Your brill....thank you for taking the time to reply. I learn sp much from your tutorials. Wish you did a day of fishing with individuals...that would be so awesome 😁
Yes, we go fishing but it’s so, so much more, isn’t it? Soothes the mind, the body and the soul. I love just watching the sky and water doing their thing in all their moods. Magic. Wonderful video, once again, John.
@@richardfowler9901 What a bloody depressing thing to happen - I’m really sorry to hear that. At least we’ve got John and his little brood to give us a lift.
You are correct. Most people don't understand fishing isn't all about fishing. The best feeling in the world for me is to be deep into the back country. Listening to the water rushing down the steam and enjoying all the natural all around me. Always enjoy your videos. Tight lines.
I was a deer hunter here in the US for years. Best part about it was nature!! Sunrises, sunsets, all the animals playing around you and don’t know you’re there! Had a huge owl out hunting land right next to me. Just sat and watched, didn’t even see me. Nature is beautiful!!!
please dont be offended but that cheeky chappy grin your accent and enthusiasm is bloody infectious this has to be the best fishing channel on the tube educational and entertaining
That was a fantastic session John, when the hounds are feeding theres nothing like it. They fight like crazy from the second you hook them right until they go back usually with a tail splash right to the face. I bet your arms were aching after that. 😆 Thanks for the vid and tight lines mate 🎣
I was just thinking.... I needed a fish locker fix.. thanks for sharing. Been down with the back for 2months so I haven't been able to get out and enjoy the wilds on my own.
We don't really play the TH-cam game. If I was more clickbaity and name dropped every 2 minutes I would be bigger - but we are happy simply sharing what we love doing. 😉👍🏻
You’re on a different level mate. Top tier fisherman 🎣 Nothin complicated just simple education and execution. Formidable. I love ❤️ this channel never lets up. Quality content relentlessly. Cheers mate Is there a better fisherman I ask? Who taught you?
Stunning sunset, patch of rain on the horizon, tide coming in, so serene; and no, you can't explain it, it has to be lived. Thank you for sharing this video. Brilliant. Take care, be well
When circle hooks were all the rage ~20 years ago I tried them and lost a few good fish so went back to J hooks. A year or so ago I bought some pre-made rigs not knowing they were circle hooks, gave them a go and now I love them. What you say is 100% correct in that they grab the corner of the mouth and rarely (if ever) gut hook. They key is not to whack the fish too hard when they bite - just a lift of the rod will do the trick! BTW I am really enjoying your videos - thank you.
in South Africa we have three of the same species. normal smooth hound with no spots, spotted smooth hound and the black spotted smooth hound. all of them are gully sharks who love to roam the gullies and feed on crabs and stuff. we found the best bait for them to be live mullet or really fresh chokka.
This was fantastic and so exciting! And an incredible sunset to boot. I know what you mean about finding every excuse to be outside in amazing spaces. Absolutely love your channel, thank you again for sharing with us. Much love to you and your family from Texas.
Only just seen this. What an exceptional video!!! Engaging, quality of image, sound, editing, scenery, information. Outstanding and brilliant!!! Thank you!
Gummy sharks!! :-D Fishing on the tide down, tide up waters and targeting a type of fish is awesome to a person fishing all their life in fresh water lakes. You made this so educational.
@@TheFishLockerHi John, I just wanted to say that we get gummy sharks here as well in Sth. Aust and they are nice eating but only if you dispatch them, fillet and then skin them fast. Like all sharks they urinate through their skin so if you put them whole on ice and keep them for a few hours the meat will have a strong ammonia taste. One other thing, ours do have teeth but they are small and rounded so only used as crushers, much like a stingray and they do have a nice hard bite if they grab you. No lasting damage though.
Great session mate, I'm so envious, hopefully one day I will have one like it to. Getting better all the time though, thanks to you and all your advice. Tight lines mate.
I do not understand a word you say about your equipment and lines etc but I cannot get enough of your vids. I get very relaxed watching-so cheers mate👌
Great session John, I've had some great fun on the hounds this summer, didn't quite manage the double though, maybe next year. Keep up the good work 👍 🎣
I've never fished for hounds being an almost 100% lure fanatic but next year I will definitely give it a go thx John for such an informative vid you never disappoint tight lines mate 🎣 👍any chance of a shore bass vid in the near future would love to see you try break your record and see how you target the bigger bass 🎣🎣
Did you ever get a solid final count? I was thinking with the remaining crabs plus the ones you mentioned catching already you might be close to 18? I must admit, not knowing anything about these fish had me straight up worried how you were handling them until you mentioned they had no teeth! Thanks for the adventure, John. Tight lines!
Outstanding Vid John beautiful background got better throughout your session the sound of the waves is hypnotic and the whine from your reel as you bring in another bloody superb lad well done
A maybe slightly interesting factoid came to me why you said that the Smooth hound has no teeth. Shark skin is covered in dermal denticles as opposed to normal fish scales. As the name would suggest these are like teeth. Its why sharks feel like sand paper.
@@MCohen28 You are in fact correct. though a quick google check suggests that it can also mean "a brief or trivial item of news or information." wich in this context would be accurate. :)
Ragworm Sausage… hilarious! Dug those on the Clyde with my Papa as a kid. Evil looking little buggers. All your videos are like spending a day with you fishing. That would be a day well spent! Love all your content!
I remember being down South Wales, there was about 11 of us fishing. I caught the first smooth hound. then one after another, all 11 of Us add a smooth hound at the same time on our lines,the bites went from me,,to my nephew, to my brother,then my son.we was all in a long line on the rocks.and the bites was all in order, from me to 11th person. they feed in packs I've had three rods go off at the same time as well.never fish 2 baits on the same rod when your fishing for hounds.wen they come in the area,and come on the feed.its non stop.ive always done better on low tied,about 80 to 100 yards out.keep those lines tight my friend,love your videos.
Hi from Australia , absolutely awesome vid. l'm in South East Australia and love Gummy Sharks, your explaining and knowledge is addictive to watch. l love that you said in Australia we call them Gummy Sharks, we get Conger Eels here too. Very enjoyable, tight lines mate.🎣🐟🇦🇺
Got an interview with Cornwall's largest social housing provider on Thursday, fingers crossed, if I can land the job, I'll be relocating the family down in the next month or two. Can neighbours tag along for a spot of neighbourly fishing, John? 😁
Well i guess im going to give the pully dropper rig a bash. I usually use up and over for simplicity but i like the snood change. I suppose i could put a swivel on with a genie clip. I caught a couple last weekend just under the 10lb mark, there was a bit of a swell, was using a 2 hook flapper with size 2 aberdeens and a bass rod, fishing for flatties etc but these showed up. Lost the starry right at my feet, tried to wash it up onto the rocks, swell dropped and sucked fish out, straighted my hook out and it was gone. I had to be careful of the swell. Caught it on rag. Cheers for the awesome vids as usual. Tight lines m8
Cracking session there John...they keeped you busy 😄 When there that thick on the ground hardback 🦀 is just as good a bait Bet you had a big smile driving home ....well done ✔️ 👍
You never cease to pull out absolutely amazing videos😲😲. Interesting,👍 educational,👍🧑🎓scenic🌅👍, enjoyable.👏👍 It's as if I was there with you. Always an enjoyable pleasure to watch.🌟👏👏👍 Your enthusiasm, and attitude to all things living, is exemplary.🌟🌟🌟 What a session!👏👍 Thank you for sharing. Take care and stay safe.😷🙊
A fantastic Sunday nights viewing. Love fishing from the shore & you delivered an action packed video for us all with plenty of tips & advice. Thanks John 👍
im from the Isle Of Skye and live in London. I just realized how much i miss fishing back home. You're right it can't be explained it has to b experienced.
Absolutely brilliant, some cracking fish and what a backdrop at the end, thanks a lot for doing these videos John, Iove it when the notification pops up 👍👍👍👍👍👍🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
@@TheFishLocker well I've certainly learnt a lot. I fish a few times a year on a charter in Whitby, also live near the Humber and you've opened my eyes mate 👍👍
Don't normally comment on any youtube videos but this was really enjoyable to watch. Loads of action, beautiful location and stunning sunset. Well done mate.
@@TheFishLocker Not been sea fishing for some time but had had crazy sessions with bream on the river Tees, no sooner bait in fish on. My max was a 4.8llb they also fought really hard more than normal.
John,I really enjoy your adventures...In the past I have requested fresh water fishing and catch and cooks..You came through on both..I will put a halt to my requests 😂 And just enjoy the show..I get it 100% Fishing for my wife and I is beautiful outdoors and a good meal to follow... Thank you sir from Ohio USA😊
Hi from Oz, the gummies we catch down near Melbourne ar about 20lb + - 35 lb are frequently caught, delicious eating they are sold in our local fish and chips as "flake". You have to bleed them immediately to get the most. Grey Torpedo is another name , the big ones are a great fight. enjoyed watching your videos.
Hi John,brilliant days fishing & brilliant vid as always.Never got to drown any worms in Cyprus but I have given up cigars after much head pecking from the wIfe & daughter.Had a day at the farm the other Saturday when it was windy.30 woodies & 17 others.Tight lines & all the best.Yorkie Dick
For me to see fish on the bite, that would be extremely fun. Especially the sound of a rattling reel peeling off line from the spool. Thanks for the video love the sunset on the background too.
I’ve had a rubbish day, but getting home to see fishlocker has squared us away with a new video has made my evening. Cheers John, hope you and the family are doing well 👍
Completely flat underside, Reminded me of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, slightly rippled with a flat underside 🙂 What an awesome session. These results don't happen by accident, your knowledge and skill put you in the right place with the right baits at the right time, yet again! Well done and thanks for sharing it with us!
That was the maddest session i think ive ever watched, what a days fishing, thats was incredible and a joy to watch, well done on all those fish mate, that was good fun to watch
@@TheFishLocker good god yes, if i ever do a match i will use the information and method you use for sure, its clear to see that this works, and works really well
Great video, but you were out done by the sky !! Absolutely lovely. I'll be using the later sky for inspiration for my next painting . Cheers John 👍🏴
Yet another 1st class instructional and thoroughly entertaining video.Quality camera work and detailed information about the target fish and the methods deployed.Best on the Net by miles.
Just to make things easier you could try a bell at the rod tip so as you can chat and you may not have to watch the rods as much because you will ear the rods ring when they bonus. 👍👍🦈🦀
@@TheFishLocker I am partially sighted and registered as blind so when I go sea fishing I have to use a bell o my rods because I don't see the rod moving but this can also help you to talk to your viewers and not miss a bite. 😎
Thats best session iv seen you have in ages. Nice. 😁 Those smooths look awfull like spurdog. The shape. Great fun when you hit a shoal. Cheers for posting
A truly amazing session John, non-stop fish & you were certainly enjoying yourself, & why not. One can't help but enjoy your videos mate, so well do you comment that we feel we are right there with you in the moment. Always a joy, thanks for sharing, Don from South Aust.
Very nice. Fished loch etive near Oban many times and it is a nursery for the closely related spurdog. They have two huge spines in front of the two dorsal fins and when they wrap around you like that, they are trying to stick you with them... Little scamps!
Great to see such fishing these days from shore mark. Circle hooking em ! Wouldn't like to get hit by a swinging lead while unhooking fish though. Yes classic slit pupil requiem shark eyes.... Un!Ike the dark abyss orbs, of the porbeagle mako etc... fabulous skylines...
Yess was actually going to ask if you wer thinking about doing a shore fishing video on the video you would put out today what a surprise. will be watching this with my dinner once again John thank so soso so much !!! 🤩🤩
Reminded me of fishing in Westward Ho when I was younger. When I first caught a smooth hound i initially thought I'd caught a tope ,it wasn't until a police officer fishing ten yards or so told me that I had got species wrong . Oh well I was young . Funny thing was I eventually caught my first tope virtually in the same spot 6 months later. Hilarious 🤣.. Great vid ..
Hi John, thank you so much, regards to Hannah, James and the shy one, greetings from Cyprus, John my Mum in Watchet loves dogfish, is this similar to that? 🐟🐟🐟🐟👍👍
Really good session there mate, smooth hound eyes are really interesting eh. Come on though, be fair, gotta watch out for those smooth hounds sucking your thumb, and god forbid one gets hold of you pinkie toe. Never heard about that "incident" before, honestly had me in bits 🤣🤣🤣
@@TheFishLocker Found it, quote from the guy after, "It won't stop me going back in the water and it shouldn't stop anyone, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time." embarrassing 🙄 I've caught blennies ULRF fishing in rockpools that would do more damage than that 🤣🤣🤣
I grew up fishing fresh water. We used worms/nightcrawlers live plus minnows live. Now I did do some snorkle/scuba in Florida but that was spear fishing. A different sort of thing. You all have a lovely eco system going there. I will say that several of those fish would have gone home with me on a dinner date as you say. When next you come back to the Colonies check out the Thousand Islands state park at the tip of South West Florida. You will need a boat. Peace upon you and yours. D
Excellent session. We crush the barbs on the hooks and have not lost 1 fish all season. Try it and it's easier to get the hooks out. I use hard backs. Saves a fortune on buying bait. Nearly all my sessions on the hounds have been caught with in 30mins. Like you say Pack attack. Still not caught a Tope from the beach but there is all ways next year
I absolutely love your videos. Always look forward to them. Your videos make me, someone how doesn't fish, really want to get into it, and your videos are so informative. Thank you as always for another amazing video!
Here is the video showing how to make my pulley dropper rigs - th-cam.com/video/AzdGpHsIiEI/w-d-xo.html
Your brill....thank you for taking the time to reply. I learn sp much from your tutorials. Wish you did a day of fishing with individuals...that would be so awesome 😁
Fantastic 😊 have you done more rig tutorials?
Yes, we go fishing but it’s so, so much more, isn’t it? Soothes the mind, the body and the soul. I love just watching the sky and water doing their thing in all their moods. Magic. Wonderful video, once again, John.
If you have to explain it, they wouldn’t understand.
You can understand why doctors are recommending fishing as a treatment for PTSD.
Mis not haveingy little boat someone nicked my engin Brighton marina. Fish locker knows how to fish thats for sure and what a lovely family. ✌
@@richardfowler9901 What a bloody depressing thing to happen - I’m really sorry to hear that. At least we’ve got John and his little brood to give us a lift.
I especially love the shore fishing vids because most people don't have a boat
Everyone can have access to a boat though. There are fishing charters.
You are correct. Most people don't understand fishing isn't all about fishing. The best feeling in the world for me is to be deep into the back country. Listening to the water rushing down the steam and enjoying all the natural all around me. Always enjoy your videos. Tight lines.
If they don’t understand it already, they never will. 🤷🏻♂️
I was a deer hunter here in the US for years. Best part about it was nature!! Sunrises, sunsets, all the animals playing around you and don’t know you’re there! Had a huge owl out hunting land right next to me. Just sat and watched, didn’t even see me. Nature is beautiful!!!
I have a similar memory of a falcon landing right in front of me with it’s kill. Unseen in a hide it ate for minutes feet in front of me.
Things not everyone has the privilege to see. Take care.
Totally agree sometimes its more fun getting out there and enjoying it getting dinner now and then is a plus
Love she sound of the waves against the rocks, it’s so therapeutic. I love your videos mate, no fake drama just nice relaxing videos, thank you 👍🏼
Amazing isn’t it. 😊
please dont be offended but that cheeky chappy grin your accent and enthusiasm is bloody infectious this has to be the best fishing channel on the tube educational and entertaining
Haha. Im not offended mate, just happy that you're enjoying the videos. 😊🎣
Such a great bonus of information you give during "downtime". Good on ya John. The absolute ideal day of fishing and why we love this sport.
I love it too mate. 💙🎣
Just wanted to say thankyou John....it must extremely time taking to read and answer comments really appreciated John cheers 🍻 👍
Haha. It is mate. I do my best to respond to everyone. I know that some people do not have many people to talk to so hopefully it helps. 😊👍🏻
That was a fantastic session John, when the hounds are feeding theres nothing like it. They fight like crazy from the second you hook them right until they go back usually with a tail splash right to the face. I bet your arms were aching after that. 😆 Thanks for the vid and tight lines mate 🎣
This really was a full on session. Nonstop from start to finish.
oh yeah they love the old tail splash to the face, definitely their way of saying f*** you 😆
@@TheFishLocker how many did you get mate, were you counting??
I sent your videos to my significant other. Told her in my opinion, you are like the Bob Ross of the sea🤣 love the content
Haha. Would you believe that I have had that said many times before. 😊💙
I was just thinking.... I needed a fish locker fix.. thanks for sharing. Been down with the back for 2months so I haven't been able to get out and enjoy the wilds on my own.
Ouch. Hope you’re on the mend. 👍🏻
how you have not got a few mil followers blows my mind...Love your channel... dont ever stop.
We don't really play the TH-cam game. If I was more clickbaity and name dropped every 2 minutes I would be bigger - but we are happy simply sharing what we love doing. 😉👍🏻
well i am one who watches them :)
You’re on a different level mate. Top tier fisherman 🎣
Nothin complicated just simple education and execution. Formidable.
I love ❤️ this channel never lets up. Quality content relentlessly. Cheers mate
Is there a better fisherman I ask?
Who taught you?
I know lots of better fishermen mate. I just share what I love doing. Simple, honest and original content. 😊👍🏻🎣
Stunning sunset, patch of rain on the horizon, tide coming in, so serene; and no, you can't explain it, it has to be lived. Thank you for sharing this video. Brilliant. Take care, be well
It is my pleasure. Have a lovely day Gigi. 😊
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFO AND DEDICATION THAT YOU BRING TO THOUSANDS OF US. !! NOT EASY TO DO,,,,,,,,,,,, VERY WELL DONE 👍,,, STAY SAFE. !!
I hope it helps folks out. 😊👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker Always!
When circle hooks were all the rage ~20 years ago I tried them and lost a few good fish so went back to J hooks. A year or so ago I bought some pre-made rigs not knowing they were circle hooks, gave them a go and now I love them. What you say is 100% correct in that they grab the corner of the mouth and rarely (if ever) gut hook. They key is not to whack the fish too hard when they bite - just a lift of the rod will do the trick! BTW I am really enjoying your videos - thank you.
in South Africa we have three of the same species. normal smooth hound with no spots, spotted smooth hound and the black spotted smooth hound. all of them are gully sharks who love to roam the gullies and feed on crabs and stuff. we found the best bait for them to be live mullet or really fresh chokka.
I’ve never seen a black spot one. That’s interesting. 👍🏻
Said I wouldn't comment but a) I've got my sound back and b) Exceptional session and video, thanks for posting.
Haha. Thanks bud, glad you're back in full surround sound. 😉
This was fantastic and so exciting! And an incredible sunset to boot. I know what you mean about finding every excuse to be outside in amazing spaces. Absolutely love your channel, thank you again for sharing with us. Much love to you and your family from Texas.
Thank you Harmony, have a wonderful day and take care. 😊👍🏻
Only just seen this. What an exceptional video!!! Engaging, quality of image, sound, editing, scenery, information. Outstanding and brilliant!!! Thank you!
Gummy sharks!! :-D Fishing on the tide down, tide up waters and targeting a type of fish is awesome to a person fishing all their life in fresh water lakes. You made this so educational.
I am glad the video was informative. For me filming it it was a bit hectic. Haha
a fellow Aussie? I was shocked when I saw them haha my most targeted fish
@@TheFishLockerHi John, I just wanted to say that we get gummy sharks here as well in Sth. Aust and they are nice eating but only if you dispatch them, fillet and then skin them fast. Like all sharks they urinate through their skin so if you put them whole on ice and keep them for a few hours the meat will have a strong ammonia taste. One other thing, ours do have teeth but they are small and rounded so only used as crushers, much like a stingray and they do have a nice hard bite if they grab you. No lasting damage though.
Great session mate, I'm so envious, hopefully one day I will have one like it to. Getting better all the time though, thanks to you and all your advice. Tight lines mate.
I do not understand a word you say about your equipment and lines etc but I cannot get enough of your vids.
I get very relaxed watching-so cheers mate👌
Haha. Well the main thing is you enjoy the videos. 😊👍🏻
Great session John, I've had some great fun on the hounds this summer, didn't quite manage the double though, maybe next year. Keep up the good work 👍 🎣
This is the only session I’ve done on them this year. Had a double from the boat but only just.
Watching your vids just makes me desperate to go sea fishing again. So so bloody good
Haha. Get the rods out mate and get fishing!!!
I've never fished for hounds being an almost 100% lure fanatic but next year I will definitely give it a go thx John for such an informative vid you never disappoint tight lines mate 🎣 👍any chance of a shore bass vid in the near future would love to see you try break your record and see how you target the bigger bass 🎣🎣
I don’t keep many bass so don’t target them specifically. 👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker all mine go back to fight another day love fishing don't eat fish 🤣
Caught my first smoothie last year (August 2024), was the highlight of my whole year
Between the camera and the fish the teacher was hopping today. Thanks for the great video. 🔱🦈
It was a nonstop session wasnt it.
Did you ever get a solid final count? I was thinking with the remaining crabs plus the ones you mentioned catching already you might be close to 18? I must admit, not knowing anything about these fish had me straight up worried how you were handling them until you mentioned they had no teeth! Thanks for the adventure, John. Tight lines!
Around 18 yes. Crazy fishing!!
Outstanding Vid John beautiful background got better throughout your session the sound of the waves is hypnotic and the whine from your reel as you bring in another bloody superb lad well done
I loved it. All the different aspects really made for a wondeful session. 😊👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker well done mate bloody marvellous!
A maybe slightly interesting factoid came to me why you said that the Smooth hound has no teeth. Shark skin is covered in dermal denticles as opposed to normal fish scales. As the name would suggest these are like teeth. Its why sharks feel like sand paper.
That is an interesting factoid. 👍🏻
Isn’t a factoid something that’s untrue?
@@MCohen28 You are in fact correct.
though a quick google check suggests that it can also mean "a brief or trivial item of news or information." wich in this context would be accurate. :)
And pee thought the skin
@@richardfowler9901 all fish do that. Fresh and salt. Osmotic pressure.
Fantastic video John. I’m 49 and have only ever fished about 6 times but find your channel so fascinating to watch. 👍 cook and catch soon I hope 🤞
Thank you Paul. I hope the videos are helpful with your fishing. 😊👍🏻
Nothing like a relaxing 😳 fishing session. That's the session of dreams. Awesome video.
You don’t get many like that do you. 👍🏻😆
Whoop whoop Sunday folks. Bruised thumb by a gummy shark, gen what a melt. 😁 great video as normal mate great tips. Hoofing 👍
Prize pratt. 🤣👍🏻
Ragworm Sausage… hilarious! Dug those on the Clyde with my Papa as a kid. Evil looking little buggers.
All your videos are like spending a day with you fishing. That would be a day well spent! Love all your content!
I am glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊👍🏻
Amazing John...what a session..makes up for bad days.and your so happy..what it's all about. Thanks again.
When you have a good one you easily forget the bad.
I remember being down South Wales, there was about 11 of us fishing. I caught the first smooth hound. then one after another, all 11 of Us add a smooth hound at the same time on our lines,the bites went from me,,to my nephew, to my brother,then my son.we was all in a long line on the rocks.and the bites was all in order, from me to 11th person. they feed in packs I've had three rods go off at the same time as well.never fish 2 baits on the same rod when your fishing for hounds.wen they come in the area,and come on the feed.its non stop.ive always done better on low tied,about 80 to 100 yards out.keep those lines tight my friend,love your videos.
Hard work when they’re on the feed aren’t they. 😆👍🏻🎣
Simply awesome, well done John. Better than anything on mainstream T.V. Hope you got the wife’s scissors back before she noticed 😉
Haha. I bottled it mate and just bought her some new ones. 🤣
Hi from Australia , absolutely awesome vid. l'm in South East Australia and love Gummy Sharks, your explaining and knowledge is addictive to watch. l love that you said in Australia we call them Gummy Sharks, we get Conger Eels here too. Very enjoyable, tight lines mate.🎣🐟🇦🇺
Thank you very much Stuart. Glad you’re enjoying the videos mate. 👍🏻🎣
Those smooth hound are awesome! Simply beautiful! 🤍
Stunning aren’t they. 👍🏻🦈
Got an interview with Cornwall's largest social housing provider on Thursday, fingers crossed, if I can land the job, I'll be relocating the family down in the next month or two. Can neighbours tag along for a spot of neighbourly fishing, John? 😁
I'm sure the next day will be a ling day!! Excellent stuff as always!!👍👍👍
Cheers bud.
Well i guess im going to give the pully dropper rig a bash. I usually use up and over for simplicity but i like the snood change. I suppose i could put a swivel on with a genie clip.
I caught a couple last weekend just under the 10lb mark, there was a bit of a swell, was using a 2 hook flapper with size 2 aberdeens and a bass rod, fishing for flatties etc but these showed up.
Lost the starry right at my feet, tried to wash it up onto the rocks, swell dropped and sucked fish out, straighted my hook out and it was gone.
I had to be careful of the swell. Caught it on rag.
Cheers for the awesome vids as usual. Tight lines m8
It’s a heart breaker to lose them at your feet like that isn’t it.
@@TheFishLocker it is matey, I'm a glutton for punishment sometimes 😅
a productive day landbased is a great feeling for sure. even if its not the desirable species. great catches on the smooth hound.
A big bass would have been great but I was very happy with the results!!
Cracking session there John...they keeped you busy 😄
When there that thick on the ground hardback 🦀 is just as good a bait
Bet you had a big smile driving home ....well done ✔️ 👍
Was worth the effort that’s for sure
You never cease to pull out absolutely amazing videos😲😲. Interesting,👍 educational,👍🧑🎓scenic🌅👍, enjoyable.👏👍 It's as if I was there with you. Always an enjoyable pleasure to watch.🌟👏👏👍
Your enthusiasm, and attitude to all things living, is exemplary.🌟🌟🌟
What a session!👏👍
Thank you for sharing.
Take care and stay safe.😷🙊
I am glad you enjoyed joining me Ian. A blinder of a session wasn’t it. 😊🎣
@@TheFishLocker And all on video. Class.👏👏👏👍👍
Hi John,
The weather is not as nice as Florida.....great video, I really enjoyed it. Keep on fishin....and posting🐟🐟
Thank you. 😊🐟
Fantastic really glad you done another smooth hound video John . That night is every fisherman's dream , none stop action.
I went after them because of our conversation mate. 😉👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker Perfect birthday present lol
Caught myself trying to watch your lines for you. That was a stunning sunset. Thanks for sharing.
Haha. I find I do it too. 🤣
A fantastic Sunday nights viewing. Love fishing from the shore & you delivered an action packed video for us all with plenty of tips
& advice. Thanks John 👍
My pleasure Stephen. 😊👍🏻
Mate, I'm loving it.
Thank you 🦈😊
im from the Isle Of Skye and live in London. I just realized how much i miss fishing back home. You're right it can't be explained it has to b experienced.
Long way from home down there bud.
"give him a dig for me"! Priceless! Great fishing Mark, tight lines buddy!
What a plonker he must be. 🤣
Absolutely brilliant, some cracking fish and what a backdrop at the end, thanks a lot for doing these videos John, Iove it when the notification pops up 👍👍👍👍👍👍🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
It is my pleasure. I hope the videos help folks in some way. 😊🎣
@@TheFishLocker well I've certainly learnt a lot. I fish a few times a year on a charter in Whitby, also live near the Humber and you've opened my eyes mate 👍👍
Don't normally comment on any youtube videos but this was really enjoyable to watch. Loads of action, beautiful location and stunning sunset. Well done mate.
Thank you Keith and have a wondeful day. 😊👍🏻
What a cracking session, when they're on they're on. Enjoyed that video.
Aye Jonathan, when they’re after it the fishing is hot hot hot!!!
@@TheFishLocker Not been sea fishing for some time but had had crazy sessions with bream on the river Tees, no sooner bait in fish on. My max was a 4.8llb they also fought really hard more than normal.
That was ACE by 'eck John. So enjoyed that. When fishing we are at one with the surroundings.
It was a stunning shift wasnt it
John,I really enjoy your adventures...In the past I have requested fresh water fishing and catch and cooks..You came through on both..I will put a halt to my requests 😂 And just enjoy the show..I get it 100% Fishing for my wife and I is beautiful outdoors and a good meal to follow... Thank you sir from Ohio USA😊
It is our pleasure. Best wishes to you and your wife and take care. 😊👍🏻💙
Hi from Oz, the gummies we catch down near Melbourne ar about 20lb + - 35 lb are frequently caught, delicious eating they are sold in our local fish and chips as "flake". You have to bleed them immediately to get the most. Grey Torpedo is another name , the big ones are a great fight. enjoyed watching your videos.
They are still eaten in some areas of the U.K. as flake too.
It doesn't get any better...One of your best.
Blinder of a session. 👍🏻
Really enjoyed the video theirs a lot more to fishing then the fish ( To true) thanks john
I agree
Hi John,brilliant days fishing & brilliant vid as always.Never got to drown any worms in Cyprus but I have given up cigars after much head pecking from the wIfe & daughter.Had a day at the farm the other Saturday when it was windy.30 woodies & 17 others.Tight lines & all the best.Yorkie Dick
Nice result and good on you for knocking the stogys on the head. You’ll be better for it. 😉👍🏻
For me to see fish on the bite, that would be extremely fun. Especially the sound of a rattling reel peeling off line from the spool. Thanks for the video love the sunset on the background too.
Stunning setting wasnt it. 💙
I’ve had a rubbish day, but getting home to see fishlocker has squared us away with a new video has made my evening. Cheers John, hope you and the family are doing well 👍
Glad you enjoyed the video mate. 😉👍🏻
Got casting nailed ..like it..brilliant fishing session and always informative 👍 those circle hooks, peeler crab 🦀...dynamite combo...brilliant 👏 👏 cheers jhon loved watching this mate...
I hope the video helps folks out. 🎣👍🏻
I can remember eating the good old gummy shark many times. Dad and Mum beach fishing and catching them. It was a great time.
I bet. They are nice to eat. 👍🏻
Cracking session mate , well done top angling , enjoyed watching
Thank you Jimmy. 😊👍🏻
WOW what an awesome session, those days stick in the memory forever 😎
They definitely do.
I love this channel, the videos are top tier and a great way to switch off from the world.
Thank you. I am glad that the videos can provide some positive escapism. 😊👍🏻
Completely flat underside, Reminded me of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, slightly rippled with a flat underside 🙂
What an awesome session. These results don't happen by accident, your knowledge and skill put you in the right place with the right baits at the right time, yet again! Well done and thanks for sharing it with us!
A certain amount is always luck in fishing. 😉🎣
That was the maddest session i think ive ever watched, what a days fishing, thats was incredible and a joy to watch, well done on all those fish mate, that was good fun to watch
I hope it shows how being organised and methodical can produce more fish. 👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker good god yes, if i ever do a match i will use the information and method you use for sure, its clear to see that this works, and works really well
@@TheFishLocker yeah very well organised with a fresh bait ready to clip on after every fish gets caught. 👌
A pleasure, as always. Another great days fishing and quality outdoors time. I'm a little green.
With sick or envy?
@@TheFishLocker O definitely envy John. That sunset 'triggered' me :)
Fantastic presentation as normal John,no wonder we don't watch TV anymore.
TV is a waste mate. Too much politics and hidden agendas. We haven’t watched mainstream TV in years.
That was a cracking session I felt tired just watching all the action, and a epic sunset to end on as well top angling
Haha. It was nonstop wasnt it. 🤣🦈
Great video, but you were out done by the sky !! Absolutely lovely. I'll be using the later sky for inspiration for my next painting . Cheers John 👍🏴
You cannot compete with something like that can you. 💙
Wonderful video - the educational value alone is worth your time. Either on how to fish or the biology behind the fish. Great stuff John.
I am glad the level of information went down well. 👍🏻🎣
John what a great day you had.
Taking us with you is priceless on understanding the way you fish.
Keep safe and good wishes from Glasgow.
I hope people find the video helpful. 😊👍🏻🎣
15:30 really showed me how the pulley setup works at getting the weight up off the deck and out the way of rocks. 👍
It’s a great rig.
Truth dude, you cant explain to people the setting of a fishing mark , good video, 👍
Thank you Sean. 😊
Great to see so many fish around.
Certainly kept you on your toes.
Was running around nonstop!!!
Yet another 1st class instructional and thoroughly entertaining video.Quality camera work and detailed information about the target fish and the methods deployed.Best on the Net by miles.
Thanks Barry. 😊👍🏻
Great video as usual. Informative, relaxed, confident, easy watching ALL THE WAY THROUGH! Thanks for sharing & all the useful links. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It is my pleasure Dan, I am glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊
Just to make things easier you could try a bell at the rod tip so as you can chat and you may not have to watch the rods as much because you will ear the rods ring when they bonus. 👍👍🦈🦀
They are the most annoying thing in angling. 🤣
@@TheFishLocker I am partially sighted and registered as blind so when I go sea fishing I have to use a bell o my rods because I don't see the rod moving but this can also help you to talk to your viewers and not miss a bite. 😎
Thats best session iv seen you have in ages. Nice. 😁
Those smooths look awfull like spurdog. The shape. Great fun when you hit a shoal.
Cheers for posting
They are very similar. Just no teeth and spines.
A truly amazing session John, non-stop fish & you were certainly enjoying yourself, & why not. One can't help but enjoy your videos mate, so well do you comment that we feel we are right there with you in the moment. Always a joy, thanks for sharing, Don from South Aust.
As I keep saying. I simply share what I know and love doing Don. Simple and honest. 😊👍🏻
Hi john you ok , brilliant session ,non stop action. Well done. All the best from Grimsby.
Hi Carl, yeah I’m good mate thanks for asking. 😊👍🏻
Very nice. Fished loch etive near Oban many times and it is a nursery for the closely related spurdog. They have two huge spines in front of the two dorsal fins and when they wrap around you like that, they are trying to stick you with them... Little scamps!
I have fished the Connel Bridge before. Spiney beggars. 🤣
Great to see such fishing these days from shore mark. Circle hooking em ! Wouldn't like to get hit by a swinging lead while unhooking fish though. Yes classic slit pupil requiem shark eyes....
Un!Ike the dark abyss orbs, of the porbeagle mako etc... fabulous skylines...
Looking into some eyes you can see intelligence. And other times you can just see aggression.
brilliant session john m8 loved it yet again brooksy !!!!!
Glad you enjoyed joining me mate. 😊👍🏻🎣
My favorite TH-camr in my favorite place in the world at it again with a spectacular video! Cheers from new jersey my friend!
Glad you enjoyed the video mate. 👍🏻😊
Yess was actually going to ask if you wer thinking about doing a shore fishing video on the video you would put out today what a surprise. will be watching this with my dinner once again John thank so soso so much !!! 🤩🤩
When I can I will. 👍🏻
Reminded me of fishing in Westward Ho when I was younger. When I first caught a smooth hound i initially thought I'd caught a tope ,it wasn't until a police officer fishing ten yards or so told me that I had got species wrong . Oh well I was young . Funny thing was I eventually caught my first tope virtually in the same spot 6 months later. Hilarious 🤣.. Great vid ..
Awesome. I have not actually heard of Tope coming in off Westward. Good for you. 👍🏻🎣
Hi John, thank you so much, regards to Hannah, James and the shy one, greetings from Cyprus, John my Mum in Watchet loves dogfish, is this similar to that? 🐟🐟🐟🐟👍👍
This is better than dogfish. Loads more meat.
Really good session there mate, smooth hound eyes are really interesting eh. Come on though, be fair, gotta watch out for those smooth hounds sucking your thumb, and god forbid one gets hold of you pinkie toe. Never heard about that "incident" before, honestly had me in bits 🤣🤣🤣
Give it a google. Bloke should be ashamed of himself. Man card revoked immediately. 🤦🏻♂️
@@TheFishLocker Found it, quote from the guy after, "It won't stop me going back in the water and it shouldn't stop anyone, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time." embarrassing 🙄
I've caught blennies ULRF fishing in rockpools that would do more damage than that 🤣🤣🤣
I grew up fishing fresh water. We used worms/nightcrawlers live plus minnows live. Now I did do some snorkle/scuba in Florida but that was spear fishing. A different sort of thing. You all have a lovely eco system going there. I will say that several of those fish would have gone home with me on a dinner date as you say. When next you come back to the Colonies check out the Thousand Islands state park at the tip of South West Florida. You will need a boat. Peace upon you and yours. D
Thank you Danny and best wishes to your family. 😊
You are the master John, brilliant fishing tutorial mate .
I hope it’s helpful to folks.
What a session, I've never seen so many caught. Thanks for sharing John👍🎣
Great session John. I found myself watching your rod tips for most of that vlog lol. Stunning fish. All the best bud and tight lines.
Haha. I do the same during editing even though I know what happens. 🤣
me too: he's talking, I'm watching the rods. SOMEONE has to!
That shark looks remarkably like a gummy shark that we catch in Victoria Australia. Same spots and same crushing plate. Great eating
They are very very similar.
Excellent session. We crush the barbs on the hooks and have not lost 1 fish all season. Try it and it's easier to get the hooks out. I use hard backs. Saves a fortune on buying bait. Nearly all my sessions on the hounds have been caught with in 30mins. Like you say Pack attack. Still not caught a Tope from the beach but there is all ways next year
When they’re on it they’ll take hards but I always find the extra scent of a peeler is killer!!
I absolutely love your videos. Always look forward to them. Your videos make me, someone how doesn't fish, really want to get into it, and your videos are so informative. Thank you as always for another amazing video!
Well I hope that if you do decide to start, they help you on your way. 😊👍🏻