eye on the situation. Difficult one isn’t it.

[@JamesPearson92]

@@TheFishLocker I've heard a few conspiracy theories , however all point to the local council/ government having to pull their fingers out! It certainly doesn't stop the angler's up here getting out!

[@stephenking78]

Great video, thank your mate for the great cart presentation. Plenty of species, thanks John. Great looking breakfast 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Toms a great lad isn’t he. 👍🏻

[@philipshaw5715]

Hi John glad I'm not the only one you gets the rockling there well fed. Yet to have a cod of a reasonable size of that peir.

[@TheFishLocker]

Maybe next time

[@philipshaw5715]

@@TheFishLocker Hi John going back beginning of Feb so hopefully I'll get something a tad bigger. Also try the 1up 1down rig see if it improves my catch rate. Great vids John keep em comming.

[@kevinlance1813]

Nice one. The fishing seemed slow but fun and I learned a new technique, thanks for that. The breakfast at the end almost brought a tear to my eye, we can't get a proper breakfast in the US. Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

We struggle to get a good English breakfast in England any more mate. It’s all gluten free rye and smashed avocado crap. 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kevinlance1813]

@@TheFishLocker Hey mate just wanted to tell you the wife and I were watching Escape To The Country and saw your appearance there! You're a great ambassador for Cornwall and fishing. We are behind about 18 months in the US but try to watch as much UK telly as we can. Cheers from North Carolina

[@brianfields4479]

Thanks for sharing mate. How things have changed, long time back, talking 50 years my evening catch from there, was 5 cod all over 10lb. Such a shame to see the downfall. Good luck.

[@TheFishLocker]

Now you’ll be lucky to see a double in a season.

[@brianfields4479]

@@TheFishLocker shame eh, mind you another video from there showed all the small fish being kept, so glad you just put the wee ones back. Did you know whitby was big for tuner once over. Iam now living in nz, anything under 12lb goes back. Cheers mate.

[@robertcotton9091]

Thanks so much for sharing mate, I really enjoyed watching thanks! The breakfast has made my mouth water ! Good to see you wearing the life vest even though you are on the Pier, a fine example to set Sir, well done :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Safety first. 😊👍🏻

[@crf9993]

Knew you were from the North East, didn't realise it was Whitby! I used to live in Nunthorpe and Guisborough. Fished Saltburn pier a good few times. Once only me my mate and 3" of snow on the end, loads of good Whiting that night. Also fished Sandsend from my Orkney Stikeliner a couple of times Lots of cod on black lug and a big swell. In the lakes now but go back fairly often , it does have a nice feel to it . Enjoy

[@TheFishLocker]

It is a lovely place to visit isn’t it. 😊👍🏻

[@ianturner3033]

Nice to see you local John😃. I've only ever fished Whitby west, mainly because the joining bridge was missing when I used to go.🥺 Not a bad little scratching session, 🎣🎣🎣🎣always worth a try in case the big ones don't show.🥺🥺 Thanks for bringing back some good memories.🤔🤔 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s it mate. You can only catch what’s there and the big fish just didn’t make an appearance. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊🎣

[@stevenmurgatroyd2850]

Should have gone to si nging kettle John, down ginal next to angel( weatherspoons open at 5/30 am. Missed a treat there John, look it up ongoogle great value.

[@TheFishLocker]

I didn’t know it was even still there. It looked closed?

[@ToslisTosliauskas]

Hi,Never see fishing like this before. Very cool and nice. Thank You For sharing💯🔥👍😉

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure. 😊🎣

[@natureisallpowerful]

I bet that brought back some memories John.

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t remember it being so cold. 🥶

[@natureisallpowerful]

@@TheFishLocker its been cold in north Yorkshire I was in stokesley yesterday and once that sun went down it was brass monkey's

[@simonvincent9682]

Don't know for sure why these videos are so relaxing. All good! Keep them coming 😁👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@ironix1]

Nice one John. For once it looks warmer there than down here!

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣🤣🥶

[@michaelrobinson6561]

Whitby is my home town also.

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@trig6712]

nice to SEA you back Hi

[@TheFishLocker]

😬🎣

[@robbieallan6522]

Recently watched these guys In Norway and it was rag on scratching rigs that caught some of the best fish whereas dead fish baits weren't producing anything even though the cod they caught were puking up whole herring. Good video I needed to see that clip down pulley rig now I know I'm doing it right lol 😆

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s sometimes the way. 👍🏻

[@paulmerryman]

Nice to see the pier in use. Have seen a few people fish the other pier, on the lower deck, but I assume that's something for the summer months. Skippers cafe used to open early in Whitby, behind the Ship Inn.

[@TheFishLocker]

That cafe has long gone mate.

[@paulmerryman]

@@TheFishLocker Another business lost. 😢

[@foylad4862]

You had better believe i hit that like button before you even spoke John 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

💪🏻 Good man. 😉👍🏻

[@rootpotato]

New opening logo thingy? . . . Very slick! 😎

[@TheFishLocker]

A subscriber made it. Just trying it out. 😉

[@PitchUpCampsiteReviews]

Another great fishlocker video before bed, cracked me up with the Cryton, not seen Red Dwarf for years.

[@TheFishLocker]

Only folks of a certain age will get that reference. 🤣

[@PitchUpCampsiteReviews]

@@TheFishLocker Yep we're getting old mate 🤣 I don't care about my age though I'm still 21 in my head, and other than grey hairs and some crows feet around my eyes I'm fitter now than I was throughout my 20's. Can't go wrong on this carnivore diet.

[@GarySmith-dm1iy]

Loved this guys especially on how to prepare your bait

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope folks find it helpful 👍🏻🎣

[@johnmartin7182]

As always awesome content thanks for your time to do this video 📸

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure John. 😊👍🏻

[@mmarquinho353]

So amazing video, John. Every single video of yours inspired me. Thanks indeed!!!!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad to hear it.

[@tommos16]

I caught a load of Codling last year on an ebb tide on The Clyde in Greenock, which is really encouraging. Size 4 scratching rig with earth worms and couldn’t keep the rod in the water. Some bite for the size of them, I’d say they were a quarter of the size of your first codling. They can and did bend a 3lb carp rod quite significantly on the bite!

[@TheFishLocker]

Good fun and fills a days fishing. 😊👍🏻

[@tommos16]

@@TheFishLocker absolutely! Weird leathery thing, never expected them to feel the way they do. I usually fish the Mersey and they’re as rare as hens teeth these ways nowadays. Hope you’re up so early on a fishing adventure! New born is my excuse, your vids are keeping me sane

[@benradley4895]

Ohh brilliant video 👍👍👍 My favourite place to fish !! Haven’t been since October but definitely in the diary. The Cod /large pollack are normally around kelpy area on that pier at this time of year - I’ve only caught billet , but have seen big fish caught there 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I know Ben, good luck when you get there next.

[@kylie-.-]

I don't normally eat fish, but fresh cod, I've heard is SO delicious!

[@TheFishLocker]

Fish is best eaten fresh and Cod is especially good. 😊👌🏻

[@JohnnyLaps]

Fresh fish no matter what kind Kylie is the key.If it smells of fish,and the eyes are cloudy it's passed it's time.Give it a try,maybe fish and chips to start or a nice piece of Flounder as it's mild.

[@reiverone]

Did yous fish all night John? Plenty fish once you changed tactics, shame they were juveniles, but hey, at least it kept you busy. Excellent in formative video on baiting up with mixture of baits and presentation. Big breakfast.....best bite of the day.

[@TheFishLocker]

Fished the flooding tide mate. Left after 4 or 5 hours I think. You can’t catch big ones every day. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stuartbromley5328]

Not fished whitby off the piers but have fished the charters boats for the winter cod

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a good spot on the right day. 👍🏻🎣

[@henryloveridge3824]

Fantastic video again thanks John for tips and bait

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it helps folks out. 😊👍🏻

[@mikesaul8711]

Outstanding upload as always John, informative as always, nice location. Kind regards Mike, Norfolk 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mike. 😊👍🏻

[@glendockree9171]

Enjoyed it and learnt from it as always. Cheers John!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad to hear it Glen. 😊👍🏻

[@mikerowe5601]

One of them days. I was on East last night and had a couple to 6.5lb but the lads next to me had one at 8. Sods law :)

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s always the way isn’t it. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markhodgson1251]

Welcome home lad

[@TheFishLocker]

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[@johnblake3863]

I enjoyed this. Thanks so much.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure John. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@WOODZGOLF]

Nice to see you fishing at old stomping grounds again. Makes me want to go back and fish the trot on again with Paul but doubt I will get another 19lb cod off the boat but he definitely knows how to put people on the fish!

[@TheFishLocker]

I think Paul has retired and his lad is taking the boat now. 👍🏻

[@ipaales7552]

Nice one John send a few upto sheilds marra.....what would you say was more important the a decent rod or reel ?.. cheers and all the very best 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Depends on the situation mate. Every aspect is important. It’s like saying what’s more important. The boat or the engine?

[@thomaswhitty9452]

Thanks for another great video mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time bud. 👍🏻

[@hubrisnaut]

Meals, breakfast especially, tastes better after a round of fishing or just getting into the outdoors, it seems.

[@TheFishLocker]

It always tastes better once you’ve worked up and appetite 😉👍🏻

[@jonathoncoates9170]

Lovely video as per usual John lad . I was over at sandsend last week (car park) 3 of us had some nice codling 6 altogether & some really good whiting. Same set up as yourselves but squid & lug. No-one else turned up but all in all a decent session. Tight lines as always pal .keep em coming 😉👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Nice comfortable mark that. 👍🏻🎣

[@johnmccullim]

Thanks john

[@TheFishLocker]

Any time John.

[@Gazzyb2071]

Great video John, I’ve never heard them called billet since I fished Hartlepool about 30 years ago.

[@TheFishLocker]

We’ve always referred to the small ones as billet growing up in Whitby.

[@stucrossland3719]

As a kid I fished near the swingbridge and caught fish know as Billet using float fished mussel.

[@TheFishLocker]

I did too.

[@stucrossland3719]

@@TheFishLocker , Can you still catch them at Whitby?

[@andrewbalsdon6053]

great to see as always m8

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Andrew. 👍🏻🎣

[@pmcevoy3102]

Great vid Ive fish whitby for years. two tips tip one if you catch i rockling go home> tip two on the east pier dont use grip lead up to the corner over the bridge on the stone jetty to that corner let the lead roll into gullies. paul

[@TheFishLocker]

I’ve caught a few stunning fish on rockling livebaits. Including an 11lb cod.