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When you first showed us the bait my first thought were "are they out to catch cthulhu?". Looking at what you caught I would say it were close. those were some cool fish. It never stop to amaze me what is down there in our ocean. As always it is a joy to watch your videos!
When we lived on Anglesey in the 80s my dad used to catch what he called 'Barndoor' Skate all the time....they're truly impressive fish..and delicious too...
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Hi John , those sure were some big fish. I would love to catch something like that , but I'm not so sure about the cold ,,, LOL. It does look like a great day though. Once again thank you for bringing us along. " LETS GO "😄
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Awesome angling, nearly as epic as the tuna a few years ago !!! i remember many years ago watching John wilson and his daughter doing battle with them giants.
So glad you put the comments back on John.. I always love to comment on your fantastic videos... This one is brilliant mate...those skate are prehistoric for sure ....awesome work... What a place too.... The last vids have been brilliant as well 👏 👌. Happy Xmas to you and your family 👪
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Great session, John. Love from southern USA. I'm glad you turned the comments back on. You ought to take your boy skate fishing when he gets a bit older. He'd be awestruck at the size I'm sure, but if you took him now I don't think he'd be in the boat long if he hooked a good one haha! He'd be out for a swim!
Great video that John, some cracking fish there, I love going out on my boat out of Oban myself, although I don’t target the skate as I’ve no power in my right arm after I had a stroke, but the scenery and the fishing is great, thanks for sharing it with us 👍
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Great video John. It's funny that when we're fishing for halibut here of the Southern Oregon coast, skate are a nuisance tending to be a couple of skate to every halibut. The skate run in the triple figures and you can tell when you have one instead of a halibut, as apart from the initial fight, they're like pulling up a wheelbarrow from 300'. Halibut tend to fight all the way up, even though they're mostly half the size of the skate. Looking forward to the rest of the Scottish videos.
I seen them before but no matter how many times you see them you can't help being impressed stunning fish , and your right they do look prehistoric! Great session .
Greetings from NYC. That was a stunning video. You made me a little late for work this afternoon, but I'm awestruck. Those fish are amazing! (I was happy with the 18" I caught at Rockaway Beach😀)
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I like the way you teach us a bit. I now kayak fish out from Crinan, but for Pollack mainly. Also some Saithe & Mackerel. I did get a small Blackmouth this year. You said on another video you won't get political about netting reefs. I really don't mind if you do.
Haha. It’s not worth my time or effort getting political mate. There are far far too many idiots who haven’t got a clue and have too much time of their hands. 🤣
@TheFishLocker great vid John, I know nothing about fishing, my grandad was a keen fisherman and I’m hooked (bad pun) on watching your vids. The way you happily share your set ups and tips is to be applauded. If you’re ever back up to Teesside / Whitby I’d be privileged to buy you a beer or a lemon top! Have a great Christmas with James and your good lady
I share everything we do mate. I said from the very start when we started making videos that they would be honest and with no B/S. the education is the important part
Skates are some of biggest of the bottom brutes and never disappoint. Big ones in West coast US too along with Huge cow nosed rays. They never give up easily and are a worthy opponent 👍👍
Hi John, firstly I have watched all of your fishing adventures but never commented. I so enjoy reading all the reactions and comments and how you and your family positively effect peoples well being around the world that when i saw comments had been deactivated i promised myself i would add a comment if they were ever reactivated. so here goes; Firstly those scottish skate! what fantastic creatures, I agree almost alien like. The respect you give them is admirable and so appreciated by all of us. Secondly, I'm sure by now you must know how much we all love watching you haul your pots, still get overwhelmed by a spectacular Falmouth sunrise or a pod of dolphins or Tuna paying a visit, an occasional John Dory or those magnificent bars of silver you find so well. Thirdly, whether it is a scallop, lobster, crab , squid, octopus, shark, tuna, conger, ling or even those pesky doggies, the respect you show them all is inspirational to us all. Finally, thankyou, just thankyou. please keep doing what you are doing and huge love to you Hannah and James
So good to have the comments back on John, tho I did manage to comment on most of the videos through insta or FB , what a trip that was mate, what a pleasure to see those superb monsters of the deep coming up to the boat. Hope to see you out on other marks around the uk . all the best, appreciate your big efforts 👍🏼👍🏼.paul
The difficult part of fishing at this time of year anywhere in the U.K. is the weather unfortunately. We will do more from other locations over the next 12 months but it’s not likely to be too soon.
Some nice fish John ...and Chris. Those catches certainly made that epic drive worthwhile for you both. And its interesting to see how the outer edges of their wings go pink when they are stressed by being hooked. But of course everything goes back to normal once they are returned unharmed.
Lovely skates, but it's just for pure wrestling with big ray, i would love to see you catching some big cod in Scotland. That's the content we need and desire
Hahaha. And where in Scotland are these big cod to be found? Literally the most sought after fish in the U.K. that literally do not exist any more. A double figure cod is a rare capture now. 1 over 20 is so rare it’s considered a fish of a lifetime in the U.K. now.
@@TheFishLocker eyemouth and torness power station, been catching them of sib, there are still cod in numbers over there of shore, there are lochs still with cod up north like loch linhe, with a bit of luck you could get double figure, if you are really up to challenge go all the way up to orkney, way up north, big cods are caught in there
I am so happy the comments are back John, but understand why they were off. There has been a glut of scams going on. I have had 4 myself this month alone, unbelievable. Anyway, grand post, thank you. Regards to the family. Greetings from Cyprus. ❤❤👍👍🐟🐟
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Well that is 2 huge great looking skate well done to you & chris for cathing them 2 as for that hook bait thats huge & well done on hannah catching that big Pollack on your boat that time not many timeas you see women out fishing but very well done to her for enjoying the relaxing sport & hobby. If you both have tune dont throw away the sunflower oil save it & either marinate your bait in it or add it to your shark rubby dubby tights lines john happy fishing mate...Al
Lovely stuff John. Definitely worth the drive up. I remember seeing John Wilson and his daughter fishing for these in Scotland. She managed to beat her dad.
Stunning session there John and so glad that you've been able to turn the comments back on. Don't know if it's the right area or not, but all you need now is a couple of nice haddock for your supper!
I loved that video…..those skate were like prehistoric monsters. Well done you….well done! Thank you for sharing but more importantly thanks for teaching us Jon. 😊
Oh my goodness....well done John and Chris 👌 This is why you are the best as far as lm concerned and lm sure so many others think the same 👏👏👏👏 the footage you got of there mouths was fantastic,they are monsters of the deep blue but BEAUTIFUL monsters you will lm sure agree. Question John...do you have a ritual for thanking your boat for keeping you and all safe thats sails in her/him.Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family and to you Chris too,and a BIG thankyou for all the fishing excitement of 2023 ❤
Great stuff as always John. The biggest hook I've ever used was a 4 I think, so to see a 14/0 in scale and context is a mindbender 😂. Thanks for what you do, Happy Christmas to you and yours. 👍👊❤️
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We used to fish for skate off the island of Wiay, on the east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. There are monsters out there as nobody really fishes for them.
Some great Videography in that Intro ! Such a fascinating creature the Skate , Really appreciate the close ups and anatomy insight , its the closest a lot of us will get to this magnificent Creature. Enjoyed watching the smooth release too. Well done to all of you and your cameraman has earned his Beer ! Regards Matt
Nice one John mate, they certainly are amazing creatures🎣I just love fishing/catching them. It also helps that I live 2 mins away from where I can fish for them😁well done again mate you done brilliantly👍🎣
@@TheFishLocker with all the movement going on it makes the background more crisper. You’re out earlier than I ever will be so I can’t wait for the next ‘ stunning morning ‘ Thanks! 👍👊
I used to work on the trawlers out of Skye during the early '90's and those skate would slow a boat down more effectively than a drogue if the got caught in a net. -3 is a doddle. Inland Aberdeenshire had -10 for a couple of days last week and a few years back we got down to -24. Great video. I hope you enjoyed your Scottish expedition.
@@TheFishLocker It's not a bad place to live once you break free from the cities. I don't know your route north but Loch Lommond to Fort William is breathtaking. Cheers for replying, it is a rare thing among content creators these days.
Great that the comments are back on, I really missed them and wondered why you'd taken them off. What fantastic fish, to have caught that many there must be loads of them about. Certainly made a change from Cornwall!
Absolutely awesome session that was. Im due for open heart surgery on the 14th December. Do me a favour and do a Christmas special catch and cook. I so so look forward to your uploads. Merry Christmas everybody xx
The very best of luck for your upcoming surgey. My husband was home 7 days afte.his triple bypass. Hopefully it will be as quick for you. All The best and merry christmas
Cracking good video with some very big Rays caught and safely returned . Well done guys . Mustve been a better long drive home again after the rewards of hard fishing done 👍
Me struggling to get tie a simple knot for trout fishing... And here you are with some amazing skills and tactics for catching absolute monsters without any stress. Amazing as always ❤
Wow john what an amazing video Some magnificent skate there Definitely 1 of your best videos.........i can only imagine the amount of effort its took ,taking your boat all the way up there well done 👏🏻 ✔️
Beautiful morning John but certainly looked cold which brings back fond memories,very impressive fish and a good workout to boot,as usual thanks for a wonderful experience and im sure you and your friend will be looking forward to that steak,"Happy Christmas to you and your family."
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Hell yeah... looks like a cold, beautiful day out there all told...
Numbers dropped hard hey with no comments. That interaction helps algorithm and profit for you.
I honestly missed commenting lol
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Delighted!
That's good news! The comments are a big part of your channel John.
I'm so glad the comments are turned back on! Keep up the great content
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Wow! Very interesting fish, very interesting session. That’s some bait!!!!!
Big baits big fish!!!
Love the West Coast of Scotland. Dont think people appreciate how beautiful it is.
It’s a stunning part of the world on a good day isn’t it. 😊
When you first showed us the bait my first thought were "are they out to catch cthulhu?". Looking at what you caught I would say it were close. those were some cool fish. It never stop to amaze me what is down there in our ocean. As always it is a joy to watch your videos!
There truly are some amazing creatures down there. 👍🏻🎣
Michael?
Great show Mr Locker and His new crewmate. I know the journey to Scotland but brownie points are in the post for this one crack on
Effort = Reward.
Absolute monsters of a fish!
I really appreciate your “catch and release” fishing mate🤝
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻🎣
When we lived on Anglesey in the 80s my dad used to catch what he called 'Barndoor' Skate all the time....they're truly impressive fish..and delicious too...
Do you happen to have any photos still? It would be interesting to see what species they actually were.
@@TheFishLocker I shall ask the old man! I was only 5 at the time...but im sure he's got a few photos!
Stunning fish there John. Great to have the comments back. Looking forward to more Scottish adventures.
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@@TheFishLocker will do.
Thank you for reactivation of comments. I enjoyed reading comments as much as watching videos.
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Hi John , those sure were some big fish. I would love to catch something like that , but I'm not so sure about the cold ,,, LOL. It does look like a great day though. Once again thank you for bringing us along. " LETS GO "😄
I am glad that you enjoyed joining us. 😉🎣
I had a fishing book when I was a boy with a section on big skate in the Irish Sea. Glad to see they are still there!
holy moley mate, that was the most exciting thing i have seen for a while. they were some monster fish. bravo buddy.
This is only the tip of the iceberg mate. We have some videos in edit that are AWESOME!!!
@@TheFishLocker i look forward to seeing more. fishing doesn't get much better than this.
Woo hoo I’m so happy the comments are back and it’s all sorted now, great video as always!
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Awesome angling, nearly as epic as the tuna a few years ago !!! i remember many years ago watching John wilson and his daughter doing battle with them giants.
I think I remember seeing that video too. About 20 years ago now though. 🤣
Great film as always John. Thank you so much, really enjoyable. Were the locals wearing kilts when fishing? Safe trip home to warmer climes
Haha. I did not see any but that doesn’t mean they weren’t. 🤣
what a brilliant days fishing john and friend well worth the drive
Thank you.
Brilliant john Really enjoyed that, brought back great memories, I always think the light in that area is spectacular.
It does give everything a nice colours doesn’t it
EXCELLENT
Thanks very much Rob.
Nice one Johnny Boy. Smashing creatures aren't they? We are so lucky to have them. Well done mate
Thanks bud. 👍🏻🎣
What a dream sesion, one day I get into Skates as well. Glad to see comments back John 💪👌
Good luck.
Great to have the comments on again John , what an awesome trip , you and Chris work as a top team.
Thanks Eddy, all the best bud.
Just wow. Thanks for sharing your day.
Any time mate. 👍🏻🎣
I love watching your fishing hunts, while prepping up for my sleep.
Respect from bihar,India🇮🇳
Have a wonderful day. 👍🏻🎣
So glad you put the comments back on John..
I always love to comment on your fantastic videos...
This one is brilliant mate...those skate are prehistoric for sure ....awesome work...
What a place too....
The last vids have been brilliant as well 👏 👌.
Happy Xmas to you and your family 👪
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@@TheFishLocker will do pal...haven't had that on your site,but plenty around on others mate....
Great session, John. Love from southern USA. I'm glad you turned the comments back on. You ought to take your boy skate fishing when he gets a bit older. He'd be awestruck at the size I'm sure, but if you took him now I don't think he'd be in the boat long if he hooked a good one haha! He'd be out for a swim!
James has already asked me to take him. I will be taking him to catch these fish when he has a little more body weight to fight them with. 😉👍🏻
Great video that John, some cracking fish there, I love going out on my boat out of Oban myself, although I don’t target the skate as I’ve no power in my right arm after I had a stroke, but the scenery and the fishing is great, thanks for sharing it with us 👍
It is a truly wonderful part of the world for scenery. 💙
Some wrecks around there worth a visit 👍
Excellent. We have comments back again. Always love your content.
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Amazing day, congrats on those super size skate…one helluva safari for you guys. Hope the journey home was uneventful…cheers
We had a blast!!!
Great video John. It's funny that when we're fishing for halibut here of the Southern Oregon coast, skate are a nuisance tending to be a couple of skate to every halibut. The skate run in the triple figures and you can tell when you have one instead of a halibut, as apart from the initial fight, they're like pulling up a wheelbarrow from 300'. Halibut tend to fight all the way up, even though they're mostly half the size of the skate. Looking forward to the rest of the Scottish videos.
I wish we had Halibut here consistently.
I seen them before but no matter how many times you see them you can't help being impressed stunning fish , and your right they do look prehistoric! Great session .
Thanks mate. 👍🏻🎣
Greetings from NYC. That was a stunning video. You made me a little late for work this afternoon, but I'm awestruck. Those fish are amazing! (I was happy with the 18" I caught at Rockaway Beach😀)
Haha. Sorry for slowing you down. Have a great day at work. 👍🏻
Another great day on the water with you! Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure.
Looks cold! Glad the comments are back on. Have a great day!
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Thank you brother for your videos 😊
It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻
Such fun to watch you!Bitter cold and you smile💥💥💥Thank you!
A really enjoyable watch John,some stunning fish.Well done to you both for landing them.
Thanks Stuart.
Really enjoyed watching this cracking day out mate
Cheers bud.
I like the way you teach us a bit. I now kayak fish out from Crinan, but for Pollack mainly. Also some Saithe & Mackerel. I did get a small Blackmouth this year.
You said on another video you won't get political about netting reefs. I really don't mind if you do.
Haha. It’s not worth my time or effort getting political mate. There are far far too many idiots who haven’t got a clue and have too much time of their hands. 🤣
@TheFishLocker great vid John, I know nothing about fishing, my grandad was a keen fisherman and I’m hooked (bad pun) on watching your vids. The way you happily share your set ups and tips is to be applauded. If you’re ever back up to Teesside / Whitby I’d be privileged to buy you a beer or a lemon top! Have a great Christmas with James and your good lady
I share everything we do mate. I said from the very start when we started making videos that they would be honest and with no B/S. the education is the important part
John, from a fan of yours from Ayr (West Coast of Scotland) anytime you’re up this way, happy to show you around. Open offer. 👍🏼
Thank you for the offer mate. Please send me a PM to the Fishlocker Fb page. I’d like that. 👍🏻🎣
Skates are some of biggest of the bottom brutes and never disappoint. Big ones in West coast US too along with Huge cow nosed rays. They never give up easily and are a worthy opponent 👍👍
Very cool John !!!
Thank you.
Hi John, firstly I have watched all of your fishing adventures but never commented. I so enjoy reading all the reactions and comments and how you and your family positively effect peoples well being around the world that when i saw comments had been deactivated i promised myself i would add a comment if they were ever reactivated.
so here goes;
Firstly those scottish skate! what fantastic creatures, I agree almost alien like. The respect you give them is admirable and so appreciated by all of us.
Secondly, I'm sure by now you must know how much we all love watching you haul your pots, still get overwhelmed by a spectacular Falmouth sunrise or a pod of dolphins or Tuna paying a visit, an occasional John Dory or those magnificent bars of silver you find so well.
Thirdly, whether it is a scallop, lobster, crab , squid, octopus, shark, tuna, conger, ling or even those pesky doggies, the respect you show them all is inspirational to us all.
Finally, thankyou, just thankyou. please keep doing what you are doing and huge love to you Hannah and James
Thank you very much for such a wonderful message. I truly appreciate it. Have a wonderful day and a Merry Christmas.
Awesome as always fantastic size fish at the end.
Magic !! Great to see you enjoying yourselves 👏👏👍
We had a blast. 👍🏻🎣
Absolute cracking session lads, that long drive and sleepless night made it worthwhile, not everyday you get to catch some prehistoric monsters 🎣👍
Thanks mate, aye it was a trek and a half. This was just day 1 of our adventure. The next installments are pretty damn special too 😉
An amazing day John, it’s a long way up there from Cornwall. Was up that way six weeks ago trailing a rally car. Can wait for the next instalment.
What a great video John the skate are an amazing fish 👍👍
They are incredible aren't they
So good to have the comments back on John, tho I did manage to comment on most of the videos through insta or FB ,
what a trip that was mate, what a pleasure to see those superb monsters of the deep coming up to the boat. Hope to see you out on other marks around the uk . all the best, appreciate your big efforts 👍🏼👍🏼.paul
The difficult part of fishing at this time of year anywhere in the U.K. is the weather unfortunately. We will do more from other locations over the next 12 months but it’s not likely to be too soon.
they are great looking fish. i can see why you put the time and effort to catch such big uns
Incredible creatures aren’t they.
Awesome video John stunning creatures ,stunning baits and as you said what a set of conkers lol thanks for sharing
Haha. No wonder he was proud of them. 🤣
Some nice fish John ...and Chris. Those catches certainly made that epic drive worthwhile for you both. And its interesting to see how the outer edges of their wings go pink when they are stressed by being hooked. But of course everything goes back to normal once they are returned unharmed.
Yes. You can see when a ray is truly stressed they are almost totally rouge.
Long way to drag the boat John but well worth it though, a great result with those Skate and some fantastic fishing.
This was just day 1!!!
Lovely skates, but it's just for pure wrestling with big ray, i would love to see you catching some big cod in Scotland. That's the content we need and desire
Hahaha. And where in Scotland are these big cod to be found? Literally the most sought after fish in the U.K. that literally do not exist any more. A double figure cod is a rare capture now. 1 over 20 is so rare it’s considered a fish of a lifetime in the U.K. now.
@@TheFishLocker eyemouth and torness power station, been catching them of sib, there are still cod in numbers over there of shore, there are lochs still with cod up north like loch linhe, with a bit of luck you could get double figure, if you are really up to challenge go all the way up to orkney, way up north, big cods are caught in there
Wow !!!!!! Absolutely fantastic video !!! Simply superb bud !!!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
I am so happy the comments are back John, but understand why they were off. There has been a glut of scams going on. I have had 4 myself this month alone, unbelievable. Anyway, grand post, thank you. Regards to the family. Greetings from Cyprus. ❤❤👍👍🐟🐟
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Well that is 2 huge great looking skate well done to you & chris for cathing them 2 as for that hook bait thats huge & well done on hannah catching that big Pollack on your boat that time not many timeas you see women out fishing but very well done to her for enjoying the relaxing sport & hobby. If you both have tune dont throw away the sunflower oil save it & either marinate your bait in it or add it to your shark rubby dubby tights lines john happy fishing mate...Al
Best wishes bud and take care. 👍🏻🎣
That small whiting would have made a perfect live bait for bass. When I lived nearby I got quite a few bass on freelanced whiting
I’ve caught many good fish on small whiting. 👍🏻😉
Great video as always John those weights look like old sash window weights lol keep them coming mate.
That is exactly what they were.
Lovely stuff John. Definitely worth the drive up. I remember seeing John Wilson and his daughter fishing for these in Scotland. She managed to beat her dad.
Haha. I know fine well if Hannah had come she would have caught the biggest. 🤣
@@TheFishLocker Bragging rights 😂😂
@@paulmerryman lmao,, I seem to remember from the last video Hannah seemed to fish quite well, I think you may be in trouble
Sorry that reply was meant for John 😅
Wow what an incredible fish !
They are amazing aren’t they.
Stunning session there John and so glad that you've been able to turn the comments back on. Don't know if it's the right area or not, but all you need now is a couple of nice haddock for your supper!
That would have made the days fishing complete. We love Haddock.
I loved that video…..those skate were like prehistoric monsters. Well done you….well done! Thank you for sharing but more importantly thanks for teaching us Jon. 😊
I hope that people find the videos not only good viewing but educational. 😉👍🏻
Fantastic fish well done.
Thank you.
Oh my goodness....well done John and Chris 👌 This is why you are the best as far as lm concerned and lm sure so many others think the same 👏👏👏👏 the footage you got of there mouths was fantastic,they are monsters of the deep blue but BEAUTIFUL monsters you will lm sure agree. Question John...do you have a ritual for thanking your boat for keeping you and all safe thats sails in her/him.Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family and to you Chris too,and a BIG thankyou for all the fishing excitement of 2023 ❤
Haha. Not so much, I do talk to her. Just like I talk to the van and tell her when she’s done well. 😊
Great stuff as always John. The biggest hook I've ever used was a 4 I think, so to see a 14/0 in scale and context is a mindbender 😂. Thanks for what you do, Happy Christmas to you and yours. 👍👊❤️
One of the hooks I was using, the one on the trace with the rattle was a 16/0.
So happy you turned the comments back on!
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@@TheFishLocker You got it Mate!
Massive thanks for sharing Mate ! That was a pleasure to watch sir :)
Thanks Rob.
Amazing video as always. Thanks a lot, lying here sick, cheers me up with some monster fishing!
I hope you’re feeling better soon. 👍🏻💙
Wow John, What amazing fishing, Monster skate! Thanks John & Chris, hope you had a Monster steak after to celebrate your catch 👍😊
We are and slept well. Haha
omg very nice fish ., have fun
Thank you very much.
Is that cap you wore in the video going to be on sale on the store? It looks SUPER warm and my husband really wants one.
Via the Fb page. 👍🏻
We used to fish for skate off the island of Wiay, on the east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. There are monsters out there as nobody really fishes for them.
Jeez that's some days fishing one of your best, you guys must have been well knackered , thanks
Haha. This was only day 1!!!
Blimey, those were big mothers !!!! Glad to have the comment option back 😉🏴👍, hope you're all keeping well
Cheers Phil. If you see any scammers or dicks in the comments please comment SCAM on the comment and it will flag up to me. I’ll remove it. 😉
@@TheFishLocker definitely 👍
Some great Videography in that Intro ! Such a fascinating creature the Skate , Really appreciate the close ups and anatomy insight , its the closest a lot of us will get to this magnificent Creature. Enjoyed watching the smooth release too. Well done to all of you and your cameraman has earned his Beer ! Regards Matt
Thanks Matt. Learning as I go with the new camera. Hopefully it will help me get those hard to reach shots. 😉👍🏻
Nice one John mate, they certainly are amazing creatures🎣I just love fishing/catching them. It also helps that I live 2 mins away from where I can fish for them😁well done again mate you done brilliantly👍🎣
Just wait till you see the next video bud. 😉
@@TheFishLocker am I going to be seeing a 200lber🤔🎣🎣
@@kjefferyfishing-12 - Only one way to find out.
wow like to see the chief cook that in his pan ...lol well done
Haha. Need a few chips for that one.
I’m glad you’re the same! And that new camera is very looking good 👍
It’s great for the sweeping scenery shots. 👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker with all the movement going on it makes the background more crisper. You’re out earlier than I ever will be so I can’t wait for the next ‘ stunning morning ‘ Thanks! 👍👊
Thanks John 😂 thought she was too good looking ti want me😂😂 thanks for the heads up.
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I used to work on the trawlers out of Skye during the early '90's and those skate would slow a boat down more effectively than a drogue if the got caught in a net. -3 is a doddle. Inland Aberdeenshire had -10 for a couple of days last week and a few years back we got down to -24.
Great video. I hope you enjoyed your Scottish expedition.
We had a wonderful time. The place and the people were above reproach. Every time I have visited Scotland I am left in awe of the scenery.
@@TheFishLocker It's not a bad place to live once you break free from the cities. I don't know your route north but Loch Lommond to Fort William is breathtaking. Cheers for replying, it is a rare thing among content creators these days.
Scotland one of my top 3 places i want to visit.
It is a wonderful place to be.
Great that the comments are back on, I really missed them and wondered why you'd taken them off. What fantastic fish, to have caught that many there must be loads of them about. Certainly made a change from Cornwall!
I addressed the issue with the comments on the channel community page Tony.
@@TheFishLocker Thanks for replying. Didn't know that there was a community page or how to access it
Absolutely awesome session that was. Im due for open heart surgery on the 14th December. Do me a favour and do a Christmas special catch and cook. I so so look forward to your uploads. Merry Christmas everybody xx
You just concentrate on getting well mate. 👍🏻
The very best of luck for your upcoming surgey. My husband was home 7 days afte.his triple bypass. Hopefully it will be as quick for you. All The best and merry christmas
@@marionward7672 Thank you so much for your good wishes. I wish you and your husband all the very best for 2024.
Best wishes from Scotland tree man.
My backs aching just watching it !
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nice fishes matey just wow
Cheers bud. 👍🏻
Eazy John you ok pal, them baits were mental hahaha. Nice fish lads well done. All the best from GRIMSBY
Big baits for big fish. 😉
Good to have you back sir🙂
I’ve never left. 😬👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker I no you didn't, I meant commenting 😅
Greets from northern germany- i enjoy your vids alot!
Greetings. 👍🏻
Another great fishing video John, well done both of you 🎣🎣👍
Thanks Richard.
Holy cow them baits are huuuuge!!
So are the fish!!! 🤣
Another Fantastic and informative video John, lovely scenery and definitely tight lines that day, have a lovely Christmas and ny 👍😎
Thanks buddy, you too! 👍🏻🎄
Cracking good video with some very big Rays caught and safely returned . Well done guys . Mustve been a better long drive home again after the rewards of hard fishing done 👍
Worth the trip for sure.
Well that was worth the drive
This was just day 1. 😉
Me struggling to get tie a simple knot for trout fishing... And here you are with some amazing skills and tactics for catching absolute monsters without any stress. Amazing as always ❤
Haha. I’m glad it looked stressless. 🤣
I had images of taking those Skate home on the roof rack till you said lol. Catch n feed the 5000!
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My grandad caught a 140lb one off the beach in Sandown IOW in1928. It's a great old photo that shows it.
Do you still have the photo? I’d love to see it if you could send me a copy to the Fishlocker Fb page or insta. 👍🏻
Wow john what an amazing video
Some magnificent skate there
Definitely 1 of your best videos.........i can only imagine the amount of effort its took ,taking your boat all the way up there well done 👏🏻 ✔️
Effort = Reward bud.
Beautiful morning John but certainly looked cold which brings back fond memories,very impressive fish and a good workout to boot,as usual thanks for a wonderful experience and im sure you and your friend will be looking forward to that steak,"Happy Christmas to you and your family."
We certainly earned our feed that night.
Great stuff! I've never known they had such a vicious gub on them, thats definitely one way traffic in there.
Haha. I’ve seen small ones make a serious mess of peoples fingers.