Dissecting a HIDEOUS Creature for Bait! (Underwater Praying Mantis?)

My Dad wants me to eat this 🤢 Join us as we go fishing with a unique and unusual bait that is sure to catch the attention of fish and anglers alike. Watch as we test out this strange fishing bait and see if it proves to be the key to a successful day on the water. Beach fishing is always fun when we are trying out new kinds of fishing bait to see if they catch fish. What kind of fish do you think this strange creature will catch?
Big thank you to Gomexus for providing us with the amazing fishing handle! I've been switching out my small plastic reel handles for YEARS with them.
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00:00-00:45 Intro
00:45-3:44 Rig Up
3:44-5:31 Second Rig / First Fish
5:31-6:35 Upgrade Fishing Gear
6:35-9:00 Drone Drop
9:00-11:26 SHARK
11:26-13:51 Mantis Close Look
13:51-16:04 Next Fish
16:04-18:05 Hey Skipper Rod
18:05-20:00 Second Shark
20:00-25:43 Continue to Fish
25:43-30:18 Cook
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[@SoberBangBangVeteran]

Those are mantis shrimp. They’re extremely fascinating and most aquarium hobbies. Keep them as pets.

[@HeySkipper]

Wow that’s crazy

[@xavierkoontz648]

good bait tho 😏

[@misskibble5456]

Great eating too

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

They should take extreme caution keeping them, because some of the species of mantis shrimp are known to break fish tanks glass by repeatedly hitting it with their extremely strong claws. I’m sure you knew that already, but in case anyone else wanted to get one without doing the research.

[@TheXxBuZz360]

Happy to see you announce the new rod, glad to say I was able to actually test the rod out, instantly caught a baby jack with it and a gotcha plug, I was surprised with how well the rod held. Thanks again for the opportunity and amazing to have met the both of you!

[@Haulinsunshine]

I’m always looking for a good surf rod. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. It being portable would be a great feature as long as the pieces stay together when you cast.

[@RagnarrBjorn]

I would be interested in seeing how your new rod would work for Salmon and Steel Head fishing up here in Michigan, because a 9'= rod would have a ton of different uses up here for those as well as other fresh water species of fish, plus having it break down into a smaller package for transporting makes it great for packing into some of the more remote locations for some nice fish. So congrats on the new rod. :)

[@maorimana]

Fishing bell 🔔 at the top of the rod works wonders when I fish you start talking and eating but you hear the bell you quickly look at the rod 🤣🎣🔔

[@LindaWinkelvoss-qx5dq]

Would love a shot at one of your new rods! We watch you every week on KZbin. Your Dad is great!

[@ColoradoBornAndRaised]

Hey Skipper is the reason I started surf fishing! Awesome content as always 👏👏👏

[@brandonmoore4977]

Aloha from Hawaii - Oahu. Enjoy watching your videos. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep up the great work bro! ☝

[@kongchowkongchow9383]

Hey guys, that's a mantis shrimp. Delicacy in Asia. Great bait for big groper, wrasse, parrot fish, etc.

[@josh0072]

Hello to hey skipper family i just wanted to say that i love your videos so much and it has thought me so much over the years from your t-Knot tutorial with your dad to fishing on the surf sharing your knowledge ands experience with everyone

[@fishin4groceries]

A Mantis shrimps punch is comparable to the force of a .22 bullet 👀. Love the perspective on your prototype rod. it’s gonna be 🔥

[@user-fo3ym7do5i]

Those are some awesome Rods. I watched a video on you fishing with those Rods. Their amazing

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@ClaudeBooth]

Oh that's interesting a rod does everything! Instead of a closet full like I have.Yes, Interested.

[@ronaldhagaman781]

Anything to get fish. I’ve been watching you since I was payed up with a surgery

[@victorrosa5323]

I'm down for the ROD Skipper. Bring it on!!

[@gino55yo]

Hello sir, this is a year that will end. Thank you to your wife and family for all the good times you shared with us. I still hope for some great videos for the future. Happy holiday season in advance Heyskipper.

[@marioclaudio6172]

Mantis Shrimp is very delicious. Stir fry with garlic, ginger, salt, chilly and put some chinese rice wine. Yummy. 👍👍👍😋😋

[@SoberBangBangVeteran]

I’m not even gonna lie. This is killing me seeing you do this to mantis shrimp 😂😂😂 These things have the strongest punch! Like world records.

[@HeySkipper]

Hahah! Yea, if they were alive I wouldn’t do it, but these were dead

[@superyoshibrosbackupchanne2802]

Definitely will be waiting on your project rod 👍

[@lowridersal64]

Another great video, can't wait to see the new fishing rod.

[@boghopper]

Ooh I can't wait to see your new rod for sale. It will be awesome!

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!!! I can’t wait for it to be released!

[@seanpersonfitness]

Best of luck with getting the awesome new rod ready to rock!

[@gregm7930]

the kingfish with spots is the southern kingfish. northern have stripes. lately, we have been catching a lot of them in sabine lake of texas. there is also a gulf kingfish but we havent seen those recently.

[@user-tc3jw1hj1i]

I love to watch your video. just start to learn now and would love to start testing your new rod. start in the south shore of Florida.

[@eduardodominguez8965]

Hey Skipper! I really enjoy watching your videos. I try applying your techniques whenever I go fishing. I live in North Miami Beach, Fla and would love to try your new rod at Dania Beach, Hollywood Beach and Haulover Beach. Keep making those cool videos!

[@jayr943]

YES PLEASE !! Been waiting for Hey Skipper fishing rods! Next up are HS Reels.

[@HeySkipper]

Haha you rock!

[@henrygarrison1613]

Your Dad is the Freakin' coolest fun Dude ever! Luv your videos!

[@DoubleA815]

Definitely interested in the rod. Exactly what I need, a compact traveling rod. Can’t wait to see it

[@81loulou]

Lobe it can wait to see the new rod. Merry Christmas

[@kinghec916]

Can’t wait for the rod to come out..looks 🔥🙌

[@Tatboyjenkins]

That hey skipper rod is tough!! I can’t wait till you start selling them I need me an all in 1 travel rod

[@leolawhorn4098]

I have been searching for a good all in one surf rod , can’t wait to see what you come up with .

[@pedrolguzmanjr.1621]

Wondering the Mantis Shrimp it maybe Family of the Ghost Shrimp cause it look like it.

[@jennyeliza7350]

Heck yeah thats a super combination. I travel and i had to fight to bring it back home because of it being too big but thats whats up bro! I have to trust your dad if he saids so. Ive learned ALL of my self made rigs and ties. I thank him everytime i tigh a knot and it gets me on fish. I strictly know how to tie them because of you guys. You must come to do some fishing in Puerto Rico. You know i trust my knots more then some people because of him. Thank you sir for your patience.

[@deanmccormick8070]

I've seen those for sale occasionally on the gulf coast of Texas. Hope to be reminded what they're called.

[@HeySkipper]

Sea lice?

[@scottfarrell8764]

Rod giveaway entree? Yes please! Need a surf rod when I visit my parents in Stuart Florida. I can even stop and pick it up so you won't have to ship it! Thanks for the great content.

[@fungus4758]

I caught one of those. They are called a squilla mantis shrimp and can grow up to 12" I ate it. Great tasting. Like a shrimp.

[@marioclaudio6172]

I have use Mantis Shrimps for fishing. Caught big parrot beak fish and Garouper too. Awesome baits when i fish around the Beach areas, Bro. 👍👍👍❤

[@HeySkipper]

Very cool! Sounds like it works great for you

[@Paisan-fl1xz]

Looking forward to trying that rod !!! Awesome video

[@HeySkipper]

It’s going to be another few months before we are ready to release them:) but we will let you know!

[@frmtheluu808]

My friend had that in his tank and it almost cracked the glass with his kicks. Like it spiderweb but never leak. We was jus getting sand for the tank too lol

[@panda_huy7111]

Looking forward to the new skipper fishing rod

[@MrWeasle3]

I would love one of your Hey Skipper rods. I have been looking for the ultimate surf fishing rod. Thank you in advance.

[@rhonanthompson5136]

Love the content you share.

[@bongvillamortv4382]

I love your fishing adventures guys, been following your videos for quite time, ...anyway i enjoyed fishing too, and enjoyed watching your videos, god bless and stay healthy guys...❤❤❤ i'm one of your followers here in the philippines

[@hardluck1978]

Those travel rods will be awesome. Can't wait till they are released.

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you! It will be a few months, but I’ll make an announcement

[@michaelsherrill7829]

A travel rod that can fit in a backpack to take anywhere would be so awesome.

[@HeySkipper]

I think so too!

[@roughroad666]

I need that rod in my life!!! Also, congrats on the wedding, you guys are a great match!

[@SB-wd7wh]

I’m very, very interested in the Hey Skipper rod. I travel a lot and need a strong compact-able rod!

[@TheColdgin9402]

As far as the rod is concerned.....yay....Want it!!

[@jifridinnordin3412]

we use this a lot fishing in South East Asia..udang lipan aka centipede shrimp..it is also yummy..much love from Malaysian angler..😍😍😍

[@alextweetheart]

I’m interested in the hey skipper rod!

[@garygranier6369]

We called the manta shrimp King shrimp when we caught them in a trawl when I was a fisherman

[@rickconner4895]

Looks like someone has given you the proper name for the mantis shrimp. If I were to give it a name, I would have called it a platypus shrimp . Good video. I would love to receive a free rod.

[@robbieallan6522]

Yeah I wouldn't mind a free tod aswell 😊

[@josephtiller5131]

I do a lot of traveling and fishing. It would be great to have a rod that makes fishing more accessible.

[@904Fishing]

Love the channel man, I remember seeing you at iCast this past year but didn't wanna bother you. Great content as always! Keep em comin!

[@HeySkipper]

Wow thanks! Next time come up and say hi! It’s no bother

[@904Fishing]

@@HeySkipper I’ll hold ya to that! Cheers

[@Bass59]

Now that's the type of Rod I'm looking for

[@itsavibe1908]

Just wanted to say, I just brought my second fishing rod and I’m gonna start back fishing again. Looking at you guys video gave me a lot of wisdom and understanding of how to fish correctly. New Subscriber 😃

[@HeySkipper]

Happy to have you with us! Thanks for subscribing

[@synthiawalton9941]

I would love to try your rod here in the houston area, especially at surf side jetty and the texas dike. Help get pass the rocks

[@leerexrode1801]

Man I would love to have a travel rod like that! Love y'all's content, keep up the great work

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you!

[@user-uu9bi3in4h]

We call them in the Phil's tatampal, it is kind family of lobster. They are sweet to eat

[@CY-qg2sc]

Mantis shrimp! Yes like all the other commenters have said, they have a very powerful punch. The rod you r designing sounds awesome, would love to have one.

[@HeySkipper]

Right on!

[@chill-ur-beans-brolol5753]

Would love to have one of Ur rods over here in the UK and look up a rig called the pennel rig it's two hook on one piece of line the bottom hooks tide on and the top hook runs free up and down the line so for bait likes whole squid and prawns when the top hooks in the right place u wrap the line round it to stop it moving

[@leechen3465]

Love to test your new rod for you. I do a quiet of bit of traveling and internationals as well.

[@leomori7802]

It's a zebra mantis shrimp. Also called thumb splitter lose it stripes after it dies

[@ralphjusay7816]

Am looking forward for that fishing rod.

[@abdulhalimjaafar9079]

mantis prawn where my place called it ... very effective for catching golden snapper. normally we use it alive with 2 hook. and taste very sweet deep fried

[@HeySkipper]

Wow that’s grrat

[@carlos2044]

Congrats on your rod and reel investment and y'all's marriage. Now when are y'all gonna pop out a lil skipper? 😄

[@pedrolguzmanjr.1621]

Good Morning Skipper, Everyone, God Bless you All n I want to be in the list about the rod

[@vikasthapa8083]

Hey love from India can’t wait to see the rods really wanted to buy from u but I can’t afford but very excited

[@Bass59]

With the mantis shrimp what you can do if you want you could clip the spikes off the shrimp

[@UNFTHM.Gaming]

Bro always dropping bangers

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you haha!

[@zworm2]

Mantis Shrimp they can use their arms to club you and use the shock wave to stun prey. Big ones can hurt you. They are good to eat also. Flounder love them! Use elasticated thread to tie it on or put it in a bait bag. Whiting or kingfish are in the croaker family and delicious.

[@HeySkipper]

Awesome advice! Thanks for your insight!

[@hervisnakuci8970]

It would be awsome to have that Hey Skipper rod! Unfortunally i live too far from you guys, in Albania...😀 I love your videos btw.

[@duckduckwins]

They taste very good!

[@reel_it_in_socal]

Jesus that is my favorite seafood since childhood! The flavor beats lobster and king crabs. Very hard to buy fresh ones in the US. One of must-haves whenever I visit the old country.

[@HeySkipper]

Wow I should have eatten them myself haha!

[@robbieallan6522]

Sadly I live on an island in between Ireland and England called the isle of man and we don't get any exotic baits stocked infact we don't even get many of the local varieties of bait stocked in the tackle shops just mackerel and sandeels but I reckon those mantas shrimp even though not native to our shores would still kill fishing for cod n bass. Interesting to see how they worked.

[@311bum07]

sea lice or mantis shrimp, i like hooking them through the tail plate

[@SrOOh14]

Hey Skip definitely interested in your new fishing rod! Wondering if it will come with a reel? Combo set??

[@HeySkipper]

Wow that’s actually a great idea!

[@user-dm7pu7ph1x]

Hi. Ja its good to have 1 rod for all difrent fish. I would like to have 1 of those rods lol. Thanks for al the tips on the vidios

[@DavidJohnson-cv3uh]

Have you tried a blood worm? They seem to work well. I'm interested in the rod you are developing.

[@danielfarren7267]

Good luck with the new rod, I’m sure it will sell well. I might even get one myself.

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@roberttom4823]

Would like to try the rod on my kayak in Hawaii. We go out about a half mile and anchor on the reef, throwing our hooks out on the sand. Hunting for Oio ( bonefish)

[@michaelmanzo5627]

That travel rod would be awesome to try out here in Baja 🏜️ 🏝️

[@HeySkipper]

That would be cool!

[@richardyahnke3965]

sounds nice

[@oldflorida2003]

Where you get your invisible bait line

[@tariqkhan-fj9tu]

Yup .. sure will be looking forward for the rods .. need a good traveling rod 👍🏽😳

[@HeySkipper]

Awesome! I can’t wait to release it

[@xxxzzz8659]

It has been amazing to watch your video with lots of learning and techniques very well explained… would love to get my hands on your own hey skipper rod… love from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@mjlbgreen]

I’m super interested in your new rod,are you gonna do a reel as well?

[@malfaro4]

I would love to be a tester of your rod here in Texas for salt and fresh water fishing 🎣, best of luck 🤞🏼!

[@hobiemantrails1532]

Would like to try one of those new rods out down here in Florida, hope the price point is reasonable.

[@michaelkolanda8712]

Incorporating some slightly oversized eyelets with high feet and some alignment dots would be great and user friendly.

[@winniebutt187]

im ready for this rod

[@SomethingJackMakes]

Your new rod sounds super sick

[@HeySkipper]

It’s going to be released spring 2025

[@michaelstaley7735]

Nice looking rod hope win one or buy one. Love fishing channel also salty bait

[@HeySkipper]

Hey! This is our custom-made HeySkipper fishing rod, which will be available soon on our website for sale. You can check it out here. www.heyskipperfishing.com/ 😃

[@marioclaudio6172]

Yes your father is right the mantis shrimp in chinese language. Japan and Taiwan have many Mantis Shrimps. Use chinese style ways of cooking Mantis Shrimps. Enjoy your fishing and have a great day. ❤👍👍👍👏👏

[@HeySkipper]

Wow, I would love to eat some haha

[@HurtinForSturgeon]

I'd love to test out the new rod,definitely give it a durability test on a white sturgeon 🐳

[@Bass59]

Yeah that's a mantis shrimp this past summer I've seen a lot of dead ones that rolled up on our beaches on Staten Island

[@Torresdanny80]

I would be so interested in your new fishing rod, especially now that I need a new one for this year coming up 😭😩🦈

[@maximus2944]

What size hook you use and is it a circle hook ?

[@dennisyamasaki6830]

Awesome to see your dad catch fish with you! Say, can you get the mantis shrimp to eat for dinner?

[@HeySkipper]

Hahah my dad was saying we should eat the bait after

[@dennisyamasaki6830]

@@HeySkipper Did you eat them? I would try them.