Coastal Foraging - Scallops, Clams, Cockles and Winter shoreline fire cookup | The Fish Locker 

The foraging is amazing, your commitment to safety at the start of these videos excellent,your knowledge and knowledge shared is what made me watch in the first place. But it’s the father son relationship that sets this channel apart both with you and James and you and your father in law. Watching him sit across from you little hands wrapped around a little scallop sandwich. Wanting to be just like dad is going to be a foundational memory he’ll think about when he is 80

Can't be the only one who watched this and thought I wish I had a dad like that growing up.

i think it's so sweet how you make james feel comfortable about trying new things and respecting his small boundaries about food and I've only been watching for a couple months, but in videos where you forage with him you are so gentle and encouraging. in this video I'm proud of james for trying scallops and he ended up liking it! he is lucky to have a great dad to look up to!

I wish all children could experience this kind of relationship with their dads, amazing mate.

the way this guy brings turkey dinos and chips for his son to the campfire is just lovely to watch and when he keeps another scallop just in case the little guy likes the first one just blew me away. what a great father and son experience. loved it!

Always love seeing the memories you make, and it was great seeing James trying scallops. I love that he's always willing to try things, that he's tried and not liked before. Seeing his love for knowledge, and sharing it, such as the bit about the ponies eating the flowers, such a great lad.

James is becoming a wee font of knowledge! The result of dad’s natural teaching skills to be sure. I am so proud of you, James, for trying the scallops!

I can't begin to tell you how absolutely wholesome this is man. I don't want kids myself but it's cool af to see you making memories with yours dude. Ty for the content, wish you all the best of health

Beautiful to see both of you full of scallops and turkey dinosaurs enjoying the fire and the marshmallows. What a wonderful memory you made ,a great way to grow up for a young lad.

James is growing up so fast. Such a fine young man, and an Awesome Dad!

When James said “great” I saw the delight and surprise on your face. But now you have to share the scallops lol.

I’m looking forward to the turkey dinosaur foraging episode. Great vlog, John. James is growing in size and confidence and always makes me smile. Thanks

What absolutely wonderful memories you're making with your son.....nobody can take those from him. Lifetime! Nice job

I always enjoy watching your videos and in particular seeing that special bond you have with James. It is a masterclass in how to be a great dad. James is very fortunate in having such a resourceful and knowledgeable father. Good to see that James is sharing some of his knowledge too. Long may you continue to educate us with these wonderful videos.

Foraging level: Expert - Knowledge and respect. - Gather what you need, not what you can. Parenting level: Godlike - That is how you "make" children try new foods. Let them see you enjoy them for a while, and eventually they will want to try (again). Especially when you create this cozy environment, so they have a positive mindset when trying. - Many parents are so afraid of letting their children explore using sharp tools, they end up protecting them from learning motor skills, and how to interact with, and manipulate objects. I am so grateful to my parents for teaching me, and allowing me to use knives and axes at a young age. - Time. Spend time together. You two really do poke my heart in an incredible way. Thank you.

Love it when you involve James and teach him the ropes! As for the owl, why that's saying "We Love You Wednesday" of course!

In so happy to be here. I've been watching your videos for years and I love the way you take care of the ecosystem. And the way that you show a snippet of your life to us. Thank you for the amazing content

Aw, that last bit with James sat on your lap in the red glow of the fire had me in bits! So sweet!.

Your son James will always remember these precious moments with you John

See!! I told you a couple videos ago that James would eventually try it and love it and get mad at himself for not trying it sooner! I'm so happy to see him trying scallops, my absolute favorite seafood item. I tried some store bought scallops a couple weeks ago and it just wasn't the same as right from the ocean. Again, I'm so happy that James is enjoying it too!

Very interesting and entertaining, and your relationship with James is heartwarming! We recently moved to be near our son and his family. This has inspired me to see if I can persuade my son and eldest grandson (aged 8) to do some low-tide foraging. Your videos are beautifully made and very enjoyable - thank you!

There you are making me hungry AGAIN! I loved camping as a kiddo with my family. However, we camped in the Colorado Rockies, so all we had was trout and steak and potatoes. Bro and I would go out looking for the perfect sticks for marshmallows and we got to wittle the ends down with the pocket knife. Such a wonderful memory to have with your kiddo. He will cherish that forever.

Just love his interaction with his Son, Makes me smile. That'll take yer fingertips clean off :)

Just wholesome, healthy, decent viewing. Why anyone still watches the filth and crap on TV is beyond me! Those scallops looked divine. Thank you for sharing, John.

It's a great privilege to be invited into these special moments in your life John, thank you. James is a lovely young man and real credit to you.

Absolute father and son gold. Days like these are worth more than any money. You are teaching him right. Thank you for sharing.

Came to your videos ages ago for story research, but stayed because they were so dang interesting! I've watched long enough to know how much of a big deal it was for James to eat that scallop, I'm so glad I got to see that!

James is so adventurous I would never in a month of Sundays have eaten that at his age! Lucky for you both to have these experiences together.

Mouth was watering watching you gather those cockles I just love them. I love foraging videos. The cook up looked great. As for James you really are doing a fantastic job as a dad he's so lucky. Nice one John

I LOVE HOW YOU SHARE YOUR PASSION AND LIFES WORK WITH YOUR SON!! HES LEARNING LOADS!! I WISH I STIL HAD WHAT YOU HAVE ,I LOVE WALKING THE SHORE, I USED TO DO IT YRS AGO WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER!! WE USED TO CRAB HUNT, CRACK A MUSSEL AND WATCH THE LITTLE CRABS COME AND EAT!! SOMETIMES WE GOT LUCKY AND GOT BIG ONES!! BIG ENOUGH TO EAT!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Loved this video. Bonding time with dad with camping is such a special memory. James is very cute and adorable

John, you are a fantastic dad. wonderful relationship with your lad.

I love that you are teaching James about the environment and how to take care of the ecosystem and I love that he taught you about the ponies eating the flowers. So wholesome.

spend every video wishing i could be foraging with ya, you're a wonderful dad and the kind I wanna be if I have a kid. I wanna be a father who cares for and encourages my kid like you do.

I watched your channel two years ago in my highschool years. It was rough and these foraging videos you made and still continue to make just bring me a sense of joy. Thank you man

These are my favorite type of FishLocker videos! I had to take a break from your videos because of Grad School and James has grown up so much!! You’re videos are actually what got me interested in foraging here in the Bay Area, California. It blows my mind how I’ve spent my entire life living right on the ocean but it still continues to find new ways to inspire love and adventure. So excited to binge all your content I missed!!

Hi John/James,what a fantastic memory for both of you,great foraging,amazing evening and skyline,lovely cookup and James eating a scallop finished off with toasted marshmallows,perfect.John it won't be long until he sets up his own channel.😉👍

You're always giving me something to smile about. Sharing your tips and moments with your family. Just wanted to say thank you.

Core memory made. What a lovely window on a daddy/son day out

It's excellent to see James trying the scallop AND liking it!! So proud of him. I hated seafood as a child and now I can't imagine not loving it. Great content, thanks for sharing. James is fortunate to have you as a dad. Cheers from California!

I grew up on the Oregon coast in the 80" s and you and your son remind me of my days with my father

Everything is just great about every video, but for me the best part is always seeing how much of an awesome dad you are. Like really mate I dont know if you realise it, but thats the definition of what a dad should be and I'm proud to say that I "copied" some of the things you do myself. Keep being like this mate

Special memories your creating with your son, how beautiful!! 🦀🐚🦐🦞

The little dino nuggets and fries for James are just too cute!

I loved this. So heartwarming. Educational and informative. So much better than watching anything on tv. Well done James for trying a scallop. Well done Dad for just encouraging gently. If only all children could have this experience xx

So wholesome...enjoying life with James. Hope he can explore the coastline with his future family.

whenever i am feeling down, i watch your videos and they never fail to make me happy! hope you're all doing well!

such a lovely father son experience

Always love your foraging videos. I'm a huge fan(and partaker) of mountain foraging, so I LOVE seeing some sea foraging. Always treasures to be found. Edit: Let nature take care of nature(talking about the crab parasite), that is how we live here, Mother Nature knows best.

Since discovering your channel ive always found your videos most wholesome and educational. And now that i saw James eat his first scallop and also his first lobster bit a few videos ago and like it, i just realised that I've watched him grow up and develop under so much love and care and guidance from his parents. Its just so pure and wholesome to see children having great parents and creating memories together that will stick with them as core memories and validating experiences their whole lives. I hope you as parents feel validated and appreciated too, because you are doing a fenomemal job at teaching patience, acceptance and supporting your children to have faith in themselves and in you as parents and providers of such a loving safe space 💕

You Just great man And greatest dad. I think this memories stay a live for ever. I always love to see your videos. We dont have a SEA but i love it And always think what IS Wonderfull part of our planet. So wild And Powerfull and stunning. And you Just nice, kind And smart man. Well Done with all thing you do. 😉👍

You are a great father. Love your your videos been watching for a while. Your videos remind me of the times I used to go clamming with my grandfather, with the exception to you being a lot nicer and teaching me cool things about the shore and what it holds. Thank you 🙏🏻

Good on James for trying new things, it's not easy. I bet those scallops are really sweet.

Lovely moment father and son!🥰

Magic times for you and your boy.......And us watching, keep them coming. Clam dinosaurs is the next challenge... Ha !!

The day has come!!!🎉🎉🎉 Young James likes thy Scallops. Looks like king fish locker will have to collect a bit more next time.. Until young James starts to crave for the Sea food Bonanza, At his door step's, and starts going out for his own... It's a new beginning for the fish locker. What new adventure await.

Thank you for sharing these great family moments, John. It is a gift and pleasure to watch you shape your James into a fine and responsible young man. Wishing you all a great Christmas season.

James is growing up so fast, cherish this time with him!

Foraging are my favorite videos you put out. Haven’t seen your lovely bride for awhile … I hope all is good with you and your family

James was so quiet when we first started watching and now he's teaching us too. Thank you for sharing his journey with us.

On a damp and misty night in North Yorkshire, it's great to see you two boys enjoying a cook up of some absolutely delicious looking tucker...Keep Safe John and James and love to Hannah, can't wait for the next instalment X

Listen to that young man growing up and sounding more and more like his father. This was such a wholesome adventure.

You and your boy are living a right rich life. I must say that I envy you very much. Love to you both and remember to share with MOM❤

You and your son are amazing and you are and amazing role models for him keep the video coming there awesome

❤ wow, brilliant video as always and well done James. I used to forage with my grandmother for cockles, winkles and whatever else she could find and cook, it’s funny because back then I can remember feeling embarrassed that we were doing that and my mates were eating McDonald’s or whatever, we were pretty poor but I didn’t realise the knowledge she had and was passing on was priceless! I’ve forgotten most of it over the years but now I’m determined to re educate myself again 🙂👍

And a lovely Father Son finish ❤❤

This was the best video I've seen all week on RU-vid!

Hi John you sure do know how to make a man feel hungry, and to be with your son as well there's no beating it I can't remember if i wished you and your family 👪 a merry Christmas but I do have a nice one

Early! I've always loved these videos, especially the fact that he explains everything. Thank you for just being awesome.

I wasn't much of a fish fan as a kid not even those frozen fish sticks other kids liked to eat until I started hanging out with my grandfather going hunting, fishing and camping with him. When you catch, kill, clean and cook your own food it makes a difference in your preferred tastes.

I wish I knew someone like you growing up. Always loved looking an beach animals and going rock pooling as a kid.

These are moments that James will never forget.

It is quite neat how very productive the Shoreline is still in the UK. Seriously, that is as good as we have down here in New Zealand, with a fifth of the population. Staggering to think of what it was like once, before commercial fishing.

Watching this while in the middle of reading “where the crawdads sing” and just thinking how much work collecting mussels and clams really could have been all those years supporting herself.

A wonderful video! So much knowledge and so much fun and good food and memories! Thank you for sharing a part of your life,knowledge and family with us. Truly enjoyable! God bless you and your family and may God protect you and all of them always.

I hope James talks about these days in many years to come. Amazing video ☺️

As kids, we loved gathering driftwood for the fireplace. Something kids will miss out on nowadays.

When I watch these, it takes me back to the mid 1950s, when my Daddy took me, his oldest daughter, fishing with him. I was barely 7 years old back then. I adored him.

James is becoming a proper miniature of you john

All right, John. One thing we used to do as kids with marshmallows. Is. Warm around the edges and see how many skins you could pull off, so you'd get 1 skin. 2 skin 3 skin. Have to be careful with kids around for the next one, but all good fun.😆🤣

i love the beach cooking, especially the scallops because its satisfying just seeing them cook in the shell :) excited for 2023 videos!!

Thanks John and James, now that takes me back.

wonderful i am glad to see fish locker junior likes scollops

Absolutely brilliant, making memories with your son and teaching him important life skills. Excellent 👍🏿

My favorite thing about this is how Dino Nuggies are so universally loved by kids 🤣🤣 that's my fall back too when my kids won't eat my cooking 💖🤷‍♀️🤣

Go on James!! :D Was so happy to see he liked it!

Wonderful watching yo and your son. Thank you.

Great to see James tucking into his scalop-burger.... we'll be seeing those on Ramsey's next TV show at £50/pop 😆. I do love the realisation on your face John..... "I'm gonna need to find more of those from now on" 🤣. Love the video as always... great forage, great sunset, great setting, great food and even a Tawny guest appearance to cap the atmosphere....and to share it with your son.... sooooo special!

Smashing John and James, my mouth watering!! Well done James for trying the Scollap, I love them too. Regards to the family, greetings from Cyprus. 🐟🐟🦞🦞

well done James trying new things is what makes for a more exciting life and never be worried about trying something you've tried before again ..... such a great lad, clearly comes from a supportive family - huge respect to you John & Hannah and I suspect Miss FL deserves some praise as well (even if she's mortally embarrassed by it ;) )

Always a joy watching your videos. ❤️

This one could not have been better. 🇺🇸

Your son is so lucky to have a father like you, making memories and experiencing new thjngs! I wish I could have experienced this growing up ❤️

Bedt bit about this vid is seeing James est the scollop I can see he genuinely enjoyed that James is a integral part of this channel in my opinion and its grwst to see him enjoying the quarry with his dad good times man ❤️👍👍👍👍

Great campsite, the fallen tree made it , those scallops looked awesome as well 👍🏻

Magic moments,chip off the old block 😂😂. Only drawback is having to share the scallops now 🤦‍♂️🎣🐟. Priceless ❤

Man oh man do I love your videos! They transport me to another place

Moment's to treasure John !! James is getting to like shell fish

As someone who has never foraged and lives smack center of the USA, I LOVED this video! Good info and it's fun to watch you!

Yes you’re making memories with your son my dad made so many great memories with me. I look back now and I sure enjoy them that he gone now. Great vidio ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤