I really appreciate all of the retirement well-wishers! I'm also encouraged that it sounds like I'll have an instant audience when I start posting the Florida vids. Can't wait!
Congratulations on retirement and best wishes on the move. I caught my first fluke and striped bass this year mainly because of the information from your videos. Thank you and happy holidays
Congratulations on all your achievements, Mr Skinner! Especially your retirement and your daughter's attaining a PhD are awesome news! The Stanley Cup chapter from your book is my all-time favorite of all the readings I've done on fishing. While those biggest achievements seem unrelated to fishing, I know they are interconnected to your life as a sharpie. You will always be my inspiration.
Recently retired myself and have been fishing my butt off and catching more fish than ever before because of your videos and lessons. Thank you. Enjoy the retirement. All of the fish up here couldn’t wait to hear you retired. Lol. No beaches in pine island, lots of mangroves, no surf casting but no freezing temps either. Tight lines.
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I love all of your videos...and the conservation of words you typically use. I've often had questions about something you're doing in a video, but you always seem to answer them before it's over. I am super excited to see some videos where you can be in short sleeves....and hope you can have some reunion of the John's down in your winter warm spot. Enjoy your retirement John....I imagine we will! You have a gift for this stuff....
Wow what big news John! This will mark a whole new chapter in the Skinner legend. You'll be tearing up those FL grand slams in no time I bet! Congratulations! p.s. You're going to love that kayak in FL!
Congratulation on a wonderful year of fishing, your daughters accomplishments and your retirement Thank you for sharing 2019 with us. And for 2020 we get to learn another fishery with you. That’s exciting.
Congratulations John! Looking forward to sharing in your new adventures and learning curves in florida. Thank you for making all the videos, sharing your knowledge, gear, and experiences. What a fantastic accomplishment for Katie!
Congrats on your retirement, and your decision to become a snowbird! Looking forward to your fishing videos from down in Florida. I am sure there will be a little bit of a learning curve but you will do just fine in no time. Happy Holidays
My whole fishing game has changed ever since I started following you 4 years ago. I am slowly getting everything I need to fish the way you do. I mainly stick with Tsunami, Lamiglas and Penn for my surf fishing. My spots are no where as good as yours is over here in brooklyn, but as I follow back on your courses I purchased I make adjustments and get better each time out.
Well, John, the fall just made you human... I would have sworn you were a Mythical fishing god. I’m new to fishing, began in June, and thanks to your videos, I have caught Fluke, Bluefish and Stripers this year. I too am retiring in little over a year to Florida, and now I will have your Florida videos to help me learn before I get down there, excellent! Best of luck on this new adventure.
Congrats on retirement Mr. Skinner! As already said by others, your videos inspire us to be better fishermen. Good luck down in Florida, we will all look forward to your new adventures. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Awesome video, John. So glad I found your channel in 2019 and 2020 couldn’t come any faster to get back on the water and put to action everything I’ve learned from this channel. Happy holidays.
CONGRATS ON RETIREMENT!! Really looking forward to seeing how you tackle the new fishery as it will directly relates to ours here in the Caribbean! All the best to you!
As always, great video John. I think my 2 favorite parts were the noises you made with the shark, and the very end when you fell. Can't wait to see you in Florida
John amazing not one curse word when you fell, I did same in surf a few times. Good luck on the move. Will be moving to Fla. in the future, can't take cold and damp weather any more, arthritis no fun. Looking forward to your videos, always enjoy them. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
John congratulations on your retirement, I pulled the plug just over 10yrs ago and never looked back. I will miss your eastern LI videos since I am a displaced LI guy, but look forward to your adventures in Florida and wish you well on your move there.
Thanks. Not moving there fulltime, just the winters. Back up here in the beginning of May until the fishing craps out in November, then back down. No more offseasons!
Your going to love it... all the fish your looking forward to won't disappoint....you'll have a lot to figure out...but that's the fun part.. I started out over there...its beautiful... miss that place... if you miss your flounder/fluke holler... real good fishery on the other coast of Florida... I've caught them to 14 pounds...not as good as what your used to but still a lot of fun..congrats on your retirement and I look forward to seeing how you do
Hey nice recap. Still can't believe you only just discovered the spook. Very nice sea bass for Katy. Impresssive note on her earning her doctorate. Cool stuff. Happy Holidays, looking forward to next year as I just retired!
Mr John that was the best advice/surprise of 2019 thank you very much for all your videos you always have been a good teacher by bringing the best info from what you know. I really appreciate it. Good luck for your journey in Florida and a happy retirement thank you
Thank you for all the great videos. Enjoy your retirement. You helped me dial in flounder off the Island I live on. Unfortunately small compared with NE, but lots of fun. Thanks
Wow great video!! 1st congratulations on your retirement 2nd congratulations on your daughter’s great achievement, must be the proudest parents And finally I can’t wait until you post videos of you fighting 100pd. Tarpon!! Good luck, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!
Congratulations on the retirement I live 15 minutes from Pine Island! you’re more than welcome to fish with me anytime during the winter! Tarpon snook! Happy holidays!!
Happy holidays and a happy new year! Good luck with your upcoming retirement and new fishing ventures ... Of course, you'll be any expert in that fishing in no time.
John, I wish you the best in your transition to retirement (and to warmer water)! Looking forward to the new material on the channel. I also can wait to try my Trophy Surf II rod that I bought based on your recommendation! =) Holiday cheers, and have a great new year!
Those cheap plastic lip grippers are great for reviving big fish. Attached to the yak with a lanyard of some sort and you can pull the fish along hands free 👍 Nice fish !! Congrats
John as usual thanks for another great year with super helpful content. You will absolutely love fishing in Florida. Get some 3/8 or 1/2 red wahoo bucktail jig if you want to catch small jacks, spanish, blue runners... fast retrieve and they just smack it every time. On light tackle it’s a ton of fun. Or just catch em for bait and send back live on a knocker rig. So much action year round especially the warmer months. I know captain obvious :)
Congratulations on retirement. What was the set up in the beginning, that you caught the weak and fluke on? Looks like a nice light set up for shallow water bucktailing.
Great video John. I bought your books and nailed my biggest flounder of the year down here in Texas at 24 inches. Congratulations on your retirement and go buy you a few bomber popping corks for Pine island lol!!!
Nice video. I was wondering about your kayak after watching your initial purchase video from TBO. The new Outback is a great boat. I ended up getting a Revo 16 from TBO, but I would be happy with either model. Congratulations on retirement. Maybe you can team up with Elias for a winter video from Florida?
Thanks for all the striper videos, I think you'll be able to use some techniques and baits from up north for new species. Good luck, see you in the spring.
Welcome to the wonderful world of retirement. When you get to Fl look up a guys named Capt. Johnny Nottingham. I went out with him earlier this year. He is very knowledgeable and is willing to share his knowledge. Tight lines John.
Thanks John, i wish you lots of luck in your next chapter of life. And maybe I’ll see you fishing pine island sound in my next trip to Sanibel in April :)
I have been watching your videos for some time now. Did not realize Katie was your daughter. My wife and I went to riverhead and both ran cross country and track with her back in high school. Tell her Natalie and Nick said hi! Sounds like she is doing very well for herself.
still trying to catch my first weakfish hopefully next spring, any shot in the back bays on the south shore? what type of areas do they tend to be caught
Hi John I really love your videos. I'm from the mediterranean so albacore and blue fish fishing videos really helped me. May I ask something about general rod knowledge. My fishing rod says 11kg(25lb) max drag on it and line weight 1-2.5pe what drag should I set my reel on? Can I really beef it up to about 25lb? Doubt I will put it that much but I'm just asking if I should trust that haha. More info on the rod: fuji alconite guides 9foot 6 inches toray carbon fiber blank and a lure weight from 10-45g
Hi John, I have really enjoyed you videos and expertise over the years. I wonder if you could give me an impression of your long term usage of the SaltX reels. And if you could two cent their rods as well. I am in the market for a new reel.
My SaltX reels have been flawless, except for losing the drag clicker spring on a 4000 with a shark running. It just silences the drag. I have two each of both sizes, and have owned the first two since before they were on the market. J and H has these reels on sale at $299, which I think is a steal: bit.ly/3E2K22C I have their SaltX rods. They're very good. Their Trophy 2 rods are excellent and underpriced in my opinion.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you John. I used a link on another video of yours and it directed me to an Amazon link. I ordered the reel there. I hope you get credit. If not please forward this string to Tsunami for any credit. I will research the trophy series, but liked the SaltX rods you were slinging. I’m a St Croix man, but the surf rods I have with them are rebar’s. Fun to cast heavy shit a mile, but that’s about it. I’m sorry after a full day. This to replace a rod the Gulf of Mexico took from the shore! A sad day indeed.
wow how lucky for me. I recently bought a place in Punta Gorda and fish Pine Island Sound. I will be looking for you. Can't wait for your insights into those species.
What's the blue baitcaster at the beginning of the vid? I've tried a lot of braid lines over the years,preferred Fireline since it hit the market but have switched in the last 3-4 yrs to Hercules 8 strand.J braid and Power Pro have given me many of those unexplained snap-offs and will never buy it again,haven't had 1 problem with the Hercules.It is also slightly smaller dia than Fireline at a fraction of the price.
Congrats John, I am headed to Bradenton in a week but my buddy has a place on Pine Island that he will be selling, (Health Issues) On the water with a boat lift right out his back door, if you are looking to buy a place. Myself I'm renting, i really enjoy you channel, have fun and tight lines my friend!!! His boat will also be for sale.
Hey John congrats on your retirement & the new season of your life now moving forward! If I may ask I noticed that in many of your reviews on gear there isn't much on Shimano as far as it comes to spinning reels. Any particular reason why? I'm in the market for a sub $300 spinner and was considering one of Shimano's offerings in that range. Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
I noticed you used both the J&H accurist power handle and the jigging world one with the counterweight. Do you see any performance difference? Preference? I know the jigging world is about twice as much. Thx
Keen eye! The VS is probably 20 years old and has seen a lot of use. I need a new washer near the drag cap for the Torque, and just haven't gotten around to replacing it. The SaltX is only months old and is very smooth, so it's in the box. I think I'll add a bailess SSVI6500 too in case I need some heavier stuff.
Good morning John Skinner. You'll be missed, and Congratulations are in order. Have fun. Oh yeah, don't worry, we've all fallen backwards, forwards and every other direction in the water, who's going to tell. Happy Holidays.
The only regulations that will save the striped bass , flounder , bluefish will be commercial regulations just like they did 20+ years ago in Florida. Im 5 minutes from Pine Island if your in PI i would love to fish with you someday. I have always enjoyed your videos.
Congratulations on your retirement. You earned it! I wish you and your family much health and happiness together for many years to come. Don't forget to pack the sunscreen!!!
I really appreciate all of the retirement well-wishers! I'm also encouraged that it sounds like I'll have an instant audience when I start posting the Florida vids. Can't wait!
Of course Mr. Skinner, the audience will be here waiting! All the best in the new endeavors, happy holidays and retirement! 🎣
Your videos inspire me and entertain me and have made me a better fisherman. You deserve the well wishes!
Congrats. Can’t imagine you not prowling the eastern north shore of LI
I'm on Pine Island, St. James now. lol. Been sooo windy down here. Don't rush down fishing has been terrible. Merry Christmas.
John Skinner Fishing I was in in fair harbor and caught 4 13 to 15 inches on cut bait
Congratulations on retirement and best wishes on the move. I caught my first fluke and striped bass this year mainly because of the information from your videos. Thank you and happy holidays
Congratulations on all your achievements, Mr Skinner! Especially your retirement and your daughter's attaining a PhD are awesome news! The Stanley Cup chapter from your book is my all-time favorite of all the readings I've done on fishing. While those biggest achievements seem unrelated to fishing, I know they are interconnected to your life as a sharpie. You will always be my inspiration.
Recently retired myself and have been fishing my butt off and catching more fish than ever before because of your videos and lessons. Thank you. Enjoy the retirement. All of the fish up here couldn’t wait to hear you retired. Lol. No beaches in pine island, lots of mangroves, no surf casting but no freezing temps either. Tight lines.
I love all of your videos...and the conservation of words you typically use. I've often had questions about something you're doing in a video, but you always seem to answer them before it's over.
I am super excited to see some videos where you can be in short sleeves....and hope you can have some reunion of the John's down in your winter warm spot.
Enjoy your retirement John....I imagine we will! You have a gift for this stuff....
Wow what big news John! This will mark a whole new chapter in the Skinner legend. You'll be tearing up those FL grand slams in no time I bet! Congratulations!
p.s. You're going to love that kayak in FL!
I'll have no boat this winter - but 3 kayaks!
Congratulation on a wonderful year of fishing, your daughters accomplishments and your retirement Thank you for sharing 2019 with us. And for 2020 we get to learn another fishery with you. That’s exciting.
Congratulations John! Looking forward to sharing in your new adventures and learning curves in florida. Thank you for making all the videos, sharing your knowledge, gear, and experiences. What a fantastic accomplishment for Katie!
Congrats on your retirement, and your decision to become a snowbird! Looking forward to your fishing videos from down in Florida. I am sure there will be a little bit of a learning curve but you will do just fine in no time. Happy Holidays
My whole fishing game has changed ever since I started following you 4 years ago. I am slowly getting everything I need to fish the way you do. I mainly stick with Tsunami, Lamiglas and Penn for my surf fishing. My spots are no where as good as yours is over here in brooklyn, but as I follow back on your courses I purchased I make adjustments and get better each time out.
Thanks for sharing that! I'm glad my stuff helps you out.
COngrats on retirement john! Ive been enjoying your videos for a while and glad to see you able to fish full time !!!
Well, John, the fall just made you human... I would have sworn you were a Mythical fishing god. I’m new to fishing, began in June, and thanks to your videos, I have caught Fluke, Bluefish and Stripers this year. I too am retiring in little over a year to Florida, and now I will have your Florida videos to help me learn before I get down there, excellent! Best of luck on this new adventure.
Congrats on retirement Mr. Skinner! As already said by others, your videos inspire us to be better fishermen. Good luck down in Florida, we will all look forward to your new adventures. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Awesome video, John. So glad I found your channel in 2019 and 2020 couldn’t come any faster to get back on the water and put to action everything I’ve learned from this channel. Happy holidays.
CONGRATS ON RETIREMENT!! Really looking forward to seeing how you tackle the new fishery as it will directly relates to ours here in the Caribbean! All the best to you!
Keep making these season recaps! They are very informative and just awesome to watch!
As always, great video John. I think my 2 favorite parts were the noises you made with the shark, and the very end when you fell. Can't wait to see you in Florida
John amazing not one curse word when you fell, I did same in surf a few times. Good luck on the move. Will be moving to Fla. in the future, can't take cold and damp weather any more, arthritis no fun. Looking forward to your videos, always enjoy them. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
John congratulations on your retirement, I pulled the plug just over 10yrs ago and never looked back. I will miss your eastern LI videos since I am a displaced LI guy, but look forward to your adventures in Florida and wish you well on your move there.
Thanks. Not moving there fulltime, just the winters. Back up here in the beginning of May until the fishing craps out in November, then back down. No more offseasons!
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Sounds like a win win situation!
Your going to love it... all the fish your looking forward to won't disappoint....you'll have a lot to figure out...but that's the fun part.. I started out over there...its beautiful... miss that place... if you miss your flounder/fluke holler... real good fishery on the other coast of Florida... I've caught them to 14 pounds...not as good as what your used to but still a lot of fun..congrats on your retirement and I look forward to seeing how you do
Hey nice recap. Still can't believe you only just discovered the spook. Very nice sea bass for Katy. Impresssive note on her earning her doctorate. Cool stuff. Happy Holidays, looking forward to next year as I just retired!
Happy New Year and Happier Retirement! Thanks for sharing so much with us, all the best.
Enjoy your time in FL. Thank you for sharing your passion of fishing . I got 17 years to go to join you
Enjoy your retirement, John! It's the day I'm looking forward to! And enjoy your new adventure! By the way, the last clip was nice touch :)
Mr John that was the best advice/surprise of 2019 thank you very much for all your videos you always have been a good teacher by bringing the best info from what you know. I really appreciate it. Good luck for your journey in Florida and a happy retirement thank you
Congratulations on your life evolution John! Also, thanks for the blooper. Happy holidays.
Thank you for all the great videos. Enjoy your retirement. You helped me dial in flounder off the Island I live on. Unfortunately small compared with NE, but lots of fun. Thanks
Wow great video!!
1st congratulations on your retirement
2nd congratulations on your daughter’s great achievement, must be the proudest parents
And finally I can’t wait until you post videos of you fighting 100pd. Tarpon!!
Good luck, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!
Congratulations on the retirement I live 15 minutes from Pine Island! you’re more than welcome to fish with me anytime during the winter! Tarpon snook! Happy holidays!!
Happy holidays and a happy new year! Good luck with your upcoming retirement and new fishing ventures ... Of course, you'll be any expert in that fishing in no time.
John, I wish you the best in your transition to retirement (and to warmer water)! Looking forward to the new material on the channel. I also can wait to try my Trophy Surf II rod that I bought based on your recommendation! =) Holiday cheers, and have a great new year!
Happy Holidays and a Great New Years to you! Look forward to seeing your videos about learning the new fisheries.
Great vid! Congrats on retiring and becoming a snow bird! Sounds exciting to fish new areas and species!
Those cheap plastic lip grippers are great for reviving big fish. Attached to the yak with a lanyard of some sort and you can pull the fish along hands free 👍 Nice fish !! Congrats
Me, too! Retiring next month and getting a place in Crystal River/Homosassa FL. Can't wait...
John as usual thanks for another great year with super helpful content. You will absolutely love fishing in Florida. Get some 3/8 or 1/2 red wahoo bucktail jig if you want to catch small jacks, spanish, blue runners... fast retrieve and they just smack it every time. On light tackle it’s a ton of fun. Or just catch em for bait and send back live on a knocker rig. So much action year round especially the warmer months. I know captain obvious :)
Love the video. Have fun in Florida. This is my first fishing season so I learned a lot from your videos thanks
Congratulations on retirement. What was the set up in the beginning, that you caught the weak and fluke on? Looks like a nice light set up for shallow water bucktailing.
Mr.. Skinner,The very best on your retirement. Looking forward to years and years of new books and videos.
Great video John. I bought your books and nailed my biggest flounder of the year down here in Texas at 24 inches. Congratulations on your retirement and go buy you a few bomber popping corks for Pine island lol!!!
No popping corks!
Thanks for all the tips and great entertainment with your videos! Merry Christmas and cant wait for next year!
Anytime skinner says damn yeah and freakin’ in the same sentence, you know he’s having a good time
Nice video. I was wondering about your kayak after watching your initial purchase video from TBO. The new Outback is a great boat. I ended up getting a Revo 16 from TBO, but I would be happy with either model.
Congratulations on retirement. Maybe you can team up with Elias for a winter video from Florida?
Elias and I have been swapping emails this week while he's down there. We'll definitely do some fishing together eventually.
Thanks for all the striper videos, I think you'll be able to use some techniques and baits from up north for new species. Good luck, see you in the spring.
Congratulations on your retirement. Looking forward to seeing your florida fishing adventures. Happy holidays and safe travels.
Thank you for the great videos. Congratulations on your retirement.
Have fun and good luck in Florida!
John, hope you love Florida. I know I do and welcome to SW FL! Hope to bump into you on the water.
Awesome video good luck on the new adventures and keep up the great content.
Welcome to the wonderful world of retirement. When you get to Fl look up a guys named Capt. Johnny Nottingham. I went out with him earlier this year. He is very knowledgeable and is willing to share his knowledge. Tight lines John.
Big Boys Bait and Tackle shop just off pine island.
Thanks John, i wish you lots of luck in your next chapter of life. And maybe I’ll see you fishing pine island sound in my next trip to Sanibel in April :)
John, congratulations on your retirement ! Can’t wait to see your content on some southern species !
Love it how you left off on your A$$ , congrats on your retirement and can't wait to see what you start posting from Florida, happy holidays
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS. REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU FISHING IN FL.THANKS FOR THE VIDS OVIEDO FL.
I'll be down there shortly after you. Key largo from February 9th - 23rd. Great video as always, look forward to seeing you again at RISSA.
I have been watching your videos for some time now. Did not realize Katie was your daughter. My wife and I went to riverhead and both ran cross country and track with her back in high school. Tell her Natalie and Nick said hi! Sounds like she is doing very well for herself.
Yep. She's something. She's Dr. Katie now! I'll tell her you said hi.
still trying to catch my first weakfish hopefully next spring, any shot in the back bays on the south shore? what type of areas do they tend to be caught
Just earned yourself a new sub love to see the multi species and from the northeast keep up the good fishing
Great video! Love your books so far. Enjoy retirement, I’m jealous! Winter here in New England would be nice to escape from.
Hi John, another great video, can't wait to see the florida exploits!
Hi John I really love your videos.
I'm from the mediterranean so albacore and blue fish fishing videos really helped me. May I ask something about general rod knowledge. My fishing rod says 11kg(25lb) max drag on it and line weight 1-2.5pe what drag should I set my reel on? Can I really beef it up to about 25lb? Doubt I will put it that much but I'm just asking if I should trust that haha.
More info on the rod: fuji alconite guides 9foot 6 inches toray carbon fiber blank and a lure weight from 10-45g
Hey John informative video! How does the 10' gsb compare to your classic 9' model? Also have you tried the tsunami trophy 2 11' 2-6 model?
Your videos are awesome, how big is that center console with the trolling motor?
That explains all the time in Florida. Congrats on the retirement. Tight lines!!!
Hi John, I have really enjoyed you videos and expertise over the years. I wonder if you could give me an impression of your long term usage of the SaltX reels. And if you could two cent their rods as well. I am in the market for a new reel.
My SaltX reels have been flawless, except for losing the drag clicker spring on a 4000 with a shark running. It just silences the drag. I have two each of both sizes, and have owned the first two since before they were on the market. J and H has these reels on sale at $299, which I think is a steal: bit.ly/3E2K22C I have their SaltX rods. They're very good. Their Trophy 2 rods are excellent and underpriced in my opinion.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you John. I used a link on another video of yours and it directed me to an Amazon link. I ordered the reel there. I hope you get credit. If not please forward this string to Tsunami for any credit. I will research the trophy series, but liked the SaltX rods you were slinging. I’m a St Croix man, but the surf rods I have with them are rebar’s. Fun to cast heavy shit a mile, but that’s about it. I’m sorry after a full day. This to replace a rod the Gulf of Mexico took from the shore! A sad day indeed.
God bless you my friend. Congratulations on retirement. Catch all the good fish down there
John, just picked up that exact kayak. How do you keep some of the fish fresh that you keep to take home ?
I have a "Canyon Bag" I think the blackfish model. They make many sizes.
wow how lucky for me. I recently bought a place in Punta Gorda and fish Pine Island Sound. I will be looking for you. Can't wait for your insights into those species.
What's the blue baitcaster at the beginning of the vid?
I've tried a lot of braid lines over the years,preferred Fireline since it hit the market but have switched in the last 3-4 yrs to Hercules 8 strand.J braid and Power Pro have given me many of those unexplained snap-offs and will never buy it again,haven't had 1 problem with the Hercules.It is also slightly smaller dia than Fireline at a fraction of the price.
Congrats John, I am headed to Bradenton in a week but my buddy has a place on Pine Island that he will be selling, (Health Issues) On the water with a boat lift right out his back door, if you are looking to buy a place. Myself I'm renting, i really enjoy you channel, have fun and tight lines my friend!!! His boat will also be for sale.
Congrats on the retirement john ... going to be come a snow bird that’s sweet .. see you at the shows in a couple of weeks
Welcome to the Club of retirees!
Have a Merry Christmas and a gorgeous fishing year!
Hey John congrats on your retirement & the new season of your life now moving forward! If I may ask I noticed that in many of your reviews on gear there isn't much on Shimano as far as it comes to spinning reels. Any particular reason why? I'm in the market for a sub $300 spinner and was considering one of Shimano's offerings in that range. Appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
I just haven't used their stuff, so I can't really give you any help with that.
Thanks John. Looking forward to new clips from the sunshine State.! Tight lines always.
Congrats on your retirement! And good luck next year can’t wait to see your Florida excursions.
I noticed you used both the J&H accurist power handle and the jigging world one with the counterweight. Do you see any performance difference? Preference? I know the jigging world is about twice as much. Thx
Hey John what's your opinion of the Penn torque and vaan Staal? I noticed they got left behind in the reel box and was just wondering as to why?
Keen eye! The VS is probably 20 years old and has seen a lot of use. I need a new washer near the drag cap for the Torque, and just haven't gotten around to replacing it. The SaltX is only months old and is very smooth, so it's in the box. I think I'll add a bailess SSVI6500 too in case I need some heavier stuff.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks for the response and best wishes!
Congrats on your retirement John! Been watching your videos down here in GA. If you’re traveling to FL on I95 stop and see us at the restaurant! Jay
Good morning John Skinner. You'll be missed, and Congratulations are in order. Have fun. Oh yeah, don't worry, we've all fallen backwards, forwards and every other direction in the water, who's going to tell. Happy Holidays.
No need to miss me - half the year down there - half up here! I'm just wondering how I'll leave the tarpon run for fluke.
good for you! cant wait to see some florida vids while Im still dealing with winter.
congratulations on your retirement. wishing you all the best
What did you hook the shark on? Great show can't wait for Florida
Weren't the gloves an addition this year too? Figured they'd get a shout out.
You're correct on both accounts.
Hey John your tsunami slim wave is the 6/4 medium heavy right ?
Yes.
Congrats & Good luck John
Hey Mr.Skinner,Where can I purchase one of your 2 piece GSB's?
What kind of boat is that? The older center console you have is the one I’m talking about
1974 Starcraft 16' Holiday customized to a CC.
What GoPro do you use. It looks so clean
7
John Skinner Fishing okay thanks. Are you thinking of getting the 8?
Not sure. I see it has even better image stabilization, so that would be attractive. I need to research further.
Looking forward for the new fisheries!
Awsome sea bass that your daughter caught great fish
The only regulations that will save the striped bass , flounder , bluefish will be commercial regulations just like they did 20+ years ago in Florida. Im 5 minutes from Pine Island if your in PI i would love to fish with you someday. I have always enjoyed your videos.
Hello John, I don’t know if you will see this but I just ordered the same rod you were using in this video for 79.99 on amazon.😂
That line of rods really is underpriced.
I laughed so hard best seen ever love you're videos have fun in Florida merry chirsmas
Congratulations on your retirement. You earned it! I wish you and your family much health and happiness together for many years to come. Don't forget to pack the sunscreen!!!
Are there fluke in Florida i'm gonna miss your videos 😪
Some decent ones on the east coast.
Congrats on retirement! Fish on
Best of luck and enjoyment in your retirement John!
The ending scared me 😂
I will strongly consider your advice on walking backwards. Congratulations and best of luck.
Why don’t you fish your Van Staal anymore? Congrats on the retirement!
It's just old and not as smooth as either my Torque or SaltX.
I laughed when I saw the spook in the video. Knew you were going to mention us New Englanders.
Congrats on the Retirement John best of luck. PS. great way to end this video LOL look everyone the man is really human lol