I see how those manatees would give you the yips - such massive bulk. They don't need to be aggressive to be dangerous to a kayak. Enjoyed the tarpon action - thanks John.
That weather is perfect for backcountry fishing. So many people think that being in Florida and fishing bright sunny days, but when front moved through and the weather is roily and a little bit of rain, the bite is usually on: snook, tarpon, redfish… They all tend to get active as there is a moving front or storm coming through. Great job wonderful video! I live on the south east coast with some similar fishing environments and I really appreciate watching you hook up those tarpon.
Those damn catfish are the vein of my existence. From the Hudson River where they eat dozens and dozens of 30 dollar bloodworms to florida where I can see and sight cast for snook and reds yet still pull em in.
It's fun to see you catching fish in my home state. I grew up in Sarasota and fished a lot for snook, cobia, tripletail and the other usual suspects. But I never landed a tarpon. Now I'm by the Chesapeake Bay and it's just too cold for a FL Man to go fishin. April can't come soon enough! I just got a 7'6" rod for the spring and can't wait for the flounder to come back. Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is your best year yet.
Forgive me Mr. Skinner but, 🤣😂🤣 "I'm not that interested in this spot". Jeez! I don't blame you. I looked up the average weight of an adult manatee. 800-1200 Lbs. 10 foot long.
I was 3-3 there on Dec 22 (2 zman Herculez , 1 on cockroach fly) , went a week later zero bites, saw a few , marked a bunch , but there are alot of snook on the outgoing at the RR bridge at night in the lights. Think it needs to get colder , water is mid 70 s to 80s before this front and the poons don’t have to be locked into the warm water. Buddy has jumped a few on his skiff also in the past 2 weeks same spot . Nice job and Happy New Year.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing same way you are working the fluke, slow with two to three pops, pause. Those sail cats and mullet are great chunk tarpon bait on that corner, you will hook some giants to 150 using them up there. Will be up there in the morning or at Ding Darling trying to get my January poon. Cheers
Thanks for that info, especially knowing you're working it high. I often feel like I'm maybe missing out on something not working deeper sometimes. Good luck tomorrow!
The area gets inundated because of the hot water from the power plant where your fishing and they are probably curious to the kayak and noise from the motor
Another great video. My son and I dream of catching Tarpon like that. We will be in your area in mid-March and I am wondering if tarpon will be in the area? I am guessing some of the small ones may be in back areas like the area you were shore fishing but wondering about the bigger ones near bridges.
Not asking for your honey holes, but visiting Treasure Island area near Tampa the first 2 weeks of March. Looking for dock or beach fishing areas to try if you have any recommendations and are familiar with that area.
Hello Mr Skinner. Always a great video. I have a question about the Limaglas rods that you built for the surf in the past. What blank did you use # and the length that you cut it to. Is the blank still available.? Thank you in advance. David
@@JohnSkinnerFishingI've been using a similar version of the 120L--cut off 12 inches, added a few more guides. But when I was shopping for a 2 piece version, I ended up with the current Dark Matter Skinner 9'2" version. It can do everything my Lami can, plus I can squeeze it in the passenger seat of my Jeep! Now if I could only find a decent 2 piece substitute for my 1321M...
Great catch and it was a very nice tarpon with numerous jumps! Thanks for taking us along! God bless y'all
What a cool catch on the first tarpan.
Good video! Great catch! Tarpons must be a blast!
I see how those manatees would give you the yips - such massive bulk. They don't need to be aggressive to be dangerous to a kayak.
Enjoyed the tarpon action - thanks John.
That weather is perfect for backcountry fishing. So many people think that being in Florida and fishing bright sunny days, but when front moved through and the weather is roily and a little bit of rain, the bite is usually on: snook, tarpon, redfish… They all tend to get active as there is a moving front or storm coming through. Great job wonderful video! I live on the south east coast with some similar fishing environments and I really appreciate watching you hook up those tarpon.
It is truly amazing how you find brown water holes that produce fish. Thank you again. David
Another winner of a tarpon catch. Really awesome to watch you work!
John skinner the man the myth the legend , enjoyed watching your videos this past year keep up the good work my fishing idol .nice tarpon
Awesome, those jumps were amazing, and you get away with not dropping your tip. I bet a mini spook would be fun on those smalls.
Awesome catch! Thanks for the years of quality videos.
Most jumps I think you’ve had with a tarpon. Great hook set
Absolutely epic tarpon catch! Damn them things fight hard!
Man how nuts to have the manatee so close like that . Nice work awesome video as always John
That tarpon appeared to be more copper colored than most. Great jumps and action!
Very exciting catch
Those damn catfish are the vein of my existence. From the Hudson River where they eat dozens and dozens of 30 dollar bloodworms to florida where I can see and sight cast for snook and reds yet still pull em in.
It's fun to see you catching fish in my home state. I grew up in Sarasota and fished a lot for snook, cobia, tripletail and the other usual suspects. But I never landed a tarpon. Now I'm by the Chesapeake Bay and it's just too cold for a FL Man to go fishin. April can't come soon enough! I just got a 7'6" rod for the spring and can't wait for the flounder to come back.
Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is your best year yet.
What's comparable on You Tube? Happy New Year John!
Forgive me Mr. Skinner but, 🤣😂🤣 "I'm not that interested in this spot". Jeez! I don't blame you. I looked up the average weight of an adult manatee. 800-1200 Lbs. 10 foot long.
That killed me😂
It’s a pleasure to watch a true craftsman thanks man
Those small backwater tarpon resemble 2 pound hickory shad
Simply awesome
amazing fishing
I was 3-3 there on Dec 22 (2 zman Herculez , 1 on cockroach fly) , went a week later zero bites, saw a few , marked a bunch , but there are alot of snook on the outgoing at the RR bridge at night in the lights. Think it needs to get colder , water is mid 70 s to 80s before this front and the poons don’t have to be locked into the warm water. Buddy has jumped a few on his skiff also in the past 2 weeks same spot . Nice job and Happy New Year.
Thanks for that report. 3 is an awesome trip there! How deep are you running those Herculez lures? When I've tried deep the cats have bothered me.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing same way you are working the fluke, slow with two to three pops, pause. Those sail cats and mullet are great chunk tarpon bait on that corner, you will hook some giants to 150 using them up there. Will be up there in the morning or at Ding Darling trying to get my January poon. Cheers
High in water column don’t let them sink
Thanks for that info, especially knowing you're working it high. I often feel like I'm maybe missing out on something not working deeper sometimes. Good luck tomorrow!
Wow John! What would you estimate on that silver king's weight? Nice video. I'd call that "white knuckle/heart palpitating" angling!!!
Thanks John, what criteria do you use to determine which style kayak you take out?
Ive had a few manatees scare the crap out of me as well on the caloosahatchee river. they just materialize out of nowhere.
The area gets inundated because of the hot water from the power plant where your fishing and they are probably curious to the kayak and noise from the motor
I've seen kayak tours there. I wonder if people give them fresh water.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing Is this a thing - giving Manatees fresh water ?
@richardwarfield7386 yeah, some manatees seem to remember which marinas or docks have generous people with hoses.
Another great video. My son and I dream of catching Tarpon like that. We will be in your area in mid-March and I am wondering if tarpon will be in the area? I am guessing some of the small ones may be in back areas like the area you were shore fishing but wondering about the bigger ones near bridges.
They should be there.
Not asking for your honey holes, but visiting Treasure Island area near Tampa the first 2 weeks of March. Looking for dock or beach fishing areas to try if you have any recommendations and are familiar with that area.
Hello Mr Skinner. Always a great video. I have a question about the Limaglas rods that you built for the surf in the past. What blank did you use # and the length that you cut it to. Is the blank still available.? Thank you in advance. David
They actually make the blank and rod now - GSBSKINNER. The original is a GSB1201L with 10 inches off the butt.
@@JohnSkinnerFishingI've been using a similar version of the 120L--cut off 12 inches, added a few more guides. But when I was shopping for a 2 piece version, I ended up with the current Dark Matter Skinner 9'2" version. It can do everything my Lami can, plus I can squeeze it in the passenger seat of my Jeep! Now if I could only find a decent 2 piece substitute for my 1321M...
That's brackish water right john wounder why no stripers like the Delaware
Very warm in SW Florida.
Are those tarpon there year round ? John
Not sure. I don't see why not.
Yes, smaller ones there in summer , then the larger return in September . The ones that don’t spawn in gulf move further up the river up to the lock