I am sorry about the technical issues with the first upload of this video. I noticed a glitch and I wasn’t happy with putting out a sub par video as these really were special. I hope you have a wonderful day and take care. 😊🦞💙
Lobstergram for Mr. Mongo... Lobstergram for Mr. Mongo! Sorry, had to say it with a modified quote from Blazing Saddles. Terrific job John! I'm still waiting to meet up with you when you fly across the pond. We're hitting the South Fork of the Shenandoah River in Virginia this weekend and expect to do very well in the fishing department I might add. I'll keep canoes on standby reservation for you and the family too!
John, Good man! Thanks for returning them. I worked on lobster boats here in Maine, USA. It is illegal here to keep lobsters under 3 1/4 inches or over 5 inches carapace length. We also "V" notch breeders. Allowing the large ones to live keeps those good genes in the population. Sustainability is very important. Maybe you might lobby your politicians to pass a law setting a maximum legal limit there also. It's good stewardship of the resource. Lobster men here traditionally followed those rules before they were made law. So, we catch lobsters that big fairly often. We had a public aquarium here that had one that was probably 4 times their size. It was so big, I didn't believe it was real until it moved.
Heads up when double uploading the same video. It is TH-cam algorithm death sentence. Still a great and educational video though. I hope this video is safe from TH-cams automation.
John - Well done on a personal lobster best pair catch. I recommend that you make sure you have that spot tagged and let it lay fallow for a bit. Not only for ethical fishing reasons so you don't deplete any other large ones in the vicinity, but with your recent spate of lurkers, including the red boat stalker, you should not use this position because it seems obvious to me that someone is watching your videos and will attempt to 'check your pots for you' in the future. Great job and stay stealthy!
Imagine that simple V notch John has given to those GIGANTICLY HUGE lobsters, protected them for another 20 YEARS!!!!! 20!!!! I mean my god what a legend! Seriously a Legend you are John! Like he mentioned those breeding pairs by that time would've made at least an extra 20,000 Beautiful Lobsterlings and the cycle of life keeps going!!!! Massive massive thank you john for keeping them amazing creatures thriving and teaching the UK Foraging/Fishing community the ethics and morality of fishing/foraging and also to the WORLD!
@@TheFishLocker The USA has made eating lobster a gluttonous mindless sport with people seeking all you can eat thousands of lobsters en masse thrown on a table. It’s why I’ve come to watch your channel. Thank you.
Only until the same dickheads who steals Johns and other persons pots gets one with her in it. OR until the policing gets that slack that it becomes a moot point. Shite I'd like to get all warm and fuzzy here, but it's 2024 and Johns BRIGHT ORANGE and quite UNUSUAL lobster pots haven't been found. That says something.
You've just made a 77 year old animal lover choke up with tears in his eyes. I have a hunch you're in the habit of doing the same thing even when no one will even know. It's called 'character' and it's an elusive quality not enough of us naturally display in our lifestyles. Godspeed John!
I am glad that you share our views on life and the world. I have been doing this for most of my life - the filming of it is a recent thing. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
This has got to be the most morally genuine video I've ever seen! The giddiness and happiness of this man radiates to the moon and beyond. Thank you for protecting the grand lobsters! So much respect
Dude. I was waiting on the catch and cook with those massive lobsters. Then I saw your humanity take over. You're a good man. And teaching the youngster at the same time. Good man indeed. Cheers to you from Alabama.
not even just humanity, if you think about it if you keep killing off the big ones then you are effectively just neutering the gene pool to produce smaller and smaller stock over time, which is a phenomenon you can already see in other species already like the blue fin.
Well done you! Thank you for returning such magnificent lobsters back to breed for another 40 years. John, you are so honourable. So many others would not act as you have. I am proud to be a subscriber as that was brilliant viewing. 👍👏👍👏👍
If it had been April 1st you could have pretended to do them as live bait for a 200lb cod. Much prefer the sound on this compared to the DJi, not read your comments on that but maybe it sounded a bit weak compared to the GoPro? The video seemed fine of course. All of your video's are top notch.
Every time I see the reverence you have for the sustainable nature of fishing and conservation I feel heartened there are folks like you out there passing on the knowledge, traditions of your community. Cheers! From California
Sat here at 10pm alone in my room absolutely beaming smile on my face just seeing how pleased you were with those Lobsters John, absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you for letting them go, you’re an angel. Wow. Thank you & take care x
I just knew the second that you landed those 2 lobsters that they would be going back home. Everything you do in regards to sustainability of stock would dictate your need to protect those 2 old lobsters. A fantastic lesson to be shared with everyone. If old lobsters had heroes, you would be their number 1
I actually thought when he said he was calling Hannah that he was going to arrange for somewhere like the lobster hatchery to take them as a breeding pair but i guess straight back is less stressful to the fish
I tip my hat to you John, a fantastic catch and awesome release congratulations and well done. I sincerely hope people watching will have the same ethos as your family
Those were HUGE! 😂😂. I am so proud of you for being so good about protecting them! Most people would have eaten them but you respect nature too much to destroy the those two old timers. Good on you!! ❤️
I broke out laughing when you said "JESUS"!! That was funny and good for you for releasing the dinosaur. I have a lot of respect for you. Great job sir!!!
I was so relieved to see that you released the pair of dinosaur lobsters! I would have wanted to admire them for a little while, too! It was nice that you brought your son with you to release them and show him what to do! Best wishes to you and your family.
That is why we love watching you! You are so passionate about what you do, that you recognise the need to preserve what we have for others! Those two lobsters are stunning!
Thank you for not taking those two - I was wondering how old you thought they were - 60 is amazing. I had a diver friend who had a huge lobster claw from off the coast of New Jersey USA. He said he regretted taking it once he found out how old that lobster probably was. They were gorgeous - thanks for the video!
I am glad that it transfers across in the videos. It is something we are teaching our children also, take only what you need and treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. 😊🦞
Brilliant John they looked bigger than the one you gave to the aquarium I like the way you are teaching James the value of conservation well done tight lines
It simply seemed the right thing to do, and a valuable lesson for our son. They had lived through far too much and were far too valuable to the breeding stock to reach their end at my hands. 😊🦞
I do hope those who live on the coast and watch these videos learn from what you did in this one. Like you said, you could have landed those Lobster but you felt you had a moral obligation to return them. Makes your viewers happy as well as the Lobsters. Well done mate, your son is learning from a cracking dad. Have a great Father's day on Sunday.
Found this channel by chance, but what a find. I’m hooked as with most people one of the past times when on holiday was looking in tidal rock pools seeing if their was something interesting. Also the fact he couldn’t fetch himself to take those two magnificent lobsters on moral groups shows he has a respect for the sea and the creatures he harvest’s. One hell of a likeable bloke really
Hi Mark, sorry for the late response these comments have somehow slipped by me. Welcome to the channel if I haven't welcomed you already. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos and have a wonderful day. 😊🦞
When you showed those two gorgeous lobsters my first thought was "the catch of a lifetime!" But it was closely followed by "aw, wish he would let them go". Your videos have taught me how exceptional their survival had been to get to that size. When you said morally you could not take them for the pot I promise I cheered! Thank you for your message of conservation & sustainability. But more so, thank you for praticing what you preach. Have a fabulous evening, Fisher Locker!
Thank you very much for returning those two monster adults back to the sea. Your effort of keeping them as part of the breeding population will benefit, you, other fishers as well as the lobster stock itself.
I used to be a deep sea fisherman some years back but it is always nice to see someone giving back to the environment in the name of sustainability and conservation. I am now a fly fisher and unless I decide to keep a trout for the pot, they always go back in the river. It is even better that you teach your son the importance of that, that was nice to see.
John you did the right thing! This was a very valuable lesson for James to see and to learn from for his days to come on the high seas. They also appreciated your decision to release! Cheers from the USA!
I knew they would go back maybe even before you did! You had the excitement of bringing them up and 2 personal bests, you got it all on video and James witnessed them. John you are a credit to fishermen with your attitude towards conservation and your moral compass, thank you for posting.
Wow, those were amazing lobsters! All the way through I was thinking - John will put them back, I know he will put them back, not only that he will protect them - and as usual you did the right and honourable thing. I truly thank you for your attitude and respect for the environment - James is such a lucky boy to have such wonderful parents!
Thank you for putting them back. It's soo important because those lobsters that have survived many years and are true breeders to restock for future harvesting.
great job sir and thank you for releasing those ancient lobsters and teaching our next generation about being responsible and moral . cheers to you sir.
I didn’t think I could respect you any more than I do already for what you stand for in terms of educating and protecting the stocks. But then you release those 2 leviathans! Awesome to see. Certain other channels may well have kept them!
Tip my hat to you... a fellow angler that clearly sees the bigger picture and respects the quarry. Great to see and showing youngsters the right way 🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍
Many of us dont know the sea ethics, so your act of returning these massive beautiful lobsters back to the sea was education and an example for many to follow. Love your channel and have learned so much from you!
Great choice on returning those lobsters. I appreciate viewing videos of folks who are thinking about the species instead of how well it will taste. Thanks! for sharing.
I almost fell out of my chair when John said it was morally wrong to take the monster lobsters! I already had his father in law cooking a feast for the whole family! Lol
I've had a few 12lb plus lobsters over the years and all went back alive they are not good to eat, well done for putting them back but i knew you would anyway, much respect.
The way you observe and teach your wonderful son, rules and ethics concerning sea life is heartwarming. I hope there are more like you which will keep the oceans teaming with life for years. Thank you. A great watch, glad to have subscribed.
I understand that some people will not agree with the way I do things, but this world will one day belong to James and his generation. I for one want there to be something worth handing over when that time comes. 😊🦞
An absolute joy to watch! The wonder and laughter in your voice was like a child. Stay forever young Mr. Fish Locker. Thank you for sharing these moments with us all.
Nice to see your not keeping everything you catch but that's you have been following your channel since you first started you deserve all the success in the world well done please go on to greater things cheers Al
Thank you Alan, I like to think that I still hold true the principles of when we started. Simple and honest content. Some people may not agree with me but I do what I feel is right. Take care mate and stay safe. 😊🦞
Great job John, they were the biggest I’ve ever seen. I’m so pleased you did what you did. Hope they have many kids together. What wonderful specimens. I said to my wife there is no way John is going to put them on the dinner table!! Nice one mate. Conservation was definitely the way to go. Well done. Graham🦞🦞🦀🦀🦞🦞
Congratulations on catching those prehistoric beasts. Incredible. Would love to know how old and how strong they are, I do wonder about the crushing power of the claws. They seem so relaxed and calm outside of water it’s hard to imagine their true power. Absolutely stunning animals, really enjoyed that. Well done John.
2 absolutely phenomenal lobsters! And well done for putting them back! For some reason, as soon as I saw you pull them out of the pot, I just knew they were going to go back. Bravo! Utmost respect for you!
You know they're gonna be monsters when John is just laughing like a kid in a candy shop.. 😂 so glad you sent them back to carry on! It would almost be tragic to take them for your dinner.
That was so amazing to see those 2 enormous lobsters. Someone would pay good money to have them as a gourmet dinner but you kindly put them back. What a conservationist! Kudos to you!!!
Great to see you put them both back. They are mega breeders and have lived a long time. I often get them in SW Ireland too, and always put the monster back. Imagine the eggs coming off her! Same with really big female sea bass, always put them back. You are a credit to the fishing community.
I loved the way you looked like a kid in a sweet shop, well done on the return, I knew straight away you wouldn't keep them, hopefully the next person who catches them has the same principles as you ,keep up the good work, love to you all
John what can I say.. I never comment on TH-cam videos but this deserved one. I am a massive fan of your channel and ive learned so much from you, credit where credit is due for throwing those big guys back and also for prolonging their lives well done and you deserved to have caught those im well happy for you well done mate from Gerry in Ireland
Absolute respect for letting them go. Also for coming in, getting your son out to see them and finally for still being giddy with excitment...top quality mate!
John, This Ausi is so impressed that you caught such big Lobsters, but more impressed with the fact that you are letting them free together, such a beautiful couple.
I stumbled onto your videos and I am so glad I did. I am now a subscriber and as a Yank across the pond, want to see more! Truly impressed by the care and thought, as well as your candid and simple explanations you made about your catch. I taught my kids the lessons you're passing on to your son. Now I have grandchildren that get those life lessons as well. Thank you, sir!
They were absolutely enormous lobsters.great to see.delighted to see you put them back.you won't stop smiling until next week .what a great haul.well done John.
Great video John! Nice haul of Crab and Lobsters but those two biggies were something special. Well done you for returning them to breed, and lets hope they are successful as Mr & Mrs! Stay safe & well. 👍👍
When James or any of his friends chance there arm at harvesting the sea there success or failure will have depended on deeds like this and the good ethics you share. Hopefully this will be an example for others to follow. Especially for those Fathers who would like to see there family's prosper and to ensure there way of life is preserved for future generations. With more hungry mouths to feed in an ever shrinking world conservation has never been so important. You did us all a service today. Thanks :)
Do you know what makes your content so special? It's the way your videos make people feel as if they're a part of it, it never feels like just another video, it always feels like "where are we off to next?". Your passion for what you do is clear. Your videos feel like we're listening to a buddy we have that loves fishing, or for a dad that's teachin' his youngin' the ropes... you have something special here, John. You and the family keep yourselves safe, and take care.
Every time I make a video, I equally feel as if you are here with me, and these comments help me feel like I have you all there too. Thanks for watching Amarillo, and I hope you’ll come along for the next one. 😉
Amazing video and amazing luck, those moments hardly ever happen, the right place at the right time, fair play for retuning those beasts.. They certainly deserve to live
When they're that old and clearly a breeding pair it is hard to be the hand of fate that ends their lives. Kudos! It's still a great catch and memory that will last a lifetime. You may have single-handedly allowed millions of baby lobsters to repopulate your fishing grounds that might have not otherwise. Here in Maine I've seen some skippers donate gargantuan lobsters to Aquariums, but, releasing it back into it's environment is so much better. Thanks again for posting these vids.
I agree entirely Gregory. They have lived far too long for their journeys to end with me. I just had to return them. Take care and have a wonderful day. 👍🏻🦞
If more fisherfolk had your ethics, we would not have a scarcity problem. The fact that you impart your ethics to your son makes you all the more fantastic!
The unbridled joy this gentleman displays while gazing upon the massive lobsters is heartwarming. Great catch! Congrats on conservation over consumption. I must admit that I would have seriously considered bringing the tasty creatures home with me to receive a nice warm bath, followed by a clarified butter and shallots massage. 😉 Love the channel. -doc
Just love how your first thought after landing those dinosaurs, it was to incorporate your boy in your catch, Brilliant. Its a memory that he should hold in his mind for ever and a day. I want to thank you for making memories not only for James, but for everyone who watches your channel . Also John, for releasing them, it would be criminal to have them on a slab. You morally did the right thing ..
I thought that too, I am not terribly familiar with John's family only knowing them as Mrs locker and Jnr Locker so when he mentioned needing to show James I thought he must be some environmental wildlife guy that he wants to show who keeps track of specimens hah!
When it’s big bass or lobs when we know how old they are how many winters and predators they have survived out there it’s only right to send them back. The older I get the less preditory I think I have become you set a fab example and I think your vids will educate so many people into doing the right thing 😁 👍
You didn't let us down!! You're unadulterated, genuine excitement and shock, summed it all up, was thinking, god I wish young James could have seen them and low and behold, you included that too, sooty mate, I'm just stating facts here, still can't say how brilliant the video was!!
I caught your interview the other day and came away thinking, I wouldn't mind being just like John whenever I grow up. You are truly a groovy cat Mr. Locker. You were like a kid at Christmas with those two brutes! You did the right thing brother. What a fantastic memory.
I am sorry about the technical issues with the first upload of this video. I noticed a glitch and I wasn’t happy with putting out a sub par video as these really were special. I hope you have a wonderful day and take care. 😊🦞💙
Lobstergram for Mr. Mongo... Lobstergram for Mr. Mongo! Sorry, had to say it with a modified quote from Blazing Saddles. Terrific job John!
I'm still waiting to meet up with you when you fly across the pond. We're hitting the South Fork of the Shenandoah River in Virginia this weekend and expect to do very well in the fishing department I might add. I'll keep canoes on standby reservation for you and the family too!
John, Good man! Thanks for returning them. I worked on lobster boats here in Maine, USA. It is illegal here to keep lobsters under 3 1/4 inches or over 5 inches carapace length. We also "V" notch breeders. Allowing the large ones to live keeps those good genes in the population. Sustainability is very important. Maybe you might lobby your politicians to pass a law setting a maximum legal limit there also. It's good stewardship of the resource. Lobster men here traditionally followed those rules before they were made law. So, we catch lobsters that big fairly often.
We had a public aquarium here that had one that was probably 4 times their size. It was so big, I didn't believe it was real until it moved.
@Fun With Minerals - If I was to take that attitude what’s the point of anything?
Why you not out on the new boat ?
Heads up when double uploading the same video. It is TH-cam algorithm death sentence. Still a great and educational video though. I hope this video is safe from TH-cams automation.
Putting them back is a wondeful thing for you to do. Well done! Respect!
Just doing what we thought was right. 😊🦞
John - Well done on a personal lobster best pair catch. I recommend that you make sure you have that spot tagged and let it lay fallow for a bit. Not only for ethical fishing reasons so you don't deplete any other large ones in the vicinity, but with your recent spate of lurkers, including the red boat stalker, you should not use this position because it seems obvious to me that someone is watching your videos and will attempt to 'check your pots for you' in the future. Great job and stay stealthy!
Very cool to put them back, Huge pair of old lobsters
@@mstrdiver John has been so patient with the b*****ds. I'd have cast a lead through the wheelhouse window by now
@@jonfisher9214 - I know he has. Don't you just absolutely hate when the line 'breaks' and a fishing weight 'accidentally takes out a window'? ;-)
Imagine that simple V notch John has given to those GIGANTICLY HUGE lobsters, protected them for another 20 YEARS!!!!! 20!!!! I mean my god what a legend! Seriously a Legend you are John! Like he mentioned those breeding pairs by that time would've made at least an extra 20,000 Beautiful Lobsterlings and the cycle of life keeps going!!!! Massive massive thank you john for keeping them amazing creatures thriving and teaching the UK Foraging/Fishing community the ethics and morality of fishing/foraging and also to the WORLD!
I was simply doing what I felt was right, and being able to use this as a teaching point for our son was just perfect. 😊🦞🦞
@@TheFishLocker well done!
@@TheFishLocker The USA has made eating lobster a gluttonous mindless sport with people seeking all you can eat thousands of lobsters en masse thrown on a table. It’s why I’ve come to watch your channel. Thank you.
Only until the same dickheads who steals Johns and other persons pots gets one with her in it. OR until the policing gets that slack that it becomes a moot point. Shite I'd like to get all warm and fuzzy here, but it's 2024 and Johns BRIGHT ORANGE and quite UNUSUAL lobster pots haven't been found. That says something.
You've just made a 77 year old animal lover choke up with tears in his eyes. I have a hunch you're in the habit of doing the same thing even when no one will even know. It's called 'character' and it's an elusive quality not enough of us naturally display in our lifestyles. Godspeed John!
I am glad that you share our views on life and the world. I have been doing this for most of my life - the filming of it is a recent thing. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
This has got to be the most morally genuine video I've ever seen!
The giddiness and happiness of this man radiates to the moon and beyond.
Thank you for protecting the grand lobsters!
So much respect
Thank you very much, I was simply doing what I felt was right. Best wishes and have a wonderful day. 😊
Dude. I was waiting on the catch and cook with those massive lobsters. Then I saw your humanity take over. You're a good man. And teaching the youngster at the same time. Good man indeed. Cheers to you from Alabama.
Thank you Chad and take car sir. 😊
not even just humanity, if you think about it if you keep killing off the big ones then you are effectively just neutering the gene pool to produce smaller and smaller stock over time, which is a phenomenon you can already see in other species already like the blue fin.
Well done you! Thank you for returning such magnificent lobsters back to breed for another 40 years. John, you are so honourable. So many others would not act as you have. I am proud to be a subscriber as that was brilliant viewing. 👍👏👍👏👍
I am so very glad to have you as part of our community. Take care and have a wonderful day 🦞😊
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If it had been April 1st you could have pretended to do them as live bait for a 200lb cod.
Much prefer the sound on this compared to the DJi, not read your comments on that but maybe it sounded a bit weak compared to the GoPro? The video seemed fine of course.
All of your video's are top notch.
love your ethical work, the lobsters will enjoy being in your waters
Every time I see the reverence you have for the sustainable nature of fishing and conservation I feel heartened there are folks like you out there passing on the knowledge, traditions of your community. Cheers! From California
Thank you. I am simply doing what I feel is right. 😊
Sat here at 10pm alone in my room absolutely beaming smile on my face just seeing how pleased you were with those Lobsters John, absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you for letting them go, you’re an angel. Wow. Thank you & take care x
Thanks Honey, I certainly was thrilled to see the sheer size of them! 🤣
A true shepherd of the seas , a man who seems truly happy at work, respect!!
I am always happy when I’m there Jim. ☺️👍
I just knew the second that you landed those 2 lobsters that they would be going back home. Everything you do in regards to sustainability of stock would dictate your need to protect those 2 old lobsters. A fantastic lesson to be shared with everyone.
If old lobsters had heroes, you would be their number 1
I actually thought when he said he was calling Hannah that he was going to arrange for somewhere like the lobster hatchery to take them as a breeding pair but i guess straight back is less stressful to the fish
I tip my hat to you John, a fantastic catch and awesome release congratulations and well done. I sincerely hope people watching will have the same ethos as your family
We are simply sharing how we feel and see the world. 🦞😊
Well done John they will breed a lot more 90cms for you and your family to dine on.
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Those were HUGE! 😂😂. I am so proud of you for being so good about protecting them! Most people would have eaten them but you respect nature too much to destroy the those two old timers. Good on you!! ❤️
I put more value on teaching James about the right way to respect the world that we live in. 🦞😊💙
@@TheFishLocker As you should! Good Dad. 😊
I doubt most people have a cauldron big enough to fit those monsters in!
Amazing footage, what joy on your face, true happines a true fisherman.
I broke out laughing when you said "JESUS"!! That was funny and good for you for releasing the dinosaur. I have a lot of respect for you. Great job sir!!!
It is my pleasure. 😊
Hi John, well done on both the catch and the dignity with which you treated those magnificent animals. You are a fine example to your young son.
We are just doing what we feel is right. 😊🦞
I was so relieved to see that you released the pair of dinosaur lobsters! I would have wanted to admire them for a little while, too! It was nice that you brought your son with you to release them and show him what to do! Best wishes to you and your family.
Not only did I want to share the experience but I thought it would be a good teaching point for him. 😊🦞
That is why we love watching you! You are so passionate about what you do, that you recognise the need to preserve what we have for others! Those two lobsters are stunning!
'Arm gonna afta get me life in order'. You're an inspiration mate.
Haha. Just doing what I can to help Dave. Even if all that is is by providing a positive distraction for folks. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Just keep on doing it mate. You're making my life better and that's no mean feat.
Thank you for not taking those two - I was wondering how old you thought they were - 60 is amazing. I had a diver friend who had a huge lobster claw from off the coast of New Jersey USA. He said he regretted taking it once he found out how old that lobster probably was. They were gorgeous - thanks for the video!
I can understand how he must have felt. I think back about ones I've taken in my youth that I would now have returned.
I'm going to comment again in a day or two when I've worked out how to express how brilliant that video was!!!
All the best to the family.
I look forward to hearing it mate. 😉👍🏻
Turbo hoofing mate dits for life!!!
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That was my poor effort at speaking in matelotese!!
Was thrilled when you put them back. You obviously love & respect Nature.
I am glad that it transfers across in the videos. It is something we are teaching our children also, take only what you need and treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. 😊🦞
I was hoping you was going to put them beasts back well done m8 class bloke great vid again by the way.👍
My pleasure mate. 😊🦞🦞
Brilliant John they looked bigger than the one you gave to the aquarium I like the way you are teaching James the value of conservation well done tight lines
They were huge weren’t they. 😊
I am an ex-commercial license Fisherman the greatest respect you for returning them they probably got the best part of 150 years between them
It simply seemed the right thing to do, and a valuable lesson for our son. They had lived through far too much and were far too valuable to the breeding stock to reach their end at my hands. 😊🦞
Its good to see such amazing senior citizens treated with such respect. Well done you!
My pleasure David. Have a great day. 😊
I do hope those who live on the coast and watch these videos learn from what you did in this one. Like you said, you could have landed those Lobster but you felt you had a moral obligation to return them. Makes your viewers happy as well as the Lobsters. Well done mate, your son is learning from a cracking dad. Have a great Father's day on Sunday.
It is my pleasure and I truly hope that our videos may encourage others to take an interest in the natural world around them. 🦞😊
Found this channel by chance, but what a find. I’m hooked as with most people one of the past times when on holiday was looking in tidal rock pools seeing if their was something interesting. Also the fact he couldn’t fetch himself to take those two magnificent lobsters on moral groups shows he has a respect for the sea and the creatures he harvest’s. One hell of a likeable bloke really
Hi Mark, sorry for the late response these comments have somehow slipped by me. Welcome to the channel if I haven't welcomed you already. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos and have a wonderful day. 😊🦞
You're a good man! And a real good man for putting those big one's back. You know your stuff!
I was simply doing what I felt was right. 😊🦞
You just earned another subscriber from down under. I think I had as big a smile as you, just by watching. Thank you son.😉
Thank you David and welcome to our channel 😊🦞🦞
Well done on your awesome conservation/sustainability lesson for your son... the world needs more people like you... Respect!!
We are simply doing what we feel is right. 😊
You my friend are the epitome of the spirit of fishing. Many people would just take them without a second thought. Massive respect to you pal! 🎣
That’s definitely not my style, thanks for noticing Liam, I try my hardest. 🦞
When you showed those two gorgeous lobsters my first thought was "the catch of a lifetime!" But it was closely followed by "aw, wish he would let them go". Your videos have taught me how exceptional their survival had been to get to that size. When you said morally you could not take them for the pot I promise I cheered! Thank you for your message of conservation & sustainability. But more so, thank you for praticing what you preach. Have a fabulous evening, Fisher Locker!
Thank you very much for returning those two monster adults back to the sea. Your effort of keeping them as part of the breeding population will benefit, you, other fishers as well as the lobster stock itself.
I am glad that you agree with our sentiments. 😊🦞
I used to be a deep sea fisherman some years back but it is always nice to see someone giving back to the environment in the name of sustainability and conservation. I am now a fly fisher and unless I decide to keep a trout for the pot, they always go back in the river. It is even better that you teach your son the importance of that, that was nice to see.
A true hunter and fisherman knows and understand the balance of the world and the effects of his actions upon it. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Absolutely, a good philosophy to have, we are not the masters of our world, only the custodians of it.
John you did the right thing! This was a very valuable lesson for James to see and to learn from for his days to come on the high seas. They also appreciated your decision to release! Cheers from the USA!
I knew they would go back maybe even before you did! You had the excitement of bringing them up and 2 personal bests, you got it all on video and James witnessed them. John you are a credit to fishermen with your attitude towards conservation and your moral compass, thank you for posting.
Wow, those were amazing lobsters! All the way through I was thinking - John will put them back, I know he will put them back, not only that he will protect them - and as usual you did the right and honourable thing. I truly thank you for your attitude and respect for the environment - James is such a lucky boy to have such wonderful parents!
We are so proud of James and are always trying our best to raise him right. Your comment is very touching, thank you Chris.
Thank you for putting them back. It's soo important because those lobsters that have survived many years and are true breeders to restock for future harvesting.
I agree Randolph. Best wishes to you sir and welcome to our channel. 😊🦞
great job sir and thank you for releasing those ancient lobsters and teaching our next generation about being responsible and moral . cheers to you sir.
It is our pleasure Sam, we are simply doing what we feel is right. 😊
You're a good hearted person mate that's why God let good things are coming to you
I am a real believer in the power of positive mental attitude. If you behave in a positive and caring manner, positive things happen. 🦞😊
@@TheFishLocker too true👍👍👍😀😎
Good stuff! Definitely true, that statement is. I just loved the boy-like giddiness you started acting like. Ya gotst the case of the giggles..! 🙃 🦞 🦀
I didn’t think I could respect you any more than I do already for what you stand for in terms of educating and protecting the stocks. But then you release those 2 leviathans! Awesome to see.
Certain other channels may well have kept them!
Tip my hat to you... a fellow angler that clearly sees the bigger picture and respects the quarry. Great to see and showing youngsters the right way 🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍
BEST VIDEO Ever...
Thanks for releasing...
Best wishes from Hamburg / Germany ❤
Simply doing what we felt was right. 😊🦞
"Morally couldn't." Words we don't hear anymore. Excellent.
Some people may not agree with that sentiment. But I feel these are lessons a father should teach his children. 😊🦞
Many of us dont know the sea ethics, so your act of returning these massive beautiful lobsters back to the sea was education and an example for many to follow.
Love your channel and have learned so much from you!
Thank you Sam and it is wonderful to hear that you are finding the videos informative. Take care. 😊
What a class act you are John, I wish more people were like you. Take care buddy.
Thank you Dale, best wishes mate. 😊🦞
Great choice on returning those lobsters. I appreciate viewing videos of folks who are thinking about the species instead of how well it will taste. Thanks! for sharing.
Thanks Traci, trying my best to do the right thing in terms of conservation. 👍
You are the definition of a great sportsman. And always great to watch. Thanks!
From one John to another, I’m happy you liked the video! ;)
You're a great man , John. A true conservationist. What a privilege to see them. Beautiful. 👍
We shared your excitement, John……fantastic viewing! Thanks.
Could you tell I was excited? 🤣
I almost fell out of my chair when John said it was morally wrong to take the monster lobsters! I already had his father in law cooking a feast for the whole family! Lol
Haha.
Well done for returning those specimen Lobsters. A great example to James and to us all.
My pleasure mate. Just doing what I thought was right. 😊👍🏻
Great video! Glad you returned the big 'uns. They will continue to produce little yummy lobsters for the pot for many years to come
It’s good to give something back isn’t it. 😊🦞
The enthusiasm of seeing those giants and then letting them go! Wonderful to see. Great video!
Haha. There was no hiding that reaction was there. 🤣🦞🦞
I've had a few 12lb plus lobsters over the years and all went back alive they are not good to eat, well done for putting them back but i knew you would anyway, much respect.
The way you observe and teach your wonderful son, rules and ethics concerning sea life is heartwarming. I hope there are more like you which will keep the oceans teaming with life for years. Thank you. A great watch, glad to have subscribed.
I understand that some people will not agree with the way I do things, but this world will one day belong to James and his generation. I for one want there to be something worth handing over when that time comes. 😊🦞
An absolute joy to watch! The wonder and laughter in your voice was like a child. Stay forever young Mr. Fish Locker. Thank you for sharing these moments with us all.
I don’t feel too young, but I’m definitely still a child at heart. Thanks Alfonso. 🤣🤣
Nice to see your not keeping everything you catch but that's you have been following your channel since you first started you deserve all the success in the world well done please go on to greater things cheers Al
Thank you Alan, I like to think that I still hold true the principles of when we started. Simple and honest content. Some people may not agree with me but I do what I feel is right. Take care mate and stay safe. 😊🦞
Great job John, they were the biggest I’ve ever seen. I’m so pleased you did what you did. Hope they have many kids together. What wonderful specimens. I said to my wife there is no way John is going to put them on the dinner table!! Nice one mate. Conservation was definitely the way to go. Well done. Graham🦞🦞🦀🦀🦞🦞
Congratulations on catching those prehistoric beasts. Incredible. Would love to know how old and how strong they are, I do wonder about the crushing power of the claws. They seem so relaxed and calm outside of water it’s hard to imagine their true power. Absolutely stunning animals, really enjoyed that. Well done John.
2 absolutely phenomenal lobsters! And well done for putting them back! For some reason, as soon as I saw you pull them out of the pot, I just knew they were going to go back. Bravo! Utmost respect for you!
Just doing what I thought was the right thing to do. 😉🦞👍🏻
Wow I'm so impressed! Thank you for returning those awesome creations to their home....you are amazing!!
Thank you very much, I was simply doing what I thought was right. 😊
@@TheFishLocker this world needs more like you!!
Much respect for returning those two giants. Thank you.
Our pleasure. 😊
You know they're gonna be monsters when John is just laughing like a kid in a candy shop.. 😂 so glad you sent them back to carry on! It would almost be tragic to take them for your dinner.
Haha. There was no hiding my excitement with those two was there. 🤣🦞🦞
Well done John I just knew straight away you wouldn’t keep them, I’d have done the same.
They had to go back didn't they. 🦞
Another pb JL 👍
That was so amazing to see those 2 enormous lobsters. Someone would pay good money to have them as a gourmet dinner but you kindly put them back. What a conservationist! Kudos to you!!!
Thank you Liz, some things are worth more than money. 😊
Wow those sure are awesome size lobsters. It's great that you have returned them back to the ocean. Great catch. All the way from New Zealand
Thank you Janice and have a lovely day. 👍🏻🦞
@@TheFishLocker You are most welcome. 🤗💯
@@TheFishLocker And by the way, thank you for your response to my comment about those 2 beautiful lobster's. I really appreciate that thank you 🤗💯🤗💯
Great to see you put them both back. They are mega breeders and have lived a long time. I often get them in SW Ireland too, and always put the monster back. Imagine the eggs coming off her! Same with really big female sea bass, always put them back. You are a credit to the fishing community.
These really are important members of the breeding stock aren't they. 😊
I loved the way you looked like a kid in a sweet shop, well done on the return, I knew straight away you wouldn't keep them, hopefully the next person who catches them has the same principles as you ,keep up the good work, love to you all
We can only hope that others share our morals and care for the ocean as we do. 😊👍🏻🦞
John what can I say.. I never comment on TH-cam videos but this deserved one. I am a massive fan of your channel and ive learned so much from you, credit where credit is due for throwing those big guys back and also for prolonging their lives well done and you deserved to have caught those im well happy for you well done mate from Gerry in Ireland
Thank you Gerry and it is my pleasure. I am only doing what I felt was right. Best wishes and take care mate. 😊👍🏻🦞
Love to see your respect and appreciation for the things you catch. Well done, nice job!
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Absolute respect for letting them go. Also for coming in, getting your son out to see them and finally for still being giddy with excitment...top quality mate!
Trust me, there was no hiding my excitement. 🤣
John, This Ausi is so impressed that you caught such big Lobsters, but more impressed with the fact that you are letting them free together, such a beautiful couple.
Thanks Alexander, they were definitely an impressive size! 😂
Total respect to you John you are one in a million.
Just doing what I felt was right Stu. Take care mate and stay safe. 😊🦞
I stumbled onto your videos and I am so glad I did. I am now a subscriber and as a Yank across the pond, want to see more! Truly impressed by the care and thought, as well as your candid and simple explanations you made about your catch. I taught my kids the lessons you're passing on to your son. Now I have grandchildren that get those life lessons as well. Thank you, sir!
Thank you Ken and welcome. I may not get everything right but I do my best and I make content the same way I try to live my life. Simple and honest. 😊
Much respect to you for the conservation of these stunning animals.
They were absolutely enormous lobsters.great to see.delighted to see you put them back.you won't stop smiling until next week .what a great haul.well done John.
A year on, and I’m still smiling at the thought of it Michael!
Great video John! Nice haul of Crab and Lobsters but those two biggies were something special. Well done you for returning them to breed, and lets hope they are successful as Mr & Mrs! Stay safe & well. 👍👍
Stay safe mate. 😊
Absolutely amazing your a great guy John and a great example of hour we should protect and not deplete our wildlife. ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
WOW!! The catch of a lifetime! Well done Jonh. Brilliant! How old must they be? Is your bucket big enough?
After speaking to a a marine biologist friend he believes they would have easily been 60 years old
@@TheFishLocker WOW! That amazing. Hope they live for many more years thanks to your v notches.
Just wow 👏 so glad you v notched them 👏
@@TheFishLocker I believe it, those were enormous! Thank you for doing the moral thing and releasing them!
When James or any of his friends chance there arm at harvesting the sea there success or failure will have depended on deeds like this and the good ethics you share.
Hopefully this will be an example for others to follow.
Especially for those Fathers who would like to see there family's prosper and to ensure there way of life is preserved for future generations.
With more hungry mouths to feed in an ever shrinking world conservation has never been so important.
You did us all a service today.
Thanks :)
Do you know what makes your content so special? It's the way your videos make people feel as if they're a part of it, it never feels like just another video, it always feels like "where are we off to next?". Your passion for what you do is clear. Your videos feel like we're listening to a buddy we have that loves fishing, or for a dad that's teachin' his youngin' the ropes... you have something special here, John. You and the family keep yourselves safe, and take care.
Every time I make a video, I equally feel as if you are here with me, and these comments help me feel like I have you all there too. Thanks for watching Amarillo, and I hope you’ll come along for the next one. 😉
This was an awesome video!! Thank you for returning them back to sea, they were gorgeous! Respectfully, Mrs Gomez 😄
It is my pleasure Mrs Gomez, best wishes to you and your family and have a lovely day. 😊🦞
You’re a very rare and good human for putting those back. Bravo sir 👍🏻
Just trying to show our son a good example to follow in life. 😊🦞
@@TheFishLocker well you’re doing it right mate 👍🏻
Honored to find this channel, amazing to see how it has grown, and its due to things like this. Well done mate.
Thank you very much, I am glad that you have enjoyed joining us on our journey. 😊
Amazing video and amazing luck, those moments hardly ever happen, the right place at the right time, fair play for retuning those beasts.. They certainly deserve to live
I am glad you share our feelings on the matter. These 2 monsters definitely deserved to continue living and breeding. 😊🦞🦞
im happy there is a method of trying to protect big lobsters. i immediately thought take them home cause the next guy sure will. respect to you
Thank you Mike. 😊
Your happiness at seeing those huge lobsters has made my day. Thank you for sharing.
No hiding that excitement was there!!! 🤣
I love watching your videos, someone that actually loves what he does and preserves life. I would love a trip out in your boat 🚢 respect dude
Thank you Danny. We are simply happy to share what we know and love doing. 😊🦞🦞
When they're that old and clearly a breeding pair it is hard to be the hand of fate that ends their lives. Kudos! It's still a great catch and memory that will last a lifetime. You may have single-handedly allowed millions of baby lobsters to repopulate your fishing grounds that might have not otherwise. Here in Maine I've seen some skippers donate gargantuan lobsters to Aquariums, but, releasing it back into it's environment is so much better. Thanks again for posting these vids.
I agree entirely Gregory. They have lived far too long for their journeys to end with me. I just had to return them. Take care and have a wonderful day. 👍🏻🦞
If more fisherfolk had your ethics, we would not have a scarcity problem. The fact that you impart your ethics to your son makes you all the more fantastic!
I agree.
Major gratitude for putting those magnificent creatures back! I've just found/subscribed and can't wait to see all the rest of your videos.
Thank you and welcome to our channel. I was simply doing what I felt was right. 😊🦞
Each time I watch I wait for James to say stunning. His unique way of English is so special.
Haha. He is a little star isn't he. 😊🦞
The unbridled joy this gentleman displays while gazing upon the massive lobsters is heartwarming.
Great catch! Congrats on conservation over consumption. I must admit that I would have seriously considered bringing the tasty creatures home with me to receive a nice warm bath, followed by a clarified butter and shallots massage. 😉
Love the channel.
-doc
Haha. The funniest part was the comparison between the big one and the normal lobster. 😆🦞
@@TheFishLocker the difference was night & day😬
Just love how your first thought after landing those dinosaurs, it was to incorporate your boy in your catch, Brilliant. Its a memory that he should hold in his mind for ever and a day. I want to thank you for making memories not only for James, but for everyone who watches your channel . Also John, for releasing them, it would be criminal to have them on a slab. You morally did the right thing ..
Thank you Kit, I am glad that you share our way of thinking. 😊👍🏻🦞
I thought that too, I am not terribly familiar with John's family only knowing them as Mrs locker and Jnr Locker so when he mentioned needing to show James I thought he must be some environmental wildlife guy that he wants to show who keeps track of specimens hah!
@@growinsane9123 - Haha. No James is far more important than some environmental guy. 😉
When it’s big bass or lobs when we know how old they are how many winters and predators they have survived out there it’s only right to send them back. The older I get the less preditory I think I have become you set a fab example and I think your vids will educate so many people into doing the right thing 😁 👍
Been waiting for this one ever since you dropped a teaser in the live!!
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You didn't let us down!! You're unadulterated, genuine excitement and shock, summed it all up, was thinking, god I wish young James could have seen them and low and behold, you included that too, sooty mate, I'm just stating facts here, still can't say how brilliant the video was!!
That should have said "sorry mate" not sooty!!!
This made me proud to be a subscriber John. i'll be grabbing some merch for that wonderful episode. keep em coming brother.
Thank you very much. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
I caught your interview the other day and came away thinking, I wouldn't mind being just like John whenever I grow up. You are truly a groovy cat Mr. Locker. You were like a kid at Christmas with those two brutes! You did the right thing brother. What a fantastic memory.
Haha. I often joke like that. "When I grow up I want to be.... " 😉 Have a wonderful day Greg and take care. 😊