Commercial Fishing - A Day in the Life of a Commercial Monkfish Fisherman

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Жыл бұрын

Today I join Mikey on the Commercial Fishing Vessel Julie Girl offshore from the coast of Cornwall. I am spending a day in the life of a Monkfish fisherman. Monkfish is another name for Anglerfish. These are a deepwater species of fish that lives on the seabed luring in and ambushing its prey. We work his commercial nets, then prep, clean and land the catch. Mikey sells much of his catch direct through his fb group - groups/27525...
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@scottessery100 Жыл бұрын

I really love these commercial videos Please do more if you can 😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

That’s the plan Scott. 😉

@maxl3189 Жыл бұрын

I got some

@mistery00t29 Жыл бұрын

Monkfish reminds me of my mother in law. Especially when you were holding it.

@seanleicester4018 Жыл бұрын

😂

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jamesdavies8895 Жыл бұрын

😂

@davidmackeown9318 Жыл бұрын

High praise indeed.

@chrishale6190 Жыл бұрын

😂

@scottessery100 Жыл бұрын

Such hard work and most people don’t understand Thanks for showing us what it’s like

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

That’s very true.

@cheenythegreat Жыл бұрын

I love this series. If you have the resources, please continue showing us how different commercial fishermen work.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I shall do what I can. 😊👍🏻

@CLIVETHE125 Жыл бұрын

Two Fishermen working in tandem together ,fantastic to watch ..👌

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

One thing my time aboard boats has taught me is the importance of teamwork. 😊👍🏻

@davidwilkinson333 Жыл бұрын

Another fascinating episode. You hit that one out of the park again, as our cousins across the Pond would say. Well done and keep them coming, John 😀

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you David and have a brilliant day mate. I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Please if you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. 👍🏻

@cornishfishingsailing2892 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these commercial episodes please keep it up

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I’ll do my best. 😉👍🏻

@jaycfc6955 Жыл бұрын

I have a lot of respect for fishermen like Mikey Out on his own in all types of weather not knowing if the days catch will be productive, doing everything himself. At least today he had you with him John to lighten the load. Take care John Jason

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

He is a grafter that is for absolutely certain!! Much respect for them single handed working boys.

@maxl3189 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes a second can make it harder but that's all down to sea hours

@JohnnyLaps Жыл бұрын

John you said better stuff was coming after Cuttlefish,and you were right! My favorite table fish is Monk fish.Handsome devil's are they not?😊Thanks Mate,love your content.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying this series of videos. Many more to come hopefully. 😉👍🏻

@dariosotherradio Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these views into the lives and trades of fishermen!

@lilytheboycat Жыл бұрын

One of Canada's best loved folk singer, Stan Rogers, sings about fishing and life on the sea. Enchanting sea shanties.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure mate. I hope people find these videos interesting and educational 😊👍🏻

@jacquibradley1598 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the upload John, regards to the family, and greetings from Cyprus. 🦞🦞🐟🐟

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jacqui. Have a lovely day.

@tastyneck Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this, and the cuttlefish, behind the scenes videos, John. Both were super interesting and informational . I found them super interesting. I also appreciated that you took the time to educate about the animals themselves and showcasing the sustainability and environmental decisions and processed used by the fishermen.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad that the information all transferred well in the videos.

@homer1033 Жыл бұрын

Really great video love how you show the small time commercial fisherman and great catches of the Monk Fish. Really Interesting video can't wait for the next instalment

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am doing my best to show the smaller more sustainable operators within the commercial industry. 😊👍🏻

@BenLowe-sm5ve Жыл бұрын

This is a very good new series you’ve got, an unbiased view of the Cornish fishing industry under 10metre incredibly sustainable

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Shedding a light on a world that very few are able to experience. 😊👍🏻

@criffermaclennan Жыл бұрын

Monks truly have a face only a mother could love lol....good too see such targeted and low impact fishing,need more like that

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad that transferred across on the video Christopher. Very low impact and highly effective targeted fishing.

@stuartbromley5328 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting ,and I do like the conservation style of fishing ....no un intended by catch .......that monk tail will taste fantastic

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I hope these videos can help to show that it’s not all super trawlers and unsustainable methods.

@Valhalla-trucks-123 Жыл бұрын

These videos are brilliant John proper educational 😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you think so mate. If you think your mates would enjoy them please share them on. 😊👍🏻

@Rose.Of.Hizaki Жыл бұрын

The absolute resilience of Mikey. I dont think i would have the patience to do a job like this. Especially when youre constantly having to untangle whatever you've caught in the net. That would absolutely drive me wild!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

The real disgusting part is the seals. His hauls this last time were completely destroyed. Not eaten entirely, just bitten and mangled so they couldn’t be sold. Worthless. So 4 days solid graft for barely covering costs.

@Rose.Of.Hizaki Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Never mind heart breaking. Absolutely soul crushing! 😂I would have thought he would have kept the seal mangled ones and sold them on to crab boats to use as bait. Same goes for your cuttlefish video. Even if its dead it can still be sold and used for shore fishing or to bait a pot. Loving these sort of videos and hope to see more!

@elainewilliams3025 Жыл бұрын

Great to watch although how you fathom the net. Looks all jumbled to me. Love your explanation of the rock that was brought up and that tiny star fish, how lovely. Good catch in that blue box too. 👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eliane. Have a lovely day. 😊

@colallison6152 Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Great vid!. I quite often watch the boats go out from Folkestone harbour. Great to see these traditions still surviving.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed joining me mate.

@mattholmes2589 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video just what I needed while it's quiet at work. Brilliant way to catch fish.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Have a good one bud.

@mikeockler7121 Жыл бұрын

It still boggles my mind that those nets don't get more tangled than the do when you haul them. And that brown edible was massive! Thank you as always for sharing, John. Tight lines! ....and nets too! 🤣

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate. Best wishes and take care. 😊👍🏻

@mikeockler7121 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker will do 🫡

@Phil144gbp Жыл бұрын

Nice and steady away,I'm used to bigger trawlers,used to love cooking monk tail fresh nowt better everyone should try it once in a life time Great video again John 👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I agree. Delicious aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

@Judy82154 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s A lot of work! Great video!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It sure is!! 😊👍🏻

@nsean479 Жыл бұрын

How times have change, at one time Monkfish was used as a poor mans Scampi because it was so cheap. Now it's an expensive fish to buy as most of the top restaurants have it on the menu. Great video John.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Must have been before my time mate. 🤣

@beanysfishing2555 Жыл бұрын

years ago, originally monkfish was angel shark, but the numbers got low, so anglerfish because the new monkfish.

@nsean479 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Making me feel old now John 🤣

@maxl3189 Жыл бұрын

@@beanysfishing2555 Angel sharks are different, we call them a skate here I believe

@beanysfishing2555 Жыл бұрын

@@maxl3189 yeah, the are a different species from angler fish. They look like a flattened shark

@standup4urrights438 Жыл бұрын

Another good and informative video into the life of a commercial fisherman,. You said that the channel was going to cover more of these adventures,a total education to myself and anyone else watching. Great viewing 👌 👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Yes I plan to cover as many different type of content and method as we can. Hopefully people with find the videos interesting and educational. 😊👍🏻

@phil7301 Жыл бұрын

They do taste lovely don't they!? I watched a chap in Polperro off loading his catch of monkfish, he let me and the nipper have a close look , 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Gruesome looking aren’t they.

@chelseamorning608 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining how his method was low impact on the environment, minimizing my fear of overfishing. I'd suggest putting the explanation about the efficiency of the nets in the middle of the video instead of the end because at one point I was getting worried about taking so many breeders out of the population. I kept watching because I knew you wouldn't work with someone who was harming the environment and I'm glad I watched to the end. Great work!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you trusted me and the process. 😉👍🏻

@Keatso11 Жыл бұрын

That was a great episode, love the mix that your doing 👌👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. 😉👍🏻

@-UrbanSurvivor Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a series this is turning out to be, really fascinating to see how these things are done, and really love seeing the sustainable methods that youve shown us so far, awesome content John, thanks to all involved in creating this, cant wait for the next one

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure mate. I truly hope that people find the videos interesting and educational. Please, if you think there is anyone else who would enjoy the content. Can you share it on with them. I’d really appreciate it. 😊👍🏻

@-UrbanSurvivor Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker Shared

@geoffreystaines2227 Жыл бұрын

I reckon you could have looped those net hauls about 4x each and I would still have watched it. It is so mesmerising

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I could watch this type of thing for hours too!! I love it!!

@trig6712 Жыл бұрын

amazing Great never ceases to surprise me

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I’ll take that as a compliment 😊👍🏻

@PatBot Жыл бұрын

Really like watching these commercial fishing vids John, thanks for the upload mate.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Any time bud. Please share them on, I’d really appreciate it.

@terryhowie3099 Жыл бұрын

Great video John! The monk fish almost looks prehistoric. Utmost respect to Mikey making an honest living on what God provides.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

He does this all single handed too!!!

@franiannarone8196 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, such a weird fish - mother nature!!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Very interesting looking aren’t they!! 🤣

@dragonbowlsupper Жыл бұрын

this is a really cool look into the life of a small commercial fisherman

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Dinky-IMO Жыл бұрын

Fantastic day! And really interesting to see how some of the smaller commercial guys fish 👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational mate. It’s not all super trawlers and harmful methods.

@lillianphillips9969 Жыл бұрын

Interesting looking fish for sure! The net looks dreadful to detangle though 😮

@oldbloke135 Жыл бұрын

It came up very clean, no sea weed, so once the fish are out it probably just takes a bit of a shake. Because it is strung between two ropes it can't really tangle itself much. I'm impressed by how selective it is, almost nothing but what they were trying to catch.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Hi Lillian, exactly as oldbloke has said you simply shake and pull the net slightly and most tangles comes free. It is untangled as you go and shot back afterwards.

@SaltwaterAngler Жыл бұрын

Well I’ve learnt a load more this week too ! Love seeing those nets come up from the deep. Thanks for this new series great armchair viewing

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure mate. I hope people find this series of videos interesting and educational. Shedding light on a world that very few people get to experience. It is not all super trawlers and indiscriminate killing. Many commercial fishermen operate sustainably and with conscious thought for the future of the fishery.

@stewwilliams1537 Жыл бұрын

These videos remind me of my granddad.....a hook and line troll fisherman. He was out of Vancouver BC Canada and caught his share of what was in season at the time. Salmon ,halibut etc. Thank you for this, the memories are wonderful 👍. Keep up the good work! Thanks again

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a lot of fun to do!! Have a wonderful day Stew.

@stewwilliams1537 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker I unfortunately was never out on the boat.....it got dropped in drydock and was unsalvageable. So grampy retired from the boats. We did do the shopping on the docks on occasion though.

@davidbutler1931 Жыл бұрын

fantastic video John, very interesting, how you stopped those nets tangling beats me, well done😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It’s a practiced hand that makes the difficult seem simple. 😉👍🏻

@davidbutler1931 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker you are deffo that John👾

@TexaTim Жыл бұрын

Another good one and one of the best eating there is. Love the vids from across the pond!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. Take care sir. 👍🏻🎣

@mikebennett6713aceadventures Жыл бұрын

John, that was great, one of the best tasting fish. I love monk fish. What he didn’t mention was the liver of the monk fish is one of the best delicacies you can get from the sea. Served in great sushi restaurants. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must on my list. I love the monk fish liver. You won’t regret it, I promise. Thanks again mate….. your the best my friend.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I did chat to him about that. You need to be very delicate when gutting them to remove the liver intact. It’s not for me personally but not everything is for everyone. 😊👍🏻

@mikebennett6713aceadventures Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker worth trying?

@liewhaoyu1761 Жыл бұрын

As a consultant working a very stressful and busy schedule, your videos bring me a sense of calm and peace whenever I watch them. Not to mention, they are so educational too! Keep up the good work sir!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

That is wonderful, I am glad that we may bring you some peace.

@kenpenfold5961 Жыл бұрын

Hi John thats was interesting Christ they do have a massive North and south on them 😅I don't know about fish hooks to catch them how about a butchers meat hook 😊,I have had monk fish in a restaurant expensive but very nice especially when its cooked by a chef. No disrespect ment to the chap that cooks for you enjoy your meal mate 😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Jim is a chef, so there is no offence caused. 😉🤣

@tabitharaybon4241 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your continued content

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@kevinbaker4907 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly efficient ( through damn hard work ) method of fishing, having no by- catch is phenomenal ! Utilising the richness of the sea is shorely ( ha-ha ) the way to keep sustainable food coming to our tables. Hunting , gathering and fishing are only achievable with a great understanding of nature, most 'Farming' methods seem to be purely exploitative, not to mention insanely destructive. Keep up the good work John, best wishes to you, your friends and family.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad that point came across in the video and you picked up on it. It has to be the way forward doesn’t it!! It just makes sense!!

@jamesdehaan6362 Жыл бұрын

Watching this really makes want to go fishing again, thank you so much.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure Dean. I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Please if you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. 👍🏻

@shereeduffill5161 Жыл бұрын

What can you say about these last 2 vlogs apart from "bloody brilliant" Great content J.l keep up the great content and all the very best to u and all your family, Gary and Sheree.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much you two. I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Please if you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. Have a wonderful day Gary and Sheree and take care. 😊

@ianturner3033 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video John. Thank you.👏 So nice to see the fishermen having respect for their quarry and also the envinment and other species. 🫡 That must be a frantic job if he normally does that on his own.😲 Total respect.❤️ Thank you for sharing, take care and stay safe.😷

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I don’t know how he does it all on his Todd!! Madness!!

@godzillas6301 Жыл бұрын

Great series showing the commercial aspect . Lots of `who knew` going on here .

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Please if you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. 👍🏻

@mjadams5829 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this video. First time i've seen one live. Such an interesting fish....thanks!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@vinnieleader Жыл бұрын

What a truly amazing insight into a day as a commercial fisherman. The work that goes into what ends up on our plates. Thank you to you both in giving me a knowledgeable view of the hard work our fishermen and women do.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is our pleasure Vincent. 😊👍🏻

@fatfish6839 Жыл бұрын

Great video again john Its good to let people see and understand about commercial fish ... .its not ALL bad as you explained 👌

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

That is what I hope these videos can teach people. It’s not all destruction and super trawlers.

@MrSham61 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic informative video. One of my favorite fish for flavour.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍🏻

@ravennelson827 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ride along. from the other side of the pond

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@gerrod1795 Жыл бұрын

Big fishing day for your friend, so many monkfish. When you know the selling price, the tail is very big but not so tasty. The liver is a very good part of this fish. So many species caught there. Nice video, thank you, it reminds me of when I was a kid, I used to go fishing with my father who was a professional fisherman. But that was a long time ago

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

You must have many happy memories of fishing with him. 😊👍🏻

@gerrod1795 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker for sure

@sydbarret8416 Жыл бұрын

Love your video's John, always honest and well presented. Monkfish is most definitely my favourite fish for the table.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Ugly looking but delicious tasting. 😉

@sydbarret8416 Жыл бұрын

@The Fish Locker Agreed!! Looks can always be deceptive as in the case of these ugly brutes 😂😋

@jonathanmawdesley-thomas1863 Жыл бұрын

Julie Girl , is moored on the Helford . I bought some monk from the boat …. Very slick this operation

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

His selling group is linked in the video description.

@Bryanpeacock33 Жыл бұрын

The net looks like a mess... I love watching videos like this because it gives you a look at something you wouldn't normally get to see

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video Bryan. 😊👍🏻

@PilzE. Жыл бұрын

Superb stuff, John, really cool to see the process, and now know that it is done as sustainably as possible! Went out along Flushing rocks on Saturday, following the spring ebb tide down. Yeah, not great foraging ground, but I managed to pull two legal male brown crab out with my homemade foraging hook! Living the dream, brother! Also found a legal female, I checked online for size, but put her back as two big males were plenty for us. Thanks, John, it is down to your teaching, passion, and sharing that I actually felt safe and knew what I was doing! If that was your goal, consider it a success!! The crab was beyond delicious.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

You’ve done very well to find 2 big cock crabs down there mate. 👍🏻

@stuartlast8156 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along, those mono gill nets catch well but arn't they pigs to clean !! Especially if they are full of crabs !!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

These aren’t gill nets, we explain in the video - these are tangle nets. 👍🏻 But yes, spider crabs are hard to untangle. 🤣

@glencronin1592 Жыл бұрын

Nice one John, when are you going to get a commercial fishing boat LOL, bet you want to. Thanks for the video and information top bloke.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Haha. I couldn’t do it now mate. The conservationists would string me up. 🤣

@cricketpages8628 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, both entertaining and informative.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@debraanneclark2188 Жыл бұрын

Another fascinating video on the day in the life. Monkfish are so ugly but a fish design for ambush hunting it's prey. Hope the one you kept is going to be treated to the Spargo kitchen magic

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

As soon as Jim returns from his travels we shall cook it up. 😊👍🏻

@dibdabdub64 Жыл бұрын

Iv asked you over the past 2 years to show us a monkfish, i had faith😂😂 Tastiest fish iv ever ate. 🙏😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I said I’d do what I could. 😉🤣

@dibdabdub64 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker never doubted it😎 keep going, your my favourite fishing channel.

@dyaneolafsmama5862 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent educational video. The followers are looking forward to another. Thank you John!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dyane. I am glad you enjoyed the video. 😊👍🏻

@glorialopez2047 Жыл бұрын

Very educational on my part ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear it Gloria. 😊👍🏻

@robinjones6999 Жыл бұрын

I guess the seals have to eat as well - they love the salmon pens in scotland! Great video, John - very educational

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

The frustrating part is how much they waste, the fishermen wouldn’t mind so much if they ate only whole fish. But instead they eat mouthfuls of many ruining 4x as many fish.

@nigelleyland166 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating vid, hope you can find more guest slots on other types of fishing.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

A couple already in editing and lined up. 😊👍🏻

@0nman Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and fun to watch

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you thought so. 😊👍🏻

@tyh4969 Жыл бұрын

I like these different types of videos ! Very interesting!!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@melvjohnson8773 Жыл бұрын

A crackin' video John, proper interesting, nice eating fish too. Have you ever caught one from your boat? Thanks for sharing your day👍🎣

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Not had one on rod and line yet mate. But I always hope I will one day.

@mrvertigo23 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying these insights into commercial fishing John - Love it

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

@liamdunne8721 Жыл бұрын

Really love this new content❤

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you Liam.

@PhreddCrintt Жыл бұрын

Never seen it's like before John. Wonderful experience to witness! Thanks to Mikey and your good self John for another excellent video.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video Mike. I think it’s good but I am slightly biased. 😉🤣

@johnsmith-rs2vk Жыл бұрын

Hallo there, they fish Monks in Icelandic costal waters with what they call wrap over nets . One net anchored on the bottom , the other net floating on the top !

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

We call those nets trammel nets. 👍🏻

@feralgrandad4429 Жыл бұрын

Just enjoyed that so much. People really need to know how hard a graft catching their fish-n-chips is. Great video this John.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes hopefully this series of videos helps to educate folks about a world few get to experience. 😊👍🏻

@timcook2326 Жыл бұрын

Great video john I also love the commercial side of fishing. Great stuff

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. 😊👍🏻

@happybee7725 Жыл бұрын

That method he uses seems pretty precise compared to other methods of net fishing. There was mostly only the odd crab here and there.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Yes. The crabs are also a designed capture as they are also valuable. 😊👍🏻

@happybee7725 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker crab is good. Monkfish is better. Atleast I think so.

@happybee7725 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFishLocker How is he able to target the monkfish so precisely?

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

@@happybee7725 - Method and experience. 😉

@anderspettersson2958 Жыл бұрын

Amazing creatures! I am lucky enough to have caught two on rod and line.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Very lucky indeed. 😊👍🏻👍🏻

@davetevens5080 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video John. Nothing caught that shouldn’t of been and no damage to the sea bed can’t ask for anything better. You could get a foothold in their mouths lol 😂.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Sustainable targeted fishing doesn’t get much better than that does it. 👍🏻🦞🦀🐟

@dedsert9653 Жыл бұрын

I always assume those nets come untangled a lot easier than they look, as they look a nightmare!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It’s a practiced hand that makes the complicated look easy. 😉

@maxwilliam56 Жыл бұрын

Highly instructive, John. Those angler fish, just imagine how their ' dangling lures' evolved. Nature at its very best.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Amazing isn’t it.

@grahamallen3941 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video John of an amazing day! Love Monk fish…not the prettiest fish though 😂😂😂 Thanks mate that was brill. Graham😊😊

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Haha. Absolutely not the prettiest fish!! 🤣

@Tony-gu4sz Жыл бұрын

Excellent John!! Your last few uploads have opened my eyes to the commercial side of life on the water. His catch looked okay, although it would be interesting to know what he got for it? I heard him say £30 for one Monk-fish? So before fuel costs he's making £1k-£2k per day with all the extras? Not bad for a one man act.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Not quite. Like I explained also he can only work one week in 2. You are right 30 monks like this might fetch £900. So with everything else it’s £1k. But that’s halved by only working 1 week every 2 and then there are boat costs and fuel and nets etc.

@stephenking78 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos John, factual and really interesting. Well done you for showing us all the hard work that goes on in providing food for the table. Thanks for all your efforts mate👍

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is our pleasure Stephen. 😊👍🏻

@wickedtuna897 Жыл бұрын

Amazing John brings back great memories of being out on the trawlers especially on beautiful days like those . Thanks for those flash backs . Take care ❤

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

On a good day there is nowhere better.

@Dan-zr5em Жыл бұрын

Superb documentary John, understanding how this species of fish are harvested is extremely valuable. Thanks for sharing it, looking forward to more.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Dan.

@1Akai1 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing. I didn't know you could eat Munkfish. I learn something every time I watch your channel.

@kenjordan4950 Жыл бұрын

A lovely, meaty & delicious tasting fish eaten as either fillets or cut across the bone into steaks. They used to be known as 'mock scampi' as they have that same lobster-like texture & taste but I don't think that's allowed these days.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

As Ken has said. 😊👍🏻

@Doombar1973 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - love this type of content. Just so exciting watching nets or pots coming up and never knowing what you might get... Thanks John.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I love it to. I could watch this type of thing for hours!!

@roybeau4599 Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see how to untangle the net.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

We show it. You pull it gently apart and it runs over the “flaker” hauler at the back.

@carlyoung6111 Жыл бұрын

It is good to see you widening our education John. This could be a very long series. Take a day with skippers targeting all of the different species in UK waters so we can see how fish get to our plates and the different methods used to catch them.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I plan to continue building this series of content to cover all manner of sources of food to us here in the U.K.

@lyndanjames6523 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great work loved the wohole thing 👍🏻

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I truly hope that people find these videos interesting and educational. Please if you think any of your friends would enjoy the videos, share them on. 👍🏻

@dancrites453 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing. Something I had never seen before. Again, you look like a natural. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video Dan. 😊👍🏻

@jack_leafs5121 Жыл бұрын

So cool of these captains to bring you aboard! Great experience, great content and I am sure they don't mind the helping hand! Very cool vids John!

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

I always try my best to get stuck in and pull my weight. 😉

@HeartDog1337 Жыл бұрын

Maybe I might have missed you saying it. How deep is the net? How deep do Monkfish reside? Great video as always. Always entertaining and informative

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

All the way on the seabed. This was 80-100m

@ThreePhaseHigh 5 ай бұрын

I only tried those once was a real big fan. But a very interesting video. I would love to spend the day on the boat just watching the operation specially someone like me we lives 2000+ miles from any ocean. So good luck and safe fishing.

@TheFishLocker 5 ай бұрын

Fascinating isn’t it. 😊🎣

@YML1357 Жыл бұрын

I give this video a like. Thank you for your time an all the effort 🙏

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure.

@lloydcc Жыл бұрын

I don't recall you saying, but how long does the net soak or groups of nets? I would assume not too long, 24-48 hours at the most. It looks like it was a nice calm day too, mostly. Another great video.

@TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

Yes. 👍🏻