Surf Fishing A Rocky Beach Late Season - Plenty of Fish!

[@Peter-zg3em]

5:07 mark you can see several fish right in front of the lip. great trip, your wednesday is probably the trip of a lifetime for a lot of anglers.

[@bryancordeiro1080]

John, when I encounter situations like this where fish are kind of milling around in shallow, calm, clear water, one of the funnest ways to get fish is by burning a weightless soft plastic across the surface so it’s almost skittering along. Sometimes it’s incredibly effective and results in some awesome visuals. I was doing this with 20 pound class earlier this year using a 12” Sluggo. Would love to see you try it and get some great GoPro footage with it!

[@anthonybarbosa7850]

I pulled a few fish out of a hole that the bass trapped bunker in at dead low tide last week. So much bait that top water was not working so I decided to fish bottom. Took out your bucktail from s&s and was able to hook up! Love the videos! (Seaside Park NJ)

[@ATREZ0123]

To have the Fly Rod, on a bite like that, is the reoccurring dream that I wake in sweats from all Fall! Some Day. Some Day..... Bluefish are Great Fun on the the Fly! The best fight that I have experienced so far. Awesome video. Thanks John

[@johnminoughan9386]

Perfection! Just beautiful

[@brandonpoulter9570]

Unreal. Tremendous fish catching/ watching video.

[@michaelsimko7694]

I get such a kick out of how bigger blues quickly snap their mouth when a human hand gets close to them. They really mean business seeing they're such a voracious predator that will eat and attack almost anything their size or smaller.

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

This just happened to me about two weeks ago where they were literally at my feet. I was able to get a couple, it was fun watching them hit my lure a few feet away from me, but just like that 15 minutes later, they were gone like they were never there.

[@jamesjannell8706]

Can't believe your pulling these beauties in late November. Awesome.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

About a week ago.

[@ttvmave4701]

so many bass its insane

[@jammon896]

Serious envy of the fishing down there. Up in Maine here.

[@1cbridgers]

Good catch and release man! Cool video too

[@josephmasone1478]

Hey John, can you specify what you meant in the video by choosing this beach based on wind and tide. What is your general rule of thumb about this? How does it differ North shore vs south shore?. Wind and tide in same direction, etc. Thank you for always teaching.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's very spot-specific and just takes experience with an area. Some beaches produce better on ebb, others flood. The best wind direction depends on the orientation of the shoreline, which in this area is extremely variable due to points and coves.

[@josephmasone1478]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks John. I guess generalities don’t exist in fishing as much as I would like. I’ve had a frustrating season and the 23yrs of logbooks and finding patterns seemed to hold true less and less each year. I fish mostly south shore beaches where ‘soft’ structure is ever changing seemingly with each storm. North shore beaches typically offer up large Boulder that cause these natural rips where I guessing you want the sweep of the current in the same direction as the wind. Seems like a more predictable scenario for someone who is short on time and trying to eliminate as many variables as possible. . The older I get the more time is at a premium so my plan for next season is to try to find a more consistent patterns on the hard structure of the north shore. Is there a wind that tends to make the water chocolate milk or weedy on the north shore that you generally wouldn’t fish?

[@usobninja14]

Nice easy fishing on nice day, can’t beat it, I was down on the south shore last week and fished an hour and a half of falling tide without a tap, right around slack tide the bass pushed a school of very large adult bunker up into this shallow pocket I was fishing, had some really good fishing for about an hour till the water rose enough for the bunker to escape, we’ll see how long it continues as the last few days were not as promising lol, enjoy ur thanksgiving skinner

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Never saw an adult bunker on the North Fork Sound beaches this season. Enjoy what they bring you!

[@jtinsley00]

Awesome content John, thank you. You guys are hoggin all the stripers in NY, send them on down to Virginia for me! Pulling out what would be PB for me on every cast.

[@brianhughes4309]

🥲 south shore 7 hours today without a nibble hitting all usual spots, should’ve went to the north shore lol! Nice day of fishing Mr.Skinner.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

This was about a week ago. I'd stay on the South Shore (or go to Florida).

[@ukeacreator93]

It’s only Rocky beaches all around me , so a 1 ounce jig would work the best to not get stuck? I tried basically every thing else and keep loosing in seaweed or rocks

[@skiphein9177]

John, My understanding about the north shore beaches is that non-residents cannot use the parking areas - even in off season periods. Do you know it that holds true. If yes, do you know about public parking along the north shore other than Orient Point?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It all changed with Covid. Now they enforce all year and no longer sell a non-resident permit.

[@yeahlos]

John, where else can we buy the bucktails? J & H has been sold out and I haven’t seen them elsewhere.

[@duffmeister6480]

S&S Bucktails is now under the name S&S Jigs, they are starting to show up at tackle shops, however I haven’t seen any of his signature jigs out yet ? J&H might have an exclusive on that ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

The bucktails I use will be available in the spring.

[@KP11520]

Love the way you don't turn into a selfie poser and let them be on their way ASAP! North side of the North Fork pretty far out? Haven't seen the birds working that hard in a very long time. Two great videos to close out this season here on LI! NICE!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Thanks and correct on general location.

[@christopherj9494]

Damn, looks like fun they just came right up to your feet and smacked it

[@ATREZ0123]

For the slippery rocks, do you prefer felt over steel? Or even felt steel combo?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

It's tricky. If the growth is thick, I want studded felt, else plain felt.

[@vipergeddy]

Catching all of them your going to get Bill dance thumb 👍

[@klifwommack8804]

Hi John, the link on your website for fishing the bucktail is broken.

[@sidobx6600]

More striper at your feet than I've caught all year! But we can't keep anything anymore so... just send pics.

[@charlesshea6014]

Get the fly rod out some time 🔥🔥🤙 Love the vids

[@kevinw-fishwhisperer]

unbelievable!!!

[@gennerobootz6490]

Hey John I want to get your 10 one piece dark matter surf rod I’ve seen it in person it feels really nice similar to the gsb it’s obviously a good rod you use it all the time but is there any more info you can tell me about the rod

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I actually use the 9'2'' way more than the 10'. The 10' is basically a longer version of the 9'2''.

[@richardrubin120]

What was the bait that day?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Bay anchovies.

[@richardrubin120]

In my opinion the blitz bait of this season where I was fishing was the bay anchovies. I saw no significant shore blitz of either peanuts or adult bunker w

[@pastapaul150]

Awesome. In your experience, ever any big fish mixed in? And would you consider this season a off year for Albies?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

September was very good for albies compared to a normal September. It didn't come together well in October. The most albies I saw on the surface of the Sound was November 9. Most people had packed it in by then. Water temp that day was 55 degrees. Big fish mixing into those blitzes are rare if the bait is bay anchovies, as it was for me every time this fall. Bunker brings some big ones, and big blues.

[@billmiller1263]

Where's the fly rod John?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Next time.

[@MICHAELPOWER-o6o]

John, Would those boot foot felt waders work well in all sand beaches?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

yes

[@livenhfree]

Hi, John. Do you always use boot foot waders from shore/sand? Most time I hear they're not comfortable. I'm assuming the ones you use are just fine, just interested in your thoughts. Thanks. (BTW, on your recommendation, I'll be getting a pair of Korkers for jetty/rocks.)

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

If I'm wearing waders on sand, then definitely bootfoot. Stockingfoots wear out quickly when sand gets between the stockingfoot and the wading shoe.

[@livenhfree]

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Appreciate the reply.

[@dediandtoys9319]

Mantap bro 🎣

[@Jersey-fishing-eagle]

John is a van staal vr 150 okay to use on a 11 ‘ carbon surf 1-5 ?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Too small in my opinion.

[@kevinr5222]

i use a vr 200 on same carbon surf

[@Jersey-fishing-eagle]

@@kevinr5222 how you like the 200 because the weight on 150 is perfect for that rod

[@kevinr5222]

@@Jersey-fishing-eagle no complaints only have been using it for one season. have a vr 175 on carbon 10.6 and have been happy with that. both reels have bailess kit

[@demitri2]

Hey, do you think the color of a buck-tail matters right now for stripers here right now, and if so, is white the way to go? I have been using 6 inch curly grubs so that should be fine with the buck-tail right. Also just wondering, should I constantly have it moving around mid water level or even top? Thanks!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'd go with white.

[@fredfrederick5607]

White is always the way to go with bucktails

[@joehawk9839]

The amount of fish in this video I am certain chartreuse would of worked just fine. However I have to agree with him overall White seems to catch better.As a charter captain for many years in Maryland bucktails haven been predominantly replaced by parachute lures tied with nylon and Hula skirts tied with rubber skirt. The skirt material is the same thing used on largemouth bass spinnerbaits and jigs. Of course these are trailed with 6 and 9 inch shads predominantly. These lures are trolled. My experience is that all colors work , but overall White does seem to catch better. Of course I am just discussing color when referring to these style of lures and trolling techniques.

[@ronwalczuk9090]

John not to spot burn. Is that the sound or south shore

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

sound

[@23jcubelo]

Hi John. What day was this. Trying to get an idea if there are still fish left that will migrate here to us in NJ!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

About a week ago.

[@rstanton3]

Fly rod fish

[@timrudy4359]

I swear you fish in a private aquarium.

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

probably a good tog location with all those rocks?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Have not tried there.

[@mustafabereket6108]

Do you have coffee big bro

[@KarimElayoubyFishing]

Dude bust out the fly rod!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

next time.

[@kihel1982]

Can you please share the location ,I live in Long Island ny looks like north sounds

[@johnapperson7495]

good luck, any real fisherman never share

[@johnfinn3787]

Really?!?! Unbelievable!! How about just getting out and trying to find fish yourself. Like everyone did before the internet.

[@nickgsd]

If I had to guess I’d say that’s Rocky Point Long Island.

[@nickgsd]

Oops.

[@duffmeister6480]

In all rights those fish should be scared to death of you, instead they swim right up to you ! Am I wasting my time fishing late afternoon till dusk ? Thanks.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

When fish are on bay anchovies, like these, I've noticed some of the best fishing is in the afternoon. This time of year it can happen anytime.

[@glennquagmire1747]

I see you never mention where your fishing at in most of your videos, throw us a bone once in awhile.

[@johnfinn3787]

Why would anyone give their fishing spots? So it could be mobbed the next day and access ruined? Come on guys, stop asking for locations! Go out and try to find fish yourselves, it’s actually quite rewarding