Fishing The Skyway Pier! I let my guard down

[@Thonny]

Can’t always get the keepers! Let em’ go let em’ grow.

[@robertpratt9397]

I've cought 30"s off there l masterd those piers 15 year's ago my friend !

[@Thonny]

@@robertpratt9397 that’s impressive. I have yet to catch a 30”

[@robertpratt9397]

@@Thonny Their may be a few around however the Tampa bay is no wares as clean as it use to be !

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

Bro, I know this is the old video but that's what you call an experienced fisherman right there. Thonny for the win.

[@Thonny]

I appreciate you watching the vids! 💪

[@scottmaia53]

Dude he didn't rock you, you definitely rocked him, nice job waiting him out.

[@Thonny]

I got lucky there! Usually I would lose it. Thanks for watching!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Nice catch. When you land that keeper please do a catch and cook!

[@thespiritualcoffeehouse]

Nice catch! Congrats!!! It would be great if you got a net to pull them up and lower them when releasing to increase their chance of survival.

[@josephhelenek8673]

Great video Thonny.... yep you usually run backwards after hookup and reel hard. But perseverance and patience got him out of the rocks... too bad under slot by 1 inch and then shows your integrity in throwing him back. You’ll get that take home grouper soon. Tight lines.

[@Thonny]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@frankrothe3064]

I'm gonna have to try that soon.How many pound braid do you use and leader size. Are circles required Thanks

[@Thonny]

I typically use 50lb braid and 80lb mono leader. I use 5/0 circle hook!

[@frankrothe3064]

@@Thonny Wow.I thought 40 & 40 would be good. Guess you need that to prevent getting rocked,

[@jakefromstatefarm9721]

@@Thonny what is the reason for 50 main and 80 leader? I always use a lighter leader than the main. This way if you get caught in a rock or a fish that is to big, you’ll break at the leader. If you get snagged with that setup you’re gonna have to cut you line and re spoil the braid.

[@pagala22]

Is that a trout?

[@tomsreviews238]

You let the fish go after you threw him on the concrete. Lots of damage doing that. Lots of released fish die when handled incorrectly.

[@JnayJnellius]

This guys sucks at handling fish

[@davescheer5038]

The water is cooling down and the big ones are heading inshore to fatten up for the winter and you never know what's going to hit which makes it even more fun , your going to need a couple of feet of wire to keep the toothy critters from snapp'n you off and the sharp stuff on the rocks when the big boys take you into the rocks , ( oh I sent flipper there to make sure you didn't get all my grouper ✌🏻️:) Tight lines bro !

[@efin7495]

Can’t wait to watch

[@CoastalTidesOutdoors]

Just like I always say, they hit when you ain't paying attention! Glad to see you got one out of the rocks💪

[@dwdrums08]

You got that right! It's never when I'm looking lol

[@CoastalTidesOutdoors]

@@dwdrums08 👍👍👍👍

[@dwaynelowery5808]

Good mo've. What kind of fish was it?

[@Thonny]

Gag Grouper.

[@MetalRush666]

There are big razer belly pilchards out there right now too. I about got spooled by something pretty big last Thursday night. Man I was so mad I couldn't stop it and it cut me off on the pilings. I have my guesses as to what it was but it'd be nice to know for sure.

[@aaronlfz]

Probably a tarpon

[@conniechong592]

Are you using free line?

[@Thonny]

Yes

[@moneymarkj]

Do you use weights?

[@adriansanchez9641]

Everyone who goes to skyway knows that damn dolphin 😂😂😂

[@Thonny]

Can’t stand the dolphins lol!

[@cesardelaguila3720]

I am going to Skyway pier to try to catch some grouper, it will be my first time. Can get some tips as what kind of line, pounds and what size of hook? Thank you

[@Thonny]

I would run 50lb or 65lb braid, 6ft of 80lb leader and a size 6/0 circle hook.

[@FatBellyFishing]

The master baiter!!!!

[@Bsoslsh]

Try tipping your sabiki rigs with small pieces of cut scented Gulp baits. They stay on the hook forever and everything chews on em.

[@usnmartinez]

Very true, it works

[@Thonny]

Thank you!! I’ll have to try that next time!

[@rockyourbodywithbignastyho7315]

Man so cool how you catch your bait like that

[@misstrinh126]

Is that a custom rod?

[@Thonny]

No, it’s a discontinued Shimano Terez 7’8 50-100lb class rod.

[@Standup86tl]

You need a drop net bro. Good fish though👍

[@OutsidetheLevees]

Hell yeah brother!

[@peteloosefoo5674]

i remember when i went to florda and fished this pier we went all over florda i loved sanabell island but keep up the good content

[@inletreg4844]

You think grouper will hit with this tropical storm heading inXD I know snook will absolutely go off under the bridges

[@Thonny]

Absolutely!

[@adeand4310]

My cowork and i loved going there fishing just before we had to get to the airport, all fish smelling and fish scales nobody complained on the plane ride

[@FishOnChannel]

Great video brother. They've been short lately. Weather cool down hopefully we'll get the big ones. 😀

[@Thonny]

Thanks for watching!

[@Poppabill48]

Nice short Gag. But you know that was my fish, if we were out there. Thought it would have been too windy. How were the dolphins?

[@Thonny]

Dolphins weren’t that bad. They were probably full. They didn’t bother stealing my bait!!

[@Poppabill48]

@@Thonny We'll see how full they are. Going to give it a try Friday.

[@BIggSushi]

South side of the pier has been pretty great lately brodie

[@Thonny]

Yeah man!!

[@321thach]

I fished near that spot all the time due to the Covid-19 I haven’t been back there almost a year now. I’m glad I found your channel it good learn more trick

[@Thonny]

Hope you crush it out there!

[@AHHAKOHDA]

Epic as Always!!!

[@Thonny]

Thank you!!

[@vernon4249]

Try fishing for mangrove snapper at skyway

[@justinj5665]

Been wanting to go, been forever since I’ve fished the skyway but it’s so windy lately

[@Thonny]

It has been blowing lately!! But the bite is still on!!

[@rignfish1239]

Nice Video, as always. Not all the time we get the keepers, maybe in the next trip.

[@Thonny]

That’s what makes it fun!!

[@garyschuller6981]

Hate it when there one inch shy of a sandwich. I ran into plenty of Blackdrum sandwiches up at Honeymoon Island. Need to team up soon!

[@cman5337]

Fishing the bridges before the island?

[@Thonny]

What are you using for bait??

[@garyschuller6981]

@@Thonny ...only thing I use..shrimp! Lol

[@lopezthegoat3544]

I haven’t been long left from down there I fished it everyday

[@DanTheFishMan]

Nice work. I'll be out Thursday!

[@Thonny]

Crush it man!!

[@eliocamacho6680]

What a nice fight. Great video sir

[@4492573]

We call North East Wind poison for fishing. But in Florida, I guess it’s good eh.

[@darcyvanwyck6372]

Great Job Thonny. Keep kicking a**

[@Thonny]

Thank you!!

[@thomasstalcup4531]

That looks cold out there on the pier

[@ujhomeimprovements]

I love fishing there whenever I'm in Florida

[@Thonny]

It’s always a good time there!

[@2HimTru]

Hi Thonny! Wondered how you are handling fishing the area near John's Pass Disaster (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKOVmpaEn52lb7s)? That is to say, how are you fishing it differently if at all? On a different note, have you ever used the Instant Pot to cook Pompano or Grouper fillet strips?

[@swiftyswiftrafy]

Fishing buddy ? For skyway

[@nicktownsend4170]

If you wanna go fishing and catch a lot of trout, reds or snook of I live in largo and have a small Jon boat but I get it done

[@robertprado5125]

Big bait big fish🎣

[@roberttapia3456]

I got rocked yesterday by a halibut and lost him so nice job!

[@seasonbowy5913]

Nice video bro. Keep it up fish on 🎣🎣

[@jrg9866]

Nice catch and released 👍👋👏

[@Thonny]

Thank you!!

[@sosclay6655]

Didn’t like the technique. You induced slack line when you drop rod tip so fast. Slow down.

[@JCFishinCharters]

Nice job dude

[@Thonny]

Thank you!!

[@TheDIY-Guy]

Good save, nice fish

[@Thonny]

Thank you!!

[@gladiatorfishing3174]

Thonny! Good vid my guy, you are right about the north pier and the structure. Had a monster the other day and he rocked me up 4 times, big boy! Might see ya next week 🤔 either way good luck and hopefully you land some good keepers by the end of the season 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Thonny]

Thanks man!! Hope you crush it this season!

[@நெய்தல்நிலத்தான்NeithalNilatha]

Super amazing catch

[@KingTheDetailer]

You know you are allowed to pinch the tail close to get the extra inche

[@Thonny]

good to know! thank you.

[@KingTheDetailer]

@@Thonny your welcome 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@robertpratt9397]

Awesome 👍😊

[@adrianreyes5299]

Great video

[@captainrickyfla6170]

Good video 👍

[@jackfunk5765]

Right there by the store is 23 all day long I have caught 10s of them. Roll up to the second bathroom. North pier is a tougher call. Try the river under the second span. There's some really big fish in that channel.

[@MARTIN-ez2xh]

👍😍👍

[@allanreager6560]

You need a conventional setup and winch not pump

[@eddycastellanos5903]

Anyone else see that tarpon roll

[@abduallahknaio9723]

Dang feel bad

[@Thonny]

There’s always next time!!

[@codyrutledge1969]

anything good

[@sixblocktroy8643]

I’m ur favorite subscriber we need to link