Skipping 101 -- The Basics of Skipping (HOW TO)

In Skipping 101 I go over how to skip with Spinning and Baitcasting gear.
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[@TooFatToHuntOutdoors]

great video ryan!..i have watched every skipping video on you tube, gained a little from most of them, but this was the most helpful!..after about 3 solid hours, I have the skip down (back lash free) now I need to gain accuracy!

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

The UnProfessional Fisherman Thank you! I appreciate the support and I am very happy that it helped you! Tight lines!

[@user-ym2bk9lm8x]

*Great reel, **enjoyable.fishing** recommend very smooth and I love that you can change from left hand to right hand so easily. Gave it a 4 on durability because I haven’t had it long enough to rate it. Doing good so far.*

[@wallacewhite9830]

This guy is awesome, he actually teaches

[@larrypodkovichl9112]

Best directions on skipping I've ever seen on U-tube, Thanks

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Thank you for the support Larry; I appreciate it! I'm glad I could help... Tight Lines!!

[@Domme857]

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.

[@mikecraig5269]

Finally, a concise tutorial on how to understand this technique. Only thing lacking might be how to dial-in the baitcaster to obtain proper settings. This was very helpful info. Might add a new dimension to bass-fishing for many anglers.

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Thanks for the feedback Mike! I really do appreciate the input. I'm glad you brought that up as dialing in the reel and selecting the right equipment will be featured in my upcoming Advanced Skipping video. Tight Lines!!

[@davidcrooks1522]

you just solved a lot of the problems I was having being in the back of the boat during tournaments, thanks for the the info!

[@basshooker689_3]

Great video Ryan👍👍👍. Very clear explanation on spinning and bait caster reels. Thank you, Mike.

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Thanks Mike! I greatly appreciate it!

[@steelshotmafia6445]

You’ve gained a new subscriber! I’ve been scrolling through watching your videos and learning a ton! I fish Alatoona just about every Wednesday during the summer from March until late October. After watching your videos I have a couple new approaches I’ll take when fishing Alatoona later this year. Thank you for the informative videos!

[@DrZiggyzoo1]

I'm jealous of your pitch skip. I haven't mastered that one yet. I'm pretty consistent at a regular skip though. I love when you get it just right and it glides perfectly across the water for 15-20 feet

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

The pitch skip is just another part of the technique to add to your arsenal! Stay with it, keep practicing, and it will come natural! Tight Lines!!

[@michaelsoileau1820]

You make it look so easy. Thanks

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Thanks for the support Michael! I'm glad I could help!

[@workn2fish682]

Glad I ran into your video. Definitely a good video on how to skip. PS...I'm with one of the other guys who commented...you make it look too easy.

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

I appreciate the support! Glad I could help... Tight Lines!

[@mancellwehr7411]

Brilliant!!!!....ive picked up loads from you sir. Thank you.

[@goteemon]

Nice video Ryan. Really helped me on technique and how to do properly. Thanks.

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

+GLHunter Thank you for the support! Tight lines!

[@DrZiggyzoo1]

I like the distance away from the dock you stay. When I fish with my brother he likes to fish a bit closer to the slips. When I'm too close I sometimes have epic skipping fails lol

[@richardj6593]

Sir, could you please do a comparison of skipping jigs with a curado DC vs a standard baitcaster. This type comparison has not been done and it has never been addressed on you tube. Due to two totally different braking systems, people are confused about the ability of a DC reel to skip as good as a traditional baitcaster brake system.

[@R.Gsolo365]

Great video Ryan.

[@Tomc8030]

Good video, thanks for posting

[@jimn1968]

Finally, a video that doesn’t have that awful electronic intro theme music.

[@adamsharpe4128]

Cool video mate, really helped me a lot with my skipping

[@BreauxMyGod]

Great advise, thanks

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

+Rueben Breaux Glad I could help! Tight Lines!

[@davidtreichler5616]

Good pointers.

[@wdf-whodatfishing3018]

Nicely done buddy, great video

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

+WhoDatFishin Thanks Voddie!

[@davidkisner8802]

Good job !! Great video

[@loganlindstrom3275]

And I just found out instead of lake Livingston I am going to lake Conroe anyway thanks for the tips

[@TWestOutdoors]

Good tips man!

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

TWestOutdoors Thank you! Tight Lines!

[@billywilliams3800]

question .... can you do az video about skipping from the bank with a jig ? like to learn to skippy from the bank where i or people who don't have a boat !! :)

[@jdean1851]

THANKS! CHEERS from Idaho""

[@robertsecondi2246]

very clear explanation on how to skip with a weighted lure with a bait caster, but does it change if you try a weightless bait? is it possible to skip a weightless wacky rig with a bait bait caster or a different approach on how to?

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Yes it is possible to skip a weightless lure on a baitcaster. In that case it is the same technique just adjusting your brakes and spool tension knob to compensate for the weight.

[@kmasmith0995]

good video

[@richarddeboer8934]

Thx Ryan

[@oddmunddale806]

Why do you retrieve on the left side on the spinning set up and right side retrieve on the casting reel?

[@CrazyXBOXMan10]

nice vid

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Thank you!

[@loganlindstrom3275]

Hey I am going to lake Livingston and I am going bass fishing what should I start out using I have never fished there before plz help

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

+Logan Lindstrom Hey Logan, I have never been to Lake Livingston, but please refer to my response on your other comment for tips. Tight Lines!

[@loganlindstrom3275]

Should I try to cover water first or fish skip docks or Fenesse fish or jig fish plz help

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

+Logan Lindstrom Whenever I go to a new lake I start by power fishing (something I can cover water with). After I have located some fish then I like to slow down and finesse fish to try to catch more or bigger fish.

[@Beasleybeats]

Hey Ryan I live right on allatoona near the blockhouse, wondering if you have any tips on post spawn bass can't seem to figure them out . Been awhile since you posted so I hope you see this

[@taylorthompson868]

Where do you set your brake

[@um8kthecall]

Great video !!! How much thumb action are you using with bait caster and what break setting do you suggest

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Mark, I tend to turn my brakes and spool control down to a rather low setting. When I'm using this technique, I rely heavily on just using my thumb to control the spool speed and at the same time maintaining the line in order not to get a backlash. If you are just starting out, I recommend that you complete the following process: 1. Tie on the bait you want to skip 2. Turn your brakes off 3. Adjust your spool control until you find the point where you can let the bait free fall to the ground and hit the ground without creating a backlash 4. After you find that point, start with your brakes at the halfway point or above and go down from there Hope this helps!

[@buckrid7539]

ok, so does the weight of the lure really matter when your are skipping and can you skip crank baits the same?

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Buck, weight of the lure does matter especially if you are just starting out. A jig for instance will skip much easier at 3/8 oz than a 1/2 oz. Typically most people stay away from skipping treble hook baits, because of the water resistance that the treble hooks cause in the water.

[@buckrid7539]

Ok well I can throw a bait caster well, but I can't skip one at all

[@Stefan_Nederpel]

Skipping skills

[@JesseT208]

You should have the camera on the other side so people can see your hands.

[@icheckraise]

how much to go fishing with you?

[@JeffRigney]

And your skipping back into a darker area where it’s hard to see.

[@jell-oputin8036]

Boat owners can't figure out where all the tiny dents keep coming from😜✌🏻🎣

[@inkasantosa1546]

i cant see that

[@RyanKennedyFishing]

Hey Inka Santosa, what are you having trouble seeing?

[@JeffRigney]

Not really a how to video, more of a watch you skip video. Where does the bait need to hit the water, how hard to throw, etc

[@timittheminit8462]

I agree

[@Brandon14701]

*hits dock again gets embarrassed.....cuts out audio* Other than audio cuts you make good tutorials

[@imansaffuan8592]

Cntik

[@sdiaz1677]

Would be nice if you didn't mumble so much

[@freeyourmindtc]

Horrible vidio, the camera is on your back.

[@geluksvisser]

Skipping skills