Black Sea Bass Opening Day And Perfect Police Stop!

[@TomMendoladrums]

We need these guys to enforce the limits. I always treat them with respect.

[@michaelarma4468]

John you must have that “look”! The authorities keep checking you!! 😂😂

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Just a quick look at that boat ramp but it's a very nice one.

[@jaychino1621]

Awesome video John. It is nice when locals know you.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

Black Sea Bass fishing is really good this year. CT is 5 and no problem limiting in 90 minutes or so. Lots of 14 inchers so the future is bright. I just used squid and fought thru the Sea Robins and keep a few Hub Cap Porgies

[@slimpickins9124]

Although I fish the Florida gulf I'm sure these tips will apply. Thanks for the to the point & nicely done videos. Yep, without fish & game there would be none.

[@ronsuda7555]

Was out that way as well did good also saw those guys checking they need to start looking at guys up the creek keeping 20 to 30 seabass a trip and before the season opened i get checked multiple times a year there and don't mind these guys seem to never get checked the excess is nauseating at times thanks for sharing

[@currenwiggin8982]

We are killing it over on Nantucket.

[@3wsportfishing311]

Hey people , Mr Skinmer put A LOT of effort to bring us these informative videos. If you stop bye to check them out , leave a thumbs up and a comment. It helps him and is a cool way to say thanks. Good thing to do anytime you check out a video from any channel..only takes 30 seconds! Tight lines !

[@allorganicplanting]

Yes yes yes 👍 it's so very important that everyone practice measuring their 🐟 fish. GOD BLESS .

[@bassassassinnn7459]

I live in California, and I was trolling in my kayak with a tsunami slow pitch jigging/casting rod with the spiral wrapped guides. They must not be popular here because everyone kept telling me my rod was improperly built 😆. Figured you'd get a kick out of that. Everyone I talk to is intrigued after they see the massive improvements and benefits to using a spiral wrapped rod. Thanks for introducing me to tsunami rods and reels.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Funny. The concept has been around awhile. I still get questions from viewers wondering if there's something wrong with the rod.

[@yakfishin4516]

Looks like a George Costanza wallet.....

[@jonhay75]

"Irish money...?"......"I might go there..."

[@SunsTo7]

Thanks for the great shots. You are the king of Montauk.

[@aksfishing4480]

Long Island legend I try to learn a few few things from every video thank you John nothng like a plate of sea bass and fluke thats a good meal 👌

[@polarizedoutdoors]

Everytime I watch your videos, I tell myself I need to move closer to the coast. Cool of you to put a nice interaction with law enforcement in your video. You were respectful to him, he was respectful to you - imagine that craziness. Another great video

[@jiggingjerks]

I know - can you believe it? I mean if everyone was just respectful to each other....

[@GreenMeanie101]

I live a hour away from the Ocean and keep telling myself the same thing every year and every time I see a Yakking Ocean video.

[@polarizedoutdoors]

@@jiggingjerks I was going to rant a bit since I'm among like-minded people, but I keep telling myself there's no need. lol

[@stevenc3142]

wow nice, the nj season just closed. Usually in 70-80 feet of water i can hold bottom with a 2 oz jig and 10 lb braid.

[@brandonhulse9304]

We were crushing the sea bass in New Jersey on gulp sand eels

[@johnsesk01]

Brandon Hulse we were killing them 12 miles off sandy hook in about 70ft.

[@smoovecriminal7]

John Sesk Scotland wreck ?

[@dieseldick1264]

Brandon Hulse in Stone Harbor I do real good with sand eel for flounder

[@chazbickel4518]

John watching from Whidbey Island WA. I grew up in south Jersey and really enjoy the content of your channel. Thanks for sharing it all. We are waiting for the salmon run and on Lings and halibut now with some inshore flounder as well. Cheers!

[@benedettogee]

He’s right about that 😂all I’ve been catching north shore is porgies and sea robins

[@timothyfruhauf611]

Over by me there’s not a lot of porgies yet but the stripers are going nuts. And yes there are way too many sea robins

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Nice exchange with the officer!

[@KCsniper79]

Well done again John on your Black Sea bass limit, I had seen your last video an you caught a real nice sea bass but you were a few days short of the season, an ass for the officer I’m glad everyone is at the limit, an he seemed like a really nice guy..🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@scottc543]

Another great video. You are The Man when it comes to flounder (or any other kind, apparently) fishing.

[@Signal1072]

Wish I found your channel ages ago

[@wockojillink2024]

I wake up and my day has been made... Another John Skinner Vid! Mr. Skinner, what do you use to record?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

A GoPro 7.

[@antidk1084]

Either you’re a known fish violator or really famous but at least once a year you’re stopped by fish and game😂 keep up the good videos! I wait everyday for you to post. Keeps me entertained during quarantine.

[@grahamsauer1416]

Wow idk if you’re unlucky or what but I fish CT 5 days a week and only been stopped by an EPO once

[@danl.909]

I’ve been fishing the Alabama Gulf Coast and Mobile Bay for thirty years and been checked twice, both times in the '90s. Alabama politicians just don’t care that much about game fish protection. Gill nets are still allowed, recreational and commercial.

[@tj4861]

I caught a lot of big seabass on a green fluke rig between 19 and 23 inches with some squid on it

[@stevenmoeck1770]

I’ve been fishing the sound on my kayak this year and have found a couple of large fluke but many more shorts. But I have seen a surprising amount of weakfish in shallow water which I’ve never seen in the sound before in the sound

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's great to see the weakfish returning. There are lots of them in the Peconics this year.

[@ChromagMTB]

I wish we had constables in western CT... So little presence from the DEEP officers. Poaching is a regular thing, on land and water. Our politicians continue to strip what little finding there is for protecting our resources.

[@steveriso3802]

I fish the Milford area and the same thing. Rarely will you see a DEEP guy. I’ve been asked for my license once in many years if fishing.

[@6912wfd]

Ever make a call? Or do they just don’t care?

[@ChromagMTB]

@@6912wfd There is a number to call... I've tried it a few times and they try their best, but being so understaffed they usually can't make it in time to catch anyone.

[@michaelh7527]

Be careful what you wish for. Once the state learns it can profit from game wardens issuing citations. They will be everywhere! Go try hunting or fishing in Florida, then see if you want more game wardens.

[@6912wfd]

Michael H don’t do illegal shit and you’ll have nothing to worry about

[@edhebert]

John- I notice that you use low profile reels for your fluke setups but a conventional round reel for sea bass. Any reason for that? Thx

[@abelwaite2016]

I can’t wait to get out on the water

[@jaychino1621]

can't wait to see start your striper fishing videos.

[@bighead421]

Great video. If you are anchored on structure, like on a party boat, do the diamond jigs still work for sea bass?

[@johnkeithley7969]

Enjoyed this Video. Living in Virginia And stressed out by politics. Nice chance to regress to the way it used to be.

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

I thinking of doing the same. What made you pick Fort Myers? Did you try fishing different ports over the years and found that area best?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'd fished with a friend down there several times and he had researched it pretty well.

[@markw176]

Hey John nice video! I have a basic question.... do you tie your leader on with a swivel or without?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

swivel

[@jeremyomrod4226]

That’s my tog fishing settup! Maxel 25 and tsunami mh.

[@screwascreenname2662]

Damn man you seem like a fish and game magnet

[@georgesparr7672]

John, great video! Can you give me the rig setup for the diamond jig. Were you using braided line on the reel and swivel to connect the teaser? Also, the length of the leader for the diamond jig. I have the same pole and reel and looking forward to trying the diamond jig out on the Shinnecock reef. A picture of your rig would be great. Thanks for your help, always look forward to our videos. Also enjoyed the Salt Strong Fluke

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The gear is all in the video description. I used 50# leader material, tied the diamond jig direct, and had a hook on a dropper loop about a foot above that for the teaser. 20# braid on the reel. Leader attached to the braid through a swivel.

[@FMorgigno1]

Great job John. Interesting move using a diamond jug on Black Sea bass. I’ve never used that kind of jig on sea bass. What size hook do you recommend?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

They have big mouths, so as long as the hook isn't really big, you're fine. This was a VMC that is used on my fluke bucktails.

[@scottsal66]

Yes, what size? 1/0 , 2/0 , 3/0 ? Thankyou..

[@vsonic86]

Did you actually go alone on this trip? How do you load the boat from your truck and so on just by yourself? Can you catch scub by just using a bucktail alone without attach to any bait? what do you use as your trailer?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

You don't need real bait, but something like Gulp as a trailer.

[@jakerice5262]

I've been watching EliasV do really well fishing for fluke with paddletails and pro-cure, the theory being if you aren't doing super long drifts it's better then Gulp due to durability and potentially larger profiles. I'm curious about your opinion/experience with pro-cure

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Elias and I are friends and I've tried exactly what he does, right down to the same paddle tails and scents. You see I'm still with the Gulp, although I frequently try substitutes. In the southern waters there will be situations where the interference fish (pinfish etc) are so thick that Gulp does not make sense. In those cases you must use something more durable, like a Zman for example. This was my experience in Florida, although I was still able to use Gulp more than 90 % of the time that I wanted.

[@jakerice5262]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Good to know, the pier that I mainly fish at has tons of fluke, but it also has a lot of snapper blues, and so I'm looking for an alternative that won't get destroyed so easily.

[@sammyvh11]

Send some of those cops to Chesapeake Bay.....we need them its wild wild west out there.

[@jamesbrown3965]

wHAT SIZE FLUKE HOOK DO YOU USE?MY THOUGHT THERE IS NO HOOK TO BIG

[@rays.3774]

Just switch my accuriste to the power handles from jigging world . Is it normal while jogging if im not thumbing the spool for the handle to rotate?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Do you have the flipping switch on? I've not noticed what you describe.

[@clevjam]

John, I have watched a few of your videos and was wondering if there are sharks in the waters. And if so, have any chased your catch to the surface?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I caught one off the beach last year near Horton Point. It was a large Brown. Why do you ask?

[@clevjam]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I guess because I have been watching a fishing show that brings in 1/2 of a fish quite often. landshark and brooke

[@elanbenyosef970]

Would you say the tsunami classic rods are better for fluking than the tsunami slow pitch jigging rods?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Definitely.

[@elanbenyosef970]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you!

[@GreenMeanie101]

Is that Silver Reel the replacement for the Purple one you lost?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No. This is a more beefy jigging reel.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Man, we used to kill these fish in Jersey when I was growing up in the 90's no limits, no seasons. Good tasting fish!

[@mbari6963]

Hi John. So what is it about the slow pitch Tsunami and the Maxel combo that makes it your SeaBass rig?

[@mbari6963]

Haven’t you used a spinning setup in the past for the same type of fishing?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

No, not on seabass. It's the spring action of the rod on the jig lift combined with backbone when needed.

[@stereolababy]

that looks like mattituck boat ramp

[@neal4reel723]

How far out do black sea bass live?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I know they're caught well offshore, but we commonly catch them within a couple of miles offshore. They can be caught from shore too,

[@michaelallen7202]

Hey John, Was wondering what size drift sock you use? TIA

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

44-inch

[@michaelallen7202]

Thanks! Ive learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

where do you fish in florida? do you trailer the boat down there?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Near Ft Myers. I don't yet have a boat for down there.

[@fishingsouthwestflorida1586]

BRO, you're missing out on tarpon in south west florida

[@adamhfishing]

Hi John, huge fan! Can you comment on the difference between the Tsunami slow pitch rod vs the Nexus? Are they similar action or do you prefer one over the other for jigging fluke?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

They are very different. The Nexus is the rod I want to bounce fluke jigs with. The Slow Pitch has a much softer tip, but is good for yo-yo'ing diamond jigs because of its spring action or live lining for something like stripers. The Slow Pitch is very deceptive in that it has a lot of power.

[@adamhfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks! I have the MH and XH of the Slow pitch. Have caught many a striper ealing in the northern Chesapeake on the xh and use the mh for slow pitch jigs and chumming/live lining. Do you recommend the 7ft H nexus for fluking and do you need to cut the tip (like the other tsunami classic rod you use)?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

@@adamhfishing I prefer the 7' Nexus H with 4 inches cut from the tip for fluke.

[@dave76920]

hi john what is the boat that you are using??

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

1974 Starcraft Holiday 16' converted to a CC

[@mikem29]

You seem to draw the patrol no matter what boat your on 🤗

[@get-hooked-tackle941]

Dang brother those police are always on top of you most days. Mine as well become an officer to tell them to shove off right.. 👍

[@steveriso3802]

How has the Etec been treating you and how many hours?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I don't know about the hours. I've had it 3+ seasons and it's been flawless. It burns so little gas.

[@PatrickHennessey1764]

I've always been amazed by some of the blue ones, I've heard they are the males is that true?

[@captpepin]

You get stopped by the cops more times than an 18 year old driving a Red Corvette.

[@breakyoselffoo1]

That tug and barge may have been me.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Cool! Your horn is loud!

[@CP-rp7yp]

looks to be a jonah or atlantic rock crab

[@captaineryk]

whAT boat do you have?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

1974 16' Starcraft

[@MegaBait1616]

Fishing rules are so diff. at the Jersey Shore........

[@Nadav.prigan]

I went yesterday it was the worst fishing. in super hawk

[@dct581]

I'm sure many already know this and have passed along the knowledge. I had a Game Warden in NC tell me a few years ago to take a pic of my license on my phone. His rational was people can forget the license and even a wallet, but very few forget their cell phones. I thought it was a good tip. Just my 2 cents.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That is an excellent tip.

[@johnshanley1605]

I'm 56 yrs old, living and on long island my entire life. Never knew you needed a fishing license. Where/how do I get one?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's called a Marine Registry. I get mine online by searching for "nys saltwater registry"

[@judeveress5716]

Great video, wish I could enter that rod giveaway, but I don't have a instagram account

[@GeorgeScocca]

Great video John! I do think it's BS for you to be checked by someone who obviously knows what you bring to our sport.

[@shanedanforth835]

Mr.Skinner is this your full time job or a part time job

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I retired from the real job in January. This is my hobby.

[@shanedanforth835]

John Skinner Fishing nice

[@grimyjersey6499]

Can you show how you bleed the fish out? You don't have to actually do it, but just show what you would do.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I show it on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrEd4uHm9Kad6c

[@keithr4224]

Ridiculous. 3?

[@robertedwardn]

Did you notice how, at the end, the game warden stepped on Skinner’s boat. Covert dis...

[@chriskarow4550]

Can I ask what license he was checking please just curious I'm from long island and dont want to be one of those dummies caught whit out something

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's the Saltwater Registry. It's free, but they can fine you if you do not have it. Search on "NYS marine fishing registry".

[@robertp7209]

Not a lot of meat on a 15 inch sea bass ?😳

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

There's about 3x as much on an 18-inch.

[@robertp7209]

John Skinner Fishing - not many around even that big, a zillion smaller. At 15 in. plenty of meat for a meal or two.

[@punishthewicked5845]

3 fish not hard to limit out party boats must be suffering so costly to go fishing they must be doing multi species to get by maybe go catch some porgies and use them for strippers would be more productive

[@Jay-gb1fm]

All this police brutality and they worried bout some damn fish please smh 😂

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The resource needs to be protected. Unfortunately there are people who don't follow the rules designed to protect fish stocks.

[@jobino511]

750 thousand police officers in this country, 375 million police calls a year. "All this police brutality" is an extreme exaggeration, but yes there a few cops that abuse their power and should not be employed by the PD.

[@huckfin1100]

You forgot the bow down and get on your knees John before you handed him your license

[@scottsal66]

Another wanna be Game Warden wants to make believe he has authority over good hard working people..

[@wolfsvision940]

3 sea bass hardly sees worth it