DON'T Be THIS GUY On The Water...Most RIDICULOUS Tournament Day of My Life -- (A Comeback Story)

[@jerrykegel4993]

Never thought you’d stoop so low with Complaints; get over it & move on…

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Was that you in the boat? 🤔

[@mikeholbrook8309]

Jerry maybe you should get over it and move on. That was definitely not cool at all. Have you ever heard of courtesy. I think if that happened to you. You might not have appreciated it either.

[@jasontravis6098]

I bet it was Jerry's a loser

[@gointothedogs2]

Nothing wrong with sharing your experience. But sometimes people don't get the common courtesy of fishing or hunting but because cole gently mention it in passing I understand and don't want to be that person who may know but doesn't care! Coles an amazing young man

[@theonetrueeggroll4252]

bruh

[@kenjohnston2426]

I was on fish in a weed bed 10’ from shore during one tournament. A competitor boat saw us and actually cut us off by going between us and the shore, 5’ from us. He had to drive through the weed bed to keep from bottoming out. Obviously, he caught nothing, nor did we after that stunt. People seem to lose their minds when they see someone else catch a fish. I found it easier to cease fishing tournaments rather than deal with the frustrations. You handled it better than I did. You are a gentleman in a sport where there is a shortage of gentlemen.

[@brianschulte5440]

I don’t know ! I believe the guy in the boat was polite and didn’t have any intentions to move and steal the kayakers fish !

[@bigloads3600]

That's the beauty of public water.... its open to everyone

[@bradleyrussell1973]

As a kayaker myself, some of you in these comments need better insight on proper boating etiquette, along with USCG law and rule study. Suppose this small feeder creek goes for a few miles beyond the mouth where he was passed by the boater…..do you think the boater should go somewhere else because this guy was fishing in the navigation lane at the mouth?? Let him “claim” the entire creek?? Or should the boater approach at low idle, be courteous and offer to pass with the trolling motor, and continue on up to his favorite fishing area? Fishing in skinny water makes close passing necessary. Try fishing rivers and streams, and lakes during winter drawdown. That’s just part of fishing creeks, streams, and rivers. People pass. At least he didn’t flop down the trolling motor and start casting!!!

[@sadow51]

That guy was pretty polite if you ask me.

[@jamesmadison6650]

I agree. That guy could have been coming in there anyway, he doesn’t know if he was or not.

[@BoE420]

He did tell him he would lift his motor and troll by and absolutely did the opposite right over his spot 🤣

[@johnbillson3767]

uuuummmm ACKSHUALLY IM IN A TOURNAMET

[@Kroogg]

@@BoE420 He did say that but Cole said don't worry about it. Little details

[@theonlyculprit]

He should have used his trolling motor to go by, but this is one of the least offensive experiences I've witnessed on the water. It's public water, and he was out there to catch fish too. It's really not his concern whether or not you're in a tournament.

[@recreant359]

You’re not even supposed to get that close to to other watercraft, this is all basic boat licensing stuff mixed with common sense and common decency.

[@theonlyculprit]

@@recreant359 What are you talking about? It's a creek. You're gonna pass that close. There's no way to avoid it.

[@robertmceuen3630]

The boater didn't talk rude at all. It is a narrow creek, so passing close is a given. I don't think it was that offensive. But then on the other hand, the main focus of the video was not to bad moth the boater either. Both parties moved on...

[@bradleyrussell1973]

He offered to.

[@bradleyrussell1973]

@@recreant359please show where there’s ANY USCG laws regarding how CLOSE you are allowed to get to another vessel. With what you’re saying, marinas, small streams, and boat ramps are all illegal.

[@ZZ430T56]

Creek was 30ft wide?. Bass boat was idling and had to stay in the center channel. He slowed up. What was he supposed to do? Stop and watch you fish? You had miles of that same looking stuff. He didn't know you were on a school till way too late. As far as he knew, you were facing at him, and after he passed, he put trolling motor down and fished water you already fished. I don't know, maybe his crystal ball was broken that day

[@chrisr2746]

@ZZ he said the guy didnt TURN and come his direction UNTIL he saw him witha fish on so yeah. .dick move.

[@YoominYi]

He may have not seen you. The boater has the right to enter with you catching or not. In any tournament setting you have to think that may happen. There are "X" factors to fishing tournaments. Don't complain and keep fishing. Either way keep making great videos. The fishing pressure across the country is getting worse. We have to find ways to combat those struggles.

[@Trump2024musthappen]

Yup everyone kayaks no more electronics . Let the fish recoup

[@therivergiveth]

Ironically, youtube and social media "influencers" are contributing to the increased crowding.

[@gregoryrekitt9375]

Just like driving on the road; you have your reason for being on the road today and so does the other guy. You have your opinion of how the other guy is messing up your day and he has his opinion about you! Your still on the water fishin!!

[@pmm422]

Cool video!, This is an excellent demonstration on why you repair kayak hulls with plastic welding not "JB Weld" but it was an entertaining video thanks for sharing

[@wklentzman]

HOLD UP!! Weren't you the same guy that posted about an "ANGRY FISHIERMAN Thinks He "Owns" the Ocean" 6 months ago??? Please explain.....

[@COLE_and_JAY]

That’s a completely different situation. Dropping straight down on a reef that always has multiple boats on it. We weren’t even going to fish close to that guy haha. I had to move out of the way or this guy was going to run over me

[@mudkings]

The drama is real 😂😂😂

[@farmersweat4637]

😂😂

[@catchemalive]

Cole; depending on if your boat is plastic or if it’s not, you can take a torch and get a piece of steel red hot and lay it on that cracked area and melt that plastic back together. Basically just get that plastic super tacky and kinda smooth it out with that hot steel. Don’t actually put the torch to the boat though. Hope that helps.

[@chaddmcgrew1265]

use a heat gun and actually the plastic from a home depot but works well as filler. there are a few vids on it.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

Harbor freight sells a $20 “plastic welder” that is basically just a giant soldering iron with different head attachments for shaping the melted plastic. I used it to repair some plastic equipment cases for a friend. I just found an inconspicuous place on the edges of the cases to shave off “donor” plastic to repair, cracks and holes. Anyways, I would definitely try something like that before replacing a $4400 kayak. The iron softens the plastic around the crack, to fuse it together, but adding shavings of the very same plastic to it helps. It’s important that you 1) use the same type of plastic and 2) prep all surfaces with rubbing alcohol and use gloves so that you don’t introduce oil’s that would prevent adhesion or fusion. You might also want to keep a cheap little fountain pump handy that you could hook up to the battery and use like a bilge pump in an emergency.

[@jsz5003]

I have a bag of plastic shaving from when I drilled two holes for my transducer wiring. I hope I never need it but I figure it couldn’t hurt. I also made a keel guard for where his leak is. Seems to be a very vulneralble spot

[@RickyAlbury]

Your a awesome person like wish i had friends like you ,

[@joeschmo9838]

Did I read right a $4400 kayak?!?!?!?!? I'd buy a boat for that amount of money sheesh. Don't get me wrong I want a kayak to go fishing and the mobility but my end goal is a nice little boat to fish from.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

@@joeschmo9838 It's a lot!

[@chriscampbell1456]

​​@@joeschmo9838.....I'll take the $4400 for the kayak over a boat. Kayak gets bought once never needs gas or insurance which forever adds to the price of owning a boat. And the kayak reaches places a boat can't go.😂 I've personally pissed off so many boat guys as they sit there watching me catch fish they can't get to (between the shore and a tree line their boat don't fit in and too shallow for them to even try). Another plus is my car still gets 28 mpg hauling my kayak trailer. Try that hauling a heavy bass boat. Go with a quality kayak(name brands like.. Perception, Bonafide, Old Town.....etc....), add a trolling motor, and register it like you have to with a boat anyways......you won't regret it.

[@ricardoturin5858]

Really liked this video!! Yeah, your right, don't be that guy on the water!!! Ive had that happen to me alot and it really really agitates me. But you handled it well. Bravo .

[@josephpecoraro2788]

That was one of your most exciting tournament I've seen you in you got me so excited how it was going to turn out but your the MAN you ever quit. Love your videos, Joey.

[@johntartaglia2672]

Lighten up, Cole, that guy wasn't going that fast.

[@farmersweat4637]

Fr

[@frank1908]

Besides, there was actually a study on bass movement done, can't remember where, but it was over a period of like 2 years. Anyway, one of the observations they made was how unaffected bass were by boat traffic. They will move off the spot and return within around 10 minutes or so. After being caught they went right back to the general area they were caught, however, due to suspected stress responses were unlikely to aggressively feed for about 48 hours. Then they would be back to normal behavior. They also found individual bass generally go to the same seasonal spots year over year even when caught in tournaments and dropped miles from that spot. They hung around the drop off for a period of around a month or so if needs were met, but slowly made their way back across the lake and by the next year they were back in their spot.

[@TimothySparks-mt2fg]

Cole, maybe it's time to invest in a bilge pump. They're not that expensive. And are great for situations like this. I have an 18 foot fishing boat and I always make sure my bilge pump is working before I go out. Don't need to half way submerge my boat because I took on too much water. Yeah, it wasn't very "sportsman" of him to move in there on you like that, but it is public water, so you have to deal with it. I've experienced this from both sides as a tournament fisherman and as a civilian just fishing when tournament boats invaded the space I was fishing. You handled it well. Great video.

[@richardstewart9046]

Oh Cole…..😢 I really feel like if you hadn’t lost the time to boat repairs, driving around the lake, and your kindly bass boat buddy, you could have won that one! Your fishing was impeccable! Good job anyway.

[@JerryN856]

I've been a subscriber for quite some time and can't recall if I've commented before. I always enjoy just watching. But I have to say that I really admired the way that you handled your situations in this video. Keep them coming and I'll always be watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Thank you so much for the support! Everyone that knows me can tell you I’m about as non-confrontational as it gets haha, but this was definitely a very frustrating situation. I was very happy to find that the fish ended up staying put and I was able to fill my limit out in that spot! Take it easy!

[@mikeholbrook8309]

Cole there is a product called seal all. It is a great product. It dries clear and super tough you can drill it . I used it on an aluminum boat and it held for the year that I had the boat. You might consider it. Works on steel aluminum plastic glass etc. Hope it helps. Love and Respect.

[@ernestclements7398]

He could also try some flex seal!

[@bryanl4877]

Great job dealing with all of the adversity Cole! I probably would’ve packed it in after the leak issue. Way to persevere! Don’t give up on the yak because of that leak. I’ve patched several kayaks, to include my Old Towne Sportsman. Don’t mess with the liquid welds or soft patches. Other than maybe on the water emergency repairs. Get a plastic weld kit and fix it once and for all. I got my kit from Eco Fishing Shop, but I’m sure you can find elsewhere as well. Comes with everything you need including soldering iron with appropriate spade type tips, the plastic strips to weld cracks and add plastic material back in and mesh to add in for larger holes. Also works to add plastic back over thin spots where it may have been dragged one too many times along the keel. Especially if you don’t have a replaceable keel protector. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing more of those tournaments!

[@MichaelJohnson-gv5up]

Bad days make better days, keep on fishing.

[@TheWaterSwatters]

Man those days come along every now and then. I love real life, well played..great video!!!

[@tazdog4528]

While that suks to have happen you still have to remember no one owns the water. Every one has the right to go and fish where they want. Personaly when i see someone fishing a spot i try not to bother them and will move on to a different spot. To me that just common curtisy wich alot of folks seem to lack now days.

[@JE-tz4sh]

I admire how Cole handled that. Can’t say I would have been able to do the same. As the old saying goes. Never Give Up

[@dehuizhang188]

I would of started fighting the boat guy lol😂

[@dcpack]

Handled what? Some pretty lame whining on his part. Does he own that water?

[@AlphaQHard]

You wouldnt do sht bud. Youd be all passive aggressive like the loser who runs this channel

[@allengainzmma]

@@dehuizhang188Not everyone is a hardcore fisherman and I doubt the guy on the boat was being malicious. 100% understandable to be frustrated but to fight a guy when he really didn’t do anything wrong is really immature. Cole handled it great I mean I’d probably get frustrated to but you gotta just let them pass and move on with the day.

[@charlesplummer4868]

I appreciate you showing the real story. We all go through these kind of days but you stayed come and collected through it all.

[@kennethyankauer2598]

Great catching!!! Excellent keeping your cool too. A thought about your emergency re-patch job... and this comes from having been thru the US Navy's Damage Control Training School, Pearl Harbor, HI several times... I believe patching on the OUTSIDE of your hull, where the water pressure is attempting to push upwards and inwards INTO your hull, would result in a more firmly set patch. Just saying... I in fact effected a temporary emergency repair to a rubber canoe, decades ago, with an ordinary piece of bubble gum, which permitted completion of our journey that day. ,

[@Nate_Higgins]

That's unbelievable with that boater. I always carry a big car wash sponge in my front hatch. Looked like one of those days, but you showed great perseverance and attitude. Thanks for sharing.

[@bradleyrussell1973]

If I have to go around you because you have a creek blocked off, and I do so as courteously as this guy did, and you hit me with a damn sponge, you better bring some Gorilla tape and fiberglass repair kit. You’ll hit the wrong mf with that sponge some day, and wish you hadn’t.

[@StonerCreek74]

A grown man not knowing how to properly patch a kayak absolutely blows my mind.

[@farmersweat4637]

Fr😂😂

[@LaYarddog]

Cant tell you how many times I've had days like yours. Glad to see you power through it. I really don't think I would have allowed that guy to go by me without giving him an earful. Total disrespect and unsportsmanlike.

[@team3d180]

😂😂😂😂

[@mwcarr6759]

Not a smart thing to do lol Your out in the middle of nowhere, big boat little kayak , guess who wins . I have both a Bluesky 360 pro , SW125 and a nitro bass boat , what he did was go buy slow in a public waterway . Nothing wrong with that in a small area , you don't own the water .

[@MichaelBiltjinitis]

Cole, kayaks are made from a heat formed plastic which means a home depot bucket it the right type of plastic and the right color to MELT your kayak back together. Use a hot iron bar and a small propane torch and your in business. Good luck.

[@903fishing]

Nice brother

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Thanks amigo!!!

[@sonnyjs15]

I graduated in Old Town, ME. Every boat they make has an index card with all its info and goes into a giant record room. Best of the best. Hard working and prideful. Heart of the town. Patriots.

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Awesome!!! I love my kayak and can’t really picture myself in anything else!

[@501speedcrew9]

Your video shows the boat coming before you catch that fish..

[@mikewilhelm6951]

The character you showed under pressure was admirable. You maintained your cool and pulled out a great limit. My guess is the guy in the bass boat caught little or nothing. Keep on doing what you do. God bless!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Educated guess?? You must have saw something no one else did in this video.

[@thepolkster46]

The guy with the finest crappie/bass boat ever made and he has to paddle his invertible bubble boat around trying to look like he is having fun with no room, no stability, no speed, geeeeeez, just lay it on the window sill and slam the window on it ! When using anything that needs to stick to your plastic boat , scuff the area so the epoxy has something to hang on to. like 60 grit sandpaper by hand, scratch it in a cross hatch and it will stick.

[@bobbytodd5846]

Great job Cole, you hung in there throughout. God bless you guys

[@DonTharp]

Hey lad, go to auto parts store, buy black RTV oil and gas resistant, can cure under water as well. That area will never leak again. The tensile strength is far above what our kayaks are made out off. It will last longer than the boat.

[@MsKindaSorta]

Enjoyed this one a lot! 4th place after the day you had? Proud of ya, Son. Hey when the vibe is gone it’s gone. Good on ya for trusting your gut and leaving that first spot. Turned out that Dbag did ya a favor. Your boat is still good just fix the hole properly and you’re golden. Great turnaround Cole.

[@gointothedogs2]

It was good to see all the things that can happen while tournament fishing. I hope you never forget to be better prepared with hydration next time!!! Heat stroke is so serious and not worth it! I enjoyed watching and those fish were pretty nice.

[@miccorockstar1]

yeah man im in the camp where you dont own the river. you dont know if you were gunna get the fish or not before he went through, chill and calm is the way.

[@JodyHarris-c4g]

That’s what you get when fishing public water. It’s aggravating but just because your fishing that creek doesn’t mean it’s closed to everyone else.

[@wisdomcalls2475]

“It’s not a destination, it’s what you learned along the way.” You’re a trooper cole 💪🏼

[@scottjordon]

Flex tape Cole!!! $15 for a roll and it works!! Don’t get me wrong the water proof JB weld is great stuff but after you put it on go over it with a piece of Flex tape!! It works for me and my Jon boat!! 😊

[@cuz129]

I grew up fishing Spadra Creek on Lake Dardenelle. Caught my first six pounder there, as well as my first eight pound bass. Lots of fond memories from nearly 50 years ago! Always fun fishing with you, Jay!

[@richbelveal2485]

You did the smart thing. People are crazy now with road rage and hate videos everywhere. You did right just keep cool keep fishing and move one. Good job.

[@billmccullough2323]

There have been so many times that people in boats, jet skis, kayaks and even paddle boards have disturbed my fishing when I was in places in my kayak that a boat or jet ski would have to really work at getting into. Being courteous to another fisherman on the water should just be a standard behavior. I have even had boats that seemed like they were attempting to swamp my kayak with their wakes. Come on people, be better than that. This isn't complaining, it is observing how some people can behave poorly. Cole, even though you had some adversity, you worked through it like a champ. You may not have won the tournament, you are winning in life!!! Go home, enjoy your family and get ready to leave some fish with sore lips on the next time out!!

[@robertcrowe6800]

Wow! What a day lol. Good recovery!! Love this channel!!

[@Brett235]

I fish for crappie and catfish mainly and I keep everything legal to keep. I had caught a nice largemouth while crappie fishing once and threw it in the live well. A bass fisherman seen me and said "hey, aren't you going to throw that bass back?!". I said no, why would I do that? I caught it and I'm going to eat it. Same way with hunting. If I shoot it I'm going to eat it.

[@paleskinoutdoors385]

Have you ever tried using the two oart plastic weld to plug the hole ? Sand it and mix the plastic weld and apply. It cures quick. I also place a couple big pool noodles inside the kayak to help keep it a float in case of something like that

[@COLE_and_JAY]

We need to try it! Thanks for the tip!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

No way he turned into that creek from a full run because he saw you catch a fish. Secondly, he offered to drop his trolling motor and come by , but you told him to just come on with his outboard. The guy was obviously already heading up the creek beyond where you were fishing. That’s the bad part of fishing in normal navigation routes in skinny water. We deal with lake drawdowns here in winter, where EVERYONE that goes by you is literally within arms reach. You can’t claim an entire feeder creek by fishing at it’s mouth in a kayak. Skinny water fishing.

[@FishingwithOleDad]

Thats just fishing.....OMG! yall kayak guys are something else........

[@BossNotes]

Aren’t they , they’re a special breed from my experience. Dole was just being a cry baby just curious what cole expected the bass bait gut to do to make coke happy ? I’ve own a couple of these just to use on small body’s of water that my bass boat wound go ! And why would he just quit fishing when the boat go , these fish usual,y don’t give a damn about a boat passing a area unless your digging up the bottom of the damn lake ! He was just being VERY PETTY !

[@notacyborg]

@@BossNotes I mean, guy said he'd use his trolling motor to go by and he didn't. So he was kind of an ass.

[@joshbrandstadter9297]

"We don't need no shoes. We just need four more bass." Love it! Nice content! Glad I stumbled upon your channel. I will be watching more!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Yep, there are those where they'll crowd you ought of a hole too. Which if you have those types, when they ain't looking, hook a fish throw it out and that'll be enough for them to see you reeling them in, where you live them away from where you'd prefer. Be careful some will shoot at ya.

[@johnbaker4847]

Better coverage than ""BASS-PRO ELITE" Good video, nice fish'n, kayak challenges, Good Finish! We should all have a day like this! 👍🎣❤️😝🎣🇺🇲

[@joekesler8014]

i have the same kayak, i installed a bilge pump just for that reason, thought i saw your bubles coming from your patch

[@ernestclements7398]

I'd patch it from the outside, with some fiber glass cloth and resin that way the patch would never fail, cheaper than a new yak, and with two under 3 years old you might feel a little bit of a pinch, now and again.

[@MsKindaSorta]

Yup. Always patch from outside

[@matthewtewksbury9479]

Yes . Gator patch . Fiberglass reinforced resin patch . They are amazing . I patched a lightbulb sized hole in my yak . They make keel gaurd patches too to protect the keel from getting holes .

[@PNguyen16]

Positive guy and good for you for handling that really well. My short tempered self would have not been nice.

[@Jonigmickna]

Way to keep fishing 🎣!! 👏👏👏

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

I carry a lighter fluid charged potato popper 🎉 filled with dog poo for special occasions like this.😂

[@comiketiger]

Great video! That's the way to stay with it! You came so close to the third place mark. Can't wait to be with you the next time! Loves and hugs to your sweet family. 😊😊 I'm proud of you Cole! Good job. God bless all here.

[@daveyboy8907]

People are something else these days..I had a guys lure touch my boat one time after a guy saw me catching fish...Can you imagine casting a lure at someones boat?

[@Gstar5150]

I've accidentally done it before when fishing bridges, and boats come through where your tryna shoot sometimes they deserve it when they come up close where people are bank fishing how else they gonna learn their lesson. I've even had them drive through right after I cast and my line hasn't even sunk yet so their trolling motor just rips my rig off.

[@daveyboy8907]

@@Gstar5150 assholes,some people are rude and deserve what they get...We were on a huge lake with open water everywhere and I was on a school of musky when this guy did it.

[@Bass_attack7755]

​@@Gstar5150boats have right of way. Bank fisherman need to know that. However if they come up and fish when your there first that's a d bag move and can be an issue.

[@Gstar5150]

@@Bass_attack7755 yeah exactly they don't have right of way when I'm literally casting directly in front of them, douchebaggery at it's finest.

[@aaronsmith3032]

That's how the Asians fish where I live.

[@rubybridges5820]

Keep pounding! Cole good 👍 job. Rude bass boaters.

[@daveholte7658]

Well done. Makes my day to watch great fishing videos. Fisherman are a unique creature. Fish On

[@robohippy]

Watched this the other day, and after thinking about it, it made me flash back to that misadventure with your wife a year or so ago when she got very dehydrated. Be very careful out there. NEVER go out without water and food. Just like when you sweat you lose electrolytes, you also burn carbohydrates. Both need to be replenished! You start to make far more mental errors when either or both are lacking!

[@glennterry5476]

Nice fishing Cole.

[@dianebrigraj1869]

❤keep up the good work my love support and blessings always 🎉

[@Itchin2Fish]

Cole the Conqueror! What a crazy day. Love boaters, they can literally motor to any place on the lake, but want to pull up on us. The patch looked big on screen, but look into plastic welding. Also they sale plastic keel guards, that you might be able to use for that hole on the outside for an additional layer.

[@firemedic5100]

I'm glad you enjoy tournament fishing. Not something that I was ever interested in doing. I always fish to eat, and I never have time to do that even. But I love to watch you having a decent time fishing. Better luck at the next tourney.

[@chrishankins905]

That was a lot of fun. Thanks for taking us along

[@davidarcher3300]

You handled it like a Pro

[@sylviadarbe3389]

Cole, just a suggestion...get flex tape or the spray. Believe me it works. Or keep 2 kits of the patch you used. As you said, check your kayak the afternoon before and get it all ready for whatever. It's great to watch your videos.

[@outsideourlane4295]

Love that last area you were in, I’ve done a couple videos with the same exact background. Way to hang in there Brother!!

[@roberthern1111]

Omg..I keep to myself , as much as possible, but that douchebag, I would’ve lost my shit. Apologies for language. Love y’all’s channel and much respect to how you handled the situation!

[@cavemanbum]

13:25 - I had a 2" gash in the bottom of my Pelican Bass Raider last season, and I was able to fix it with West System 655-8 G/flex Epoxy Adhesive. It's a phenomenal product that I think would work better than JB Weld.

[@jackieparks4035]

Im so glad you stayed calm with those rude guy's in the bass boat, a friend of mine who was a guild on Wiess lake in Centre Al.ask some pleasure boaters to quit circling his boat and clients while he was on a guilde d trip, they laughed at him and made another, well Sam Heaton run them down , jumped into their boat, beat them with a boat paddle and is still on the crappie fishing channels on Outdoor Channel and Pursuit Channel.. He's a good man,just doesn't take lip from smart mouths!!!

[@debbybailey1809]

You saved your day! It was a struggle with all the obstacles. Nice to get third

[@Z71Ranger]

You can plastic weld that leak with a good soldering gun... That's a easy fix...

[@rickcole2301]

Get the kayak fixed. We don't have to worry about it the next time. Don't be a hillbilly gave me weld that don't work for everything. You know you could probably get that flex seal. Probably help and stay in place

[@theFLshark]

Get a PTEX stick at a snowboard shop to fix the hole. That's what we used to use on skis and snowboards. I hear that works better than JB Weld. Just light the PTEX stick and let it drip on the hole or crack to seal it up.

[@RobertWhitaker-pd9pk]

Unbelievable! Way to grind! Most would give up.

[@dhunterwetahook3995]

Good that you kept your head down and not give up, congratulations

[@marthaharken1151]

Just wanted to say I Am so proud of you. Just like the old saying when life gives you lemons make lemonade. Thats exactly what you did.

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Thanks Meemaw!!!

[@bigrich6750]

I’m not sure what the problem is. He was courteous and even asked if you wanted him to put the trolling motor down to go past. What’s he supposed to do - give you the whole creek? I fish in the Gulf and boats will come from miles away and pull up right next to you if they think you’re on a private reef. It goes with the territory.

[@DougRowan_photography]

Flex Seal FTW lol You def handled that guy much better than I would have.

[@jodyrogers8725]

Thank you for your posts. Hey, Y'all planning on doing a big ole feature on the huge draw down of Lake Conway? Could be cool to see the effects over the long haul. Thanks again.

[@vafishingandoutdoors6432]

You showed the most professionalism

[@fmeach7711]

Way to show your Class and do the right thing. Good example to others how to fight through adversity.

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Cole. That guy was a idiot. Glad you stayed calm Just wasn't going your way Nice fish after a rough start. God bless and love yall ❤❤

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Why was he an idiot???? He was kind, and offered to go by with his trolling motor. It’s a very narrow creek, so passing by closely goes with fishing it. You can’t claim a creek to yourself!! It was just bad timing and luck that another boat was coming into the creek at the same time he sees surfacing bass in the navigation lane.

[@jimk4267]

I see your point. But I too would have thought you were fishing towards him. He should have dropped his tm. And when he found out you were heading the other way I would have tm'd back past you and went somewhere else. I spend 95% of my time in shallow river areas and have had my share of confrontations with disrespectful people. But in the end, it doesn't really seem to mess up the fish the vast majority of the time. Occasionally it helps!!! Good luck!

[@Vse_yob]

I’ve experienced worse. Boats flying right by kayakers at 30+ mph. This bullshit is pretty regular where I fish. At least this guy slowed down for you.

[@fishingfreak9734]

Nice job. AS far as your cameras overheating, maybe you should make a small sun shroud over the rear cam, you should also get get an Arctic Air Sunshield Hat to shade your body cam. Congrats on your limit.

[@phatsnack]

That boat set the mood for the day.. of course anything bad that can happen.. will.. nice fishin though

[@webeforjesus6275]

Can you melt some milk jug or left over hdpe in the hole because it is supposed to make a perfect bond to each other. I've fixed deep scrapes on the bottom of my kayak with it and it seems rock solid. It has to be hdpe though like a milk jug or a cutout you have left over from your kayak. Theres plenty of videos on it and it should stay fixed after you do that.

[@richardrobinson675]

Get you some stuff called quick steel just clean the spot and apply it in the crack and it shouldn’t leak any more

[@cuz129]

I remember patching canoe holes on the Buffalo River with chewing gum. In cold water gum becomes as tough as J.B. Weld!

[@piercedriver1]

Get the regular JB weld black 2 part mix, put some on it then a little square of household screen, mash it in let dry thrn put another coat over that, use plenty and cover twice the area as the first coat. That should hold it.

[@stobbinsboy]

Hey, I think we've all had days like this. You did a better job keepin your cool than I would've! Strong work and nice castin!

[@Birdman60100]

Jay I have been fishing from a kayak for over 30 years with the same kayak. Had to patch a number of times . I have found that boot glue is the best patch you can get .

[@COLE_and_JAY]

Definitey got to try that! Thanks!