10/10 for composure when those boats past you so closely. Brilliant attitude to fish conservation only catching what you need. Shame many more anglers don't have that attitude. Cracking video. Keep them coming...Tight lines.

Another great video. That last ling was massive! Shame about those other numpties trying to bully you off your wreck. Keep those videos coming👍

Great video. Just your average Joe. Small boat. Great content. No big sponsor bullshit adds. Well done

Ling a ding ding! Nice day wreck fishing John 🙂👍👏

Glad I cooked Cod and chips this evening before watching this John or I'd have been gutted! great footage, wish me luck at Skipsea next week!

A cracking watch as usual John, so many talking points!! Tips & hints galore all the way through which we have all became accustom to, watching your vids, I'm no stranger to wreck fishing but I have a skipper's guidance to assist me, the fact that you're doing this solo makes it all the more creditable. The part of the country that you're fishing makes me envious to say the least, no wonder you relocated from the North East, that's the accent I'm detecting!! Although I can hear a West country twang entering your dialogue occasionally!! If you are a sea angler in the UK does it get much better than Cornwall? As you've shown the fishing ain't too shoddy but the fact that you share the environment with Minke Whales, Dolphins & Tuna really showcases the South West in general to anybody not already acquainted with it's natural beauty. As I said so much to talk about but one last thing, how close do these other boats want to get to you? How annoying when they've got the entire ocean to fish!! Solid stuff John, just what I need on a Saturday morning!! All the best pal.

gotta say for all the fishing shows i watch on youtube im fondest of yours

Great day out 🎣 it will be ling suppers at your house for ages lol nicer than cod I think 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🎣😁✌️

I haven't ever really fished and probably won't do anytime soon but I still can't stop watching lol. As a city boy I am also shocked at what you have been catching in UK shores. Notice how he has a comment for every post, proper gentleman. Thanks for the videos!

Top chap, knowing when enough is enough and not catch anymore Ling. Superb lesson and another top film!!! 😀

Your facial expressions are brilliant John when those other boats come in close to you , Another great enjoyable vid and well done. Phil Manchester

Just seen video of your record bass the one everyone would love to catch well done 👍🏻

39:51 this how I look like when someone is near my fishing lines. You can't get little privacy even in the ocean. Another great video dude. I can say I am new in the sea fishing (3 years now) and I keep learning new things from you and I have great success using your methods. Thanks for that and much respect from here.

A cracking days fishing with some beautiful ling and perfect conditions. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

Glad I found this guy, after hanging my rigs up following diagnosis of all 3 arthritis types. I miss my boat fishing, and like John, catch and release is the mantra, except where I will take for the pot and appreciate what our seas have to offer. It's good to see someone enjoying his fishing, and sustaining the stocks for whoever gets the bug and heads out in a small boat. Nice one, pal.

When I caught surplus to own personal needs I had my round of needy in my community and delivered carrier bags of freshly filets of fish. The folks could not afford nice fresh fish and we fishermen can do much for the less fortunate in our community. I co ordinated with local priests who also enjoyed some free fresh fish.

Made my night shift better tonight. Great fishing.

Worth waiting up for John. great video as always. Pity about the boats buzzing you at anchor. hope it didn't spoil your day too much.

I was waiting for you to shout out “WHY SO CLOSE”. Good vid again.

Ling is a tasty fish 👍🏻, great angling

Another cracking vid John, makes me remember why I miss fishing in the UK so much, the variety of species you can hook makes my trips seem boring to say the least, all we get here is cod!!.

Maybe those blokes wanted to get in your boat. Glad you didn't get upset on camera. Don't worry your audience did it for yah.

Great video as usual got to compliment on the conservation issues

Superb video John - very nice bit of Ang-Ling!! 🤣🤣 Am I right in that they are similar eating to Cod? If so, you've got some great Fish & Chips lined up! I was also laughing at your expression every time that idiot with the Gin Palace steamed into view! Some People just have more money than sense! He looked like he had as good as stopped beside you as you brought that last Ling on board. Tight lines Mate - keep 'em coming! 👍👍

Top notch! Great entertainment and informative.Thanks John 👍

You have so much interesting knowledge! Thank for sharing it with us! This is AWSOME!

Awesome to watch John. I wish for half of your skill and can't wait for my wifes' hols so we can go out onto the ocean. It is spring for us over here and weather is good. Not sure what the sea is like for fishing at the moment or what's being caught as we are in the throws of renovating and it's a long job so watching you do your thing is taking me away from chores and making me a happy pixie. Can't wait for your next video mate so ttfn. and always have a great and happy days fishing. ( and don't let those bad mannered buggers affect that :))

Another great video John, thanks for sharing.

Great video we have all come to expect. Thanks John.👍👍👍

Superb days fishing John! Couldn't believe the cheek of that boat coming so close.

Another cracking video here John, good to see someone who is conservation minded 👍👍👍

Another great watch,seem to learn something every time John.THANKS.

Thank you for all the nice content worth to watch and it’s addicting I learned so much about fishes seashells,seaweeds like almost everything i don’t need to watch geographic channel it’s all here in one keep it up Keep safe and the rest of the family ❤️

You bet I enjoyed it. Great video we have all come to expect. Thanks John.

Steady takes the prize. Great none stop action and just enough time to enjoy each and every moment of the adventure. Another fulfilling video and a great reason to watch again. Thanks John

Well that was a bonus. I'd just finished watching you and James in your latest 'winter fishing video' and this popped up in my recommendations, one of the half dozen or so videos I have yet to watch. You look a bit warmer here.😊 Great video as always and some superb fish. Looks like my evening is sorted. 👍😊👍

Well done john. Cracking ling mate. Brilliant video again. 👏👏👍

Well done John on a great days fishing and another awesome video 👌👌

Friggen Awesome once again pal to say the least well enjoyed watching, tight lines and all the best Pete.

Good to see you using spectra braid John, a lot of people slate it because it’s cheap. I’ve been using it for 15 years and never had problems. Great video as usual 🎣

Another busy session John, well done.

Man, do I have a *lot* of catching up to do, on your channel! It will be some of the most enjoyable time I'll spend this week!

Im in awe of those ling John.Very well done man....

nice vids dude, im a codhead from scarborough and love watching your vids wen the conditions arent good.

Great days fishing John, well presented, 🐟👍

Excellent film John, great to see your not a greedy angler, keep it up mate .🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍

Hi John just want to say im absolutely loving your channel. Only got back into fishing since last spring due to lockdown etc. Watching your vids during time when i cant get out to fish has given me so much advice/tips/ideas etc. Really enjoy following your channel. Keep up the good work n stay safe 😊

I greatly enjoyed this video John, Thank you. Every time you said the word Ling, it sparked off my memories of a song my Grandfather used to sing about the Ling, but for the life of me I can't remember how it goes, lol. A very enjoyable session.

Another great video. Thanks for all the time and effort you have to put in so that we can enjoy them. I have never caught ling,I think they prefer deeper water than I was able to fish in. Glad to see you wear a life jacket, I never did which was total madness.

Excellent video, lovely to see some ling, my favourite eating fish but haven't caught one in almost 10 years, keep up the good work

Great vid John for so many reasons so much content , might have to watch it twice. You know when you catch a wrasse or bass etc you can say wow what a great condition fish , that's what I thought about that conger you caught about 20 mins in , really was a stunning example !

You nailed it yet again John. Some lovely ling. Awesome wreck fishing . How the hell you don't lose your rag with those people in them boats I never know . Thanks for the video , look forward to seeing the next . 👍🏼🦈👍🏼🦈

I love how you read the comments and respond to them. Most people don’t do that. Keep it up😉😊

Solid technique, handsome fish = essential viewing.

just sitting here learning for my fishing license in a completely different language. Still I love how much you teach me in your videos. Thanks for that :)

Another fantastic vid mr fish locker 👍👍

Sorry to say this but ever since I lot my mate's dad's best reel in Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia, 51 years ago during my first (and last) attempt at trout fishing, I have had less than zero interest in fishing but your channel is one of those I go to everyday just for the calm, relaxing element of watching. The sounds of seabirds in the background and the lapping of the water against your boat probably help and take me back to family holidays in Mevagissey in the early 60s. Great channel, love it.

You ought to do a video of returning to base and cleaning the boat down, love watching all your videos

I'm loving your videos .I live 1 minute from beach and folkestone harbour. like yourself I love lifting rocks and collecting food. beach fishing and owned boats. your Vids make me want to get out

My mom, aka the butcheress of lake Ontaro, is very impressed with your first cast and first catch of the day. Cheers.

A quality session John and some lovely ling. Really great skill shown on your knowledge of the wreck and your boat positioning

The tourists are so courious :) On winter "Lota lota" as a same family to ling, comes to spaws very tasty roe !

Love your videos so much! Fishing seems much better at your part than where I live 😅

Nice fishing again mate, lovely day for it, like a mill pond in the end 👍🏻 shame about the other nosey boats 🙄

nicest fish i have ever eat was a conger cooked in garlic and butter when i was a teenager really nice and have not had any since for some reason

I saw a video on YT a while ago about guys fishing for cod in deep water in either Iceland or Norway. What they did to stop the swim bladder from blowing was allowing the fish to rest in about 20-30 foot of water before landing it. You could see the fish releasing the air from the swim bladder then they brought the fish to the surface. All the fish were returned and swam back to the depths seemingly unharmed. Don't know if this would work with Ling but it might be worth a try.

That other boat was getting around and looked like he was trying to move in to your spot lol .good catches

I agree, nothing better than fresh bait🎣🐟

Ive now gone back and watched everything lol the bluefin tuna vid was great cheers mate and merry xmas to you and your family

That 1st catch was great! You go! I was screaming like a maniac lol

Loved the disapproving look as the other boats came close says it all, you thought they would give you plenty of space, another cracking video

Smashing video mate, keep up the good work.

Ling are a lovely eating fish nice video again John .

My P.B.? Thirteen and a half inch male BLUE CRAB! By hand ..chicken neck on a string, along with a dozen slightly smaller.. Fed my family that day at 10yrs old.. I was proud that day ! All from land.. no boat no traps.. seat of the oants

Love the way you are explaining what you do and why, Thanks for sharing and taking the time to film and educate.

I've seen a couple of ya vids now and I really love your stile. Well played on all the fish you got as well!!! 🎣🎣

Obviously know what your doing 🙂 Nice to see solid advice and good skills 👍

I genuinely look forward to your videos. I love them so much! They are really peaceful and informative. Keep up the good work!

Another cracking vid John! Those Ling looked awesome not bad eating either, shame about the nobneads stalking you, is the sea not big enough for them to find their own marks? Tight lines pal keep em coming, stay safe and lucky! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

Top man 👍👍👍well done John 👍👍..I recon ling vindaloo should be on the cards for that beauty 👍👍top effort mate 👍

Ling are a fun fish to catch. In BC I thought I had hooked onto the bottom of a rocky area. So we're moving the boat around to do what we do when we're snagged and I start to wind thinking o maybe it was a sea cucumber or an anemone or something. Glance down as it was closer to the surface and I see this huge Ling on my line. It broke off before I could hand it in the boat.

thank you another great day fishing ur so lucky

"The Young Man and the Sea" :) good catch!

Great video. I never fished in the ocean only the Great lakes (Huron and Erie). Maybe someday I'll get the chance but for now I get videos.

Fish locker great video again mate. About time you started leaving some of those big fish for us now 😂😂😂😂😂

Well good on you for your catch and for heading home well stocked and satisfied. Wrecks become habitats offering some safe spots to fish. Your tinny boat is lacking a few rod holders, this would save you forever turning and checking, cheap as chips to have made and you will wonder why you didnt have them all along. We fish for the larger fish over here on our Reefs using TLD's and Penns, always have to set the drag half way, double hooked lines can be an arm stretcher 2 x 15 kg fighting takes it out of you real quick. Boats that come checking you out like that are sussing out the ground finding marks, this will always happen just human nature. So happy feeding on your Ling fish, hope you handed some fillets out to friends and your friendly service station owner, tight lines and catch you next time

Always enjoy watching your vids,your a natural in front of the camera.And very patient with your new 'stalker' !!

A great combination of knowledge and story-telling ability. Thank you for producing such fascinating content 🙂

Nice one, enjoyed, very good advice.

Well done, fun day!

Beautiful fish. Great job

Really enjoyed the video just subbed have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts

Great video as usual good luck to you Mate must be hard getting your head through the door after reading all these great comments 🤣🤣good on your mate great tips as usual👍👍

Love your videos John, shore fishing where I live has died a death, been thinking of buying a boat for a while now watching your videos makes me want to get one even more. Thank you.

Crazy good vids mate, would love to see how you cook up the big boy ling

Hello John I Really enjoy watching your channel

Well it's nice that they go past you slowly!

Agree with all the comments, great fishing and a great watch as usual. In regards to the swim bladders blowing have you ever tried just holding the fish half way up for about 30 seconds? Gives the Ling the time it needs to adjust to the change in pressure. There is a chance you could lose the fish but when you don't want to be keeping everything it certainly helps and seems to work.

Great vid john 👌👌🎣

If I use eddy jelly worm's or those sidewinder lures I've found it's good to keep in contact with the lure as it's dropping cuz Pollack and coalie will often take on the drop especially on a good spring tide with plenty of movement.