Bring a sabiki rig or a cat net because there is usually some bait around the pilings. Also, make sure to check the tides and plan to go when the water is moving
Yes sir. An overnighter on the south side pier back in 1994 (were you even born then, lol?) Side by side with a buddy of mine, he caught gorgeous snappers all night long and all I got was a bunch of catfish! Same set up, same bait, same EVERYTHING. He won. I lost.
I’ve caught countless Spanish at the south side . Some snappers . Some Jacks . Almost hooked a 30+ in snook closer to the pay station on a paddletail right when I seen him chasing it he spooked for some reason . One of my most recent cool catches on the south side pier was a 8+ inch squid on a Gotcha lure . It was insanely cool to catch something like that on a Gotcha lure lol
Back in the 70s we'd make our own sabiki rigs. Didn't have the name "sabiki." Just called em "minnow jigs." Get a box of #14 gold hooks, some 12 lb test, barrel swivel up top, snap swivel on the bottom, viola! 15 minutes later - you're done. Same way we made our own pompano rigs. And we walked 20 miles to school. Uphill. Both ways. In the snow. All year. In Ft. Lauderdale. Now get off my yard. 😁🤩🤣 Srsly, we did have to make our own rigs. 👍
@@kateskrmetta2022 Uh... missing the point. 50 years ago we didn't have manufactured/prepacked rigs for $1.99 outta WalMart. Didn't have WalMart. Made em yourself or went without. See - the past sucked balls. That's why I went on about all that "walking 20 miles to school uphill in the snow both ways etc." I was making fun of all my fellow old idiots who somehow think that crap was better. I think things are waaaaay better now. Technology is freaking awesome. I wish we had all the stuff we have now back then.
@@dank8865 being 60 yrs old I say this stuff all the time to my Millennials/part time co-workers lol.."You guys don't know how good you got it these days!" 😉
Nice video Brent👍I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, I can't remember how many times we used to fish all weekend out there✌ Love the Content keep up the good work buddy
Used to shark fish from it not long after it opened. We'd catch rays and then use chunks of them for our shark bait. Caught tons of different fish from that platform. Sure miss my salt water fishing days, that's why I watch your vids. Land locked in KS now.
The red tide is bad right now but with how aggressive the snapper and grouper are you can get on them pretty good with the right setup. Light tackle is the key though. Because of how many fish have been killed off by red tide it really makes fishing hard so you have to fool them. A basic Carolina rig with 2-3 feet of 12lb-15lb leader, egg sinker depending on the current speed and a 1/0 circle hook is my go to. Loosen your drag and hold on cause snapper are going to take off!! Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Hi! I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Very nice video - great editing work! Keep up the good content. I'm gonna go check out some of your other vids. Tight Lines!
It's prob the hardest spot to fish in Pinellas and Hillsborough Co 's. It used to be great when I was a kid. I go when the kings and Spanish are running through but that's about it.
Your right...much better small spots close by with good fish...snook, redfish, snapper, flounder and I mean some nice fish...I hate the Skyway and I've fished my whole life...I'm 57.
@@SeeYaDude I’m a Tampa native and it’s been very bizarre, certain parts of st Pete and the bay are the worst they’ve been since we colonized America, and then other parts of the Southern Bay, cock roach bay and down are untouched. Charters are still catching trophy fish half a mile down the mangroves from 50,000 dead fish
Hey man, big fan of your channel! I have a question, how do you get back into your kayak off of the bridge pilings like gandy? I've tried it before but almost ended up in the water
I always try to make sure I go around a high tide to make it easier and put my feet on first while sitting on the edge of the pilling and then just sit down into the kayak
Have you ever fished at the Skyway Pier? If so, what did you catch?
A rock
haven't but i will soon any recommendations?
Bring a sabiki rig or a cat net because there is usually some bait around the pilings. Also, make sure to check the tides and plan to go when the water is moving
Yes sir. An overnighter on the south side pier back in 1994 (were you even born then, lol?) Side by side with a buddy of mine, he caught gorgeous snappers all night long and all I got was a bunch of catfish! Same set up, same bait, same EVERYTHING. He won. I lost.
I’ve caught countless Spanish at the south side . Some snappers . Some Jacks . Almost hooked a 30+ in snook closer to the pay station on a paddletail right when I seen him chasing it he spooked for some reason . One of my most recent cool catches on the south side pier was a 8+ inch squid on a Gotcha lure . It was insanely cool to catch something like that on a Gotcha lure lol
love when i see that sea ya dude dropped a video love it
So many nights as a kid here , when the pier was legit and there . Nostalgia . I needs fish this again
Good day, good eats. 👍
Cool, know this is an old vid but glad you guys had fun. Thanks.
Back in the 70s we'd make our own sabiki rigs. Didn't have the name "sabiki." Just called em "minnow jigs." Get a box of #14 gold hooks, some 12 lb test, barrel swivel up top, snap swivel on the bottom, viola! 15 minutes later - you're done. Same way we made our own pompano rigs. And we walked 20 miles to school. Uphill. Both ways. In the snow. All year. In Ft. Lauderdale. Now get off my yard. 😁🤩🤣 Srsly, we did have to make our own rigs. 👍
Hahaha fifteen minutes later , phew opening the package takes 30 seconds. Still sounds fun tho
@@kateskrmetta2022 Uh... missing the point. 50 years ago we didn't have manufactured/prepacked rigs for $1.99 outta WalMart. Didn't have WalMart. Made em yourself or went without. See - the past sucked balls. That's why I went on about all that "walking 20 miles to school uphill in the snow both ways etc." I was making fun of all my fellow old idiots who somehow think that crap was better. I think things are waaaaay better now. Technology is freaking awesome. I wish we had all the stuff we have now back then.
@@dank8865 being 60 yrs old I say this stuff all the time to my Millennials/part time co-workers lol.."You guys don't know how good you got it these days!" 😉
Snapper is such a good eating fish. Nice work. Can't beat a simple fry, it stands on its own.
Josh’s setup = blessed
I truly don't understand it
Nice video Brent👍I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, I can't remember how many times we used to fish all weekend out there✌ Love the Content keep up the good work buddy
Those are some nice size mangroves snapper! Great job guys 👏!
Thanks for the video!!!!
Used to shark fish from it not long after it opened. We'd catch rays and then use chunks of them for our shark bait. Caught tons of different fish from that platform. Sure miss my salt water fishing days, that's why I watch your vids. Land locked in KS now.
Where would you land the sharks though if i may ask?
like the catch, and cook videos!!!
We always go there and fish sometimes we catch snapper sheep heads and grouper they are delicious 😋 thank you for the video cheers 🍻
I fish the skyway alot and I need some tips. Also was the red tide bad at all🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥
The red tide is bad right now but with how aggressive the snapper and grouper are you can get on them pretty good with the right setup. Light tackle is the key though. Because of how many fish have been killed off by red tide it really makes fishing hard so you have to fool them. A basic Carolina rig with 2-3 feet of 12lb-15lb leader, egg sinker depending on the current speed and a 1/0 circle hook is my go to. Loosen your drag and hold on cause snapper are going to take off!! Tight lines 🤙🏾🤙🏾
@@gladiatorfishing3174 Great advice!
That desert lake looks so cool love that area
Hi! I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Very nice video - great editing work!
Keep up the good content. I'm gonna go check out some of your other vids. Tight Lines!
My favorite vids!!!!
Wow tenth view 😂😂 you can’t beat live bait fishing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
More cameo appearances by the pup!
It's prob the hardest spot to fish in Pinellas and Hillsborough Co 's. It used to be great when I was a kid. I go when the kings and Spanish are running through but that's about it.
Your right...much better small spots close by with good fish...snook, redfish, snapper, flounder and I mean some nice fish...I hate the Skyway and I've fished my whole life...I'm 57.
Thank you
Which number on the bridge were you at
Just spent Oct 4th and 5th there. One mangrove snapper and nothing else.
i remember my first time cooking too
When are Spanish mackerel able to be caught off the pier there?
Just caught 7 today off north side, going to try south side in the morning
so what was teh setup?
I do good catching bait with a set of bigger homemade minnow rings
Will there be fishes around Oct 1st?
before, during or after the Red Tide this June 2021?
This was from last Wednesday. We saw no signs of red tide the whole time we were out there
@@SeeYaDude I’m a Tampa native and it’s been very bizarre, certain parts of st Pete and the bay are the worst they’ve been since we colonized America, and then other parts of the Southern Bay, cock roach bay and down are untouched. Charters are still catching trophy fish half a mile down the mangroves from 50,000 dead fish
Nice snappas! About how far did you need to cast? How do you know where the rock piles are?
About 25 yards away from the bridge
dead green backs work better or something?
Hey man, big fan of your channel! I have a question, how do you get back into your kayak off of the bridge pilings like gandy? I've tried it before but almost ended up in the water
I always try to make sure I go around a high tide to make it easier and put my feet on first while sitting on the edge of the pilling and then just sit down into the kayak
Go BOLTS!
Taking my kids to the Skyway Sunday for our first time ever. What time of year do you feel is best for fishing out there?
Right about now is a great time! Getting close to spring and that usually means lots of snapper and mackerel
@@SeeYaDude Awesome! Thanks for the quick response. I will let you know how it goes. Hoping for plentiful mangrove snapper to be on the bite.
Hows the red tide?
We saw no signs of red tide while we were out there that day
this litle fish looks like a brazilian river fish, called lambari
So what was the difference in Josh’s set up. Um, asking for a friend.
He was using a swivel on his carolina rig to stop his weight while I was using a bead and double uni knot. Other than that there was no difference
@@SeeYaDude with all that current it might have caused your line to twist up preventing your bait from swim naturally
Mackerel fishing on sunshine tutorial
Never fishing the Skyway pier. Hit me up if you are interested in fishing the Jupiter area.
First
red tide ;(