I have included links for some of the fishing tackle I used in this video in the description. I hope it helps folks out. Stay safe and tight lines. 😉👍🏻🎣

Like my grandad used to tell me, a bad days fishing is always better than a good day at work.Another great up load thanks!!

You are Not just a proper fisherman Mr Locker, but you are clearly a proper English gentleman also! I speak for enough of us good blokes who recognise.. Thank you for the brilliant content you always give us. I Hope you have a great year my friend, you deserve it 👍😊

So, I'm a sailor in the USN, been in for about 15 years now. Short sea story involving dolphins: One deployment, about 11 years ago, the ship was transitioning from Hawaii to Guam; I was on the midwatch, so it was my teams job to reset the blackout blinders, turn lights on, etc... So dawn breaks, I head out to amidships to reset things, and apart from an absolutely stunning sunrise happening, I notice two things; 1) We were at almost perfect sea state 0, meaning the surface was almost like glass, and 2) the surface looked like it was BOILING. Turns out the ship was being followed by the largest pod of dolphins I've ever seen. Hundreds. Everywhere. Both sides of the ship. May have been thousands. I literally couldn't see where the pod ended, it was just a endless expanse of dolphins leaping around the ship and riding our wake in the red and orange brightening sky. I stood there gobsmacked for probably, I dunno, a solid 10 minutes just watching before I snapped out of it. I then realized that for all the shit, for all the frustration, for all the grief and blinding rage that the USN can cause in its idiocy, being able to stand there and see that sight, be a part of that moment, to see what so few would ever have a chance to, makes it all absolutely worth it.

A lucky break in the weather and BANG! - What s monster! As they say, 'the fortune favours the bold'. Nice one.

I used to work on the fish counter at Tesco. My manager was Mr. Paul Ling. The irony wasn't lost on him. 😁

That's what is great about fishing and people who love fishing. No matter how long you've been fishing and how many big fish you catch......we all react like kids catching our first big one when we catch something special like that. 😁😁😁

Nice bit of Sunday night viewing with the wife. Looks like a great trip . Thanks

Dolphins never cease to make you smile. I used to enjoy days at sea, having a morning coffee on the upper deck watching the dolphins play.

I’m originally from the northeast and watching your videos reminds me of fishing trips and story’s that my grandfather and uncle Raymond would talk about😀 sadly I only got to go boat fishing with them both once but those memories make me smile so thanks for the videos and keep them coming 👍🍻

That sky is exquisite. I envy your world. If I saw that horizon everyday I'd never get chores or anything else done. Mrs Fish Locker looks like Celine Dion 😊

I found the foul weather conditions and wave action very relaxing.

There's a couple places I surf that almost everytime I've been out, I've encountered dolphins. Awesome creatures.

The dolphins put a huge smile on my face, thanks for showing us!

Hi John just watched this one. Had a problem with YT, no notifications. Missed your live feed on Sunday!! Not happy!!. Great Ling,wow. Loved the size of your Mackerel. Thanks for explaining how you fish the wrecks and where to anchor!. My good lady was feeling a bit green around the gills towards the end of you video!!! Had to explain to here about the ling not going back in. Swim bladders! Loved this video mate, very nice. Take care and be safe. Graham 🎣🎣🎣🎣🐠🐠

Pouting make really good eating. Really white fish with beautiful big flakes. Love it. Great ling!

Thanks John, You have a great set up and knowledge of your water and of course how to fish, One of the best ling I have ever seen caught and I the Pouting are a really good size😊 I appreciated all the videos your are Knocking out for all us viewers. Just keep um coming if you can, Cheers Ian

Your a hero fishing in that small boat in those choppy seas. Fantastic ling, Well done. Great video👍🏻🇨🇦

I just got back from an offshore trip in southern California and the first thing i find myself doing is watching your vids while servicing my reels. Your excitement with that first ling on the spinning gear is awesome! On our way back to shore we had a large pod riding the bow for a good few miles. Fantastic animals.

John ALWAYS most enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. We've been out of town. But Soo glad to be back to our life. Stay safe.

I’ve always found when boat fishing that if you’re comfortable, you’re not catching, not as well at least. Swell is good for a lazy fisher like me, works the baits and shads for me. Ace video, and awesome fish

Really had a giggle when the ‘“friggin hell” comment came out.... very amusing and understandable too with such a beast. Proper Ace Ventura scene beckoning the dolphins from below. I reckon they know you’re the Fishlocker. Very good video!

No Tea t'day The bigun's got away . You really are a coastal hero mate . Thanks .

You can't appreciate efforts until facing the challenges...and you always made us have fun...Thank you...for your amazing videos.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video John. it made me chuckle. I could tell that you got a little excited over the size of that fish. :) Love the videos here in the country side of New York. Keep them coming.

In the winter consider wearing a dry suit, if you where caught of guard and went over the side you'd be in a bad way. And that's if you managed to get back onboard. In the water you wouldn't last long, a dry suit will by you valuable time if you did have to call a mayday. Great fishing, again.

Love the videos, thank you very much. Pout are fantastic eating when cooked right. They must be frozen or a minimum of 24 hours in the fridge. I had chucked them back for years, decades, or given them for pot bait, then Shelley, my at the time new partner (8 years and going strong!), who is a chef, cooked them for me. Never chucked em back again. Breaded fillet or fishcakes. Always have some in the freezer now.

Hi John. Good to see you. Great day out. Wow that ling will make some fantastic dinners. Very lumpy water and fair play to you for sticking it out.. but you got to make the call and get home safely. Regards to the family. Stay safe. Jimmy Dublin 13

I love watching John on his adventures such a great inspiration 😍 I want to go fishing! 😭

Lets have a play with them! Most casual interacting with dolphins imaginable John! Superb stuff again

What an amazing cod,even after years of you fishing,you can get excited,good for you,love your channel!🇨🇦🇨🇦👍🦑

Great video john as it shows not always glorious days on the boat but rewarded with perseverance

At least the Dolphins are having a good time! And you're about to!

That's a lovely ting-a-Ling john; well deserved for braving the elements.

What a cracking video. Dolphins, livebait, a class ling on light gear, another nice ling, pouting, peace and quiet. John, you are living the dream. Thanks for taking me on that journey. Love it. Cheers. Stay safe. 👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌😷

That was a magical opening! 🐬🐬. Very nice video, John.......Thank you 👍🎣🐬

Great to see another quality vid,I honestly think you are the best fishing KZfaqr out of Ireland and uk.👍👍👏

Flipin fantastic. great start to the vid. Some amazing fishing there mate well done. I think i was just as made up as u was watching you catch that huge ling. Rrally good video mate well done. 🎣🎣🎣🎣

Hi John. Just watched another fantastic video of you showing us how to catch fish from the boat . Great to see the dolphins playing with you..Best wishes to all the family. Jimmy Dublin 13

Amazing and beautiful, wow the Dolphins! brilliant as always thank you John

Another great video, keeping us all sane through this lockdown 👏👏👏

Loved this! Dolphins, rainbows and big fish, what more could you ask for in life! : )

Beautiful dolphins. Your show is so calming always holds my attention!

Thanks for another excellent video John good to see you out on the boat .Love to family and stay safe 🐬👍🙏

In a past life i went to Bali - one of the trips was Dolphin watching - we went out in the sea for miles on a four engined rib with obligatory engineer - which is required by law - Spinner Dolphin's were the prize and they did not disappoint their party piece is jumping out of the water and spinning at the same time - beautiful and never forgotten - Stay safe

We dont get seasick!!! Your rolling about out there makes us feel like we are out on the saltchuck too!!!

Thank you for taking us with you on that awesome trip. What a great way to end this sunday. Keep up posting!

I absolutely love watching deep sea fishing.....thanks for taking me along

Another great video. At least can watch amazing fishing while waiting for the lockdown to finish 😁

great video again John for me ling are next to if not on par as an eating fish with Haddock love em stay safe m8

Wow it never stops being impressive the things you catch! Also so cool to learn about them since your so knowledgeable!

What more indeed could anyone ask for. Just great to have a chance to watch on thanks! Good work.

Now That Ling is a competion winner what a pearler, dont get them in Perth West Australia but a great catch Lunch is served !!

Nice one John, I don't remember witnessing or hearing about a fish of that size on a spinning rod. You're going to need Hannah and the young 'uns to demolish that one!

Great to see you get so excited/happy about catching that big ling. Great video as always thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

Thanks for putting a smile on my face first thing this morning. What a lovely video!

I learn more from these videos than I did with 3 years in Marine Biology studies.

Ah no, one on the spinning rod as well! I’ve never had that problem 😜

I live in Northern Ireland and love watching your videos. I started fishing last year and cant wait to get started this year again. Your videos remind me of all the fun. So keep up the good work! 👍

👍👍👍👍. Nice fishing John hard work in that swell .im jealous that you can get out whilst I’m clearing the garden filling skips but every dog has his day ..mine will come soon enough ...thanks for keeping the juices flowing 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Those dolphins were amazing! Would you ever be tempted to jump in for a play with them in the wetsuit? Would make some great footage!

One could say you're a little excited to catch that fish :D :D

Your video's just get better and better that Ling was a cracking fish and some very nice pouting as well thanks for sharing pal regards to you and your family stay safe cheers Al

Cracking video John I spent from the age of 5 on dads boats exactly right with anchor depth times 2/3 s or double depth depends on tide an swell etc. Thanks bud so so many memories of my father and me on his boats. Love the chase for pelt for bait and long and conger for the fish. Many thanks bud

You are a legend man. It was a dream of the session. Those 6 souls who disliked your video probably got a sea sicknes when watched it :)

If I live to be 100, I’d never tire of seeing dolphins whilst on a boat like this. Amazing

Absolutely the best educational fishing program. Keep up the great job. Stay well.

What a brilliant winter boat fishing trip, those two ling were really worth the journey. The rod really dealt with that big ling well, am looking forward to the review on that and the reel. Shame you couldn't bring the other fish in. You did well to stay out as long as you did with the weather changing as it did, well done.

If you’ve even tried eating Ling.... you know it’s the most delicious fish there is 😁

Ding a Ling , what a monster, hope you have freezer space!!

Thank you for the great trip, beautiful ling!

One of your best videos John. Amazing fishing with the dolphins being an awesome bonus. Thanks mate.

When you say "see if there is nets on them" so you mean set net, lost nets from catching the wreck or just boats working? Love your videos, keeping me sane during this winter/lockdown up here in Scotland

#69 liked, I am surprised it should be at 500 already... John keep up the good work. Ling cod is some good eating fish and that is a monster! Awesome catch! Hello from Arizona. Cheers.

Another excellent video John. Well done and thanks for sharing.

That was an awesome Ling. Thank you for another great video John.

That's yours and Spargo's freezers stocked with ling for a while :)

Big fan of the show,r u really getting mackerel in February?I'm in Dublin Ireland got some mackerel in December but this is very unusual here,u must b in reasonable depth of water and u are quite a bit further south,love the boat video's 😀

the dolphins are magical and such a great sight to see them in big numbers so lucky wish I could of been there to witness them.

Loved to watch your excitement. Very nice fish.

I didn't realise you held the bass record for that big one in Portsmouth

Just a quick question, but I have seen this and it has puzzled my as to why? When fishing in a pond, the rod is held the right way up but when sea fishing, the rod is held upside down, WHY? 🤣🤣🤣 22:56 Your lucky day son................. 22:16 My lucky day son. 🤣🤣🤣

14:22 the happiness is bloody awesome 😂👌🏼 🎣

The beginning of your video was amazing with All them 🐬!!! As always your videos are informative & interesting, well done catching them giant size ling!!! 🎣😎🐟

Did you eat the ling? I know they are very popular in Spain but I have never tried. 😍

Good afternoon Mr. Locker. So I was wondering, do you ever go fishing with your buddies? (Mates) lol. Do you have BBQs and fish fry's, block party's? Just curious.

Gotta love wreck fishing John it’s the excitement and anticipation of what your going to catch next and a couple cracking ling there mate wow unreal a master at work.All the very best stay safe and give my best to all the family 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks John loved the excitement of catching that Ling great stay safe

You’ve got some stones! So are these Ling a tasty fish? And are these wrecks man made reefs by intentionally sinking boats or just a ship that was lost at sea? Keep on reeling ‘em in!

Hi John I was just wondering what did you do with your record bass? Did you eat it or did you put it in a frame?

The boat fishing's my favourite type. That kind of start to the day you had, playing amongst dolphins literally lifts my energy for days after. Those kind of encounters are priceless. Have been lucky enough to encounter humpbacks whilst fishing, hearing the sound of the blow makes every cell of my body become alert, get goosebumps from head to toe. It's an incredible privelege. One time we were fishing in companionable silence, 2 of us, really calm conditions, sunny day, (very rare itself in the North sea of Scotland!) just the sound of the birds, already in my happy place thinking life couldn't get better. Then suddenly about 30ft from the boat dwarfing us in length & height as it came by was this enormous black back breaking through the water, followed by the telltale humped dorsal fin before disappearing below the surface, stunning us into awed silence followed by delighted expletative squeals! It was like a handpicked gift experience from David Attenborough haha! This was after 5 years of being bed bound, craving fresh air and getting back to nature! Amazing! Congrats on that cracking olick John, lovely gut on it 😋

Big kid in a sweet shop when that ling came on board! Great video👍

Love the dolphins playing with the boat. A couple of lovely eating fish the Ling. Mum used to buy it from the fish monger when we were kids, I felt it was a good and cheap cod substitute. Lovely day despite the rough! 👍

Another great interesting video. Some cracking fish especially that first Ling

Great video John, good to see you back out again and what a treat to see the dolphins.

Love the start with your dolphin friends. And another great video.

Really enjoyed the video. Thank you. I’m going on my first sea fishing trip in weeks time. Very excited for it.

Great stuff. Really like your presenting style, and so much information thank you

Lock down prevents us(PT) from fishing. I've kept my self entertained working on my motorcycle. Although I have tried not to watch fishing videos lately, the thumbnail was such a click-bait, I couldn't resist :) Nice one mate, I am happy for you! I have changed my name, but I will give you a hint, I invited you if you ever come to Lisbon. It is, and will be up! Cheers and thanks for sharing

Swells like that makes fishing a bit challenging 😁 but that's what it's all about. I've caught some of the best fish ever in rough seas like that. Great video John 👍👍