Catching the Stone Strait

[@zalmaflash]

Capt. Kyle, I have a favor to ask. Could you slow down just a bit on panning? By the time I figure out what we are looking at - we are somewhere else. I really enjoy the sights along the river and sights aboard the tug You used to be slower on the pan and that was great. Or not. I'll watch anyhow.

[@WEHenry]

I am retired and disabled now, but Man, I sure do love your job Captain be safe

[@marktwained]

Thank you, sir. Lots more to come. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@randyharrison5345]

@@marktwained ? Y ur jumping ships so much

[@marktwained]

I mainly relieve regular guys from boats. I prefer the schedule flexibility.

[@jimzeirke1127]

I know that river pilots are licensed by various stretches of river. But do you also have to get licensed or qualified for different horsepower or size of tow?

[@marktwained]

I’m licensed for any river, any size. Yes, there are limited licenses for 100 ton and running different areas.

[@davidoden]

Do you shove into the ground when meeting traffic in a narrow spot? Do you just back out ?

[@davidallen9526]

Capt. Could you give us some info and some pictures of those big ass spot lights you all use. I've seen them in use and damn those things can throw a bright beam of light over a mile away. THANKS CAPT!!!

[@rickygreer7288]

1,000 watt Xeon most likely Carlisle Finch

[@atlanticocean640]

Ricky Greer we use 2 lights port and starboard 1 is Xeon and other is a yellow colored light for when it’s snowing or raining it has very little reflection of snow and rain so it’s easy on the eyes. Remote/manual use

[@rickygreer7288]

I should have said Carlisle Finch or Varo.

[@dairy49]

Love the videos. Lived by the Mississippi all my life. (Wittenberg, Star Landing, Red Rock). Been on Tower Rock and caught lots of fish. In Chester now. Would love to see more of the engines and how tows are made up.

[@catherinemorris908]

I do not understand what happened with the Francis 9 years ago, please explain.

[@jolive7953]

Hey Capt., been watching your adventures for a long time. I always enjoy watching and am amazed at your driving skills, especially entering locks. Be safe and keep us updated with the beautiful sunrises. Be safe and keep the shiny side up!

[@barryhansen6854]

I'm a new subscriber from New Zealand I have a few questions to ask and if you can answer 1 is there just you on board or are their more, 2 how long do you stay on board, 3 hours of shift. I'm just interested looks like a full on job while working and responsibility.

[@chrisallen1965]

Coming at you from the future..Slow down that waving of the camera and the zooming. Brilliant work if you did...

[@keithneuman4892]

That E2MS 107 is one of my company's barges lol funny to see it in one of your videos

[@jasonmunden257]

Love the vids! I was hoping u woulda made a trip up the Missouri last season. Was hoping to chat with ya and give a big 2 handed wave. Maybe someday!

[@kingtut8381]

THANX, CAPT. WE ALL APPRECIATE VERY MUCH ALL OF YOUR VIDS. YAY !!!!!

[@michaelmurphy1315]

Sat in the chair your sitting for many of years. Had the same view. Retired now, sure do miss it. When in dought, drive it Capt.

[@johnlowe8418]

The USA is without doubt, the greatest country on the planet, and you my man have found the best number ever.. :)

[@terencegillespie6675]

Nice equipment. Looks like maritime river is going well enough. Different.

[@robfraley4210]

Love the boat swapen or just plain Going or Coming, To bad most of the crew boat pilots don’t liked to be on video 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔 What I’d REALLY like to see is the coming Alongside the Big Towboat 🚢 And yes, the Stone Straits wheel house is much smaller than Capt Andy’s boat...!!

[@geerbangr]

Ima git me a job like dat one these days.

[@sarahc2203]

geerbangr your wifey would ‘preciate dat

[@randrews7036]

Wow! That Captains quarters are nice!

[@michaelmoses7567]

Awesome video. What was the waterway restriction for. It sounded like a runaway barge.

[@johnleach7879]

OY! Kyle! Lately, your videos have been hard to start on UT.

[@escapewithjay]

did you forget to get on the boat before it left!? never had a problem paddling around the tows but i swear the crew boats were aiming for me! :^)

[@johnguz76]

How do you see in front of the ship?You can’t?

[@cecilmckinley9452]

Thanks for coming back

[@powderflint]

Who decides when a barge is not in proper shape to be used ?

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

Before I die I’d love to see all the middle and lower Mississippi. Gods country

[@allenhuebner6251]

Holy cow that Flashlight must put out at least 50 Lumens! Nice videos I sure do enjoy watching them.

[@garygardner9839]

This is what we tankerman call a trash tow.

[@headhunter306]

I see bags and clean bunk rooms. It must be crew change day lol

[@MrGeroth]

I think your job was better than mine.

[@jimad]

Fascinating - but would echo the suggestion to slow down the panning.

[@bradolsen9981]

Hey Captain Carl what’s going on there buddy Brad from Minnesota

[@dresdenangels1577]

Used to be a lot of Pokyhontas boys out there. They were a mess...good ol boys though.

[@travisrogers5181]

I won’t be back to see you good friend! I’m with golding barge line! Stay safe

[@scotabot7826]

Glad to see you back Captain!! Missed you Bro.

[@randrews7036]

Quick Question, why is the jackstaff at the rear of the tow instead of the head?

[@davidk.7264]

Thanks for the great video

[@rickygreer7288]

Rideing out on the Big Valley...Been there Done That...

[@bill330]

Love the new digs. Awesome Videos

[@bighomie_rayweezy]

That location looks familiar.....

[@tbonthered1920]

You are blessed cap !

[@bogart0420]

Vicksburg?

[@traviswalton8984]

Where u at Capt.

[@MegaTroyhamilton]

I never saw a pissed in a wheel house....lol

[@tmccarrico7187]

You need a steersman? 😂 Lol

[@dmorgan28]

👍👍👍❤️

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

I spent time on the Ergonaut once, field checking the original electronic chart created by the Corps of Engineers. Caught her at Dennis landing and down to Missouri Bend, back up to Vicksburg. Capt. Jay was on her.

[@chrisfreeman129]

Tell us the size and horsepower that these boats have.

[@rickygreer7288]

That Boat He,s on is a Dravo built some time in the 70,s at Neville Island Pa...Its anywhere between a 5,600 to 6,200 H.P. and Diamensios are 140x42...

[@chrisfreeman129]

Ricky Greer thanks for the info.

[@greengmcrob]

Love the vids. I work in vicksburg and sit out there and eat my lunch sometimes.

[@jessedickerson01]

That E2ms barge is one of ours! Awesome to see since our company is so small

[@boomerang379]

I’m assuming this is one of Charles Sarai’s boats too?

[@seantatham9960]

Awesome video

[@marktwained]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@seantatham9960]

marktwained love watching the river traffic.... just north of Derby, IN

[@milkman1944]

@@seantatham9960 You up about Magnet or Leavenworth?

[@kingtut8381]

ANOTHER GREAT ONE, CAPT. THANX A BUNCH

[@douglasvonfreund8945]

What a cool job CAP !

[@marktwained]

It has it’s moments for sure. When there is real work, or on the bad days, I generally don’t get much footage. Pictures and video are very very low on the priority list.

[@douglasvonfreund8945]

@@marktwained Thanks for taking the time their really good Vids CAP ❕🚢

[@michelevigil8887]

Always wondered how you catch a boat. Interesting.! Takes a lot of people to pull all this together. Glad to see FOX news on the TV. Go Trump!

[@mikes7639]

Trump is a fraud, bankrupt how many times ? Possibly a traitor ? How anyone believes in him is a mystery

[@marktwained]

Trump a coward and a fraud. PERIOD!

[@hunterdieckman5341]

Can I have a shout-out please?