I hope this video helps folks out. We have other videos in our “Shore fishing for Beginners playlist and I have added links in the video description for some of the tackle I use. 😊👍🏻🎣
Hello...John and family...Thank you for your informative videos...they are absolute fun to watch...may you and your family always be blessed with the best.
TH-cam is the only social media I do, The others are becoming too controversial. You youtubers with your informational channels and old movies and TV shows are the only reason I’ve stayed this long. You are worth it many times over.👍
rare to find people that share like this. Where I lived one time in my life (Washington State USA) I LOVED people going golfing... less competition fishing! Hawaii on the other hand is one of the FREEEST (is that a word?) places on earth NO fishing license needed. You buy a boat, a fishing pole you catch a marlin, tuna, Mahi Mahi menpachi Ono, etc etc what a wonderful place, with people who LOVE YOU! Just be NORMAL, okay? you have a small boat, they have a small boat. Yo have a beer they have a beer. It is LIFE that is fishing. Thank YOU!
A big well done and thankyou for the rate at which you create this content. It's easy for us to take for granted the amount of work that goes into filming and editing a video every week! Genuinely impressive and so welcomed by us all. Thankyou !!
John , its good to see you are wearing a crew saver vest . You must be the 1st TH-camr ive seen wearing one whilst shore fishing . Safety is paramount when fishing from shore or boat because you never know when that freak wave is going to hit you .
Thats the main thing isn't it Jon. I understand that there may be a lot of younger anglers also watching these videos so feel it is important not only to show them a good example but also to normalise it for them. Safety first. 😉
I use a Penn 525 multiplier- I have an old century rod which I stripped down and put Fuji rings on it then rewhipped and varnished the rod. It had no grip on the butt end so I've fitted one. I cannot complain John, it has served me well for 25 years.
Spent ages converting reels to remove the self levelling winder on the advice of mates to get me a few extra yards...... what a waste of time and reels
Cheers mate , it’s funny to me how things turn out in life .. But it’s almost uncanny how much your up loads have helped me during the past year ! I found your channel during lockdwn , work for the NHS and was advised to shield.. lots of different emotions and feelings about that time , but your passion and knowledge of the coast was a welcome escape from everything.. After a chance family holiday to Norfolk and chance encounter of a beach caster I got to put some of that knowledge into practice, bagged a 5 lb sea bass and watched many a sun rise n set ... It’s been hard at work ... lost Two college’s Graham and Libby .. Both genuinely decent blokes Sir captain Moore passed yesterday at our hospital... RIP Keep em coming fella 👍🏼
You are right, it is a very unusual time in which we are living. I am truly very glad that our videos may be providing some positive distraction for people during these stressful days - that is why we have strived to keep the uploads coming. I was truly saddened to hear of Sir Captain Tom's passing. Best wishes and stay safe.😊
Cheers mate! I enjoyed the video.I believe it's the way you go in-depth but not overly explain things in your videos that is the key to keep people excited about watching. When TH-cam first came out I was going to do basically what you do. With 50 plus years of fishing...whether it be recreational...charter or commercial no matter where i go to fish I always take the time to show someone that is new to fishing certain tips to catching more fish. Even when you showed and demonstrated the good old 'Birds nest' I actually demonstrate to our fishing charter guests how to avoid getting them on the way out to the ocean. Most people have never fished a Penn 4/0 before so a little knowledge goes a long way.And of course I explain how to properly set the hook when fishing with circle hooks.(Only took me about 2 years to get proficient with them since I have always been a 'Set the hook' fisherman.) Anyways mate...Finally tomorrow we will have our first charter in the ocean of the year.Thank the Lord ! Being landlocked drives me crazy.lol And we typically run about 250 to 300 trips a year. Well...with that being said...I'm off to get ready for tomorrow. Tight lines and calm seas to you ! From your friend on the other side of the pond.
It is a very fine line between giving enough information and making the subject matter unrelatable isn't it. I have always been the type of person who wished to share with someone rather than watch them feel. So it's good to hear that you are too. Good luck on your charter and tight lines. 😊
These beginner videos are fantastic for us novices, even if some of us kind of know the basics. Videos like this help hammer home the fundermentals. Thanks matey 👍
Excellent video for a part time fisherman like myself as I do most of my fishing from the shore. I'm pleased to see that I am not the only one who has trouble with Multiplying reels. I went back to fixed spool a long time ago! Thanks for another great video!
I started out using fixed spools, I got some really nice shimano ones. Then I discovered multipliers. The Shimanos don't see the light of day anymore. I absolutely love multiplier fishing.
Excellent been fishing for 40 years and have discovered what I've been doing wrong I think I'm standing to close to my bait after I've cast, have found video educational and entertaining thanks John stay safe 👍👍👍👍
Thank John, You have called this Video for "Beginners"😊 I have been fishing since I was 8 years old mate and I have gained some very useful tips and some very useful info on the Tackle, so thanks for that, just shows you that it is never to late to learn something even after 60 years of enjoying my fishing 😂, my old saying is ..... the more you know the more you don't know. Keep um coming mate you are saving us from going cracking in this lockdown🤣 cheers Ian
Brilliant video as always. Another tip for the multiplier is put your leader knot at one side of the reel and then when you cast out your thumb on the other side, stops any cuts you might get from the knot. However I'm definitely with you on fixed spools, so much more convenient than a multiplier
Great video, thank you for posting! I am an old boy just waiting to get back into fishing after a good 50 years "lay off". It is amazing to see the huge difference in tackle that is available now and this was so helpful to me, lots of good basic advice, I can't wait to get down to the shore again when all this Covid is sorted. All the best to you and yours, tight lines and thanks once again.
I loved that video, mainly because I watched it with my boys, and was able to show them the tips that I never got as a kid. Though I’ll be using them from now on! Thanks fella 👍🏻
What a good video and especially for beginners, we had to learn by watching others and trying different things out when I was a kid but your videos would have given us a better knowledge thanks, stay safe tight lines
Dear, you are doing a great job.... you are amongst the best trainers across the globe. I would love to learn shore fishing by watching all your videos.... Best of Luck from Pakistan...
Thank you John. Another great video. I totally agree with that the current fixed spool reels are very efficient with a longer cast. Also as a bonus they are less troublesome especially when fishing at night. Thank you again John. Take care.......
Sometimes it helps to go back to basics, asI find a lot of us tend to sometimes overcomplicated things. A bit of revision is always good too. Stay safe. 😷👍👌👏
It's ace John. Just getting together my sea gear and buying some new stuff too. Haven't sea fished for 34 years since Ilfracombe pier. We have a caravan near Bude and your videos have been proper helpful. Been a match and carp angler for all my life but I can't wait for the sea at the caravan. Off there tomorrow. Thanks mate keep up the great videos and if your up this way be great to fish with you. regards Jim
I'm glad you're finding the videos informative and inspiring mate. I put links into the descriptions of most of them for the tackle I use. I hope it helps. 😊👍🏻
Sadly we have a couple of rival channels who encourage their friends to dislike and troll the videos out of petty jealousy. They subscribe simply to copy the videos and 👎🏻 Sad really isn’t it. Notice roughly the same number of dislikes on every video regardless of subject. 😉 Says more about them really than the videos.
I have never fished before and have bought my fist rig to fish Mackerel on the the South Coast next week. Your videos have been fantastic and educational. I am really looking forward to hopefully catching my Lunch! Thank you and subscribed!
You are a great tutor with such a wealth of knowledge. Any beginner can learn so much from your videos and everything is so calmly and clearly explained. Fascinating to watch and learn as always. Cheers! 👍
Should of known you’d already have a video explaining what’s needed. Thanks for this and your channel in general. It’s brought me hours of entertainment and got me out of some grey clouds.
@@TheFishLocker definitely. Used to live in Penzance. Don’t get out as much anymore due to disability. But watching others and not TV shows , but real people. Really lifts my mood .
Thanks I have learned load from this video. I am coming back to fishing after 30 year and hoping to get the excitement I did back then. Keep up the good work stay safe thanks Willie
Great tips and ideas.... most of the anglers i know use a multiplier for fishing for everything... I use mine for pier and rock fishing....fixed -spool for beaches... And a scarborough reel for deep water rock marks where you don't really need to Cast far....
Outstanding again John thanks for sharing. Just about to start fishing again after 30yrs and looking forward to it, sometimes feels super complicated but I'm here to learn.
Great vid. For a long time I felt inadequate cos I can't long cast with a multiplier but hey after your remarks I don't care. Put my fixed spool back on without shame.
Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it, im a carp angler and i have just purchased a cheap set of rods and reels and a tripod and ready tied rigs etc and will be making a 2.5 hour drive for my first beach trip this sunday to chesil beach to have a go, subbed.👍👍
Thank you John, spot on tips! I use three rod, One to catch live bait using sabiki rig, second one 10ft to use non return slide with livebait, and third one 14 ft with fish finder rig, or high low rig. Tight lines !! Very informative video! Huge like from Kazakhstan!
@The Fish Locker Cheers Mate, please make one video on how to use sabiki on Rod from surf, normally people use them from pier and deep water, or kayak. But I had a hard time to cast 6 hooks , I decided to divide them, and leave only 3 hooks and sinker
One of the best videos I've watched of yours very very good , sometimes when your old you think you know all you need to know but I learnt a few things , I have forwarded the link to my son excellent video !
That was very interesting, a proper tutorial, I tell you, James has really come on leaps and bounds as your camera man, following his last week's debut.
Hello John. ive watched all your videos since i dont know when , this one is so well put together . well done .I am a seasoned angler and field caster but this was still a good watch. cheers Sie
A1 instruction and experience. It's amazing just how protective of fishing methodology fisherman were in my day, but it's a joy to see you sharing your experience and sound knowledge. Hope you're well and safe. Thank you for everything :)
Now then mate, haven't heard from you in a while. How are you and the family? You are so so right about "fishing secrets" with the older boys. This is something I want to change. I hope that by me showing that we can all benefit by sharing what we know, it will change the mindset. 😊
@@TheFishLocker You're spot on mate. With regards to my family over there, sadly my brothers lad is struck down with covid 19. He was put on a ventilator just a short time ago. We are hopeful after a scare but he is fighting back.You stay safe mate. It's all up to us to encourage our families to be vigilant.
Glad to see your still getting out and doing a bit of fishing mate,breaks up this nightmare! When this is done Iv made it my goal to get a rod and a set up sorted, I’m gunna set up a rig from the locker workshop and get down Hastings beach and finally see if I can’t catch myself a wrasse like the one you got with janes this week looked like it should of been caught in Barbados amazing colours on it! I’ll let ya know when I get one ;) Good work mate
When you get sorted mate, give me a shout and we can have a chat about a starter setup for you. PM me on the fishlocker fb page - its easier to track conversations than on here.
@@TheFishLocker yeh I defo will mate... can’t wait to have a go honestly I used to do some fresh water as a kid used to love it... but as life goes on you just sort of forget about it and I defo feel I’d be a better angler these days due to experience, mainly through you lol
Hi. This coment made me pause for thought. Is boat fishing better than shore or do you mean course fishing. I love boat fishing because i get to empty my pots and go for a very scenic ride tgen fish. Better than that is shore and pier fishing with our older fishermen. I go just to talk . Catching fish is a bonus. Course fishing is not for me
Very good and informative video mate👍 simple is the best. I have seen to many people making fishing so complicated it’s just funny to watch them set up gear. Hope you all have a good one😃
Never had much success with sea fishing. This series has got me dusting off the gear to go again and simplify my approach. Those Scarborough cod are in for it 😆.
@@TheFishLocker Try duck hunting, sub freezing temperatures, standing in water up to your knees , your dog is covered with ice and zero ducks. Still enjoyable though.
As usual John a spot on tutorial with no bs . Many people add so much talk with little content boring the pant off the reader , not you it’s content spot on ....tight lines...hope you managed to get the snot out of you hair 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Brill video as a newbie to sea fishing this really helps ! Im hoping to get out a fair bit more once lockdown is over and i will take all your advice on board . Keep up the good work and keep the beginners lessons coming everyone has to start somewhere and this seems a good place to start . Cheers really enjoyed this one
Great video for beginners, just one thing I will mention, having only fished twice but it may be of importance for beginners is your head position when casting. Make sure you look up when casting otherwise you lose distance as I did on both occasions and ended up with 30-40 yards distance instead of 80-100 yards. Thanks for posting.
I had 2 abu multipliers, mainly because my Dad was passionate about them, and spent a lot of money at the time. Many hours of use showed me exactly what you have showed about birds nests............ Spot on and a great review.... Although the tangles were not at easy sometimes.............. Ended up cutting line off lol.
Thanks for the video haven't finished for some years now found this very useful and informative and clear to understand will be blowing the dust off my rods keep up the good work 👌
Is that the first time I've seem you blank?? You are human after all 🤪😉 your right about keeping it simple. Its always effective. Can't be doing with over complicating things that will take more time away from the fishing time. Cracking video as always mate. Awesome to see you out there giving us top tips and tricks. Tight lines. All the best to you and the family 🎣🎣🎣
If you have a look through the videos, I have put links into the descriptions with some of the bits of tackle I can find. A lot I simply get from my local tackle shop. Any specific questions send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page.
Great video as always. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍. Just watched David Attenborough’s (A life on our planet) it was a very eye opening hour an 54min. I wish everyone would watch it.
Once again John a very educational video, so much valuable information for beginners and very well put across, you keep it simple John! All the best. 👍
Nice one I’ve learn a new things about the reels and im watching video quite a lot about the different reels and its only you explain really well. Proper job!👏👏👏
Really good intro in to the world of shore fishing, maybe one thing I would add is something to protect your finger when you cast, both fixed spool and multiplier, a finger stall, sticking plaster, or even a strip of black or gaffer tape can help you stop getting cuts from the leader. As you only doing an overhead thump maybe not so important.
Some very good info John. Would be good to see a pure casting technique video. I found after 20 years fishing I developed bad habits and when I learnt some simple things such as the power came from the hips and not the arm holding the rod so to speak it improved my casting immeasurably. Again thanks for the content.
Need to get me one of those rig winders. Spending too much time untangling rigs and yanking hooks out of my hide. P.S., here in the States we generally refer to the stationary spool type as "spinning reels" and the multipliers as "baitcasters or baitcasting reels." I just call 'em "bird nesting reels," since I share your talent at producing them 😁
I hope this video helps folks out. We have other videos in our “Shore fishing for Beginners playlist and I have added links in the video description for some of the tackle I use. 😊👍🏻🎣
@The Fish Locker
Have you ever fished at halton quay callington or seaton or heyl ?
I tend to catch rass better on rag worm
Hello...John and family...Thank you for your informative videos...they are absolute fun to watch...may you and your family always be blessed with the best.
Do you have anything on setting the drag on your fixed spool John?
I fished a lot when I was kid, with my dad and his work mates back in the 80's. Going to get back into it this year, your videos have helped !
Good luck mate. There are also some videos that might help you on the Fishlocker workshop channel. 👍🏻🎣
TH-cam is the only social media I do, The others are becoming too controversial. You youtubers with your informational channels and old movies and TV shows are the only reason I’ve stayed this long. You are worth it many times over.👍
I only have a fb page/instagram for the channel. It allows me to be able to speak to people with private messages, send pictures and diagrams etc.
Same here, I don’t even watch tv that much anymore. TH-cam is way more interesting, informative and entertaining.
@@mattjek828 Same with me!
I don't even own a TV. Or use anything but YT and Pluto apps etc.
My first day as a shore fisherman. Thank you for this clear introduction. You’re a natural instructor. Keep going, I’m relying on you. Diolch yn fawr
Its is my pleasure. I hope the video helps people out. 😊
Hows the fishing going Ricardo
rare to find people that share like this. Where I lived one time in my life (Washington State USA) I LOVED people going golfing... less competition fishing! Hawaii on the other hand is one of the FREEEST (is that a word?) places on earth NO fishing license needed. You buy a boat, a fishing pole you catch a marlin, tuna, Mahi Mahi menpachi Ono, etc etc what a wonderful place, with people who LOVE YOU! Just be NORMAL, okay? you have a small boat, they have a small boat. Yo have a beer they have a beer. It is LIFE that is fishing. Thank YOU!
Life is what you make it. As stressful or as easy-going as you choose to live. 😊
A big well done and thankyou for the rate at which you create this content. It's easy for us to take for granted the amount of work that goes into filming and editing a video every week! Genuinely impressive and so welcomed by us all. Thankyou !!
Thank you Peter. I don’t think many people actually understand the amount of work that goes on behind the videos. So thank you. 👍🏻
John , its good to see you are wearing a crew saver vest . You must be the 1st TH-camr ive seen wearing one whilst shore fishing . Safety is paramount when fishing from shore or boat because you never know when that freak wave is going to hit you .
Thats the main thing isn't it Jon. I understand that there may be a lot of younger anglers also watching these videos so feel it is important not only to show them a good example but also to normalise it for them. Safety first. 😉
I use a Penn 525 multiplier- I have an old century rod which I stripped down and put Fuji rings on it then rewhipped and varnished the rod. It had no grip on the butt end so I've fitted one. I cannot complain John, it has served me well for 25 years.
If it works and you like it, stick with it. 😉👍🏻
you purposely made a birds nest just to show everyone how to deal with them... this is dedication!
I think I’ll stick to a fixed spool.
Its all about the helping out the new guys mate. 😊
Loved this ! That's how my first days went, fixed spool now
yup i had bought a shimano reel and first cast became a bird's nest....its been sitting that way for months,unsure how to fix it but now I do.
Spent ages converting reels to remove the self levelling winder on the advice of mates to get me a few extra yards...... what a waste of time and reels
About 300 likes and a couple of unlikes. This man is legend. Of you don 't like it, go elsewhere and leave him be.
You can never please everyone Henk. I just hope the videos help folks out. 😉👍🏻🎣
This guy needs a tv show. Brilliant guy. Would be a great tv show
Thank you very much, I hope the videos help folks out. 😊👍🏻🎣
Cheers mate , it’s funny to me how things turn out in life ..
But it’s almost uncanny how much your up loads have helped me during the past year !
I found your channel during lockdwn , work for the NHS and was advised to shield.. lots of different emotions and feelings about that time , but your passion and knowledge of the coast was a welcome escape from everything..
After a chance family holiday to Norfolk and chance encounter of a beach caster I got to put some of that knowledge into practice, bagged a 5 lb sea bass and watched many a sun rise n set ...
It’s been hard at work ... lost Two college’s Graham and Libby .. Both genuinely decent blokes
Sir captain Moore passed yesterday at our hospital... RIP
Keep em coming fella 👍🏼
You are right, it is a very unusual time in which we are living. I am truly very glad that our videos may be providing some positive distraction for people during these stressful days - that is why we have strived to keep the uploads coming. I was truly saddened to hear of Sir Captain Tom's passing. Best wishes and stay safe.😊
Cheers mate! I enjoyed the video.I believe it's the way you go in-depth but not overly explain things in your videos that is the key to keep people excited about watching.
When TH-cam first came out I was going to do basically what you do.
With 50 plus years of fishing...whether it be recreational...charter or commercial no matter where i go to fish I always take the time to show someone that is new to fishing certain tips to catching more fish.
Even when you showed and demonstrated the good old 'Birds nest' I actually demonstrate to our fishing charter guests how to avoid getting them on the way out to the ocean.
Most people have never fished a Penn 4/0 before so a little knowledge goes a long way.And of course I explain how to properly set the hook when fishing with circle hooks.(Only took me about 2 years to get proficient with them since I have always been a 'Set the hook' fisherman.)
Anyways mate...Finally tomorrow we will have our first charter in the ocean of the year.Thank the Lord !
Being landlocked drives me crazy.lol
And we typically run about 250 to 300 trips a year.
Well...with that being said...I'm off to get ready for tomorrow.
Tight lines and calm seas to you !
From your friend on the other side of the pond.
It is a very fine line between giving enough information and making the subject matter unrelatable isn't it. I have always been the type of person who wished to share with someone rather than watch them feel. So it's good to hear that you are too. Good luck on your charter and tight lines. 😊
OMG, I always wished to see a video on Rods and Reels. You are awesome!! John
We will go into more detail for other things in future videos. 😊
Inspirational video John, from me and the rest of the Fish Locker followers a big thank you for these videos.
It is our pleasure Stephen. 😊
These beginner videos are fantastic for us novices, even if some of us kind of know the basics. Videos like this help hammer home the fundermentals.
Thanks matey 👍
I am simply trying to help the guys just getting into our brilliant sport. I wish I had informational content like this when I was starting out. 😊
@@TheFishLocker well as a novice they do just that 👍
Excellent video for a part time fisherman like myself as I do most of my fishing from the shore. I'm pleased to see that I am not the only one who has trouble with Multiplying reels. I went back to fixed spool a long time ago! Thanks for another great video!
I keep the multis for the boat. 😉👍🏻
When I see the notification you have uploaded always excites me great video 👍🏽👍🏽
I’m glad to hear it. 😊👍🏻
I started out using fixed spools, I got some really nice shimano ones. Then I discovered multipliers. The Shimanos don't see the light of day anymore. I absolutely love multiplier fishing.
If it works for you Dave, keep at it. 😊
Thank you, I watch, listen and learn. It's good when you see a man who knows what he is doing!
If you ever find one Patrick, let me know. 😉
@@TheFishLocker you met one when you last used your razor!
Great teacher john very well explain pity about weather roll on the spring keep safe tight lines
Aye mate, it’s a shame but not much you can do. No point pushing your luck. 😉👍🏻🎣
hello ive not been fishing for a few years . watching you fish is giving me the fishing bug again . looking forward to going again
I am simply sharing what I know and love doing make. 😊
@@TheFishLocker keep it up love watching your videos looking forward to the next one
Great video thanks for the tips, very helpful, have a great day!
It is our pleasure Nathanial. 😉👍🏻
Excellent been fishing for 40 years and have discovered what I've been doing wrong I think I'm standing to close to my bait after I've cast, have found video educational and entertaining thanks John stay safe 👍👍👍👍
Every day is a school day Ed. 😊
Brings back memories, long live the fixed spool, birds nests be gone!
Amen to that Paul. 😊
Thank John, You have called this Video for "Beginners"😊 I have been fishing since I was 8 years old mate and I have gained some very useful tips and some very useful info on the Tackle, so thanks for that, just shows you that it is never to late to learn something even after 60 years of enjoying my fishing 😂, my old saying is ..... the more you know the more you don't know. Keep um coming mate you are saving us from going cracking in this lockdown🤣 cheers Ian
No one will ever know it all Ian. Every day is most definitely a school day. Tight lines mate 😊
Brilliant video as always. Another tip for the multiplier is put your leader knot at one side of the reel and then when you cast out your thumb on the other side, stops any cuts you might get from the knot. However I'm definitely with you on fixed spools, so much more convenient than a multiplier
We will go into those things more with future casting videos.😉
Brilliant as ever John . Feels like we’re learning something every video. Thanks a lot.
Every day is a school day David. 😊
Great video, thank you for posting! I am an old boy just waiting to get back into fishing after a good 50 years "lay off". It is amazing to see the huge difference in tackle that is available now and this was so helpful to me, lots of good basic advice, I can't wait to get down to the shore again when all this Covid is sorted. All the best to you and yours, tight lines and thanks once again.
If you need any help or advice on fishing tackle give me a message on the Fishlocker Facebook page.😉
I loved that video, mainly because I watched it with my boys, and was able to show them the tips that I never got as a kid. Though I’ll be using them from now on! Thanks fella 👍🏻
That is why I am making these videos mate, I truly hope they help people starting out. 😊
Thanks for a great video I'm just starting sea fishing after a 36 year break and your a great help.
It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻
My 5yo daughter told me we need to hit the the thumbs up to show some love and hit the notification lol.
She is absolutely correct. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I hope you took note. If not do it now
What a good video and especially for beginners, we had to learn by watching others and trying different things out when I was a kid but your videos would have given us a better knowledge thanks, stay safe tight lines
I was the same. You simply learned from someone older or from reading sea anglers.
I was just thinking about how to shore fish as a beginner, perfect timing with this video. Awesome stuff 👍🏻👍🏻
I hope you found it helpful Luke. 😊
Dear, you are doing a great job.... you are amongst the best trainers across the globe. I would love to learn shore fishing by watching all your videos.... Best of Luck from Pakistan...
Best of luck. 😊👍🏻
Thank you John. Another great video. I totally agree with that the current fixed spool reels are very efficient with a longer cast. Also as a bonus they are less troublesome especially when fishing at night. Thank you again John. Take care.......
Exactly my thoughts Jonathan. 😊
Sometimes it helps to go back to basics, asI find a lot of us tend to sometimes overcomplicated things.
A bit of revision is always good too.
Stay safe. 😷👍👌👏
Life is as complicated as you wish to make it. Fishing is no different. 😉
It's ace John. Just getting together my sea gear and buying some new stuff too. Haven't sea fished for 34 years since Ilfracombe pier. We have a caravan near Bude and your videos have been proper helpful. Been a match and carp angler for all my life but I can't wait for the sea at the caravan. Off there tomorrow. Thanks mate keep up the great videos and if your up this way be great to fish with you. regards Jim
I'm glad you're finding the videos informative and inspiring mate. I put links into the descriptions of most of them for the tackle I use. I hope it helps. 😊👍🏻
Why would someone give a thumbs down. What a fantastic educational video. SMH!
Sadly we have a couple of rival channels who encourage their friends to dislike and troll the videos out of petty jealousy. They subscribe simply to copy the videos and 👎🏻 Sad really isn’t it. Notice roughly the same number of dislikes on every video regardless of subject. 😉 Says more about them really than the videos.
That was Brill, I've started modifying my shop braught rigs with detachable hook lengths, great idea. Great vids mate.
I find it helps my fishing. 😊
I have never fished before and have bought my fist rig to fish Mackerel on the the South Coast next week. Your videos have been fantastic and educational. I am really looking forward to hopefully catching my Lunch! Thank you and subscribed!
Good luck Marvyn. 😊
You are a great tutor with such a wealth of knowledge. Any beginner can learn so much from your videos and everything is so calmly and clearly explained. Fascinating to watch and learn as always. Cheers! 👍
I simply hope that the videos help people starting out into Fishing. 😊
Where was the connection lockdowns and fishing ??
You’ve been pumping out the videos!! Always look forward to watching them! Thank you good sir.
And almost to 200k 😃😃
Just trying to keep people entertained during these difficult times Jon. 😊
The channel has just passed its third birthday 👍🏻
one of the best videos for beginners ive seen. watched loads of your vids, brilliant!! keep them coming
Thank you very much Phil. I hope it helps folks out. 😊
Should of known you’d already have a video explaining what’s needed. Thanks for this and your channel in general. It’s brought me hours of entertainment and got me out of some grey clouds.
Glad the videos have been helpful to you mate. 😊👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker definitely. Used to live in Penzance. Don’t get out as much anymore due to disability. But watching others and not TV shows , but real people. Really lifts my mood .
Thanks I have learned load from this video. I am coming back to fishing after 30 year and hoping to get the excitement I did back then. Keep up the good work stay safe thanks Willie
I am glad you found the video helpful William. 👍🏻
Great tips and ideas....
most of the anglers i know use a multiplier for fishing for everything...
I use mine for pier and rock fishing....fixed -spool for beaches...
And a scarborough reel for deep water rock marks where you don't really need to
Cast far....
I agree mate, though haven't used at Scarborough for probably 20 years. haha.
It's awesome to learn about other fishing types as I sit here in my nice warm ice shanty
Every day is a school day. 😊
Another great informative video John. They not only increase my knowledge, but also keep me sane through these trying times!
I am glad that we are able to share all videos with you. I truly hope they help people out during these difficult times. 😊
Outstanding again John thanks for sharing. Just about to start fishing again after 30yrs and looking forward to it, sometimes feels super complicated but I'm here to learn.
I hope the video has helped mate 👍🏻
Had some cracking wrasse as a kid using limpets just round the corner of Holyhead, great memories :)
Another nice video John 👍🏻
They are great fun to catch aren't they Neil. 😊
Great vid. For a long time I felt inadequate cos I can't long cast with a multiplier but hey after your remarks I don't care. Put my fixed spool back on without shame.
If you can cast far enough to catch the fish, who cares? 🤷🏻♂️🤣
Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it, im a carp angler and i have just purchased a cheap set of rods and reels and a tripod and ready tied rigs etc and will be making a 2.5 hour drive for my first beach trip this sunday to chesil beach to have a go, subbed.👍👍
Good luck and welcome to the channel Wayne. 👍🏻🎣
Thank you John, spot on tips! I use three rod, One to catch live bait using sabiki rig, second one 10ft to use non return slide with livebait, and third one 14 ft with fish finder rig, or high low rig. Tight lines !! Very informative video! Huge like from Kazakhstan!
That sounds very logical mate. I would do the same. 😊
@The Fish Locker Cheers Mate, please make one video on how to use sabiki on Rod from surf, normally people use them from pier and deep water, or kayak. But I had a hard time to cast 6 hooks , I decided to divide them, and leave only 3 hooks and sinker
@@organicgardener9106 That video would be about 20 seconds long.
@@TheFishLocker to make it longer I suggest to add how to tie sabiki rig))
@@organicgardener9106 - Ronny. You could try and make one? 👍🏻
One of the best videos I've watched of yours very very good , sometimes when your old you think you know all you need to know but I learnt a few things , I have forwarded the link to my son excellent video !
You’ll never know it all mate. Every day is a school day 😉🎣🐟
Your right john that's why I've saved the vid will watch again , great tutorial. Thanks
That was very interesting, a proper tutorial, I tell you, James has really come on leaps and bounds as your camera man, following his last week's debut.
He is a little superstar isn't he. 😊
Hello John. ive watched all your videos since i dont know when , this one is so well put together . well done .I am a seasoned angler and field caster but this was still a good watch. cheers Sie
I truly hope that the beginners videos help people out who are just starting into our wonderful sport. 😊
A1 instruction and experience. It's amazing just how protective of fishing methodology fisherman were in my day, but it's a joy to see you sharing your experience and sound knowledge. Hope you're well and safe. Thank you for everything :)
Now then mate, haven't heard from you in a while. How are you and the family? You are so so right about "fishing secrets" with the older boys. This is something I want to change. I hope that by me showing that we can all benefit by sharing what we know, it will change the mindset. 😊
@@TheFishLocker You're spot on mate. With regards to my family over there, sadly my brothers lad is struck down with covid 19. He was put on a ventilator just a short time ago. We are hopeful after a scare but he is fighting back.You stay safe mate. It's all up to us to encourage our families to be vigilant.
@@TheFishLocker I'm always watching your videos too so no worries there, be assured that I am watching on :) Regards to you and you family.
Nice tutorial, several years ago i took some lessons at the local casting club and it help t me allot, my cast where 40% improved !!! 👍
Great job!
Glad to see your still getting out and doing a bit of fishing mate,breaks up this nightmare! When this is done Iv made it my goal to get a rod and a set up sorted, I’m gunna set up a rig from the locker workshop and get down Hastings beach and finally see if I can’t catch myself a wrasse like the one you got with janes this week looked like it should of been caught in Barbados amazing colours on it! I’ll let ya know when I get one ;)
Good work mate
When you get sorted mate, give me a shout and we can have a chat about a starter setup for you. PM me on the fishlocker fb page - its easier to track conversations than on here.
@@TheFishLocker yeh I defo will mate... can’t wait to have a go honestly I used to do some fresh water as a kid used to love it... but as life goes on you just sort of forget about it and I defo feel I’d be a better angler these days due to experience, mainly through you lol
another brilliant tutorial lesson with good info for everyone 10 out of 10 as usual
I hope the video helps people Geoffrey. 😊
Love your content miss my fishing used to live by the river Severn used to go shore fishing for cod and conger
Full of dogfish there now. 🤣
Better known as a pendulum cast John- The tork of the rod whips the line out and drives the weight into the air. enjoyed the vlog.
Just keeping it basic for now mate. Will go into proper casting in future videos. 😉👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker give me time to perfect this cast b4 adding another.
Excellent as always John. I've never been a shore person but - like all your videos - informative and educational. Great stuff!!
Hi. This coment made me pause for thought. Is boat fishing better than shore or do you mean course fishing. I love boat fishing because i get to empty my pots and go for a very scenic ride tgen fish. Better than that is shore and pier fishing with our older fishermen. I go just to talk . Catching fish is a bonus. Course fishing is not for me
I must admit Mike I do prefer my boat. 😊
:D@@TheFishLocker
Wow this is the one I've been waiting for! I can't wait to fish!
I hope this was helpful to people. 😊
Very good and informative video mate👍 simple is the best. I have seen to many people making fishing so complicated it’s just funny to watch them set up gear. Hope you all have a good one😃
It's only as complicated as you want to make it. 😊
Easy to understand, good advice on how to fish and what equipment and baits to use, out standing John as usual, also great to watch.👍
Thank you Andreas. 😊
Living in Westward Ho! I've never sea fished. Think I'll try this. Great informative teacher. 👍
We have a couple of great videos from up that way. Check out the shore fishing playlist. 😊
Nice, John. Very clear how the "pendulum casting" works.
I will be spending more time explaining casting in future videos. 😊
Great video and well explained! Thank you Mate! Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Any time Joseph 👍🏻🎣
Never had much success with sea fishing. This series has got me dusting off the gear to go again and simplify my approach. Those Scarborough cod are in for it 😆.
Good luck and tight lines mate. 😊
Excellent, enjoyed and the weather change was beautiful. 👍Thanks.
It might have been beautiful from where you were sitting James. It was blooming cold where I was stood. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Try duck hunting, sub freezing temperatures, standing in water up to your knees , your dog is covered with ice and zero ducks. Still enjoyable though.
thanks mate, im new to fishing and this answered a lot of my questions about searching for a shore rod & reel
If you want any more advice just give me a PM on the Fishlocker fb page mate and we can have a chat about it. 😉👍🏻🎣
As usual John a spot on tutorial with no bs . Many people add so much talk with little content boring the pant off the reader , not you it’s content spot on ....tight lines...hope you managed to get the snot out of you hair 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Simple honest and straight forward content Andrew. That's what I like to see so that's what we make. 😊
Brill video as a newbie to sea fishing this really helps ! Im hoping to get out a fair bit more once lockdown is over and i will take all your advice on board . Keep up the good work and keep the beginners lessons coming everyone has to start somewhere and this seems a good place to start . Cheers really enjoyed this one
I truly hope that the beginners videos we are creating help people starting out into fishing. 😊
Stumbled on this. Brilliant vid, impressed. Subd. Now looking for a vid on shorefishing with arthritis. Spot on mate. McIntyre Scotland
I am glad that the video helped. I have also out links in the descriptions of most of the videos showing where to buy the tackle. 😊
Great video for beginners, just one thing I will mention, having only fished twice but it may be of importance for beginners is your head position when casting. Make sure you look up when casting otherwise you lose distance as I did on both occasions and ended up with 30-40 yards distance instead of 80-100 yards. Thanks for posting.
I may get a couple of casters together for a casting video. 😉
Just wish I'd had access to videos like this as a kid!! Very informative as always. Take care mate.
That is exactly how I feel David. Imagine how far we could've come, if we knew then what we know now. 😊
When setting mackerel on hook, you cut it into filet, what about the head? Does it make sense to use the head as bait ?
It depends on what you're fishing for. Have a watch of the "Shore fishing for beginners - Pier fishing" video. 😉
Yes ,Armen . For conger eels !
clicked like after 9 seconds of viewing, you just know its gonna be good!
Thank you Dave. I hope the video helps folks out.
Good on you, mate, for wearing a pdf while fishing on the rocks!
You will I wear it on most trips
Another cracking video John, I definitely agree with you, ref fix spool v multipler, I use the KISS principle in all my fishing 😁
Simple is often the best way John. 😊
I had 2 abu multipliers, mainly because my Dad was passionate about them, and spent a lot of money at the time. Many hours of use showed me exactly what you have showed about birds nests............ Spot on and a great review.... Although the tangles were not at easy sometimes.............. Ended up cutting line off lol.
One piece of advice that I give to people who wish to fish with multipliers. Get used to untangling birds nests. haha. Take care Daniel. 😊
Thanks for the video haven't finished for some years now found this very useful and informative and clear to understand will be blowing the dust off my rods keep up the good work 👌
My pleasure Nigel. If you need any help with tackle and kit advice, give me a PM on the Fishlocker Facebook page. 😊
I know what you are talking about because you kindly answered my questions on tides.Thanks.
Comments and questions on here are hard to track. Any questions you are better contacting me on the fishlocker fb page via PM. 😉
GREAT video and OLDSCHOOL ADVICE second too none
Old-school is often the best mate. Tight lines bud 😉🎣
this year im going to go into lure fishing more if we can get down will talk to you about a good mark
Go for it mate. 😉👍🏻
I found this video very well made with some great tips for starting beachcasting,thank you.
Is that the first time I've seem you blank?? You are human after all 🤪😉 your right about keeping it simple. Its always effective. Can't be doing with over complicating things that will take more time away from the fishing time. Cracking video as always mate. Awesome to see you out there giving us top tips and tricks. Tight lines. All the best to you and the family 🎣🎣🎣
Are you overlooking the half dozen mackerel in the bucket I caught on the way to the mark with the spinning rod?
@@TheFishLocker 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i completely forgot about them 🤣🤣🤣 you never blank. its like you couldn't Blank if you tried 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Excellent stuff!
Just got the surfcast rod and reel + some breakaway shields and 80 -125 gram sinkers. Looking for heavy duty swivels and clips.
If you have a look through the videos, I have put links into the descriptions with some of the bits of tackle I can find. A lot I simply get from my local tackle shop. Any specific questions send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page.
Great video as always. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍. Just watched David Attenborough’s (A life on our planet) it was a very eye opening hour an 54min. I wish everyone would watch it.
We love a bit of Sir David. 😊
Thanks for another helpful video. It'd been a bit quiet for us in Kent the last few trips out.
It's hard work down here as well at this time of year mate. 😊
Nice and clearly explained advice for any fisherman or women John tight lines mate
Tight lines Les. 😊
Great for any body starting out John especially the kids. All the best mate.
Thanks Carl 👍
Once again John a very educational video, so much valuable information for beginners and very well put across, you keep it simple John! All the best. 👍
Thank you Stu. 😊
Nice one I’ve learn a new things about the reels and im watching video quite a lot about the different reels and its only you explain really well. Proper job!👏👏👏
Watch all the videos. Then go fishing using johns methods. I garuntee youl catch more
I am simply trying to share what I know to help folks out. 😊
Really good intro in to the world of shore fishing, maybe one thing I would add is something to protect your finger when you cast, both fixed spool and multiplier, a finger stall, sticking plaster, or even a strip of black or gaffer tape can help you stop getting cuts from the leader. As you only doing an overhead thump maybe not so important.
I have honestly never cut my finger using a mono shock leader. I have on braid though, which is another reason why I advise using a mono leader. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Breakaway Cannon on both main rods - helps me get better distance and no sore fingers. I love 'em!
Really good learning video. Well done. Keep up the brilliant videos John.
Glad you enjoyed it Neil. 😊
Some very good info John. Would be good to see a pure casting technique video. I found after 20 years fishing I developed bad habits and when I learnt some simple things such as the power came from the hips and not the arm holding the rod so to speak it improved my casting immeasurably. Again thanks for the content.
That will come later. We are starting at the beginning and will get to the more advanced stuff in future videos. 😊
Need to get me one of those rig winders. Spending too much time untangling rigs and yanking hooks out of my hide.
P.S., here in the States we generally refer to the stationary spool type as "spinning reels" and the multipliers as "baitcasters or baitcasting reels." I just call 'em "bird nesting reels," since I share your talent at producing them 😁
- These are what I use mate. Rig winders - bit.ly/3srVRrg
@@TheFishLocker They even come in colors to help my various rigs organized. Thank you, John!