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

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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[rudygallegos]

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.

[ctmliun]

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

[pequenioedgarito]

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

[marley]

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

[Jonathan.D]

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.

[mikeoneill]

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

[miket]

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...

[overclockedmonkeytekk]

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

[katherinepoindexter]

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

[MMACAMVIDEOS]

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

[tommysbuckets]

Thanks for the info glad to see Aaron fishing also

[methylethyl]

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.

[wittherandrade]

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

[kegsrifa]

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

[reelfishing]

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

[travisbruno]

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

[gearlist]

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

[georgetuider]

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.

[benjaminhsu]

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

[niwraduch]

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