Fluke (Flounder) Limit - Finding Keepers Among Shorts!

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Bad day to be a flounder with TWO Skinners on the water! Just doesn't seem fair! Hahahahaha!! Great moment between brothers! Great video, John!

[@keithr4224]

John, been watching you for years ...CT, NY, FLA .... just such a charge seeing how you do things. Thank you Professor...

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@johnleden1909]

My daughters and I have had some of our best fluking days in that spot fishing out of a little tin skiff. Great times!

[@LongIslandLethals]

The bait usually is a tell. I try to keep my eyes on the downscan as much as possible. Putting in work John, I have a new toy as well I will hopefully using July 4th for some nice footage. The most advanced tracking technology along with keyframe mapping for automated flight path.

[@nedbaldwin4058]

This is an informative video. We call ourselves fishermen but often we are actually hunters. First we have to find the fish. Some days that's easier than others. Then. you have to figure out how to to get them to eat. Thank you captain skinner for giving details of your trip. 3 hrs no fish. That's gonna help a lot of anglers who think it should always be lock and load.

[@UltimateFishingFloat]

Just proves there is more than one way to Skinner a fluke!

[@pigsandapples]

Nice to see a little brotherly love on the water!

[@kenz1031]

Went out few days ago on a nice day like that also. Got no bass, but got fluke

[@thedukeofagita3730]

I’m a few weeks away from heading down the shore. I’m already ordering tackle. 4” gulp mullets in white, chartreuse, pink, and some 2/0 high/low teaser rigs. My big surfcaster is out of commission and probably won’t be fixed until the end of the trip. I need to get a smaller reel for the lighter tsunami rod that I used to finish out last years trip. I’m actually looking forward to a more mobile lighter tackle approach in the surf/wash this summer, rather than chunking bunker and clams. While anything that bends the rod is a bonus, I’m kinda tired of always catching dogfish and skates.

[@fresh2saltfishing376]

John, got another experiment for you to do. Try leaving a dead sticking rod in a rod holder while fluke fishing. Same rig with the bucktail and teaser both tipped with gulp. Let the rocking of the boat do the work and see if you can outfish it. Very curious to see the results

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I've had too many surprises in fishing to make assumptions any more, but lots of underwater video suggests they'll hit the bouncing rig. A lot would depend on how much the boat is rocking. Ocean has motion. Bays and Sound not so much.

[@trickytrav88]

Awesome vids ive learned so much from your vids i live on the beach in Atlantic highlands and fish mostly freshwater for bass and snakehead i finally started inshore fishing consistently again this year after a 2 year break

[@danielgrace7408]

John thank you we love your videos.

[@patrickgregory1078]

Great south bay was famous for shorts you could catch 30 fish in an hour all shorts! This was the Robert Mosses Bridge, Captree grounds.

[@bigmeaney555]

Screw Hunter's laptop...I'd love to get my hands on that Lowrance unit and pull some numbers out of it.

[@samanthaalessi5001]

Lol

[@ianjones3215]

That’s hilarious

[@BaldyFade]

Lmao, that unit could sell for a lot of damn money.

[@janporinchak5867]

I'm wondering if you could speak to what cadence you use for jigging fluke. Your videos have really helped this newbie out, thanks!

[@matthewmercer2477]

Nice giving him the spoon. I like sharing my tackle also.

[@harrisgraves592]

stayed up all night kayak fished all day for starry flounder no keepers great day away ending perfectly with your video Thank you

[@jeffreysnyder912]

Great video fun family fishing

[@shawnreynolds1214]

Brother Bob for the win!

[@tomterrific2018]

Wow ..johns even grumpy with his brother

[@Fishingandkicking]

Way to go Bob!

[@DoubleJabSlipRightHand]

Should you be all the way on the bottom with the bucktail at all times?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No - a foot or two off the bottom is ideal.

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

great intro, your getting better and better at making your videos, very enjoyable, Even your product reviews are great, looking into simply safe because of you.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for the kind words and especially for tolerating the sponsored product reviews.

[@vqphan]

What type of hooks were you using

[@ATC235]

Skinner rods are in stock. Just picked up 2 lol

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Finally!

[@jasonbovell9483]

I'm new to fishing. I see you vigorously jigging your rod, is you bucktail hitting the floor bed or you have it a few inches off the bed?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

A few inches to 2 feet off the bottom. Good question.

[@defran4478]

Where do you get the spoons

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

There are links in the video description.

[@1banjojimful]

John what are some of your favorite fish to catch and eat if you have time to answer I'm a big fan of yours thanks Jim.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

catch = tarpon and albies, eat = cod, fluke, and sea bass

[@1banjojimful]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks John hoping you have a good days on the water take care Jim.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Even when it's hard to find fish, you end up with enough to take home.

[@indorexyggdood5343]

Hey John, quick question if you can answer. What’s significant about the curved hook on the bucktail, similar to the bucktail on the thumbnail. Why not just use a non-curved one? Is it for vertical jigging? Very curious.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's just a normal siwash j-hook, but the jig is a swing-hook.

[@jonathanchin6259]

Hey John, Great stuff as always! Do you always use the Spro style bucktails? I currently have ball jigs, banana jigs, upperman jigs and spro style jigs. Do you have any insight as to when to use certain types of jig style? It may just be in my head, but the banana style seems to perform well when I'm fishing for fluke near structure, but I'm not sure of the circumstances to use the others.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The "spro-type" heads are fine for fluke. All the heads work, but there are some special applications where it matters a little.

[@robertstorms5539]

Cannot find the Tony Maja 9 inch/5 oz flutter spoon anywhere after your video. I am not sure how your 5 inch gulp grub tails are more durable. I was losing grub tails Tuesday/Wednesday fishing for fluke. Was down to bodies and otter tails by the end of the day.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

These were 4-inch grubs, and they hold up very well. It depends on what was tearing yours. I was dealing with only fluke and robins.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

I didn't know you had a brother lol. Awesome video John

[@ianjones3215]

Love the channel John. Thanks to you and Elias V’s old videos I’ve figured out how to halfway fish. Question: I’ve had a horrible fluking season so far. I don’t have spot lock, and other than last Saturday the wind is usually woofing when I’m able to get out. It seems like most of your videos this year you’ve used spot lock. Do you think that’s at least contributing to my horrible fluking season so far… Wind against current? Mostly fishing the Hempstead Harbor area…

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

A proper drift is everything in fluke fishing. Without a trolling motor, I doubt I'd have caught half the fluke I've had this season. BTW, I'm only using spot lock to hold the boat in place when reeling up a fish and getting ready to put down again. I do that so as not to lose valuable drift ground. Otherwise I'm slow trolling with the motor to get direction and speed right.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Must be moving when fluke fishing... He is only using the spot lock when working on a fish he hooks up with so it stops his drift so when he drops back down he gets off spot lock to continue his drift so he doesn't lose ground and go over possible fish on the bottom.... Great technique when going over a particular part of bottom you know is holding fish, and when fishing alone. If he was fishing with others you cant just stop the drift whenever you want lol. Perks of owning your own boat

[@TogDawg]

all my big fluke on the north and south shore this year have been in caught in 15-25 feet of water so far

[@gennerobootz6490]

I went fishing wendsday I got one 16 inch I didn’t see much bait in the water and the water was a bit cold I wanna get out there more in July

[@granpappy8888]

JS...WHAT SIZE HOOK for the 4" grubs?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

3/0 gamakatsu baitholder

[@scottbrightman3662]

In this video did I hear correctly that that you no longer using the Gulp mullet? An, now you are using the grubs. Darn it! :) I just ordered 4-inch Mullet. My I ask why you switched?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The mullets are thicker than I prefer, but they used to be the best available in that size. Don't worry, they'll work fine. I suggest grubs, which are relatively new, next time around.

[@scottbrightman3662]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you very much

[@ralphfraumeni6190]

Nice video. Curious as to what kind of hooks you use with the 4,5 and 6" inch grubs.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Tsunami teasers - and 3/0 Gamakatsu baitholder hooks.

[@ralphfraumeni6190]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thank you John.

[@xiongkue4361]

Do you use a much heavier bucktail if you cannot feel bottom? just curious. Still learning how to fish fluke.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Use as light a weight jig as possible to stay near the bottom.

[@rileydubiel5163]

Whats the most lead weight your fluke rod and reel can handle?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Hey I gave you the wrong answer. I thought the question was about a different rod. I realize this was a Sound trip - 1/2- to 2 ounces, medium fast. I don't use this rod anymore now that the lighter Dark Matter is out. bit.ly/3B4X1Q1

[@rileydubiel5163]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Ok thanks. What action is the rod in this video?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Hey I gave you the wrong answer. I thought the question was about a different rod. I realize this was a Sound trip - 1/2- to 2 ounces, medium fast. I don't use this rod anymore now that the lighter Dark Matter is out. bit.ly/3B4X1Q1

[@rileydubiel5163]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing ok thanks

[@kiqnkf]

Where do we go to purchase bulk amounts of Bob Skinner Fishing merchandise please John? ;)

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Ha!

[@instandfilms9843]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Hi John. Would you happen to know if they're still making the accurist reel? I was trying to get another one from BPS/Cabela's with my points, but seems they don't have any. Nor does Amazon. Do you have any other suggestions for a similar reel with the thumb release that just drops for jigging?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes and there's a link in my video description.

[@instandfilms9843]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks for the information. 👍

[@ownvideofootage]

That's how giveaways happen in this channel, you need to find John in the water!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

And you need to put him on the fish.

[@ownvideofootage]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing haha!!

[@ngirardi415]

Hey John, question for ya. When I fosh a dropper loop with a plain hook and swimming mullet, When i reel it up to the surface I find that its twisted around the main line of the rig. Any idea why this is happening? Thanks

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Keep the dropper loop short, maybe 4 inches. With 30# leader you should never have that problem.

[@angelogazzara852]

What line are you using on this reel?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10# berkley X9

[@howarda4227]

where are you fishing ???

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

eastern LI sound, NY.

[@michaelfoley1966]

Did your brother say he caught a tog?!? I believe it though, I caught a really nice tog out of season a couple years ago on a swimshad believe it or not!!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes, on a bucktail and Gulp.

[@robertwestrom6878]

Are you using your thumb to add extra drag for the hook set?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Probably. I don't even notice what I do sometimes.

[@PaulyV56]

I heard you mention to your brother you have caught Blackfish on Gulp. On a tog jig tipped?/ or it was it a fluke (Ha) catching it

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Tog on a fluke jig with gulp.

[@PaulyV56]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I just watched the video with John H,

[@FishingwithBrewski]

So I've recently bought the underwater drone you used in some past videos. Is yours still working? I'm having trouble getting mine to work at all and I'm wondering if it just doesn't want to work with my phone or if they're just not all that well made.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The only issue I had was that the props got sticky and I had to take them apart to get the salt out. Otherwise no problem.

[@mypassion830]

Hi, Skinner I like your rig setup dropper loop for both or you cut the second loop then tie the hook? Great video's like always 👍 👌 👏

[@ethkaz]

I believe he uses a dropper loop and a loop at the bottom of the rig. Can remove and switch out jig heads/hooks easier. He’s got a video of his rig somewhere on the channel

[@mypassion830]

@@ethkaz hi im just trying to figure out if he cuts the top loop then ties a bare hook?

[@davidoutside]

@@mypassion830 wait why would he need to cut the loop for a hook? You can Palomar, or just loop it on

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No cutting. Using the loop helps it stand out and not wrap the main leader.

[@jonathanfein6080]

Are you using that remote to tag the spot on the gopro??

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That's the remote that controls the trolling motor.

[@csralumni]

Always good when you can go mug your brother! :)

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

I live in California and the bay delta has very similar fish and fishing strategies. Unfortunately I need to buy a boat and more importantly a car that can pull the boat 😭🎣🎣

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Brother Bob has a nice Grady. I'm thinking- ''Why aren't they on the same boat?''

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No trolling motor.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Not leaving fish to find fish pays off again

[@pauleye6852]

And why aren’t you fishing in your brother’s Grady?

[@jamesryan2069]

Surprised no black seabass at those depths

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

One small one.

[@savvy1856]

Alright John, I see you busted out the "old" Tsunami Classic Series rod AND the Accurist PT reel here in this video....What gives?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Shallow fishing with 3/4- to 1-ounce. There's a new lighter Dark Matter/Skinner rod for this application in the supply chain coming soon.

[@savvy1856]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing My next question is: Did you guys make a 6' 6" version for folks that don't like 7' rods?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

We make what I think feels right for this fishing. The current one is 6'8'', the new lighter one is 6'6''.

[@savvy1856]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I'm glad you decided to do one at 6' 6". I feel much more comfortable with them...Any idea when J&H will have them?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'll check.

[@samanthaalessi5001]

O man 2 skinners on the water the fishery is done for.......

[@samanthaalessi5001]

Contacted it..

[@garyseunization]

Doesn’t have to say hello to your brother to show how close y’all are

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Way to hunt them down!!

[@darrisb1727]

Gas prices to high that is why you alone out there.

[@spectacxx613]

Hey John I tried the same rigged yu got I was catching double strippers almost every cast 👍 strippers love gulps especially does green ones

[@spectacxx613]

Hey John I tried the same rigged yu got I was catching double strippers almost every cast 👍

[@cw2a]

Woohoo

[@fresh2saltfishing376]

John, got another experiment for you to do. Try leaving a dead sticking rod in a rod holder while fluke fishing. Same rig with the bucktail and teaser both tipped with gulp. Let the rocking of the boat do the work and see if you can outfish it. Very curious to see the results

[@hossprey]

Pretty much: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKXHkniVjat4jZY