Using the WRONG hooks? The BEST hooks for Pier Fishing!

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Hooks can be confusing. We’re here to help. We’ll cover different types of fishing hooks and when you should use them in the correct setting. Don’t miss fish because you’re using the wrong kind of fishing hook!
This week, I am back on the famous skyway pier with Erin and my friend, Bushi. We are hoping for a fun day of fishing. First, we want to try for some Grouper and then put out some rods to catch smaller fish as well (can’t miss that nonstop action)!
0:00 Intro
1:51 Let's try Grouper fishing
5:34 When to use long-shanked hooks
12:24 When to use circle hooks
15:59 When to use bait holder hooks
21:38 Conclusion
23:07 Shoutout to our subscribers!
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@user-ct3ml6iu4n 2 жыл бұрын

100% depends on the day, one day the fish are on the bite and the next day nothing even in identical conditions. I prefer to use circle hooks in a rugged rocky areas as the normal "J" hook tends to get stuck in the coral

@richardhart9204 2 жыл бұрын

15:10 - lane snapper.

@rudygallegos785 Жыл бұрын

I've been fishing for 35 yrs and still learn tips from you and your dad. Thanks. Back in the day, fisherman kept tips to themselves.. as if you were stealing their honey hole.

@benjaminhsu6961 2 жыл бұрын

Good information here! And Erin caught a real pretty fish! Thanks guys! Always good to see your adventures!

@pequenioedgarito3067 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Skipper. I live and fish here in Northern midwest, where its gettin really cold in Illinois. We dont have like the best places to fish. For that, we go oto Wisconsin. But I learned today a VERY important, fundamental of fishing. Match hook size with the fish you want to catch. A great highlight from your video. A fish with small mouth will need small hook. Now i understand why i use a small hook and i only get panfish, bluegill or sunfish and hoping to catch trophy bass. Ive been fishing crazy using like a3/0 or 4/0 on a drop shot - but even tsmaller fish just swim away. Thank you Skipper for this awesome learning. Edgar

@katherinepoindexter4380 2 жыл бұрын

watching this video before going to work this morning..I love your videos because I have learned so much. Last night I made my first ever hi-low rig that I am going to use. don't know if i did it right but I am ready to use it for the first time tonight. thanks for the tip..now to get more hooks..yay

@BaldAdventures Жыл бұрын

How did your first high low rig work?

@reelfishing002 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect love all the info, and picture of different fish . Love that skyway , try the north side , go all the way to the last stop , got some nice grouper and big fish there , don’t forget fort de Soto, or pass-a- grille jetty

@niwraduch6012 2 жыл бұрын

G'Day Mate. I just started fishing last year here in NSW, Australia. Your videos are very informative. Keep 'em coming! Thank you

@ernestocastillo4095 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks skipper for the hook lesson. Learned alot as always

@mikeoneill81 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your hook talks. I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Thanks!

@moldycheese2730 2 жыл бұрын

I’d suggest normally using circle hooks in general, sets itself and almost always in lip or in corners of mouth

@gearlist 2 жыл бұрын

So informative as always, great ending on this one 👍💯

@HeySkipper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) that makes us happy to hear

@travisbruno5964 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content skipper and the wifey. You have tought me so much , your techniques work here in NJ also. Keep up the great Job.. I wish i could afford your bait box maybe one day.. God Bless and tight lines

@Jonathan.D 2 жыл бұрын

The next time you fish that pier use a trolley rig it keeps your bait in the perfect place for kings, mackerel, and tarpon. There's a lot less of a chance of losing fish, like when you bottom fish.

@methylethyl7765 2 жыл бұрын

In NJ and I think other Northeastern states if you are bait fishing for stripers you have to use circle hooks per the regulations so if it's the spring or fall runs you're pretty much stuck with the circle regardless of the species you are targeting unless its a really small hook.

@mikefoster8762 Жыл бұрын

Great Stuff ! Keep’em coming !

@marley9904 2 жыл бұрын

Hey sir Skipper nice to see you again with Bushi, watch his video the other day, sad though bc the kids were not with him. But it's ok. Erin have a blessed day

@miket2812 2 жыл бұрын

You can free-line pinfish from that pier and catch grouper off the rocks 50 to 75 yards out from the pier.. That's one of my favorite places to fish.. Mangroves snapper, Spanish/King mackerel, Jackes... Anything and everything swims through there...

@1overclockedmonkeytekk47 2 жыл бұрын

I fish a lot in Galveston, and your tips are informative I had no idea the uses for different hooks. Thanks skipper

@danielpena8336 2 жыл бұрын

Bro i fish galveston to and the whole thing is a lie your always gonna need steel leader for sharks and smacks it doesn't matter bc they are gonna go for the whole bait and that's a fact

@1overclockedmonkeytekk47 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielpena8336 yeah i always do steel leaders too. there are a lot of those little sand sharks by the causeway

@AZ-hf9ow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I'm learning to take my son out fishing 🎣

@MMACAMVIDEOS 2 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely Lane Snapper ... 8" and up in FL

@tommysbuckets1610 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info glad to see Aaron fishing also

@BZFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Great nice informative video! Love all your fishing videos! Love from Singapore 😊

@thefisherman3842 2 жыл бұрын

Thank 4 sharing your informative video...GOD BLESS.

@adambelen5162 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Skipper, thanks for all the great videos on fishing. I joined a few months ago n love the places and advice you share . But most of all that you share it with your family. That’s a blessing of its own. I would like to see how you set up and fish Black fish in New Jersey. Also , maybe we’re we can get the fiddler crabs they say are the best for these fish. Seems no one sells them any more around here during the Fall season. Thanks and tell the crew I said hello, and great job. Stay Blessed , Adam

@foesuatalava2335 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos bro very helpful Thanks for helping others God bless

@rudysmith6293 6 ай бұрын

Great presentation! Thank you!

@wittherandrade6961 Жыл бұрын

Hey man me and my friend started fishing at the bay we are really new to this type of fishing, we went to a bay WITHH some normal 6 foot medium heavy foot rod with a lot of fresh fish and night crawlers and little did we know we hade a lot to learn to when it comes to hooks to what rod your using and how your tieing your rig. Your videos are a lot of help man been trying to play close attention what you tie on your line, weights ur using and etc

@Poppabill48 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I fished the same spot last week and had luck. The fish:Lane Snapper and Key West Grunts

@ericglenn4644 2 жыл бұрын

Great fishing video and tips

@chesterpetronis8789 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Chrismas from Brasil, love yr videos. Keep going.

@ionzaharia5078 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work !

@elieziete 11 ай бұрын

already have caught a 30# Blue Cat off of these (going to try to get a 60#+ next year). kzfaq.infoUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 Definitely very strong, and sharp. Additionally, the gap is wide enough to actually hook a fish (not always the case with circle hooks). I purchased the 8/0, but probably should have got the 9/0 (they seem slightly smaller than other 8/0 hooks). Additionally, having the point in-line helps if you drift fish. I have yet to get a serious snag with one of these hooks.

@KennyFishbone Жыл бұрын

Those long shanks are my favorite hook! Have numerous sizes....some times I'll use a high low with different size on either hi or low

@MarioVillamizar 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I learn something new today, good talk mate!

@stevecarrero4120 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very useful information. 👍

@georgetuider654 2 жыл бұрын

Those passing showers... I was on a pier on the Outer Banks of North Carolina when the rain came. And boy did it come! The spots were coming in two at a time. Everyone was getting drenched. There was a shelter in the middle of the pier but no one wanted to leave the bite. We kept looking at the shelter and at each other laughing the whole time...and kept fishing.

@nicholasdeapo6979 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! When were you at the skyway? Was there in early august and red tide still had things messed up…

@LeighHittokiriBattousai 2 жыл бұрын

I have been following your videos for sooo long. You always said, always use circle hooks. Now you mentioned bout choice of hooks that is best for different situation.

@kegsrifa 2 жыл бұрын

Bro thank you so much for your content you have no idea how helpful its been .... Im 2 month into fishing and all your videos have been helpful

@michaelkolanda8712 2 жыл бұрын

Awe man I wish that you guys had this video up just before last Christmas to new years when I was down there and Apollo beach mostly getting skunked because I had way to big of setups for the fish that were out an stealing all our bait. Now I'll know better for next time though!!!

@aleenabeel8232 2 жыл бұрын

Been a fan form a long time love your method and detailed videos would love if u made a detail video for grouper only where to find what kind of rigs should use .

@wasabi1013 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video !!! Semper Fi!!

@papatriot9195 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative videos. My wife and I are heading to Avon ( outer banks ) NC the last week of September. Hoping for tight lines.

@mikeholt2107 2 жыл бұрын

Hit up the Oregon inlet, go right under the bridge is amazing!

@papatriot9195 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll check it out

@cytang221 2 жыл бұрын

That fish with the spot is called a Lane Snapper

@rommelnieves4020 2 жыл бұрын

Hey watching from monterey ca. Love your video gave a great edea of fishing thank you

@presidentsniper4462 2 жыл бұрын

Erin caught a cool looking snapper👍🏾

@nycstunnerinc8556 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of line are you using braided or mono and how many pounds and what’s best for pier fishing

@zonez__1522 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see some south east Florida fishing

@MarthaBailey-lz2tq 11 ай бұрын

This was very informative!! Love your videos. I'm in South Fl. What pier is this ??

@antoinezayat9618 2 жыл бұрын

Hey skipper do you keep a record of all the catch’s and bait’s and hooks you use

@dixonfishingoutdoors7285 2 жыл бұрын

I binge watch all your videos for a month before vacation every year. Fishing in ocean city after Labor Day. What am I going to be catching that time of year?

@arneljrhao3463 2 жыл бұрын

Wow wish to have fishing reel and rod like yours i do really love fishing to keepsafe tnx for sharing

@Exploremorefishing 2 жыл бұрын

@Hey Skipper I'm looking for a hat similar to what you had on ..what kind of hat is that ? Any links ?

@blkfish70 2 жыл бұрын

Fish at 19:00 are called white grunt, or key west snappers if on the fishing party boats. They taste pretty good.

@chrisd-qv4vp 2 жыл бұрын

@Hey Skipper We live in the same area! I live close to Skyway Bridge! Your vids inspired me to buy a fishing pole & im buying tackle this week! Teach me how to catch big fish!! Lol

@davidd.larred7238 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, which size is your first hook of the video, about a #5/0?

@abrahamreyes4535 2 жыл бұрын

I use 4, 2, treble hooks, usually 2 hooks on a wire leader for pier fishing, since I would lose my bait less often.

@ritziehookers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for entertaining bro,,fish on

@gavinhoole2902 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips it helps me alot # hey skipper

@JD-mv8tl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Skipper on the long shank hook for the Spanish Mackerel what type of knot are you using to tie with on that setup

@TheForastero8 2 жыл бұрын

Lane snapper

@RevolutionRoad 2 жыл бұрын

That fish your girl caught with the spot on the back was a Lane Snapper

@derekmrb9441 Жыл бұрын

Nice video great content! I just moved to Florida Where is that at your fishing?

@Russo_dc 2 жыл бұрын

What type of hook is best to use when fishing around kent island i keep losing my bait like they hit it amd pull when i try to grab the rod

@twocapsjmac 9 ай бұрын

Nice hook use overview

@willreese420 4 ай бұрын

Great vid. Thank you for the info. :)

@HeySkipper 3 ай бұрын

Hey, appreciate the love and support!! Just to let you know I've got some killer fishing gear over at www.heyskipperfishing.com. Check it out-I think it'll help your fishing game big time.

@mirandamaher9465 2 жыл бұрын

5/0 long shank is what we use for mackerel.

@klytouch7515 2 жыл бұрын

😊😋🙌 .

@PlainStraightShooter 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you have to use Circle hooks on certain bait. Have to re read Texas saltwater law again. Might be in the lane or red part.. Looks like a Lane Red she got there

@RonDevito 2 жыл бұрын

In some states where striped bass range, you have to use inline circle hooks now if you're targeting bass. J Hooks and O'Shaughnessy are illegal for stripers in NY and CT. Offset hooks are also illegal for stripers in both states.

@tonymontalvo2004 2 жыл бұрын

how on earth would they enforce this? just curious I live in NJ. not that they have to worry about me catching anything lol

@Dragon-gl1rw 2 жыл бұрын

The first fish you asked, I think it is either a Lane Snapper. or Blackspot Snapper.

@jerrymonti2680 2 жыл бұрын

it was a lane i looked it up

@jerrymonti2680 2 жыл бұрын

it has to be at least 8" to keep 10 bag limit

@tomboykin2410 2 жыл бұрын

I think it might actually be a mutton snapper with that black spot.

@mikesletsgofishingchannel8600 2 жыл бұрын

Love bait ringed hook.

@dongkhaoradkr Жыл бұрын

Nice tips

@JaredBrewerAerospace Жыл бұрын

@8:30 Car driving by like a boss with a half dozen rods on the hood

@grinflur 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering how long did you fish that day and what time?

@ARCSTREAMS Жыл бұрын

fished from santa monica pier using sabiki feather rig, you throw it out as far as you can and reel it in as fast as you can and hook the fast mackerels or senioritas

@rochellofalla4946 Жыл бұрын

That Lane Snapper is also Filipino ultralite anglers like to fish for here in the Philippines. So good for sour soups or broth with vegetables. It's meat is tasty if it's fat.

@FrenchCheeto016 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure where to ask you this. But if I ordered some of you salted baits and threw them in the freezer would they still be good in 6 months? Or should I order closer to our trip?

@firasroslim5326 2 жыл бұрын

15:03 in malaysia we call that fish Jenahak which is Malaysia's type of snapper. People in Malaysia love that fish and it is a great game fish cause it can grow massive up to 5 kilos.

@bigbrainmove7257 Жыл бұрын

15:07 I think it’s a dotted snapper the ones in the Red Sea have different colors I might be wrong but the one thing I’m sure of is they are really tasty when fried 😂

@SLunk18 2 жыл бұрын

Never a lot going on at skyway for such a beautiful place

@kenmiles4145 Жыл бұрын

Hey Skipper. Do you know good surf fishing spots in SoCal?

@HydroBossMax211 2 жыл бұрын

What rod and reel combo is he using for the grouper?

@kenaaronbabbit9987 2 жыл бұрын

I am in one of bushi vids he is one of the best shore fisherman ive ever met

@michaelmuldrow1421 Жыл бұрын

I would like some information about your Beach card on the back of the truck

@ronbaker1280 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get those hats? Great video.

@ouissandy2806 Жыл бұрын

High low for bream porgy fish finder with a circle hook with a toothy critter leader

@losoutdoorsfishing7672 2 жыл бұрын

Aye bro you at the skyway how long ago was this I fish there a lot there

@mattnguyen1672 2 жыл бұрын

Notifications didn’t work for this video lol. I blame KZfaq. Btw I love circle hooks for bait fishing for stripers but for rockfish which do not inhale baits, I use a 5/0 j hook. Trout I use size 10 salmon egg hook. For lings I use long shank j hooks

@g_fishhawaiibatanguenyo4474 2 жыл бұрын

In HAWAII most of us that goes fishing used Circle offset hooks

@hectorlazo 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your rod and reel set up

@johnhovorka3062 6 ай бұрын

Was that a lane snapper? The one with the black dot.

@elmostafadalili649 2 жыл бұрын

Merci, thanks.

@AngelaSmith-sx1dw 2 жыл бұрын

Like the hook talk

@mahsusirul3088 2 жыл бұрын

Very good friends

@jonweaver2410 2 жыл бұрын

Where can we get the baitholder hooks? Thanks.

@journeywithdanhasura 2 жыл бұрын

can you teach us how to catch big game fish on surf and what rig ,bait ,hook etc is best for it

@HeySkipper 2 жыл бұрын

That video will be coming up in s couple weeks! Thanks for watching!

@sparramusic3268 2 жыл бұрын

Do many people run lures off the pier? I reckon soft plastics or crank baits would kill it in the wash

@SteveCramerRealtor Жыл бұрын

I’m looking at using a 10 medium heavy rod from bass pro along with a 5000 Penn reel. With 20# braid . What color of braid for Destin florida? Also what weight of leader and color and length of floracarbon?

@HeySkipper Жыл бұрын

I would not care so much about the color of the braid but the weight of the flourocarbon leader. The color of braid doesn’t matter as much

@SteveCramerRealtor Жыл бұрын

@@HeySkipper What weight on the leader and length? Steve

@mattnguyen1672 2 жыл бұрын

Do y’all drive from Maryland to Florida ?