Craziest Day Ever Ends in Boat Crash! - FAIL

[@MongoFishing]

Yesterday I had some random guy ask me fishing questions at the ramp while I was doing my pre-launch routine. I had never seen this guy before, I didn't know him. It caught me off guard and like I said, interrupted my pre launch routine up a little. Nothing to be concerned with right? I decided to be nice and told this stranger to go grab his gear and hop in, I was going to take him bass fishing. So we get out there and had been fishing for about 30 minutes and I noticed the boat felt really sluggish. That's right, I forgot to put the plug in. We ran back to the bank bilge pump blasting. I was mad and embarrassed. "Ken" told me that his brother says he is bad luck on a boat and he apologized. I was not mad at him though. He didn't do anything wrong. All he did was ask a few questions. I was going to call it a day and go home since I was mad at myself but instead I fixed the problem, regrouped, cleared my head, decided to continue fishing. Eventually I was able to put Ken"on his first lipless crankbait bass ever. I too could have ended my day on a bad note but I didn't. It felt great watching Ken catch that bass.

[@Balls119]

Mongo Fishing putting somebody on a fish with something other than a bobber and worm is the best feeling! My friends first bass was on a frog and it felt so good to see him slam that fish

[@donausmus4281]

Had my trailer hauling/hook up routine interrupted twice, both causing extensive damage but luckily no injuries.

[@blackbassangler]

Best way to prevent the plug booboo is to put the plug on your boat’s keychain. If you go to start your boat and there’s a plug still on it...

[@MrMcHoodoo]

Way to go Mongo! #winningways

[@TheReelTravisScott]

I subbed to your channel because of this story. I'll be watching the videos soon!

[@oldhickory3028]

Some days everything is tested. You and Tim set a great example of how to control your temper, staying humble and positive. You guys put your heads down stayed focused and ground out the day which paid off. This video speaks greatly to both you and Tim's character. Stay safe and God bless.

[@maxmaguire5225]

When does the Tactical Heron channel start?

[@asheykamp]

Not soon enough.

[@CallUrDrop]

Funny I caught one of those black feathered, green footed, red eye’d demon ducks today. Went after my bait and snagged its foot. Was able to free it without hurting it I think.

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

It happens

[@Bobo0818ml]

@@CallUrDrop you should be glad you are still here

[@6dangerousdon6]

Glad you shared your bad day with us. At least its Wednesday and not Monday ,BADD way to start the week. Haters will be haters but the majority of us enjoy watching you guys kill it. Keep rippin lips bros.

[@hitmonkey2984]

Well at least you got another species crossed off the list.

[@onemomthreedads]

True reality of bass fishing. But grinding through the bad days, and continuing to follow your passion, makes it all worth it. I really enjoy the fail videos, just as much as the giant videos. Thanks guys👍

[@Z3rks3]

I would have followed that guy all day fishing his spots.

[@patwalker9890]

RE: that Nitro fool. That's the one good thing about getting older. I'm in my mid 60's and would have not let it go. I would have motored over and let them know exactly what they had done and how I felt about it. Somebody has to be the one to call them out, and an old crusty guy like me will be happy to do it! Another great video.

[@neilavellino905]

Great video My personal best day ever was after the boat I borrowed had an engine failure after dragging to Canada. I rented a boat and found a wind blown rock cliff and caught 150 fish. Never give up! Stay positive great advise! Thank you for the great videos! You guys are the best of all time on you tube!

[@donausmus4281]

You practiced great restraint with the early morning jerk.

[@5winder]

Right? I'd be feeling guilty about sinking his boat.

[@catdogc5024]

The way you two fish together is amazing! You both are so in sync. Whenever I fish with people it’s just getting slapped with rods and lures all day

[@drewfarmer4088]

OMG I'm so sorry guys. What a day! I'm still laughing about the ten guys who dislike the vids more religiously then the ones who like the vids. 👏👏👍

[@drakeaamold9758]

God is good

[@Hiei1029]

That guy in the beginning would have had a issue that day. I got a short fuse with stuff like that.

[@briancole6550]

I think I would have invented a few new words for that guy... after pulling along side him. Clearly he needed to be "educated". What is wrong with people???

[@talltimber4577]

I wish someone would do that to me! I have a 17 ft bass tracker that I tig welded back to life. My tracker would look good sitting on his front deck. I have very little in this boat and I own a tig welder. I have zero tolerance for people who do that kind of shit.

[@nathanread8000]

Man. Some days you should just stay home and chill. Crazy.

[@mohunter68]

Yeah there are a different class or of assholes on the water, some have a certain amount of respect and many others don't.

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Jarred Monaco that’s when you slowly back up to em, and then gun it

[@theramblingbard]

Showing us your tough days is super important. Thank you for this.

[@darrylshisler2636]

Great positive attitude. I have experienced bad days, and you cannot rewrite the past, so learn from it, laugh at it, and enjoy the new moments available

[@jaredkemperfishing]

I'm glad you guys are ok and sometimes you just have a bad day but I'm glad you share the good, the real, and the bad with us. Your pb herring was hillarious..lol..almost caught one myself once. You guys rock, on to better days!

[@larrystolzman9337]

Matt & Tim: Sad to see you go through so many weird things in one day. It reminded me of a Shakespeare tragedy. You know the one that goes “to beck or not to beck that is the question”. Thanks for keeping us grounded.

[@khristine51]

Persistence and perseverance, hats off to you and you still caught fish. I have too many fails and not get one bite lol. That hurts, but I still get out there. Love the vids, glad no one was hurt and thanks for always sharing and teaching!

[@nickmcdaniel5676]

Bad days make us appreciate the good days. Different lake, different luck. Just how it goes. Glad everyone is ok. Keep up the good work!

[@Danyang1]

That guy at the start, oh man lol people just do crazy things. Glad you guys stayed positive and regrouped and still ended on a good note!

[@kimehunt4501]

You two are clearly the coolest fishermen ever. I loved this video because every video you make humbles me, this one makes me feel a bit better about my dumb ass mistakes. Love you two winter is coming and in a month or so you are all I have until Spring. Be safe out there!

[@gwdirty]

I have never understood why anybody thumbs down a KZbin video that was clearly made to provide helpful information and entertainment. If you like it, thumbs up, if not, don’t watch it.

[@donniemcmasters1610]

Man I have had days where I snag everything in the lake. Even lost a couple rods. Got snagged started drifting in my kayak. Got tangled in all my gear. To stubborn to cut line lost the setup. I don't love fail videos but it's nice to see the hard days too. Love your videos guys.

[@alwayz_be_cullin]

Just watched this video. Reminded me of another video you did not to long ago when you lost a big fish. In both you say how it’s not worth losing your cool and I appreciate that. I was just at a KBF tourney on CL. Lost my kicker fish on day 1. Didn’t make a big fuss, threw back out and ended up getting another decent one to round out my day. Point being, and like you had said in the video; had I made a big deal about it and lost it I might have never gotten that final fish in order to be competitive for day 2. Guess what I’m trying to say is thank you for posting all you guys do, good and bad. Hope this reaches you well. Have a great weekend coming up and a good Labor Day. Be well, and tight lines.

[@ztemde978]

Love the stories. Sometimes fishing is less about catching the big ones and more about creating memories. Take care guys!

[@larryjones5295]

You think they would mark that road bed somehow !

[@norcalbassassassin1590]

Right! That actually has me a little nervous on the boat out there now

[@OhMySack]

The entire Delta Complex is loaded with areas like that. I wouldn't be surprised if that escapade Matt and Tim went through was simply just out of Frank's Tract. I was on a boat literally every single day for 2 straight months, no days off, while doing a Salmon Migration survey for DWR a few years ago. Some of it in the middle of the night as it was predicated, in part, on tidal influences. We ranged between Clifton Court Forebay, Stockton, the confluence of the Sac and SJ rivers, to Antioch and virtually every inch in between. We encountered an incredible number of unmarked navigational hazards such as this. We learned the delta incredibly well but that is one place that you must be super aware. One of the perks was I had my bass boat in a slip where we based our workboat. I'd come in from a long haul of recording data, tie up the work boat and jump in my bass boat right next to it and go slay the Bass to my heart's content.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Blue Heron PB!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 totally made my day thanks again Matt and Tim.

[@Dylan_Miller]

Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to know other people have bad days also haha. You can really learn a lot about someone when you see how they handle bad days.

[@MOTOX527]

Man I got a good chuckle out of this haha! I absolutely love watching you guys, you 2 guys have thought me so much this past year and my fishing is getting even better, every time I go out I feel more confident, knowing what to throw on what rod and when, judging conditions and realizing when somethings not working, and most of all instilling confidence in lures I never even wanted to try. This year is gonna be all about coming out of my comfort zone and throwing this big baits most people say “you’re not gonna get anything with that”. It’s nice to see that you guys are just normal people too and have bad/crazy days too. Keep up the good work!

[@jameshiggins5829]

Great video Matt, what a day. It sounds like a a couple of times my brother and I went fishing up in Minnesota, but we survived and are still fishing.

[@patrickwest9046]

Thanks for being real and sharing screw ups. My day started with a 6' gar biting my 6 inch Bull Shad swim bait. Got the fish to the boat and while trying to unhook him with the pliers, the fish broke the line with its teeth and swam away with my $60 swim bait. Being mad, I decided to go to a new spot but forgot the lift the trolling motor. Broke the shaft on my Fortrex and basically missed the spawn and post spawn as my Champion 210 sat in the shop for 5 weeks waiting for trolling motor parts. Lesson learned! Won't be doing that one again and just realize life happens!

[@ericchappel5727]

I had a heron come after my top water a couple weeks ago. I never knew they would actually try to eat it! Great video guys, and even greater patience...

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Awesome video Matt. Love the narrative as well. Glad you pulled through it all. We've all had crazy days. Yours was definitely top of the list.

[@tdorjee59tibet]

Thank you for always making videos full of knowledge and positive personalities.

[@eddguido635]

Danng I thought my bad days were bad! Lol you guys are awesome always learning something every video doesn't always involve how to catch fish. You guys are teaching us how to have a good time and to keep our heads down and keep grinding no matter how much you fail! Keep up the good work!!

[@dckayakfishing9387]

Unreal guys .. you still kept a smile on regardless of the day you had ! thanks for sharing this video

[@greigbw]

You guys are great....because you keep it real. I so enjoy your escapades and tutorials. I've learned a lot from you guys (an old dog learning a lot of new tricks!) and appreciate the hard work you do bringing us all of this excellent content. Fish on Bro's!

[@pro-amm-manflogs2161]

Wow the world we live in... major discipline on your guys part. You both seem like some really good guys,i grew up fishing hidden valley😉 and clear lake

[@pro-amm-manflogs2161]

This was in 1992 ,but yeah i grew up on spyglass rd. In hidden valley. My back yard was the 8th or 9th hole pond literally. Fished the golf course ponds every day ,run from security lol i was in the first group of kids to go to coyote valley elementary.

[@pro-amm-manflogs2161]

Love your videos btw lol gave you my life story......awkward

[@brucebroadwater8198]

Love the way you keep it real. Thanks for all the videos and information. Grounded my 24’ pontoon last week, wedged hard b/n two huge rocks. Holes in pontoons, but worse was the beautiful bass boat with bright blue talons ignoring my horn and waving flag. Oh, and day started by forgetting my coffee and my hearing aids...no blood and I am able to fish another day...

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Good video guys. We've all had those days...some people more than others. The Heron release was epic. Nice fluke fish.

[@1ts3asy]

Hahaha. You guys can deal with anything! Keep on keeping on Tim and Matt!

[@jamesmurray6348]

Aw man you had it rough. At least you salvaged it. Even with all that bad it's still better than a good day at work.

[@bryongliege8090]

Not that I like to see y'all fail, but it helps knowing that professionals have those days too. Thanks y'all.

[@mosephfistergoodntave]

Been watching for months now and learned a lot from y'all,it's good to see the real side to running after something you are passionate about!! As we say here in bama "keep moving and let go" life is to short to focus on the screwy days love you dudes keep it coming

[@proteusxavier9477]

Matt, as tragic as it is, you had me in stiches. A blue heron! Sometimes it's what makes life worth livin'. LOL But yeah, that Nitro guy.....man.....I guess he could've been fishing a tournament... I'm sorry about your boat though. That just plain sucks. I'm still glad you made this video, because you needed to talk about it. Definitely handled it better than I would have!

[@PaulBegnocheJr]

Had days like this. Props for keeping the positive attitude. One morning I went to get out. My truck tire was flat had the boat all hooked up ready to go. So I fix the tire, then I’m heading to lake. Stop at a tackle store put gear in boat go to get off boat in lot and fell right on my butt in parking lot. Laugh it off head to the lake someone cuts me off so to not crash had to go up a curb and my trailer axle bent thought it was good enough to make it up the road and tire explodes. Had to call flat bed to tow boat and trailer. They brought my boat home so we ended up going out I. My buddies champion instead and then had a decent day of fishing. Just have to laugh it off.

[@Tylerbone96]

6:45 when Tim said ok I felt that deep inside. I have done that exact same “ok” more than I care to admit

[@arsola74]

Brou I almost lost it when I saw that boat speed past you and made a a U turn. Props to you for keeping it together

[@goodolmanny8198]

Wow. What a day. Didn't know you guys liked fly fishing. 😂😂😂😂😂 You're absolutely right tho Matt. Sometimes these grey clouds just decide they wanna sit over your head all day long. Eventually they move out tho. I've had a few days where things just dont go right, I go fishing and I end up catching something that just makes me smile. Love the video. Thanks for it!!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

That release had me smile harder than any other fish video moment. Almost, brought me to tears. By, me, they poach bluegill and sometimes to quick. Can relate. Love it. What a thumbnail. THose moments make days with a blank….ok. Imo 🌵🧀🐠

[@garyperrine3619]

Glad your both all right. You help a negative fisherman get more positive with each video.

[@lipripperzt.v.9594]

Truly great video man, glad you and Tim were ok, and the boat was not messed up. Way to keep positive and not let the negative get you off your game.

[@joshv1205]

The guy in the Nitro is one of the people who gives you a thumbs down on every video lol!

[@andrewwolf4963]

Joshua T Valley right lol Or he was pissed off at someone else heading home saw the guys of tactical pulled a U and thought hmm maybe they’d fish with me and Matt and Tim were like this asshole hahaha

[@jaythus3181]

Its always the guys in nitro boats tho, i swear they are the bmw drivers of the water, no offense to the rare breed of good drivers that drive bmws btw, just the stereotypical ones

[@craigkellam1580]

@@andrewwolf4963 He probably just wanted an autograph.

[@ForAnglers]

You call this a fail video but to me you had an awesome story to tell and I love the fact that you stayed positive and turned it around. I always say it could have been worse, at least you guys still got some nice fish and got home safe. And I'm not going to lie but that grey heron bit was rather funny and not an experience many if anyone else will ever have and at least the bird got away safe and well. Keep bringing us the great content, love you guys.

[@bigmoemedina313]

Matt and Tim what a freaking video experience this was! OMG!! So glad the day ended the way it did cause after all the failures I wanted togo to bed sucking My thumb! LOL!! Great story teller you are Matt!! Please stay safe you guys are still in my prayers after that incident you guys had on the road awhile back. God Bless.

[@greggpatterson802]

seriously love your videos man. and those striper bites! a bad day fishin is still better than a good day workin..stay blessed

[@rolanddelapp9628]

Great story,with the perfect ending. Loving it guys! Keep up the great work, thank you! Cheers from an OREGON BASS ANGLER!

[@jayvang33]

I gotta give you credit for being super patient with that boat comin in like that.

[@jefferystarn6038]

Now that is a fail beginning of the day but glad you went back out and redeemed yourself, you guys are an inspiration and hope to one day have the knowledge that you do to catch those monster fish, thanks for all the videos and keep it up!!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

The Harron cracked me up. When you first got it to the boat I thought it had swallowed your bait and I felt bad for it. Glad u were able to turn him lose. Great vid though lol. Those days happen to us all. Love y’all. Keep up the great work

[@blackstonii2032]

I think dude at the beginning was without a doubt the most annoying part of ur day, but grounding the boat had to hurt lol sucks man! Glad to hear it all worked out in the end!!!! Keep the great content coming guys!!

[@JuzTheTip]

Once again great content from the best fishing channel on the KZbin.. Love you guys!

[@_d.lok.s_dee-lokes761]

Glad you still had a good day after the bad parts of your day bro. Much love and respect. Love ypur cideos

[@OldLadyAngler]

wow. that road!! WTH??? Nice release on the blue heron! And yes..... way to hang in there and make it a great day!

[@rdo075]

Awesome story and message, you guys are great keep up the great videos🙌

[@epicrick]

That's all you can do, laugh and know you'll have another great story to tell in the future. Even a bad day on the water beats anyday working inside.

[@MrMcHoodoo]

Great video Matt! Truly awesome attitude! Anyone who has ever fished has had days when everything goes wrong. You and Tim teach us how to better anglers better than just about anyone out there and I think this might be the most valuable instruction I have seen. Success does not come from circumstances or actions, it comes from having the right attitude. I applaud Tactical Bassin for having the grit to show the tribulations as well as the triumphs! #lifelessons

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

This makes me feel so much better lol I have a lot of days where I feel like everything is going sideways. Very inspirational to see y'all keeping your cool. Hard to imagine that I'd be as clear headed about that dude that completely wrecked your spot lol

[@BillaBong1]

Still till this day and video. I still find your videos always interesting and i still love staying tune to it. Yaw will alwayz get 2 thumbs up from me.

[@simplecircuit]

Catching a bird is one of my greatest fears on the water. We have ospreys and herons here. Ive had both take swipes at top waters. Luckily I’ve never hooked up. As for the keel guard deal... we’ve all been there. I hasn’t put the bounce buster on my trolling motor and hit some rough water. The motor bracket absolutely smashed the butts of a couple rods (megabass Aaron Martens included). Glad to see you had enough daylight left to get it turned around. Great message.

[@chriscosby51]

hey these days happen brother..but it makes the times that everything goes right that much more special. Awesome fluke stuff was so worth it plus a bonus pb on a great blue heron lol appreciate the vid.

[@haydenwright6707]

Yep, days like this are what build positive mental attitude😂 worst weekend I ever had was a 2 day tournament where we blew out our trolling motor on day 1 at the launch and had to fish with an anchor all day, and then on day 2, hit a rock on plane, blew out our engine in the middle of the lake, and had to troll all the way back since no one would stop to help us. Just makes you appreciate the days when everything is going right even more!

[@MajScrewUp]

Great video. Glad some others have days like I do. Thanks

[@urbanbassslayers]

The first small wood crankbait I made got eaten by a duck on a first cast. It had great action, good enough that it got snapped off.. Crazy days on the water is what keeps us going! Great Video as always!

[@gbproductions9611]

Good stuff Tim and Matt. Matt your a trip , good to see your comical side. That worked out ok with the herring - lol could have been much worse. Good work freeing him . Tight line boys, keep up the great work !

[@richhenderson6990]

In my family, we call a day like that “making memories”. And boy do we have a lot of memories that we’ve made.

[@coachlance1420]

Awesome. Real kind of day. Love the positive vibes! Always coached my players that 90% of the game is mental. Well so is fishing! Stay positive the world needs it.

[@WVkayakfishing]

Haven’t caught a fish in nearly 2 weeks. Was pretty down with myself and needed to see this video. Tomorrow is a new day.

[@clintskala26]

I"ve had heron attack frogs before but i never caught one. Just recently had a day where i went to a local river and the current was so fast i couldn't fish. I put the boat on the trailer headed about 17 miles back towards home hit a reservoir that i typically don't do well on and proceeded to hammer smallies on a fluke style bait. Lemonade out of lemons. Great story Matt expressions on your face as your describing the day priceless....lol

[@bobbarnhill8557]

Replace the Nitro guy with a Wake boat and you have my day during the summer. Jerking the bait away from the fish is common. Once I started fly fishing it has helped me to over come the visual strike and wait for the rod to load up. Nice video as usual!

[@DanielSilva-on9ee]

If you were to tell someone you never met the stuff you& tim went thru that day, they wld hv said BS, but the footage Does'ent lie....what a crazy Day.... #unreal... Keep up the AMAZING stuff I've Learned from you Guy's....

[@sstig13]

There are always those few people who are just jealous as hell lol. I enjoy the vids and have learned a ton watching them.

[@dacongj]

Crazy day! Glad you guys and the boat are good!!!

[@mindobersaglia3374]

I can understand about catching wild animals , I caught a Black duck at Lake Guntersville’s in the Oakley big bass tournament. Yes ! you’re right pick up the pieces go on have fun. Thanks for sharing it was great to see that !

[@claythomas9467]

This is how I live every day of my life bud. No worries. You are still alive!

[@donnietriplett1714]

Awesome catch and release on the blue heron.. Good to see you guys are human... Thanks for all the great things you thought Me..

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

That was crazy bro 😁. Stuff happens but you have to stay positive. 🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣

[@Reeds.outdoor.adventures]

That’s a good lesson in life period. Can’t let things in the past control what is to come. Got to move forward.

[@BeardedBassin]

We all have those days!!!! Glad its just something you get to laugh at.

[@BeardedBassin]

I hooked a swan last year with a whopper plopper. It wasn’t as fun as your experience.

[@justinc3434]

We all have our days. Thanks for sharing

[@Weeble_Warbles]

"I choked so bad." - laughter ensues. I love it.

[@larryllanes1166]

Glad you guys are ok#1 And way to keep going!✔💯🎣🎣💪🙌

[@theipafisher5579]

Thought this stuff only happens to me! Way to recover! Great video!

[@yakkensteinfishing]

Really enjoyed u guys sharing ur rough days too! That was a great video! Same in fishing as in life: pick up the pieces, stay positive and go get it again!

[@robaitelli6844]

That Heron catch was awesome!!

[@jonphillips1380]

LOL.... days like that are tough... y'all handled it like champs tho.... i laughed at the whole video except for the first guy that flew by then came back.... i would not have the restraint that y'all had... props to you and a 4oz pyramid sinker to the other boater!

[@joeyheller3136]

Thanks for showing us that we're not the only ones human

[@rw1377]

I found that same roadbed in my duck boat (luckily) a few years ago. Glad you guys weren’t hurt.

[@Mjones8383]

I had a Herron take my square bill on a cast in flight stripped all my brand new 4th cast crankin floro $30 line. Also got my bait. At the time it was the greatest thing ever and I laughed harder than ever then I remembered that line cost. Damn herron

[@drakeaamold9758]

God is good

[@PheelTheJoy]

Great video, I feel like this type of day we can all relate too. The last time my boat was on the water we had a battery issue. No trim at all once we made it to the ramp, we moved everything to the deep cycle and luckily had a badass jumpstart box (which we never needed). We could have gone back to the house then like we should have, but we are still young and dumb and on a body of water that we know well...so we went fishing. My two buddies caught PB speckled trout, one got his PB redfish and the other got his first ever alligator gar. We fished through the night, caught our limits for the first time ever, and had a ton of fun. It may have been a bit risky/borderline reckless, but the rewards outweighed the risks. Again, great video guys and much love! Tight lines my friends.