Thank you for your continuous videos Jon. I really enjoy them. I’ve started surf fishing for about a year now and I’ve had great experience trying something new. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

Thank you John for all your great videos, and also your wisdom We all really appreciate you.

@bowentommy2587

2 жыл бұрын

i know Im pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch new series online?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and fishing experiences. I really appreciate and enjoy all your videos.

Back in the early 1970s I had a bail break. I removed most of it and loved fishing without it. No more half-closed bails. Even though my current spinning reels HAVE bails, I close them by hand and make sure the line is in the correct place. I do it by feel...day or night. Great video as always John! Tightest... Frank

I love the Penn Spinfisher series. I have several up to the 4500. I recently purchased two 2500 Conquest and I'm eager to try them out on a speckled trout. Great stripper video.

Hi John , I just picked up the 4500 and matched it with my ODM 9 genius 9 footer. I love it for back bays like I fish in Raritan bay. Tight lines!

Still running my 6500 BLS and haven't had a problem. Can't be beat for the price. I'll be getting one of these for my north shore setup.

All your vids are great John. Thx for putting all the time in to inform/teach. Great job on hooking up all the time. As far as bailess Penn’s, I’m a lefty with right hand retrieve. I’ve bought the 6500 SSV bailess does not work for RightHand retrievers as well, like a dedicated lefty reel like a VS 150 or 250. I couldn’t get use to the opposite flick of your index finger trying to hook the line at the initial retrieve. So, I converted the reel to bailed version. Unfortunately, Penn does not mention this issue for lefties/right hand retrievers.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I can see how that configuration would be tough for a lefty.

@richdunn9774

5 жыл бұрын

arnpad good to know. I fish lefty and was wondering how they’d be. Might have to just get the vs one

@arnpad1969

5 жыл бұрын

Rich Dunn Yes. Absolutely your best bet. Just got annoying for me after a awhile especially after 100 casts.

Love the bailess reels! First cast ever with a Van Staal i snapped my SP. After that, it’s second nature.

Hey John, Please disregard earlier question. I saw you answered this previously. Tight lines.

Went and bought a Spinfisher VI 4500BLS after watching this video. I'm in love with it.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Mine had a good workout this fall and is still as smooth as new.

@Luke-do1ek

4 жыл бұрын

What size rod did you put on it?

I remember those rocks John. You had an Albie video and it looks very familiar haha. I was eyeing that reel up because of the size and bailless. I like the "had 500 stripers on it" rub it in John hahahaa.!! Awesome Information as always and very informative on many aspects of fishing. Thank you.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

No rub intended. My point was I really put it to work and it was as smooth as when I first got it.

@curtisg.8671

5 жыл бұрын

No rub in at all by any means. Just shows how much better fishery and structure you guys have compared to Jersey. Our bass stayed off shore like most recent years has been. This video was a great review on the new spinfisher.

Well over 500 bass... Jesus I’ll never catch that many in my whole life

John, could you please target some cod fish for us. Thanks

Hey John, not even fair. Wish we had steady action like that here in NJ surf. I only have success like that when I'm fishing for sunnies on a pond with my 5yr old. lol.But like you said in one of your replies it takes time spent in a area to learn it's productive possibilities during the right conditions. I fish certain piers with the same mindset.

@perryjohnson1701

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, sunfish are the only fish that I get double-digit hook-ups in NJ : )

Just received my second one....Fish on

Raw visceral experience

When I used a bail-less reel (tsunami shield) I really enjoyed fishing with it because of the simplicity of catching the line with your finger but I had 2 major problems. First was the handle rotating on its own due to the momentum of the back cast and since there is nothing stopping it when you don't open a bail, sometimes the line roller arm would rotate around far enough to catch the line and pop goes my line and goodbye lure. The other problem was the first loop of line going on the spool crooked sometimes over the top of the spool in and around the drag system which would result in a wind knot on the next cast. This was caused by my technique and it took a bunch of trial and error before i realized what was going on and was able to change what i was doing a bit and cause the problem to happen much less often but that also added an extra level of tedium to using it so i basically just never use that reel anymore. It seemed super convenient like in this video but in practice it was just as tedious as a normal spinning reel if not more.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Really excellent descriptions of the problems. I can solve the first one - pack it with grease. As for the second, I'm surprised because the drag cap is pretty flat.

You need to do a video on how to scout out spots and to come to the conclusion that it is worth fishing that day because you are the best at it. I'm sure you get skunked once in a while but not often. Is this addressed in any of your books?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

It's sprinkled through all of the books. I knew to take that day off from work because of the strong onshore winds the previous day followed by a decreasing wind this day along with where it was on the calendar and what bait was around. Knowing that comes from putting a lot of focused time in on an area.

@jdmmarcelo10

5 жыл бұрын

All of this it comes with knowledge like he said but if you buy the book striper pursuit he talks about scouting and structure everything comes into play . One of the best advice i could give you is scout places at the lowest tide possible so you see what you are working with.

@jdmmarcelo10

5 жыл бұрын

Sammy Kishk not all bait swim against wind

@thomastuorto9929

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing I agree. Besides getting out somethings work better at some places at certain times. Beside getting out a lot is keeping a record of it & you just might start to see pattern developing.

@marpar3971

5 жыл бұрын

you need to go out there and learn

Hey John, Happy Thanksgiving! I was wondering if the rotor movement is also an issue with other bailess models such as the Van Staals or Zee Bass? Thanks.

Hey John, Happy Holidays. I know it's been partially discussed but I'm wondering if think a Slammer 3 3500 handle would fit a Spinfisher VI of the same size? Would be a great light braid setup for blackfish/porgies. Thanks.

Suggestion for a video- showing more detail on your retrieve. Actually move the camera down on your hands and discuss speed, action, pops, wtc

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Correct. I often put in the retrieve, but didn't. As I said in the narration, the objective was to swim the jig above the structure on a moderate retrieve. Here's a series of videos that shows bucktail approaches under different conditions. striperpursuit.com/chapter-5/

Nice bro

Wish one day I could go fishing with you and catch one I have never caught one

I purchased the 4500 VI bailess model this past December and I read about how many people complained that the Penn V 6500 bailess reel was anatomically out of proportion with the hand and index finger to the line roller compared to the VS or Zeebaas bailess models, I own a 200 & 150 VS bailess model and have fished them for 22 years and at first I used my index finger for catching the line during a cast until one day I used my middle finger and found it to be faster and easer to catch the line and put it on the roller during casting. I used my 4500 bailess VI for the first time two days ago and fished with it two days in a row without one miscue catching small bass on bucktails and plugs and tins and I almost never had to look at the reel after hundreds of casts to put the line on the roller, but I always use my middle finger to catch the line I think it's because the middle finger is the longest one on your hand and for me I can reach the line effortlessly and pop the line on the roller with every cast. {Happy Fishing !!!}

Just got a Penn bailless reel.....I noticed that sometimes when I cast, the line will get hung up on the roller.....I've already lost a plug or two like this.....Any suggestions?

Is there a good place to buy the slammer 3 handle from? Best deal I could find was $50

Would this be a good reel to put on a 9ft Tsunami 2-5 oz? I'm new to surfcasting and love your videos. Always great info

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I'd probably put a bail-less 6500 on that, although many would chose a 5500.

@americanman6347

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John I appreciate it. It's my other rod that I won't use at the canal but for the beaches around Cape cod. I really can't wait to try a bail less reel

John...Do you ever keep a striper? If so, what is the best way to treat a keeper? I’m new to striper fishing and I don’t plan on keeping fish. With that said, I would like to try bass at some point. Interested to hear your thoughts on keepers. Thank you, I’m a big fan of your books and videos!

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

As with any fish, slit it across the gills and bleed it out, then ice it. Then I fillet it.

Just ordered my Spinfisher 4500bls and cant wait to test it out on the south shore! I was wondering what size Slammer 3 handle you purchased for the spinfisher 4500bls? Is it just the normal slammer 3 4500 handle or is it the 5500? Thank you for all your insight and knowledge!

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Slammer 3 4500 handle. You'll need to pack that spinfisher with grease, else the rotor turns on its own with that larger handle when you wind up for a cast.

Hey John, love all the surf fishing videos! I wanted to know what you think of the j-braid. My go to is the spiderwire ultracast for the smoothness and how supple it is but it can be a bit expensive. Do they share most of the same characteristics or is j-braid just all about the small diameter?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I've been liking the J-Braid 8-strand. It's at least as smooth as the ultracast.

@ryantouhy4613

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I’ll try the j-braid next time I have to respool @John Skinner Fishing

John is that beach named after a president? I had to get one I can’t wait till spring. Funny it almost feels like spring here’s in the north east ...

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

No. It was just the random spot where they were that particular morning. You'll like the reel. It feels like a bailess slammer 3.

John on the reel, the bls model is it just for heave and retrieve? Could it be used if using a popping cork? did it ever come off the retrieve finger while using a popper? Thanks

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Once the line goes into the roller, there's no difference in functionality than with a bailed reel.

John ! do use swivels between your braid and mono leader ?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

3 жыл бұрын

yes.

Which reel do you this is better for fishing with plugs. The Spin Fisher VI bailess or the Taumani Shield bailless.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I've not tried the Shield bailess. They don't make a kit for a reel this small.

John, do you constantly have to keep tension on the line with a bailless reel?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

No. It's no different than a bailed reel once the line is in the roller.

@BStavFishing

5 жыл бұрын

John Skinner Fishing ok. Thank you for replying.

I'm thinking about getting into surf fishing and im planning on a 10' or 10'6" rod, would you recommend the 4500 or 6500 reel?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

6500

Great vid. How would you compare the smoothness of the spinfisher vi to the slammer iii?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Same. I think because of the machined gears. The same was not true of the Spinfisher V.

@cword8247

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks. Do you think it is worth it to buy a slammer iii over the spinfisher vi? Im thinking of pairing it with an 8 foot 1/2 to 2oz Stcroix Avid Inshore to bounce bucktails, swimbaits and topwater from jetties and inlets.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I have such a preference for bail-less that I'd get this reel and spend the extra $45 for the Slammer 3 handle. You'll still come out ahead on the price and you'll have an awesome little bail-less workhorse.

Do you find there's bigger fish under the surface blitz? Most people see a blitz they go right to topwater which works great and is a lot of fun but not always productive on larger fish

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Those bigger offerings, like a larger plug, will sometimes cull the better ones out. I still prefer a bucktail with its single crushed barb hook.

So occasionally with this reel ,the roller will swing around into the line while I am reaching back to cast, effectively catching the line during the cast once I release my finger. Any tips on ways to prevent this?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Pack the gearcase with thick grease

Hey how are you they hove 55000

Hey John! I was wondering if you could give me your opinion about the Penn 706z Thanks!

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

A very simplistic workhorse. If you're doing a lot of true surf fishing, this is an excellent value and will serve you well.

@junkersjumo0044

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mr. Skinner.

@georgedavis3677

5 жыл бұрын

Yea guys, I've got a 706z that's 42 years old, I still love it and am planning on buying another one. Also modified an older smaller Penn that I use in freshwater to make it bailess. You can go wrong with the the 706z!

@georgedavis3677

5 жыл бұрын

That's you can't go wrong with the 706z.....

Can you tell me how much more casting distance you get if using Spinfisher Long Cast Model vs same size non long cast?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know. I've not used a longcast.

It's like a highlights reel

Hey John would the penn slammers 3 handle fit over onto the penn torque

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I doubt it. I just "power knobbed" my Torque 5 by putting the knob of a Torque 7 on it. That worked well.

Hey John, I'm a big fan of the foam EVA knob on my Clash. Would you happen to know if I could put one on this generation of Spinfisher? Also, is a bailess kit available for the bailed versions? I'd like to have the option of switching. Thanks.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's a bailess kit. Because I know a Slammer 3 handle fits both a Clash and a Spinfisher, that should mean the Clash handle fits the Spinfisher too. This was all for the 4000/4500 size.

@rtorres3442

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. So I picked up the 6500 model recently. Big difference in smoothness from the V series! I tried the handle from my 6000 Clash & it didn't seem to thread up right away so I left it alone fearing I would strip something. I noticed when casting the bailess that the rotor swings fairly loosely. Is this common with all bailess reels? Can an adjustment be made somewhere? Thanks.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

@@rtorres3442 I pack the gearcase heavily with grease to keep the rotor from coming around. The nice thing about the smoothness on the VI is that it is still that smooth after lots of fish.

@rtorres3442

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, will try that. Good to know they're durable. It's going to be my plugging reel so she'll be put to the test.! I'll update later in the year. Tight lines. (Thanks for prompt response as well.)

Where did you pick up the slammer 3 handle? and do you know the part number for it please.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

pennparts.com

Did you pack this with grease before using it? I have the 6500 BLS and the handle likes to spin when I cast... I noticed yours stayed put.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@samledversis9474

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing Thanks John. That could be a great video for anyone with a new Spinfisher VI BLS! Seems to be a common theme on the forums.

Hi john Mike from Vermont are you surf fishing on Long Island in this video

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

yes

John, can simply remove the bail on my penn battle ll to try it?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Probably not. If you simply cut the bail it will likely leave the rotor unbalanced. I know from experience.

@smokster0604

5 жыл бұрын

My penn fierce 2 4000 while chasing false albacore I tripped bail bent so a quick bail removal and its awesome fish on.... the slight off balance is so minimal

What a day, you were probably able to skip the gym after fighting all those fish

Just bought a SSVI4500BLS, whats a good rod to pair it with for jetty/surf fishing?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

3 жыл бұрын

bit.ly/39CM5vt but it will leave you a little under-gunned. To beef it up a bit I'd get this: bit.ly/3lqoIss

John, Do you know if Penn is -or will- offer a bailess conversion kit for the 4500's?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

They did for the SSV 6500, so maybe for this too.

@rtorres3442

5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, Hope Daiwa Day over at J&H was a success today.! Car repair kept me from making it. Glad I saw this question. I've been considering trying a bailess for some time & may go a less expensive route by getting the kit for my V6500. Only worry is it's the LL model since I chunk quite a bit. Do you think I'll run into any issues? Thanks.

Which handle of the slammers fit that? Would it be the same slammer handle for the 5500??

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure. A local friendly tackle shop might be able to help with that.

@ramart167

5 жыл бұрын

I have the slammer 5500 and the handle dont fit in the spinfisher 4500. You need the slammer handle of the 3500 or 4500 for the spinfisher 4500

Can you share the link or info about how to order the slammer handle?

@montclairpatricio82

4 жыл бұрын

No worries. Found it!

John, which slammer 3 handle would I use for the 4500, or does it matter?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

It would definitely matter. I use the Slammer 3 4500 handle. That same handle fits the Clash 3000 and 4000 also.

@bigjuanflorida4256

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, great video. Keep them coming.

Where do you pick up penn slammer handles?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

pennparts.com

Why a palomar knot on the braid and clinch on the leader? Easier to tie? Easier to break off in a snag?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

palomar stronger on braid, clinch easier.

@matthewstrobel2620

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

Where did you find the slammer 3 handle at?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

pennparts.com

Hey John, Is this a simple handle conversion for all model Spinfisher VI's? I'd like to get one for my 6500 bailess. Thanks.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I'd advise against it. The extra weight of the slammer 3 knob causes the rotor to go around on its own.

@rtorres3442

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok. I'm guessing packing it with grease may not help then. Wonder if that handle can fit a 706Z? That would be an awesome look I think. Thanks.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

4 жыл бұрын

On my VI 6500 packing it with grease barely solves the problem with the stock handle.

@JohnSkinnerFishing

4 жыл бұрын

On my VI 6500 packing it with grease barely solves the problem with the stock handle.

@rtorres3442

4 жыл бұрын

Best to adhere to..if it's not broken..lol Thanks John.

Do you still use your Van Stall?

@jdmmarcelo10

5 жыл бұрын

smokster0604 Van Staal

How would this reel be on your lami skinner rod 9’2 ?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Too small. I would use the 6500, and many would use the 5500. They also make a 6500 Bailess.

@xxxnimbusxxx

5 жыл бұрын

John Skinner Fishing awesome! Thanks for reply. I already have a 6500 slammer 3 paired with your rod. I was looking to go bail less haha. Thanks again! Best of luck this season!

I don't see how bail less wheel cud be betta than wheel with bail

Do u think the slammer 3 handle will fit on a battle 3 4000

@JohnSkinnerFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, and I don't have that battle reel here to test.

@lastking3216

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing ok thank you

Is this Penn Spinfisher VI made in the USA, or China? Thank you.

@Distantttt

5 жыл бұрын

China

Is there a bailess option for the slammer 3?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of. The new Spinfisher VI reels have machined gears now and perform a lot like the Slammers for less money. I'd go with one of those if you want bailess.

@dvsn0ne

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSkinnerFishing hopefully penn comes with a conversion kit for the slammer 3. But the spinfisher VI did look nice with that slammer handle.

Bro? What this is Reel and size?

@JohnSkinnerFishing

3 жыл бұрын

There are links in the video description to all of the gear.

went bail less 15 years ago and ill never go back

please let me know where it is to try

You go catching while I'll have to go fishing.....

Once bailes never went back to a bail

video seems sped up

where is it so good to fish

@donmeyers3090

5 жыл бұрын

East. North.

@fabiansagbay6716

5 жыл бұрын

Don Meyers i live in New Jersey a good place to fish please

@jdmmarcelo10

5 жыл бұрын

Fabian Sagbay sandy hook

@JerzyAnt609

5 жыл бұрын

Trenton

So in theory i could just remove the bail from my reel?

@Distantttt

5 жыл бұрын

FishnicK no lol

@JohnSkinnerFishing

5 жыл бұрын

You would likely throw the rotor out of balance if you just cut the bail.

Where on the north shore is this

@robertgerber2533

5 жыл бұрын

scanner freak ny Forget it. Any YT fisherman will never reveal their spots and for good reason. I have a spot that I fish in freshwater that I would never advertise publicly. I couldn't imagine going there one day and finding 10 people fishing there

@donmeyers3090

5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha ha.....!!! Find the golden fleece, the holy grail, and the meaning of life. Only then shall you get your answer.