Given the location and boat I feel this is the most incredible moment in fishing ever captured on film. Usually I would just try to drop a witty comment but I am genuinely lost for words. This kind of thing makes someone famous if not a legend. You are my new fishing hero.
Stuart Davies - Thankyou very much Stuart, those are very kind words. Though I prefer to think of myself as a really lucky fisherman 😉 haha. Tight lines. 😉🎣🐟
I only stumbled onto this channel a month ago, this guy is all smiles and insight. puts my mind at ease to see somebody enjoying the shining sea like this. Now I just need to get myself a boat!
Thank you very much Jim, we are simply trying to share a little of what we know and love doing in the hope it helps. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
- Thank you very much. It's a bit of a contrast to the usual fishing we get here in the UK isn't it. Glad you enjoyed the video Simon and I hope you find the rest of our content good viewing. Tight lines. :)
@@driftwood5407 If someone had said to me 10 years ago we would be sat here watching someone we know catching two huge tuna from the U.K , filming it and its on an device we want to watch it on for free ! wow this is all thats good about the internet !
@@SaltwaterAngler To true sir, you could not see this on tv, it would have been turned in to a drama of some sort, like that wet drama/fishing show on tv, "River Monsters", Tight lines sir.;)
That was amazing John. Not only to play them out while handling the boat but get it on film and produce a quality video is a brilliant solo achievement. Well done!
What a unique capture on film of a day to remember all of your life. This feat of catching two of these Bluefin Tuna off the Cornish coast in one day is truly remarkable and should not be underestimated. The catch of a lifetime for sure and it could not have happened to a nicer guy.
I've watched this video so many times. I've caught a few BFT off the North West Coast of Ireland, from the game chair, on heavy tuna tackle, on a tuna charter boat. To get a BFT, on stand up gear, in your own boat, alone, is a fantastic achievement. I don't to a massive amount of sea fishing, but I absolutely love this channel. Everything is so well explained, tight lines buddy.
Man you are a legend ! The best true example of what a talented exemplary fisherman should be !!! I never miss any of your fantastic no nonsense videos here ,your a great fisherman that I'm sure inspires others to be better and to share their vast years of knowledge to others willingly and freely as you do !!
malachy lenihan Hi Malachy. Glad you enjoy the videos. It was a wonderful experience and I’m just grateful I could share it with you all. I just hope my videos help people get into fishing. After all I am just sharing what I love doing. All the best tight lines 😊🎣👍🏻
Speechless. For someone who watched every episode of wicked tuna. This video deserves much wider recognition! Just WOW. Thank to your videos and people like you, i was able to find shore fishing spots, select correct gear and rigs. And catch variety of fish. Still many places left to explore. This is not that much of informative video like others, just shows how much of a legend you are haha.
@@TheFishLocker - yeah I think the lad has opened the eyes of a few of us. The first time I ever saw one of his videos I just thought a bloke on the water catching & eating 🍽️ a bit of a catch. 😂😂😂🇦🇺
It doesn't matter how many times I watch this hugely impressive catch ( and that's quite a few times let me tell you ) it still gets my heart pumping. It had everything a fishing video should have. You are the most skilled fisherman I have ever seen and you never fail to deliver, but this catch was the ultimate in skill and determination. I doubt that I will see such a thing again and I thank you sooo much for sharing your joy. My deepest regards to you John.
- This has to be one of the ultimate highlights of my fishing life. It has to be. I don't know how I would top it? And the best part is I have this video to share with everyone. Perfect. 😊
Pretty sure plenty of Tuna have been caught in UK waters before....? West Coast Of Ireland & in the Whitby areas spring to mind....?🤔 Also, a 300lb Tuna was caught just off Mounts Bay, Penzance as recent as a couple of weeks ago. Not taking anything away from these fish of course, outstanding catch👍
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 there has been many reports of catching tuna this summer, it seems to increase every year mate, but no has a video as good as John has, so he is the best out of them all :D
Brilliant display of fishing ability. One of those fishing days you will never forget. Awesome uncensored footage. As exciting as it gets- admiration for that sheer perseverance.
- Thank you John, it truly was a special day at sea. Haha. It is a fine line between perseverance and stubbornness I think. Best wishes to you and stay safe. :)
Hi John, so I have been watching your video's for a number of years now. I am absolutely in shock you hooked into a big Tuna not once but twice . This must be one of the best documented Tuba catches in UK waters. The manner in which you revived both fish just demonstrated how accomplished you are as a fisherman. Congratulations John. Absolutely unbelievable but very well deserved. I hope there comes a time when stocks of Tuna get to a level where we can charter a boat in the hope of landing one of these beautiful Apex fish. Again well done John .
@@TheFishLocker No mate, we're all learning from you!! You say luck, lol!! British record bass holder, two 300lb bluefin, 39lb ling & blue shark from your own boat, couch's bream...I could go on!
Thats just blown all the other UK TH-cam fishing channels out of the water. TOTALLY SUPERB!!!! When asked by a guy on another boat you told him Tuna straight off, did you see the take cause how did you know it was Tuna? No way was I fast forwarding this amazing video, thanks for sharing.
Goodness, I dont know who was more tired, the fishes or your audience willing you on. Thoroughly enjoyable, and so great you revived these wee beasties and then let them go. Probably the Dolphin pod appeared to give you a round of applause, after the first one! You certainly earned it, for the two, controlling the boat and camera as well and keeping up a 1st class commentary, fantastic. Thanks
Simply amazing, I was exhausted just from watching, can't imagine how shattered you must be. Your neck and back must be killing. Your channel's been doing well, I can see this as being an upload that helps get you noticed more. I certainly will be linking it on the fishing forums I use. Well done mate.
JP - Aw thankyou mate that’s really good of you. I do have a couple of aches and bruises but they are small potatoes when I think about what I just experienced. I loved every minute of it. 😆💙🎣🐟
John what a legend you are. First may I say this is the best vid I've ever watched on utube. Absolutely amazing, UK, bluefin. Congratulations, you must still be buzzing over that amazing achievement OMG dude. Sea Angler magazine has to make a new Mission badge. Think they will be in touch, John I want u to write the article. One thing though don't wrap the line round your arm with a 300 to 400 pound fish. VERY DANGEROUS. Even if attached to the boat. We don't want to loose you like that. #LEGEND
KWIM REAPER m - I was getting a little excited trying to leader the fish up. Nearly lost it a couple of times by that stage so was a little frantic.haha. So glad I could share it with everyone. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Derek Hogan - Thankyou Derek, those are very kind words. I’m so so pleased the video came out well. This really was a session of a lifetime. So happy I could share it with you all. 🐟👍🏻🎣💙
@@TheFishLocker if your looking for new ideas, i think its fair to say we would all love to see you chase after more tuna and especially the other species of tuna. tight lines and hopefully this video makes you a few quid :)
Great job. No comments. I have no words. Im a fisherman but not like you. The way you show yourself and the respect towards the waters .... I say keep doing what you are doing. Great job sir.
Good morning Sir. Great video. Lovely to see that you cared for the Tuna. If the fish you catch are not for eating then return them. You have had your sport, now leave the fish to their enviroment. Respect to you. Take care and stay safe. Tim W, England.
Absolutely incredible. Proper on the edge of my seat for nearly an hour, can’t imagine how you were feeling playing them! Probably the best vid I’ve ever seen on You Tube, outstanding achievement 👌🏼
WOW!!! I’ve said lots of other things watching this video, but nothing I could put on a public forum! In over 40 years of fishing I have never seen anything like that! Greatest respect to you Sir. Your knowledge, skill and respect for those two fish are something to be proud of.
Glad i stumbled across this video. That's the audition for Wicked Tuna done! As amazing as they taste and the fact you would have filled your freezer for a long time I salute you for just appreciating the sport. Awesome for the youngsters to have witnessed.
- Thanks Ben. I was actually completely solo. The lads were sons of a friend of mine. I called him up to say I had a fish on and would his boys like to see it. Its not every day you get to see something like that is it. Best wishes mate and tight lines. :)
That was one heck of a trip! This video is absolutely awesome! I cannot honestly say that there is a better creator of this type of content than you. Why on earth you have not been picked up by a major media player is beyond me! Your candor, your style and your brilliant knowledge is beyond any compare! Not many fisherfolk I would dream of fishing with than you. 1M out of 10 for this channel. 🎉
Congratulations! Although these are definitely very expensive on the market, I think the euphoria of landing these beauties (and releasing them) was even more valuable for you. Thank you for posting. New subscriber here...
@@pauleric8799 - That isn’t entirely true. Many countries do have quota for Bluefin and are allowed to catch and land them. The stock levels are improving very well which is a wonderful example of how conservation can be a success. We just need to make sure it stays that way with sustainable fishing practices.
I've worked on a tuna tagging programme and you did everything right to ensure those fish survived ... Hats off to you ...not to mention catching 2 bluefin tuna on stand up gear in a 16ft boat you mad man :D
Oh man, Respect!!! Your a brilliant angler, should have your own tv show! Congratulations and well done, what a story to tell the grandchildren........and it’s on film!
Gatsby - That is one of the absolute beauties. I can share it with everyone. Some folks will never even come close so to be able to show and share with everyone is magic. 😊🐟🎣💙
Congratulations from California brother you released them in the ocean will give it back to you more. I love your video, the best I’ve seen and compare it to Hemingway‘s old man and the sea. Sal Siciliano
So pleased for you John, without doubt the best fishing video I've seen filmed in UK waters,you should be immensely proud of your achievements,, couldn't of happend to a nicer fella to,
This must be the best Hour i have spent on you tube. The most incredible clip i have seen and it is a uk angler in uk waters. Great job sir. There are no words to say how happy i am for you. Made me smile the entire way through. Thank you for sharing such an amazing day.
carlitosway1971 - Thats fantastic to hear mate. I am so thrilled the video came out ok as it is definitely something that I will never see again. Incredible stuff. 😊🐟🎣🎣
@@TheFishLocker mate it's a monumental effort, but with more and more bluefins in our waters as the years go on I rekon you and others will do it again! I know of a fair few caught round my parts this summer. Good effort man! And all on your own!
Those two awesome Tuna should put you on the map fella. Well done in letting them live. Keep the video's coming, some of the best Ive seen. Thanks for sharing.
@@TheFishLocker Good on you chief, many would have had them over the rail, and hawked for a few quid. A real privilege then to get just a glimpse of them. cheers.
WOW - Just .........WOW MAAAAAATE !!!!!! No need for an intro I knew from your vids this was something special FISHING LEGEND YOU ROCK MATE and well done for reviving him and letting him go. My wife loves you too for your kindness !
It was gonna be a double WOW from me John, but I decided to save my comments till I'd watched this for a third time... This is simply amazing; I bet now almost a year on and you are wondering how you will ever better this absolutely amazing adventure? To pull not one but two of these incredible leviathans from the deep...well, actually not so deep...but nevertheless, and incredible feat. Well done you - brilliant! ZZZIIIZZZ there goes that drag again!!!!
- Haha. I don't know if I ever will be so lucky again Chris. But that is the beauty of fishing. You really never know do you. Haha. Epic fishing and so so happy I can share it with everyone. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I was very impressed with the way you were so tooled up for the job. I've got a 16ft boat but if I hooked into one of those I don't know what I would do. Mind you we don't get many blue fin tuna or porbies in the Solent haha
@@TheFishLockeryou didn’t just release it you revived it first - I’m a scuba diver now and grew up with my dad sea fishing off the shore to eat the catch. I love the way you not only explain the kit but you talk about the critters and the fish and put back the ones that you catch but don’t eat. Certainly beats the super trawlers and acallop dredgers SOP.
I've watched 3 of your videos now, and all I can say is KEEP IT UP! This is pure magic! You're so eloquent and informed yet completely down to earth and oozing passion. Thanks for the fun, looking forward to more
Michael McTavish - Thankyou very much Michael. 😊 I just honestly love fishing. It is my passion. And being able to not only share it with my family, but to share and help others to enjoy it is a dream come true for me. 💙👍🏻🎣🐟
The most amazingly cool fishing video on youtube. All the skills of fishing but with having to manage the boat, cameras, rod, and keep aware of what is going on around the boat while fighting a fish like that..... Crazy. We go after fish like that with 50 class gear on a 40 foot boat with 4 people on board in the gulf stream. This guys like "nah I got my nimble little boat and a harness. I'm good"...... 👍👍👍👍
Haha. The real issue I found was the boat was so light I couldn't fully load up the rod against the fish, I simply ended up pulling to the boat to the fish. 🤣🤷🏻♂️
I had no idea you could catch these in the UK. Amazing fish, well done for being so calm. Your arms must have been like jelly by the end. Your videos are great really enjoy them thanks
To be honest there was still that much adrenaline in me I was completely wired for hours. Ha ha. Truly an amazing day at sea, I am glad you could join me. 😊
Shouldn’t be targeting them (check gov.uk) and there is no quota. Ideally would like to think our waters can become a safe haven. Great catch and mad respect but don’t want to start seeing people doing this regularly.
Guess whats been caught accidently up here in Whitby this year........Me and my son are going to have to get to the gym in preparation for hooking a "Tunny"........................I hope they come back in the numbers and sizes of the past. 3rd time Ive watched this video and I know I would have struggled to just hold on to that beast to be honest, knees knocking and sweating like a beast. Crazy how composed you are and then to catch another and do it all again. Amazing catch.
John That was a masterclass in fishing alone Mate. The Quality of those Tuna were incredible. To think these are in the English Channel !! The best fishing video I have ever seen on youtube. Congratulations Buddy
@@onemanriflemaker3873 They used to run right up the East coast, following the Herring shoals in the North Sea. The days of those huge Herring shoals are long gone now, but the Tuna seem to be handling the switch to Mackies quite well. The re-appearance of Tuna off the UK coast seems to have coincided with the downfall of Gaddafi's Libya. There were huge Libyan Tuna containment operations in the Med, and all those fish now have free run of the Mediterranean and out into Atlantic waters. I'd imagine their range extends wherever the big Mackerel shoals are, so there's no reason why there wouldn't be Tuna around the isle of Wight. The current ban on commercial and pleasure fishing for Tuna in Britain waters means we probably have no idea how prolific these fish are around our coasts, but having heard of huge shoals of Tuna seen off the Irish Coast, I'm thinking there's been a huge proliferation of Bluefins returning.
Just had to come back for another look.😊 Without doubt the most impressive UK sea fishing video on TH-cam. 🐟🎣👍It's amazing the things I noticed this time, that I missed the first time. I think knowing the outcome helped me concentrate on the other stuff that was going on. I was still biting my nails though lol. 😊
RicTic66 - Haha. There are parts in it that I am the same. I remember seeing the fish dart at the boat just below the surface creating a huge bow wave but you can’t see it in the video. A truly incredible day for me. 👍🏻🎣🐟💙
The Fish Locker I’m so glad you did mate, those fish are like prehistoric monsters...the size of them! What a fight, you did well mate, skills👌🏻...I felt your emotion through your vid, keep it up big shag...you make people happy and informed, all the best pal💪🏻
Outstanding! That was 'Hemingway esqe' a man alone in a small boat going head to head with a fish bigger than he is 😊. Great to see the big Tuna returning to UK waters🐟🐟🐟. I believe there is footage from the 1930/40s of the old wooden(rowed) fishing boats catching massive Tunny/Tuna in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire as they chased the huge Herring shoals that existed then up the Channel into the North Sea. What a fantastic catch John you have definitely become my go to channel when I need firing up when get down the coast and wet a line. This video is outstanding I was with you every dive, run and reel. You must have been knackered by the end? I was lol. 😊🐟👍🎣
RicTic66 - They used to fish for them off Whitby my hometown back in the 30’s and 40’s there is the tail from the record fish in the Whitby museum I remember looking at it as a kid. It was such and incredible experience, I don’t think I actually calmed down until later that night! Amazing stuff mate. So so glad I could share it with you all. 😊🎣💙🐟🐟
Blimey and I was chuffed with bass at the weekend!!! You've taken things up another level now John - massive congratulations. That is one EPIC day on the water. Fabulous video & exemplary skills before and after capture - made up for you!! 👍
@@TheFishLocker Oh nothing massive, they all went back - 3lbs tops I guess, but absolutely brilliant sport on 8lb class gear. Tactics inspired directly by one of your vids actually - Skerries eel on the drift. Had one amazing take as I lifted the eel out of the water. Scared the life out of me!!! Beautiful fish and amazing predators
Simon Fermor - Aw mate those last minute thrash takes are always so exciting aren’t they. You proper jump!! You should send a pic and a little report to sidewinder and let them know about your success. 🐟🎣👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker The speed that bass hit was unbelievable. Very clear water, but it absolutely came out of nowhere. It's the first time we've fished these lures, but they were brilliant. Proper revelation! All down to watching your video too. Will definitely take a few piccies next time out and let them know 🐟 👍
Remarkable, had to subscribe after watching you land those and speak so well of the capture. Let's hope Bluefins are truly regularly visiting British waters. God the power of those fish!
- Hi Jack and welcome to our channel. They have been returning for a couple of years now so hopefully this will become a more common occurrence. All the best and tight lines. :)
Fantastic mate followed your channel for ages and stumbled across possibly the best fishing video ever!!!! Well done you must be super proud !!!!!! Dave
Excellent fishing, never knew you could catch fish like that in the UK! Towing your boat for 3 Kms!! Magic moments thanks for sharing. A little green with envy but gold with pride at the excellent example you set looking after the fish and releasing them :-)
Just subscribed tonight, watched you catch 2 massive tuna and release them, and in another vid release 2 huge lobsters. As a brand new 'newbie' that's is what I believe fishing is about. Respect.
- Thank you Jordo, that is really nice of you to say. Welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. If you have any questions just leave me a comment and I'll try and get back to you as soon as I can. :)
One of my favourite books is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. It's about a Cuban fisherman who goes out alone in his skif and catches a huge marlin. He tows it home and has to fight off sharks the whole way. Your video reminded me of that book. Just without the sharks! Great fights and incredible fish - congratulations
Wow, John! Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience! I absolutely love watching your videos, both for the fishing and foraging, and also for how much you reflect being a true family man, as well. Great fights on both those fish, and I love how you read them like books and handled everything during the combined four hours between the two. You, sir, are a master. Thank you, again!
You showed those numpties on Wicked Tuna how to do it properly. What a great display of angling skills all whilst filming and managing the boat on your own. Incredible and to get them both back safely too! Respect.
Mark Calderhead - That is the ultimate way to do it Mark. Standing toe to toe with them. The fact that I did it solo on my own boat just makes it a dream come true. Such a once in a lifetime experience - I am so glad I could share it with you all 😊💙😆🎣🐟
Aloha from Hawaii! Amazing job! You gave up a lot of sushi, sashimi, and poke on that one, but I respect your skills, and especially your humanity towards the sea creatures...
- Mahalo Garrick. Thank you and welcome to our channel. Those incredible fish were too special to kill. Even if they were worth a lot of coin. Best wishes to you and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. :)
@@TheFishLocker I was under the impression that bluefin are still illegal to keep in the UK and Ireland? As much as I'd love to target one in UK waters, I very much respect the efforts that are being made to bring them back to sustainable levels.
@@stephenTcartwright sadly its illegal to target bluefin, you cant just go out specifically for them they have to be biproduct and returned safely. Hopefully when the UK leaves the EU they can once again gain control over fishing rights etc
@@stevelee4561 Bro... I don't know why you think it's the EU that are doing that, but it's a positive thing that people aren't targeting them. EU regulation has an open season on bluefin, UK regulation is a flat out no targeting policy because our fishery was basically void of Tuna. If you care about fisheries being fruitful, then you should look at responsible and sustainable fishery management as a positive thing.
@@stephenTcartwright that's true but it wasn't the UK who nearly fished them into extinction, nice to see them here and it would be good for sport fishing as a whole to be able to catch and release these magnificent fish. Its a good sign of the UK's fish management that there are enough prey for them to feed on.
Fantastic achievement John ,unbelievable, what a day all on your own .A lot of people don't know that some of the biggest tuna ever caught on rod and line were caught in Uk waters following the pilchard boats of old .It appears that they are back in numbers again . Regards from old Gummy.
This is just something else! Like honestly what a video! Living this moment in real life must have been breathtaking (quite literally) the dolphin sending their regards almost makes me think I dreamt watching this video! Thanks John and well played
- It was incredible. And to have a salute from the dolphins literally the minute that I released that fish was a sign from the Ocean I believe. A salute for releasing such an incredible creature. Truly magical mate.
Outstanding achievement to be able to capture two 300 lb+ in a single trip. There's some interesting history on Blue Fin Tuna fishing in the UK, during the 1930's to just after the war, with Scarborough becoming the hub with the foundation of The British Tunny Club in 1933. It was in that same year and off the coast of Scarborough that the British Record for Rod and Line was caught, weighing in at 851 lb.
My heart was in my mouth John..Every time you retrieved some line it seemed to rip more out. Thankyou for more outstanding footage on catching fish so big that some of us might never get the chance to catch and excellent commentary. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nice one John 👍
South Africa Awakening - They’ve been returning in good numbers for around the last 4-5 years. Sadly the UK has no quota for them so cannot target or land them. 🤷🏻♂️🎣🛥🐟🐟
friggin loved that vid. who would have thought blue fin in english coastal waters. Thoroughly enjoyed your fight and felt your pain. . Shame you couldn't have landed it for the table, the steaks of that would have been immense . Along with your boating skills, angling ability, your filming techniques, easy listening, and editing skills, you are a friggin legend man. Legend
Kit Andrews: Bluefin Tuna are all over circulating round the north Atlantic, in the Mediterranean sea and off Europe so they are bound to off the coast of England and the rest of the U.K. they are not just caught in the coastal waters off the north eastern states and maritime provinces of Canada, which I once thought myself some time ago. But like you, I was kind of surprised, I mean I've known for quite some time them to be seen or caught off the English coast but up until just recently, I didn't know they were in the large abundant numbers off the coast of Britain. But also like you, I sure wouldn't mind having Bluefin Tuna steak on my dinner plate.
Thank you very much Marc. It is simply what I feel is right. Just because we can take things for the table doesn't always mean we should. To all of the people crying because I didn't kill these magnificent fish. Is it not enough to know that I had won. In a battle of wits and strength matched against such wonderful creatures that I prevailed. That you feel you have to kill it as well? Thats not me I'm afraid.
Fisherman, captain and cameraman all in one whilst fighting a monster tuna. Hats off to you, seriously.
Thank you sir.
Given the location and boat I feel this is the most incredible moment in fishing ever captured on film. Usually I would just try to drop a witty comment but I am genuinely lost for words. This kind of thing makes someone famous if not a legend. You are my new fishing hero.
Mark Richard Hall - Haha. Thankyou very much Mark. It was pretty special. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟🐟
What a fight, very well done with the fight and tactics. Plus the catch !
Well done mate 👍
Does he catch n release?
To be fair if its one or two for a meal n some it's cool. Why doing the big trawlers get lines chopped . I would if I could.
Not only are you a really good fisherman, you are an extremely good communicator!
Stuart Davies - Thankyou very much Stuart, those are very kind words. Though I prefer to think of myself as a really lucky fisherman 😉 haha. Tight lines. 😉🎣🐟
Coherently working multiple cameras and providing commentary while landing 80" bluefins. What a monster.
Matt S - And my wife will still tell you I can’t multitask!!! 🤣
Andrew Shackleton I suppose your better are ya?? There’s always one!!!
@@christophercook723 Mrs Thatcher?? she doesn't deserve such a title.
I only stumbled onto this channel a month ago, this guy is all smiles and insight.
puts my mind at ease to see somebody enjoying the shining sea like this.
Now I just need to get myself a boat!
Thank you very much Jim, we are simply trying to share a little of what we know and love doing in the hope it helps. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
Brought tears to my eyes when you said nothing compares to catching that on your own boat ,by yourself...pretty awesome!!!!
- One of the best things about this whole experience is the fact that I can share it all with you. Such a truly incredible experience. 😊
First time for a while I've been genuinely blown away by a UK fishing video. Well done that man!!
- Thank you very much. It's a bit of a contrast to the usual fishing we get here in the UK isn't it. Glad you enjoyed the video Simon and I hope you find the rest of our content good viewing. Tight lines. :)
This is without doubt the best thing I have ever seen on TH-cam. Well done mate.
gary doran - Amazing mate. Something that will stay with me forever!!! 💙🎣🐟😆
I second that. best fishing without a doubt
👍👍👍😜🏴🦄🎣😁✌️
Same as, it has out classed all the other videos
@@driftwood5407 If someone had said to me 10 years ago we would be sat here watching someone we know catching two huge tuna from the U.K , filming it and its on an device we want to watch it on for free ! wow this is all thats good about the internet !
@@SaltwaterAngler To true sir, you could not see this on tv, it would have been turned in to a drama of some sort, like that wet drama/fishing show on tv, "River Monsters", Tight lines sir.;)
Quite simply the best sea fishing video in Britain - hands down - that is one accomplished angler.
Thank you very much - but I prefer to just think I am lucky. 😬🎣
Grahame Pullen spits out his cup of tea in shock and tackles up! 😂😂 Awesome stuff!
Thomas Carter - This is my favourite comment so far!! 😆🤣😆🎣
@@TheFishLocker you and Graeme should hook up and do a video mate.....would be awesome viewing
indeed...! these creatures are the wild living spirit of the oceans!
indeed...! these creatures are the wild living spirit of the oceans!.
stuart grampa bruce - I met him a while back and mentioned it to him. He wasn’t very receptive. Although things may have changed 🤷🏻♂️😉
That was amazing John. Not only to play them out while handling the boat but get it on film and produce a quality video is a brilliant solo achievement. Well done!
Boy Scott - I’m glad you enjoyed the video mate. Was such an amazing experience. 😊💙🐟🐟
What a unique capture on film of a day to remember all of your life. This feat of catching two of these Bluefin Tuna off the Cornish coast in one day is truly remarkable and should not be underestimated. The catch of a lifetime for sure and it could not have happened to a nicer guy.
I've watched this video so many times. I've caught a few BFT off the North West Coast of Ireland, from the game chair, on heavy tuna tackle, on a tuna charter boat. To get a BFT, on stand up gear, in your own boat, alone, is a fantastic achievement. I don't to a massive amount of sea fishing, but I absolutely love this channel. Everything is so well explained, tight lines buddy.
- Thanks Frank. They are a really special fish aren't they. 😊
Why are they called blue fin when they have yellow fins?
You are absolutely unbelievable to be able to do this whole routine with a blue fin and then release it too ???? Wow oh Wow !
@johnattwood8467 the big fins are also yellow on a yellow tuns and the have like a yellowish stripe along them 💛
Man you are a legend ! The best true example of what a talented exemplary fisherman should be !!! I never miss any of your fantastic no nonsense videos here ,your a great fisherman that I'm sure inspires others to be better and to share their vast years of knowledge to others willingly and freely as you do !!
malachy lenihan Hi Malachy. Glad you enjoy the videos. It was a wonderful experience and I’m just grateful I could share it with you all. I just hope my videos help people get into fishing. After all I am just sharing what I love doing. All the best tight lines 😊🎣👍🏻
Speechless.
For someone who watched every episode of wicked tuna.
This video deserves much wider recognition!
Just WOW.
Thank to your videos and people like you, i was able to find shore fishing spots, select correct gear and rigs. And catch variety of fish. Still many places left to explore.
This is not that much of informative video like others, just shows how much of a legend you are haha.
Glad you enjoyed joining me for an amazing day at sea. 😊👍🏻😬
@@TheFishLocker - yeah I think the lad has opened the eyes of a few of us. The first time I ever saw one of his videos I just thought a bloke on the water catching & eating 🍽️ a bit of a catch. 😂😂😂🇦🇺
So great to see them released. Great effort and skill to catch these. Well done John. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much. This was a very lucky day at sea. 😊👍🏻
It doesn't matter how many times I watch this hugely impressive catch ( and that's quite a few times let me tell you ) it still gets my heart pumping. It had everything a fishing video should have. You are the most skilled fisherman I have ever seen and you never fail to deliver, but this catch was the ultimate in skill and determination. I doubt that I will see such a thing again and I thank you sooo much for sharing your joy. My deepest regards to you John.
- This has to be one of the ultimate highlights of my fishing life. It has to be. I don't know how I would top it? And the best part is I have this video to share with everyone. Perfect. 😊
Never have been so invested in another man’s wind in that this. Feels like The Old Man And The Sea! Well done, proper work out!
I am so glad I can share the experience with everyone. It was truly one of the best days of my life. 😊
Surely this should be on the news . Awesome John congratulations one of the most historic moments in UK fishing history .
Arfabiscuit - Haha. Please be my guest. If you send it in and they make a story out of it I’ll send you a prize. 😉😆😛🎣
Pretty sure plenty of Tuna have been caught in UK waters before....? West Coast Of Ireland & in the Whitby areas spring to mind....?🤔 Also, a 300lb Tuna was caught just off Mounts Bay, Penzance as recent as a couple of weeks ago.
Not taking anything away from these fish of course, outstanding catch👍
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 there has been many reports of catching tuna this summer, it seems to increase every year mate, but no has a video as good as John has, so he is the best out of them all :D
Masterfisherman .....pure LUCK really as he was SHARKING at the time.....so it doesn’t count!!😂😂
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 😂😂
Brilliant display of fishing ability. One of those fishing days you will never forget. Awesome uncensored footage. As exciting as it gets- admiration for that sheer perseverance.
- Thank you John, it truly was a special day at sea. Haha. It is a fine line between perseverance and stubbornness I think. Best wishes to you and stay safe. :)
Hi John, so I have been watching your video's for a number of years now. I am absolutely in shock you hooked into a big Tuna not once but twice . This must be one of the best documented Tuba catches in UK waters. The manner in which you revived both fish just demonstrated how accomplished you are as a fisherman. Congratulations John. Absolutely unbelievable but very well deserved.
I hope there comes a time when stocks of Tuna get to a level where we can charter a boat in the hope of landing one of these beautiful Apex fish. Again well done John .
This was a truly lucky day at sea wasn’t it. 😊🎣🎣
Wow John, you must surely be regarded as one of the best sea anglers in the country at the moment. well done mate I'm seriously chuffed for you!!
Shore Fishing Essex - Just lucky mate. I’m still learning every day. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker No mate, we're all learning from you!! You say luck, lol!! British record bass holder, two 300lb bluefin, 39lb ling & blue shark from your own boat, couch's bream...I could go on!
Shore Fishing Essex MAF welcomes suggestions for inland fishing!
@@nakkerannakl1627 MAF? inland fishing?
Thats just blown all the other UK TH-cam fishing channels out of the water. TOTALLY SUPERB!!!!
When asked by a guy on another boat you told him Tuna straight off, did you see the take cause how did you know it was Tuna?
No way was I fast forwarding this amazing video, thanks for sharing.
8r4ham - Just the speed and ferocity of the initial take. Like being attached to a speeding motorbike!! Nothing like it. 😆🎣🐟
What an amazing set of captures that are so well deserved 🎣🐟
Footage / commentary always so authentic - brilliant doesn’t do it justice 👏👏👏👏
This was such an amazing day at sea, I am so glad to be able to share it with you all. 😊
Goodness, I dont know who was more tired, the fishes or your audience willing you on. Thoroughly enjoyable, and so great you revived these wee beasties and then let them go. Probably the Dolphin pod appeared to give you a round of applause, after the first one! You certainly earned it, for the two, controlling the boat and camera as well and keeping up a 1st class commentary, fantastic. Thanks
The only thing that tops off that experience for me is being able to share it with you all. 😊
Simply amazing, I was exhausted just from watching, can't imagine how shattered you must be. Your neck and back must be killing.
Your channel's been doing well, I can see this as being an upload that helps get you noticed more. I certainly will be linking it on the fishing forums I use. Well done mate.
JP - Aw thankyou mate that’s really good of you. I do have a couple of aches and bruises but they are small potatoes when I think about what I just experienced. I loved every minute of it. 😆💙🎣🐟
"usually I'm quite a collected guy, I'm quite calm - that was mental!" Lol. Another cracking video!
Haha. No hiding that type of emotion. 🤣
John what a legend you are. First may I say this is the best vid I've ever watched on utube. Absolutely amazing, UK, bluefin. Congratulations, you must still be buzzing over that amazing achievement OMG dude. Sea Angler magazine has to make a new Mission badge. Think they will be in touch, John I want u to write the article. One thing though don't wrap the line round your arm with a 300 to 400 pound fish. VERY DANGEROUS. Even if attached to the boat. We don't want to loose you like that. #LEGEND
I see chat is rightly bouncing. Congratulations again mate. Outstanding.
KWIM REAPER m - I was getting a little excited trying to leader the fish up. Nearly lost it a couple of times by that stage so was a little frantic.haha. So glad I could share it with everyone. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker will say it again best thing I've ever watched on utube. Did you catch them this morning?
KWIM REAPER m - Yesterday. We worked through the night editing the video and posted it as soon as it uploaded. 😉👍🏻🐟🎣
John is one of the best uk anglers. No doubt. To boot he is a great presenter and knowledgeable naturalist. Well done john
- I don't know about all that, but I'm blooming lucky!! Haha.
this could not of happened to nicer fella on u-tube, delighted for ye lad. Well done and keep up the great videos.
well said sir.
Derek Hogan - Thankyou Derek, those are very kind words. I’m so so pleased the video came out well. This really was a session of a lifetime. So happy I could share it with you all. 🐟👍🏻🎣💙
@@TheFishLocker if your looking for new ideas, i think its fair to say we would all love to see you chase after more tuna and especially the other species of tuna. tight lines and hopefully this video makes you a few quid :)
Great job. No comments. I have no words. Im a fisherman but not like you. The way you show yourself and the respect towards the waters .... I say keep doing what you are doing. Great job sir.
- Thank you sir. This is my passion. We are simply sharing what we know and love doing. Take care and have a great day 😊
loved every second of that film from start to finish . superb angling John . congratulations .
lawrence lancaster - Thankyou Lawrence. As with all of my other videos, I’m just sharing what we love doing. 😊💙🎣🐟🐟
Good morning Sir. Great video. Lovely to see that you cared for the Tuna. If the fish you catch are not for eating then return them. You have had your sport, now leave the fish to their enviroment. Respect to you. Take care and stay safe. Tim W, England.
Absolutely incredible. Proper on the edge of my seat for nearly an hour, can’t imagine how you were feeling playing them! Probably the best vid I’ve ever seen on You Tube, outstanding achievement 👌🏼
This truly was an incredible experience for me. I’m so glad I can share it with folks.
WOW!!! I’ve said lots of other things watching this video, but nothing I could put on a public forum!
In over 40 years of fishing I have never seen anything like that! Greatest respect to you Sir.
Your knowledge, skill and respect for those two fish are something to be proud of.
Malcolm Rowe - Thankyou Malcolm, I am so thrilled people are enjoying the video. I’m just sharing what I love doing. All the best my friend. 😊🐟🎣🛥
The Fish Locker was
Glad i stumbled across this video. That's the audition for Wicked Tuna done!
As amazing as they taste and the fact you would have filled your freezer for a long time I salute you for just appreciating the sport. Awesome for the youngsters to have witnessed.
- Thanks Ben. I was actually completely solo. The lads were sons of a friend of mine. I called him up to say I had a fish on and would his boys like to see it. Its not every day you get to see something like that is it. Best wishes mate and tight lines. :)
That was one heck of a trip! This video is absolutely awesome! I cannot honestly say that there is a better creator of this type of content than you. Why on earth you have not been picked up by a major media player is beyond me! Your candor, your style and your brilliant knowledge is beyond any compare! Not many fisherfolk I would dream of fishing with than you. 1M out of 10 for this channel. 🎉
Congratulations! Although these are definitely very expensive on the market, I think the euphoria of landing these beauties (and releasing them) was even more valuable for you.
Thank you for posting.
New subscriber here...
- Thankyou John, and I believe you are right.
It has no market value to sports fisherman
@kurtis howard - Youve pretty much hit the nail on the head.
@@pauleric8799 - That isn’t entirely true. Many countries do have quota for Bluefin and are allowed to catch and land them. The stock levels are improving very well which is a wonderful example of how conservation can be a success. We just need to make sure it stays that way with sustainable fishing practices.
He threw it back
I've worked on a tuna tagging programme and you did everything right to ensure those fish survived ... Hats off to you ...not to mention catching 2 bluefin tuna on stand up gear in a 16ft boat you mad man :D
- Haha. Just lucky mate. Just very very lucky. 😊
Oh man, Respect!!! Your a brilliant angler, should have your own tv show! Congratulations and well done, what a story to tell the grandchildren........and it’s on film!
Gatsby - That is one of the absolute beauties. I can share it with everyone. Some folks will never even come close so to be able to show and share with everyone is magic. 😊🐟🎣💙
Congratulations from California brother you released them in the ocean will give it back to you more. I love your video, the best I’ve seen and compare it to Hemingway‘s old man and the sea. Sal Siciliano
So pleased for you John, without doubt the best fishing video I've seen filmed in UK waters,you should be immensely proud of your achievements,, couldn't of happend to a nicer fella to,
Paul maximus - Aw thankyou Paul, that’s really kind of you. Just lucky I guess. 😉👍🏻🐟🎣
This must be the best Hour i have spent on you tube. The most incredible clip i have seen and it is a uk angler in uk waters. Great job sir. There are no words to say how happy i am for you. Made me smile the entire way through. Thank you for sharing such an amazing day.
carlitosway1971 - Thats fantastic to hear mate. I am so thrilled the video came out ok as it is definitely something that I will never see again. Incredible stuff. 😊🐟🎣🎣
@@TheFishLocker why will you never see it again?
Chris G - The chances of hooking and landing 2 Bluefin tuna on my own boat single handed is phenomenal. To recreate it would be impossible.
@@TheFishLocker mate it's a monumental effort, but with more and more bluefins in our waters as the years go on I rekon you and others will do it again! I know of a fair few caught round my parts this summer. Good effort man! And all on your own!
Those two awesome Tuna should put you on the map fella. Well done in letting them live. Keep the video's coming, some of the best Ive seen. Thanks for sharing.
Fozman - Thankyou very much. As for returning them alive. I don’t think I could have killed them. Just morally it would be so so wrong.
@@TheFishLocker Good on you chief, many would have had them over the rail, and hawked for a few quid. A real privilege then to get just a glimpse of them. cheers.
Fozman - Glad I could share it with you. 😊🐟👍🏻
WOW - Just .........WOW MAAAAAATE !!!!!! No need for an intro I knew from your vids this was something special FISHING LEGEND YOU ROCK MATE and well done for reviving him and letting him go. My wife loves you too for your kindness !
Thank you very much Jan. I am glad that you are both enjoying our videos. Take care and best wishes. 😊
It was gonna be a double WOW from me John, but I decided to save my comments till I'd watched this for a third time... This is simply amazing; I bet now almost a year on and you are wondering how you will ever better this absolutely amazing adventure? To pull not one but two of these incredible leviathans from the deep...well, actually not so deep...but nevertheless, and incredible feat. Well done you - brilliant! ZZZIIIZZZ there goes that drag again!!!!
- Haha. I don't know if I ever will be so lucky again Chris. But that is the beauty of fishing. You really never know do you. Haha. Epic fishing and so so happy I can share it with everyone. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I was very impressed with the way you were so tooled up for the job. I've got a 16ft boat but if I hooked into one of those I don't know what I would do. Mind you we don't get many blue fin tuna or porbies in the Solent haha
The dolphin giving you a perfect camera shot after catching such a beast by yourself... what a day!
- I honestly believe that was the ocean saying "Well done for releasing that fish"
@@TheFishLockeryou didn’t just release it you revived it first - I’m a scuba diver now and grew up with my dad sea fishing off the shore to eat the catch. I love the way you not only explain the kit but you talk about the critters and the fish and put back the ones that you catch but don’t eat. Certainly beats the super trawlers and acallop dredgers SOP.
I've watched 3 of your videos now, and all I can say is KEEP IT UP! This is pure magic! You're so eloquent and informed yet completely down to earth and oozing passion. Thanks for the fun, looking forward to more
Michael McTavish - Thankyou very much Michael. 😊 I just honestly love fishing. It is my passion. And being able to not only share it with my family, but to share and help others to enjoy it is a dream come true for me. 💙👍🏻🎣🐟
This massive achievement should have been viewed by millions! Unreal and well done 👏🏽
I am just glad we can share it. 😊🎣
The most amazingly cool fishing video on youtube. All the skills of fishing but with having to manage the boat, cameras, rod, and keep aware of what is going on around the boat while fighting a fish like that..... Crazy. We go after fish like that with 50 class gear on a 40 foot boat with 4 people on board in the gulf stream. This guys like "nah I got my nimble little boat and a harness. I'm good"...... 👍👍👍👍
Haha. The real issue I found was the boat was so light I couldn't fully load up the rod against the fish, I simply ended up pulling to the boat to the fish. 🤣🤷🏻♂️
I had no idea you could catch these in the UK. Amazing fish, well done for being so calm. Your arms must have been like jelly by the end. Your videos are great really enjoy them thanks
To be honest there was still that much adrenaline in me I was completely wired for hours. Ha ha. Truly an amazing day at sea, I am glad you could join me. 😊
If you check BFT transit Gibraltar and invade the Mediterranean in good numbers and are still caught there commercially
Shouldn’t be targeting them (check gov.uk) and there is no quota. Ideally would like to think our waters can become a safe haven. Great catch and mad respect but don’t want to start seeing people doing this regularly.
Absolutely epic stuff. Congratulations John , fantastic fishing. Have a feeling your subs are about to take off like a rocket.
Cormac Barry - Haha. Fingers crossed. 😉👍🏻🎣
Guess whats been caught accidently up here in Whitby this year........Me and my son are going to have to get to the gym in preparation for hooking a "Tunny"........................I hope they come back in the numbers and sizes of the past.
3rd time Ive watched this video and I know I would have struggled to just hold on to that beast to be honest, knees knocking and sweating like a beast. Crazy how composed you are and then to catch another and do it all again. Amazing catch.
Aye mate they’re pretty well spread. Not worth even attempting unless you have the right gear for it. 😉
John That was a masterclass in fishing alone Mate. The Quality of those Tuna were incredible. To think these are in the English Channel !! The best fishing video I have ever seen on youtube. Congratulations Buddy
KEITH HITCHMAN - Thankyou very much mate. That is a brilliant comment. 😊🎣🐟💙
I wonder how far up the channel they come.
Off the back of the wight perhaps?
@@onemanriflemaker3873 They used to run right up the East coast, following the Herring shoals in the North Sea. The days of those huge Herring shoals are long gone now, but the Tuna seem to be handling the switch to Mackies quite well. The re-appearance of Tuna off the UK coast seems to have coincided with the downfall of Gaddafi's Libya. There were huge Libyan Tuna containment operations in the Med, and all those fish now have free run of the Mediterranean and out into Atlantic waters. I'd imagine their range extends wherever the big Mackerel shoals are, so there's no reason why there wouldn't be Tuna around the isle of Wight. The current ban on commercial and pleasure fishing for Tuna in Britain waters means we probably have no idea how prolific these fish are around our coasts, but having heard of huge shoals of Tuna seen off the Irish Coast, I'm thinking there's been a huge proliferation of Bluefins returning.
Just had to come back for another look.😊 Without doubt the most impressive UK sea fishing video on TH-cam. 🐟🎣👍It's amazing the things I noticed this time, that I missed the first time. I think knowing the outcome helped me concentrate on the other stuff that was going on. I was still biting my nails though lol. 😊
RicTic66 - Haha. There are parts in it that I am the same. I remember seeing the fish dart at the boat just below the surface creating a huge bow wave but you can’t see it in the video. A truly incredible day for me. 👍🏻🎣🐟💙
I was on the edge of my sofa the whole time! Thanks for taking us all into battle👍🏻
- I am so glad that I got it on camera. This really is one of those where you wouldn't believe me if Id told you isn't it. :P
The Fish Locker I’m so glad you did mate, those fish are like prehistoric monsters...the size of them! What a fight, you did well mate, skills👌🏻...I felt your emotion through your vid, keep it up big shag...you make people happy and informed, all the best pal💪🏻
Catching up on old vids, this is master class.
Legendary.
This truly was an amazing day at sea. 💙🎣
Outstanding! That was 'Hemingway esqe' a man alone in a small boat going head to head with a fish bigger than he is 😊. Great to see the big Tuna returning to UK waters🐟🐟🐟. I believe there is footage from the 1930/40s of the old wooden(rowed) fishing boats catching massive Tunny/Tuna in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire as they chased the huge Herring shoals that existed then up the Channel into the North Sea. What a fantastic catch John you have definitely become my go to channel when I need firing up when get down the coast and wet a line. This video is outstanding I was with you every dive, run and reel. You must have been knackered by the end? I was lol. 😊🐟👍🎣
RicTic66 - They used to fish for them off Whitby my hometown back in the 30’s and 40’s there is the tail from the record fish in the Whitby museum I remember looking at it as a kid. It was such and incredible experience, I don’t think I actually calmed down until later that night! Amazing stuff mate. So so glad I could share it with you all. 😊🎣💙🐟🐟
I think the world record for a tuna caught with a rod was off Scarborough around the turn of the century, yeah they called them tunny
1956 seal sands north east last one
Yes, I was going to say Hemmingway’s book should now be re-titled “The young man and the sea” 😉
Blimey and I was chuffed with bass at the weekend!!! You've taken things up another level now John - massive congratulations. That is one EPIC day on the water. Fabulous video & exemplary skills before and after capture - made up for you!! 👍
Simon Fermor - Well done mate. Any size to the bass? I do love a good silver bar. 👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker Oh nothing massive, they all went back - 3lbs tops I guess, but absolutely brilliant sport on 8lb class gear. Tactics inspired directly by one of your vids actually - Skerries eel on the drift. Had one amazing take as I lifted the eel out of the water. Scared the life out of me!!! Beautiful fish and amazing predators
Simon Fermor - Aw mate those last minute thrash takes are always so exciting aren’t they. You proper jump!! You should send a pic and a little report to sidewinder and let them know about your success. 🐟🎣👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker The speed that bass hit was unbelievable. Very clear water, but it absolutely came out of nowhere. It's the first time we've fished these lures, but they were brilliant. Proper revelation! All down to watching your video too. Will definitely take a few piccies next time out and let them know 🐟 👍
Remarkable, had to subscribe after watching you land those and speak so well of the capture. Let's hope Bluefins are truly regularly visiting British waters. God the power of those fish!
I hope that conservation measures improve their numbers further and we can establish a healthy catch and release fishery for them. 😊👍🏻
What an incredible piece of fishing. 2 truly awesome tuna whilst on your own. Hats off to you John. Amazing.
Literally blown my mind. I had no idea tuna were in our waters. Beautiful fish. Unreal.
- Hi Jack and welcome to our channel. They have been returning for a couple of years now so hopefully this will become a more common occurrence. All the best and tight lines. :)
This guy is one of the best fishermen on you tube
Just lucky and enjoy sharing what I love doing mate. 😊👍🏻
OMFG !!!! thats a big fish n chip dinner right there, Cornwall is gonna get busy real fast , Well done John That's a cracking catch.
david cole - They were insanely big mate! Amazing creatures!! 😆🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker have to say a fish of a life time but knowing you, you will catch a bigger one next week
david cole - Haha. Anything is possible. 👍🏻🎣😉
Fantastic mate followed your channel for ages and stumbled across possibly the best fishing video ever!!!! Well done you must be super proud !!!!!! Dave
Excellent fishing, never knew you could catch fish like that in the UK! Towing your boat for 3 Kms!! Magic moments thanks for sharing. A little green with envy but gold with pride at the excellent example you set looking after the fish and releasing them :-)
- This truly was an incredible experience for me and being able to share it with you all just makes it all the more special. :D
He said 3 miles, not 3klms. So almost 5 klms..
Just subscribed tonight, watched you catch 2 massive tuna and release them, and in another vid release 2 huge lobsters. As a brand new 'newbie' that's is what I believe fishing is about. Respect.
Thank you John and welcome to our channel. 😊
I just found your channel and I love it, you have a great teaching style, highly informative and entertaining. Well done!
- Thank you Jordo, that is really nice of you to say. Welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. If you have any questions just leave me a comment and I'll try and get back to you as soon as I can. :)
Videos like this are absolutely captivating. Well done J.
" I think we're gonna need a bigger boat!"
One of my favourite books is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. It's about a Cuban fisherman who goes out alone in his skif and catches a huge marlin. He tows it home and has to fight off sharks the whole way. Your video reminded me of that book. Just without the sharks! Great fights and incredible fish - congratulations
- I know that book well. I have read it several times. A true classic and a lesson for life. 😊
John that was the fish of a lifetime my friend excellent viewing as always well done
Martin Roberts - Thankyou Martin. All the best mate. 🐟🎣👍🏻
Wow, John! Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience! I absolutely love watching your videos, both for the fishing and foraging, and also for how much you reflect being a true family man, as well. Great fights on both those fish, and I love how you read them like books and handled everything during the combined four hours between the two. You, sir, are a master. Thank you, again!
- I am just so glad I am able to share it with you. 😊 So much better than a dead fish trophy photo.
EPIC, AMAZING, FANTASTIC. Brilliant vlog John, congratulations
Andrew Monger - Thankyou Andrew, glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻🐟
"We're gonna need a bigger pan".
Well done Sir.
Pete Timbrell - Haha. 😆👍🏻🎣
Great watch
We're going to need a boat more that 12' !!
You showed those numpties on Wicked Tuna how to do it properly. What a great display of angling skills all whilst filming and managing the boat on your own. Incredible and to get them both back safely too! Respect.
Mark Calderhead - That is the ultimate way to do it Mark. Standing toe to toe with them. The fact that I did it solo on my own boat just makes it a dream come true. Such a once in a lifetime experience - I am so glad I could share it with you all 😊💙😆🎣🐟
I agree and he's so humble.
Wow!!
John you really should have your own fishing series on telly, Hands down best fishing content ever!! 👍🎣🦈🐟
Aloha from Hawaii! Amazing job! You gave up a lot of sushi, sashimi, and poke on that one, but I respect your skills, and especially your humanity towards the sea creatures...
- Mahalo Garrick. Thank you and welcome to our channel. Those incredible fish were too special to kill. Even if they were worth a lot of coin. Best wishes to you and I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. :)
@@TheFishLocker I was under the impression that bluefin are still illegal to keep in the UK and Ireland? As much as I'd love to target one in UK waters, I very much respect the efforts that are being made to bring them back to sustainable levels.
@@stephenTcartwright sadly its illegal to target bluefin, you cant just go out specifically for them they have to be biproduct and returned safely. Hopefully when the UK leaves the EU they can once again gain control over fishing rights etc
@@stevelee4561 Bro... I don't know why you think it's the EU that are doing that, but it's a positive thing that people aren't targeting them. EU regulation has an open season on bluefin, UK regulation is a flat out no targeting policy because our fishery was basically void of Tuna. If you care about fisheries being fruitful, then you should look at responsible and sustainable fishery management as a positive thing.
@@stephenTcartwright that's true but it wasn't the UK who nearly fished them into extinction, nice to see them here and it would be good for sport fishing as a whole to be able to catch and release these magnificent fish. Its a good sign of the UK's fish management that there are enough prey for them to feed on.
Absolutely Amazing! The best fishing video I’ve seen on TH-cam, well done Mate
James Wilson - Thankyou James. I’m so relieved the video turned out ok. 🤣👍🏻🎣🐟
The Fish Locker 👌I live in Cornwall and it never ceases to amaze me! One of the many reasons I love this part of the country is for the sea fishing 🎣
Fantastic achievement John ,unbelievable, what a day all on your own .A lot of people don't know that some of the biggest tuna ever caught on rod and line were caught in Uk waters following the pilchard boats of old .It appears that they are back in numbers again .
Regards from old Gummy.
Gerald Swain - The record tunny was actually caught off Whitby back in the olden day’s. They are amazing creatures!!! 😆👍🏻🎣🐟
Wow,well done John,so pleased ya let it go,fantastic fight,better than a good film ,ha ha.
I let both of them go. 😉
I’m tired now. Gonna have to take a nap 😆. Fantastic video and a great adventure. Thank You.
Isotelus - Mate I was mentally and physically fried!! Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻🎣
This is just something else! Like honestly what a video! Living this moment in real life must have been breathtaking (quite literally) the dolphin sending their regards almost makes me think I dreamt watching this video! Thanks John and well played
- It was incredible. And to have a salute from the dolphins literally the minute that I released that fish was a sign from the Ocean I believe. A salute for releasing such an incredible creature. Truly magical mate.
The Fish Locker 100% that was nature’s nod of approval! And certainly well deserved!
VERRY well played..
Watching this for the umpteenth time, better than anything on tv.
It still makes me laugh watching it myself. What an incredible day at sea. 😊
@@TheFishLocker if they ever make it legal, you'll catch nothing but Porbeagles! Lol.
Every once in a while I come back to this vid and it's as exciting as the first time I saw it.
Keep up the great content John!
- Haha. Me too mate. :D
All i can say is wow just wow !! Congrats mate and well done for managing to film it for all of us and thats why i am one of your subscribers 👍👍👍🐟🐟
steven beckett - It was my pleasure Steven. All the best mate. 😉👍🏻🎣
Well done fella, can tell you are absolutely buzzing and rightly so.
steve the fish - I was an absolute mess by the end of it.haha.
Outstanding achievement to be able to capture two 300 lb+ in a single trip. There's some interesting history on Blue Fin Tuna fishing in the UK, during the 1930's to just after the war, with Scarborough becoming the hub with the foundation of The British Tunny Club in 1933. It was in that same year and off the coast of Scarborough that the British Record for Rod and Line was caught, weighing in at 851 lb.
My heart was in my mouth John..Every time you retrieved some line it seemed to rip more out. Thankyou for more outstanding footage on catching fish so big that some of us might never get the chance to catch and excellent commentary. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nice one John 👍
Haha. My pleasure Derek.
Brilliant fishing mate! I never knew the UK had fish like that in their waters. Great stuff!
South Africa Awakening - They’ve been returning in good numbers for around the last 4-5 years. Sadly the UK has no quota for them so cannot target or land them. 🤷🏻♂️🎣🛥🐟🐟
friggin loved that vid. who would have thought blue fin in english coastal waters. Thoroughly enjoyed your fight and felt your pain. . Shame you couldn't have landed it for the table, the steaks of that would have been immense . Along with your boating skills, angling ability, your filming techniques, easy listening, and editing skills, you are a friggin legend man. Legend
Thank you Kit, I am simply sharing what I love doing mate. Take care 😊
Kit Andrews: Bluefin Tuna are all over circulating round the north Atlantic, in the Mediterranean sea and off Europe so they are bound to off the coast of England and the rest of the U.K. they are not just caught in the coastal waters off the north eastern states and maritime provinces of Canada, which I once thought myself some time ago. But like you, I was kind of surprised, I mean I've known for quite some time them to be seen or caught off the English coast but up until just recently, I didn't know they were in the large abundant numbers off the coast of Britain. But also like you, I sure wouldn't mind having Bluefin Tuna steak on my dinner plate.
Mate you are an absolute legend of a fisherman!!
HINEHOUSE - Haha. Just lucky mate. 😉🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker I suppose getting the UK record bass was luck and all! Love the videos man!!
Hear hear hip hip!
I watch this guy and just admire his fishing skills, his knowledge and his mannerisms. Absolute gent.
I am simply sharing what I love doing. 😊👍🏻💙
Gotta go viral this , incredible footage, well done .
Gary Tull - Thankyou Gary. It would be so cool if it went viral. If you think your friends would like it please send it on. 👍🏻😉🐟
You sir are a bloody legend! wicked vid ! Bet your arms ached the day after lol
chris beare - I have a few aches and bruises but I’d do it all again in a heartbeat!! 😆🎣
well done I have been waiting thirty years to see this, you deserve it, excellent,
Deffo well deserved
👍👍👍😜🏴🦄🎣😁✌️
jon cando - Thanks Jon. Believe it or not but I’ve been waiting 30 years for this too 🤣🤣👍🏻🐟🐟
When you released the first one I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat! Fish of a lifetime
So was I. 😊
Never caught a fish in my life. That was like watching jaws. Great content 🎏
benji puppy - What? Never? You definitely need to get that sorted. Fishing is magical!! 😊👍🏻🎣
Get yourself out give it a go
Mate to have the humility to put that beast back demands my total respect .Oldman strength needed, but joyfully tired.
Blissfully exhausted and with a memory that will last me for a lifetime. 😊💙
Released good on ya.@@TheFishLocker
As with the large bass seen in your other videos I am seriously impressed that you catch and release as much as you do
Thank you very much Marc. It is simply what I feel is right. Just because we can take things for the table doesn't always mean we should. To all of the people crying because I didn't kill these magnificent fish. Is it not enough to know that I had won. In a battle of wits and strength matched against such wonderful creatures that I prevailed. That you feel you have to kill it as well? Thats not me I'm afraid.
M8 its my favourite video ever, I watch it on repeat and sharing with all my buds. well done bro! good job!
Haha. Thank you very much. I am glad you guys enjoy it so much. 👍🏻🎣
I’m knackered after watching that. I need to go and have a lie down.
- I was ready for round three!!! Until the adrenaline wore off. Haha.
Not bad.....I'm lacquered. Clear.