Bounce This on The Bottom and Hold On!

[@outcastfisherman6991]

You know you’re a pro when you catch a nice speck and say “ahh not what I wanted” lol great job brother

[@richienegron7886]

Just when I thought I was done buying fishing gear here comes Mr. Skinner with a rod that looks like a winner 🤦‍♂️😂

[@niz8787]

Bruh I spent about $2000 on fishing in general the past 8 months

[@N2theBlue1]

The difference between remoras and lampreys is that the remora is more just along for the ride they don't feed on the fish they are attached to whereas lampreys actually eat the host.

[@Msquad321]

John, the pattern on a Black Grouper looks like rectangular "boxes". The Gags have a pattern that looks like "wormy" shapes.

[@donmeola5862]

Holy cow John! Those groupers are a workout! You should have forearms like Popeye in no time! Those fish have beautiful markings too. Very entertaining trip.

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Love to see the underwater video of the structure and variety of fish in this area.

[@robertlucas8104]

glad I’m not the only one who uses regurgitated bait. I’ve caught sea robins with greedy amounts of crabs and fleas from their mouths and used them to catch other fish.

[@LongIslandLethals]

I already like the size of the forward handle and looks to be that rubberized grip. Exciting! Love the light blue coloring for obvious reasons lol.

[@timconnors3211]

Uh-Oh! watch out fish! here comes the bucktail and the gulp! and the spot lock and the professor! It was only a matter of time. Hah, they have no chance. Great video again John, the grouper are really cool looking. You really seem to be enjoying your January so far.

[@craig1lengyel]

Beautiful fish those groupers! Nice rod and reel. Boats are going to be following you around if you keep catching like that.

[@ytpython73]

Little fish was a remora. Not like lamprey though... they aren't parasites. They just stick to the big fish with suction (pick one up you'll feel the suction on top of their heads) so that they get a free ride and access to food the big fish might stir up or make a mess with. Big ones fight like hell. Great video as always.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for that!

[@ljohnson5978]

Lookin good down there,catching fish and nobody around!

[@jamiehoward5591]

Man, you have some of the best fishing videos out there!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@kylegallardy1894]

First fish: john:ahhh not what I wanted. Me: drooling and jealous

[@ytpython73]

Right?!?

[@adelehill7088]

My sister tries to talk me into fishing off of a kayak I can't do it !!! Rather just sit in a lazy chair and wait for the fish to bite 😜

[@walterdurand9472]

I thank you for the reel update that was what I was totally fix on!

[@mypassion830]

Who said you need fresh good bait save money that way 😆. When I grow up I want to be just like you. Great video

[@NYandAtlantic]

Love the rod blue color looks good I hear grouper is good eating

[@LongIslandLethals]

I have been told that catfish at that size is perfect grouper bait by a good captain in New Smyrna. He live wells that catch for bait later.

[@dougstjean1841]

Another great video with a lot of cool fish!!!!!! Awesome stuff!!!!!!

[@gbouley1]

Thanks for another great video. The rod looks interesting. I have a couple of Dark Matter rods both I love. This I may need for this year. Thanks again 🙌

[@soyruhere]

Love the video. I'm paused @14.21 so I can laugh my ass off and not miss the ending

[@empirestatebullies]

I like the action of the rod and can’t wait to try it out 👍🏼

[@derekalexander4030]

Great assortment and a fun fight on those groupers.

[@ernestovarela3416]

Rod looks awesome! Can't wait to try it out!

[@ernestovarela3416]

Hi John! Is this new rod going to replace the tsunami slim wave for blackfish?

[@shawnboisclair3696]

@@ernestovarela3416 inquiring minds want to know!

[@joesmith1605]

So I recognize the area you're fishing. It's a goldmine of fish. Late October is 🔥

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Another great video! The combo looks great too!

[@fishoff4283]

White bucktails bounced on bottom will catch a mixed bag. Nice trip. I would have cut belly strips out of the spanish as a jig trailer if the bite was tough.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Unless I had jigs with circle hooks ( I don't), I think that would have been illegal to do since I was actively targeting grouper, which they classify as a reef fish.

[@fishoff4283]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Always good to read the regs as this demonstrates. I haven't lived in FL for over 15 years and the regs have changed. Thanks.

[@chrisma1976]

Never seen anyone catching grouper like speckled trout. 😂😂😂 Good job man.

[@jamesps7515]

Cant wait to get my hands on that new spinning rod to go along with my casting bounce and jig! Ive been wanting a slammer for a while now and it looks gorgeous on that rod. I know theres lighter reels out there that will have the same power, im just a PENN lover always have been.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

A Penn fan here as well, along with a couple of the Tsunami reels. The slammer has always been a great reel but now it's more waterproof. The rod would be best matched with a 3500 or 3000.

[@jamesps7515]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing awesome! Thanks John. Ive had a spinfisher VI 3500 for a few years now and i absolutely love it. So a slammer to match the rod it is. Keep up the great work!

[@pharaohgunz3604]

Just freaking awesome your great brother bless 🙏💪✊ stay safe

[@LongIslandLethals]

Awesome, can't wait to try the new rod!!!

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey John, it looked to me like the caudal fin had a white margin, which would make it a Gag Grouper but I could not see it real well. First though was gag and a review seemed to confirm. John, you are catching the heck out of Grouper at that location. Nice Job. Good to see someone else in my Kayak. Love it but struggle getting it Out and loaded. In is easy. I'll check your back vids to see if you show loading or unloading. John Lampree are a parasitic situation and can kill many pounds of fish in their feeding cycle. Ramora are true fish and while the attach they do not destroy tissue and are not taking anything from inside the fish. They eat scraps dropped by the preators. I'm sure you already know this.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I use a bed extender on a shortbed pickup. I have a malone wide track cart when needed.

[@debbieamper6888]

There should be an open window for Goliath groupers for harvesting. As a diver, the amount of reef fish species I have observed over the past 22 years have been demolished by goliaths. On most wrecks you can find 100+ lb. Goliaths eating almost everything.

[@gennerobootz6490]

John you should make a inshore rod something like a penn battalion and a carbon shield 2 mixed together that would be the perfect inshore rod

[@johnd3901]

That looks like a juvi black but at that size it could very well be a gag as well

[@813Tyler]

I thought the manatee for a second was a huge tarpon that got spooked.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Those groupers are a really beautiful fish! Is there any specific reason that you use the metal fish grips over the plastic ones?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Because my background is as a Northeast surfcaster where a Boga grip is standard equipment on a surf belt.

[@wormway_69]

Super fishing and super spinning rod!!!

[@troygeer4547]

Great vid and trip. always look forward to your posts. How far out are you comfortable going and expect to get back to launch on battery? Hope to see more camera under docks etc..

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I can't seem to kill the battery. 3+ miles one way and all day running around on one trip.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Call this the Variety hour, lot of different species. The juvenile Goliath Grouper love the crabs?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That surprised me. I thought sheepshead would pounce on those first.

[@trancemusic8805]

those are some gorgeous grouper

[@cjhoya1]

Great video looks like fun! Are any of those grouper varieties suitable for the cooler?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No. The Goliaths are always closed. The gags are out of season. Reds were shorts.

[@LaytonParham]

Looks as if you have discovered the Goliath Grouper Nursery!

[@2woods2water82]

Hey would love to see you camera setup

[@jefflindsey9589]

Asking fish for fish bait! Awesome

[@fishfinder4]

Great video as always John, the first grouper you caught, Black or Baby Goliath...?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Goliath

[@fishermansmobileweighstati3645]

The new Slammer has some great features and looks really nice. How is the cranking power of it in comparison to the Shimano Gosa? I have had Slammers which I liked but the cranking power of them didn't compare to Shimanos of similar sizes.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I don't have the Shimano.

[@OMOLMentoringinc]

John at the bow is a green something, what is it and a link? Seen it on previous video, I hv a AP120, want to add more options

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's a highway safety flag because I transport on a bed extender. I can also pull the kayak around with it.

[@marklabrozzi7260]

John, i dont know if this was already asked but do you have any idea what those groupers weighed? It seems that dark matter rod handled them well.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No clue really. They're pretty bulky and heavy. Whatever they weigh, even the little ones have a stupid amount of power. Fun fish for sure.

[@ang-theguerrillaangler2046]

If I put bucktails in gulp juice, will the gulp juice deteriorate the hook?

[@bobbymartin2604]

Hey John, do you know the specs on the new rod?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10-30# line, 3/4 to 5-ounce for jigging, 6'3''

[@NYandAtlantic]

What are you using to take the hook out

[@jessebiondi846]

Did he spit up that catfish or did u reach in there with ur forceps / pliers and wrench it out 😁 asking for a friend. Great video Dr.Skinner

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It barfed it out. It smelled disgusting.

[@johnmccreary1554]

All that water and only one “boat”. Not like Greenport Harbor in May.

[@BrassHammer]

Request J&H to put up a link to pre-order that Dark Matter Spinning rod :) They have the surf and casting rods...but lack the one you have there. Your reel link was for a 15 oz. 4500? how did your arm feel at the end of the day?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I was fine, but a 3500 would be a more appropriate reel for that rod. The 4500 was OK and the only one I could get.

[@garypollio4960]

Hello John. Subscriber here. Love all your videos and am looking for a rod and reel recommendation. I fish the beaches and jetties in South Jersey, mostly small blues, weaks, and stripers and sometimes even a flounder or two. I'll be throwing bucktails and jigs with Gulps in the 3/8 to 1oz range. What would you suggest for a rod and reel for this type of fishing?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

For that weight range - this bit.ly/33Qjamy

[@garypollio4960]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks. And reel? A 3000 or 4000 class reel?

[@TheDavinci545]

John have you ever used the gulp grabs? and if you have do they work ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I use them to death. Very effective.

[@landolfr]

Any specs on the rod or are we gonna have to wait? I’m in search of a light back bay rod for fluke…

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

This was a 3/4-ounce jig, but it could certainly handle the heavier ocean jigs. There's a lighter prototype on the way that I should have in a week. I would prefer that for back bay fluke.

[@Jlandau763]

Grouper fishing is ridiculous! Crazy to think those juvenile Goliaths will grow to hundreds of pounds

[@mojobudgiekayakfishing]

Hey John what would you say is the difference between that rod and the slimwave 6’4” MH? Thx

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Totally different. The taper is slower. It has way more stopping power.

[@mojobudgiekayakfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing exactly what I was hoping to hear! Can’t wait. Hopefully in 6’6” or shorter!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's 6'3''.

[@mojobudgiekayakfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing shhhweet. Can’t wait

[@ciroromer7380]

Awesome John. Great to see you enjoy life

[@adamhfishing]

What will the line and lure rating on that new rod? How will it compare to the jigging world night ranger spinning?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That was 30-pound line and the drag was nearly locked on the first and last fish. It will be great for jigging fluke with 10-15# line. It will also be my sea bass rod for where I snap jig them in 60' with 10# line.

[@adamhfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks John! I have the @Elias V custom night ranger MH rated 10-17 and 1/2 to 1.5oz. Just wondering how the action compares to that rod and if it handles heavier jigs perhaps or same range. Thanks!

[@matthewficco7090]

How is that rod compared to the dark matter one you started out with?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'm not sure which rod you mean.

[@RH421939]

That rod is sweet

[@mattprimett7789]

What size is the rod and reel

[@johnc6228]

A multi species day on the same lure and rodreel combo shows the versatility of all 3.

[@flukewhisperer69]

What was that rod again & when is release date?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's a Dark Matter Skinner Jig and Bounce Spin. Hopefully in stock by May.

[@americanfishingadventures5486]

🔥👌🇺🇸👍Beautiful fishes ..impressive video

[@gennerobootz6490]

Nice John another rod to spend money on lol

[@Ricdawg]

John, what the rating on that rod!?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10-30# line, 3/4 to 5-ounce for jigging, 6'3''

[@JDL1115]

I would like to watch a catch n cook video from you.

[@kenz1031]

Why doesn't the fish you catch register on the fishfinder?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

They sometimes do, but otherwise must be hugging the bottom.

[@toddtallman99]

What body of water are you fishi g?

[@gennerobootz6490]

What rod is that

[@reesefrazier3485]

Looked like another gag just a bit darker pattern.

[@JMGZ8]

What is the length on the rod? thank you!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

6'3''

[@LivingTheBestDayOfMyLife]

What general area of Florida was this?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

everglades

[@gennerobootz6490]

Is that rod like the slime wave ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No. This has a slower taper and more stopping power.

[@gennerobootz6490]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing will it be good for rapid jigging

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

As good as any spinning rod.

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

you didn't keep any grouper for the table?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Can't keep Goliaths.

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

They're out of season until May 1st and you cannot keep goliaths anyway.

[@cyclonedronz7861]

What depth and structure are you jigging?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

15 feet with rocky bottom.

[@jackthewack55]

Another Amazing Video! I went ahead and sent you an email, I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Tight Lines!

[@phillymanpete]

Skinner gets all the new toys before the rest of us...must be nice~! :)

[@canadagooses]

3500 slammer IV dx?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That would have been a better match for the rod, but I could only get this 4500 slammer IV DX.

[@canadagooses]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing gotcha. Your lucky you could get any of them!

[@johnd3901]

Tide is a double edged sword, in this case not enough and the bite is weak. To much and this spot is almost unfishable.

[@Copeharder97]

Florida fishing is so much better than NY :( lol

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's just different.

[@chrispyo22]

The two grouper around the 8min mark both look like gags. Black grouper have dark margins on their tail, anal, and end of the dorsal fins. Also their spot pattern usually show a pronounced “chain” pattern along lateral line. Also they usually come out of the water looking brown rather than the grey look of a gag

[@chrispyo22]

Second one may have been a black. We didn’t really get a good look at it but it did look to be more brown in color.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks!

[@tonynicoletti8161]

Said it before and ill say it again. Idk how you fit your giant balls into a kayak, Or anyone else for that matter. As epic as it looks and how big the tactical advantage is to be low and tight to the water in certain fishing situations theres not a sum of $ that would make me even consider launching a yak in the salt. Ill just continue to watch and enjoy whilst hoping a manatee/shark or other assorted large scary marine life doesn't muff you up. Good luck, catch em up and stay dry

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I love being so close to the environment. It's a lot like surf fishing.

[@chadmiller1718]

Gag

[@The_Striper_Hunt]

Ever catch a gator?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Have seen only 2.

[@wreckanchor]

what part of Florida is this?