John Locker. Falmouth, Cornwall.
Fishing, foraging and boat life from Cornwall.
Two YouTube channels, a charter boat out of Falmouth and the tackle that gets used on it. No fluff, just what works on the water.
- Main channel
- 440k subscribers
- Workshop channel
- 37k subscribers
- Home port
- Falmouth, Cornwall
Latest from the channel
New videos from The Fish Locker and the Workshop, straight from YouTube.
Open a locker
Six playlists to start with, whether you have never held a rod or you want the wreck sessions.
A day on Relentless
Relentless Fishing Falmouth, skippered by John Locker and Chris Goddard. Shark, bluefin tuna, or a first day learning the ropes inshore.
8 hour shark fishingSteam up to 40 miles out of Falmouth Bay to the sharking grounds.Length8 hoursDeparts08:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Fresh bait sourced in the morning and the boat’s own chum recipe.
- Penn and Mustad tackle on board.
- Mainly blue sharks; porbeagle and thresher are possible.
- Every shark is released at the side of the boat with minimal handling.
- Affiliated with the NOAA Cooperative Shark Tagging Program, so your fish may be recorded.
12 hour shark fishingThe long version: more time on the grounds and an earlier start to catch the best conditions.Length12 hoursDeparts06:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Fresh bait sourced in the morning and the boat’s own chum recipe.
- Penn and Mustad tackle on board.
- Mainly blue sharks; porbeagle and thresher are possible.
- Every shark is released at the side of the boat with minimal handling.
- Affiliated with the NOAA Cooperative Shark Tagging Program.
10 hour bluefin tunaNothing puts a bend in the rod like a bluefin strike.Length10 hoursDeparts07:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Relentless holds a UK catch-and-release licence for bluefin tuna.
- Methods change with the conditions on the day.
- Penn rods and reels, with terminal tackle supplied by Fin Culture.
- All fish are recovered and released at the side of the boat.
12 hour bluefin tunaA full day chasing bluefin, with an early start.Length12 hoursDeparts06:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Relentless holds a UK catch-and-release licence for bluefin tuna.
- Methods change with the conditions on the day.
- Penn rods and reels, with terminal tackle supplied by Fin Culture.
- All fish are recovered and released at the side of the boat.
8 hour grass roots introductionSightseeing, wildlife or the popular introduction to sea fishing. The day runs at your pace.Length8 hoursDeparts08:00Anglersup to 5What is includedHide details
- Covers knots, hooks, rigs and fish species.
- Reefs, wrecks and banks inshore from Falmouth, with mixed fishing to suit the day.
- Catch and release as standard; fish may be kept for the table within current rules.
- Tackle can be hired on the boat.
Prices depend on the date and are shown on the booking page before you commit to anything.
Tackle that has been to sea
Fin Culture is the Falmouth big game tackle brand John fishes with. Every piece is tested on the boat before it goes on sale.
- Titan 40 inch spreader barsThe big bar for trolling teasers behind the boat when the tuna are up.Bluefin tuna
- Dart 20 inch spreader barsA lighter bar that runs clean at smaller-boat speeds.Bluefin tuna
- StingersRigged stinger baits, ready to run.Tuna and shark
- Daisy chainsTeaser chains that raise fish to the spread.Bluefin tuna
Local tackle shops
The shops around Cornwall that John sends people to for bait, advice and the bits you forgot.
The list is on its way
John is putting together the shops he trusts. Run one near Falmouth and want to be included? Say hello.
Share your catch
A place for your photos and the story behind them is coming to the site. Until then, send them in.
Stories page in progress
Uploads with a photo and a few lines about the day. For now the contact form takes them, and the best ones will be ready for launch.