The Skyway used to be one of the best places in the world to fish 1980 - 1986. When the old bridge got hit they obviously cut all power and put up a fence trying to prohibit people from fishing on it. I fished it hard during this time usually at night using a kerosene lantern, most nights I would have 200+ snook under my lantern many in the 40lb range, I was one of the few who jumped the fence for the reward of the best fishing in the world, it was just me and a few friends. Now, you have to pay, and it’s overloaded with people and lit up like a Christmas tree spreading out what few fish are left. What ashamed……
What also ruined the fishing are the fishermen who keep undersized fish and over limit. Which it’s ok people have to eat but the rules are there to keep the fishing good.
Ive always wanted to fish the Skyway. I usually fish alone by the power plant. One weekend hopefully will hit the skyway. Id like to find a spot on the bank to be able to chill
Going to help you out. First time on your channel. Just subscribed to your channel. Looking to come down there and try my luck for some mango's one day. Going to bring my boat to do the shipping channel too.
when you live there you can pick and choose and have good days and bad days. i live in chicago, when i come down there and go fishing, im just so damned happy to be there that if i dont catch anything, im still not in freaking chicago.
Maybe try and drop a go pro by that large rock. I would be really curious to see the structure considering the depth and what’s around there. Also subbed+ liked 👌
This is my first time in Florida and will be my first time fishing saltwater!!! I’m going to try to go this weekend somewhere! Anyone wanna go? I’m willing to hook up and tag along if ya don’t mind taking a newbie!
What kind of rig setups were you using for those mackerel. The one with and without the bobber? I’d love to try that one day. Just liked and Subscribed.👍
Dude dope video Man U got my subscription for sure man keep it up💯💯💯💯 would love to take you out on the boat and fish the bay and even under the sky way💯💯 no joke
can we sleep overnight in the small RV?I've heard Tampa bay w/ red tide for last 2 years an the fertilizer factory dumping toxic waste has ruined the bay for fishing. it's killed saw grass/ mamals/birds turtles fish all marine life.
SKYWAY STINKS. You need to take a online course to be allowed to fish it and you can't even sign up for it. Doesn't work. If the gear changes actually work, why do you have to take a course? It's ridiculous to risk getting a ticket and a fine for the chance to catch a crappy mackerel.
WHY DO YOU CATCH AND RELEASE, DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ON THE BRIDGE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE THOSE FISH HOME AND FEED THEIR FAMILIES, YET YOU DUMP BLOODY INJURED FISH BACK IN THE WATER, RUclipsRS I TELL YA
Hey buddy I enjoyed this episode very much it was really cool I like the way fishing at the skyway is always so much fun😊😊😊
The Skyway used to be one of the best places in the world to fish 1980 - 1986. When the old bridge got hit they obviously cut all power and put up a fence trying to prohibit people from fishing on it. I fished it hard during this time usually at night using a kerosene lantern, most nights I would have 200+ snook under my lantern many in the 40lb range, I was one of the few who jumped the fence for the reward of the best fishing in the world, it was just me and a few friends. Now, you have to pay, and it’s overloaded with people and lit up like a Christmas tree spreading out what few fish are left. What ashamed……
Tampa bay has changed big time over the years. Thanks 4 sharing 👍🤙
What did you use for bait back then
@@VizoMediaGroup ladyfish, mullet most of the time to target the bigger fish, pilchards worked as well just smaller fish.
What also ruined the fishing are the fishermen who keep undersized fish and over limit. Which it’s ok people have to eat but the rules are there to keep the fishing good.
The “PEACE” when you threw the first one back was hilarious. I’ve visited Florida for the mullet run but not mackerel
I want to do the mullet run so bad!
Ive always wanted to fish the Skyway. I usually fish alone by the power plant. One weekend hopefully will hit the skyway. Id like to find a spot on the bank to be able to chill
Crystal River powerplant?
MORE RULES, MORE REGULATIONS, OVER $4.00 DOLLARS FOR EACH VEHICLE AND $4.00 DOLLARS PER PERSON, NO SIR, I WILL FISH ELSEWHERE STOP LYING
Are you using a weight to keep your jig down in the water column? Nice innovation...
Going to help you out. First time on your channel. Just subscribed to your channel.
Looking to come down there and try my luck for some mango's one day. Going to bring my boat to do the shipping channel too.
I got some recent videos on the shipping channel, any question just ask. Good luck
when you live there you can pick and choose and have good days and bad days. i live in chicago, when i come down there and go fishing, im just so damned happy to be there that if i dont catch anything, im still not in freaking chicago.
Maybe try and drop a go pro by that large rock. I would be really curious to see the structure considering the depth and what’s around there. Also subbed+ liked 👌
Thanks, will do. it was really clear this day. Lots of structure from the old bridge rubble. 🤙👍
I both love and loathe the Skyway. It's tough fishing.
It certainly can be both! 👍🤙
The beginning what breed of tune was that you were holding
This is my first time in Florida and will be my first time fishing saltwater!!! I’m going to try to go this weekend somewhere! Anyone wanna go? I’m willing to hook up and tag along if ya don’t mind taking a newbie!
Mackerel is on fire! Love it.
Thanks 🤙👍
What size spoon do you use
What an awesome video!
Thanks bro 🤙👍
one time I went to picnic island and the people there were targeting pinfish (to eat) needless to say I didn't stay long
What months does mackarel show up in skyway?
awesome bite! when was this?
Last week 👍🤙
What kind of rig setups were you using for those mackerel. The one with and without the bobber? I’d love to try that one day.
Just liked and Subscribed.👍
I started w/ a weight and spoon, later switched to a bobber and spoon. Both worked well 👍🤙
interesting hook they were using , what did he say its called its hard to hear him
Dont know the name, he said he cut it from an ice maker
are the sharks easy to get up on the pier or do people typically cut the line?
It wouldnt be easy at all to land a very large fish, the bridge sits high above the water.
Hey there are rod holders amongst the brigade next to the road. You would have to give some slack and use a drop net
Those mackerel are great to smoke... once you get them lit 🤣
Make it a spread is really good also
The straw thing reminds me of a gotcha plug
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NICE!!! Why do you release mackerel tho? You not like the taste?
Spanish macks are pretty good. I only keep what i can eat within 48 hours. I kept two for myself this day 🤙👍
@@floridafishorry6995awesome conservation
New sub. Tight lines 😊
Tight lines 👍🤙
What day was this recorded on?
Last week
Dude dope video Man U got my subscription for sure man keep it up💯💯💯💯 would love to take you out on the boat and fish the bay and even under the sky way💯💯 no joke
Anytime! Allways looking 4 great fishing friends 👍🤙
Mackerel are everywhere man!
Gotta love it when the mack attack 🤙👍
can we sleep overnight in the small RV?I've heard Tampa bay w/ red tide for last 2 years an the fertilizer factory dumping toxic waste has ruined the bay for fishing. it's killed saw grass/ mamals/birds turtles fish all marine life.
I’m trying to get out there on a calm day with my yak
Careful doing that because those huge freighter ships in the channel can throw up gigantic wakes.
Catch clean cook bro!
Hell yea…..for the algorithm
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God I thought you had bobber whole Time, yeah keep your line down x10 bite LMAO you could have fried chicken on other end & they'll hit it
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bait fish and dolphins and bird ppl lol
And those who hold there spinning reels upside down
The Skyway is known as the worst place to fish in the whole of the USA
SKYWAY STINKS. You need to take a online course to be allowed to fish it and you can't even sign up for it. Doesn't work. If the gear changes actually work, why do you have to take a course? It's ridiculous to risk getting a ticket and a fine for the chance to catch a crappy mackerel.
MORE RULES, MORE REGULATIONS, OVER $4.00 DOLLARS FOR EACH VEHICLE AND $4.00 DOLLARS PER PERSON, NO SIR, I WILL FISH ELSEWHERE STOP LYING
WHY DO YOU CATCH AND RELEASE, DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ON THE BRIDGE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE THOSE FISH HOME AND FEED THEIR FAMILIES, YET YOU DUMP BLOODY INJURED FISH BACK IN THE WATER, RUclipsRS I TELL YA