Shore Fishing for Giant Common 'Flapper' Skate in Scotland - Sea Fishing UK | The Fish Locker

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This really was an incredible effort. 10.5 hours driving to the uppermost reaches of Scotland and fishing in freezing conditions for these incredible creatures. This video covers the methods and baiting up, the landing and explains safe practices when fishing. I hope you enjoy the video. Fish welfare is very important to us here at The Fish Locker and all fish were safety returned unharmed.
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@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

This video really was a tough one. I would like to make special mention that if anyone wishes to try this type of fishing. Do your research - there are many online forums. And most of all be safe. Take care and tight lines. 😊👍🏻🎣

@joshuajohnson2216 2 года назад

Hi The Fish Locker, I'll pray for you. Stay safe.

@happybee7725 2 года назад

Where exactly in the north of Scotland are you? 😂 i’m just pulling yer leg john. Ignore me I’m bored.

@PitrasUK 2 года назад

Health and safety first 👏

@scotland.is.magical528 2 года назад

Iv stood on those rocks a couple of times im sure......

@darrelwhetter9185 2 года назад

Great video fella 🎣 🐟 😎 👍🏻 well done

@FredFlath 2 года назад

Proper fisherman, a man that cares about his environment. Much respect Locker.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

A proper fisherman just like a true hunter understands the entire environment in which he operates, and how his actions effect it. Caring for it and treating everything with respect and appreciation. 😊👍🏻

@brianhaines5835 2 года назад

Well I’m not a fisherman, have no interest in being one and absolutely love your posts, great to see not only the skill and knowledge you display but your care for the fish you catch. Keep it up.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I am simply sharing what I know and love doing. I hope the way we do things helps to encourage other to adopt a more conscientious and conservation minded approach. 😊👍🏻

@johnsmith-rs2vk 2 года назад

Try it . The perfect relaxation !

@hughzi1 2 года назад

These fish are a protected species in Scotland, thank you for keeping this location secure 👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thankfully conservation has really seen an increase in their numbers and they are starting to repopulate areas outside their historical strongholds. I hope you enjoyed the video and found it interesting. 😊

@robbieallan6522 2 года назад

No wonder its an undiscovered spot! That's amazing fish boats are lucky to land skate like that 😀

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Awesome session wasn’t it. 😊🎣

@robbieallan6522 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant, theirs no place where I live that you could target skate from shore, I'm sure people hook em here n there probably up the point of ayre where for a while the largest tope in the UK was caught from shore but I think in a matter of weeks someone on the mainland broke the record again. Anyway it's a hell of a good spot the tides and water current make it a NO swimming area and I'm pretty sure that the reason it's good for tope is cuz or the current bouncing bait fish all over the place so a mackerel flapper rig grip lead trace sends the scent far n wide.

@trevorpritchard9715 2 года назад

Wow John…..you never fail to please the punters with your films; simply awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻….love your close attention to conservation and the environment. Also the integrity you have replying to a lot of your fans on here. Long may it continue ❤️

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you Trevor. I do my best to reply to everyone but just the sheer volume means that occasionally I can't keep up. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@barneybodger3418 2 года назад

That was a great session such wonderful specimens. Thanks John your channel is still the very best fishing channel there is.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We are simply happy sharing our passion for angling and the natural world. 😊

@davidb.7093 2 года назад

Not much to add to the comments you all ready have received, just really appreciate the effort you put in to bringing us such great entertainment. Agree with other comments that these magnificent creatures deserve some kind of protection and be treated with the respect that the two of you demonstrated in this upload. I would never target these fish unless I was with an experienced angler who knew what he was doing.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

They are protected from commercial pressure and strongholds for the species are protected from any types of commercial fishing. Conservation for the species is working really well. 👍🏻🎣

@peterelmer9114 2 года назад

Exactly David - to hook one of these magnificent creatures is one thing - landing them and making sure they’re treated with respect is another. These guys showed how much experience and dedication is needed when tackling up for big fish. We all need to be realistic and fish within our limits of experience and physical strength. I caught some 25lb carp from my friends fishery recently and was knackered afterwards. This is on another level !

@davidb.7093 2 года назад

@@peterelmer9114 Precisely why I think Fish Locker is the best channel if you want to learn to fish responsibly. All his videos teach us conservation. Yes he will take fish for the table but unlike some I've seen in particular on charter boat fishing it's a massacre. I gave up coarse fishing after catching 18 carp in an afternoon session (Biggest 18lb my personal best) and at least 50% had torn mouths I assume from anglers using the wrong breaking strain line. I am now concentrating on sea fishing which I've only done three times. I was fortunate to have help from some great sea anglers who helped me from casting through to unhooking the few fish I've caught. I don't know why but sea anglers have proved far more helpful than Coarse. Thank you for your response.

@paultango 2 года назад

Brilliant film..stop doubting yourself..its the way your love for the sport and care for the fish that shines...thanks again.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We are simply doing our best to share what we love doing. 😊👍🏻

@JayyBee5557 2 года назад

Wow John that skate was huge, you are a true fisherman

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

They get flipping massive don’t they!!

@garybutler-holmes782 Год назад

Some nice big fish to add to your fishing memories and you will always think back to those back breaking moments when you get more senior in years and you wake up in the morning or you are doing a job that requires bending over for periods of time or hauling pots. Your back will be crying in pain and you will remember those fishing moments lol

@TheFishLocker Год назад

Haha. I dare say you are right. 🤣

@BrightonSpeciminHunter 2 года назад

Your best video up to this was the tuna one, but this so much better thank u so much… please can we have more big fish from the shore.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We hope to get out lots more this year as restrictions are lifted more. 😊👍🏻

@BrightonSpeciminHunter 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker that would be amazing

@MrSheymie 2 года назад

Flippin heck! Gigantic and scary, but beautiful too in their own way too. Another world.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Incredible aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

@annakwiatkowska8882 Год назад

I found the video today and it was worth it. I am big fun of your channel, and I don't even fishing or eat shellfish but I love it. This video belongs to the category: Extreme Fishing. Outstanding. Thank you for sharing. 💕🙏

@TheFishLocker Год назад

It is our pleasure Anna. 👍🏻

@cynnsmith9434 2 года назад

Thankyou for making fishing so interesting. As a young girl I sat very bored with my father fishing on the Rver Trent, or from Brighton Pier and never really got it, but captaving, educational and a real joy you made this, I know the locations and fish are very different but it was so enjoyable, thanks.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Fishing like anything can be super exciting if you find the right “hook”. This really is my passion. I just love everything about it. 😊

@8r4ham 2 года назад

Once again John you prove there is big game fishing in the UK. Top film and full marks for all your effort and bringing us along.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I am just glad there was a video worth sharing at the end. 😊👍🏻

@craigwade6738 2 года назад

Another great video John. The work you put in for these videos is immense. Thank you

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Haha thanks Craig. I will say this one took a lot of work. But maximum effort max reward. 😉👍🏻

@mikeridge3229 2 года назад

Pure joy, thanks chaps.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I am so happy with this session. Totally worth the effort. 👍🏻

@SuperGizzzmo 2 года назад

When I go to my local lake and do a spot of fishing for cats. As soon as that line goes and it has hundred metres in seconds and then it’s locked up for about half an hour. And when you get it so close that you can see the swirls knowing it’s only 6 feet under but can’t see it. And then the line goes really slack and the hook pulls that is a feeling that you’re never gonna let go. To me it’s like having your heart ripped out by a loved one saying that they don’t love you anymore is that bad when it comes to fishing. Keep up the amazing work. Dave

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

There you see. To someone who doesn’t fish that would seem ridiculous. But to an angler. To a real passionate angler. That’s understood instantly. 🤣

@SuperGizzzmo 2 года назад

Absolutely love your work, I look after adults with learning difficulties and the lad who I look after with down syndrome absolutely love you. and all your videos, when I start work and do long shifts and I’m at his house for about a week without going home we sit down and then evening and watch your channel Dave I know this is not possible but Glenn would love a shout out on your next video. PS love how are you protect yourself and the fish. Top Angling.

@twotanks6427 2 года назад

You commitment to respect and sustainability is worthy of applause. Another great video.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I simply live by a moral compass. I may not get everything right but I do my best.

@PhreddCrintt 2 года назад

Well done BOTH of you! What can one really say!! Dedication to the sport as well as the prey. Superb efforts and caught so well John. Wow!!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Cheers Mike. 😊👍🏻

@fishypie 2 года назад

wow what a monster and from a rock mark, most anglers would find it hard to beleave you can get such a big fish from the shore and on a beach caster

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

This really is edge of the envelope for possibility though isn’t it. Gear, rigs and angler needs to be on point or it could all end in tears very easily.

@BigT73 2 года назад

Absolutely fantastic fishing John & Tom and those two fish you featured were absolute behemoths. Fantastic video lads and definitely need more fishing in this area in the future 👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We do plan to return as soon as it’s a little warmer. 🤣

@BigT73 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker Can't wait john as that's some serious fishing from the shore 🎣 Stay safe john 👍

@barrykirk7237 2 года назад

Wow,I might have managed that 50 years ago.My knees wouldn't get me to the mark ,and my back wouldn't shift the fish off the bottom now.😆I,ll stick to the beach,you carry on with the brilliant entertainment,cheers John and Tom.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

These fish sure do push everything to the limit. 🤣

@peterelmer9114 2 года назад

I know the feeling Barry - my back was aching just watching 😉

@matthewmiller8048 8 месяцев назад

What a great nights fishing, inspirational. Superb vid, thanks for sharing

@TheFishLocker 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it Matthew. 👍🏻🎣

@dawnlawson3682 2 года назад

I would fall out good if I ever landed anything that enormous. Beautifully done gentlemen.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you Dawn. 😊👍🏻

@andyharris17able 2 года назад

Cracking video , amazing fish , need a lie down now , knackered watching you two bloke's catching fish and getting knackered as well. I haven't done that type of fishing for such along time , when did it was North Devon 40 plus's years ago . 🐟🐟🐟

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

You had skate off north devon? Got any photos?

@andyharris17able 2 года назад

Don't remember catching skate , small Tope , nothing to brag about unfortunately. .. Your good self have the rights to that haha.😎

@WayneHarrison79 Год назад

Great video. I've got a trip West scheduled and this has been very informative whilst appreciated!

@TheFishLocker Год назад

I hope it helps. 👍🏻

@DrLager2000 2 года назад

Magnificent creatures!! Great video.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you very much. 😊

@gordonfturner 2 года назад

What magnificent fish. Thank you both what is possibly the best video I ever seen. John your channel goes from strength to strength.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

This couldn't have been done without Tom. Really was a team effort. 😊

@peterelmer9114 2 года назад

Fantastic ! Proper angling; it doesn’t get much better than this 👍 Amazing fish and not for the faint hearted. That last female was just breathtaking ! I bet she was even better in reality. Well done to you both - great to watch real anglers doing what they love 👍❤️

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

The video really did not do her justice. She was just absolutely mammoth. Such an incredible creature to behold.

@peterelmer9114 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker ; Seeing fish in reality is always better than photos - she was just awesome ! One of your best videos 👌🏻; Hardcore specimen angling at its best - keep doing it while you can as age catches up with us quicker than we imagine. I’m so glad I was a hardcore carp angler for over twenty years. I couldn’t bivvy up in January now 😂😉

@sandracoomer8756 2 года назад

Simply amazing. You never fail to please. Exciting and amazing video. Enjoyed greatly. Such amazing creatures are in the waters. Thanks for the journey. God bless, stay safe and well.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I am simply sharing my passion for angling and the natural world Sandra. 😊💙

@darylmendosa676 2 года назад

Wow! What a catchup, you are very responsible person John. Hats off to you for showing Duty of Care specially in this sector ✊🏼✊🏼

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I felt it needed addressing. 💙

@darylmendosa676 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker well done 👍🏼

@malcolmwallis8339 Год назад

Really like your blogs thanks very much for all the information

@TheFishLocker 7 месяцев назад

Any time Malcolm. Best wishes bud. 🎣👍🏻

@jozsefronai9875 2 года назад

Wow those fish were awsome love watching your channel thanks John

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Any time Jozsef. Take care and stay safe. 😊🎣

@michaelnaylor-hodgkinson991 2 года назад

What a fantastic evening I have had watching that. Wonderful!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊👍🏻

@michaelnaylor-hodgkinson991 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker Always will! Thank you!

@MattyO-72 2 года назад

Very rare catch indeed. The Common Skate is critically endangered and the EU now requires inadvertent catches to be released and never to be targeted for commercial purposes. The Flapper is the biggest of the Common species. Well done !

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

There is often confusion between the species called “Common Skate” Dipturus batis and Dipturus intermedius. Though conservation efforts have massively improved their numbers. 😊👍🏻

@justjonfpv 2 года назад

Great session & brilliant video. Glad your perseverance over the 3 sessions was rewarded 👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

So am I mate. Definitely worth the effort. 😊👍🏻

@CoastlineFishing 2 года назад

Another cracking video there John. It’s so nice to see the respect you give to the fish, what amazing things they are. Thanks again.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I think it says a lot about a person - how they treat the world around them. Take care buddy and tight lines. 😉🎣

@CoastlineFishing 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker absolutely, can 100% agree with that. Tight lines 👍🏼👍🏼

@adventurefishinguk 2 года назад

What an inspiring video! Really makes me want to get out sea fishing more. Surprising what can be caught from the shore, what a magnificent species of fish.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you, I hope our videos help folks out and encourage them to get involved. 😊🎣

@ken-vs9sr 2 года назад

I am absolutely amazed by the fish you catch. Your on a different level... truly amazing 👏

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Just sharing what we love doing. This is our passion. 😊

@robagagrav4633 2 года назад

now that's something different! many thanks for sharing it John,great stuff!!!!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@robagagrav4633 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker Iam a die hard fly fisherman…and I did enjoyed it big time!

@gullyfoyle2615 2 года назад

There's only one word for that.......Magic fishing!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you. 😊🎣

@EasterlyWind 2 года назад

Can't believe these can be caught from the shore. the last one was a really beauty. Great information on the traces and rigs although after seeing the effort it takes to land them I would rather watch you boys catch them. biggest thing I ever caught on a beach caster was a couple of pounds so blown away to see some monsters caught on 8000 reels and Greys rods. Tight lines John Thanks for the half an hour entertainment with my Cuppa mate

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I hope the info in the video helps folks out. 😊👍🏻

@grahamallen3941 2 года назад

Fantastic video from Doggovision! That last skate was a real bruiser, what a wonderful session. Thanks John &Tom. Very much appreciated. I’m afraid my back would have snapped before I had got one of those wonderful fish to land. Loved it, thank you Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🎣🎣

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

They really do push everything to the limit. 😊💪🏻

@FindingFishUK 2 года назад

People including myself love these types of videos you do, makes it (as ever) feel like your there... if its a type of fishing a little out of others comfort zones is why you fish the marks for them. Marks & disclosure of them really is a personal/respectful thing and each to their own marks I fish are totally common knowledge so I don't think I'll have to worry about disclosure of mine lol. Tight lines John.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

If I can tell folks where I am without risking damaging the area then I do. Otherwise I don’t say. If you know where I am, it’s because you already know the location. 😉

@FindingFishUK 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker indeed 👍😉

@alanblackford2962 2 года назад

Like all of your videos, this an epic one. Wish the fishing was half as good in my part of the coast.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍🏻

@neilsmith7547 2 года назад

What fantastic creatures they are John. Really enjoyed this video. Brilliant. 😃🐬🐬👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Amazing aren’t they.

@sunnyjo1 2 года назад

Well done on an amazing film. Your channel is by far the best UK fishing channel. So much varied comtent and you truly catch some amazing fish. You inspire me to adventure out and do a bit of fishing ! It is thanks to you that I have discovered the joy of catching Bass on live prawn that I also gather myself !!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

That is brilliant. I am really glad that you are finding the videos inspiring. 😊🎣💙

@RochdChati 2 года назад

Always high quality content. Information dense and entertaining. Also I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate how organized your channel is, all of your playlists are nice and neat. cheers

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you very much. I just hope that the information and content helps folks out. 😊👍🏻

@rosswaiton4699 2 года назад

Nuff respect, like. Brilliant fishing! Good to see an old Greys Nitra landing a half-decent fish too - the first rod I ever loved! Superb content

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

🤣 Plenty of life left in that old rod.

@markhodgkinson8431 2 года назад

Trip to the chiropractor as well after that tug of war, epic fishing cheers, look forward to a John and Tom trip to Norway one day, serious bends in those serious rods proper heavy fishing 🎣💪👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We have had a couple of trips cancelled for covid. So hopefully things change soon. 👍🏻🎣

@l.r.sfishing4011 2 года назад

I really don't know what to say. I mean that's just something els mate what a pleasure to watch. Well done that was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video mate. 😉👍🏻

@l.r.sfishing4011 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker proper loved it mate. mabey one day I can join you 😉☺ tight lines bro 🤝🏼🤝🏼🎣🎣🎣

@PhotonChief 2 года назад

Somehow this video flew under my radar but wow. What a session out there fishing. Skate are some impressive animals.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Well I'm glad you found it buddy. 😊👍🏻

@chrisb8154 2 года назад

That is some tough fishing! Amazing how the line was just about straight down right over the edge of the rock. Well done!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

This type of fishing really does push everything to the limit. 😊👍🏻

@richardjones2811 2 года назад

I bet those Skate are even more knackered than you were after the fight. Beautiful fish, very majestic and mysterious.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I don't know. We were pretty knackered!!! 🤣🤣

@phil7301 2 года назад

Thanks for that lads, a brilliant video ! Always a joy to watch your videos ,and your mates made an appearance too !!🐕🐟 !!! Ha 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed joining us Phil. 😊👍🏻

@fishingnorfolk 2 года назад

Amazing session there john. What awesome creatures. Good to see safety a paramount and, for keeping the mark under wraps for the respect of the local folk, area and fish. All the best

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you Nigel. 😊👍🏻

@danielmurphy4861 2 года назад

all I can say is wow,such an amazing monster fish and didn't know there was many left due to being over fished?,thanks alot John for taking the time and effort ie,driving and perseverance to bring this video to me,its always a pleasure to watch and once again top fishing fella 👍💪🎣

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thanks Daniel, conservation really has worked well for these fish and in many areas they are becoming quite common. You just need to find them. 😉🎣

@ackosadventures2486 2 года назад

Brilliant video John I couldn’t believe the size of them caught from the shore I’ve never seen you work so hard 👍👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Haha. Yeah these things don’t come in easy. 🤣

@thomas1144 2 года назад

Seen that pin for the vid could not go past it! This is posted before watching I know I will enjoy this

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I hope you enjoy it. 😉👍🏻

@thomas1144 2 года назад

Yep that was everything I thought it would be! That's no joke catching them from shore. Its up there with the bluefin videos well done for making it happen! I've never cought one myself but have seen them cought from shore (without giving away exact locations) lough swilly in donegal Ireland is an interesting place to look at for skate and I know a few people have actively looked for six gills from the same marks. Thank you for uploading 👌🐟

@CoastalgardenprojectsCoUk 2 года назад

Thanks guys for such a fantastic, inspiring and informative video! Beautiful fish.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it mate. 😊

@TheBilly6978 2 года назад

Jesus! you could have flown back to Cornwall on the back of that! Fantastic video lads!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Haha. Like a magic carpet?

@Jasy_Deltoro 2 года назад

Yes thanks again again what sings from Switzerland 🇨🇭 love much your video wow 🤩✌🏼😍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you very much. 😊👍🏻

@johnsutherland3405 2 года назад

Fantastic video as ever John those skate were enormous great to see you up north apparently you can catch halibut off Shetland make an amazing video keep up the amazing work and content

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

The occasional Halibut gets thrown up around the NE coast but they aren’t common enough to properly target.

@masonbillington2641 2 года назад

what an amazing episode i knew these guys where in our waters but to catch them and so many from the shore amazing !!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Simply incredible aren’t they. 😊🎣

@masonbillington2641 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker as if you replied… yeah mate an amazing creature apart from some of the sharks probably the most impressive in our waters …. We get loads of thorn backs down my way in Essex would love to fight one of these great job !!!!!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

@@masonbillington2641 I do my best to reply to everyone but sometimes one or two slip through. If you do get the chance to try and catch these it is a real effort but lots of fun. 👍🏻🎣

@gordonmcallister9354 2 года назад

OMG !! I have seen shark, tuna etc caught from the shore never thought I would see a common skate Great video fair play to the both of you Respect

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Special aren’t they!!

@wetkneehouston6293 2 года назад

Heard of a 200lb+ common skate caught in Scotland from The shore a few years back, was a record I think but dont hold me to that, my memory isn't the best

@trampster7306 2 года назад

Wow John & Tom - great session and a fantastic video. Those big Skate are magnificent. Thanks Guys - stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed joining us mate. Could do with a few of them down this way to thin them dogfish out a bit!! 🤣

@dieangeln 2 года назад

Congrats absolutely amazing footage.Some big fish in Scotland.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Monsters!!!

@jameswilson6717 2 года назад

Outstanding John and to think you guys actually dropped a couple as well now that’s a top mark sore arms for the night champ.All the very best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

You can’t expect to land them all but we did ok I think. 😊👍🏻

@rayhall3010 2 года назад

That was a very beautiful fish , I never seen or heard of that skate , thank you so much for showing us this type of fishing

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@LocalMarksFishing 2 года назад

Incredible upload John. Looked like a busy session with a few dropped but a couple of great fish landed. A dream session and well worth the travel time! Pleased for you! Well done!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Fantastic session mate. Massive effort but worth it. 😊👍🏻

@GazPay1977 2 года назад

Loving the videos all the way from flounders to skate… keep em coming and stay safe out there 👍👍

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Cheers Gaz. 😊🎣

@davidlloyd6340 2 года назад

Wow! The size of them, incredible video mate. 👏👏👏

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Simply incredible fish aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

@homemadecookingonabudget9048 3 месяца назад

omg Chris how big was them fish brilliant video thank you for sharing👍👍👍👍

@TheFishLocker 3 месяца назад

My name isn’t Chris. 👍🏻

@homemadecookingonabudget9048 3 месяца назад

@@TheFishLocker 🤣🤣🤣sorry john i was talking to my mrs about my son in law while i was typing his name is chris sorry bud 👍👍👍

@claudiarodriguez3663 2 года назад

Love your videos. Miss the foraging ones

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Time of year and bad weather is what is stopping me unfortunately. You need conditions to align otherwise there is nothing to find or it’s too dangerous.

@Teeceexx1 2 года назад

Well done John n Tom, there's nothing like big girls n boys from the shore, tests everything.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

They sure put it to the test!!

@stephenbrown783 2 года назад

John and Tom thanks for sharing your fantastic fishing trip. Not every day you get 3 skate for about 400lbs .

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Haha. From the shore that's not a bad average. Shame it wasn't in a bag weight match 🤣🤣

@fishmanfishman6511 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video. 👌 Thank you for sharing techniques, safety and preservation through Catch and Release practice.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@michaelhassey9792 2 года назад

I enjoyed your video so much i had to watch it twice

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Fantastic. That’s what I like to hear. 😊

@GStone-jl1ov 2 года назад

The best fishing I've seen in uk

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Real red letter session. 😊🎣👍🏻

@lizwallace9672 2 года назад

Well that was well worth see the fish locker fishing from my home country great and we have big fish like you do 😂😂 they were fantastic thanks for that John and Tom till the next one stay safe tight lines

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

We had a blast. 😊🎣

@thequeerteacher5410 2 года назад

If you ever pass Edinburgh I'd love to buy you a pint/coffee for your great videos!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

My wife Hannah does want to visiti Edinburgh so we will get there at some point. 😊

@rabbitleader2307 2 года назад

Just WOW John!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Pretty incredible aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

@seabassmastermatt80 2 года назад

Wow!! Amazing angling lads. Thank you!

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it mate.😊

@alamocannon3791 2 года назад

Highly recommend crushing the barb as they did, As long as you keep a tight line you wont lose the fish. There`s no way you could flip a fish of that size to deal with a barbed hook. Caught a few Rays of that size abroad and after an hour or so it makes you think are you mad, Crushed nuts and bruised inner thighs, But it`s worth it in the end..... Great vid, Brought back some good memories....

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Haha. It’s all worth it in the end. 😉🎣

@charlesunderwood6334 Год назад

I still think it is amazing that it was only a couple of years ago that it was realised that "common skate" were two distinct species (although fishermen had known this for decades). The flapper skate is the larger and more northern and inshore species (also the most endangered), the blue skate is more a mid to outer shelf species and usually more southern (especially in Celtic Sea and maybe as far south as Portugal). IThe latter has no rod caught record, but I suspect some "exceptionally large thornbacks" such as the record may have been this species.

@TheFishLocker Год назад

The reason there is no rod caught record is the record association is still yet to recognise them as 2 distinct species.

@Deathst4lker 2 года назад

What a session! Superb fishing - loved it - thanks for sharing !

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

It is our pleasure. 😊👍🏻

@PitrasUK 2 года назад

Lovely video. Nice and very interested 👍 Thank you very much for nice evening with your fishing 🎣🎣

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I am glad you enjoyed joining us. 😊🎣

@gary.southamptonangler 2 года назад

Amazing skate sessions 3 hookups we see and your hundred pounder followed by an beast of a female around the two hundred pound mark.Another epic video keep them coming congratulation to you both.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

I was absolutely made up with the results. 👍🏻🎣

@stuartwilson6646 2 года назад

Terrific effort lads! Can’t beat the feeling of landing a big skate then watching it swim away 😁

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Incredible creatures aren’t they. 😊👍🏻

@-UrbanSurvivor 2 года назад

Wow, wasnt expecting that video to pop up, amazing fishing and what beautiful creatures, very well fished by the pair of you, awesome video, well done and thank you for sharing

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

The whole video really was a massive effort and a team success. I couldn’t have done it without Tom. I am really glad there was something worth showing in a video. 😊💙🎣

@-UrbanSurvivor 2 года назад

@@TheFishLocker Hes a great fisherman and its great that he shared his mark and knowledge with you to make this video possible, epic result from both of you

@ShotawayFilms 2 года назад

Excellent.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Thank you. 😊

@davelester1985 2 года назад

What a night! Thanks.

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

One we will surely remember. 😊

@cag1763 2 года назад

epic fishing trip..not many guys try going after monsters.. I've done it here..manasquan inlet in winter.. not nearly that big..but you describe the same feelings...a great video

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

Some people will never understand those emotions. But fishermen get it instantly. 💙🎣

@redwingrob1036 2 года назад

WHERE'S the Manasquan Inlet?

@cag1763 2 года назад

@@redwingrob1036 new jersey..but if your near the ocean...there are monsters in that water.. where you?

@redwingrob1036 2 года назад

I thought you were in USA NA. The place name was a giveaway. ME? Luton Bedfordshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧...awful place & nowhere near the sea ie English Channel.

@cag1763 2 года назад

@@redwingrob1036 well it seems to me..you just havr to drive right to the coast and find a pier to fish..but my biggest carp is 26 pounds and they get bigger. just fish for the biggest fish wherever you are..be blessed

@Kernowcatches 2 года назад

Where I grew up in Oban the big beasts live, stunning and great to catch on up there love living in Cornwall but do miss it, at least there is no midges Down here

@TheFishLocker 2 года назад

The midges are like a plague at the wrong time of year. 😩