Gotta say, favorite part of this dude's channel and fishing, is seeing the care he takes with the animals and then making it a point to release them. imo, folks can catch whatever they want, but if you've no intention on eating it, be gentle and release it :)
@@TheFishLocker What brought me to the channel was the coastal foraging, truly a wealth of information you shared in a rather short video. Keep it up, and we'll keep coming back
Totally agree with that comment ! I would love to go sit on a trip with this guy he’s great. Glad I come across this channel Iv spent the majority of my Sunday watching the videos
Dragoneisha777 - Thank you very much. It is sad to hear that you are not able to fish any more. Hopefully our videos go so way to scratching that itch 😉🎣👍🏻
James Mayo - Thanks James. I must admit I’m not a fan of sandy beach fishing as I don’t like getting sand everywhere. But when it’s good it’s hard to beat!!! 😊🎣🐟
Iv watch fishing videos my whole life and only came across john a few weeks ago,this chap is what a fishermen should be like,excellent around fisherman.
Such a pleasure watching your videos John. You enjoy your fishing immensely but you take care of our god given creatures, so whether you want to take them home or not, all fish are treated with care & respect. Those you return to the sea are returned so that you can see they get away okay, not just 'chuck & leave'. Just a joy to watch, you have NO idea how far into the night I watch your videos until I realise the hour. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Fantastic channel my friend, I’m so glad I came across it. You’re videos will give my regular outings a new lease of life and for that I thank you. You have been recommended by me to all of my friends who I am sure will enjoy being apart of you and your families adventures.
Mate you are a top fisherman love watching your video staring to pick up on the stuff you are doing and putting my own spin on it I am out fishing as much as I can love it to bits
I've got to say John, this channel is gold. Really is great content. You would make a great fishing guide/skipper. You have inspired me to get out on the shore again instead of coarse fishing. Excellent angling. Thanks for taking the time to make these. Cheers Matt
neil hellens - I really enjoyed it Neil. As you say very peaceful. I was hoping for a smoothound or something at least that would pull back.haha. That small eyed was hilarious taking that huge bait.lol. Tight lines. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉
Plus 1 for LOVING Sea Bass. My favourite course fish has always been the majestic Perch, such attitude filled, little fighters, and, to me, the Bass is the Perch of the sea. And by 'eck the Bass taste mighty fine too! Your record Bass is a pure slab of awesome silver. But that Smooth Hound, what an absolute stunner. I know Dog Fish can be a pain, but they are amazing looking (and tasting!!!) fish, but that Smooth Hound really had me wow'd! Great session, John, thank you, as always, for sharing.
Thank you John. Excellent vid as always. Great explanation of mark type and great emphasises that the bigger bait does not always catch the big fish ie. big hook catches big fish - small hook catches small fish AND big fish. As always many thanks, great work. Robert.
Roibeard O'Loughtnain - Thanks Robert. Really pleased the video came out well and it’s good viewing. I’ve said it many times, you can catch big fish on small hooks, but you can’t catch small ones on big hooks. - unless they’re dogfish. They’ll take anything 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣
Mike Dixon - Thankyou Mike. I think that’s probably about right. I like my shore fishing but when you have access to a boat it’s easy to fall in love with boat fishing. 😉👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker shared on Facebook if you don't mind man. It's good to see a down to earth fishing channel instead of a sales pitch like most of them. Looking forward to more
Arriving Arriving - Haha. I’ve heard that from a few folks with other vids. 🤣 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was a good little session, I’m glad the video turned out ok. 😬👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker I live 100 yds from the sea, could get bait easily and the urge to get out tonight for 2:20am HW is massive now.....but I'm working tomorrow...lol
Will Hayes - Thanks Will, it really was one of those where you walk off the beach thinking “I’m really glad I came” they soon make the poor sessions fade away. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟
leonard whelehan - I’m not a great fan of sandy beaches as it just gets everywhere. They can be great fishing but the cleanup afterwards is just a real headache.lol. Glad you enjoyed the video mate 😊👍🏻🐟🎣
Great channel John. Only just found it. The hounds are great fun. Here in se kent theyve replaced cod as most anticipated species... closely followed by thornbacks & bass. Though the hounds here prefer crab much much more. Sizeable velvet peeler especially!
Matthew Summerfield - Welcome to the channel Matthew. It is interesting how different species are filling the void left by the reduction in cod stocks. The hounds are great fun aren’t they. I have a hound fishing video on the channel. Was a mental session!! 😆👍🏻🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker fantastic fishing when you get a big "pack". Fast & frenetic. 1 rod job as no way your keeping 2 rods fishing 😁 i love using peeler, not only they love it here, you get bonus bass, rays & the odd surprise 😁
You said, in the dark you will only go in to your knees. But you were wet up to your arm pits. Porkie pies. Be careful digging in the sand at low tide in the dark in the summer. Weaver fish. Great catch.
George Newcombe - Yes I did say that. 😬 And once it was dark I didn’t go out past my knees, it must have just been from me walking around, splashing about and messing with the fish. 😉 Good shout about the weavers.
@@TheFishLocker the last good session I had was on Withernsea beach got a good video for my TH-cam channel got a few nice fish but no since then I haven't really been doing much fishing I'm just getting my mental health back on track I'm currently going to mind and we have a group of us that are working there which is brilliant to help my health after this I shall start my fishing again can't wait to go again and I'm volunteering to fix bikes for people who can't afford it to keep me busy but yeah a few things to do with and then I'm going to start my fishing again thanks mate
- I'm glad you enjoyed it mate. I'm not sure where you live but thank you for not revealing your suspected location. I purposefully keep locations secret to protect them and the local fishermen.
Half 2 in the morning lol , so infectious your vids the content and presentation is top notch. Far more interesting than owt I've seen on tele. Time for bed said zeberdee. Phil Manchester
Great post, I went to South Devon at the same time you fished this mark. Wanted to catch hounds, should have stayed at home. Cut my teeth on the rock marks either side of that beach some years ago (not disclosable). Back in the day a small eye was treated as a catch on a parallel with a doggy but they are a good fish to land today. As you say the tide runs fast there and it is very popular with surfers who seem to have little understanding of what we do.
Geoff Streatfield - Thankyou Geoff. 😊 Yes according to some of the older boys they tell me of times when they were so abundant they were a nuisance. Sadly now they must be a targeted capture. Shame you didn’t fare the best but that’s sometimes the way, they can’t all be amazing sessions can they. 🤷🏻♂️ If you have any advice on where I can target Undulates I’d really appreciate it. They are a target I will be aiming for this year. 😊😉🎣🐟If you can PM me on the Fishlocker fb page that would be amazing. 👍🏻
- I wouldnt thank you for them Ian. I won't wear waders, far too dangerous. Seen far too many folks fall foul of being swamped. Even knew 2 lads drowned because of them.
Good Vlog mate, I've done my fair share of beach fishing on rays on a warm summer night on hounds as well. I hate the moving all the time 😱 my conclusion now is rock marks don't have to move, no sand on equipment just relax and fish 👍👌
Great sesh, just found your channel and subbed, really enjoyable watch. just getting back into shore fishing after curing myself of the carp bug, so your tips are very useful.
Brad The Impaler - Thats great Brad, welcome to the channel. 👍🏻 I do a bit of coarse fishing but seafishing is my passion! Have a look through the playlists, hopefully there could be some helpful stuff for you. Tight lines. 😊🎣🐟
Fish John😂. Had 5 bass last two times I went, nothing big though. Might go Watergate bay and try for a smoothy and nice bass, I have razors, eel and squid so might get lucky. Been a couple of nice bass off there lately.
Richard Turner - Do it mate!!! Who knows. We may bump into each other? 😉 Really glad you’re enjoying the vids mate. Best of luck when you get out. 👍🏻🎣😉🐟
Great vid of a great session. Found it very informative myself. Cant understand who clicks on dislike and why even bother? Also interested in the big bait, small bait and matching the local food source hypothesis.
- Thanks Chris. Aye the "dislikers" make me chuckle. We have a few rival channels who subscribe just to dislike the videos and get their mates to troll the channel just out off pure petty jealousy. Sad really but shows more about their poor character than the video. Take care mate. 😊
@@TheFishLocker bloody hell never even considered that. In truth if you’re good at what you do you wouldn’t need to carry on like that. Watched This vid again as it’s that enjoyable, Fish on mate. Oh and more shore based fishing is good for variety
Love the way you chuck the headlamp onto the beach . Is that because you rate the ruggedness of the torch or you dont care for it too much? What was the brand please and great explanations as usual, thanks
- I can't remember why I chucked it on the sand. I suspect it had been frustrating me off camera. Haha. There is an in depth review of it on the FishLocker Workshop channel. 😊
Hi John great video, quick question what is the difference between up and over pulley and drop down pulley from a fishing point of view. When would you use one or the other, many thanks keep the videos coming.
Jamie Falla - Hi Jamie, Thankyou very much. Glad you liked it. Bare basic explanation, the my version of the up and over rig gives you a sliding ledger rig with a longer hooklength. The “pulley dropper” isn’t really a pulley in that respect. The lead is fixed. And the hooklength is shorter.
Love your videos and admire your respect for the fish. Just thinking, I obviously don't have a clue about sea angling,can you eat smooth hound and small eyed ray ?
Phil Thorpe - Well I’m glad to hear they’re good viewing. And to answer your question, yes. But you can eat most things it just depends on how hungry you are. 😉🎣🍽
Simon E - A lot of the UK coast is sandy beach so there are a lot. Often though the fishing isn’t great so I guess you don’t see much of it publicised. 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for the explanation. I am always fascinated with fishing from accross the pond. I also love the fact that you harvest just enough shellfish and respect the area where you harvest them. Keep up the good work and looking forward for more of yur videos... cheers!!!
Just found your channel and i will be moving to Porth, Newquay shortly. Is beach fishing any good in north cornwall and which are the best beaches please.
Another great video John, nice to see you on the beach too, I had to watch this with subtitles first time round as I was in company. You should really take a look at what they do to our accent in the subs, ribs are hurting now lol. Tight lines mate.
Malc Proud - Aw mate I know what you mean. My Mrs and our girl have been rolling around in stitches watching some of the weird things the subtitles throw up for me. 🤣🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed the video mate. I’m not a great fan of sandy beach fishing but when it’s that good I don’t mind it too much 😛👍🏻🎣
Sorry for the stupid question, but in this situation you're in this video, when you cast out do you close the bail like normal, or do you wait until you've walked that 10 20 yards back to your tripod until you close it? Thanks mate
Nick Jones - I cast out and hold my hand over the spool feathering out the line as I walk back to the tripod. You don’t want too much line to flow off the reel. Then when at the tripod, engage the bail arm. 😉👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker thanks, 100%! If you're not far from North Wales you should try Llandudno, plenty of double figure bass caught this summer by my friends.. My pb was smashed 9lb on a lug worm. 7.5lb on a plug. It's fantastic 👌
Those shallow beaches are hard work indeed; Especially a Bristol Channel one where I sometimes fish 😅 Fishing on clean sand is good for rig losses tho 😀
The Fish Locker ; snagging up is every anglers nightmare but also inevitable at many of the fish holding marks. The pulley rig is excellent especially when fished with a Gemini “rotten bottom” link.
where I live John, believe it or not, in 37 years fishing, I've never had a ray, or heard of one here, not saying there not here, because we have some lovely long sandy beaches, but I've never had one. They do get them 20 mile south, but just not here, buy the way, i'm about 15 miles past Newcastle.
David Booth - Have you ever watched Earl on “Gone Fishing” he fishes up your way and has been targeting rays for a while - he’s just had himself a nice thornback. Might be worth having a chat and sharing marks? 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻🎣
SKY WATCHER UK - Thankyou very much. It’s a good session like that which makes me not mind beach fishing so much. I’m not a fan of sand in my shoes 🤣😉👍🏻🎣
Any chance of showing more bites please the info you give is top notch and rig and baiting tips are a good help too I just like the initial bite best part of it for me hardly any other tubers show the bite
- It’s just really difficult to do if you’re on your own. Especially at night. I show it a bit better in my most recent video. I will try my best to show them in future. Usually you have to wait for the bite then turn on the camera. Otherwise by the time you get a fish the battery is dead.lol. 🤷🏻♂️😬👍🏻🎣
Have considered getting some "bite alarms?" So you don't have to keep checking over your shoulder? Love your chanel. Can you do a video on digging gaper clams? I think a great merch idea would be. Stay clam...and carry on.
- Bite alarms and sea fishing are not something I really think works. You can get small bells that you fix to the rod tips but I always forget and then fire them off when I cast.Haha. I will be doing something on gaper clams in the coming weeks. ;)
@@TheFishLocker Too true, but the wife will not move! Would live to move back to Yorkshire or somewhere quieter than Thurrock mate. Will keep trying however!
South Somerset Ferreters fieldsports channel - Thankyou very much. I prefer my time on the boat but when the fishing is good from the shore it’s hard to beat. 👍🏻🎣
Weka Digital Media NZ - No it isn’t is it. A lot of folks won’t understand how difficult it is. Even something so daft as losing your night vision by looking into the lights.haha. It was a great little session though. 😉🎣👍🏻
Hey mate, I'm coming down to cornwall in a couple weeks, want to do some shore fishing. Any chance you're able to do a detailed video showing the rigs you use and how to make them? Great channel! Thanks
Hello again John,Have you ever fished at Kennack sands?I stayed on the campsite there about 3 years ago,I was obviously using the wrong bait,because I caught nowt(as we say up north,Haha)There were fish jumping not far out in the rocks,any idea what they were?We hired an old wooden chugger for the day at St Anthony,and did a bit better. It was hard to get bait,I had to go into Helston get it.The beach at Kennack looks very fishable,but I still blanked.
stan wilson - Kennack sands is a very good beach to fish. Can be very productive under the right conditions. 😉 There are a couple of tackle shops about 3 miles from there. Lizard tackle and bait is one of them. A fantastic spot run by a lad called Tony. Definitely 100% worth a visit if you’re down that way again. 😬👍🏻👍🏻🐟
@@TheFishLocker Thanks for the info John,I had no idea that there was a tackle shop at the Lizard. I'm a bit long in the tooth now for the camping,I took an inflatable with a small engine on it last time,and even though the lifeguard said he would keep an eye on me,I didn't have the nerve to use it. I've thrown the anchor out to slow my old age down,but it's dragging a bit,Haha
stan wilson - It’s a great shop down there, and the lad Tony is great for local info. You could have a great time in that little boat, just maybe give it a practice somewhere sheltered first?
Have you ever fished at Pendeen lighthouse?or taken your boat around that area?I snorkelled there a few years ago,and there was plenty of fish knocking about.
stan wilson - No I haven’t mate, do you mean near Lower Boscaswel? It can be a bit exposed down there and a bit out of my usual stomping ground. I imagine it would be great rough ground fishing or lure fishing for wrasse and pollack. 👍🏻😉🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker No.The pendeen near sennen cove.I've got a boat myself,but Boscasle looks a bit hard to handle.I loved that beach at Porthcurno,I had a pal there that was the lifeguard many years ago,He wanted me to sign up to be a lifeguard,but her indoors wasn't having any,Haha. The edge of the water there was littered with sandeels as you got in the water.
Ian Towers - Hi Ian, there is only 1 real “stingray” species in the uk. All other rays, Thornbacks, small eyed, blonde etc done have a stinger. They can still bite and most have thorns but you’re safe with the tail. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Gotta say, favorite part of this dude's channel and fishing, is seeing the care he takes with the animals and then making it a point to release them.
imo, folks can catch whatever they want, but if you've no intention on eating it, be gentle and release it :)
- I am glad we share that philosophy mate. Treat everything with respect and appreciation.
@@TheFishLocker What brought me to the channel was the coastal foraging, truly a wealth of information you shared in a rather short video. Keep it up, and we'll keep coming back
Totally agree with that comment ! I would love to go sit on a trip with this guy he’s great. Glad I come across this channel Iv spent the majority of my Sunday watching the videos
Totally agree there!
No matter how much care you take it’s suffering for the fish.
Would you like to be in the same situation???
i watch these because i dont have the time and energy to fish myself. living vicariously through you, man. keep it going, youre doing great work
Dragoneisha777 - Thank you very much. It is sad to hear that you are not able to fish any more. Hopefully our videos go so way to scratching that itch 😉🎣👍🏻
Your enthusiasm and the passion you have comes through in the way you articulate what and how you are doing things. It's a pleasure to watch you.
love your passion, knowledge and commitment
- Thank you Robert. We are simply sharing what we love doing. :)
Great tips and video. I love night beach fishing you never know what comes in. Brilliant
James Mayo - Thanks James. I must admit I’m not a fan of sandy beach fishing as I don’t like getting sand everywhere. But when it’s good it’s hard to beat!!! 😊🎣🐟
Iv watch fishing videos my whole life and only came across john a few weeks ago,this chap is what a fishermen should be like,excellent around fisherman.
- Thank you Joe, I am simply sharing what I love doing in the hope that it helps others to enjoy it too. 😊👍🏻
Such a pleasure watching your videos John. You enjoy your fishing immensely but you take care of our god given creatures, so whether you want to take them home or not, all fish are treated with care & respect. Those you return to the sea are returned so that you can see they get away okay, not just 'chuck & leave'. Just a joy to watch, you have NO idea how far into the night I watch your videos until I realise the hour. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Haha. I find myself getting immersed in them some nights. Reliving the session through the videos. 😊
Fantastic channel my friend, I’m so glad I came across it. You’re videos will give my regular outings a new lease of life and for that I thank you. You have been recommended by me to all of my friends who I am sure will enjoy being apart of you and your families adventures.
Brilliant, thank you so much for joining us!
Mate you are a top fisherman love watching your video staring to pick up on the stuff you are doing and putting my own spin on it I am out fishing as much as I can love it to bits
- That brilliant Dave I am glad the videos are useful to you. Tight lines.
I've got to say John, this channel is gold. Really is great content. You would make a great fishing guide/skipper. You have inspired me to get out on the shore again instead of coarse fishing. Excellent angling. Thanks for taking the time to make these. Cheers Matt
- I'm glad that you are finding the videos inspiring Matt, we are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊
That last small eyed rays eyes were bigger than his belly. Great session.I like the sound of the surf...very peaceful
neil hellens - I really enjoyed it Neil. As you say very peaceful. I was hoping for a smoothound or something at least that would pull back.haha. That small eyed was hilarious taking that huge bait.lol. Tight lines. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉
Plus 1 for LOVING Sea Bass. My favourite course fish has always been the majestic Perch, such attitude filled, little fighters, and, to me, the Bass is the Perch of the sea. And by 'eck the Bass taste mighty fine too! Your record Bass is a pure slab of awesome silver.
But that Smooth Hound, what an absolute stunner. I know Dog Fish can be a pain, but they are amazing looking (and tasting!!!) fish, but that Smooth Hound really had me wow'd!
Great session, John, thank you, as always, for sharing.
My pleasure bud, glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻🎣
Well done John yet again giving us something good to watch and learn from.
Philip Shaw - Thanks Philip. Glad you enjoyed it mate. Hopefully there’s some useful info in there for folks. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Loving these videos! Absolutely amazing stuff you should do more of these if everyone enjoys it🎣keep up the good work 🌊
Sea Fishing Only! - When I can I will mate. But it’s hard to pick the shore when you have a boat. 😆😬🛥👍🏻🎣
Just lov ur videos. Could listen to u all day.... Lol
- Thank you Cheri, all the best.
Thank you John. Excellent vid as always. Great explanation of mark type and great emphasises that the bigger bait does not always catch the big fish ie. big hook catches big fish - small hook catches small fish AND big fish. As always many thanks, great work. Robert.
Roibeard O'Loughtnain - Thanks Robert. Really pleased the video came out well and it’s good viewing. I’ve said it many times, you can catch big fish on small hooks, but you can’t catch small ones on big hooks. - unless they’re dogfish. They’ll take anything 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣
Great fun just watching, great video
adolfo francisco - Thankyou very much. Glad you’re enjoying the content. Plenty more to come. 😉👍🏻🎣
No thank you, you’re the one doing the work
A very enjoyable video John, pleasure to watch. Glad you had a good session.....
Stephen Gayfer - Thankyou Stephen, I am glad you found it good viewing. I’m glad it worked out ok aswel, I got sand EVERYWHERE 😳😫Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣
Enjoying all your vids thanks for sharing 👍👍
Stinky Muppet - Thankyou very much. No problem at all. Glad you’re enjoying them. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟
I've dug sand eels a few times. Now and then I've dug weever fish by mistake so worth wearing gloves. Good video mate, enjoyed it.
- yes those weavers can be a right nuisance can't they. Seen a few very unfortunate bathers step on them on the beach in bare feet. :(
Cracking videos. Great seeing you with the family out fishing. Had my son and daughter fishing from 5 years old. Keep up the good work buddy.
- Thanks mate, I love taking the kids out fishing. Theres nothing id rather be doing that being out on the boat with the family. :)
Another great shore fishing vid, I think that 75% of anglers only fish from the shore. it's good to see the hints and tips.
Mike Dixon - Thankyou Mike. I think that’s probably about right. I like my shore fishing but when you have access to a boat it’s easy to fall in love with boat fishing. 😉👍🏻🎣
Great video again... been fishing north Cornwall with limited success but seeing your catches from shore keeps us going back and trying 👍
Paul Clifford - It’s often an hours game mate. You can only catch what is there. One good session can quickly make you forget all the poor ones. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker very true will definitely be out again soon
Cracking nights fishing John...You were soaked the whole evening....
Blaser R8 - I was mate but enjoyed every minute of it. 😬🤣👍🏻🎣🐟
Another great video, and what a session You had, thanks for sharing 👍👍
donal kelleher - Thankyou Donal, yes it was a good session. You quickly forget the sand and being wet when the fishing is that good. 😬👍🏻🎣🐟
Outstanding sir addidas sambas I have a pair of those fine shoes,the best trainers ever. The beach fishing video amazing thank you 👍🏻🇬🇧
- Haha. You can't improve on a classic can you mate. I do like my sambas. All the best Mark.
Great vid . Many thanks .
My pleasure John I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Great care for the species mate, top man! A great session and a lovely beach. Great watching you. I bet you slept that night!
- Haha. This was an incredible session. I did get a fright when I stripped off in the carpark to get dry and an old dear walked past with her dog.lol.
i cant stop watching the rod tips
its so exciting isn't it!?
Stumbled across the channel with coastal foraging and I'm hooked.
Keep these coming man!!
- I'm glad you're enjoying the videos mate. Best wishes and welcome to our channel. ;)
@@TheFishLocker shared on Facebook if you don't mind man. It's good to see a down to earth fishing channel instead of a sales pitch like most of them. Looking forward to more
Another informative and enjoyable video 👍
Paul Mangan - Thanks Paul, glad you found it interesting and good viewing. Tight lines. 👍🏻🎣😉
Cracking trip John, lovely hound 👍🎣
basa364 - Thanks Basa. Tight lines mate. 😉👍🏻🎣
Another great video - great session too. I'm sure I'm not the only one watching your rod tips as well...
Arriving Arriving - Haha. I’ve heard that from a few folks with other vids. 🤣 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was a good little session, I’m glad the video turned out ok. 😬👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker I live 100 yds from the sea, could get bait easily and the urge to get out tonight for 2:20am HW is massive now.....but I'm working tomorrow...lol
Well done John. Another cracking session. The hounds definitely fight especially well.
Colin Philpott - Thanks Colin. 👍🏻 Oh they sure do mate. Got another video in editing at the minute 😉👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker Sweet, can't wait.
Another great video John. Great fishing, excellent! All the best Graham.
Graham Allen - Thankyou Graham. I’m glad you liked it mate. Hopefully folks find it helpful. 😊👍🏻🐟🎣
The samba's are a dead give away you're a true northerner!!! 🤪🤣🤣🤣
Red Beard - I don’t know a northern bloke who doesn’t own a pair. 🤣
Excellent fish care John!
yumyumpigsbum - Thankyou very much mate. Tight lines. 🎣🐟👍🏻😉
This bloke is a legend
xGHOST LORDx - Haha. I’ve been called a few things before, a few that even end in “end”. But never that. Tight lines mate. 😉👍🏻🎣😛
Awesome John. What a session!
Will Hayes - Thanks Will, it really was one of those where you walk off the beach thinking “I’m really glad I came” they soon make the poor sessions fade away. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟
Lovely John excellent evening mate that Mark looks nice
gavin mcnamara - Thanks Gavin, yes it was a great session in really nice surroundings. Glad you liked the vid. 👍🏻🎣😬
Brilliant what a beach fishing mate 👍
Muayyd Mo - Thankyou. It’s a beach in Cornwall. 👍🏻🎣
Love the videos, you seriously need to merchandise.
How do you mean Paul? We do have a teemill clothing store. It is pinned to the top of the fishlocker fb page. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I'll check it out
Crackin session John.Those beaches are hard work allright...
leonard whelehan - I’m not a great fan of sandy beaches as it just gets everywhere. They can be great fishing but the cleanup afterwards is just a real headache.lol. Glad you enjoyed the video mate 😊👍🏻🐟🎣
thats an awesome session, im not jealous at all...
matt man - Haha. You ain’t seen nothing yet. 😉🎣
Lol you never pack up. Great channel
- Haha. Just one more cast. lol
Quality video as usual m8 cracking scenery love it.
GA FishOn - Thanks mate. Aye, when the surroundings are that nice the fishing almost becomes a secondary. Almost. 😉😛👍🏻🎣
great video, keep em coming pal
ben kevern - Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed it mate. I’ll do my best. 👍🏻🎣😉
Great channel John. Only just found it. The hounds are great fun. Here in se kent theyve replaced cod as most anticipated species... closely followed by thornbacks & bass. Though the hounds here prefer crab much much more. Sizeable velvet peeler especially!
Matthew Summerfield - Welcome to the channel Matthew. It is interesting how different species are filling the void left by the reduction in cod stocks. The hounds are great fun aren’t they. I have a hound fishing video on the channel. Was a mental session!! 😆👍🏻🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker fantastic fishing when you get a big "pack". Fast & frenetic. 1 rod job as no way your keeping 2 rods fishing 😁 i love using peeler, not only they love it here, you get bonus bass, rays & the odd surprise 😁
Since 2009 cod have just nosed dived here.... used to be plenty of codling early autumn onwards then doubles later. Unicorns now 😟
Cracking session John. Love your videos mate.
Sussex Seagull - Thanks lad, aye it was a cracking little session on the beach. Definitely worth getting sandy for. 😉👍🏻😛🎣
Another great session John, really enjoyed that one, keep em coming, great fish! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🐳🎣🎣🎣🎣
Paul whitemore - Thankyou Paul. I really enjoyed it, I’m really glad the video worked out ok. 😊 Tight lines mate. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
You said, in the dark you will only go in to your knees. But you were wet up to your arm pits. Porkie pies. Be careful digging in the sand at low tide in the dark in the summer. Weaver fish. Great catch.
George Newcombe - Yes I did say that. 😬 And once it was dark I didn’t go out past my knees, it must have just been from me walking around, splashing about and messing with the fish. 😉 Good shout about the weavers.
Another great video John
Romas fisherman - Thankyou Romas.
Good nights fishing there john well done 👏
In-depth Tackle - Thanks mate. 😊👍🏻🐟
@@TheFishLocker you will be out on the boat today I'm guessing John....if so take care still a fair swell on
What's a great video mate really enjoyed it so nice fish can't go wrong Tight Lines
Scott Senior - Cheers Scott. Glad you enjoyed it mate. How’s the fishing been doing up your way?
@@TheFishLocker the last good session I had was on Withernsea beach got a good video for my TH-cam channel got a few nice fish but no since then I haven't really been doing much fishing I'm just getting my mental health back on track I'm currently going to mind and we have a group of us that are working there which is brilliant to help my health after this I shall start my fishing again can't wait to go again and I'm volunteering to fix bikes for people who can't afford it to keep me busy but yeah a few things to do with and then I'm going to start my fishing again thanks mate
Scott Senior - That sounds great mate. Great to hear you are getting right and working well. Tight lines my friend. 👍🏻🎣
Smooth hound tastes delicious! Try it deep fried as you would cod or haddock! Really meaty texture! Lovely!
- Never tried it. Thanks I will keep and eye out.
What a great sesh John...If I`m not mistaken about 5 miles from my village too....
- I'm glad you enjoyed it mate. I'm not sure where you live but thank you for not revealing your suspected location. I purposefully keep locations secret to protect them and the local fishermen.
No probs, i totally understand that John..;-)
varmartin of Kernow - Thank you. The videos are about sharing the methods and the knowledge - not the marks. 😉
Half 2 in the morning lol , so infectious your vids the content and presentation is top notch. Far more interesting than owt I've seen on tele.
Time for bed said zeberdee. Phil Manchester
phil brooke - Haha. Pace yourself. Your watching them faster than we can make them. 😆👍🏻🎣
Brilliant video John by far my favourite youtuber. Always learning from you. Keep up the good work 👍
Ricky Griffiths - Thanks Ricky. 😬👍🏻 Glad you’re enjoying the vids and finding them useful. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉
Great post, I went to South Devon at the same time you fished this mark. Wanted to catch hounds, should have stayed at home. Cut my teeth on the rock marks either side of that beach some years ago (not disclosable). Back in the day a small eye was treated as a catch on a parallel with a doggy but they are a good fish to land today. As you say the tide runs fast there and it is very popular with surfers who seem to have little understanding of what we do.
Geoff Streatfield - Thankyou Geoff. 😊 Yes according to some of the older boys they tell me of times when they were so abundant they were a nuisance. Sadly now they must be a targeted capture. Shame you didn’t fare the best but that’s sometimes the way, they can’t all be amazing sessions can they. 🤷🏻♂️ If you have any advice on where I can target Undulates I’d really appreciate it. They are a target I will be aiming for this year. 😊😉🎣🐟If you can PM me on the Fishlocker fb page that would be amazing. 👍🏻
Another great watch John..👌 Love the trainers and socks fella 😂 🙈 I’ll send you some waders down there. More great work mate, brilliant content 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
- I wouldnt thank you for them Ian. I won't wear waders, far too dangerous. Seen far too many folks fall foul of being swamped. Even knew 2 lads drowned because of them.
Great video thanks for the info
Declan o hagan - No problem Declan, glad you found it helpful. 👍🏻🎣
That was a really good smoothie 👍
- You should watch my smoothound video. ;)
Hey matey! You make some great videos 😎 nice to see all love&care you show for nature..
Respect.. (that bass looked nice for breakfast?) !
Haha. Thank you Jeffo. Take care bud. 👍🏻🎣
My favourite fish smooth hounds, fishing live crab on the Bristol Channel, can’t wait for next year 😊
- Cracking fun aren't they. 😊
Awesome sesh mate, top job .
BUSHCRAFT AND FISHING WITH THE PIKEY - Thanks bud, it’s great when things fall into place. Got another belter couple of vids on the way. 😉👍🏻🎣
Good Vlog mate, I've done my fair share of beach fishing on rays on a warm summer night on hounds as well. I hate the moving all the time 😱 my conclusion now is rock marks don't have to move, no sand on equipment just relax and fish 👍👌
Jason Devlin - That Jason is exactly how I feel. I prefer my rock marks over sandy beaches. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Great sesh, just found your channel and subbed, really enjoyable watch. just getting back into shore fishing after curing myself of the carp bug, so your tips are very useful.
Brad The Impaler - Thats great Brad, welcome to the channel. 👍🏻 I do a bit of coarse fishing but seafishing is my passion! Have a look through the playlists, hopefully there could be some helpful stuff for you. Tight lines. 😊🎣🐟
Yea great vid John, definatly going tomorrow now, rain or shine😉
Colin Blight - That’s the spirit mate. Glad you enjoyed it. What’s the target?
Fish John😂. Had 5 bass last two times I went, nothing big though. Might go Watergate bay and try for a smoothy and nice bass, I have razors, eel and squid so might get lucky. Been a couple of nice bass off there lately.
Colin Blight - That sounds like my type of place mate. Good luck. 👍🏻🎣
Was you on South coast mate?
Colin Blight - North coast bud. 👍🏻🎣
What a busy night I need to tie some of those rigs thanks
gary CURD - It was a good night mate. Got another good one in editing. Those rigs are great. 😉👍🏻🎣😬
Some great advice, really enjoying your videos. Feel I might have dust off my rod's and hit my local Newquay beaches. 👍
Richard Turner - Do it mate!!! Who knows. We may bump into each other? 😉 Really glad you’re enjoying the vids mate. Best of luck when you get out. 👍🏻🎣😉🐟
That looks like Watergate Bay, which is where i'm going to next week mate, never fished a storm beach before. Good video btw.
The Autistic Angler - Thanks mate. It’s not Watergate bay but someone else mentioned that too me aswell after watching the video. Good luck. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉
Great session John, very enjoyable to watch.👍👍👍🎣🎣
gary murray - Thanks Gary, glad it was good viewing. Hopefully it will help some folks out on the beach. 😊👍🏻🎣
Started using the chinu hooks quality videos as usual cheers Kida.
David Markall - They’re fantastic hooks aren’t they. I use them in loads of my fishing. 👍🏻🎣
Great session well done 👌
EAF 2107 - Thankyou very much. Tight lines. 😉🎣🐟
Great vid of a great session. Found it very informative myself. Cant understand who clicks on dislike and why even bother? Also interested in the big bait, small bait and matching the local food source hypothesis.
- Thanks Chris. Aye the "dislikers" make me chuckle. We have a few rival channels who subscribe just to dislike the videos and get their mates to troll the channel just out off pure petty jealousy. Sad really but shows more about their poor character than the video. Take care mate. 😊
@@TheFishLocker bloody hell never even considered that. In truth if you’re good at what you do you wouldn’t need to carry on like that. Watched This vid again as it’s that enjoyable, Fish on mate.
Oh and more shore based fishing is good for variety
a cracking session 👍👍👍
martin gibson - Cheers Martin. Thankyou.👍🏻🎣
Hi John, what swivel/link (connected to mainline) do you use on your rigs?
Thanks
Just a strong swivel. Usually a Cox and rawle coastlock
@@TheFishLocker thanks John. Tight lines
Love the way you chuck the headlamp onto the beach . Is that because you rate the ruggedness of the torch or you dont care for it too much? What was the brand please and great explanations as usual, thanks
- I can't remember why I chucked it on the sand. I suspect it had been frustrating me off camera. Haha. There is an in depth review of it on the FishLocker Workshop channel. 😊
Hi John great video, quick question what is the difference between up and over pulley and drop down pulley from a fishing point of view. When would you use one or the other, many thanks keep the videos coming.
Jamie Falla - Hi Jamie, Thankyou very much. Glad you liked it. Bare basic explanation, the my version of the up and over rig gives you a sliding ledger rig with a longer hooklength. The “pulley dropper” isn’t really a pulley in that respect. The lead is fixed. And the hooklength is shorter.
Love your videos and admire your respect for the fish.
Just thinking, I obviously don't have a clue about sea angling,can you eat smooth hound and small eyed ray ?
Phil Thorpe - Well I’m glad to hear they’re good viewing. And to answer your question, yes. But you can eat most things it just depends on how hungry you are. 😉🎣🍽
Greetings from the United States. I just subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy your videos. I notice there are not that many surf fisherman.
Simon E - Hi Simon and welcome to the channel. When you say not many, do you mean in general or just in my video? 😊👍🏻🎣
Yes in general.
Simon E - A lot of the UK coast is sandy beach so there are a lot. Often though the fishing isn’t great so I guess you don’t see much of it publicised. 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for the explanation. I am always fascinated with fishing from accross the pond. I also love the fact that you harvest just enough shellfish and respect the area where you harvest them. Keep up the good work and looking forward for more of yur videos... cheers!!!
Simon E - Thankyou Simon. All the best. 👍🏻🎣🐟😊
Just found your channel and i will be moving to Porth, Newquay shortly. Is beach fishing any good in north cornwall and which are the best beaches please.
Safe trips John!
- Thank you Tiina
Another great video John, nice to see you on the beach too, I had to watch this with subtitles first time round as I was in company. You should really take a look at what they do to our accent in the subs, ribs are hurting now lol. Tight lines mate.
Malc Proud - Aw mate I know what you mean. My Mrs and our girl have been rolling around in stitches watching some of the weird things the subtitles throw up for me. 🤣🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed the video mate. I’m not a great fan of sandy beach fishing but when it’s that good I don’t mind it too much 😛👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker Must get me some of those Cox enrole hooks lol
good session keep it up
Paul Clarke - Cheers Paul. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣😊
Sorry for the stupid question, but in this situation you're in this video, when you cast out do you close the bail like normal, or do you wait until you've walked that 10 20 yards back to your tripod until you close it?
Thanks mate
Nick Jones - I cast out and hold my hand over the spool feathering out the line as I walk back to the tripod. You don’t want too much line to flow off the reel. Then when at the tripod, engage the bail arm. 😉👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker that's really helpful. Thanks!
Nick Jones - No problem Nick. Any other questions about any of the vids, just give them a comment. 👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker thanks, 100%! If you're not far from North Wales you should try Llandudno, plenty of double figure bass caught this summer by my friends.. My pb was smashed 9lb on a lug worm. 7.5lb on a plug. It's fantastic 👌
Nick Jones - Sounds Brilliant. If I’m ever up in that part of the world I’ll definitely give it a crack. 😉🎣👍🏻
Those shallow beaches are hard work indeed; Especially a Bristol Channel one where I sometimes fish 😅 Fishing on clean sand is good for rig losses tho 😀
- Yes that is a big bonus of those type of venues. I hate losing gear.
The Fish Locker ; snagging up is every anglers nightmare but also inevitable at many of the fish holding marks. The pulley rig is excellent especially when fished with a Gemini “rotten bottom” link.
Good session John, don't get rays like that up here, nice fish.
David Booth - Thanks David. Any luck and I’ll be targeting a few more ray species this year. 😉 Is it just Thornies up your way?
where I live John, believe it or not, in 37 years fishing, I've never had a ray, or heard of one here, not saying there not here, because we have some lovely long sandy beaches, but I've never had one. They do get them 20 mile south, but just not here, buy the way, i'm about 15 miles past Newcastle.
David Booth - Have you ever watched Earl on “Gone Fishing” he fishes up your way and has been targeting rays for a while - he’s just had himself a nice thornback. Might be worth having a chat and sharing marks? 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻🎣
John mate, Earl lives and fishes the west coast, i'm over the north east coast, well up past Newcastle, bordering south east Scotland.
David Booth - I thought Earl was Northumberland. Blyth area?
Lovely session thanks subbed✌🏻
SKY WATCHER UK - Thankyou very much. It’s a good session like that which makes me not mind beach fishing so much. I’m not a fan of sand in my shoes 🤣😉👍🏻🎣
Any chance of showing more bites please the info you give is top notch and rig and baiting tips are a good help too I just like the initial bite best part of it for me hardly any other tubers show the bite
- It’s just really difficult to do if you’re on your own. Especially at night. I show it a bit better in my most recent video. I will try my best to show them in future. Usually you have to wait for the bite then turn on the camera. Otherwise by the time you get a fish the battery is dead.lol. 🤷🏻♂️😬👍🏻🎣
@@TheFishLocker cheers pal appreciate that
Have considered getting some "bite alarms?" So you don't have to keep checking over your shoulder? Love your chanel. Can you do a video on digging gaper clams? I think a great merch idea would be. Stay clam...and carry on.
- Bite alarms and sea fishing are not something I really think works. You can get small bells that you fix to the rod tips but I always forget and then fire them off when I cast.Haha. I will be doing something on gaper clams in the coming weeks. ;)
Great vid John, keep em coming, learning something every time, it's just a pity we don't get the fish you do from the shore up here!
- Change the habitat and you change the fish. Down here if they see a cod from the shore they lose their minds Haha. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Too true, but the wife will not move! Would live to move back to Yorkshire or somewhere quieter than Thurrock mate. Will keep trying however!
Good film 👍
South Somerset Ferreters fieldsports channel - Thankyou very much. I prefer my time on the boat but when the fishing is good from the shore it’s hard to beat. 👍🏻🎣
Not easy to film yourself fishing at night haha, looks like you had a lot of fun though!
Weka Digital Media NZ - No it isn’t is it. A lot of folks won’t understand how difficult it is. Even something so daft as losing your night vision by looking into the lights.haha. It was a great little session though. 😉🎣👍🏻
Hey mate, I'm coming down to cornwall in a couple weeks, want to do some shore fishing. Any chance you're able to do a detailed video showing the rigs you use and how to make them? Great channel! Thanks
- Those videos are already on the FishLocker Workshop channel mate. Drop over and give it a sub. 👍
The Fish Locker will do now thanks for the info
Hello again John,Have you ever fished at Kennack sands?I stayed on the campsite there about 3 years ago,I was obviously using the wrong bait,because I caught nowt(as we say up north,Haha)There were fish jumping not far out in the rocks,any idea what they were?We hired an old wooden chugger for the day at St Anthony,and did a bit better.
It was hard to get bait,I had to go into Helston get it.The beach at Kennack looks very fishable,but I still blanked.
stan wilson - Kennack sands is a very good beach to fish. Can be very productive under the right conditions. 😉 There are a couple of tackle shops about 3 miles from there. Lizard tackle and bait is one of them. A fantastic spot run by a lad called Tony. Definitely 100% worth a visit if you’re down that way again. 😬👍🏻👍🏻🐟
@@TheFishLocker Thanks for the info John,I had no idea that there was a tackle shop at the Lizard.
I'm a bit long in the tooth now for the camping,I took an inflatable with a small engine on it last time,and even though the lifeguard said he would keep an eye on me,I didn't have the nerve to use it.
I've thrown the anchor out to slow my old age down,but it's dragging a bit,Haha
stan wilson - It’s a great shop down there, and the lad Tony is great for local info. You could have a great time in that little boat, just maybe give it a practice somewhere sheltered first?
I spent a good chunk of the start watching your rods for you 🤦♂️😂🤦♂️😂✌️
Haha. Cheers mate. I do that when I’m watching the videos back in editing. 🤣
Have you ever fished at Pendeen lighthouse?or taken your boat around that area?I snorkelled there a few years ago,and there was plenty of fish knocking about.
stan wilson - No I haven’t mate, do you mean near Lower Boscaswel? It can be a bit exposed down there and a bit out of my usual stomping ground. I imagine it would be great rough ground fishing or lure fishing for wrasse and pollack. 👍🏻😉🎣🐟
@@TheFishLocker No.The pendeen near sennen cove.I've got a boat myself,but Boscasle looks a bit hard to handle.I loved that beach at Porthcurno,I had a pal there that was the lifeguard many years ago,He wanted me to sign up to be a lifeguard,but her indoors wasn't having any,Haha.
The edge of the water there was littered with sandeels as you got in the water.
stan wilson - It’s a cracking spot, I know a few lads who’ve had some great fish out around there 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Hiya John I was just wondering can them little rays still sting u at that size??cheers fella,
Ian Towers - Hi Ian, there is only 1 real “stingray” species in the uk. All other rays, Thornbacks, small eyed, blonde etc done have a stinger. They can still bite and most have thorns but you’re safe with the tail. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟
Nice catch guys, can you send me some advice where I might to be able to fish alone? On the Bristol side,.. if u can I'd be super grateful,.,...
- I don't know too many of the Bristol Channel marks. The guy I speak to up there for fishing marks is Jansen Teackle. Try reaching out to him. 😊