Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
🎣 Last Cast at Skyway? Pier Closure Looms 🌉
Could Florida’s most iconic fishing spot be nearing its final days?
In this episode, we dive deep into the looming closure of the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, not just due to environmental concerns—but structural integrity issues that could threaten the future of this legendary location. Once part of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this pier has stood the test of time, storms, and thousands of anglers—but how much longer can it hold?
🏗️ We’ll cover:
• The history and significance of the pier
• Recent reports on aging infrastructure and safety concerns
• What FWC and engineers are saying
• Angler reactions and what the closure could mean for the fishing community
🎥 Join the conversation—Is this truly the last cast at Skyway? Or can it be saved?
👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fishing news, stories, and adventures.
#SkywayFishingPier #LastCast #FloridaFishing #FishingNews #PierClosure #FWC #SkywayBridge #SaltyScales
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Watch How to Use a Popping Cork: youtu.be/13ZOxU8MopE?si=XXF3OEV5jD6t0Isg
đź“Ś Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:30 – worlds longest fishing pier
0:40 – What happened to the original Skyway bridge
1:30 – Structural integrity at stake
4:20 – Patching the Skyway bridge
5:40 – What I think will happen
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🎣 Last Cast at Skyway? Pier Closure Looms 🌉
Could Florida’s most iconic fishing spot be nearing its final days?
In this episode, we dive deep into the looming closure of the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, not just due to environmental concerns—but structural integrity issues that could threaten the future of this legendary location. Once part of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this pier has stood the test of time, storms, and thousands of anglers—but how much longer can it hold?
🏗️ We’ll cover:
• The history and significance of the pier
• Recent reports on aging infrastructure and safety concerns
• What FWC and engineers are saying
• Angler reactions and what the closure could mean for the fishing community
🎥 Join the conversation—Is this truly the last cast at Skyway? Or can it be saved?
👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fishing news, stories, and adventures.
#SkywayFishingPier #LastCast #FloridaFishing #FishingNews #PierClosure #FWC #SkywayBridge #SaltyScales
V I D E O S Â Â T O Â Â W A T C H Â Â N E X T :
The secret Bait that catches everything youtu.be/pS84pMPBrQY?si=xQJDpeud9t5ZgcK8
Blindfolded Fish Taste Test: youtu.be/6D_YVvTyfeE?si=fkq6fxHMvyfZthjg
Watch How to Use a Popping Cork: youtu.be/13ZOxU8MopE?si=XXF3OEV5jD6t0Isg
đź“Ś Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:30 – worlds longest fishing pier
0:40 – What happened to the original Skyway bridge
1:30 – Structural integrity at stake
4:20 – Patching the Skyway bridge
5:40 – What I think will happen
Personal IG: instagram.com/capt_joshua_taylor instagram.com/saltyscales
Send Fan Mail Here→ Joshua Taylor P.O. Box 2062, Ruskin FL 33575
Get your Okuma gear here: Okuma Fishing Tackle →
okumafishingusa.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
NEW FISHING VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY!
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WEBSITE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Official Website → https://saltyscales.com​​​​​​​​​
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STAY CONNECTED ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Tik Tok →tiktok.com/@saltyscales Twitter → twitter.com/saltyscales​​​​​​​​​ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/saltyscales... FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/SaltyScales/... Google+ → https://plus.google.com/+Saltyscales/.... **
Use & search hashtag: #SALTYSCALES​​​​​​​​​ **
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
• Okuma Fishing Tackle → glnk.io/x9m4p/joshua-taylor
• Seakeeper →ride.seakeeper.com
• Dakota Lithium →dakotalithium.com/dl5/SaltyScales
• Power Pole → power-pole.com/​​​​​​​​​
• Aqua Auto → aquaautofl.com
• Down South Lures → downsouthlures.com/​​​​​​​​​
• FishLab → fishlabtackle.com
• Costa Del Mar → costadelmar.com
• RoadShop Marine →facebook.com/RoadshopMarineInstallations
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Inquiries: joshua@saltyscales.com
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#fishing #fishinghowto #tampabayfishing #saltyscales #saltwaterfishing
#fishingtips #fishingvideos
