INSANE Beach Fishing + How to Choose the Right Jig!

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Incredible surfcasting action as fish pounded my bucktail lure. I'll show how to choose the right jig in order to score consistent surf fishing and boat catches.
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Komentáře • 100

  • @mikeknottscreek8183
    @mikeknottscreek8183 Před 2 lety +16

    Nice to see fish swim away after release. You caught more Stripers that morning than I catch in two years, not joking!

  • @waxonwaxoff4046
    @waxonwaxoff4046 Před 2 lety +13

    This guy catches fish for fun and I can't catch one to keep, darn.

  • @user-wr1oc4yt3r
    @user-wr1oc4yt3r Před 2 lety +6

    These are terrific videos and tips…thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @tommylud4324
    @tommylud4324 Před 2 lety +3

    Your videos changed how I fish salt water. Didn't realize I didn't know what I was doing before your videos.

  • @arnpad1969
    @arnpad1969 Před 2 lety +2

    Can I call you “ Le Professeur “. Thanks for all your tutelage.

  • @faisalrafique6107
    @faisalrafique6107 Před rokem

    You have been great master and an inspiration... kindly make side on view of how you retreive bucktail for us to see the magician working his jig in the water....thanks you may put camera on side and just show casts and retreives in different pieces of water you may fish. Thanks

  • @jayeagle8363
    @jayeagle8363 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the nice video ...loving the bucktails up here in New Brunswick canada ❤🇨🇦. Tight lines 👍

  • @smokster0604
    @smokster0604 Před 2 lety +1

    Phew that was a great morning....Fish on

  • @LI-FLKayakFisherman
    @LI-FLKayakFisherman Před 2 lety

    John, I have your book, did the online course and watch all your videos and I still learn something different every time I watch a new video. This was super timely since I’ll be fishing Hither Hills for three days starting Monday and I was just putting together my tackle bag. 👍🏻

  • @BStavFishing
    @BStavFishing Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding explanation! Love that hackle feathered bucktail!

  • @pigsandapples
    @pigsandapples Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks John. Great to see such a healthy fishery.

  • @bassassassinnn7459
    @bassassassinnn7459 Před 2 lety

    Halibut and striped bass bite has been HOT here in Northern California! Yesterday I went home with a limit in less than 2 hours, all from the shoreline. Always using your methods. Cheers!

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      That's spectacular to hear and I really appreciate you sharing that! I've had many good reports from CA regarding these techniques.

  • @OMOLMentoringinc
    @OMOLMentoringinc Před 2 lety

    Never knew the science behind the head of bucktail John will teach kids in my fishing program. Tight lines

  • @larryp85
    @larryp85 Před 2 lety +1

    wow 127k subs. your channel grew a lot over the winter

  • @mauricedabeast51
    @mauricedabeast51 Před 2 lety +3

    Unbelievable you do it agin👍🏼

  • @maxh.5825
    @maxh.5825 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey John, Im a 14 year old kid who has grown up around Gardiners bay and loves fishing. I was wondering if you have any tips on finding stripers on the actual bay seeing as I've struggled to get on a bite when I'm not in the back harbor. Also wanted to tell you to keep up the great work and to continue making amazing, entertaining content!

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +8

      Try as best you can to fish sunrise and sunset. This video was almost entirely recorded before 5:30 a.m. The 30 minutes either side of sunset can be equally good. Look for current and edges, and be careful.

    • @maxh.5825
      @maxh.5825 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you!

  • @josephmasone1478
    @josephmasone1478 Před 2 lety

    Hung up the Dark Matter for the newer version GSB - finding that balance and keeping all the supporters happy. Well done! Although personally, I got my fingers crossed for the old cork 1201L fish stix making a long awaited return appearance at the Inlet this year with a big ol snake on the end of it on an extra dark night.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety

      A friend borrowed the Dark Matter, so I went back to the GSB for that trip.

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome fishing!!!!

  • @OnThaMoneyFishin
    @OnThaMoneyFishin Před 2 lety

    I love this spot in the summer time for porgy an fluke

  • @whiskeykilmer1866
    @whiskeykilmer1866 Před 2 lety +1

    Doesn't get any better than that.

  • @mxbass1036
    @mxbass1036 Před 2 lety

    Well that looked like a lot of fun.

  • @1701alpha
    @1701alpha Před 2 lety

    Great video! Still trying to learn how to use these rigs! I'm more comfortable in using Poppers and Swimmers! Guess I'm afraid of getting snagged on the bottom! Thanks for making these clips!

  • @Basssmaster
    @Basssmaster Před 2 lety +2

    Hey John awesome fishing you're a legend. It's impressive how you keep the go pro trained on the action wearing it on your head. Did you have to train yourself to keep focus in front of you, or am I a spaz and just incapable of focusing?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +5

      I'm very focused when fishing. I also work to minimize the field of view to keep the spot burning accusations to a minimum.

  • @hhprogressiveconstruction1140

    You found the spot that morning nice fishing .

  • @patrickglenn4077
    @patrickglenn4077 Před 2 lety +2

    Mr. Skinner I am taking my nephew fishing this weekend. We will be fishing for blues and stripers from the shoreline. Is there any place you recommend. Thanks.

  • @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT

    Amazing sequence of successful casts!

  • @thomascdurham9130
    @thomascdurham9130 Před 2 lety +3

    So John, what do you do when you hook a "catfish?" :D

  • @reelluckysportfishing596
    @reelluckysportfishing596 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video

  • @charlieduvall6463
    @charlieduvall6463 Před 2 lety

    What an amazing fishery

  • @billypowers3297
    @billypowers3297 Před 2 lety

    GREAT content, as usual. Didn't realize the type of material made a difference in sink rates. Off-topic, have any suggestions on PFD? Kayak vs boat? Can't tell from your videos what you're wearing. Thanks!

  • @christopherkopp3511
    @christopherkopp3511 Před 2 lety

    I just finished reading "Fishing the Bucktail" and I learned a lot. I recommend it to all the fans of your videos. I still have a couple of questions about Chapter 9, especially since it was written before the MinnKota trolling motors became popular. How can I send you those questions?

  • @drewjames1104
    @drewjames1104 Před rokem

    Hi John. When you have dialed in the right weighted bucktail, do you tap bottom often during the retrieve?

  • @billwallenstein3387
    @billwallenstein3387 Před 2 lety

    “Catching Striper’s & Blue’s, casting jigs & tins” Uncle Paul fishing Jones Beach he’d say.

  • @xavieritolindo
    @xavieritolindo Před rokem

    We're exactly in Long Island?

  • @bassblanker5359
    @bassblanker5359 Před 2 lety

    Great video as always, informative and entertaining. Hope you don’t mind, but, living in the UK there is constant arguments about the right knot to connect the braid mainline to the fluoro leader, but, I notice you use a swivel. Could you please let me know the benefits of using the swivel instead of a knot?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      I feel those are more secure and faster knots on the ends of the swivel vs braid to mono, plus the swivel reduces line twist.

    • @bassblanker5359
      @bassblanker5359 Před 2 lety

      Many thanks, I am always looking to learn and apply to fishing over here, so its always very interesting to watch your videos. Thanks again and keep up the great work👍🏻

  • @KarimElayoubyFishing
    @KarimElayoubyFishing Před 2 lety

    Bay Ridge channel, New York City
    What’s the lightest bucktail and heaviest you would go for a channel like this?

    • @KarimElayoubyFishing
      @KarimElayoubyFishing Před 2 lety

      1/2, 3/4, 1 oz take either forever to fall to the bottom and rise way too high. Tried 2 oz bucktail, swims low enough most of the time, but also can rise some 4 feet off the bottom… trying 3 oz. tomorrow night.
      Had a nice 27 inch short hit the 1/2 oz vertically jigging. But I’d like to cover more water by swimming.

  • @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801

    also .. mono to braid ... whats your fav way to tie them together when bucktailing

  • @I_Throw_Plugs
    @I_Throw_Plugs Před 2 lety

    Hey John, how do them pliers you linked hold up in the saltwater?

  • @michaelpentecoste3256

    Hey John love the video, quick question. I wanna fish this spot near me that i know for sure definitely has bass its a small pier right next to a giant bridge and it seems that all the bass are under the bridge however the current is ridiculously strong flowing from the pier to the bridge. How would you go about fishing something like this? (Its the mini ponqoqaue bridge I’m sure you’ve heard of it)

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před rokem

      Definitely bucktails. You can dial in the weight to match the current.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před rokem

      You may need to target the slower currents, like 90 minutes either side of slack.

  • @livenhfree
    @livenhfree Před 3 měsíci +1

    Not fair! ;-)

  • @gator7095
    @gator7095 Před 2 lety

    Hi John I would like to order both types of S&S buck tails ( the one with more hair for floating over the structure) and the other one too! How do I specify when ordering the specific type ofbuck tails?

  • @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801

    ayo Johnny. how do you feel about uncle josh coming back and have you tried the Buff Baits out of Connecticut's split pork tail teasers ( made from real pork) Buffs gives anglers more for the money they give more teasers they come in a jar but also have resealable bags filled w pork teasers to refill the buffs jars... pretty cool concept. 😎

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      Amazingly, I'm not all that moved by the return of Pork Rind. I actually never ran out because I hoarded so much years ago. The Otter Tails and Fat Cow Jig Strips work just fine and are more convenient and less messy. That said, choice is a good thing. I was in Plum Gut an hour ago and used the new UJ70. It's good.

    • @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801
      @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801 Před 2 lety

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing you fished plum gut on a boat or wading?? I remember my first time fishing in the rocks of orient point 👉 my God that sweep over the reef that like 2 to 3 inches of water coming over the reef is so powerful all I could think was welp as long as no sharks are there I can get a free ride to Connecticut if I slip or miss time the walk back to shore. lol

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      Boat.

    • @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801
      @ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801 Před 2 lety

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing awesome I told my self stop being one sided always choosing to surf cast that if opportunities come to boat fish go boat fishing it can open doors to understand the water and fishery more plus give me a break because loading up to surf cast w no truck to cruise a beach is a ton of energy/work ... great talk John thanks be safe and catch ya out there in the wild

  • @fotoconcept
    @fotoconcept Před 2 lety

    Hey John, why do you use swivels instead of knots to connect your leader to your main line. I'm getting guys telling me knots are better for the rod guides. But they still hang up when I cast. I believe the swivels.

    • @amos61905
      @amos61905 Před 2 lety +2

      His leader doesn’t go through the guides. It’s like 3-4ft long and the swivel never touches the guides. No line twist with the swivel and I trust my knots better on the swivel.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety

      Could not have answered that better.

    • @fotoconcept
      @fotoconcept Před 2 lety

      True facts. Thanks.

    • @Tyler-kw9ce
      @Tyler-kw9ce Před 2 lety

      I fish FL mainly for big snook. And throw 8-9 foot rods 30-40lb braid and 80lb leader. I use an FG knot for my connection and never cast it through my guides just use 2 1/2 to 3 foot of leader. I don't believe any knot will cast smoothly through your guides.

  • @taylorcaputo3013
    @taylorcaputo3013 Před 2 lety

    John, do you think a spook or a pencil would have produced under these conditions?

  • @samanthaalessi5001
    @samanthaalessi5001 Před 2 lety

    Great video John quick question. Will my vs150 work with my 10 foot trophy

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety

      A little small, but it wil;l work.

    • @samanthaalessi5001
      @samanthaalessi5001 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing lol just seeing this now ... I went this morning John and tried out the setup at a south shore inlet and upon second cast hooked up to a 30 pound striper the setup handled it great it was my pb striper all on a buck tail with a fat cow strip that I spit the end of...

  • @trancemusic8805
    @trancemusic8805 Před 2 lety

    Any beach flounder fishing coming up?

  • @christopherwasay6155
    @christopherwasay6155 Před 3 měsíci

    How many ounce bucktail jig

  • @zach6383
    @zach6383 Před 2 lety

    Hey John I was wondering if you’ve lost a lot of big bass in your days? My best bass is a 45” ~35 pounder but last year I lost about 7 fish that I believe to have been 45+ pounds and I just can’t seem to get over them and beat myself up about it every time fishing season comes around. I was fortunate to get a nice 30+ pounder last year but those darn 40+ never fail to outsmart me in some way. I’ve had nightmares about my biggest bass that I’ve lost. Do you have any stories about losing a monster? Fishing is so enjoyable yet makes me miserable sometimes. I’ve even lost a few monsters to a darn grey seal snatching it off my line. Just can’t seem to win with them as of yet and with the current state of the fishery seeming to be on the decline not sure if the time will ever come

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      I hope this doesn't jinx me, but no, I recall just one. The hook pulled on a low forty right in front of me. Sharp hooks, tight initial drag, hard and multiple hooksets. That will tilt the odds in your favor.

    • @zach6383
      @zach6383 Před 2 lety

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you John I will apply this next time I go out I hope you have a great season !

    • @JamesP29
      @JamesP29 Před 2 lety +1

      In my experience most fish are lost by not setting the drag properly and reeling in to hard when the fish is making a strong run. But sounds like you're doing pretty good as far as being in the right spots.. I've never had a seal steal a fish though!

  • @williampham3850
    @williampham3850 Před 2 lety

    👍

  • @Ghost-sz7uo
    @Ghost-sz7uo Před 2 lety

    How do you decide what you’re going to target each day?

  • @mryorkie
    @mryorkie Před 2 lety

    Would the buck tail still work the same if tied to a steel leader.?

    • @mryorkie
      @mryorkie Před 2 lety

      @The Goods thank you ✌️

    • @mryorkie
      @mryorkie Před 2 lety

      @@BaldyFade if you fish the Texas coast were just about everything in the water as a set theeth??

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      I never use wire up North. I've used it cuda fishing on Florida Keys flats, but not on bucktails.

  • @johnpope3717
    @johnpope3717 Před 2 lety

    What do you use to store and transport your jigs

  • @ron2757
    @ron2757 Před 2 lety

    where are you fishing in this video ???

  • @Exploremorefishing
    @Exploremorefishing Před 2 lety

    I have about 20 different bucktails that I've bought through the years .....I have ZERO catches on them 🤷🏻‍♂️ I seriously don't know what I'm doing , I have no confidence in them at all

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety +1

      The most common mistake is going to heavy. Try to glide or swim the bucktail a foot or two off the bottom on a slow to moderate retrieve. I have a whole playlist of bucktail fishing, an online course, and a book. Plenty of resources available.

    • @Exploremorefishing
      @Exploremorefishing Před 2 lety

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing TY John , I think my biggest issue is I never quite know where the bucktail is in the water column ( am I high ? Am I just above the bottom? Am I somewhere in the middle ? I never quite feel it 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @larryosit8118
      @larryosit8118 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Exploremorefishing If you have a situation were you can present the bucktail with a conventional reel I find its much easier too put & keep the bucktail where you want it.This is how I prefer to fish bucktails,swim shad,diamond jigs in wicked current such as inlets.This is'nt always fesiable but it may help with the "confidence issue"..

    • @Exploremorefishing
      @Exploremorefishing Před 2 lety

      @@larryosit8118 TY , if you don't mind me asking ..what is it about the conventional reel that makes a difference for you ? ( opposed to a spinning reel )

  • @chrisdrums1910
    @chrisdrums1910 Před 2 lety

    would you recommend north or south shore for stripers rn? having trouble getting on them

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  Před 2 lety

      The size in on the South Shore now as the migration is pushing through.

  • @indorexyggdood5343
    @indorexyggdood5343 Před 2 lety

    Hey John! I got a quick question to ask. Not to be a creep or anything but did you happen to be in NJ this weekend? I thought I saw you backing out of a driveway or something. If you don’t feel comfortable to respond I would understand, but it would fun to know I saw a famous fisherman! Lol

  • @user-ib4it4kx3d
    @user-ib4it4kx3d Před 2 lety

    I hope you can tell me the address!