Rare Monster Catch For These Waters!

[@HughJazz69696]

never heard you say "holy shit"....great release, that was a beautiful fish, going home uninjured, nice work!

[@CP-rp7yp]

shityeah

[@nathanruiz8161]

Plz don't put holy b4 a cussword

[@thomasgreen7113]

@@nathanruiz8161 holy shit is justified.

[@I_am_archie]

@@nathanruiz8161 Considering the size of the shark and that it was completely intact I believe he said "Wholly shit" Wholly 🐄 bruh. plz don't confuse Wholly, Holey (sock) and Holy 👻.

[@adrock889]

Hole Lee Shit.

[@christopherstehling7389]

Great “work”, got worried with the hand wrapping the line. Amazing how the shark relaxed for the hook removal, good stuff!

[@mikedixon8741]

At the tackle shop I work at I often talk to people about you John who are unaware of your videos. I usually refer to you as the "Fluke Whisperer" . Now I can call you the Shark Whisperer too! Great video. Glad you didn't lip him like a bass to get your hook back!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

MOST PEOPLE: Okay, he’s at the boat, do I gaff him or cut the line? YOU: I wonder if I can get my hook?

[@parklanevetsleedinwiddiedv1393]

Exactly my reaction. LOL.

[@ericbunch6772]

Knew it was a brown shark right away ! Haven't fished L.I. Sound in 35 years but fished it for 30 years , also was a bayman for years . Used to live line bunker while digging clams resulting in some pretty big Stripers from Oyster Bay Harbor ( north shore ). Have caught a few browns back then and watching it was so reminiscent of those good old days ! Thanks for the video ! Please be sure to show us your Sea Bass results !

[@nanoo01]

I don't remember a video where you are with an exaiment like this... You can catch fish everyday and be happy but some days... Just some... You have that feeling like the time you caught your first or biggest one ... And THAT IS WHY I LOVE FISHING! Mr. Skinner simply AMAZING video congrats!

[@timolean5846]

I can’t explain to you how helpful that tip was about the circle hook. I’ve been using them for years in the outer banks mostly cause I’m just gonna throw fish back and I don’t wanna hurt them. Knowing to let them take the bait and reel after a few seconds instead of setting the hook makes a lot of sense. I feel like I’ve lost tons of fish trying to set the hook. Thanks.

[@jamie.777]

John Skinner knows fishing best kept secrets. Tautog, scup, sea bass. This is fun

[@Tyler_Harkins]

Great job getting the hook out John! Awesome catch.

[@danielvillafane7267]

Awesome fish Mr. Skinner... thanks for sharing. I also appreciated how you used a rag on the live bunker so as not to remove any natural oil off the baitfish.

[@Smokemifugotem]

“ Oh no, no, no...” Beautiful catch and release, John! What a blast!👍

[@Chris-mf7ee]

And John becomes a shark fisherman exclusively....... Nice Sandbar John! Glad you didn't have to jump in and revive it. The little kid in you came out at the end when it was all over. That was the best part.

[@flounderwetspot8524]

So awesome you got him to the boat and the hook out by your self.

[@dmvfishingdude]

Heck of a catch John! What a great vid. This is why circle hooks are great and do the job for a easy removal of the hook/release. Thanks again John!

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

The shark video, I remember now LOL, yes - I love how you tire him out and keep the rig !! You got a gift Johnny 🦈

[@ronsmith1364]

Congrats! Have the memory, filmed, & bragging rights for life.. Liked the kayak comment too.

[@Schvickelvitz]

Well done John! Great job getting that hook out and not cutting the line up high. Thank you.

[@demmett72]

I just got into surf fishing 2 years ago. Out in belle harbor Rockaway. All because of your videos. Would love to spend a day learning from you.

[@WoodisGood82]

Awesome video. On the edge of my seat the entire time. Got a 275 lb thresher 3 miles off the beach last year doing the same thing.

[@Chris-vp4jl]

Super clean release on the shark, keep up the good work Mr. Skinner

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

That was by far the most quietly intense fishing video I've ever seen!

[@tylercahill7859]

The best is that you got the hook out most people would cut the line but it takes real balls to get the hook out great job!!!

[@davidatkins6919]

It's fishing John and you never know what is going to hit your baits! That's the fun of fishing...

[@Mattcruger]

I caught one like 11 years ago off the East cut moriches inlet off the beach with a cheap Walmart 14ft and broke it in half still managed to fight the shark for almost 20 minutes arms were killing me, measured 6’5” and pulled him on the beach a fellow fisherman saw me struggling and help me unhook it and make a safe release, never got the guys name but if he sees this video thanks couldn’t had got him back safely without him. Awesome catch I was also live lining live shad for stripers.. awesome video wish I would have gotten mine on vid. Great catch.

[@RemoraTrading]

Nice one John, probably one of the best one man catch and releases I've seen!

[@Jah_volunteer411]

Time to Invest in a longer pair of pliers! Great Job!!!!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Agreed!

[@daved7994]

Only thing I might add to that clean release is that with the engine down and in tick-over it can help 'plane' the fish up and keep water going over the gills. Nice fish sir.

[@vipergeddy]

Way to go John nice one there thumbs up for that line you had on grate job bringing and release him

[@georgedalecki4031]

Well done and a pleasure to watch as always. I might start netting my albies from the boat now instead of the old tail-grab. Good running into you this morning!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Good to see you too George. Good luck with the speedsters!

[@icebergtrails]

What everyone else said, you're a freaking legend. Nice release John!

[@silkmothspinnery]

Great job! I appreciate how respectful you always are with all the fish you encounter!

[@stephenthomas8393]

Johnny Skinner using live bait ?!?! Wow !! Look at Johnny go !! Pay attention Florida , you got a pro !! I love every vid !!!

[@michaelkirsch9023]

Wow!!! What a nail biter! Great stuff. Congratulations on an awesome catch and release. 👍

[@TideFighterFishingTeam]

Way to go John, Chris D was so impressed he texted me to watch your video!

[@JOETERRANY]

Wow what a great video! The anticipation was killing me, but I can tell you had a shark on the line. Nice catch!

[@Luisfigueroa999]

Wow I was on the edge of my seat! That was amazing.

[@harrisgraves592]

Open toed sandals and fightin JAWS! Awsome!!!

[@beauthefishinmantaylor3317]

Lol "HO LEE CHIT" 🤣 Thanks for everything Mr Skinner. I love your videos

[@djplayerproductions]

WOW WHAT A CATCH. Love it.

[@sheepdogoutdoors]

That was friggin awesome. Pretty work Mr. Skinner!

[@scottbecker5700]

John that is awesome! Great content! Nice surprise and great to see your enthusiasm releasing it... appreciate you noting the type of shark at the end as well...

[@anthonyfestus6845]

What a great fight and catch...glad you were able to allow us to witness it.

[@curtisg.8671]

Very good discipline on that fight John. What an epic end getting the hook out. Thanks for sharing!!

[@philtarbox8256]

Nice one John... you played that shark like a pro... well done sir!

[@mikecags77]

All the gear held up nicely considering 👏

[@gordonshaffer5560]

That was fun, thanks John !!

[@nightleaper]

wow !!! this fish activity is once in a lifetime for some

[@aen45basshunter96]

Well like forest gump says you never know what your gonna get. That's the beauty of fishing.

[@RichGotFish]

Awesome. It's catches like that, that keep me amped to get out there every chance I get.

[@Gypsyboy932]

Great video. I was so afraid when you wrapped your hand around the line. Thank God you are so knowledgeable.

[@michaelcelotto6743]

Johns probably been fishing longer than I’m alive and still you can hear the JOY when he catches something BIG AWESOME

[@diceman220]

Awesome, what a thrill to watch. You never know what's under the surface. Great job.

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

That was very exciting. Great release effort, John!

[@brianjones866]

Now that’s some fun👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 better than a bluefish 🇺🇸

[@ivanvoznenko7874]

This is the Skinner Shark video we all needed today! (And hopefully deserved) Nice sandbar shark, just like last year

[@Booradely4687]

John you were shaking when he got by the boat, nice shark..Good stuff

[@nikmar1338]

John I had the same reaction when fluke fishing from the beach at lbi. I had my 7 foot medium rod and wasn’t expecting anything big. I hooked into a massive cow nose ray and it was an awesome fight.

[@bwujfishing5585]

Same happened to me when fishing for a school of blues

[@nikmar1338]

It happened to me about 7 times in a week. It gets old after really quick. Also lost a lot of tackle from them.

[@nikmar1338]

The Burritos yup. I use power pro and it’s not so cheap. When I hooked into a big one that I couldn’t land I just cut the line. Stupid animals.

[@christopherball9227]

There was a massive ray (4') off Saltaire/Kismet 10 or so years ago. Did not fight really but was a beast to bring in. I was at Saltaire beach and it dragged me midway down to Kismet as a thunderstorm rolled nearby. Wrecked the reel. I thought it was a log at first but then I saw the tail flap in the surf. Guy helped me level it back out w/ boogie board. Several years later at same spot, the line from someone down in Kismet crosses mine. We untangle and he's sorry, but convinced he's onto a log. Like me before, he doesn't want to cut off 100' of mono into the surf and figures he'll wade out to get it off log. I tell him my ray story. He starts out and then we see the tail flap. He hauls in the same size ray.

[@jussitikkuri6991]

@@nikmar1338 LMAO @ Stupid animals ! .... It's like hitting a deer. Do not feel bad for a dead deer. They aren't like endangered or nothing . Just a Shark /deer. Go to bed.

[@jonathanwegweiser4659]

John skinner is a legend!

[@Liambrouillette]

John you are a fishing god if there was any doubt before this video, this just confirmed it.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

Great fish.....and he swims again! Perfect release.... This shows you that the fish needs not get in the boat to be a trophy.

[@lukemessineo7204]

It’s the best when you can release a shark like that safely. Great vid John.

[@bmak8980]

Wow amazing video and even more amazing was the catch and release getting the circle hook back was risky amazing job

[@jamesjannell8706]

That was awesome. I almost missed my Teams because of the anticipation. Lol. Love your content as a newer subscriber

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Welcome aboard!

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

" I THINK WE NEED A BIGGER BOAT " !! Nice job John !!

[@kellysnow8326]

Good job getting the hook out, exciting video.!

[@gregdorey3394]

That was AWESOME!! 1 on 1. Great video.

[@slange455]

Love the old boat and probably like these videos more than the others but you really should have a boat sponsor

[@EYESandHEART]

I've caught 3 Sandbar Sharks (Brown Sharks) in the Long Island Sound; Twice between Port Jefferson and Riverhead and once near where you were fishing right there. Each time with live Mackerel. There's a lot more sharks in the LI Sound than people think.

[@kennethpaquin6692]

Thank you for working hard to retrieve your hook. That shows great respect for the welfare of the shark.

[@fivetwentyseven8598]

“We’re going to need a bigger boat” hahah

[@davidkuperschmid5274]

There was a report of an 8-foot great white sighted in Plum Gut a couple weeks ago but the story was a little unconvincing. Good knots. Great fun.

[@EskimoJoe492]

This is why I'll only ever use the old Penn rods and reels in saltwater. They're indestructible.

[@caseymorton2912]

No they aren't the new ones suck

[@caseymorton2912]

Sorry you said old my bad 🤣

[@anthonyantanaitis1720]

Wrapping the line on your hand make me nervous

[@caseymorton2912]

Looked like he did it then immediately thought it was a bad idea and let it go

[@attyjim1]

John this is amazing. Definitely happy you weren’t in your yak!!! Congratulations!

[@coolvid]

Holy sheee ...that was awesome John! You handled it perfectly. Imagine if you were on your yak. Ha!

[@tmccull98]

NOICE! I've watched a lot of you videos and have seen actual shark fishing but this was unexpected and beautiful to watch!

[@mtk8020]

That was awesome John. Happy for you! 👊

[@markcarson1844]

Beautiful catch and release John, congrats. That was a lot of skill and work, bravo man!

[@john4x4]

That was a great catch, Very nice release. Good job.

[@phillyfaceske5835]

Amazing.. I have learned a lot from your vlogs... Thanks keep up the good work... Respect

[@alejandro3485]

It’s funny how catching the same type of fish in different parts of the country has a different feeling. I moved to FL in 2018 and when we catch sharks here it’s every swear word in the book. If I caught that when I lived in NY I would have been super excited and wanted to take pics. Awesome catch for the sound. 👍👍

[@LIDigga]

Thats the 1st time I heard your voice shaking from adrenalin...Pretty cool indeed Mr Skinner...👍

[@Bloodseed22]

Amazing john! Congratulations!

[@anthonylandolfi1891]

John 3 weeks ago was 3-way live eels at night and hooked a thresher at hatchets reef , fought him for about 10 mins still the leader gave out , had 2 good looks at him at the boat, just crazy the amount of sharks that are in the sound right now!

[@jayinmass]

Wow! John good work with that.

[@mpnugent]

I wanted to say EXCELLENT JOB on removing the hook. Let it live to fight another day

[@cliffordhutt143]

Nice sandbar shark!! Great job on the release!

[@jessicuhh017]

John this is freaking awesome!!!!! I just got that same reel a few weeks ago too!

[@jerseycustombaggers3378]

John this is an awesome catch !!! This video gives me anxiety...... tripping over everything in the boat made me nervous for you to lose that fish !! Awesome job !!!

[@iaind6139]

Awesome John, great catch and release..

[@adamaguado272]

Awesome stuff man! Love the safe hook release and handling of releasing the shark.

[@JAdam-xl9fk]

That must have been one helluva feeling bringing that in. Great catch, Great release!

[@briansupermag3918]

Just flat out awesome. Way to go.

[@ctgilcrest]

hella sweet catch . love it when the unexpected guest shows up !

[@zachhhhhh98]

Where about in the Sound were you? This is truly breathtaking. Congrats! :)

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Greenport

[@Holelooker]

Your comment at the end summed it up perfectly,Very well done👌

[@LI-FLKayakFisherman]

Great video John! I caught a 10 pound blue yesterday morning off Target Rock and it pulled me all over the place in my Outback. As fun as that was it doesn’t come close to your catch!

[@DavidJones-xj6lt]

Nice catch John, I bet he gave a good fight, tight lines

[@steffsaunders5057]

Awesome catch John!

[@oyabun8538]

That is a nice catch! First time I ever seen you catch a shark. Great job!

[@RayA-rt6tp]

Awesome catch and release John.

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

That was awesome! Nice job on the hook removal! I had a 4ft shark follow a keeper flounder to the boat last week in the back channels of Avalon, NJ. I only got a look at the top of it. It's head seemed pretty "blocky" or squared off. I didn't get a good look at the tail. We surmised that it was a brown shark. It will never cease to amaze me what lurks beneath our boats.