Fake vs Real Bucktail Beach Fishing + First Boat Trip of Season!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Save 20% on your system and your first month is free when you sign up for interactive monitoring. Visit SimpliSafe.com/johnskinnerfishing to learn more!

[@d.edwardmanders4496]

Lmao John is the only dude that's got me NOT skipping through simply safe ad-ins. I would listen to the man narrate a textbook.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Ha! Thanks for that.

[@rontruocchio5744]

john pickings are slim flipping lures and bucktails on the south shore beaches lately but i usually manage to come home with dinner and i attribute that to watching your videos and immulating your approach. thankyou.

[@robertwalsh5793]

John, I've been making and using Fish-Hair on my jigs for almost 50 years. I've found that carving out the stem/thread part of your molds to allow a little more flair/kick to the hair improves action. I've known guys that used small wraps of duct tape on the stem to do the same thing. Also, when tying on the hair, I wind the thread close to the end kick to preload more spring to the fish-hair. This further increases the "puff" action when worked through the water. Bottom line is artificial hair works fine. PM me if you need more clarification.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Excellent info - thanks!

[@lukemcdevitt9191]

I listen to many podcasts that have SimpliSafe as a sponsor and none of them have done as good of a job as you have. glad to see you getting some sponsors!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Hey thanks for that! I turn down a couple of sponsor offers a week because they're irrelevant, but that was something I find useful.

[@JoelGraves]

I’m sure you could get sponsors to either pay for or offset the cost of a new fancy boat yet you stick to your tried and true workhorse . I love the fact you’ve always kept it real in your videos / fishing. Form always follows function. As an educator and fellow fisherman I appreciate your approach.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks. I really do need to rip up that floor and fix the leaks though.

[@chuckkavigian1045]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing what year and type of boat is that John? I know I've heard you mention it before

[@DaBarCODE880]

it’s on my bucket list to fish a day with the Great John Skinner, such a good fisherman with tons of insight and best of all results! love the vids keep ‘em coming.

[@tomtripptree5079]

If he has not done this already. Have an auction for one of his charities. I bet there would be a bidding war

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Never thought about shortening my cast when fishing the surf. Always just bomb it as far as it goes - great tips! Thanks for the video 👌

[@matthewernstwestlake5193]

Welcome back John! "Tweaking In the strike zone"...love your invaluable information...

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Went out yesterday on a buddy's boat in the same sound that I fish. Been blowing NE for 7-8 days and was still blowing yesterday. Water was filthy. Jig disappeared within 3-4 inches from the surface. We definitely didn't have high expectations, but you can't catch them from the couch! 4 inch pink shine grub on the bottom and 3 inch white and pink swimming mullet on the dropper. I continually slathered Lip Glu "The Stink" on the grub every few minutes. Low and behold, I had three flounder in the boat before my buddy had one. The scent gel was definitely the predominate productive factor in this dirty water. I think things will only get better today and tomorrow. Great video on these bucktails!! I will never stop loving your scientific approach to the sport we love so much!!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Awesome report!

[@starlessaeon3972]

Never thought there would come a time where I had to skip through large portions of a John Skinner video 👍🏼

[@ChadCarney-hu3du]

maybe congratulate him on getting a sponsor deal instead of complaining 🤷‍♂

[@rona.7058]

Whatever man, the man is a legend et him do what he wants

[@timconnors3211]

Here we go John... Great to hear the enthusiasm in your voice declaring how nice it is to be back... looking nicely browned by the way,,, stay safe

[@KEPTIFISHING]

Wow I can’t believe the difference between the deer hair bucktails Versus the fake feathered bucktails good job Skinner

[@downhamcars]

Vana White can feel secure in her position; unless she's a fish. Good for you John, living your best fishing life and sharing with us.

[@blibbster60]

Good for you John! Happy to see you're getting some attention from sponsors, you deserve it! Congrats!

[@robertk28k29]

Saw the video with on the water media it was excellent!!! .. speaking of the weakfish .. I have been catching some very big weakfish in the back bays no luck with the bass but lots of fun with the big tide runners

[@termite122]

john,,,as a flytyer there is so many great synthetic hairs available that it would make your head spin..ive been using all synthetic hair on all my fluking bucktails for 5 years now and would never use natural bucktail again unless im buying s&s bucktails but when the hair falls apart i use synthetic hair to re do them..its way way more durable and its all solid inside and not hollow like deer hair so the sink rate like you mentioned is very noticeable allowing you to use less weight...synthetics have so many more vibrant colors and you can add sum kinda flash as well with tons of different flashes out there you just use your imagination..enrico puglisi has sum really great synthetic hair and flash designed for saltwater applications..glad your back up north and have a great fluke season..so far here in nj the fluke fishing has been fantastic from opening day..

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Great comment. Thanks!

[@nhlombardi6946]

Is it made from polyester?

[@cre5524]

FYI John, they changed the size limit on porgies to 10”. I actually prefer them to be 11” to get a good fillet. I was out on a party boat we were catching the same size you were. There were some jumbo’s caught, but mostly average size.

[@michaelhess7586]

welcome back john. great video

[@TheNockingPoint]

I Love, "Not quite leaking yet" I keep looking for a "Skinner Skiff" LI style, like yours.

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

Thanks, John! This was not only a fun video to watch, but it was also educational. What I learned today will definitely come in handy when bucktailing. 👍

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Even in not very favorable conditions, you still got your dinner :-)

[@ejmacewan8942]

JUST A SUPER 👍 VIDEO,,,, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFO AND DEDICATION THAT YOU BRING TO THOUSANDS OF US,,, VERY WELL DONE 👍,, SUPER CHANNEL- PLEASE BE SAFE AND HEALTHY,,,

[@rontruocchio5744]

i bought a synthetic bucktail and i found it to not cast as far as natural hair. i think the reason is the natural hair holds the water and gives the bucktail a more streamlined shape and less air resistance while casting.

[@strichards5337]

Welcome Home, sir.

[@Fishermenssource]

Def not an Evict in the video. Looks like a Dawia BG. Good to see ya back up north!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Evict on shore, BG in boat.

[@BrassHammer]

I like your other boat, check your engine mount bolts and make sure they are secure.

[@hef-outdoors2116]

not sure if you mentioned it as I had a lot of background noise while watching but deer hair is hollow therefor more drag and lift and I feel a little more action.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yep - it floats and the fake stuff sinks.

[@mikedougherty9165]

welcome home

[@jayeagle8363]

Deer hair works best up here in canada ...i find the fake hairs to not flow and action and buoyancy/drag . Thanks for the vids always fun to see you ripping lips ...tight lines 👍❤🇨🇦

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I understand completely. For now, given a choice, I want the real stuff for stripers.

[@jaychino1621]

Nice. Your fish finder is ginormous! ❤️ it!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10''

[@FrankLadd]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I like that you have a top of the line trolling motor with spot lock, a good fishfinder that is not necesarily top of the line, and a beater boat that is servicable for the waters you use. I fish water so shallow a fish finder is not much use but I think a good trolling motor can really help keep the fishing productive.

[@mhg437]

Great Stuff ! Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthaalessi5001]

Great video John if you don't mind me asking where did you grow up in wadding river. Lol I just bought a home on hulse ave.... 1 block from the beach I'm looking forward to launch the kayak there for blackfish and Albies and porgy.....

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Herod Point Rd.

[@johnfan724]

John, so which one was better? The real or the synthetic?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Way too early to tell. They probably each have their situations where one might out-produce the other.

[@kevinclose6728]

John I noticed you have the Nav Pro unit mounted on your trolling motor. Is that used in addition to the humminbird GPS or basically what is its purpose?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

There's nothing new on the TM.

[@ron2757]

new to the sport ,no boat , no 4 wheel drive truck , can anyone tell me where to striper fish on the south shore thank you

[@theluvyoumake]

Do you mind if I ask you how many feet of water you're working with how deep it is thank you if you answer

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

8-12'

[@nickdevereaux7920]

Great vid John. With synthetic casting further and seeming to have less drag in the water do you think you have to jig a little slower for fluke ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No, but I think we could use less weight.

[@jessegraham1004]

What kind of area is this? Estuary, inlet, bay? Thanks for the video.

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

I've never ate a Porgy. How about a catch and cook?

[@FishingZebra]

Do you trim the hairs of your bucktail to all one length?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No. The synthetic jig came that way.

[@edmus2712]

Whole grilled porgies !! John can you recommend a public or pay ramp in Greenport ? My go to ramp was sold & is now a $75.00 entree restaurant .TIA

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Look up the new NYS ramp in Southold.

[@bryandilley1426]

You and I have similar boats and I bought a mount motor and worried about the thin aluminum that I will mount it too. How did you reinforce yours? Thanks and great video as usual

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I think there's wood underneath. My friend (Sweeney) did it, and I can't remember.

[@bryandilley1426]

It looked rock solid. Thanks

[@colem.9815]

Were you fishing near the inlet? Loved the video!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Far from the nearest inlet.

[@patrickgregory1078]

Shinnecock?

[@colem.9815]

@@patrickgregory1078 is that where he was?

[@patrickgregory1078]

No he's Northshore there's so many little inlets that go in and out little body's of water who knows.

[@johnroberts3878]

What do you use in your chum bag?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Frozen clam chum

[@gothivore277]

Hey John what’s the reason that your going to have to use synthetic hair vs bucktail hair jigs? Is it becoming outlawed or is there some kind of supply issue?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Supply and very high cost of deer tails.

[@Rickysssss22]

I miss the chum pot cam:(

[@keithandtriniildefonso]

Great video

[@patrickgregory1078]

Nice running engine is it a 74 like the boat?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

2009

[@DJAUG14]

John, what power is the Tsunami Carbon Shield you’re using in the first half of the video?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That's the MH. I use the M in Florida. 7'

[@pasqualen6066]

hey john, how deep is the water there and what weight is appropriate

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10', 1-ounce. Unless you meant the boat part, then 30 feet and 3/4-ounce.

[@pasqualen6066]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing ty

[@BertoFishingINYAngler]

First lol, Watching it right now as we speak 🎣

[@ATC235]

I bought a underwater camera to find my friends pole he dropped lol. Anyway when I dropped the camera there was no fish around. Then after bouncing the camera on the bottom - porgies started showing up. Before you know it. There was a school around the camera.

[@M3Besh]

Was this slack-tide when you were shore-fishing for stripers?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No. Current was moving well.

[@ehayward3719]

☺☺☺☺☺

[@ATC235]

Do u bleed them.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes.

[@brianh5652]

Certainly not a professional security system. Just sense of security

[@Redcrown48]

Deer hair is hallow, the synthetics are not.

[@tonynicoletti8161]

Jesus Christ man! I dropped my phone when u were scoring the chum log with your knife. I thought you butterflied your thumb🤢

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Ha! I cringed watching it too!

[@bweir0147ww]

John, Absolutely love the videos. Long time fan. But you really are quite awful at doing commercials......