Summer Flounder (Fluke) Crush - No Bait Needed

[@neild2098]

John, if you need any instruction on catching copious sea robins and short fluke in the western sound, please reach out. I'm somewhat of an expert this year. (sigh)

[@mikesullivan1528]

The crew on the Blu J is the real deal. The Bluejacket II fishing next to them for a good part of the day while John was shooting this video. Every time I looked up they were boating another fish while we struggled to get bit. Great video John. And great comments too. Good luck with the new rod. It certainly is a producer. And congratulations to Captain Rick and the rest of the crew. Please give him my best wishes.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

On behalf of all of us on that trip - thanks for the kind words! I know exactly what boat you were on because we were admiring it the whole time!

[@mikesullivan1528]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you

[@nextdriftfishing]

Nice job gentlemen! Fluke and balloons. Love it!

[@genebarousse112]

I used your rod for the first time today. I am very happy with it. Fluke and Sea bass limits. I especially like the spiral wrap, nice touch. Thank you for a great product. Cheers

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Awesome! People love it. Thanks for your support!

[@athanasiosbasdekis]

Hello John. I’m a 12 year old fisherman who goes to my grandparents house on Long Island to fish. I love it there and I caught my first striped bass last year. It was around 30 inches from the surf. I love your videos they are educational and informational which is awesome. Great video. It would mean a lot if you could heart my comment or say something back. 🤟

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Hey - 30 inches is good from the beach! Keep fishing - it can become a lifelong passion.

[@athanasiosbasdekis]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing yes sir

[@mikelee581]

😂😂😅 trying to justify cursing when you had all reason to. Such a classy guy John! You’re the best.

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Incredible video!! Great day on the water. Congrats on the success with the Skinner Rods!!

[@LongIslandLethals]

Great job guys, it was on fire over the week end and apparently is just getting better.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Hopefully it holds up.

[@antidk1084]

Been waiting for the new video to drop and it was well worth it!!

[@markcarson1844]

Great show John and thank the guys too. Congrats on limit.

[@jmc1999a]

Old guy with the last fish didn't want to go home. Took his sweet time reeling that one in.

[@jiegong9681]

What an amazing trip + tons of fun! Congrats to a full boat limit and yes the new Skinner rod is beyond amazing! and balloon collecting.. good for you guys! people need to pick up their trash!

[@ajfogertyfan8245]

Several dozen wedding balloons were picked up off Weekapaug Beach up here in Rhode Island two weeks ago. With the prevailing southwest winds, they may have come over from Long Island, perhaps from the same source as those John and company fished out. There should be a law against releasing such balloons. Littering at its worst. And those paper bags hot air balloons with little candles burning in them! We had one come down in our yard during a very hot dry spell. Luckily no brush fire started from it.

[@edgewater210]

John: I have purchased two of the Dark Matter - John Skinner Rods. Thank you for weeding through all of the prototypes to settle on this wonderful rod. I have learned so much from videos and your courses. Thanks!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for you support! It was definitely worth me spending a full season of development to get it right.

[@RayA-rt6tp]

Twenty keepers and six less balloons in the water. A perfect day!

[@TeamBuffaloOutdoors]

No bait needed! Love it. No mess!

[@wc2482]

It's good to be THE KING!! love your postings John!!

[@montanatatum9598]

A good day of fishing makes a bunch of grown men turn into little boys.

[@ericvillano5729]

These are all pretty nice sized. When we were down the Raritan Bay, all we got were shorts, and a few small bluefish. Nothing to take home for eating. And I love fluke.

[@theseptopus]

Nice trip, John. Loved the balloon hunting! I also switch into garbage man mode on my way back in from the rocks or beach 👍

[@michaellombardi1371]

Awesome video as always and great fish

[@islandrevo]

Great work guys!! Hope it heats up like that over here. Congrats. Great vid!

[@davidwinthrop1201]

John once again great video. The new rod is awesome it handles 1 to 6 ounce buck tails which is makes it great to fish someone else’s boat and not have to bring too many rods. Just picked up a second one so guests on my boat fish the same setup Keep up the good work

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for your support! I agree, this rod was designed for being able to handle that whole weight range.

[@YAYOSKAYAK]

I love ballon fishing, I’m going to start recording my catches🎣 lol

[@squeeeker_speeks2944]

congrats on getting your own rod

[@AN0NYMOUS1_69]

Can't wait to catch a big one on my new John Skinner rod! Amazingly light and 1-6 ounces? Sign me up! Thanks John.

[@interstategar]

After seeing this, going to my nearby fish monger to fry up some fresh flounder tonight.

[@tmik7864]

Met the guys on the BLUE JAY last week ,great group of guys . Btw nice to see the uptick in the Flukeing .

[@SprocketUSA]

Would you have there number?

[@tmik7864]

@@SprocketUSA no sorry

[@tmik7864]

@@SprocketUSA no but you can try getting ahold of john from the jigging jerks he may be able to help you

[@SprocketUSA]

@@tmik7864 That would be great !!! Where are they out of ?

[@CBass130]

Tackle Shops should set up some balloon fishing tournaments. Offer a small prize for most retrieved balloons.

[@Delmarvafishing]

See you guys all have the rain gear out there, seems like the wind wasn't bad. You guys killed it out there

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It was cold and damp to start. Seems like it usually is.

[@Delmarvafishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing are you guys using 6 inch gulp? I always have a hard time getting any fluke to eat more than 4 inch baits

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes. All 6.

[@adamcosta4610]

I bet the guy with the arm tattoo is fun to fish with. Undoing a rig while netting two fish well and with a calm demeanor isn't easy for most people.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Good guy for sure.

[@spartak1a]

John, always wanted to ask you. Does you jig hit the bottom when you fishing from the boat? Thank you.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

To start, then we're trying to jig within a few feet of bottom, but not bouncing bottom.

[@jk-qf3lt]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Really? all this time I have been bouncing off the bottom, btw I bought the rod and reel combo, going to use it this weekend in the western sound.

[@mikemerc74]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing hi John, I do a lot of fishing from the surf. I have a question, on the bucktails does it matter the position of the “eye” when fishing for the surf? Do you prefer on top of the jig or towards the front when fishing from the surf?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

@@mikemerc74 It's not a big deal. You can ignore it.

[@stevenmagliacane7407]

Thanks John

[@oliversmith9148]

Nice video skinner

[@michaelfoley1966]

Just ordered this rod, going to look good sitting next to my 2 skinner gsb’s which I love

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I appreciate your support. Enjoy the new rod!

[@punishthewicked5845]

Capt.we’re in a virgin area John I want to go to slutty area .your pals gotta laugh when you’re funny that trip was a good ratio of keeps to shorts,fluke and tuna are the only fish I eat.and flounder was my favorite but we know they’re not around any more.you have taught me to slow my retrieve to just keeping the fish on hook moving towards the net just fast enough so it can’t shake off .I guess the excitement of hooking one and wanting to see it makes angler crank too hard ,slow and steady is the way to score.

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

Way to go guys!

[@daveyjones8556]

Crushed it as usual!

[@hunterheath1734]

God bless y'all Skinner

[@stevenmagliacane7407]

Where can I get one of those fluke rods?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

J&H Tackle - bit.ly/2QeiT6G

[@Lauranyyfan]

How much did the big ones way? Nice catch!!

[@overhead18]

I hate those darn balloons, I pick them up in the mountains all the time.

[@Brizzleeeification]

I went to school with Joe! Macari vineyards!!! Nice fluke bite

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Real good guy. He was like the mate for a few bursts there!

[@markbass354]

NICE SADDLE BLANKETS

[@franksanbower8258]

Nice fish !

[@everydaylee4591]

Great video

[@Marwinkmathew7]

Hi John, another great video. Btw do you send out your rods for testing?

[@RayA-rt6tp]

I just ordered the new rod too John.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

You'll love it. Thanks for your support!

[@andrewgaroh9538]

Hey john ordered your rod and jigs, going out tomorrow off of LBI. Hopefully going to get some keepers.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Good luck and thanks for your support!

[@instandfilms9843]

Maybe you could just let a few slip by and make it into Block Island Sound? 11 hours on the water today and managed two keepers.

[@timrudy4359]

John, any intention of creating a spinning version of the rod, for us south Jersey guys?

[@ToolFan1]

Great video John, I wanted to ask you, how do you cast without the wind blowing your line? I’m very new to fishing and not many videos cover this problem, Thanks.

[@7citiesfishing]

Oh yeah! Now that's a haul Also first?

[@anotherjimmylee]

How does john skinner dark matter rod compare to the older dark matter rod rated 15-30 lb 2-5 oz?

[@borneosama-itah713]

Good job🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffg8674]

John with the rod and reel combo I do not see how to pick the color of the reel ,also do you suggest the Power Handle and just to know does the rod have your name on it.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

On the left hand side of the page I link to for the reel there is the ability to choose a color. Definitely get the power handle. Yes, my name is on the rod.

[@civic30045]

Have you tried using fluke spoons and any opinion when one works better then the other ?

[@ERICKOLET]

One balloon was a short😃

[@flatbedtruckingthenortheas1578]

hi john . i bought your new rod and was wondering if you think it would do well bottom fishing for haddock up here in NH .would be using a 16-20 oz bank sinker to hold bottom in 200 ft of water . average haddock are probably 2-4 pounds but i also get the occasional bigger cod bycatch . i currently am using a st croix 6’6” mojo jig rod rated 50-100 braid and 125-200g jig wt. like it but i love the spiral wrap and your grip setup . thanks and keep making awesome videos!!!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Not what it was designed for, but I bet it will be fine. The bend is in the middle and it will support the weight. Cod and haddock will certainly be no problem.

[@flatbedtruckingthenortheas1578]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks john and i really appreciate everything i have learned from your videos and books . love how descriptive you are with gear and techniques. and thank you for the quick reply!!

[@andrewdudas5260]

Just bought your new rod, testing it this weekend

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

You'll love it. Thanks for your support!

[@andrewdudas5260]

I’m sure I will. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@supremekarate1]

I want to fluke fish from the surf. Is Fluorocarbon leader material a must? Fluorocarbon is expensive. Can 15lb. test mono fishing line be used as the leader instead?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

You do not need fluoro. I'd suggest 25# trilene big game mono.

[@Street215Philly]

Nice

[@SprocketUSA]

John whats the charters number?

[@anthonygregorio2208]

I checked out that new rod John and I love the feeling of the bend throughout. Def transfers that stress more evenly. Only thing is the handle. I’ve tried those split handles on freshwater rods but they just don’t feel comfortable to me. I really prefer the full cork or EVO handles that run the length of the grip under the reel like your old tsunami classics. Any chance we could release a dark matter with the full handle sometime?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

We won't change the butt. There's not much exposed blank there. The grip at the base of the butt is flat on the sides and long enough to brace against the forearm bottom. If you can handle one, I think you won't have a problem with this split grip.

[@jakedillon8735]

Hey John, I was wondering if you took (or plan to take) a few inches off the tip of your new dark matter rod or do you leave it stock. Thanks great video!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Absolutely no. It was designed to be perfect off the shelf with no modifications.

[@tonynicoletti8161]

That boat is quite the Specimen. You guys fishing Montauk?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Yes on both accounts.

[@nelsonhahn1205]

Hey John, I just ordered your dark matter rod from J&H , looks fantastic, I wanted to get one for my son , he insists on a spinning rod , do you have available? Or bait caster only ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks for your support! Baitcaster only. It makes one handed fishing/jigging possible using the Accurist which has a thumb bar and flipping switch.

[@leeheckrote9923]

What oz jig heads and how deep of water. I was fishing delaware Bay. In 75 feet. I tried 4oz but seem to have to leave alot of line out to touch bottom.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

What pound braid? We use 15# braid which cuts through the water easily and allows for lighter weights.

[@leeheckrote9923]

I have 17lb. Fishing the old grounds. Out of delaware. I am think it was too rough. Wasn't the best day. I think in inland bays . This is the frist season learning how to fish Ocean structure. Any advice is appreciated

[@nathanbutler8240]

You might have said it in the video, but what are the gulp you are using

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

6'' Grubs

[@weimaraner483]

Very interested in buying a Dsrk Matter rod . Where I fish has a healthy current . Can the rod handle 8 oz. ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It could bounce 8 ounces. We use 15# braid and never need to go past 6.

[@mikeyfred1]

What was the depth at where you were catching?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

70-85'

[@thomascallari8878]

What lb test are you using and the weight of the jigs? TIA

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

15, 3-ounce

[@thomascallari8878]

Thanks John going to montauk tomorrow wish me luck 🙏 😅

[@thomascallari8878]

Struck out a couple of seabass so I won't go hungry 😋 noway was I keeping a 3 down had to go with a chicken rig and 10oz sinker

[@savvy1856]

John, can you make this rod in a 6'6" version for us guys that hate the longer rods?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's 6'8''.

[@savvy1856]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I know. I'm wondering if there will be a 6'6" option down the road?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

There will not. I played with several prototypes of different lengths before arriving at 6' 8'' as being optimum for this fishing.

[@savvy1856]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing "Optimum" might be a relative term determined by the stature of the individual fisherman. But I understand. Taller guys tend to have a preference for the longer rods. My sweet spot is 6'4" - 6'6" rods. I have the newer and older version of the Daiwa Proteus rods that are very nice and seem to be "targeted" towards a different segment of the fishing population. I appreciate you getting back to me.

[@michaelgruber1286]

So the eyelets on the rod start on one side and end on the other? Is that the latest and greatest? Or they been around awhile?

[@tonynicoletti8161]

Its called spiral or acid wrap. Its been around for awhile but gained traction alot the last few years. It helps reduce the torque side to side on the rod. Much more noticeable on heavier gear

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Perfect answer Tony N.

[@michaelgruber1286]

@@tonynicoletti8161 thanks Tony!

[@antidk1084]

What makes this dark matter rod different from the nexus?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

First is that you don't need to take a hacksaw to it and replace the tip. The Nexus rods I used the last couple of years were 7-footers cut down to 6'8''. The slightly shorter rod is easier to jig and allows action to be put on heavier bucktails. Uncut, the tip was too soft IMO for the heavier jigs. If you then compare the cut 6'8'' Nexus to this 6'8'' Dark Matter rod, you'll find that the Dark Matter rod bends in the middle, vs the Nexus that bends mostly near the top of the rod. That Dark Matter parabolic bend allows for bouncing heavier jigs, while still being nice for fishing jigs down to 1.5 ounces. When you have a fish on the Dark Matter, the rod is like a shock absorber because with the bend in the middle you're using the whole rod. Nexus rods are good too, but this was designed to address the things I just mentioned.

[@scrounger69]

Man that is one hell of a fishing boat, what make is it?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Metal Shark

[@scrounger69]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks for the reply...been subscribed for years, I greatly appreciate the time and effort of you devote to your videos. Keep up the good work, Please!!!

[@joebussurfcastfishing]

hey john another great video man. can you point me into getting a fluke setup? looking to get into fluking but need something to use from the beach. rod and reel

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Here's an economical solution that's not out of stock: bit.ly/2KJWFRO bit.ly/2ICzn37 Spool with 15# braid.

[@joebussurfcastfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing which setup that is more pricey but definitely a great match for off the beach fluking

[@joebussurfcastfishing]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing isn’t that rid for conventional reels?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Good catch. The picture is wrong. The model number and description is definitely spinning.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

This is fine for beach fluking. Ideally a 7' Medium Carbon Shield would be nice, but out of stock now for months.

[@mikelee581]

No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to jig for my life… and I can’t seem to bounce it like that! I’m using a 15lbs line with 1 1/2- 3/4 oz… am I doing something wrong?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

What rod and what reel?

[@GeneralAnnoyance]

Any news on fluke in the Sound?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's generally poor in the eastern Sound.

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

The eyes on that rod aren't straight. Might wanna do something about that. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's spiral wrapped AKA acid wrapped. It reduces torque.

[@PeterOkeefe54]

dont worry you will get those dogfish next time....you were after dogfish? right?

[@FishLoaves]

We're you on a charter by chance?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Out with friends.

[@sike1dj]

Whoooooooaaaaaaa I... Wish fishing was like this in Cape May. "Beach Replenishment" has destroyed fishing here 😒 Just terrible around here now.

[@shanemc8253]

u just dont know where the fish are then...

[@sike1dj]

@@shanemc8253 Show me some of your cape may area fish then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johntuttle9544]

Jeebus, John, those are like 3-5lb fish...relax. This ain't serious biz lol.

[@squirrelgunsmith1131]

Why two jigs? For weight? I have always found that a single jig is all that is needed (yes, real deer hair "bucktail")...that or live bait. Cut bait just messes up the boat. Those aren't even particularly big fish. When they are biting like that you can catch them on gold hooks and pork rinds.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Unfortunately they rarely bite like that. Two offerings gives higher visibility and offers fish a choice. Also, if one Gulp gets cut off by a fish, fluke or otherwise, there's still a good one in the water.

[@mustafabereket6108]

Hallo my friend At türkey

[@runstupidrun5192]

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Not for nothin, but bucktails and teasers are bait. Unless you are convincing a fish with eyes on the top of its head to hold the end of your line until you net them, you're using bait.

[@DoubleJabSlipRightHand]

You get what he means you lonely weirdo

[@gregoryguitars6291]

@@DoubleJabSlipRightHand weirdo, yes. Lonely, not a bit. I also know that he knows I'm a joker. Cheers

[@tmgbp]

John I’d really like to ask you a few questions about your dark matter rods. I messaged you on Instagram

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Please send your question to info at striper pursuit dot com, or ask here. I don't do much with Instagram. I actually just realized that there are messages! I've got a whole bunch from people who probably think I'm ignoring them.

[@tmgbp]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing so I really like your videos and want to get a new fluke rod and reel. I’ll be using it for ocean fluking and a trip up to Mass to fish Nantucket shoals on the Angler. Last year on this trip at one point I was using 24oz lead so that’s one thing I need to consider. What do you recommend?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I really can't advise you intelligently on fishing 1.5 pounds of lead. One of the guys we fish with (Sweeney) went there last year and fished our standard fluke gear like is used in this video and cleaned up with fish to 11 pounds. He described it as "easier than Montauk". I understand that is not always the case. If I was going there I'd bring the outfit used in this video, and one generic heavier rod that could comfortably fish 1 to 2 pounds of weight. I guess I'd rig that heavier one with 30# line, but I have to wonder if the use of thicker line is what's causing the need for so much lead in the first place. I've not fished there, so I can't really say.

[@petermarshall7755]

collect more garbage please 😇

[@johntomlinson9769]

Hey John I'm very concerned about the striped bass population, every night I go out and fish and poachers slaughter as many as they can. I don't think amendment 7 will be enough to help stripers in the near future. Have you noticed any decline in fishing over time? The only solution I can see is have coastal states increase their funding into environmental police and put a memorandum on stripers for at least 5 years. Do you have any connections you can speak to to try to get the Atlantic fisheries commission to step it up and do what is necessary?

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

Filet and release!!

[@kb4ua]

Great Video