1300 Mile Winter Boat Adventure to Scotland - Sea Fishing UK | The Fish Locker

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  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +90

    As requested here is a full Vlog style video of the whole trip. If you enjoy this type of video and if people find the video helpful please let me know. If you have watched the 2 fishing videos some of this footage you will have seen before. Best wishes everyone. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🎣😊

    • @islandhopperstuart
      @islandhopperstuart ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Please where in Scotland did you launch the boat and fish?

    • @mickmcarthur3485
      @mickmcarthur3485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John I caught.my PB Tope out of there our club only had one trip out from the port and it was the last day that the charter boat was going to be fishing out of there and in all the time that the boat had been fishing from there my tope was the 1st and only tope every caught on the boat

    • @familyfishinggb8178
      @familyfishinggb8178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great video John, personally like the Vlog Style and i recon it will help a few that are new. Just things like you feeling for heat from bearings etc great fishing as always to 👍

    • @eoinmurray2421
      @eoinmurray2421 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@islandhopperstuartfind your own marks

    • @jonathanlynch4996
      @jonathanlynch4996 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Please don’t alter your content too much. You offer a great untainted experience. Reality and great knowledge shared honestly and professionally! I wish you and your family well. PS I haven’t fished for 20 yrs 😮

  • @rmil4531
    @rmil4531 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You are an absolute gentleman. Everything about the way you conduct yourself is just right. Great video. Thank you.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t pretend to get it right all the time, I just do my best. 🎣😊

    • @rmil4531
      @rmil4531 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheFishLocker your best is better than most, rest assured. You are a pleasure to watch as are your family.😊

  • @jessvass1973
    @jessvass1973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have to agree. Great work. Welcome to Scotland and i hope you come back time and time again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We always enjoy every time we visit Scotland. 😊💙

    • @jessvass1973
      @jessvass1973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheFishLocker❤

  • @WolfricLupus
    @WolfricLupus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When I saw the size of the bait and hook at timestamp 6:04 I was like "OMG you tryna catch a plesiosaur!!"

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Pretty much. 🤣👍🏻

    • @beardedchimp
      @beardedchimp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheFishLocker seeing your bait being so large you'd be thrilled to catch one as a target fish, I was immediately convinced that your first catch was definitely going to be a dogfish. Is it bad that I was disappointed when an impressive skate appeared? I don't wish you bad fortune but catching a dogfish would have been comic perfection.

  • @MrHotjoe25
    @MrHotjoe25 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this was so true up in skye 4 days ago , i snagged only pollock frome the shore bloody chilly wrap up

  • @paulpaul1-t8v
    @paulpaul1-t8v ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its a hell of a drive

  • @funnysods
    @funnysods ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Them baits are mental sizes, but so are the fish. Well done on condensing what must have been a hell of a trip into watchable videos, I loved them all. Looking forward to you and the family's adventures this year John.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m glad you enjoyed joining us.

  • @bailienicoljarvie2878
    @bailienicoljarvie2878 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great to see our fishing in Scotland highlighted by you guys, absolute quality, thanks for sharing.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s a stunning place. 🎣👍🏻

  • @gerardhampson9089
    @gerardhampson9089 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I could not even think about travelling with the boat the distance you have gone ,
    Mind you , a young lad, you can do anything when your young .well done,

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha. Or at least you think you can. 😉🤣

  • @ipaales7552
    @ipaales7552 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will never again complain about my 11 mile drive from sheilds to seaham for fishing...excellent john cheers marra all the very best 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha. It was further for me to collect the bait!!

  • @ianfiddes9871
    @ianfiddes9871 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Full vlog videos are great to watch. Even better when the videos absolute class 🥃👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @julienicoll2070
    @julienicoll2070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate that little VW Caddy is a beast I’ve watch almost every episode from Australia 👍👍👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      She’s a trooper isn’t she.

  • @phil7301
    @phil7301 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a mighty Trek!! But we'll worth it by the looks of things ! Thanks for sharing it with us John 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😉

  • @FrenchCountrysideLife
    @FrenchCountrysideLife ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one. What a mission. I've never seen a check on the trailer bearings with the back of the hand before. Brilliant idea.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s the same as when checking a door handle in fire training. Always use the back of your hand incase it’s hot.

  • @dbrbruce9950
    @dbrbruce9950 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They have to be relieved to have those suckers removed. Thanks for the adventure!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like to think so. Imagine how itchy and niggly it must be having them chewing on you constantly with no way of getting them off!!

    • @beardedchimp
      @beardedchimp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheFishLocker this is the single thing I focus on when thinking of the innumerable animal parasites. Across the entire planet it is only us humans who can remove them all, sure there are cleaner fish and chimpanzees eat them off each others backs' but that only covers those above the surface. Think about scabies with humans, notoriously itchy and burrowing under the skin, good luck trying to pull them out. Or thread worms which I have only had once decades ago as a child, I still remember the intolerable itchiness centre of my arse. Worse still they became active at night, right as your trying to sleep they make it abundantly clear they're fully awake. A single tablet and they're all dead, problem sorted.
      People romanticise the idea of being some other animal and the freedom it represents, all I can imagine is unending constant itchiness that you are utterly helpless to stop.

  • @outoftime788
    @outoftime788 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow very smooth boat

  • @neilr4867
    @neilr4867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Haven't been back to Scotland in about 15 years (I live in Australia now) but that first few seconds of footage on the water in the morning brought a tear to my eye. Spectacular. Great stuff, John.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunning place isn’t it.

    • @joedennehy386
      @joedennehy386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fishing in Australia is a thousand times better

  • @TheSparklyBeader87
    @TheSparklyBeader87 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John, it seems, from the skate catch you and Chris had, that there are an abundance of males. They are interesting creatures. Glad you made it home safely. 🎉🎉🎉

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are the same with smaller skates in Cornwall. The smaller males are more active and aggressive feeders.

  • @John-ng2vg
    @John-ng2vg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi John me and my son use to go to Oban fishing with Ronny Campbell for the skate great memories that was 28 Years ago. Love watching your videos take care keep them coming.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve never met Ronnie but I hear good things. 👍🏻🎣

  • @whitecompany18
    @whitecompany18 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always been a dream of mine since watching Paul Youngs hooked on Scotland series and the deep sea episode, then following that John Wilson skate fishing with his daughter ...just amazing 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      His daughter beat him on that trip didn’t she.haha. I remember both of those videos too.

  • @Clan501-Scotland
    @Clan501-Scotland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for visiting bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

  • @russseff1246
    @russseff1246 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. You guys overcame a lot of adversity and challenging conditions. I have experience trailering long distances and like you said, it's not easy. That icey , narrow boat launch had me cringing, but you got the boat launched safely, True professionals. If you're ever in the states (Long Island, New York area) you can come out fishing with me anytime.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would like that. Thank you for the offer. 👍🏻🎣

  • @kenblackman128
    @kenblackman128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fishing like that makes the hours of driving worth while. I had my best trip ever in Cornwall last year. What was your best ever trip

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those special trips allways make it worth while 🎣👍🏻

  • @kenpenfold5961
    @kenpenfold5961 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hiya John many thanks for the video they were magnificent fish 😊I don't think that I could have coped with fish of that size, I don't go fishing much anymore as old age seems to have set in 77 isn't a bad time of life but just a little fresh water fishing is about my lot now but please don't stop the videos I love them cheers ttfn 😊

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I reach that age I think I will feel the same. 😉

  • @alanmalcolm8055
    @alanmalcolm8055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John this is why I watch your channel. Nuff said.

  • @grahamallen3941
    @grahamallen3941 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks John/Chris, bit of a journey but well worth it to see the size of those Skate. Wonderful fish. My you that conger was a bit of a beast!!! Nice to see the doggies getting their comeuppance lol. Glad you had a safe return no thanks to the weather. All the very best Graham.

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts6594 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m so pleased you went ahead and put this together John, very good content, and just shows how much effort went into this trip, and much more that wasn’t on camera I should imagine. Appreciate your big effort on this one mate 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye mate. Lots goes on that folks don’t get to see. Problem solving and prep work. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @rwbranger62
    @rwbranger62 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome to our beautiful country. Hope you come back for some more fishing 🎣. Tight lines from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We will certainly be back when the weather is warmer. 🤣🥶

  • @paulpaul1-t8v
    @paulpaul1-t8v ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy new year 2024 is going to be your year keep on fishing and be safe paul

  • @MauserGSY
    @MauserGSY ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm from Guernsey, 4 miles by 9 ish and everything is a 20 min drive away, the thought of a 12+hr drive across country to go fishing is crazy.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha. Well I never said we were sane individuals 🤪

    • @benlepoidevin7047
      @benlepoidevin7047 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can really stretch it out if you go from beaucette to the fairy ring maybe get to 35-40mins

    • @MauserGSY
      @MauserGSY ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂@@benlepoidevin7047 especially if the Lycra cyclist gang are along the coast.

  • @robertmacbrayne9625
    @robertmacbrayne9625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely area, Crinan is a braw wee place. Keep the vidios coming

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunner of a spot. 🎣👍🏻

  • @johnhay4228
    @johnhay4228 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I admire your guts John to travel that distance in that sort of weather theirs not much more to say than that was fantastic nice to be back 😅😅😅😅

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. If it was easy everyone would do it. 😉🤣

  • @pinetree9343
    @pinetree9343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great adventure. As always any day fishing beats a day in the office. Cheers from northern Arizona USA

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Best wishes and take care. 👍🏻🎣

  • @williamgillespie9482
    @williamgillespie9482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the stevie nicks Fleetwood mac and the end of the video playing 😍

  • @unearthed-detecting-tv
    @unearthed-detecting-tv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant adventure lads, welcome to the north! Smashed it again!

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Smashing upload John, thank you guys. Greetings from Cyprus, with coughs and a cold!! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear from you again Jacqui.

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver ปีที่แล้ว +2

      John - I was glad you included your short bit about the use of the honesty box. I've used them before but was taught just to initial the corner of my payment, cash or receipts, just in case someone else tried to claim my payment action as their own. There are dishonest clowns on either side of the Pond. Have a safe and happy 2024 and keep the videos coming.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mstrdiver - There are dishonest people in every walk of life mate. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @angelbreath6539
    @angelbreath6539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done lads. That’s a long haul (no pun intended) 👍

  • @johnsmith-rs2vk
    @johnsmith-rs2vk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice to see ( sea ) you out again . Tight lines !

  • @johnsutherland6322
    @johnsutherland6322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to my beautiful country you’re the man to get the big fish ❤

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks John. Take it easy bud.

  • @brianfalconer9499
    @brianfalconer9499 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fishing out of Crinan on the Sound of Jura. Some monsters down there, that's for sure.

  • @andym1908
    @andym1908 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those Wray are unbelievable. Great stuff John and friend. 👏👏👌

  • @davetevens5080
    @davetevens5080 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re a brave man doing all those miles towing. Well done and some amazing fish too happy days 😊😊😊

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      If it was easy everyone would do it. 😉🎣

    • @tonyconnolly9847
      @tonyconnolly9847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More of the same, interesting and different.

  • @jonnygilbert233
    @jonnygilbert233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing adventure, so cool boys.
    Roll on spring though ay, poxy weather init 😁🤙

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What can you do ey? Just got to get on with it. 👍🏻🎣

    • @jonnygilbert233
      @jonnygilbert233 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely bud iv been twice this week avina go, won’t get nothing sat on the sofa 🤣

  • @chriskennard5920
    @chriskennard5920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn't seem to be much of a queue on the slipway John. And after some very 'cool' fishing the boat got a good fresh water wash on the way back home, eh? Great trip, great vid, great stuff!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. Silver linings and all that. 👍🏻

    • @chriskennard5920
      @chriskennard5920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya didn't bring one of those beasts back for Jim to have a go at then? @@TheFishLocker

  • @nicolalagonigro1155
    @nicolalagonigro1155 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fabulous video. Thanks so much. Stuck indoors with Covid; happy to share vicariously with your trip!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh dear. I hope you are feeling better soon Nicola. 💙

  • @ranamile4u9
    @ranamile4u9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am an avid fisherman from the GTA, Ontario Canada and sometimes do go out in theseconditions here at the Kawartha Lakes in October to November and mainly going after pickerels/walleyes and muskies. Not good fishing conditions when it is that cold esp when the winds are blowing. I am quite intriqued as you did mentioned previously that your boat was less then 17 ft long and you are quite brave to go out into these open waters esp the seas outside Cornwall as I have been watching your youtube postings now the last 6 months and do admire your fishing skills and courage! Those fishing adventures in BC Canada were great to watch and you are lucky to have a family who enjoy your passion !

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much. I do have quite a lot of experience on small boats and enjoy a challenge. 🎣👍🏻

  • @davidcampbell4264
    @davidcampbell4264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fair play that’s an epic trip, not sure I would fancy that tow my nerves would be in bits

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. I don’t look forward to doing it again.

  • @iamkjb1
    @iamkjb1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of fun, adventure and memories. Treasure them.

  • @DamGreek
    @DamGreek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Set to be a stunner of a day....See you on the boat!!" A bit too chilly for me....but I also know that a cold morning like that wakes up the senses and is quite invigorating!! I'm happy to be in my warm home, but also envious for the two of you!! What a great adventure!! Those skates are huge!! DIg, DmGrk

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      We were very fortunate with the conditions. 🎣👍🏻

  • @homer1033
    @homer1033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well worth the haul of a journey up to Scotland for some Stunning sized skate.
    really nice to see

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed joining us mate.

  • @davidhatton6858
    @davidhatton6858 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hiya John and Chris, another good video as always, hopefully plenty more in 2024. 👍

  • @iwilson227
    @iwilson227 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Only discovered your channel yesterday. Great to see you up here in Scotland 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to our channel. We do enjoy Scotland and have a few videos from there. 😊👍🏻

  • @thebellsfishmonger
    @thebellsfishmonger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it, great to see Giles smashing it out the park🔥🔥🔥

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re wonderful aren’t they. 😊🎣👍🏻

    • @thebellsfishmonger
      @thebellsfishmonger ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheFishLocker indeed, they have a lot to be proud of starting out in what is actually quite tough times in terms of pricing and business costs, I wish them every success. God knows they deserve it with their hard work and passion for the craft.

  • @itsmepaul2011
    @itsmepaul2011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That wee floating pontoon is great when the makeral are in, can sit there and fill a bag with some decent size fish, I live in the last town just before you get to here, well done and I'm glad you enjoyed our area

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a wonderful area. 👍🏻🎣

  • @boatfishingscottyano
    @boatfishingscottyano ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s one hell of a trip fair play amazing fishing too. Something different mate

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye mate. This spell of poor weather we’ve had I was getting cabin fever at home. 🤣

    • @boatfishingscottyano
      @boatfishingscottyano ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheFishLocker haha tell me about it been In since September but it’s looking promising to get out Saturday fingers crossed

  • @davidpollard3921
    @davidpollard3921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. I am going to bed with a hot water bottle to thaw out and that's just after watching the video !!

  • @tonycamplin8607
    @tonycamplin8607 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was nice to see the whole video and be able to realise how bad the weather was. There really must be hundreds of skate up there and I'm pleased to see a few dogfish. Bet you slept well the night after you got home!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wouldn’t have been a session without a few doggies. 😉🤣

  • @lukeripley1199
    @lukeripley1199 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video very much enjoyed watching 🎣🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼👍🏼

  • @krisstewart4787
    @krisstewart4787 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pretty country and epic fish. Great fun to watch!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you kriss, have a great day. 😊

  • @markdbowman2807
    @markdbowman2807 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a Journey /fishing trip, some great footage of the big Skates!, another class video, you and Chris did a great job John, such freezing conditions to. Brilliant. 👍👀.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed the trip mate. Let’s see what else we can get up to. 😉🎣

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John, it's good to see you made it safely to Scotland! I think you took a big risk. Not once did I see you twang a tie-down strap and say "That's not going anywhere." Keep your head about you lad, and be safe! 😄

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha. I did contemplate saying it on camera. 🤣

    • @jamesweber4938
      @jamesweber4938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought you did a good job of taking care of the safety aspect of trailering the boat. You showed several times that you were checking that the wheel bearings were not overheating, checking tightness of the straps etc etc. A trailer breakdown is often caused by a wheel related issue, no wheel bearing maintenance or old cracked trailer tires failing.@@TheFishLocker

  • @foylad4862
    @foylad4862 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hats off to you mate, one hell of a journey. There's me thinking 3 hours is a trek 😂 he came, he saw, he conquered 🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not rushing to do it again mate. 🤣🎣

    • @foylad4862
      @foylad4862 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFishLocker haha, i dont blame you mate 👍

  • @tony.brimson6339
    @tony.brimson6339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant. You must have passed nearby as you left the Glasgow area on the way home. It was good to see the Rest and Be Thankful
    was open for you as if that had been closed you would have had a long diversion to get to Lochgilphead. Loved the Skates.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aye fortunately we had a straight shot through.

  • @ch0cchip704
    @ch0cchip704 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an trip some brilliant fishing there, a good way to keep warm those skate seam like thay was coming for a clean up off the sea leaches. That was some big baits quite amazing to see

  • @heinrichrutten2158
    @heinrichrutten2158 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy new Year
    All the best for You and Your family. This is one of my favorite fishing channels.
    Thanks for Your good work

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much. 🎣👍🏻

  • @crazyslaine3458
    @crazyslaine3458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, those motorway drives are very draining.
    Nice to see the check over of the trailer - including the bearing test.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Touch wood she towed really well.

  • @jamesweber4938
    @jamesweber4938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @daipigeon7561
    @daipigeon7561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been going to Scotland from south wales for the last 32 years fishing and a wee bit of shooting
    It's sure cold up there in January.
    I love all your videos.
    Great video.. Great fishing
    Great two guys
    Great country is Scotland.

  • @johnrimmer5955
    @johnrimmer5955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best wishes for 2024 as always looking forward to your next vlog.

  • @IMCDundee
    @IMCDundee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got stung on that beach by a washed up lions mane jellyfish when I was 8 or so on holibags. Crinan is a lovely wee place.

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Them Skate look so majestic. I'd love to catch a small one for sure. Looks like your trip was well worth the bad weather.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was well worth the effort.

  • @davehadenough5478
    @davehadenough5478 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this Video.......Damn those Rays!!!!! Hoping to see a Cod or Halibut.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So were we, it was disappointing to learn there were no other species in the area. I am assuming this many big predatory skate have just eaten everything else.

  • @angiehoward7261
    @angiehoward7261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some of the bigger rays I have seen. The Eel was huge! All in all beautiful fish.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That eel was a surprise wasn’t it.

    • @roberthowie8538
      @roberthowie8538 ปีที่แล้ว

      black mouth dogfish@@TheFishLocker

  • @martinparker5548
    @martinparker5548 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We used to get some huge ones trawling we always let them go beautiful fish

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stunning aren’t they.

  • @DanTheVans
    @DanTheVans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some journey that mate!!! Great video as always so glad can write comments again 👍🏻🎣🦞

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Best wishes mate and have a great week. 👍🏻🎣

    • @DanTheVans
      @DanTheVans ปีที่แล้ว

      @TheFishLocker you too mate 👍🏻

  • @ebbs0000
    @ebbs0000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well this is bloody amazing!!!

  • @stipojovic5830
    @stipojovic5830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I turned on the heat at home watching this video. Man you and Chris are crazy. Going out fishing in these arctic conditons, brrrr. Great seeing both of you catching humongus skates on likewise humongus baits. Some already seen previous, but stil thanks for the video and hope the next one will be in warmer times😊. Greetz from Stipo from Holland

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is our pleasure my friend. 😊🎣

  • @mr.brownmusic606
    @mr.brownmusic606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video my friend! I really enjoy watching and learning from you!!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much. 👍🏻🎣

  • @DavidMielczarek
    @DavidMielczarek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brilliant john

  • @hastalloyking
    @hastalloyking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfect , thanks again , big fish there

  • @dustymillar7026
    @dustymillar7026 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Know the area well, and had to smile when I saw the size of the bait you were using. It was comparable to the size of the catch we would expect if you took the skate out of the equation 😅 . Hope you enjoyed it at least a little, regards to the family.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We had a great trip mate. Thank you. 🎣👍🏻

  • @lawrencemacd63
    @lawrencemacd63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video John totally enjoyed the video cracking fish well done 🐟🎣🐟🎣

  • @Kernowcatches
    @Kernowcatches ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic I do miss Scotland now living in Fowey but I don’t miss the weather lol

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. I actually miss the crisp winters

  • @paulgodden2343
    @paulgodden2343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great adventure , bet you are planning your next one

  • @grzegorzjacek3571
    @grzegorzjacek3571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yours skill and knowledge is amazing,LOL👌

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      We simply share what we know and love doing. 😊🎣👍🏻

  • @stuartrice8143
    @stuartrice8143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic watch,well done both of you.

  • @PaulDavis-f6w
    @PaulDavis-f6w ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you two boys working together. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Tight lines boy's ❤

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Teamwork makes the dream work. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @denisgoulding4004
    @denisgoulding4004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazaballs. Brilliant, ty for sharing

  • @travis2557
    @travis2557 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked this video, very interesting to see how the whole trip unfolded. Thanks so much for all the work you put into creating amazing content. BEST CONTENT ON TH-cam. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Travis, it is my pleasure. 😉🎣👍🏻

  • @davemartin7547
    @davemartin7547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos are brilliant, and there is so much information. Thank you.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is my pleasure Dave. Best wishes and tight lines bud. 🎣👍🏻

  • @Yorkshire321
    @Yorkshire321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fishing trip lads👍you can take the lad out the north but you can’t take the north out the lad ( don’t let the southern weather soften yer!🤣) brilliant fishing adventure vid as always 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. I do miss the crispness but yes, I’ve definitely gotten used to the warm. 🤣

  • @carldawson832
    @carldawson832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking watch john, all the best from GRIMSBY

  • @micktisdall4160
    @micktisdall4160 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant vid & some nice skate as well, I enjoy your vids as informative n enjoyable 🎣🎣🎣

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much Mick. 👍🏻

    • @micktisdall4160
      @micktisdall4160 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Iam coming down cornwall in September for holiday maybe we could have day out I've got lure rods to use & don't mind paying my way 👍🎣👍🎣👍

  • @fghjjjk
    @fghjjjk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Sound like me taking my SIB from Wales to Torridon this year for a camping trip around Skye and Ramsay. Awesome fun!

  • @henryloveridge3824
    @henryloveridge3824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video John

  • @AndyMacaskill
    @AndyMacaskill ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed this format, but I enjoy all your videos, anyway. I think when you're putting that kind of milage in, its good to show the effort it takes to get to these marks from where you are. Especially when there is adverse weather. I'm just glad you had it calm enough out on the water - you know yourself - forecasts can be wrong.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We had this trip planned for several weeks waiting for that weather break up there coinciding with good tides for the slipway. 😉🎣👍🏻

  • @handiteam
    @handiteam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fair play that was a fantastic video

  • @Ericcartman666
    @Ericcartman666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very enjoyable. 👏👏👏👏

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so. 🎣👍🏻

  • @SpicyAngler
    @SpicyAngler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes, John fish is just a bonus!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  ปีที่แล้ว

      You hit that AJ target yet buddy?

    • @SpicyAngler
      @SpicyAngler ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFishLocker nope. Not yet… I need to sort out slow trolling on live bait. catching here live bait on session itself is a bit of a challenge by itself. So the AJ became even more of a target now.

  • @BrasherFox
    @BrasherFox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I few of us went to Inverary way back in the late 70s and had a charter boat for a few days. Although the trip was great and we seen basking sharks etc. The skipper wasn't very helpful so we didn't catch much. Not been back since as we didn't have our own boats. Some stunning rays you had there and I take it, that made the trip worthwhile,

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Catching fish always makes a trip worthwhile. 😉👍🏻