Two Bluefin Tuna Caught Solo on a 16ft Boat in the UK - Cornwall Sea Fishing | The Fish Locker
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- The first time ever in the UK someone has caught and landed 2 300lb+ Bluefin Tuna single handed on their own 16ft boat and caught it on camera!!! This was intended to be a video targeting Porbeagle sharks but these were a very welcome by catch. Leadered, unhooked, revived and released boat side. What an amazing day and incredible creatures. As if the stunning scenery and gin clear waters of Cornwall weren't enough, we now have Bluefin Tuna!!!!
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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.
Fisherman, captain and cameraman all in one whilst fighting a monster tuna. Hats off to you, seriously.
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. 😊
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.
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.;)
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. 😂😂😂🇦🇺
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. 🤣🤷🏻♂️
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 🤷🏻♂️😉
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. :)
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 !
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. 😬🎣
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. 😊💙🐟🐟
No trophy 🏆 kill, released , mans a legend
- In my opinion that is how it should be. Catch, Photo, Release.
@@TheFishLocker - Would a small sea anchor help to add resistance to the boat for the fish to fight? Your 16-foot boat is probably easy for a fish that size to pull about.
mstrdiver - It would have in some respect, but the risk of it becoming entangled is too great a risk.
I agree
@@TheFishLocker No, thats NOT how it should be.. You fish what you need, not for sport.. Why fish, hook and stress an animal if you dont need it for food? If its bi catch, sure, but i never understand people who actually do sport fishing, and fuck about with catch and release... Unecessary imo...
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.
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 😊🎣👍🏻
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 😂😂
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. 😊
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. 😊🎣🎣
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
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. 😊
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.
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. 😊
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
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. 💙👍🏻🎣🐟
Always impressed by your sense of wonder and respect for fish, sea, boat ... a privilege to watch and learn
- Thank you Alasdair, I am so very glad to be able to share this with you. 😊
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. :)
"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' !!
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.
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.
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 😊
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” 😉
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. 😊💙🎣🐟🐟
Awesome. What a fisherman ! And releasing the fish warms my heart. No greed at all. Very very good
Fish this magnificent deserve to be swimming in the ocean.
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. :)
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. 😊👍🏻💙
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.
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. 😊🐟🎣💙
One of the great live fishing films .....still watch it ...just amazing
It sure was a wild day at sea!! 😊🎣💙
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. 👍🏻🎣🐟💙
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?
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. 😉👍🏻🐟🎣
I just love watching your videos! Coming to fishing in my 60's, your enthusiasm for nature is inspiring!
- Thank you Phyliss. Not inspiring enough to make you want to try tuna fishing though I bet? ;P
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.
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. 😆🎣🐟
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.
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. 😊👍🏻
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. 🎉
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
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. 😆💙🎣🐟
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
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. 😊💙
Best video I've seen ..history has just been made by a top bloke in his own boat..Great memories for those lucky kids..
Liam Sainsbury - Thankyou Liam. Absolutely, how many young lads will have been that close to a wild Tuna? 😊🎣👍🏻
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 :)
Hate to think how many times I have watched your vids but always come back to this 1. Those fights. That concentration and the knowledge. Top vids by a top bloke.
- Haha. It was all a bit of a blur for me. I must have just been in the zone.
I've only just discovered your channel, I've been binge watching your videos and have just watched this I'm truly in awe of you as a fisherman. Thanks for everything you do 👍👍👍
- Thank you Bobby and welcome to our channel. Best wishes and tight lines. :)
"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. 🤣
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!
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 👍
Love your channel. Far better than ANYTHING on mainstream TV. I've learned so much. A big thanks and keep it up!
- Geoff it is our pleasure. And although i am a little biased. I agree. Much better than mainstream TV.
EPIC, AMAZING, FANTASTIC. Brilliant vlog John, congratulations
Andrew Monger - Thankyou Andrew, glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻🐟
Brilliant! I didn't know these fish were as prevalent in the South of the UK. Actually nice to see them go back alive .
paul tap - I feel that way. I was so privileged to experience them. Fish like that deserve to be swimming in the ocean. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟🐟
Catching up on old vids, this is master class.
Legendary.
This truly was an amazing day at sea. 💙🎣
Absolutely incredible! Well done catch of a lifetime and by yourself on your own boat. Well impressed 👏
Thank you very much it's truly was an incredible day and sea. 😊
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. :)
Your situational awareness is a brilliant lesson. With all the adrenaline it's easy to forget where you are being pulled or drifting and even other larger boats.
- That is one of the things I try to impress on people about boat owning and using. You always need to know where you are and what is happening around you. ;)
John, go for it. Celebrity SAS. I have no doubt hat many of your subscribers will be behind this idea. You should go for it. We can train and prepare you and give you real insight into what to expect, how to prepare, how to be the perfect grey man.
I appreciate the support but I don't think I would qualify as a celebrity first and foremost. haha.
Very happy for you sir! What a wonderful experience. Thanks so much for sharing it.
I am so glad to be able to share such and incredible experience with you all.😊
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.
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..
Brilliant video, fantastic to think that we have these amazing creatures in our waters and best of all you released them back to the water unarmed. A true sportsman.
- Thank you Mark. This truly was an incredible day at sea for me, I am so glad to be able to share it with you all. 😊
That was mental! A new book ,”The young man and the sea”🇨🇦🇬🇧
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I’m lost for words, but I’ll try to say something - that’s the best fishing video I’ve ever watched; two bluefin Tuna solo off Cornwall - simply magic 😉 I was captivated all the way. Top angling - it doesn’t get any better than this 👍
- I still find it hard to explain to folks the whole range of emotions I had that day. I am just so so glad that I have been able to share it with you all. :)
The look of pure joy on this fellas face!
- Haha. Excitement, adrenaline, panic and absolute pure JOY!!!!
John, you are my new HERO! 🤍
Been binge-watching your vids for days, everything from rooting beautiful Cornish lobsters, crabs and shellfish out from rock pools, to cooking with your family on the beach, to teaching us about the flora and fauna of our shores, to hooking all manner of incredible fish from the crystal waters that surround gorgeous Cornwall. Absolutely the BEST, most interesting channel I think I've ever stumbled across here on TH-cam in 12 years!!!
We are down for 2 weeks summer holiday, end of July/beginning of August, staying between Penzance and St Ives (same as last year!). It would make my year to shake your hand, Sir. (Even my Missus is hooked, although she pretends to not be watching, but then can't help but drop an "Oh my God", at your antics!)
Keep doing what you're doing, mate, living your best life, living my dream!
Well I am glad that you are all enjoying the videos. If you are down in the summer definitely give us a message. We're usually out and about somewhere. Are you with us on instagram and fb? They are often quicker. 👍🏻
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.
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"
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. 😉👍🏻🐟🎣
Unreal for so many reasons this! The power those creatures have is phenomenal! 😮👍
- They really were incredible. I have never experienced anything like that power before.
Absolutely brilliant....great respect for the fish and the sport.
- The only way to be IMO. I am just so so glad that I am able to share this video with everyone. 😊
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!
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. 😊
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.
Outstanding!!..never seen owt like it in the uk..those were some powerful big runs and respect for the way you played them and the care you take for their welfare/release..what a memory to have..
- Thank you Eric, I am so so glad that I am able to share this incredible experience with you all. Such an amazing day at sea. 😊
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. 😉👍🏻🎣
Absolutely bloody amazing mate, nothing short of amazing, I hope people realize what you have done here , amazing
- Haha. A very lucky day out on the water mate. ;)
I am new to these video's, hat's off to you. You explain about the tackle/gear you are using, the commentary is excellent and comes across as a genuine person sharing his day. What I like the most is the respect you have not just for these wonderful Tuna but all the fish you catch even if they are for the pot. Please keep them coming and stay safe.
Thank you Paul, I am glad that you are enjoying the videos. I really am simply just sharing my passion for Fishing. Best wishes and have a great day 😊
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. 😊
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.
Been waiting to see a video like this for years, we really need a tag and release programme in the UK to monitor these amazing creatures. Forget about porbeages you probably latch on to a mako next. Still buzzing after watching this 👍👍👍👍
Richard Turner - Haha. Now that would be absolutely INSANE!! That is pretty much the only thing I think that could top this!! 😆🐟🐟
im literally amazed , stunning the whole video captures something you dont get often on youtube . you are THEEE MAN, only seen this and already subscribed
Squee Smyth - Thank you very much and welcome to our channel. This truly was an incredible day at sea and I’m so glad I can share it with you all. I hope you enjoy the rest of our videos and stay safe. 😉🎣
I have watch this over and over, just brilliant.
- Haha. Thanks mate. 😊
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. 😉👍🏻🎣
Well done John proud moment
gavin mcnamara - Awesome stuff mate. Loved every second of it!! 😆👍🏻🎣
Wow, just wow. Delighted for you. What an extraordinary session 🐠 🐟 🎣
Such a special day at sea. 😊💙🐟🐟
Unbelievably epic. All the things that could go wrong… on one… and you got two!!!! Fantastic! The fact you could speak at all during and after all that was an achievement in itself!
Haha. It all went past in a blur 🤣
@@TheFishLocker you sir, are a glutton for pain if 5 hours of fighting TWO fish is a blur! Love the videos and your commentary.
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.
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. 👍🏻😉🐟
THAT was EPIC, plus all you viewers , this young man knows his stuff . all the best John
- Thank you Robert. This truly was a lucky day at sea 😊
still one of my favourite fishin videos on the net, proper respect to you fella
- Thank you. 😊