Crab Baits Whole or Cut - Bigger Fish Showed Right Time for Both!

[@robmontesi5623]

“I’ve been quitting for the last 20 minutes.” Haha - fun stuff, John!

[@theresafitzgerald4114]

Nice trip! I absolutely love Tog! For me, tastiest fish ever. A little wine, butter and lemon for pan fried fillets. Yum!

[@Vikings24DJ]

Love the emphasis on technique and how to use the crabs. Very informative!

[@4theoutdooradventure]

Yes I fished by the same motto usually the bigger fish are always better breeders and I never keep fish that are abnormally large I usually take a photo and throw it back and I tend to see fish taste better at a decent sized not way too big the meat texture tends to change that's what I've experienced but I'm from Southern California and a lot of people that fish the peers and Jetties here keep everything they catch does it matter what it is which is kind of crazy I believe we need way more fishing game here in Southern California to stop that style of fishing just keep everything you catch crazy man

[@damianescobar9732]

I love the bib and slicker set, I bought it early in the season and have used it throughout and they’ve held up amazing. I’ve stayed dried and warm in the worst conditions on my kayak or on boats. Definitely worth the buy

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I agree! It's a great combo.

[@gat1gigs782]

The jig head is the way to go for tog, great work out there john!

[@eugeneweeks3325]

That de hook tool saves lives.

[@edryan5249]

Nice. Looks like them strict regs on the blackfish are working good, I remember in the early to mid 90s there were hardly any left , great video missing black fishing

[@zackrepo97]

What’s up skinner. Just picked up a few diff versions of your rods from j&H i absolutely love them, they perform like no other rods. I fish south shore li , I cut the greenies in half , cut the claws and legs off on a jig very rarely I will keep the legs on. Tight lines skinner!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for your support and enjoy the rods!

[@Sebbylagana]

im addicted to tog fishing! Love the videos, John!

[@kj-y9y]

greatest blackfishing i've seen. you live in fishing paradises.

[@ctfishhead5035]

Hey John! Nice day of black fishing. Small to medium crabs fished with legs and claws removed and shell cracked. Larger crabs cut in half with legs and claws removed. Too many other customers in my area. The ML jig and bounce spinning rod has seen lots of action this season. Thanks

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Glad you like the rod!

[@unionsquaregrassman]

Super helpful advice, thanks John!

[@WoodisGood82]

We are very lucky to have such a great tog fishery in New England. RI has been on fire for weeks.

[@02young52]

Thank you for the video as always!i prefer jighead on a boat but on a jetty i like the rig w smaller hook. I hope they can make jigheads w smaller hooks.

[@jaymcguire8492]

Awesome John

[@matthewsnyder6016]

thanks for the new upload you handsome beast!!!

[@KJD718]

Mix it up with crabs. Sometimes whole and just crack the shell a little bit just to let the juices out. sometimes cut in half. sometimes cut the legs off, because little blackfish peck at them. Most of the time whole crab and crack the top shell.

[@CampingGuy]

Hello John, what size is the hook for tog fish?

[@pastapaul150]

Last crab, last drop. That type of fishing is so addictive. Quality fish on that trip, and know the feeling at the end. 30 lb leader?

[@howdoyoufeel6452]

I’m thinking of purchasing the jig and bounce but I want a do it all rod! Which do you prefer? Love your videos I learn so much thx 🙏🏼

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

This one for conventional: bit.ly/3QsR6ch, This one for spin: bit.ly/3vArSAh. The rod in this video is too light to be a do-it-all.

[@shawnharris2242]

Hey John! Another great video that answered most of my questions but i have one left. What to do with left over crabs? What are your feelings/success with frozen green crabs, do they work well? Are they better used for chum to help build the bite? Ive always wondered since i usually have green crabs leftover and would love it if they were still useful if frozen still fresh. Thanks again, tight lines!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Others have told me that frozen greens work great.

[@duffmeister6480]

Nice work, a sonar question, Simrad 12” navionics, I have no problem finding the wrecks that are on the chart, rock piles, I’m not seeing, their either not there, not accurately marked, covered by sand, or I’m doing something wrong ? It’s frustrating because I’m fishing the same areas as you, advice from anyone is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@anthonypacion-chanthabouas8186]

I wish we had those crabs down here in Florida, they seem way easier to get than mud crabs haha

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

So true! I've thought the same thing about asian crabs as I flip oysters.

[@eriverany8441]

Another great informative video. You know John, I never see your leader line going through your guides with the use of an FG knot or some other knot....appears that you almost always use a heavy-duty barrel swivel to attach a short leader. Am I correct 🤔

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

correct

[@The_Salty_Croc_2011]

You should try your conventional rod for blackfish

[@Renegade232]

I would like to pick up the Jig and Bounce rods. One of each. I see you have a 3000 Evict on the ML rod. What would you pair the M rod with?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I appreciate your support. 3000 Evicts are fine on both of those rods. I mostly use a 2000 on the ML, but have an ML with a 3000 in this video.

[@mrhanky5555]

I purchased your moderate rod but have yet been able to use it. Black fishing out of captree under the bridge the current moves. Have to use a 10-14oz sinker to hold. Would this rod still be effective blackfishing with those sinkers?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Not this rod, but the casting one (bit.ly/3QsR6ch). That's really a lot of weight. What line are you using?

[@howdoyoufeel6452]

Curios to this as well

[@ondalevel1963]

John, nice video..... my question is why don't you throw the legs in the water after cutting them off.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Because they sink very slowly and by the time they hit the bottom they are well down-current of the boat, so it's like I'm chumming pretty far from where I'm fishing. Good question.

[@seanhakakian8075]

Where can you get that jig

[@devonwoods6595]

What kind of tog jig is that I like the hook sizev

[@FishNassau]

John I see you have the spot lock motor in the front by your legs. Is that in place of the pedals (i.e., the pedals are not on kayak)? Also, does the spot lock motor work to get you from place to place, or spot lock only? I’m a relative beginner looking to get into kayak fishing next season.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's this kayak, which uses the motor for propulsion and anchoring: amzn.to/3WfxA7h

[@JoshuaFreiberger]

Any theories as to why so few albies this year?

[@raymonddesmond8869]

I always leave my crabs whole. That’s the way they get them in the wild.

[@whome8845]

John, I switched completely to jigs this year for tog, but I noticed my ten feet of 50 pound leader on 30 pound braid with 3/4 jig was overkill when current started moving , was it the full moon currents we just had ? I'm going to lighten up the gear tomorrow

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

10 main line, 30 leader for me.

[@Drew_3_3]

Hey John I’m in the market for a new surfcasting pole. I want to pair it up w/Daiwa saltist 5000. I had a 9’ St. Croix triumph for the longest time, loved the pole but recently broke. Could you recommend any with this pairing that you think would be good? Looking for something on the lighter side, same size, thanks.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'm biased, but this is the rod I use and designed. bit.ly/3ADKuCx. Here's a recent video using it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPNp4toqJuKhZo.

[@Drew_3_3]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks

[@stevensmith9001]

I wish I had that deck room on my 120 pdl for the crab bucket. . How many greenies you typically carry for a days outing ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

1/2-bushel lasts 3 trips.

[@ATC235]

Have you tried 15pd test?

[@theresafitzgerald4114]

I noticed (or missed) that the fish did not have that copper/orange coloration. You think its because they only just moved in? Non-resident?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's because they hang around rocks with yellow growth. It showed up well on some of my underwater vids.

[@FishWithMhei]

How deep is the water?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

20 feet

[@FishWithMhei]

@ thank you! I’ve been watching your videos and learning a lot from you! You actually got me hooked on Togs 😃 saving up to buy me your rod!

[@bobcalifornia9622]

All ok with the Florida house?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes, thanks for asking. We missed flooding by at least 18 inches.

[@1515732]

Hard to leave when the bite is hot

[@derrickferguson3298]

side scan spot lock skinner whats next.

[@tonynicoletti8161]

I fish them whole, no legs, top shell peeled. Big bait,big fish(allegedly). No legs, so it's harder for these little shits to strip you clean and no top shell, so it's a softer bait, and the hook has less to get hung up on. Also, I never understood why anyone pre cuts crabs. They lose most of the juice and guts before they hit the water and whatevers left gets washed out on the drop.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Great input. Thanks. Some of the crabs are too big to drop whole on a light jig, so I always cut those.

[@tonynicoletti8161]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing i shouldve clarified, this is for rigs. I suck at tog jigging. The light line skeeves me thinking about losing a big one. I also prefere the orange bellied crabs over the green/yellow

[@mickmouse92]

A half crab, no legs and hooked through and out a leg socket; the shell is so likely to just pop off.

[@moddkilla]

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