How to Catch Flounder with a Jig and Gulp - 20 fish in 18 minutes

Supports my book tinyurl.com/Fis.... 20 flounder in 18 minutes. Catching flounder (fluke) with a bucktail and tsunami teaser.

[@jackborum8970]

I bought his book on fluke fishing. Tied his recommended 3/4 ounce bucktail rig with a 3/0 baitholder hook tipped with gulp as a teaser. Caught my first keeper fluke from shore in the back bays of Cape May. This guy is the best.

[@jimrichter4382]

Excellent instructional video by a man who not only did his homework, but loves fishing. Nice work, John! Very informative and helpful.

[@Lafayettelyle]

I like the way your shows are produced. No loud music hooplah, just facts and details. You must have a lot of fish there. I'm in SC. We have a 15 fish limit and a 14 inch TL. But flounder is not so sought after , so I doubt that it is over fishing. I fish exactly the same llooking areas you do. I can even see the ocean in some places. Some are sandy and some mud. I also gig some. A ten fish night of gigging for me is very good. I'm not the best flounder gigger though and when the water gets too warm there is too much plankton to see very deep. But I see you jigging in 15-20' deep water. I have never tried that but I will my next go. Thanks for your show.

[@BStavFishing]

John, I've recently gotten back in the water after an 11 year hiatus and never used gulp nor this type of bucktail/dropper loop combo. I've got to tell you...this rig and your videos are outstanding. I'm using this rig exclusively for Cape May back bay/DE bay flounder as well as for the deeper Cape May and Delaware off shore flounder hotspots. I simply adjust the weight of the bottom bucktail to accommodate the depths that I'm fishing. If a fish so much as sniffs the bait, you feel it with this rig. Tomorrow I am fishing the legendary back bay hotspots in Avalon, NJ and am fishing your set up with one minor change, I excluded the barrel swivel and tied the fluorocarbon directly to the PowerPro with a uni to uni knot. I can't wait to see the results. Thank you again for taking the time to make me a better angler. Continued success in the water this year!!

[@princeofravens]

This dude. Is so good. At fishing. He makes me feel so inadequate.

[@foxxrunner7989]

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[@jacksoncrawford2175]

Feel

[@wreckanchor]

John: Your videos are very informative and you explain the details well. Good job.

[@dustinblanchard603]

I used this same rig last Monday on a party boat and it worked very well. I had to use a 4oz bucktail to hold bottom but I did catch about 12 fish, only two keeper though. I kept track of the hook that caught most and all but one hooked on the glass minnow. The only one on the bucktail was snagged, so maybe that one also started on the minnow. Thanks John for all your vids, my friends and I would love to spend a day or two with you sometime. P.S. I had the pool fish up till the end of the trip and was blown away by a 8 lb fish, mine was only 6lb

[@TurboGSR96]

Thanks for these videos, I caught my first keeper over memorial day weekend using your techniques.

[@ShakaAantoine]

Thanks for showing how you tied this rig. It works like a dream. I was on the Ranger VI on Monday and I was the first one to catch for the whole boat with this rig.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Glad it worked well for you!

[@ShakaAantoine]

My Dad caught the pool fish on the same trip, using your rig. whenever I'm on the beach everyone is using your set up. After the boat doced we hit the surf and I saw a guy land a weak fish with your rig. Just yesterday I saw a guy catch this monster fluke with your rig...if I could post a picture I would. The word is out your rig catch fish.

[@zoidgeeks2941]

You are so informative. Thank you for your contributions to the fishing community.

[@Survived4Real]

John; I just subbed your channel given the quality of your videos. Your willingness to share knowledge, skills, & positive fishing attitude is very helpful. I fished Chincoteaugue Sound from ages 10-40 years old. Your videos have been extremely helpful in learning more about the flounders behavior. Thanks for the great videos. Look forward to more in th future. William~

[@tomf6545]

John - Excellent video. Thanks for the detail. Will try this in the Chesapeake Bay this year.

[@Tog_Tastic]

The 17 dislikes only catch sea robins...

[@conmanho7888]

Forgive them, they had a bad night and woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

[@Jonhuntandfish]

😂😂😂😂

[@mailmusic]

I can't wait to try your methods here along the Alabama Gulf Coast (Dauphin Island). Our minimum length for flounder are !2". Your throwing back our prize sizes. I don't to much about the drift though. I hope to get on um like you have but the BP oil spill has slowed our flounder and blue crabs something awful. I hope they can get back to where they were prior to the oil spill. Thanks for the video and keep it up please!!!

[@rawrfishing]

John, you need to create a video on good to locate fluke. You seem to be able to locate them so easily lol. Then you, with all the videos you already have, make a book or DVD all about fluke fishing lol. Anyway great video... Crazy action

[@gellfex9287]

Amen. There seems to be far more around on technique than how to read a chart for spots. Also every time I fish the sound out there it's at least 5-10 mph wind! My kayak drifts like it had a motor even with a sock. John has the luxury of living there and picking nice days.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Gellfex I love a 5-10mph wind! - boat or kayak. That's a nice drift. I work a fulltime real job like most people, so I can't just pick nice days to fish. What I do is time my trips to get the wind and current in the same direction. You have given me an idea for the next video. I'm going to do a little more on finding the fish.

[@rawrfishing]

John Skinner Fishing Glad we were able to spark an idea!

[@Somecoolstufftowatch]

The same gulps all trip, gotta miss the old gulp formula that dont happen anymore. great vid

[@outdoor_tommy07]

I love your videos and I also live on Long Island and u inspired me to try the light tackle fluke fishing I hope u don’t mind me using a bucktail and gulp like u

[@jonathanlapointe6262]

So I moved from Long Island to Charleston South Carolina. whenever I talk about the fishing back home the locals will say fishing is not a thing in New York. I don't know why it's so hard to believe that Long "ISLAND" is a seafaring Community SMH. My dad and I used to go fishing for Luke all the time and I don't remember ever getting skunked I go out fishing here all the time and hardly ever catch anything it's crazy I miss home I thought it was that they don't have any blood worms here. They don't even have any charter boats that accommodate more then a few people and cost hundreds of dollars to get on. I remember my dad waking me up in the morning and hopping on the Sea Spray or one of the many other fishing charter vessels for 15 20 bucks and having a great day. Ahh the good old days, I miss em.

[@ShakaAantoine]

I love the fact that you went unedited...would be nice to see some bass action unedited if they show up lol

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The spot was chosen b/c there was bait in the area and a nice 10-18ft dropoff. The fish were along the edge.

[@anthonypal1149]

Thanks for the videos, I look forward to more this summer!

[@justindamirgian1088]

john do you crush your barbs? I have met a few ppl now who said they crush the barbs to save the gulps from getting beat up. they change gulp ever drift to make sure the scent is always on the baits, is any of this necessary? I use gulp and do not do any of that but they say it definitely increased their catch rate.

[@stripminer1209]

John, thanks for all the great videos. Some days the conditions just don't allow for a light bucktail. Do you find that using heavier jigs diminishes your catch? I know some guys use up to 5 oz jigs with success, wondering what your take was. Thanks!

[@chefpodgy]

Great video, as always. Nice to see some great action after the long winter!

[@777AndrewR]

John excellent video and great teaser choice will try that soon. When can we expect some new videos for this year? The metal Iip swimmer video and any others. This winter was a killer cant wait to bend some rods next month. When do the fluke come in April or May?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Fluke will be May, if it ever warms up...

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

That's pretty crazy! The bite was so good!

[@jamiehoward5591]

Wow that is some good fishing right there! Does the same principle applies for Florida with the bucktail jigs? Do they work just as well?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I've had great feedback all the way down the coast and around into Texas. If you have flounder, give it a shot.

[@unkledookieful]

Another amazing video. You have a good spot! You just landed more fish in 15minutes then I'll get all season!

[@chickenhead6964]

Thanks John for sharing youre expertise.

[@johnkenney7795]

thanks for this, we just went out and i outfished 5 other people in the boat who were using top and bottom rigged live minnows.

[@2ndGenDurgo]

this is an amazing video. i was surprised that you were casting out and jigging toward the boat to cover more land given the slow speed of the drift... i guess if it isnt broke, dont fix it. great video, thanks for sharing.

[@angeloloukas3836]

great videos john. i was wondering what kinda boat you use?

[@zwicker3697]

GOOd point on the PFD. I think many people on jetties should wear them even though I never have. Jetties can be very dangerous.

[@zackeryf12]

i was watching fluffy kittens and now im here lmfao

[@Njfishingncastneting]

Hey John do you ever get double headers with that rig?

[@mycapstone]

Nice vid. Very informative but how did you locate the fish in the first place?

[@denissartisskis1625]

John, Thanks for the video. Just a question about the teaser. Does it have any weight?. Cause I looked it up and it looks like the Tsunami Glass Minnow does have weight ( lowest I saw was 3/8). I am intending to use it at Jones Beach Area from the shore. Thanks,Deniss

[@ia2835]

Hey john, is there any time you ever prefer a different color gulp, bucktail and teaser when doing this type of fishing? Thanks Louis :)

[@mikeace9730]

Do you know any good places for blues/bass this year? This year I went out about 5 times. 3 times I caught nothing. One time I caught 2 20" porgies off of tods point in about 15-20 of water with clams. The other time I was fishing off of Captains Island and caught 2 30lbs. Bass. Today I went out off of playland and I was fishing the bunker pods. (Its like bunker heaven. In a matter of 20 mins my dad and I snagged about 15-20 fresh bunker) We didnt catch anything. Just wondering if you know of any spots where people are catching blues and bass.

[@bushcraft908]

Great fishing john. What weight is the teaser?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Very light. Maybe 1/8-ounce.

[@dannylisak624]

Im interested in buying a small boat to use in the bay in fairly calm water. what type of boat would you recommend on the cheaper side. Thanks.

[@bcarss1970]

Hi John. I thought I saw in one video that you used 5 inch mullet on 3 oz buck. Do you step up the mullet length with a bigger buck? Got out for the first time this past weekend. Used you rig set up. My brother said "too much work with all that jigging". Well we did pretty good and he ended up putting on my other rig.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes. Bigger gulp in the areas where bigger fluke are hitting bigger prey. They're also a better match to the bigger bucktails.

[@madman1424]

Do you have any tips tip for bucktailing in shallow water with?

[@el_weruso]

Would this setup work on halibut as a casting method? Say from a jetty, surf fishing, or from ports?

[@thomasfenaroli]

When should I use a glass minnow + gulp as a teaser versus just a gulp as the teaser? Thanks

[@jacklayne3583]

Like I fish off this dock into a channel where this has a lot of flounder what's good bait for casting and retrieving.?

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Every time i try a bucktail with gulp with this exact rig and jigging motion, i always get outfished by people dragging spearing and squid... read your book and watched all videos, still can't figure out what i'm doing wrong. Maybe i'm just not locating the fluke too well. I always catch a couple, but not even close to the action you're getting. I'm determined to figure out the secret to bucktailing this summer with hours of hard work on the water.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

What pound test is your main line? You're using braid - correct?

[@Engineer_Heathen]

braid (power pro) 15 pound test with 12 pound test mono leader. 6 foot 6 medium action baitcaster. I find that i need a two ounce bucktail (spro) in order to stay on the bottom (i fish in less than 20 feet of water at all times). Should i be using lighter braid like 10 lb? i fish in the raritan bay and can't seem to get the hang of this bucktailing thing. i do catch fish, but definitely get outfished by spearing and squid (both size and quantity). Thanks for the response john.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

xIEm1n3m That all sounds right, but you must be dealing with a lot of current or wind if you really need a 2-ounce bucktail to stay down in only 20 feet of water. That sounds heavy. If your drift is really that fast, then jigging might not work as well there.

[@jerrygiampaglia8880]

How do you fish for winter flounder In back bays What is the best tides and depth How do you rig What do you look for

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Jerry Giampaglia I don't even bother. There are very few left in Long Island waters.

[@xyoojj]

Awesome. Gonna give it a shot soon.

[@gothivore277]

Hi John I have a quick question about the gulp alive baits you use in so many of your videos. Do they ever break down or spoil? And do you have to refrigerate them?

[@tomobrien6506]

No u just leave them in the liquid and they last forever

[@kenm7899]

is this your best drift ever? that was insane.

[@howyoulykemenow]

do you think that these techniques would work on the gulf coast (Galveston Area) or is this unique to the east coast?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Jonathan Jenkins It worked for me near Ft Myers, FL.

[@howyoulykemenow]

Also, in your shore fishing and shallow water video both seemed to do better on a contrasting bottom (mud, shell)

[@cyrusstow8073]

Jonathan Jenkins YEEES 🤔

[@BeachBomberFishing]

m Cave I've caught limits with this setup. I lure colors according to water clarity.

[@polcore443]

Whats a budget friendly kayak or boat i can get? What are the regulation? Thank you.

[@gatorville]

I can't find that rod that your using and I really like it. Do you have any links to the rod or the exact name?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

DaKrazyK - Sporting Not made anymore. Check out the Tsunami Classic 6.5-footer rated 10-20# line

[@chelysgarage1457]

what kind of gear you using? Where is the teaser from?

[@FishYourWay]

Good stuff thanks for sharing!

[@sergiok5684]

John what color is the minnow? and what weight? thank you

[@Thefishingplumber]

Guy caught more flounder than I have in a year

[@ChuckNorris01]

Any chance you can post the hyperlink for your shore fluke fishing with your same rig set up

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XHg4KYYt9jY5Y

[@simedogz]

Do you tie the loops to attach the jigs in the flouro leader or switch to something else?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The jig is attached to a dropper loop tied in the flouro leader.

[@finterry6806]

Did you see the flounder that followed one of the fish

[@KayakChris]

Great video, thanks! subbed

[@anesthesiakea]

Hey John, would you increase the weight of the bucktail for a faster drift?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

yes

[@Soilwar]

Do you prefer the white gulps to the yellow ones? Do you use brown/normal colored ones as well from time to time or always bright colors? I want to buy some so any info would be great!

[@miguel197776]

John Skinner Fishing can you use this rig on shore or sod banks?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZe4mnermkhck

[@TheFrankpet]

Do you recommend conventional over spinning gear for vertical fishing? And if so why?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I prefer conventional for the better line control.

[@julesborges7396]

John, is that your old Starcraft? Thanks

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes. It was a 1982. My "new" one is a 1974.

[@2k18thatfunbonilla5]

John Skinner what type of casting is that

[@johnquincy6147]

What your favorite size in inches for storm swim shads to use in inlets?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

For stripers in inlets I use Tsunami swim shads. 6-inch heavy models (4+ ounce) and 7-inch regular.

[@fishin360]

how long is the leader from the barrel swivel to the bucktail?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

About 3 feet, but only as a convenience for swinging fish over the side by the leader. It doesn't need to be so long.

[@deegs7104]

11:47 a fluke following the one you had on the line

[@benrjr]

Will this rig work down in Florida?

[@jackmckeon8459]

Where did u get the glass minnow and your rod and reels

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Jack Mckeon J&H Tackle, Oakdale Long Island, NY. They also have a website.

[@jacklayne3583]

For flounder you have to fish with the tides right?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

In the boat and yak the one thing I focus on is to get the wind and tide in the same direction to get a decent drift.

[@randomamerican3287]

Do you guys like the swimming mullet or grubs more?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

4-inch swimming mullets in small waters, 6-inch grubs in the ocean deep.

[@jeffcrizwell2903]

Great video

[@wylieway1]

what color glass minnows work best?

[@reefjunkie2753]

Awesome thanks for the vid!!

[@awesomechris13]

How do you know a good spot to pick?

[@jacksoncrawford2175]

awesomechris13 this would be the longest response on here if you don't have a boat looks for lots of strong structure docks, rocks, and grassy areas all in the same place that's normally A spot to give a go. then look for bait fish and moving water places the bait fish and flounder can stay in structure threw both sides.

[@awesomechris13]

@@jacksoncrawford2175 And if i do have a boat?

[@flounder7272]

What size is the glass minnow?

[@PopPopJoe]

What is the measurement of the rig between the two bucktails??

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

1 foot

[@PopPopJoe]

Is there directions on making your rig set up??

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLWpZqpoq55fKs

[@redwood1957]

whats wrong with the gulp on the deck?

[@emanuelvillarreal9641]

what pound test line are you using??

[@saskaleb]

15lb spiderwire stealth

[@pumpkin28ful]

winter flounder vid ?

[@jovanigomez7469]

Great stuff

[@deezn5778]

John how many ounce teaser and ty ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

3/8-1 ounce

[@deezn5778]

John Skinner Fishing ty John

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

11:45 fluke had a Follower!

[@ivalee274]

Great Video!\

[@MrNum1phoneman]

What rod are you using

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

a 6-ft quantum rated 8-15 line

[@Sebastianhehe]

Is it the same fish?:P

[@kink5291]

Good stuff

[@seancarmienke5540]

I cant find those Glass Minnows any were

[@kdjohnson0357]

Amazing

[@jerryguzman6815]

I challenge you to catch a flounder in herford inlet

[@jaysonraymond3689]

i just started a channel but the weather were i live is poor and the fishing is as well

[@carterj7930]

Legend!

[@johnquincy6147]

Ever had a fluke hit them?

[@falconjr1453]

at 5:00 even if im not fishing to eat iwould keep em because he is bleeding

[@rosannebc7543]

a fish is bleeding can survive

[@falconjr1453]

I know but i just like to keep the bleeding ones. You dont have to bleed it.it cleans its own meat and then just chop it up.

[@keny7797]

I think you are Catching the same Fish. LOL

[@OnDayFiveFishing]

Wow, what a day. New Subscriber!!! Come over to OD5 Fishing and check me out. p.s. How did you attach your camera?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

GP head strap

[@foxfai1]

What hook did you use?