79 Fluke (Flounder)! But How Many Keepers?

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  • @polarizedoutdoors
    @polarizedoutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Your boat is great; it's 100% utilitarian yet you're arguably the best fluke fisherman in the United States, maybe the world. John Skinner the legend. Another great video.

    • @deepdrop7970
      @deepdrop7970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      16 ft aluminum boats are great for LI sound

    • @longislandfishing6150
      @longislandfishing6150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s all he needs because he has friends to fish with that have fast montauk boats

    • @richdunn9774
      @richdunn9774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Long Island Fishing everyone needs a FWB! Friends With Boats! Lol

    • @davidkuperschmid5274
      @davidkuperschmid5274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The trolling motor costs more than the boat.... love it.

  • @deepdrop7970
    @deepdrop7970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Do a video on when is best to go fishing. Tides , weather, current etc

  • @stephenkohut384
    @stephenkohut384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:20 sounds bite is pretty awesome. Sound of the cast, birds going crazy in the background and then the bail closing.

  • @robg836
    @robg836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Welcome back, John. Tight lines! Stay safe.

  • @dthoma128
    @dthoma128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see the depth finder and tracking real-time. Thanks. Disappointed our season down here in NC so limited.

  • @johnsweeney1400
    @johnsweeney1400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As always, great video. You're up there one week and had more fluke action than most will see in the season. Love it! See you next month.

  • @mybookfacetube
    @mybookfacetube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been using those Savagegear Sandeels on the South coast of England for years now, to great affect. Great lures, in all sizes.

  • @robtopham6095
    @robtopham6095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like southern NJ for the past 3-4 years. Shorts all day long. Doesn't fill the freezer but the actions is fun.

    • @darenleeper1644
      @darenleeper1644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gave up the fluke fishing in nj. I focus on inshore trolling now. Bonita, mahi, kings in really heavy last year.

    • @tahoe829
      @tahoe829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Winter was warmer then usual which means the netters did well out at the shelf..
      Which to me means alot of short fish for the recreational angler to catch..
      I get tired of sbort after short too but i guess thats why it’s called fishing and not catching hehe. Have a great season no matter what you go for ;) tight lines !

  • @texasyank48
    @texasyank48 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos brought back so memories of fishing with my father back in the 1960s. In the spring we’d fish for flounder out of Seaford. We’d catch 80-120 flounder. He’d keep 20 or so, then set me up with the rest on the sidewalk at the end of piers where the party boats docked in Sheepshead Bay. I’d sell them for 2 for a buck, made enough to pay for the boat and motor he rented.

  • @williamo.2519
    @williamo.2519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John, I just discovered your channel. ( I subscribed). Since I grew up on L.I., I'm using your videos to get my fishing fix while I'm stuck here in Kenya with the international border lock down.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck with that. Glad I can help a little.

  • @kacperpacyna468
    @kacperpacyna468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, I get better fishing reports from your videos then I get from OTW or other sources lol. Please keep posting them weekly😁👍. Thank you for all the info, Your videos are the best source of information from all that I once out there. I even invested in quantum real with power handle and Nexus rod MH. I'm gonna try it out 2 days from now.

  • @lovinhouse374
    @lovinhouse374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tips over the years have helped me increase my catch! Thank you for the informative videos!

  • @get-hooked-tackle941
    @get-hooked-tackle941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the years of education👍. A true veteran among anglers .z man longevity has been great in s.w florida this year.

  • @charlesclark7225
    @charlesclark7225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see I back! Watched all the florida videos! Excellent! I’m still here in South Pasadena Fl
    Waiting to rtn to LI.....great video as usual John....

  • @thomsi9048
    @thomsi9048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't go wrong with the SG sandeels, they're very effective. I just wish they were a little more durable.

  • @KCsniper79
    @KCsniper79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid John, your definitely on the flukes tail but jus wish they were bigger in size, but still awesome to watch you catch em, I just got my boat maintenance gonna be out tomorrow, take care John 🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @anthonygiarrusso4312
      @anthonygiarrusso4312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck out there bro

    • @KCsniper79
      @KCsniper79 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anthony Giarrusso .. thanks, turned out to be a great day, ended up puttin 4 doormats on board 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @markcarson1844
    @markcarson1844 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks John, big numbers and welcome back.

  • @thaddeus46
    @thaddeus46 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised you didn't head for the shallows 3-8 ft on the outgoing tide change. My biggest early season fluke come from fishing the shallows on an outgoing afternoon tide that has warmed up in the mid-day sun. And you boat is just perfect for that action.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In this area they also start tight to the shore, but once the sandeels and fluke in these numbers are on the shoal, the inner fishing drops off. My brother was on the inside spot during this trip and found poor fishing. I made a couple of close-in drifts on the way home and found only searobins.

  • @k00k
    @k00k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can a boat company please sponsor Skinner and give him a new boat? Guy deserves it and you'd get tons of advertising.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. There is definitely an opportunity there for some company. In the meantime I'll keep hitting the bilge switch.

  • @Aaron.Davis56
    @Aaron.Davis56 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still learning about fishing. Thanks Mr Skinner

  • @justincrossman9067
    @justincrossman9067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My god, what i wouldnt give to have conditions like the ones in this video. The glassy smooth clear water. I live in Delaware and i have been fishing the bay almost all of my life and i have seen the water like that mabye a handfull of times. Can you give some advise in fishing cloudy and windy conditions? I love your videos and im prettey sure ive watched about all of them. Thanks for what you do!

  • @ericnoble1702
    @ericnoble1702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are informative and relaxing. I really enjoy them.

  • @tomlamp7503
    @tomlamp7503 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how your doing your narration more while your filming

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I find it very hard to do because I'm really focused on the fishing and not out there to do a TV show. That said, I'll throw in a few verbal thoughts here and there. It actually makes the off-water narration easier.

  • @adamcosta4610
    @adamcosta4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi John, welcome back north. Do you suggest trimming back the hair on the bucktails for more tail action from the gulp?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, when using the smaller 4-inch grubs.

    • @adamcosta4610
      @adamcosta4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Skinner Fishing thank you. Made it out on opening day in NJ. Not much for size. Read all your books and in the water I’m in I’ll need a powerful trolling motor for tackle that light. Heading back out wedneday. Tight lines !

  • @jayvanhouwe2132
    @jayvanhouwe2132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid as always.Do you think small ones are in and big ones are not in yet or commercial fishing took toll on big ones?Thank you so much for florida fishing and north fishing.God has blessed you and you have shared for the want to be out there Guys and girls.Thanks!!!

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The commercials can keep 14'' fish in NY so I doubt they're responsible for wiping out the big ones. I don't know what the deal is with the larger fish. May is typically excellent for them on these waters.

  • @diceman220
    @diceman220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information. Thanks John

  • @24gamogun
    @24gamogun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back John! See you've wasted no time at all getting back into the northeast groove.

  • @edharman1994
    @edharman1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious. What color & size sand eels worked on those strippers? Thx!

  • @jackblunden5668
    @jackblunden5668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John have you had a chance to try out any of the black hole rods for fluke?

  • @k00k
    @k00k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love those days when there's nobody around and it's like glass out there. As long as it's not 95 degrees and humid with no air.

  • @jackbernal8534
    @jackbernal8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a nice fishing day, can't get tired of watching your videos. Its been years i do it. What reel are you using ?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      quantum accurist. There's a link in the video description.

  • @nestormancia2972
    @nestormancia2972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I know what liquid aroma you use for the bait?

  • @PeterRanieriII
    @PeterRanieriII 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, at least you found a good patch of fish

  • @NNJOutdoors
    @NNJOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos, keep it up bro.

  • @fierceflyer5
    @fierceflyer5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The legend is back

  • @frederickprinz4568
    @frederickprinz4568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, I guess Florida got too hot for you. Although, it seemed you had a great time with the Reds, Snook and everything else.

  • @antidk1084
    @antidk1084 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question. I was looking into your rod and reel setup. My dad said the nexus rod was mostly for ocean fluking. Any way you can help me?

  • @GettingBentWithBo
    @GettingBentWithBo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video John! I can use alot of the techniques on the west coast! If you ever find yourself in California feel free to hit me up, ill take you out.

  • @waltdimek3531
    @waltdimek3531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John,
    What kind of rod and reel are you utilizing in the video for the fluke.
    Thanks and always enjoy your videos!
    Walt

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The links to all of the gear are in the video description.

  • @saltygruntsportfishing9644
    @saltygruntsportfishing9644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it’s wind against current, do you always use the trolling motor to go with the current or ever against? And what speed do you typically set it?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm always wanting to go with the current with the line almost straight down. 0.7-1.2mph is ideal

  • @tylerdoesflyfishing7191
    @tylerdoesflyfishing7191 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if it’s because of spawning and the larger fluke are all either currently spawning or are done and moved to deeper water. We have the same thing in piglet sound where numbers are really high but very small or medium juveniles from last year

  • @bighead421
    @bighead421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you prefer the bait caster over a spinning reel? Is it because of line twist or another reason?

  • @termite122
    @termite122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yaaayyyyyy! welcome home

  • @IvanDMellos
    @IvanDMellos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you install the fish finder and trolling motor or did you go somewhere to get it installed?

  • @markw176
    @markw176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John, any idea how old that class of fish would be? Just curious

  • @davidkuperschmid5274
    @davidkuperschmid5274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the CGI to make the Sound look calm. Been windy every day for months. How did you find calm waters? LOL. Better hope the draggers didn't see your haul. They are out every day in Gardiner's Bay. Fish don't stand a chance.

  • @passissmokes1034
    @passissmokes1034 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John what kind of boat is that? Looks perfect for the sound, im torn between trying to use a kayak or just get right into a boat like that.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1974 16' Starcraft Holiday converted to a CC, 40HP Etec

    • @passissmokes1034
      @passissmokes1034 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing thank you

  • @davidkuperschmid5274
    @davidkuperschmid5274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious... which tide do you target for fluke in the Sound?

  • @robertgerber2533
    @robertgerber2533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fluke I caught last week at the canal were also very thin.

  • @jeffm4111
    @jeffm4111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello John from Newport. 70 miles up the coast. I have found that 90 % of the fluke I catch are under 19in. I use all the same gear that you use. Any thoughts on why so many juveniles? Do you blame overfishing? Just curious. Thanks

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really don't know. The best fishing I've ever seen was when the limit was two at 21''. And it seems that whatever they set the limit at, the vast majority of the fish fall below that. If you watch the first two fishing videos I ever posted on this channel, you'll see that fishing recorded on May 16 in the same location this video was recorded on May 24. Twenty-inchers were the smalls.

    • @jeffm4111
      @jeffm4111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks for the reply. I hope to see you at the fishing show in prov next year if you go. Good luck!

  • @Tal1k_215
    @Tal1k_215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey skinner how come you don't use the savage gear sand eels when you see fluke spit up sand eel while you're fluke fishing?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't see it as a vertical jigging lure suitable to presenting a Gulp bait.

  • @giacomotravaglia
    @giacomotravaglia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What part of the sound do you fish in

  • @chuckgehman8826
    @chuckgehman8826 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the clips you use at the end of the leader that appear to make changing lures so easy?

  • @meganjermain2441
    @meganjermain2441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fish in Milford ct I a small bay do u have any tips

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you catch one and it has other's following that's exciting cause you know that probably means a concentration of fish.

  • @robertfioresi7547
    @robertfioresi7547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What spinning rod are you using

  • @whome8845
    @whome8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to ask, might be a silly question but I'm trying to earn, what is the difference between your tsunami fluke rod and your white tsunami tog rod?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tog rod is a faster taper, so I don't use it on fluke because I feel the softer tip takes away some of the jig action. Good question.

  • @gaylonjohnson904
    @gaylonjohnson904 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great videos!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @dylanvassilio8730
    @dylanvassilio8730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you keep them from biting off the tails of the gulp

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fluke don't do that as much as seabass, of which there weren't any.

  • @m.j.1457
    @m.j.1457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, what kind of the boat you using? Length, width?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1974 16' Starcraft Holiday converted to a CC, 40HP Etec

  • @richardkohut4309
    @richardkohut4309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where’s your power handle?

  • @theluvyoumake
    @theluvyoumake 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The water has been very cold. Do you think this has affected fishing this year?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It put things behind, but I can't see it as an excuse for the lack of keepers this trip.

  • @gregoryguitars6291
    @gregoryguitars6291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to your kicker motor?

  • @CP-rp7yp
    @CP-rp7yp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    where are all the weakfish in the peconics this year, it might be a lack of squid?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want to know where all of the fluke are in the Peconics. For sure I think the depressed squid runs in the bay as compared to years past are hurting all of the fisheries.

    • @CP-rp7yp
      @CP-rp7yp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing lets hope its just the water temps . they might be in deep cool water with lockjaw

  • @richardbelesky6321
    @richardbelesky6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What rod are you using?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are links to all of the gear in the video description.

  • @jimdanega5093
    @jimdanega5093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pardon the perhaps silly question from a novice, why a bait- caster and not a spinning reel?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      One-handed easy depth control with a flipping switch baitcaster. Good question.

  • @coffins69
    @coffins69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fluke aren't liking the tsumami glass minnow yet this year?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I should have left it on. I use the tinsel one when the sandeels are in there, but took it off early when I wasn't seeing bait. Then I just kept catching and didn't change back.

    • @coffins69
      @coffins69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSkinnerFishing ahhh, maybe i should've have finished the video before i commented hahaha

  • @jamescoleman2369
    @jamescoleman2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do this in Savannah,ga

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know they do it in Fl, Texas, CA,... so I guess so.

  • @melvinmolina1962
    @melvinmolina1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best!!

  • @damonangelo2310
    @damonangelo2310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went fishing last week in the back bays of sea icle nj and caught 0

    • @ztbi
      @ztbi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i caught a couple in the back bays near there. give it another 7 days when the water gets up to 60.

  • @Tonytrinceri1
    @Tonytrinceri1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to never leave fish to find fish ?

    • @berniemac8413
      @berniemac8413 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn’t the targeted species he was looking for. Hence, he left the striped bass to find fluke.

  • @derekalexander4030
    @derekalexander4030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well at least it was encouraging in the amount of fish you saw.

  • @nickmeli4609
    @nickmeli4609 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What day did you fish on ?

  • @s0meguy809
    @s0meguy809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Couldn't having a 19" minimum limit basically cull the larger fish so only small ones survive? I'm pretty sure only females get that big. I always thought slot limits were a better way of doing it vs minimum limit. That way the big doormat breeders are still breeding.

  • @FrankieDrago13
    @FrankieDrago13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of boat is that?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1974 16' Starcraft Holiday converted to a CC, 40HP Etec

  • @williamo.2519
    @williamo.2519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    79:1 ratio? Wow!

  • @savvabrown7931
    @savvabrown7931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the boat?

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1974 16' Starcraft Holiday converted to a CC, 40HP Etec

  • @newhavenct9183
    @newhavenct9183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning John

  • @anthonyserravillo5386
    @anthonyserravillo5386 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    king is home

  • @CP-rp7yp
    @CP-rp7yp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont understand how there can be so many shorts

  • @madmedic366
    @madmedic366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Commercial keepers !!!

  • @mpapile
    @mpapile 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Peconic bay has been terrible for fluke. I have caught a lot of fluke in LI sound but also all shorts. As far as quantity of fish it has been really good in LI sound but as far as keepers....

  • @nocarp
    @nocarp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost all shorts. I blame that on commercial fishing and regulations. There is a good amount of meat on an 18" flounder :(

  • @aksfishing4480
    @aksfishing4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can I be ur fishing buddy?

  • @lumberchicken007
    @lumberchicken007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has the taxman visited you, yet?

  • @eastcoastoutdoors902
    @eastcoastoutdoors902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    69 keepers

  • @lionspaw6591
    @lionspaw6591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What ... no fleet of Karen's policing whether you've got your mask on ?