Striped Bass Fishing - Underwater View!

Supports my book Striper Pursuit. A look at striped bass fishing with bass reacting to a lure underwater. Video shot with a Water Wolf Camera.

[@FishermansLife]

Great video. Been waiting for an underwater view of the striped bass!

[@RalphBottles]

after seeing these videos I'm now a master fluke man thanks John skinner my dad would have gave his big toe to see video like this R.I.P. Dad

[@EliasVFishing]

Simply awesome. I'm totally amazed that big fish just nipped at the tip of the worm. I'm so used to a decent sized fish just slamming the tube and almost ripping the rod out of my hands. Makes you wonder how many of those little taps over the years were just a little rap you more or less ignored.

[@jinosean425]

Always wondered what worm tube jigs looked like in action. Thanks for the insight John!

[@killa1358]

As always thank you for your videos!

[@comerford7470]

Hi John. An old video but still full of great info. Fished tube and worm for years and always wondered one one tube always seems to get hit while the other is never touched. Also a lot of times you can mark a ton of fish but never hook up. This definitely gives some insight as to what is going on down there.

[@777AndrewR]

Have one of these in a package, never opened it. It's open now going to try this next time I am out...Thanks for another awesome video!!!!

[@paulthomas4173]

great video, excellent insight, thanks for making it

[@ketocrusader3406]

phenomenal video!!!! Great job.

[@smokster0604]

As always Great information !!!

[@crashtheface]

beautiful video. thanks for this amazing resource you have compiled here on your youtube.

[@xpatsfan72x]

Hey john, so I'm going to montauk for a week and I'm probably go to go surf fishing there everyday. What type of lures would you recommend to use?

[@kedaotuning]

woooa those porgys where jumbo!!!! i subscribe cuz im on my striper fever. i fish the island too pier under the bridge after the non working toll both. ur videos motivate man keep them up

[@ChadAaronson]

Amazing video, have you ever used that camera for surf fishing with bait? I'm contemplating getting one, but I would love to see surf footage before I pull the trigger.

[@scottc8448]

Thanks John...I had a couple questions if you don't mind: Do you need to use a rudder with the tube? Can you run a boat slow enough for this rig or do you need to drag something to get the speed down? How much braid do you have out to achieve a depth of 20 feet? thx

[@jackprice4867]

Hey john, I just entered a local striper tournament hosted by a bar in my town every year. This year I'm fishing by myself on my boat and can't figure out a solid strategy. It's open to bay, boat, or surf. Any general suggestions? Trolling similar rigs like this tube and worm or fishing buck tails or eels under bridges? Thanks a lot

[@coolkidchris57]

New to striper fishing have been fishing for fluke for a while though...what do you recommend using for stripers and blue fish off an inlet?

[@bigblockchevy454]

is this being used with lead core line? and is there any info on being able to control bait depth while trolling?

[@willkoch208]

Hey john, what is the best way to fish a bunker school,during the day, without using bunker at all? What is the most effective kind of gulp for fluke fishing?

[@ericgattoni2401]

Nice video! I am going surf fishing on the south shore of Long Island in late July. Do you have any tips or ideas for fishing at that time?

[@aliyunsiharaj3179]

Do you have any weights on to keep it in the water?

[@j.r343]

Great video as usual, I was curious what your typical trolling outfit (Rod and Reel) looks like?

[@Joe_1971]

Awsome video!!!

[@mseandel]

Fantastic vid, thanks.

[@alangonzalez3296]

Whats better for striper fishing winter spring fall or summer cause im planning to go striper fishing this year

[@ahkhma0]

Nice video, wish I got to see u hook one those monsters. You said east coast, where would this be at? Ive been fishing quite sometimes on shore but haven't caught over a 30". I was wondering if you could give me some few spots besides the capes.

[@joeymoore1105]

I'm trying to figure out why I'm just now seeing this video. What an AWESOME look at the tube and worm.

[@Peter-zg3em]

this really gives importance to the use of a swivel on the tube and worm. i have recently switched to an FG over a swivel just to get some practice and i notice twisting in spite of the built in bearing swivel on the tube. may go back to the swivel for these tube and worm sessions. that swivel is working overtime.

[@mattanderson9828]

awesome video i love them! where was this on long island? its on the north shore im pretty sure but where was this?

[@cbeckplumber1]

Great video! You should think about selling these in the form of Podcasts! Your insight is like no one else's. Question: do you typically use any weight with the tube and worm rig. Also you should get a little more into rig details for the newbies or guys that have never tried this method before. Thank you sir!

[@elveciojunior]

Very good! Congrats!

[@clifford_2zero7]

Super cool man!! I always wonder that myself... i kinda figured they where there and didnt give a damn for whatever reason at those times of no action 😅😅 very interesting+

[@Anglertoolbox]

John, thank you. This provided great insight on bass behavior, and the tube & worm rig. I'm curious what you think the two biggest were: 50-60lb class?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Angler Toolbox I really don't know, but I think it's safe to say 40+.

[@daniellucas5590]

Hey John, have you ever thought of making a video primarily based on you'r fishing gear? I am completely new to surf casting and I am struggeling finding the right gear. Is there anyway you can help me out?

[@jackhawley1705]

John, are those stripers sitting behind those boulders waiting to ambush? it seems that they won't chase it long considering there being good current and then return to the current break.

[@anamericangosefishing2107]

awesome p.s. how do you get the adsense thing properly setup.

[@mike-ro3pq]

Great video, stripers are back. Got a 42in out of Jones inlet before the storms came through. How's it going out east?

[@alexboatingfishing9103]

Hi john, what kind of swivel is that? i never seen that before? is it tied to a rod or some kind of pole? what is actually twisting?

[@scrublordmcshitt2296]

If i tie this camera on with a bucktail will it be able to hold on and not get thrown off?

[@chrisvaliaveedan4779]

im new to surfcasting any advice for a couple lures to start with

[@TheF1S]

What kind of line should I be dealing with for this kind of fishing?

[@Tonytrinceri1]

hi john great video just a couple of questions what type of tackle are u using for the trolling braid mono or wire and since I've never tried this technique how do u get the tube to stay close to the bottom thanks can't wait to how this a shot

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Tony Trinceri This should answer your questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjKkqqtibubn5I

[@flukekiller1882]

Another great vid can u please upload any time u can daily if needed ur channel will grow and do u think this season is if to a good start

[@rtorres3442]

Hey John. Rick from NJ here again. How would you suggest fishing the Gulp version tipped with a real blood worm for bass in a fairly shallow back bay area.? Would it be more effective rigging it fishfinder style and retrieving slowly or just casting out and leaving it? Thanks

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Just leave it out is typical for bottom fishing.

[@gviola90]

Hey john, are you using a kayak in this vide, and if not is it productive to fish this method on a kayak?

[@americanescu]

Where in NYC are you from John? Love the video! What camera is this again?

[@FishYourWay]

You use the water wolf exclusively? or do you use gopros too? your vids look great trying to get great nite shots and underwater views recently im new to this myself and any advice would be great

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

FishJonesBeach Both GoPro and Water Wolf, but the most recent ones are Water Wolf.

[@FishYourWay]

John Skinner Fishing which one do you like better? I just cant see getting a better shot with my gopro seems really great how do you set yours for nite fishing? Ibe been doing 980 at 60fps but the film is spot like should i turn on the spot meter would that help?

[@tyleramodio566]

Hey John, I noticed the fish finder on your kayak I wanna put one on mine. Where do you have the transducer n battery mounted up

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Tyler Amodio That kayak model, ocean trident, has a scupper hole designed for a specific transducer, and a battery bag suspended inside the hull.

[@manuelmelchizedek4309]

Mr. Skinner what seasons will you use eel tube / blood worms .

[@scoutsden7193]

I stopped in Annapolis this past weekend on my way back from the beach. Beautiful spot on a bridge above the Severn river next to the city and naval academy. It was a perfect day and the water was clear enough that I could see a few feet underwater for over a hundred yards out (a privlidged position). I cast far out with a variety of lures and noticed "snakes" following my lure every time about three feet behind.: sometimes one or two, sometimes as many as five. After one turned sideways, I realized they were striped bass! They wouldn't hit the lure. I spent an hour and a half like this; in retrospect, I think the sun being so bright, they felt exposed and wouldn't take the lure. I tried everything, stopping my lure cold as if it was having a heart attack and let it sink to the bottom, twitched it, skipped it, etc. Absolutely nothing would make them hit the lure. I will go back this weekend and try it at night. I know they are there.

[@matthewficco7090]

Hi John love your videos! When do you usually use this setup? under what conditions?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Matthew Ficco The water needs to look wicked clear. This water looked great, but the video was cloudier than I would have liked.

[@danielweise5823]

have it been used in freashwater lakes?

[@longislandfishing8674]

I'm pretty sure most stripers in the sound have moved east because I've been fishing at Bailies in mattituck and things have been really slow

[@chancedizzled]

what is that rig called sir and awesome pov video?

[@blake234100]

Where do u exactly fish and how deep are you

[@i-84grow.49]

john awesome videos,,,for any chance you now a good fishing spot from shore in Connecticut

[@KP_Trucking]

how do i hook it up like that?

[@h_smyth]

What is the model of fishing kayak you have? I am interested in getting one and I'm wondering what you think. Thanks in advance.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Henry Smyth ocean kayak prowler trident 15

[@anamericangosefishing2107]

+John Skinner Fishing i built outriggers for my pelican tidewater 80ss and plan to catch stripers next season in 2016. had fun filleting my first one and it is a good tasting fish except for the dark meat parts.

[@fishingboyzoutlawz]

can you make a video of your setup.

[@relaxandfish]

Wondering if a live eel would cooperate. However, it does appear that the common knowledge of stripers being line shy (or shy in general) is more solidified by this documentation video. Another great upload.

[@tolpacourt]

Relax and Fish Cooperate? You mean rigged for trolling? People rig dead eels for trolling.

[@wokandwoll4lyfe]

tolpacourt not sure what you mean. People use live eels all the time for more than just trolling. . As long as you have a pretty steady current you can use live eels quite successfully in a drift. I usually like to keep them on ice to subdue them for a little so theyre less likley to knot the line up., but as long as the current is moving at a decent pace it will keep them straightened out. Ive caught pretty much all my 40+ lbers using live eels drifting.

[@dandosreis1541]

Thank you for figuring out a halfway decent way to film stripers approaching and striking. This has answered so many questions that I had due to the fact that the west coast estuaries and rivers tend to stay very murky. Any chance you could fish an live pogy or some other type of large baitfish with your camera set up?

[@tolpacourt]

Dan Dosreis East coast estuaries and rivers are often quite murky after a good rain storm.

[@wokandwoll4lyfe]

Dan Dosreis Live bait would probably create to much movement for the camera to properly capture any useful footage.

[@sweetAllieMat]

Awesome video! I’ve tested both gulp Alive Sandworm and live Sandworm. Live always produces much better results. Could it be the striper in your video were turned off after seeing the artificial sand worm?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

More likely turned off by the camera rig. I do very well on 10-40# bass on the gulp worms, and they stand up better to porgies and seabass.

[@sweetAllieMat]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing can you share how you hook the gulp sandworm? The 6 inch gulp are so skinny they don’t even seem to fit the T-Man hooks. Also, I purchased your online course and it would be greater if you offered a class strictly on Long Island Sound fishing and how to find stripers there compared to the Atlantic side

[@chrisvaliaveedan4779]

Anyone got some suggestions for lures to start off with please help

[@bryanpowers38]

SP Minnows, Sluggos, Bucktails

[@herbalife2003able]

Were is this is at long island ny

[@jayjs9379]

John, differences between 15", 20" and 24" tube - which one is better?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Jay JS I use the 15 and 24 - both are good.

[@fishfinder3583]

To cool. I've been spinning worms for many years and catching many different kinds of fish do it.

[@SunnyVangBruh]

Where do I buy the worm at?

[@oldguyfishing]

The noise from the swivel may be a issue? Thanks for the vid

[@tolpacourt]

Ron Smith I doubt that. Plenty of good lures (like the Daiwa SP Minnow) have built-in rattles.

[@tylerpepe8226]

What reel/line would you recommend for tube and worm for striped bass? Mostly trying to figure out line capacity and yardage needed. Maybe lead core line, not sure. Any pointers would be great!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I use 50# braid on a 5500 size reel.

[@tylerpepe8226]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing so you prefer spinning, I've been looking into conventional only might have to change that. I do have a Penn Battle 3 5000 sitting around not doing much or for the conventional side a Penn Squall 30LW. Are you adding lead core line? If not, do you have to add drails or use a weighted tube? If not, what depths can you get away with without lead core or weights? Any idea on line let out to depth ratios for a 2mph troll in regard to weighted/unweighted would be helpful, can't find much online

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Everything is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjKkqqtibubn5I Conventional is fine too.

[@tylerpepe8226]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Perfect, thank you!

[@nonameishere7234]

i was admiring how that swivel did its job i think adding some lube or oil to it will make it twist continuously but i guess the smell would have negative effect on fish

[@tonynoon8693]

Nice Video! Just Curious, will "Striper Pursuit" be available on Apple iBooks?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Tony Noon Sorry, I don't currently have plans for an e-book version.

[@tonynoon8693]

John Skinner Fishing Ah, OK. I guess I have to make space on my bookshelf then! :)

[@maxwellcollier6303]

Can you fish this from the beach

[@MrOkShin]

Hi Mr. Skinner, huge fan! You join the braid and leader with a barrel swivel, but when I seem to join the two I feel like the swivel ruins the guides. Do you think it's an effective way to join the two lines? IF not, what knot do you suggest that I use to tie the two? I've lost so many lures with the leader falling off.. thank you for your help!

[@babaki1]

Ok Shin you can tie braid to mono with a double uni knot, i use it all the time it works great. the other thing is, dont run the swivel through the guides!

[@MrOkShin]

How can I not run the swivel through the guides without having a short leader? I believe he said he uses about 30 ft of leader

[@babaki1]

30 ft? no way. 3-4ft is standard

[@MrOkShin]

OH I see.. so you would cast with the leader and barrel swivel OUTside of the guides? What knot would you suggest to tie the lines onto the barrel?

[@babaki1]

yes. or if you are on boat with tube and worm, no need to cast, just drop the rig down and start trolling

[@justindamirgian1088]

I couldn't find the video with the rigging. I tried this before with no success and I think it because I can't get the rig down far enough. any help on this?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Justin Damirgian kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjKkqqtibubn5I

[@terrybleterry]

thanks Uncle John!

[@fishfinder3583]

Spinning worms is deadly. I've been doing that for many years now. 10lb Rainbow trout on a 7' spinning senko go figure lol

[@kquezada93]

hi john, do you think this would work from the surf?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+kevin quezada No. The tube does not cast well.

[@joeyvithaya9172]

what kinda fish was that between 9:30-9:50 at the bottom of of the lake?

[@andrewmorgan7500]

Joey Vithaya I'm a noob but I think that's a fluke.

[@justindamirgian5977]

Do all species only hit the worm

[@stevenhoitsma5992]

John - in 20-25ft of water as in this video - did you use any weight or is this unweighted?

[@lkb3rd]

It has to be weighted, they swim very shallow if not.

[@jakewillkill97j]

how do you rig these worms are you using extra weight? and what pound test for the leader

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Jacob Thuer Search for T-Man tackle sinker keel. I'm using 50# leader

[@jakewillkill97j]

+John Skinner Fishing thanks for the help hopefully I pick up some fish with this method!

[@justindamirgian1088]

What is the price range if the cameras and donuts have to wait till u r back home to see the footage or are u able to see something while out on the water?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

$140ish. You have to wait till you're home to see footage. GoFish cams let you view with a smartphone, but not when the camera is in the water.

[@justindamirgian1088]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing like u said in the video, u don't know if there are down there and not biting or not there at all. So if u can see that there are there and not biting u can change your setup. If there are not there u know to move and knowing that is almost cheating, almost lol

[@johnechterhoff4791]

Is it possible to watch that from the boat or do you have to wait until you get home and transfer the views into video? I think I'll wait and get a Water Wolf that comes with a T.V. Thanks, John !

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

John Echterhoff I have to wait till I'm home.

[@kawasakiwaverunning]

John Skinner Fishing love this video i watch the whole clip, can you have video how you set up the rod with pastic eel and the camera? how heavy is the camera, and how deep is the water in the video? thanks

[@sfcsfc4518]

+John Skinner Fishing cool!

[@Simplicity165]

Interesting how much "noise" is made by the barrel swivel that the camera picks up.. A plus or minus ya think??

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Simplicity165 I think it's only loud on the video because it's attached to the camera. I'd consider it a plus, like a rattle, if anything.

[@Niko-iq8bc]

How much is the camera

[@hamidwahidwahid5961]

فيديو جميل جدا شكرا لكم

[@miguelneves5312]

what do you use to film these videos

[@davidg1726]

+Miguel Neves he said a water wolf camera you can find it on j and h

[@Breland2010]

What was that on the bottom of the screen at 7:50 ?

[@Breland2010]

Aquatic Variation Your probably right

[@zarinazarina8952]

Eyes?

[@johnkramer4970]

have you thought about casting the water wolf from the surf?

[@mguidice3287]

It would come off that's y he doesn't set the hook ever with the camera on

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

John Kramer I tried, and the camera shut itself off.

[@MultiPowermaster]

Going to try this out in Cali. Quick question tho: The gulp worm; is it just nosed hooked on the tube? Thanks! About the WaterWolf; when trolling do you use any of the weights or weightless?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+MultiPowermaster About an inch of the gulp worm is threaded on.

[@bradleyceja5508]

hi i am new to fishing and i would like to get into striper fishing. i live on long island and i would like to know if you could give me some tips and some good spots to fish for striper.

[@bradleyceja5508]

thanks that's helpful

[@bradleyceja5508]

sorry i did misunderstand you. thanks for the help and i think i will go to the beach tomorrow.

[@jacobboette2686]

How fast do you troll?

[@johnkramer4970]

Jacob Boette he says 2mph in the video

[@madmullet1990]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@bradleyfuller9938]

Is this in California

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

NY

[@californiaatvclub5838]

do you think it work in California

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Fish on I do. For whatever reason, despite how stupid it looks, tube and worm produces a lot of bass, including the big ones, right in the middle of the day.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

+Fish on I do. For whatever reason, despite how stupid it looks, tube and worm produces a lot of bass, including the big ones, right in the middle of the day.

[@californiaatvclub5838]

+John Skinner Fishing thanks i will try it and i let you know what happen it look nice

[@brianfitzpatrick8448]

It looks like they can’t figure out how to eat that spring worm

[@lkb3rd]

That shot that closes the video is great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLWlXh4oduKnNkm51s

[@justindamirgian5977]

I see so many TikTok videos that have similar content but 0 explanation so I always refer ppl to your video on this platform. YOU HELPED ME A LOT BUT IM POOR AND CAN'T THANK YOU WITH $$$ but I do what I can to help get your name out!!!! Keep up the good work

[@tolpacourt]

I dunno why the bass hit the worm end. It's hard to believe any predator wouldn't go for the head, especially when attacking a super slippery prey like eels.

[@wokandwoll4lyfe]

tolpacourt bass always attack from behind, kinda like a sneak attack. They pretty much inhale the bait and swallow it whole, unlike a bluefish who attacks with its teeth. thats why when fishing with eels you can always tell the difference between a blue and bass strike when you reel in. A blue strike and youll only have half an eel left lol

[@tolpacourt]

wokandwoll4lyfe Yeah, no. There's no way they _always_ hit from behind. That cannot be true.

[@wokandwoll4lyfe]

Pretty much nothing always happens, but bass are an ambush predator, and rely on the stealth of attacking from behind to attack their prey.

[@tolpacourt]

wokandwoll4lyfe Pike are ambush predators and they often t-bone big lures. I think all predators will do the expedient, efficient thing and feed using the least amount of effort.

[@TriniTrav]

I think a lightweight diamond jig tipped with the worm would be better.

[@FishYourWay]

TriniTrav Dont mind Trinitrav Skinner, TriniTrav is a sticklerI think he gave me a bunch of thumbs down which is all good in my book lol

[@TriniTrav]

I gave you constructive criticism, no one wants to see videos of sea robins and skates.

[@FishYourWay]

TriniTrav Its all good bro we take the good with the bad, thanks for your input