John Skinner - The Accidental YouTube/Fishing Influencer

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  • @fiorevitola880
    @fiorevitola880 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing that John grew up in miller place and port Jefferson to my surprise as I Marrie a woman for Brooklin whose parents had a summer home in Sound Beach. I as well fished there with my wife's brother for many summers in the 60s until the mid-80s then my in-laws sold their home on the sound beach and as life goes on I have never returned to Long Island. I still go fishing in NJ and also have a rod building and reel repair retirement business/hobby. I sometimes watch Johns's youtube site and find it interesting. Good fortune to you John.

  • @nextdriftfishing
    @nextdriftfishing 2 роки тому +11

    Much respect for John Skinner. He taught me how to play the game and inspired me to share what we've learned from him to others. You too Halk. We've learned a lot from you and your channel as well. Very privileged to know you both and call you friends.

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +2

      And believe me, same with you bud

  • @alejandro3485
    @alejandro3485 2 роки тому +1

    The north shore is such an impossible place to fish if you don’t live there. I used to go to a Jetty in Glen cove where my friend lived and one of her neighbors came out and questioned what I was doing there. They said if her mom wasn’t with me I had to leave or they would call the cops. I was like “you want a 70 year old woman to come on these rocks with me or you’re going to call the cops?” He said yes. Last time I ever fished there. Like Skinner I am now in FL and will never move back to NY. I do miss fluke and gator blue fishing. Watched skinners videos ever since he started his channel. Used to buy a case of beer and go to my friends place and we would just re watch his videos. Guy is a NY legend.

  • @glenntruesdell8732
    @glenntruesdell8732 2 роки тому +1

    Nice chat with Mr. Skinner. John has been a mentor to me since we fished the same Long Island waters for many years. I retired to Fort Myers 10 years ago and much to my pleasant surprise discovered his videos from SW Florida. I once again benefit from his knowledge of our mutual fishing waters. I hope you do a follow up interview. It would be interesting to know how John decided to winter here in SWFL. Thanks for the video and Thank You Mr. Skinner for sharing all you do.

  • @donmeola5862
    @donmeola5862 2 роки тому +1

    How is it John, that our life’s stories sound like we grew up in the same family, in the same place, at the same time, our tracks crossed so many times and we never fished together. We’ll actually we did a few times at the same time i.e. Wading River, Moriches Inlet. Someday it would be great to sit down and relive and trade stories of our youth and compare notes. There isn’t enough oxygen and time to go through it all but I guarantee there is a lot of shared history, laughs and familiar faces to go along with those stories. We’re cut from the same cloth and think like twins! Thanks for your continuing efforts in educating and entertaining your viewers!

  • @SaysClanHD
    @SaysClanHD 2 роки тому +1

    John skinner is the reason I fish! I’ve learned so much from him!!

  • @googeelou
    @googeelou Рік тому +1

    Love the videos when you are on Rick's boat. Your right about the NYC boat scene, always swamped on weekends. Great video!

  • @FaithNFishing
    @FaithNFishing 2 роки тому +1

    Legend. I don't even get to catch Fluke down here but I watched every video he posted! Reached out to him about a colab in SWFL and he responded with class and respect. Mad props and respect to John Skinner! Class act.

  • @cre5524
    @cre5524 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You, John Skinner for all the fishing Education and Entertainment!!! I watch both of your channels all the time. Can’t wait to start fishing again this Spring.

  • @TheRwd2
    @TheRwd2 2 роки тому +3

    I had the best fluke season ever this year solely because John Skinner taught me how to do it. All the best John.

  • @ejrocks10
    @ejrocks10 2 роки тому +2

    You guys have a significant impact on people all over the coast, everyone who fishes knows of lessons learned from you both. Kudos for all you do.

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +2

      I’m one of those who learned much of what I know fluke fishing from Skinner. While I appreciate the compliment, anything anyone learned from me is me just passing along the Skinner method

  • @thomaslawrence3232
    @thomaslawrence3232 2 роки тому +1

    Really neither of you thought to use spot lock after the first drift into the shore. Great video. John Skinner has enriched my life so much. I don´t I could ever let him know. Side note: Your buddy broke his favorite fishing rod tip. Not your fault. He should have let some line out.

  • @jimbobakabrutus1230
    @jimbobakabrutus1230 2 роки тому +2

    That was pretty cool. Humble dude. You could tell it was 2 Yankees though; skinner was constantly getting interrupted but never slowed down, just kept on talking!🤣

  • @skipyost177
    @skipyost177 2 роки тому +1

    First time I heard of John's personal life. I knew he had a scientific mind just from watching his videos. They LEGEND really knows how to drill down to the basics that work. THANKS JOHN and thanks to jigging jerks.

  • @briancummings8126
    @briancummings8126 2 роки тому +3

    Been following John for a while. He is an educator/ fisherman. Love his work.

  • @gbouley1
    @gbouley1 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, great topic.. John Skinner. Loved it 🙌❤️

  • @skatevans1215
    @skatevans1215 2 роки тому +1

    John Skinner - The Legend!

  • @jtpalooki7757
    @jtpalooki7757 2 роки тому +5

    Well done.. nothing better than a good fishing story or a dozen.. we all remember the crazy 70s and 80s.. blackjacks, squitegue, 50+ lb cod, and all the skipjacks we kept.. and still new memories are being made everyday.. thanks for the insight into John’s past.. well done

  • @Delmarvafishing
    @Delmarvafishing 2 роки тому +3

    I knew who he was when I was growing up fishing in Jersey and I'm not old but I'm getting there. Skinner is a LI legend like Shawn Kimbro is a legend in the Cheasepeke bay down here

  • @matthewernstwestlake5193
    @matthewernstwestlake5193 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, great story John Skinner! How similar are the roots where our collective love and respect of salt water sports fishing started...hope to see you out there! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful insights to this craft! You are a Long Island treasure!

  • @fierceflyer5
    @fierceflyer5 2 роки тому +2

    One of your best videos John. Thanks to Skinner for doing this video

  • @jobino511
    @jobino511 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing with us. Gives some insight into the master, Skinner. John has taken teaching and fishing to a whole a new generation in the age of the internet/social media. At my age, most everything I've learned so far has been through books, magazines and experiences, whereas some kids these days would never pick up a book but are still getting knowledge on line. John's videos and yours are more than entertainment, they are knowledge. Thank you both for that.

  • @termite122
    @termite122 2 роки тому +4

    i cant say enough about this guy..he proves time and time again fishing does need to be and is not complicated..his simplicity of how he fishes makes a level playing field for everyone..i am the fluke fisherman today without a doubt because of skinner..his videos just made it so easy and the numbers of fluke ive caught ever since his videos blows my mind...he made gulp a household name everywhere...you wont go anyplace where theres fluke and not see the use of bucktails and gulp..berkley should bow to him like royalty and i would hope this guy never has to pay a cent from his pocket for any gulp prodcuts. this video should be an hour long and halk,,you are a lucky man having him to fish and learn from

  • @kingfisher6802
    @kingfisher6802 2 роки тому +2

    John is a legend in the fishing world. Changed the game for myself and many other’s 🤙

  • @surfandstreamfisher5749
    @surfandstreamfisher5749 2 роки тому +1

    LongIsland, NY was blessed with a few influential fisherman. Bill "Doc" Muller, Fred Garofalo & John Skinner to mention a few. all 3 are a wealth of information. i've sat in their seminars when ever i had the opportunity. Skinner used to patronize the same shop as i did, Rocky Point Fishing Stop. had the opportunity to talk with him one several occasions. and i fished some of the same North Shore beaches as he did.

  • @nomaddamon670
    @nomaddamon670 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job, John. Never thought I would see a video where Skinner shares a bit of his story.

  • @stevet621
    @stevet621 2 роки тому +2

    What a great idea, loved the content. 👍

  • @TalkFishTVHawaiianDan
    @TalkFishTVHawaiianDan 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video! Thank you so much. How cool to learn that my current fishing grounds are the ones John grew up fishing. You two are Long Island legends. Spring is on its way! Gonna find some spring togs this year! Great stuff my friend!Keep spreading dat AaaLoHaa! 🤙

  • @Redcrown48
    @Redcrown48 2 роки тому +2

    Very good, a glimpse into the secret world of John Skinner. He does let some of his past slip out on occasion. Privacy is a good thing.

  • @vinniegibaldi7716
    @vinniegibaldi7716 2 роки тому +1

    i grew up in Port Jeff Sta. and fished Pt. Jeff / Mt. Sinai until i retired and relocated to Florida .. I still own and wear a Nor'easter Saltwater hat .. Love your videos and commentary ..Tight Lines ...

  • @miamiwax5504
    @miamiwax5504 2 роки тому +1

    John is a legend

  • @jamesflynn263
    @jamesflynn263 2 роки тому +1

    John, great interview! Thanks for getting him to do it. It shows that John and you have become very good friends! Love the content

  • @bd_jiggin
    @bd_jiggin 2 роки тому +1

    Great video John! I’ve been watching Skinner videos from the beginning and have learned a lot from both of you guys over the years. Hoping this year we can meet up when we shoot across the Pond. Keep up the great videos! Tight lines all

  • @mikedavisclassiccountry8704
    @mikedavisclassiccountry8704 2 роки тому +3

    What a great video and what a success story thank you for sharing this with us and thank God spring is upon us let's go fishing

  • @donnarawling6490
    @donnarawling6490 2 роки тому +1

    awesome show!

  • @RayA-rt6tp
    @RayA-rt6tp 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks John...what a fantastic video. After reading A Season on the Edge I was hooked immediately. I have all his books and watch both of you guy's videos. I'm 68 and been fishing the Jersey Shore all my life. I wish I had this knowledge back in the day that I have now because of you guys. At least once a week I get something delivered from J & H Tackle. It gets me through the 6 month, grey NW Jersey winter.Thanks again for all you guys do.

  • @simonalkalay6870
    @simonalkalay6870 2 роки тому +1

    That was so cool. Thank you for sharing

  • @biffjohnson2076
    @biffjohnson2076 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!! I know everyone in this community loves Skinner, and I'm no different, so this was very entertaining!

  • @josephdoran1399
    @josephdoran1399 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks John and John. Great video.

  • @louisjutkiewicz2534
    @louisjutkiewicz2534 2 роки тому +1

    Love it love it love it

  • @craig1lengyel
    @craig1lengyel 2 роки тому +5

    Thank God for John and you for posting these videos! I have learned so much. Of course just in time to sell my last boat (yes I am single and had 3) and look forward to going on 6 pack charters from here on out. I would rather spend 5K on charters that put you on fish each year than keep a boat. Granted I miss all my boats but I made the move. Its so interesting learning both your backgrounds.

  • @basicallygoodfood1060
    @basicallygoodfood1060 2 роки тому +1

    I guess my post didn't save. I remember the flounder too growing up. The blood worms 😂. Great video.

  • @richardjohnson33755
    @richardjohnson33755 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely interesting. This man is know over the whole coast for this fishing that we all love. It’s paramount we have some detail and information on who skinner is.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting video John. Nice to learn about how Skinner got started. I can relate to growing up fishing like that. We lived on a canal in Amityville, L.I. and fished the Great South Bay. I now fish L.I. Sound as I live in CT. Nothing beats a good, or bad, day of fishing! 👍👍😉😉

  • @mr.c1987
    @mr.c1987 2 роки тому +1

    John is a legend. Please do a follow up. I love the friendship between the two of you....

  • @bobbertee5945
    @bobbertee5945 2 роки тому +1

    Love John and always watch his videos, holy crap, can u let the guy talk....... would have loved to listen to him

  • @Matt_732
    @Matt_732 2 роки тому +1

    Skinner and SeaMoney got me back into fishing, cool video.

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +1

      Them plus Elias. I was already fishing, but they got me hooked on new techniques

  • @erikkarauss2944
    @erikkarauss2944 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly
    @Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly 2 роки тому +2

    Wow I'm just seeing this awesome video , I think he is talking about a "buckle" fracture.

  • @anthonymarotta9372
    @anthonymarotta9372 2 роки тому +2

    Great Job John , even with the cutting off of
    Skinner. Lol. Done tastefully love your vids never missing one as you never disappoint.

  • @smokster0604
    @smokster0604 2 роки тому +1

    He is a Legend for sure....Can't wait to hit the North Shore 67 steps here I come

  • @martinsmith2786
    @martinsmith2786 2 роки тому +1

    Often wondered what your educational background and what your career was before the angling kicked in. Your bucktailing made me a better fluke angler. Your writings are as enjoyable as the videos. Thanks.

  • @keithpiskorski2833
    @keithpiskorski2833 2 роки тому +1

    That was interesting John Skinner the man the legend great video John 👍🥃

  • @neildurso4566
    @neildurso4566 2 роки тому +1

    Literally a Gentleman and a Scholar!

  • @jaychan9655
    @jaychan9655 2 роки тому +1

    John always is the best fisherman on the earth!!!

  • @robertphillips9014
    @robertphillips9014 2 роки тому +1

    The Man The Myth The Legend John Skinner !

  • @gennerobootz6490
    @gennerobootz6490 2 роки тому +1

    John skinner the man the myth the legend

  • @tonygriff35
    @tonygriff35 2 роки тому +1

    Let's hope the fluke return to buoy 5 this season. Would be great to have a nice fluke run in the sound.

  • @dman_gonefishing
    @dman_gonefishing 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as I have always wondered about Johns background. I will tell you that I took up saltwater fishing pretty heavily in the last couple years. I was always an avid freshwater fisherman until Covid came around ( a long story) but I am 2 blocks from the beach and across from your north shore. When I was searching for info on you tube I came across Skinners channel and still seek his professional skills of educating me as a fisherman. Thanks to his videos I feel I have done pretty well....Tight lines.

  • @Ghost-sz7uo
    @Ghost-sz7uo 2 роки тому +2

    the man, the myth, the fluke annihilator.

  • @mulletoutdooradventures6286
    @mulletoutdooradventures6286 2 роки тому +1

    I love Skinner. Funny thing is I DO NOT LIKE FLOUNDER fishing. Or stripers really for that matter. I like how he explains everything as he's doing it. I did 1 flounder drift this season. I used to do it allot with my dad. He was a past commodore of the BHMTC and passed away a few years ago. So every year I'll fish for flounder as close to his birthday as possible. He was strictly a killie/squid combo. I use the Skinner technique. So this year after doing some bridge sheepshead behind AC I rigged up a gulp bucktail. Less then a minute later I had a 5lber. And 30 boats next to me 😆🤣😂. This year I may focus more on back bay when I can't run my starcraft out for tuna and sharks.

  • @rayjansen6712
    @rayjansen6712 2 роки тому +1

    Gotta love the guy. Great job with the fishing how to and knowledge of the sport.... Love the Florida videos....👍👍😎🇺🇸

  • @michaeldurand4606
    @michaeldurand4606 2 роки тому +1

    Legend.

  • @mikekrupa746
    @mikekrupa746 2 роки тому +1

    RE: Weakfish. Bought my first boat in 1980, kept it in Great Kills Staten Island. We would catch huge 10lb plus weakfish right outside the harbor while live lining bunker. I thought that it was normal and it would last forever. In 3 seasons they were gone, never to return.

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому

      Caught a 14 pounder in the early 80s in the LIS on a live lined porgy. I know what you mean…

  • @matthewbeckwith663
    @matthewbeckwith663 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for thus content. I've learned so much from you and John
    I wish I could pick John's brain more concerning his time fishing the 16' Lund in Rochester NY. I live just south of there and want to learn about small boat opportunities on the Lake Ontario

  • @georgetreubig1064
    @georgetreubig1064 2 роки тому +1

    Interesting video
    Growing up in Long Island and fishing for flounder fluke week fish can relate thanks

  • @phillymanpete
    @phillymanpete 2 роки тому +1

    He reminds me a lot of Flip Pallot. Although Flip is in his later years, it would be cool to see Skinner and him do a program in South Florida.

  • @BigTomJeff
    @BigTomJeff 2 роки тому +1

    Was talking about skinner in tackle world with the guys today. Skinnnnna!

  • @nickdevereaux7920
    @nickdevereaux7920 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Reminded me of growing up learning how to fish from the old timers on the beach. Like John said when a kid could go down to the beach alone. Before technology where you learned from trial and error and others. Or just by reading magazines and articles. I remember when gulp first came out and I started catching with it so many of my buddy’s where like that just catches sea robins. Only took a trip or two to convert them lol. Nice to get the back story on John and see how times have changed. Tight lines capt. 🎣

  • @jessebiondi846
    @jessebiondi846 2 роки тому +1

    This is an interesting video. I always wondered about skinners back story.

  • @PeterRanieriII
    @PeterRanieriII 2 роки тому +2

    Very cool idea, glad he obliged, always wondered his backstory on how he got to be where he is. As one of many who were heavily influenced from his videos, to hear him say that he considers himself a writer first made me order one of his books just now. He really has next level senses with regard to fish, 💯 % that was a mullet 😆

  • @deets29mtb53
    @deets29mtb53 2 роки тому +1

    that's compound fracture that just didn't puncture through skin
    good dialog!

  • @dirtyoldfarmhand3
    @dirtyoldfarmhand3 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @michaelclymer1191
    @michaelclymer1191 2 роки тому +1

    He is the greatest envy evertime I watch

  • @wjstewdog
    @wjstewdog 2 роки тому +1

    Love your and John's videos. One day hope to have the pleasure to fish with you.

  • @waynehallock1263
    @waynehallock1263 2 роки тому +1

    Nice interview. I didn’t know John worked at Gruman and Brookhaven Lab. That’s cool.

  • @paulfennell01
    @paulfennell01 2 роки тому +1

    That would have been the perfect video to showcase spot lock!

  • @chriswilcox9369
    @chriswilcox9369 2 роки тому +1

    Great story great guy

  • @Bights-On-Fishing
    @Bights-On-Fishing 2 роки тому +1

    No doubt John watched Gadabout Gaddis in the 60s. Watching his UA-cam videos reminds me of when I was a kid and would run home on Saturdays to watch Gadabout on TV!

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому

      You got me googling this. I have no idea about Gadabout :)

    • @Bights-On-Fishing
      @Bights-On-Fishing 2 роки тому +1

      Precursor to Curt Gowdy "American Sportsman"! Gadabout has most of his "Flying Fisherman", shows on UA-cam.

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +1

      @@Bights-On-Fishing I looked him up. His real first name was Roscoe which my be even cooler than Gadabout. Here’s hi wiki entry for anyone interested. His first show was on the GE network in 1939. Talk about a pioneer in the space! Thanks for sharing and educating! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadabout_Gaddis

    • @Tyler-kw9ce
      @Tyler-kw9ce 2 роки тому +1

      @@Bights-On-Fishing one of my best friends nickname is Gadabout after the original Gadabaout Gadis! No one else gets the reference so I was suprised to see you mention him. That's awesome!

  • @robertgerber2533
    @robertgerber2533 2 роки тому +2

    So that’s the story. I knew he had to grow up on the water because that’s the only way to put in enough time to sharpen his skills. I was surprised to hear that he fished the Lake Ontario tributaries but never went up there to do a video. My youngest son went to Oswego for a year and that’s how I discovered that fishery. I try to go up there at least once a year

  • @johnbrisciana1128
    @johnbrisciana1128 2 роки тому +1

    very interesting

  • @johnm5714
    @johnm5714 2 роки тому +1

    So very interesting to hear from how John Skinner grew up and found a way to make his love for fishing a very successful business.
    Easy going-humble guy honestly progressed into An American success story.There’s a lot a cool inspiration there actually and it all evolved from his passion for fishing…Im envious of you Mr Skinner and happy for you at the same time.Enjoy your good fortune and Thanks for teaching me and my family how to fish successfully without bait here on LI

  • @zacharylamarsh766
    @zacharylamarsh766 2 роки тому +1

    I liked thsi video

  • @TheUnlistedOne
    @TheUnlistedOne 2 роки тому +1

    Damn! Let the guy talk … stop cutting him off!

  • @seanpfeiffer1726
    @seanpfeiffer1726 2 роки тому +1

    Why didn't you guys use the spot lock on the bow?

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +2

      Because we are a couple of morons. It’s a good question that unfortunately I don’t have a good answer to

    • @Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly
      @Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly 2 роки тому

      @@jiggingjerks lmao

  • @ATC235
    @ATC235 2 роки тому +1

    Best Video yet lol

  • @glennevans7204
    @glennevans7204 2 роки тому +3

    John for the love of God don’t talk over your guest answers. Mr. Skinner I’m not worthy ,but I’m trying tight lines.

  • @bobcalifornia9622
    @bobcalifornia9622 2 роки тому +1

    Go figure. My dad also worked at BNL on NSLS magnets.

  • @PaulyV56
    @PaulyV56 2 роки тому +1

    Spot lock!

  • @STILLPHENOM
    @STILLPHENOM 2 роки тому +1

    I dont know how u two are friends for so long. U seem to talk over one another a lot. Or maybe thats why you guys are friends for that long.

  • @Calusa.Wanderer
    @Calusa.Wanderer 2 роки тому +1

    I believe you are thinking of a comminuted fracture.

  • @BaiterAider-en3nb
    @BaiterAider-en3nb 8 місяців тому +1

    how do I get you a product to test

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  8 місяців тому

      You can send an email to jiggingjerks@gmail.com

  • @robertphillips9014
    @robertphillips9014 2 роки тому +1

    Fluke Daddy

  • @mikeknottscreek8183
    @mikeknottscreek8183 2 роки тому +2

    Would have been a better interview if you didn't keep talking over Skinner!!

  • @bellathorne2862
    @bellathorne2862 2 роки тому +1

    Shut up and let him talk !!!!!!

  • @jerseyfreshfishing6613
    @jerseyfreshfishing6613 2 роки тому +1

    John, I do enjoy your videos but if a could offer some constructive criticism...When you are talking to a guest speaker (fisherman, boat salesman, etc) allow them to speak without interrupting. I understand you are anticipating their answer or trying to clarify what they are speaking to, but just allow them to finish. That was very frustrating on the El Nino tour vid...you would ask Nino a question then answer it yourself. Similar to what is happening in this vid... Not trolling just offering my opinion...

  • @ryanmichaels9200
    @ryanmichaels9200 2 роки тому +2

    Jeez you kept cutting off skinner

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому +1

      I know, I know. First time interviewing someone like this and a lesson learned for future ones

  • @theloosemoose8200
    @theloosemoose8200 2 роки тому +1

    Bro, stop talking over him ... When you do an interview, let the person tell the stories uninterrupted....

  • @bh5094
    @bh5094 2 роки тому

    It would have been a better interview if you didn’t interrupt him every 3 seconds. It made it a little hard to listen too

    • @jiggingjerks
      @jiggingjerks  2 роки тому

      100 percent agree. Very poor job on my part and lesson learned

  • @bobbymartin2604
    @bobbymartin2604 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome