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29 Comments
I also think the females fight waaaay more tenaciously . My experience
Wouldn't leaving the legs on make it look bigger and attract bigger fish? Take your time getting down to Florida it's going to be nasty here for a week or so injoy the last of your great season and great videos!
This video is phenomenal!! 💯
Love your videos.at the 14:15 mark there's a blackfish at the bottom of the screen with something big in its mouth and it looks like he was shaking it back and forth.was wondering what that could be
Awesome video as usual. At what point do you think these fish will be moving into deeper water? Your drone is showing 21°C (69°F). Still warm down there!
the edits are 🔥
Is it possible to use jigs from a jetty?Think snagging would be a issue.Seems like it would be tough but from a boat it looks effective.
Hey John, great video! I did notice you kept the sounder on the entire video and it didn’t seem to have a negative impact on the bite.
Awesome video! Would green crabs work for sheeps head as well? I'm asking because we've caught some sheeps head in the Jamaica Bay New York City area. Have you caught any sheep set in your area? Any chance they'll make some type of comeback? Your thoughts…
Wow! The lips on those blackfish!!
Nice, next time if possible show the sonar also so some of them will know what they look like on the screen. Might want to hide the location though if you are that type of fisherman
Wow, very educational. I would not have guessed at the number of fish around the bait and all the activity taking place. Great post, John.
Where do you go in Florida? I've fished the mangroves south of Naples and Marco Island. Lots of sheepheads and red snapper.
Love your videos. Very educational. Apologies, as you've probably answered this before, but for this type of fishing why do you prefer a spinning set up over a bait caster? Thanks!
Other blackfish video makers cut the legs off the crabs directly into the water as chum. I notice you cut legs off over the bucket. Is your cutting over the bucket deliberate?
What are the little fish with the stripe john ?
Thank you so much.
It would be cool if you can do underwater footage with stripers, blue and most deff fluke
Outstanding
Always love watching your video.. Highly educational. I have one important question. S&S jigs I noticed J&H and other tackle shops are running low with inventory.. SS I believe they were sold? Are your brand of jigs going to continue??? 😢
Mr Skinner – What is your source for the satellite imagery you use to pick spots? Is it just ordinary Google Earth?
I only use a jig for tog .The spot lock is required to do it right surprisingly a 1 1/2 to 2 oz jig is perfect.it even cuts through a fast current if pitched right .its slow to the bottom but the low profile allows it to remain in place .I have the most success with Toggy time and SS jigs.the hook should be at a .45 degree angle up when resting.just lift when they start chewing.
what underwater camera are you using here?
Thanks absolutely the best
Where is the camera you used
Hey, John great trip and awesome blackfish behavior video. I must say I used this exact technique this past week to triple limit on the tog with a fish up to 7 pounds. Long Island sound on nice piece. It's really tough to wait through the small taps, but once they pick that jig up, a hard hook set gets em! Thanks again for making me a better tog fisherman. From guys like you, Todd, and Halkius, I learned a lot from POV Tog fishing and narrative. Oh yes, Skinner dark matter spinner. Shimano twin power , 15 pound braid, 20 pound leader. Also Last week using the same set up, landed plenty of stripers on diamond jig. I actually use the same rod and set up for fluke too. Such a versatile combo, thanks. Tight lines!
what’s the camera your using for underwater video
John, Great video. If I may. Were you taught this technique or did you develop it ? The concept of fishing for blackfish with 10lb braid and less than an ounce is pretty damn cool. I've never done it but it makes sense with the right set up.
Just curious. Can you tell me what is the make model and year of your boat? I see you have a 70 hp ob.