That was great. I have a hard enough time catching blackfish in season from a boat and here you are catching out of season, early, from the beach, and you’re catching keepers. Amazing. Ultimate angler.
@jamie.777 Жыл бұрын
Location, location, location
@Delmarvafishing3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap John, that first rock you moved freaked me out! looked like the crabs were having a union meeting under there.
@craig1lengyel3 жыл бұрын
Its great to have 2 people doing this, one to flip rock, one to pounce. Fast little buggers
@ridenfish393 жыл бұрын
I was laughing my ass off watching this. Catching bait can be as much fun as fishing. Also, I wear gloves when doing this. They do pinch and it hurts lol
@PeterPSea3 жыл бұрын
Scratched by rocks has a higher chance get pinch by little 🦀 s
@marcuslarwa90983 жыл бұрын
I wear gloves cuz I get small cuts from the rocks that get infected very easily.
@curtisg.86713 жыл бұрын
Is this the infamous Pat? Albie slayer?@ridenfish39
@ridenfish393 жыл бұрын
@@curtisg.8671 maybe 😂
@charmainevandiford6622 Жыл бұрын
This is why I highly recommend reading your books. I do the same thing in NC but the crabs will be in the grass and rocks if you can find any rocks. Also oyster beds but beware of oyster beds even with tennis shoes they can go through and cause a nasty cut. You can ask my wife as she got a bad cut doing this one time years ago with shoes on. Great video!
@jasl73583 жыл бұрын
We have those crabs in NC too. Great baits. Oyster beds is where we look for them here
@floorlamp3 жыл бұрын
I'm fascinated by how overrun those rocks are with these invasive crabs, unreal!
@jamie.777 Жыл бұрын
We gotta a cottage in Fairhaven Massachusetts, same exact shore line with rocks. Identical, but we have maybe double the Asian crabs. It's madness. I can get a gallon in 20 minutes. That's a lot of crabs. Actually a nice workout
@kamarte3 жыл бұрын
John, let me call you a keen observer and enthusiast... you are an intellectual in angling!
@tracynshea13333 жыл бұрын
We catch 2 gallons in 30-40 minutes in Cape May, I do bring my son who’s younger and has a good back. Look how many John caught that fast! Free & easy bait quickly! Thanks John great video!
@PeterRanieriII3 жыл бұрын
wow those are some motherloads of crabs, I like your strategy of picking up less but larger rocks to get a bunch quick
@patmcdermott85473 жыл бұрын
I don't know if my knees or my back hurt more watching you catch bait! Great video!
@wbwills23 жыл бұрын
Took a trip from Charleston South Carolina all the way up the coast as far north in Maine as I could get. Turned around mid October. 30 days give or take. Wonderful trip. Missed a lot of good shoreline though. Not next time.Thanks for your videos John.
@Neanderthal753 жыл бұрын
I'm learning so much from these John. I'm a freshwater fisherman (for 40yrs) slowly learning my ways for saltwater and not having much luck of ever finding good livebait or just the shop is way out of my routes, this helps a lot to pick my own bait!
@JacobE-233 жыл бұрын
I've just started fishing saltwater about a month ago. Having a blast! Really never know what your gonna get.
@ericmcclellan67533 жыл бұрын
Learning to throw a cast net helped me gather more free bait; mullet, shrimp, mud minnows, glass minnows, small blue crab. Just like fishing, you may have to move to different spots to find the bait, but you will find them.
@tmccull983 жыл бұрын
Just like digging up night crawlers, man you really took me back!
@docmurph86813 жыл бұрын
This was one fun video. Enjoyed the heck out of it. Catching bait and casting them from shore.
@TravelAgentCale3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips for catching bait crabs! I really appreciate the useful advice!
@gradybrowning39763 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Sea Bass, one of the best eating and most underrated fish.
@Dodgingbullets11373 жыл бұрын
We've been having sea bass and sea robins come up to the top for baits off of the beaches in Rhode island, its crazy
@freezasama63093 жыл бұрын
Great video Mr. Skinner. See you soon. Faisal
@jiggingjerks3 жыл бұрын
FreeZa Sama Mr Skinner? Really?
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Looking forward to that!
@johnsamothrakis46213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative, enjoyable video 👍
@jcarry52143 жыл бұрын
Up in Massachusetts these things are destroying the salt marshes and damaging the fisheries, and when I lived there there were some groups trying to figure out creative ideas for how to deal with them. Over and over "why can't we just eat them and control them that way?" Hang on baby, I'll pick out some claws to make you a crab roll. It'll be ready for our 96th anniversary.
@keepitonemill94053 жыл бұрын
Crab broth with with small pieces potato and carrot, boil till the potato and carrots disolve into the broth... Perfect for someone who is recovering from a injury/illnesses or even worst (a hang over)...👀👌
@makingtools80093 жыл бұрын
I deep fry the ones that have just moulted or have leather hard shells. You can eat them whole like chips. They’re delicious but have a robust flavor. I love them. It’s a delicacy in Italy but they eat much larger ones.
@williamfris38353 жыл бұрын
As always an excellent fishing video
@jefemaximo25373 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been much of a bait fisherman, but I now love getting Tog/Blackfish on crabs. They are great fighters, and tasty too.
@briancheshire89583 жыл бұрын
When targeting Tautog, I always thought you had to fish as vertically as possible. How did you avoid snags while casting out?
@briancheshire89583 жыл бұрын
John, I remember that video and being amazed by you surf fishing for tog. Wish I had that type of jig when fishing the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnels years ago. Thanks!
@stevegiblin2703 жыл бұрын
Great crab hunting STEVE from NEW England 🏅🥇
@mpnugent3 жыл бұрын
I replayed the 50-sec mark for 10 times. Soooo many crabs
@Kasperring3 жыл бұрын
The amount of fish you're catching blows my mind...I can easily go days without landing anything...
@kenwesterfeldfishing22443 жыл бұрын
You have some very fertile rock flipping grounds there John. But in more densely populated higher traffic areas it's not quite so loaded and easy. And yes hurting ones back is definitely a large concern! Sometimes getting that bait isn't so easy.
@gabrielguzmann1ufo9053 жыл бұрын
Sweet fishing, congratulations !
@jamie.777 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Looks just like my family summer cottage in Fairhaven Massachusetts
@olbigdik3 жыл бұрын
John, you have the quickest hands since Apollo Creed, and the most salt knowhow since Ahab. Keep them coming, John!
@gopalsukhraj35843 жыл бұрын
Great job and video!!!
@RinoPellegreen7 ай бұрын
Hay John great video 👍 what beach is this in New York?
@0BigBear93 жыл бұрын
More catch and cook please 🙏
@cbreeze52793 жыл бұрын
I always wondered who taught Elias that trick with the crabs...I can't wait to see him soon and let him know who the true crab master is.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I didn't teach him that.
@cbreeze52793 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Dang...lol
@edgerrity8933 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a quick video on how the rig is tied, and how long the leader is. Are you using a quick clip at the jig? thanks John
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
No clip. 3-ft 30# leader.
@edgerrity8933 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing How do you like to connect the leader to braid? preferred knots ? thanks for the response.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
@@edgerrity893 Palomar on the braid. Clinch on the leader.
@fordaiffa6022 Жыл бұрын
which google earthn version are you using on your phone and which ? I have an Iphone 12
@NightLife7173 жыл бұрын
Hi where was this?
@scottbecker57003 жыл бұрын
Great video! Awesome job showing where to catch these crabs. Sea bass and tog from shore... they make a great meal... You mentioned you would prefer calmer conditions... if so would there be a need to use a heavier jig from shore? It appears you are using two crabs... I guess this depends on the size of the crabs or do you always use 2. Thanks, Scott
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Less wind and chop makes it easier to feel the light jig. I want to keep the jig weight as light as possible. Sometimes I'll put three crabs on if they're small.
@gr723 Жыл бұрын
Nice vdo's, a question. How do you hook your crab?
@keva42213 жыл бұрын
Hi John - love your videos. Read through the comments but didnt find an answer to whether or not you could freeze these crabs and use them say a month later. p.s. Im in CT and used your fluke techniques from shore and caught 30 fish this season - only 1 keeper though but your techniques and advice truly work - thank you for a fun summer.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't freeze.
@adamburhani51033 жыл бұрын
How do you store them or do you use them the same day? Im wondering how long they will keep and do they need to be alive.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
They'll keep a week+ cool and damp.
@neild20983 жыл бұрын
John, you are making me a super envious south fork guy. We just don’t have those beaches on the north shore of the south fork. Guess I’ll have to sell and relocate north. :) Did some blackfish reconnaissance on Sunday looking for unmarked spots (inspired by your side scan video, thanks for that) and ended up with a few choice off the grid locations. 18 fish and limit of keepers (all went back of course). Was also surprised to find them in 15 feet of water this early. Hopefully good tidings of a great blackfish season to come. Thanks again for the inspiration!
@MackBolan13 жыл бұрын
You think he’s on the south shore Neil?
@ndurso533 жыл бұрын
No, I’m south fork, not Mr Skinner. Just pointing out that our beaches are rock and boulder free, mostly sand, less hospitable habitat for the fish menagerie that John so deftly rules. Poseidon’s trident holds less sway over the ocean than John’s “Dark Matter“ rod does.
@cristovieneprontocuidatede95319 ай бұрын
Where it’s that ?
@fishhubbd3 жыл бұрын
Real capture
@EYESandHEART3 жыл бұрын
I have a trick for catching those Asian Crabs John. I fish East Marion at low tide and it's Rock City over there. All you need is a small pail like the kind kids use in the sandbox. They make them with sliding lids. As soon as you flip the rock, quickly place the pail face down to trap them all. Twist and turn the pail so it goes into the sand an inch or two. Then push the slide over and you have 90% of the crabs. The dump your catch into the bigger bucket and move to next rock. If you can't find a pail with the sliding top lid, use the same technique as I just described. Place clear saran wrap over the pail with extra slack. Slightly lift the pail and use the extra saran wrap slack to trap them and scoop them into the pail. Takes a little practice but works like a charm. Good Luck!!
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. They really are tough to grab sometimes.
@EYESandHEART3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Also, another trick is to just lift the rock and throw a towel over them and do one big scoop and drop into the bucket. Happy Fishing. Maybe another underwater camera Blackfish Trip this fall under a bridge? That would be so cool to see the Blackfish on camera. Thanks John🎣
@joedansette20503 жыл бұрын
Hi John great videos question fishing north Jersey for black fish what size jig for deep water 60-100 ft
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
It will depend on current. If you can't hold with 2 ounces, fish a conventional rig. Otherwise use as light a jig as you can. I'll guess 1.5 ounces.
@johnmcinnes66443 жыл бұрын
I can't get over the population density!! What do they feed on that so many can exist right on top of each other? Are they cannibals? I'll have to look into this, but it's no wonder you've got such a steady pick of fish with that kind of bait so readily available.
@joshhurst20413 жыл бұрын
Man I wish Jersey had some beaches like this to fish
@thaddeus463 жыл бұрын
The glacial ice sheets extended to just around NY Harbor. Mostly sand south of there. Thus those beautiful NJ beaches.
@albertomezo612811 ай бұрын
What part of new your is that?
@JohnSkinnerFishing11 ай бұрын
Eastern LI
@TamponTea4 ай бұрын
can you freeze these crabs for later?
@JohnSkinnerFishing4 ай бұрын
You can freeze green crabs, but I'm not sure how it would work for these.
@jcarry52143 жыл бұрын
jesus christ I thought there was going to be one under that rock, I wasn't ready.
@VincentKearney19673 жыл бұрын
Hello John , A quick question , as an evasive species are they affecting any local Flora or Fauna ? Thank again for your videos Sir .
@kenz10313 жыл бұрын
It's always the big heavy ones that are loaded for me. My back aches the next day
@robertstorms55393 жыл бұрын
John, I am not sure how technical I can get when asking you about google maps but I'm guessing you are using the Terrain view instead of default view when looking on your phone or desktop. One other thing of interest from a gear and stuff perspective I would love to know is what type of boat you are fishing from in some of your video's. My buddy and I are looking to buy one and your fishing buddy Doc seems to have a great boat but I can never figure out what type it is. As always thank you for the great video's
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Doc has a Wellcraft Scarab 30'. I'm using the default view of Google Earth on my laptop.
@diegoespaillat2485 Жыл бұрын
How long can the crabs last in the bucket ??
@JohnSkinnerFishing Жыл бұрын
A couple of days if cool.
@mustluvkatina3 жыл бұрын
I always lay the rocks back over so that way I can always come back
@danielislam9144Ай бұрын
Where was this?
@JohnSkinnerFishingАй бұрын
Eastern LI, NY.
@walterkonopacki68813 жыл бұрын
Hey john, have a boat very similiar to yours, do you have a video where you describe the trolling motor and gps/fish finder you use either in the video or in the description, thanks walt
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5lybNRzy864nKs.html
@walterkonopacki68813 жыл бұрын
Thanks john
@thebear19743 жыл бұрын
How long will asian crabs stay alive for future trips? Do you keep them in a bait fridge? Do you feed them fish heads? Thanks for the vid.👍
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Cool and damp they'll keep more than a week unfed. I'll feed them fish scraps if kept in a bait box in the water.
@robertk28k293 жыл бұрын
That was awesome did you fish the same day you caught the crabs or you go a separate day just to catch the crabs and keep them and then fish with them
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I did it in separate trips, but could have picked a few crabs where I was fishing too.
@steveg6303 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ty John.
@kenshamrock73953 жыл бұрын
Power lifting and catching bait, a good morning workout. No need for the gym here.
@maxwilliam563 жыл бұрын
Brilliant day, John.
@corneliushedgebeth299411 ай бұрын
Where are you fishing
@JohnSkinnerFishing11 ай бұрын
eastern LI, NY.
@thaddeus463 жыл бұрын
You a brave dude, John. I'd be too much of a wuss not to wear gloves.
@archieoutdoors17763 жыл бұрын
Wow nice Sea Bass right from the shore!
@RobertSmith-dj3qw3 жыл бұрын
How early in the spring can you catch crabs by flipping rocks? Great vids, you are the Bob Ross of fishing, a gentleman and professional.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I would be surprised if they're not there.
@RobertSmith-dj3qw3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing yup they were there....Rye NY LI sound.....picked plenty for my Tuesday morning yak trip on the Sound. TY!
@3omarcito3 жыл бұрын
how about sand fleas are they good for black fish ?
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I bet they are. There's not a lot of sand on these beaches though.
@brody55633 жыл бұрын
Hey john do you have a blackfish book?
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
No.
@jobino5113 жыл бұрын
John Skinner for president 2020!
@Teach_1ne3 жыл бұрын
Do I like that rod over the slim wave as far as sensitivity goes when using this jigs? I need the perfect rod for using jogs for tog. I had a st croix mojo last season but I think it’s too heavy for that.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
This is an 8.5-footer. I don't know that slimwave has one that long. Either way, this is my choice for this fishing.
@Teach_1ne3 жыл бұрын
John Skinner Fishing I should’ve mentioned I need it for boat fishing. I have the trophy acid wrapped model. I assumed that was the spinning model but now I see it’s 2 pc. Thanks
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the slimwave in the boat.
@hjs1123 жыл бұрын
You are a fishing machine!!!
@duainenye35993 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@moesalem87653 жыл бұрын
Where in new York I wanna fish there I’m from ny
@jamesalanstephensmith79303 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@xiaoyili5393 жыл бұрын
I will be there when the season open hopefully I will see you
@juniors44053 жыл бұрын
Xiaoyi Li where is that place
@shaneh29733 жыл бұрын
Is this in the sound?
@TampaBayMagnetFishing3 жыл бұрын
Please come back to Florida soon I miss you!
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
6 more weeks! Looking forward to a full winter there and not being as clueless as I started out last winter.
@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist3 жыл бұрын
Dam Iv been always nervous to pick them up. Do they bite? Lol
@leeseoWestport3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to use gloves...I’m chicken
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
They bite!!
@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist3 жыл бұрын
John Skinner Fishing lol good to know 👍🏼
@jakespagnuolo81003 жыл бұрын
Mr Skinner have you tryed using sand fleas there like little crabs in the sand
@glennwbrown72573 жыл бұрын
Sand fleas work great in the ocean and the inlets, I put four on a 7/0 hook
@passissmokes10343 жыл бұрын
John you should offer private beach charters for extra cash...to keep your spots safe im willing to be blindfolded the drive over there and back🤣
@derekalexander40303 жыл бұрын
Imagine all the police calls and cellphone videos of John with a blindfolded guy in his car. Oh the stories would be endless.
@passissmokes10343 жыл бұрын
Derek Alexander would be hilarious 🤣
@MackBolan13 жыл бұрын
Haha. I’d go for that too.
@jimmckay38413 жыл бұрын
@johnskinner you definitely had more fun catching those crabs 🦀 😋
@ckindly33253 жыл бұрын
do you have any advice on parking i feel like long island does everything in its power to stop me from parking places since i'm not from a town on the water.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
It has become much tougher this year b/c of Covid. I've seen so many tickets on windshields this year. They are enforcing like crazy. Look to the State parks. There are good ones on the North Shore that provide access to exactly this kind of fishing.
@ckindly33253 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thank you so much for the advice
@smokster06043 жыл бұрын
Awesome cool Fish on....
@meganjermain24413 жыл бұрын
Is this in the sound
@EricChampey2153 жыл бұрын
Are the sea bass right inshore like that all season or just later?
@tarshanewson3 жыл бұрын
Exactly I want to know that to love catching them great eating 🥰
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm not sure. This trip was an experiment, and it was a fail on the seabass side.
@colegalchin70323 жыл бұрын
John Skinner Fishing what location are you fishing at?
@nickbrewer12423 жыл бұрын
Blackfish are going crazy down here in the Barnegat inlet
@johnnyem-grafix40243 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeeet !!! 20”” - good eating !!!
@ulricjohnson57853 жыл бұрын
Nice video 😎
@Keith.Vieira3 жыл бұрын
Only John Skinner catches keeper SeaBass from shore..Unreal...i feel so inadequate as a fisherman after seeing this!
@ericmcclellan67533 жыл бұрын
John, I thought you had moved to Florida? I confess I haven’t kept up with your videos for a while. It doesn’t matter where you are, though, I always enjoy the videos and will inevitably learn something useful from each one. Tight lines, brother.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Florida during the winters when there are no fish here. Otherwise I'm on LI for the "regular season".
@ericmcclellan67533 жыл бұрын
You are living the dream, brother. Keep doing what you’re doing. I catch more flounder/fluke thanks to your videos. Tight lines, brother.
@twisted82213 жыл бұрын
Hi John I live in the city but go to long island all the time. Im pretty new to fishing. I used to fish 20 years ago but stopped. Any way I'm always looking for decent spots to fish. I was tried captree and jones beach last week and not even a nip in 15 hours. Any help or suggestions will help
@kabbythedog94093 жыл бұрын
Cool video
@walterostrowski70243 жыл бұрын
is this North shore or south?
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
north
@walterostrowski70243 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks grew up there been gone many years....dont remember too many rocks at Jones Beach
@josephalibali1943 жыл бұрын
Can you catch striped bass with these? Or are other alternative baits generally better, like chunk mackerel, pogies.
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
I have, but there are better choices.
@kongkeahoe3 жыл бұрын
We do catch these Asian crabs in Boston too, for bait
@moddkilla3 жыл бұрын
Interesting very interesting
@curtisott42703 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to catch these around jetty rocks?
@JohnSkinnerFishing3 жыл бұрын
definitely
@stevegleed53 жыл бұрын
That looks like a major problem, what are they doing to the ecosystem? We have the invasive signal crayfish from over there in England basically sterilising the waterways
@johnnyem-grafix40243 жыл бұрын
John how would you describe catching a false albacore in comparison to a fiesty blue ??