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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • What will we catch in our new Lobster pots? We love working a small number of lobster pots from our small family boat. Such a wonderful and rewarding experience that often brings delicious rewards. Hauling our lobster traps by hand makes it all the more worthwhile when you catch something to eat. Join me as I check out pots and talk you through the things we catch. Including conservation regulations that are in place in Cornwall.
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  • @Squashylemon
    @Squashylemon 2 месяца назад +7

    I have no clue what he is saying but, I find his video's entertaining.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha. Thank you.

    • @davidbarclay2032
      @davidbarclay2032 15 дней назад

      Quite a rude comment, just watch the video and give him the thumbs up.

    • @Squashylemon
      @Squashylemon 15 дней назад

      @davidbarclay2032 my day is forever ruined.

  • @timothypirnat3754
    @timothypirnat3754 2 года назад +242

    John, I subscribed today. I have been watching your content for awhile now. I find your content interesting, but there is more. Your cheerful demeanor is uplifting. Your passion for preserving the Cornwall marine ecosystem is contagious. Your underwater footage is magical and stunning. This content is as much about you as it is about the sea. You really make the channel. Best regards from Ohio, USA.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +19

      Thank you Timothy and welcome to our channel. 😊🦀🐙🦞

    • @lauriehughes8130
      @lauriehughes8130 2 года назад +12

      I'm from toledo Ohio and I love this channel.

    • @mlkssmz
      @mlkssmz 2 года назад +4

      And I’m completely agree with you. I also watch another channels and they never mind if crabs are small or octopus baby. Sometimes I tell myself like hey you got it don’t throw you deserved good size octopus got it. I hope you got this time Enjoy 🤞🏻

    • @crashbang756
      @crashbang756 2 года назад +11

      Spot on….John is a top bloke and deserves every success with this channel and in general because he puts the work in and knows his stuff….he’s also a great dad to James and his daughter 💯👌❤️

    • @DavidArnold67
      @DavidArnold67 2 года назад +5

      Also Toledo!

  • @zakiyyahw1162
    @zakiyyahw1162 Год назад +9

    Your battle with the octopus cracked me up. It made my night!

  • @Lin-xn8ze
    @Lin-xn8ze 2 года назад +9

    Is there anything you don't know, can't stop watching all your videos John,truly a lovely man who cares so much for nature, don't stop

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      I am still learning every day, and I hope I never stop. 😊👍🏻

  • @hughjass7330
    @hughjass7330 2 года назад +7

    That smile and nod is everything, such an endearing chap

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      Just happy sharing what I love doing. 😊👍🏻🐙🦞

  • @chrisstokie2361
    @chrisstokie2361 2 года назад +7

    Drinking a cold beer sitting on the back of my narrowboat watching this. Great way to spend a Sunday evening. 👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +4

      Sounds pretty bloody good to me too. 👍🏻🐙

    • @chrisstokie2361
      @chrisstokie2361 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFishLocker. Glad I discovered your channel. You have Hazey to thank for that. Look forward to Sunday evenings now. A cold beer and chill out in a mad mixed up world. 👍

  • @awesomegrandma2480
    @awesomegrandma2480 2 года назад +19

    I love the new pots! You fighting with that octopus made me laugh so hard that I had tears rolling down my face. I don’t think I’ve laughed like that for a very long time. Thank you! I can’t wait to see what Jim comes up with!

    • @Godwinpounds4333
      @Godwinpounds4333 2 года назад +1

      Hello how are you doing?

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +3

      If this video has brightened your day then it has been worth making. Have a wonderful week and take care. 😊🐙

  • @Chgtuber
    @Chgtuber 2 года назад +16

    The weather was so calm. You make speed boat trap dropping such an art. Can't wait for the cookup.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +9

      Video in editing. 😉👍🏻🐙

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 2 года назад +31

    Ever since the early days of your channel, I have loved the content. Always calming to watch, always interesting. I love the sea!
    As usual, this was fantastic. Respect mate.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +4

      Thank you. I try to stick to the same principles I set out when we started. Simple, honest and original content. 😊🐙🦀

    • @benji.B-side
      @benji.B-side 2 года назад +2

      @@TheFishLocker Yeah, no bells and whistles, just authentic and interesting content. That's what many like to see and just listen to your narration and the beautiful sound of the sea : )

  • @Lyrak
    @Lyrak 2 года назад +39

    That octopus is so determined not to leave the boat I think it's safe to say at that point it volunteered for a dinner invite. 😂 I always love your videos, the fact that you always take the time to educate, and how much you clearly respect the environment you're working in (and the creatures in it).

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +8

      Thank you very much, I am simply happy to be able to share what I know and love doing. 😊🐙

    • @teemuitkonen6826
      @teemuitkonen6826 Год назад +1

      Cookit in a bookit😅

  • @Douglas.Downing
    @Douglas.Downing Год назад +6

    I just happened to stumble across your channel. My wife and I are hooked. It's amazing to watch the different species you come across and your upbeat demeanor. We absolutely look forward to what future adventures await you and your family.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Год назад

      Thank you and welcome to our channel. I am glad that you are enjoying joining us on our adventures. 😊🦞🐙

  • @rickbee53
    @rickbee53 2 года назад +8

    really funny ...your struggles with that octopus...also loved the little anecedote about the two v notches to stop the lobster swimming in circles! Laughed out loud, love your content and your presentation John. Really good entertainment....thank you !

  • @paulgriffiths5999
    @paulgriffiths5999 2 года назад +37

    fantastic video, I always enjoy them. I know there is little room for sentiment in this environment but I really felt for the Octupus, trying its best to survive. Maybe I am getting too old but their intelligence, compared to the lobsters, is like comparing Einstein to a brick. Please keep the videos coming.

    • @magicaardvark1
      @magicaardvark1 2 года назад +6

      Yeah I don't really approve of eating octopus, but I gather from the news that there's an over-abundance of our eight-armed friends around the Cornish coast right now, so taking one for the pot (especially a kraken of the deep like that one) is more acceptable

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Their population in recent years has absolutely exploded. I could take 5 a day and still wouldn’t even scratch the surface.

    • @matthewhudson5685
      @matthewhudson5685 2 года назад +1

      I agree.
      Once I learned how intelligent octopuses are, I stopped eating them. It's not like eating lobster or crab -basically sea bugs. You feel bad for the octopus. Like eating a dolphin.

    • @JazzFunkNobby1964
      @JazzFunkNobby1964 2 года назад

      @@matthewhudson5685 You eat Dolphins?

    • @matthewhudson5685
      @matthewhudson5685 2 года назад +2

      @@JazzFunkNobby1964 NO! Never would. Because I knew how intelligent they were. I didn't understand that about octopuses. Once I learned more about them, I stopped eating them.

  • @markielpilos
    @markielpilos 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for the new video and being a great role model, Uncle John Fish Locker. Sometimes I wish everyone followed half of your mindset in conservation and the effort you put in to do things the right way that is safer. Even that would make our world a little bit better, I think.
    I hope you and your family are well and that your freezer is full.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      No matter where you are or what you’re doing, do something to make it better. 😊🐙🦀🦞

  • @floormee
    @floormee Год назад +3

    Seeing you argue with the crabs and octopus is such a pick me up! So funny!

  • @natureisallpowerful
    @natureisallpowerful 2 года назад +3

    I always cheer when you successfully say "she sheds her shell"
    thanks mate,mint video, that's me boro accent coming out🤣

  • @7rays
    @7rays Год назад +6

    Another glass sea and a brilliant sky…AND a giant octopus! Awesome!

  • @olivianiederbruning3462
    @olivianiederbruning3462 2 года назад +22

    Another wonderful video? Amazing work, lovely content. As someone with a fear of the ocean who wants to try this one day, I get to see what it's like a bit. Your videos always bring a smile to my face, and I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy watching them.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +4

      I am glad you enjoy the videos Olivia. 😊🦀🦞

  • @dougjordan1544
    @dougjordan1544 2 года назад +5

    I admire your confidence in putting your hand into a pot without fear of being nipped by a crab or lobster. I enjoyed your videos on your trip to the USA and remind me of their small but ferocious swimming crabs that seem to be able to do back flips to bite your fingers. I wondered how you set about picking up lobsters/crabs when they are in one of your pots without being nipped.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +3

      You will see in some of our shore foraging videos how I go about holding tricky crabs and lobsters. 😊👍🏻🦀🦞

  • @PilzE.
    @PilzE. 2 года назад +3

    Just sat down to a bowl of strawberries and cream, sun is shining on a pleasant Sunday afternoon, and, a new Fish Locker video pops up, yep, life is good! 😁

    • @PilzE.
      @PilzE. 2 года назад +1

      LOL, man versus octopus, definite idea for a new series there, John! You could invite guests on and all sorts! Who will brave the octopus in the octagon? 💪 🐙

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +3

      Haha. Men being carried out by stretcher all covered in sucker marks. 🤣🐙

    • @PilzE.
      @PilzE. 2 года назад

      @@TheFishLocker Until Jim enters the ring, then everyone gets a full belly! 👨‍🍳🍽👌

  • @chrisdavison2022
    @chrisdavison2022 2 года назад +13

    Dealing with that octopus has really raised my curiosity on how to handle, despatch, butcher, then eventually cook them.... So looking forward to that....

  • @markg3025
    @markg3025 Год назад +4

    John I like your approach to sustainable lobster trapping.

  • @aussiegypsy62
    @aussiegypsy62 2 года назад +6

    What a gorgeous day!! -and the water is stunning! I love watching you bring up pots it’s like lucky dip literally!!! Lol cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 xx

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      I really enjoy hauling our pots. Always excited to see what’s in them. 😊🦀🦞🐙

  • @ericlakota1847
    @ericlakota1847 2 года назад +1

    So much respect to guy like this they care more about fish wild life management because it his life that lobster with all the eggs that was to small is his future great guy

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻🦞

  • @darrenquirk2269
    @darrenquirk2269 2 года назад +28

    The new pots look good John. I'm looking forward to seeing the Octopus cooked, assuming you ever got him out of that bucket 🪣 🐙😁

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +9

      Haha. Cooking video in editing.

    • @TheMerlin672
      @TheMerlin672 2 года назад +2

      I'm looking forward to that, too. I think the last time I had Octopus for tea was when we lived in Malta many years ago, and it wasn't the rubbery mess that you tend to get here.

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver 2 года назад +2

      John - Was the octopus in your lobster pot trying to hide, obtain his own dinner or just after the bait in there?

    • @paulstemmet2626
      @paulstemmet2626 2 года назад +2

      Easy recipe popular in Spain. Large pot filled with boiling water, hold octopus by the head ( no need to be alive we buy frozen ones ) and dip the tentacles all the way into the boiling water lift up and dip again three times then put whole octopus in and allow to cook +- 30 minutes if a toothpick enters the top of leg easily it’s cooked. Here in Spain they put a large potato in with the octopus and when cooked, once cooled these are the sliced and plated on a serving platter the cold octopus tentacles then scissor cut in thin rounds and spread on top of the potato. A little salt and pimento is sprinkled on and a good sprinkling of olive oil and then enjoyed with cold frosty and crusty bread. The cooked octopus whole or legs freeze well so no need to run out at any time.

    • @JazzFunkNobby1964
      @JazzFunkNobby1964 2 года назад +1

      @@mstrdiver The Octopus wanted to be on RUclips.

  • @Betsy-R
    @Betsy-R 2 года назад +2

    So much work to have to toss most back. So proud of this guy’s integrity!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      Simply doing what I feel is right. I hope others will see this and follow the example. 😊🦀🦞

  • @donttuga9310
    @donttuga9310 2 года назад +4

    Oh that weather. I said it before and I'll say it again, I love your videos while also being jealous of you for getting to live on the coast like that. Thanks for the great video and God Bless.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      On a fine day there’s nowhere better. 👍🏻🐙

  • @TobiLaroux
    @TobiLaroux 2 года назад +2

    Thankfully it was a calm day, imagine pulling up the red pots while you got choppy water lol. Can't wait to see the video of Jim cooking the Octopus.

  • @Warmachine_23
    @Warmachine_23 2 года назад +3

    I always love seeing the occasional octopus, and man this one's a fighter.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      He went a full 10 rounds didn’t he. 🤣

  • @shayaledoux6233
    @shayaledoux6233 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful video put a smile on my face an the beauty of the ocean, was amazing . My dad passed away Thursday. He was 88 . We watched a few of your videos an he really enjoyed them. I know he was laughing at that octopus, cause I had tears running down my face I was laughing so hard! They say octopus are escape artists- also looked like they stick well also! Thank you so much for what you do, an for sharing!!! Blessed Be !!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Haha. Honestly it was like fighting with 2 stone of chewing gum with a mind for mischief!!! I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish you a better day. 😊💙🐙

  • @pauliusrastikis9541
    @pauliusrastikis9541 2 года назад +1

    I fully remember fish company was bringing with eggs and etc lobsters. After complaining no lobster available. I'm so happy to see this guy preventing catching with V notches

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Just doing what I feel is right. 😊🦞

  • @hehawbuggeraw8203
    @hehawbuggeraw8203 2 года назад +3

    Can't help but smile and feel good when watching your videos, thanks bud

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      It is our pleasure. I am glad that you enjoy our content. 😊🐙🦞

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 Год назад +2

    As soon as he mentioned going to the hairdressers with his mom as a kid while holding the octopus I lost it

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Год назад +1

      Haha. Only folks of a certain age will know what I mean.

  • @justwinks1553
    @justwinks1553 2 года назад +3

    Truly cannot wait for the octopus Edition of the catch and cook. Great episode

  • @tazzie2shoos
    @tazzie2shoos 2 года назад +2

    Enjoyed the video. The new lobster pots are earning their keep and that octopus made me laugh, I'll certainly be watching Spargo's kitchen cook-up.

  • @henryloveridge3824
    @henryloveridge3824 2 года назад +6

    Brilliant fishing 🎣

  • @samgarrod4781
    @samgarrod4781 2 года назад +1

    "Hold still love. You know whats gona happen." My number 1 chat up line 😋

  • @stevenclements1090
    @stevenclements1090 2 года назад +3

    You have to love John and his family they are great people, they love the marine life in Cornwall and enjoy harvesting sustainably at the right time of season taking what mother nature provides, a great example is set in this share where notching of a female which does not hold eggs is v-notched as she is known as a breeding female to protect her going forwards, this will provides hundreds of thousands of spawn for future generations, 👍

  • @keithcollings7695
    @keithcollings7695 2 года назад +2

    Sunday night treat yet again. Very entertaining video, looking forward to Jim’s cooking of the octopus. Thanks John

  • @at7595
    @at7595 2 года назад +3

    Morning John! Nice day! I love watching hauling pots!

  • @neenahopkins4273
    @neenahopkins4273 2 года назад +1

    that wrestle with the octopus made me chuckle hilalrious

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      He wasn’t giving up was he? 🤣🐙

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark2188 2 года назад +3

    Some great pots and can't wait to see what Jim does with the octopus

  • @jackmchammocklashing224
    @jackmchammocklashing224 2 года назад +2

    As a Townie I found this very informative and of great interest THANK YOU

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      It is my pleasure Jack, I am glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to our channel. 👍🏻😊🦞

  • @-UrbanSurvivor
    @-UrbanSurvivor 2 года назад +8

    What a session, that was one of the best hauls ive ever seen you take, that was wonderful, love the new pots, really interesting variation of species, am curious to know if that was down to the pots or the positioning of them in deeper water, so will await the next haul of those ones with eager anticipation, another great video John

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      Pots can be the best in the world but if you don’t put them in the right place they won’t fish.

  • @shaunrowlands9502
    @shaunrowlands9502 3 месяца назад +1

    I've been watching you for a while now, I did message you about the shore caught bass record you still have. But forget about that, you do what's right and it's great to watch, educating the kids on the rules of what they catch and what to do moving forward , I'll be a life long supporter guaranteed, you a a teacher/fisherman of the sea and anyone who is new to this should watch you no matter what, can't wait for the next video, have a great weekend

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 месяца назад

      Thank you. I get so many messages I often can’t keep up with everything. All the best and enjoy the videos. 👍🏻🎣

  • @frankferreira5705
    @frankferreira5705 2 года назад +3

    In my experience, when Octopus sheltered "upside down" like that there was usually some heavy weather coming. Those red pots seem to be doing the trick, well done. :)

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      So far so good. Let’s hope they continue to work well. 👍🏻🦞🐙

    • @craven1749
      @craven1749 2 года назад

      @@TheFishLocker john is that you tell me im a winner or is it some scammer talking through here so its not so publicly noticeable.

  • @brendstocks2068
    @brendstocks2068 2 года назад +1

    Helping my second hip replacement surgery rehab- thank you John

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts6594 2 года назад +4

    Yup no rocking and rolling on this haul John 👍🏼, looked a fantastic day on the water, had to chuckle about the octopus-n-a bucket catch and cook ! KFC did it with chicken 🤣👍🏼👍🏼. Look forward to see what Jim has in store, your efforts are appreciated mate.👍🏼👍🏼🐙🦞

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      My pleasure bud, glad you enjoyed joining me. 😊🐙🦞

  • @vampyrjavel
    @vampyrjavel Год назад +1

    As soon as you said "stay down there and stay out of trouble" My brain goes. oh boi are there going to be trouble and later you pan down and there is an octopus tucked onto all the things it could I am just dying of laughter. Thanks for sharing your lobster pot adventures. Love em!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  Год назад

      That octopus really did give me the run around didn’t he. 🤣🐙

  • @alanwllms5172
    @alanwllms5172 2 года назад +3

    Hello John, I watched last week’s with the enormous octopus, then read in local press about the numbers off Cornwall. This week’s definitely shows that. And soon it will be time for dustbin lid jelly fish by the thousands

  • @ivy9922
    @ivy9922 2 года назад +1

    I started laughing when you lifted the bucket by the octopus. Can't wait to see what Jim does with it.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      He was really hanging on in there wasn’t he!!’

  • @theturquoisedream9244
    @theturquoisedream9244 2 года назад +5

    Really enjoy your videos, what a wonderful way to start the day!

  • @sherrirowan5049
    @sherrirowan5049 Год назад

    So awesome to see this. The sound of those suckers popping free of the trap… so funny. I’d love to see this all in person. Thanks a million for sharing these videos. Love it.

    • @LordNecron
      @LordNecron Год назад

      Octopus - Nature's Bubblewrap

  • @EvilAndy-os6bz
    @EvilAndy-os6bz 2 года назад +3

    Always informative and fun. Best channel out here.

  • @joshkelley8102
    @joshkelley8102 2 года назад +2

    You have the best tactic of showing your catch on RUclips well done perfect view of catch I really appreciate being able to see all the other RUclipsrs throw back this l their catch to fast to view well.....

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      I am glad you think the setup works well. I made the platform and camera mount myself to hopefully make the videos better. 👍🏻😊🐙🦞

  • @chrisroberts511
    @chrisroberts511 2 года назад +3

    Superb videos..always interesting and educational...keep them coming...please

  • @richardmullins1883
    @richardmullins1883 2 года назад +1

    That V notch thing about swimming in circles is true. That's why haggis have 1 wing bigger than the other so they can fly circling around the top of the mountains.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Very clever. I didn’t know that about wild haggis.

  • @trevorthorn5011
    @trevorthorn5011 2 года назад +3

    Great video as always John with a great makes a big difference look forward to cooking the octopus keep up the good work

  • @villagevillage2400
    @villagevillage2400 5 месяцев назад +1

    You can tell you've been doing this a while when you chuck your undersized lobsters neatly into the one part of the sea's surface that is within camera shot!! 👌👌

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  5 месяцев назад +1

      Haha. We did have someone at the start saying we were throwing them into a bucket out of sight on the side of the boat. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @UKSpearo
    @UKSpearo 2 года назад +3

    Awesome stuff dude! Wish we still had that stunning clarity now! Was minging today, 2-4m at best.
    Great haul in the pots! So many octopus about right now its mad! I was chatting to one of the commercial potters at Mylor today and he said they have never known so many.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I speak to them quite a fair bit. Crazy isn’t it. 👍🏻🐙

  • @cliffbennett4504
    @cliffbennett4504 2 года назад +2

    Love my Sunday evening catch up , thanks again John

  • @dorthyariaens5516
    @dorthyariaens5516 2 года назад +4

    Beautiful film! I just subscribed and surely will enjoy further surprising films. Being from the Netherlands I nonetheless managed to understand most of what you told. At first I guessed you were somewhere near the Scottish coast, but learned in fact it is Cornwall. Thanks for this beautiful look into some sealife and the way you respectfully preserve it for may be the future. Good luck!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Welcome to our channel. I am from the NE of the U.K. but we live and film a lot of our content in Cornwall.

    • @neiloconnor9349
      @neiloconnor9349 2 года назад

      @@TheFishLocker Thanks for stating your origins. I thought that sounded like a proper Yorkshire accent.

  • @johnhaylett3643
    @johnhaylett3643 2 года назад +15

    question john purely because im nosey , have you ever kept a note of the baits you put in your pots just to see if lobsters have a preference or if one bait catches more crabs than lobsters or maybe one bait is not worth the effort

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Of course I have. 99% of what you see me do is the product of time and effort, experimentation and thought.

    • @johnhaylett3643
      @johnhaylett3643 2 года назад

      do hope i didnt cause offence john its just that my only experience of what goes into a pot as bait is from my childhood when i lived in cromer [60 years ago] when the commercial boys used any & everything so long as it was free or very very cheap as in well past its sell by date ,every thing from dogfish & roker down to smelts & butts .even read stories of long ago when they used fresh water bream when it was still legal

  • @eddelavega3772
    @eddelavega3772 2 года назад

    John you are indeed an epitome of the word "integrity..." doing the right thing even no one is looking" Good job dear Sir.. with folks like you I know our oceans will be in great shape! Cheers!!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      I have always been the same. Even to my detriment. When asked I answer. If I don’t have my integrity what else is worth having?

  • @auburnjewels2
    @auburnjewels2 2 года назад +3

    Lol! The octopus was a pill but it made me laugh! I can't wait to see the cooked version!🏖😎

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Video in editing. 😊👍🏻🐙

    • @auburnjewels2
      @auburnjewels2 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFishLocker Thank you!! Somehow I knew that!😂 It was your face after the phone call that gave you away!😁

  • @phil7301
    @phil7301 2 года назад +2

    That sky, gorgeous !!!!!
    Great watching again John, cheers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @pauldodge1071
    @pauldodge1071 2 года назад +6

    Hi John, have you seen Australian cray pots, they are made from cane and are round, not sure of legal regulations, but I wonder if they would catch lobsters as crayfish are quite similar. They look a lot lighter than your pots.
    Great vid as usual.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +2

      Can you send me a link to the Fishlocker workshop? I’ll take a look. 👍🏻🦞

  • @rootpotato
    @rootpotato 2 года назад +1

    Maybe this is where the expression 'Pot Luck' comes from . . . Can't wait to see Jim's recipe for the Alien Face-Hugger!

  • @shimxininahi8024
    @shimxininahi8024 2 года назад +4

    You're an impressive chap. Glad to see the lobster fishery is wisely being look after with care. If others don't do it there will not be anything left to pick up again.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. I am simply doing what I feel is right.

  • @PatBot
    @PatBot 2 года назад +1

    Jim will have his hands full with that Octopus John.
    Thanks for another great upload mate!

  • @rogerebert5122
    @rogerebert5122 2 года назад +4

    Another consistently excellent video. 🇺🇸

  • @Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    @Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 2 года назад +1

    Never even realised that pots were used by lone fisherman and not solely commercial until these vids. Making me want a boat more though

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      You need to check your local IFCA for the regulations on unlicensed fishermen. 👍🏻

  • @Betsy-R
    @Betsy-R 2 года назад +3

    Watching you wrestle with that octopus and you saying he has more arms than I have made me laugh out loud. Newcomer to your channel-so fascinating! Such effort! How often do you get octopuses 🐙 in your pots? This is my second octopus in as many videos. Thank you for your positivity and information!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      The local population of octopus has exploded. They are not a common capture here.

    • @Betsy-R
      @Betsy-R 2 года назад

      @@TheFishLocker so do you find that you are competing with octopus for the critters you are hoping for? I was curious & watched a video of an octopus “looting” crab pots and leaving the empty carcasses behind!

  • @colinwhite5355
    @colinwhite5355 2 года назад +1

    Ah, that’s my Sunday night therapy out of the way, now ready to face another Monday. Cheers, yet another engrossing video.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it colin. 👍🏻🐙

  • @gerryneill1805
    @gerryneill1805 2 года назад +4

    John I love the honesty of your work, always playing by the rules.. I'm sure there are people out there that take all sorts out of the waters without measuring etc. well done my friend. if you ever come to Ireland fishing I'd love to see a video or even meet you

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +4

      I am simply doing and living by what I feel is right. Several of my personal minimum landing sizes are far greater than the legal just because I don’t think legal is big enough.

    • @gerryneill1805
      @gerryneill1805 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFishLocker and as I've said in previous videos several times I always love when you visit Jim. Got super excited when you said the octopus is going to Jim's kitchen I honestly can't wait for it

  • @noeldenney7782
    @noeldenney7782 Год назад +1

    Just a tip on the Occy...leave him in the bucket till you get back and fill with fresh water...he will come out believe me...

  • @richieb9082
    @richieb9082 2 года назад +6

    Great vid as usual. Are there designated areas your allowed to put your pots down or can you put them anywhere and what stops someone taking your pots?

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +3

      Nothing stops someone stealing your pots. Just morality.

  • @corbfisher
    @corbfisher 2 года назад +1

    That octopus was thinking, "Please, Jim, be down at the local pub and be unavailable for the catch and cook!" Another fascinating video.

  • @andrewrussell1678
    @andrewrussell1678 2 года назад +3

    I grew up in the fishing twin villages of Kingsand/Cawsand in the 70s and eighties after my first ten years in Bristol. I loved it when I was able to go out as a kid doing what you do, nets aswell , Progressed to bigger boats dredging etc but ended up as a lorry driver. My brother has just left the industry. Great video to watch,Ive subscribed. Odd Cornish accent though-which village ?

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Welcome to the channel Andrew, I’m actually from the NE. Just married a Cornish lass.

  • @andreaschapman9886
    @andreaschapman9886 2 года назад +3

    Always interesting and uplifting John, you are a good ambassador for marine sustainability and protection which is just one reason I watch your channel, that octopus was a good size and will make a good meal, thanks for cheering me up on a quiet Sunday night.👍🐙🦞😀

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      It is our pleasure. Have a wonderful day and stay safe. 😊🐙💙

  • @englishkernigit8294
    @englishkernigit8294 2 года назад +2

    So very jealous of you right now. What a fantastic office!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Doesn’t get much better does it. 😊🦀🦞🐙

  • @randlevawdrey6457
    @randlevawdrey6457 2 года назад +3

    Did you end up using the dogfish as bait for the other pots? Can't wait to see the octopus cook-up.

  • @LanceMcCormick
    @LanceMcCormick 2 года назад +2

    Doing an awesome job! Walked in on my wife watching your video, she was laughing with you about the octopus! I have feed her many of the 8 leggers!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Haha. I am glad that the whole family can watch our videos and enjoy them. 😊🐙

  • @LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft
    @LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft 2 месяца назад +1

    I just found your channel and I really enjoy it. I live near the Chesapeake Bay in the USA, so I'm not a stranger to fishing or running some pots. But it's great to see the different species you catch which are quite different than ours on this side of the "pond." Cheers, Dan

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 месяца назад

      Welcome to our channel Dan. All the best sir.

  • @flashtheoriginal
    @flashtheoriginal 2 месяца назад +2

    Fascinating. And absolutely educational. I have subscribed and looking forward to future videos

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 месяца назад

      Thank you and welcome to the channel.

  • @Jd-fors
    @Jd-fors 2 года назад +1

    I like the way you explain things as if I were in the boat with you…

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Thank you. I am glad it feels that way. 😊

  • @angelgonzalez6393
    @angelgonzalez6393 2 года назад

    John, it gives me pride and great pleasure to see you fish with such care for the Sea and what it provides. I'm a hunter and a fisherman and when we respect what God has provided for Us we not only think of now but also the future of our planet. Brother I would love to fish with anytime.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      A true hunter has care and respect for the natural world. He understands his place in it and is a steward for the ecosystem. 😊

  • @JohnnyLaps
    @JohnnyLaps 2 года назад +1

    Thanks John.. great fun and learning.

  • @trentfox6436
    @trentfox6436 2 года назад +1

    As soon as I saw the thumbnail I thought about Jim cooking the octopus I wish I could join you Jim’s dishes always look amazing

  • @darrenbrock5286
    @darrenbrock5286 2 года назад +1

    Honest guy who you can tell likes his job 👌

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      I love what I do. 😊👍🏻🐙🦞

  • @johnlord8337
    @johnlord8337 2 года назад +2

    Crabster pots. time to have a crab boil and mix all these up in a pressure cooker, with corn, carrot, celery, potatoes, and cob corn, and drizzled butter and crab boil. Awesome.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      They’d come out all black covered in ink. 🤣

  • @keithhaynes8079
    @keithhaynes8079 2 года назад +1

    Thank you John again love watching your video everyone is different take care mate.

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 2 года назад +1

    Well those new pots seem to work John, thank you for the upload, smashing, regards to you & your family. 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      So far so good. Have a lovely day Jacqui. 😊🐙

  • @jeanetteburton9873
    @jeanetteburton9873 7 месяцев назад +1

    Re-watching 1/24/24, love you guys so much.

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  7 месяцев назад +1

      I’m glad that you enjoy the videos so much you enjoy watching them again.

  • @rickjanicki3705
    @rickjanicki3705 2 года назад +1

    People often describe difficult things as "like trying to get an octopus in a string bag". You've actually managed it, without trying!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад +1

      Haha. It wasn’t easy. 🐙

    • @rickjanicki3705
      @rickjanicki3705 2 года назад

      @@TheFishLocker looking forward to the octopus cook up episode of Spargo's kitchen.

  • @vietucfamilythi1086
    @vietucfamilythi1086 2 года назад +2

    Awesome. I love your video and thanks for your sharing

  • @alvinchew3234
    @alvinchew3234 2 года назад +1

    Alway Good to see a Very Happy man doing what he loves. Keep up ur Good work. Enjoyed your videos. Stay Safe

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      That is exactly it. I’m simply sharing what I love doing. 😊🦞🐙

  • @charlie418791
    @charlie418791 2 года назад +2

    Mr. Octopus is gonna taste awesome. One of my favorite seafoods. I'll be watching Jim cook it up. Cheers , John.👍🍺🍺👍

  • @richardprescott6322
    @richardprescott6322 2 года назад +1

    Great episode as ever and the weather not being minging just made me laugh. Not heard that in many years

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      Haha. That’s a fine northern saying. 😉

  • @shelleygibson3219
    @shelleygibson3219 2 года назад +1

    That octopus added great comedy!!

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker  2 года назад

      He sure gave me the run around didn’t he. 🤣🐙