Ice Fishing FROZEN Dock! (Cops Called)

[@bradleebarna9767]

How do like that reel? Thinking of getting one

[@sobifishing]

Love the Clam Genz Spooler Elite, this is my 6th year running them

[@scottmielke4071]

@@sobifishing Does it click when it drags? That's the only reason I dislike the inline is the drag doesn't feel right. I have a couple fiblink inlines and the friction based drag systems don't seem reliable

[@sobifishing]

It clicks👊 the drag is decent. It isn’t as good as a spinning reel drag but it’s mint for panfish.

[@TrapKidStories]

@@sobifishing I just wanted to say you are an amazing person and thank you for risking your life to make videos for us god bless you sobi

[@tomdenopl1914]

Cop was just doing his job. You handled it great.

[@MattTheTrucker]

"Thanks officer but I'll take my chances, have a good day!" That's how you handle that

[@Youhaverights6]

Asking master for permission but don't forget to comply with the moment of silence during memorial day for some reason our country lies to us about. They were violent to our people before cameras and the cameras are getting more prevalent thank all that is good.

[@johnyeary6695]

@@thomasmarty907 in 3 - 5 feet of water? I like my chances

[@Youhaverights6]

@@thomasmarty907 it's their fucking job why they are even wanted on this fucking planet. Their job isn't to tell free people what to do. They are law officers who spend 5 days a month at the shooting range and zero days a year at the law library. Some cops blink repeatedly and trail their sentences with s's's's', and they give the complete special needs specimens a badge and gun.

[@jakepage7383]

@@Youhaverights6 their job is to protect my rights. saying i cant fish on a public lake is against the constitution. i would of stayed and said no thank you have a nice day tho.

[@Youhaverights6]

@@jakepage7383 don't have to tell me all that stuff. That stuff is supposed to be. We know that. They seem not to though. Don't they.

[@butlerproman]

Cop just wanted to run him off so he could catch those walleyes himself.

[@a10warthog38]

No he was doing his job, dumb.

[@butlerproman]

@@a10warthog38 You're dumb if you didn't realize I was joking. I suppose I should have put several of those crying with laughter emojis so you would have a clue.

[@kellynawrocki5831]

Lol

[@sherryjohnson3804]

😂

[@beatsfromanima5497]

People just need to mind their own business 😂 like the cop said, it’s your responsibility if you fall thru 🤔

[@fishmonkesus]

Exactly

[@buckenheimer3]

I would of stayed on the ice for sure, come out and get me if you like

[@TripleAstyle1]

so tell 911 not to come right? Its your problem right..... cmon man. Part of being an outdoorsman is being safe, gun safety and ice safety are both real. Catching a few fish isn't worth falling in over plain and simple.

[@fishmonkesus]

@@TripleAstyle1 he wasn't gonna fall in tho... ??

[@buckenheimer3]

@@TripleAstyle1 Don't be fooled, that new thin black ice is super strong and stretchy. Late honeycombed rotten ice that is 20" thick is far more dangerous

[@Constable_Bob]

Um, we’ve received some complaints... Oh, ok. Mind telling me when those complaints have any validity over my safety? I’m wearing a body size life preserver, and there’s three inches of ice.

[@timyogerst4349]

"That's great that the community is so concerned... have a great day officer!" (Drop another line...) In Wisconsin, it's illegal to interfere with any person engaged in legitimate hunting/fishing/trapping. A neighborhood PD FB recently thanked all the people that called-in regarding the coyote barking... too funny!

[@Steve.903]

We've had a dozen or so complaints about you being out on the ice.... And your point is? People complain about shit they know nothing about all the time.

[@a10warthog38]

Yes, but if so many complaints are coming in they are still going to send an officer in.

[@Yourlibrarian]

@Frank Zinke Texas Size.

[@vitaleysimonovich842]

The cop has no authority of this, should've told him to kick rocks

[@majorwoody1720]

He was just doing what he had to do

[@barschcollin3298]

@@boobookittyfuck3344 if a officer is called, they have to confront the issue, it’s their job, and he wasn’t an ass about it either

[@rparnaby3843]

People not minding their own dang business bunch of crazy liberals that never even go on the water for crying out loud worried about what other people are doing are the ones reporting the stuff to the cops

[@usmarine0352]

@@barschcollin3298 Correct, if the cop doesn't go out there and talk to him since a 911 call was made it would be dereliction of duty. If the OP fell through and drowned people would be say, "The cops were called out there and didn't talk to him, why didn't that lazy cop go warn him!!!?" Now the cop can add notes that say, "Spoke with fisherman, advised him of safety, and left him to his fishing."

[@hughjasssssssss]

@@rparnaby3843 Considering where this was filmed (Upper Midwest), I guarantee you the people who called the cops on him were not liberals, he's in the burbs. That is pure conservative territory.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

I like how laid back you are in this video. Gotta be honest - with all the youtube videos I've seen of the pushback when someone tells you to leave public property, I was pleasantly surprised how respectful the exchange was. This video wasn't flashy or in your face, just an honest storytelling. Good story.

[@sobifishing]

Thanks bro 👊

[@derekinhawaii]

Five years ago I got threatened with arrest from some local police of the town I grew up in. Thee reason they gave me was because it's unsafe to ice fish. NOW, I'll admit no one every ice fished this pond. The pond has only one access point, a state trail from the main road, and it's surrounded by multi million dollar homes. So the homes owner have no idea about the conditions or even what the hell ice fishing is. That being said, the day in question, the ice measured from 14-17inches thick. Now, because I are up in this town, I knew 90% of the police officers In fact I grew up next to 4 officers, including the police chief. When I asked the officer if I didnt get off the ice what would happen, she explained that we can talk about it at the station. I said state law says I can fish here, she stated "I supersede state law". I told her, no need to take me to the station, I'll meet her there with paperwork in hand to file a complaint.... Iproceeeded to the station, at a high rate of speed, kicked the door open, filed the complaint. 3 months later... the complaint was "sustained". I promised that town that if the officer didnt get anymore complaints from anyone legally enjoying any outdoor sport within the town, I wouldn't file a lawsuit. SUCCESS so far. Hopefully I'll get the time this winter to travel back to the town/pond and do some ice fishing. Mainly I want to see if the police will respect my right to fish without being threatened with arrest.

[@buckenheimer3]

People worry too much these days 😂. You were fine on that ice.

[@cha-ka8671]

Until you are not fine. 2" or less is way to sketchy. I have been ice fishing for 30 yrs. I wouldn't walk on it.

[@buckenheimer3]

@@cha-ka8671 well there's no ice that is completely safe.Way more people go through when the ice is much thicker during late crap honeycombed ice. New black ice 2 inches thick is incredibly strong. A light spud bar to check for consistency is a must. I'm not green when it comes to ice fishing

[@cha-ka8671]

@@buckenheimer3 I can agree. I love going on thick ice with people who have never been on ice. It makes that spooky sound of cracking. The look on their face is priceless. I can say I have never even came close to falling through. If the top has water I don't stand on it. If it looks bubbly, I don't stand on it. All those warnings tell me I don't have to stand in a potentially unsafe area. Yes a spud bar is a must, I have seen quite a few go out without one. Actually, as a kid we just sent the heaviest one on the ice and told him to jump before we went skating or fishing.

[@buckenheimer3]

@@cha-ka8671 I know, I see guys checking ice thickness with the auger sometimes. It really makes me cringe hahaha. I actually did that early on when i was new to ice fishing, but thankfully now I know better. Have a blessed day!

[@cha-ka8671]

@@buckenheimer3 Peace be with you 🙏 BTW, I would never call the cops on anyone unless I saw them directly attempting to harm another person and I felt I was unable to stop the attacker myself. If I see someone doing something I feel unsafe, I am the type to hesitate but, push myself to say something. The hesitation is figuring our if I am being helpful or being a 'Karen'. I hate that new term but, it does have it's purpose. (I hate it because, it is just another attack against white people as a whole, the New WOKE world is total BS.)

[@togue777]

I have fished many years on 2-3 inches of early season black ice in 3-4 feet of water near the shore. If you go through you might be cold and pissed but you're not gonna die. I was fishing in my pop up shack one year with a solid 8 inches of ice and a game warden who was new to the area and afraid of ice wanted me to walk about a quarter of a mile to the shore so he could inspect my license. I respectfully refused and told him I was not obligated to do so and yelled over my information to him then politely told him that he either gets used to going out on the ice or find a new vocation.

[@EFD1stDue]

They took a dozen calls which means they ignored the first 11. Don’t hate on the cops, it’s the public that’s the issue here.

[@hitmonkey2984]

Not even sure that's the case. Probably the same dumbass 12 times

[@mav]

I love cops and I love calling

[@PigPatrolTV]

Me too

[@deanbrewer8863]

I love you

[@donnypatoine4475]

Buddys over here backing blue 🤢

[@tylerleigh3264]

@@donnypatoine4475 yeah but when somebody’s robbing your house the cops are still gonna come and save your ass.

[@robgrubb420]

@@tylerleigh3264 so will a loaded gun...

[@CeigeNUT]

Who the heck calls the cops on people ice fishing? if they have a concern why won't they just talk to the person on the ice considering he's that close to shore...

[@tt600pch]

I think her name was "Karen"

[@GreenMeanie101]

I am not leaving for COPS I am a adult and can decide for myself if the ice is safe or not.

[@kengutierrez2290]

They were scared that he would fall through idiot that’s why they called police for his safety

[@WaterandIceOutdoors]

That would require them to actually be comfortable talking with people in person....HA!

[@universaloutdoorsmen795]

You would be surprised! I was out ice fishing with my dad and a couple friends last year here in southwest Michigan and we were ice fishing a lake around us that always gets first ice and it was good clear ice about 3 inches thick, had floating suits on, ice picks, and spudded are way out. We had multiple people around town post pictures of us on Facebook saying we were idiots and we should go to jail and die for being out there, not one person came out or stood on the bank and asked us how the ice was! People are crazy nowadays and aren't kind enough to talk with the person fishing before jumping to conclusions. Tight lines man!

[@landonkasakaitas6606]

Dude! I actually met you in Canada in pine sunset lodge and I didn’t even know it... we talked at the boat ramp with my grandpa but I wasn’t sure if it was you or not 😂

[@Adroit1911]

People are worried, at least a dozen complaints?? This obviously isn't your first rodeo, you have all your safety gear. People should realize you have the right to pursue happiness, and let you do it. Great video!! I'm happy this came up on my feed. You have a new sub for sure!

[@alexkoutdoor]

I guess "safe ice" is a relative term. Lol. Good stuff though, cool to see those lil eyes under the dock.

[@TheJesse1515]

Since when is a Cops FB page a legal command? Screw him and the Karen’s calling the cops..you do you buddy

[@scubaman2003]

Don't give in my man. Same issue when you shoot firearms and neighbors don't like the noise. If you are safe and legal - don't let other's view on life mandate yours. Be safe, have fun and tight lines!

[@icanstillfight6265]

To be fair, he was really nice about it, and ice fishing can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Even he thought the lake looked sketchy, so it makes sense people would be afraid. The fact there were a lot of complaints may also mean there was an incident in that neighborhood with the frozen lake, so I wouldn't jump to calling them all Karens.

[@MattTheTrucker]

@@icanstillfight6265 again, don't let other peoples fear mandate your life. "To be fair" our man here knows what he's doing.

[@icanstillfight6265]

@@MattTheTrucker The police officer never said he HAD to get off of the ice. They were concerned for HIS safety. He knew what he was doing, but it's not really fair to get mad at people who are concerned about his wellbeing. WE know he knows what he's doing. They did not.

[@wrldisyours3328]

@@icanstillfight6265 doesnt matter how nice he is. Hes over stepping his authority. He has no right what so ever to tell someone they can't fish. If you wanna put your life in jeopardy, that's your choice.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

I know that spot. I live nearby. There are some decent walleyes in there. Some big pike too.

[@barbcarpenter5016]

I loved watching you catch those Wallie. What a pleasant surprise.

[@tylerleigh3264]

I was literally just thinking if your going to upload like 30 minutes ago then I got the notification for your vid.

[@morrisdomke8920]

Md3 here again .... still no ice here in the Mitt,,,, 37 degs again today... Keeps set'n the Barb in the Lip ,Sobe

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

“Everybody’s worried”means your rights are revoked.

[@mikelehmann6714]

Imagine letting a cop tell you where you can fish lmao. Who cares how many people called if it's a public lake tell em off dude.

[@jonjohnson102]

Go to the homeowners, the cop is only the middle man

[@davidbehler8576]

@@jonjohnson102 if it's public water this cop should be protecting sobi's rights not making him do shit he's not legally bound to do.

[@buckenheimer3]

Tyrant pig is what he is

[@jimb9303]

@@buckenheimer3 lol thats a bit cavalier

[@buckenheimer3]

@@jimb9303 lol.... it's really not, they are public servants that work for us. A real police officer would have left him be

[@nemideergoon1844]

If you weren't trespassing, tel him to kick rocks, there is no law.

[@bigpoppa101101]

Should've told him to watch his own bobber

[@livenfree]

Fun video like your energy. I wear a life jacket when ice is sketchy under my coat and bring along rope along along with my ice picks

[@auto_5]

Hey sobi- just found you a few days ago and really enjoy your charisma/energy. Great videos. Can you PLEASE tell me what that background/theme song is? It is very calm and dreamy and I can’t get it off my mind. Especially that melody you can hear around the 3:57 mark... What is that? Thanks man, subbed!

[@drakegibson8280]

First time seeing something like this it's pretty cool definitely worth the sub keep up the good work hopefully it's fully frozen in the next video definitely looking forward to seeing it Good luck

[@tonyiverson6182]

Ya I found some safe ice just north of the cities finally just in the channel but I'll be trying the main body this week was safe to me but my buddy is nervous on three inches so we went back to the channel

[@mrcodyhall]

Dude. WHAT. I’m in love with this video. Little walleyes 😍

[@josephfroton2339]

I'm really happy you have a floatation suit ! OMG! I'm thinking of fishing the docks where I live especially since it's close for the Winter months. Hope some nice walleye show up here too! Luck

[@jonathanboerema2872]

I saw your vexilar advertisement thing, on a video the other day, very funny! Well done.

[@familytv8464]

Try fishing the creek across the street in the summer for carp

[@wdtaut5650]

In what state (or province) is it a requirement to check the cop's facebook to see what you are permitted to do today? Cop - "We've had a dozen or so complaints of people being out on the ice." Me - "Is that a felony or a misdemeanor?"

[@mattdish]

Reply. "Come get me"

[@mofishin2648]

They do it all the time early season even way up here in Northern Ontario. They warn of ice safety, some lakes freeze earlier than others so use caution. Ultimately it's the emergency services that have to show up and pull you out of the lake and treat you for hypothermia if you do go into the lake.

[@SotaBrosAngling]

Got you on the scheels live stream, way to go man. Workin along side the Legend, you did it man!

[@Sota_adventures]

I knew you were local, didn’t realize how local! Best bait shop in the county. AndI know exactly where you were haha!

[@TheMaddog77777]

Was that 1st lake Roberts lake? It looked like the dock area. Nice 1st ice catches stinks ya got kicked off though but I understand though

[@Theheart_part1]

Bro you got so much ICE dripped out

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

That was very gracious of you. I spent 17 years in law enforcement and I don’t think I would have been as nice as you were 😆 very cool video. What a cool little spot!

[@mitchkayla9195]

I got voted to run the spud bar to check ice the other day. Jokes on them I put it through one hit and keept going. Hammered crappies tho. Only had 2.5”

[@andrewmena3118]

7:26 human: good fish good fish walleye: good human good human

[@rowanoostraoutdoors]

Aren't those clam suits just the best? Have a great ice season!

[@sobifishing]

So sick 🤘

[@ryanswenson908]

When he was fishing next to the dock, you can see that there was water above the whole and that’s actually because the ice sagging from the weight of him. Kinda interesting

[@blueberryslayer7795]

I can tell you don’t Ice fish

[@ryanswenson908]

@@blueberryslayer7795 lmao the ice was thin enough to where it sagged bellow the water line, but okay

[@jjfishing5103]

Walleyes by a dock?wonder if it’s good during the summer

[@theSamm30]

It’s not.

[@benjaminrbunnell]

Your should have called the game warden on the cop for harassment. 😂😂😂

[@caseymeyer5773]

As a Deputy for over 20 years, I guarantee that officer hated that he had to come tell you that people are calling about you on the ice. But the way you handled it was awesome.

[@jeremyf1027]

We were able to get out 200 yards on union!

[@vikingoutdoor98]

That little walleye hole was a sweet find off that dock. Its so fun when the ice is clear like that. Great video man.

[@WaterandIceOutdoors]

That Ice Defense though!!!! Straight FIRE!

[@sobifishing]

🔥🥶🔥🥶🔥🥶

[@dash9658]

Should of told him you’ll leave but he has to come out and get you. Hahah. Just silliness.

[@jasonm8459]

I know where Sobi is fishing and it is actually crazy that there are walleye in there. I have heard of people who catch them in the nearby stream and throw them into this pond. Hilarious and entertaining.

[@mndagooutdoors6493]

Where lol!

[@cjgroote3599]

Dang, your upset with 30 degree days? Here in northern Iowa, were stuck with 40 degree days! lol.

[@sobifishing]

Dannng! It won’t be long tho

[@theSamm30]

There are some tank LMs in that pond too.

[@SM-nm3pi]

Still can’t believe you can catch walleyes right beside the dock ... I feel like I’m living in the wrong area 😂 (the a-hole of Ontario)

[@nakka6158]

lol im also in ontario all these fishing youtubers make it look so easy haha

[@randomthings2493]

If you skip through the video it's like a time-lapse of the ice sinking lol

[@fishingwithaodhancallaghan3637]

Imagine you fell walking to the shore and the cops clap clap clap

[@SodakFishing]

Feeling the ice struggle as well here in east south Dakota

[@mattstresnak2681]

There's walleye in that lake?!?!?! We've only ever caught sunnies in the summer....off of that doc.

[@bjhutton4165]

Can't wait for tomorrow's ice fishing show!

[@jackpass2884]

I go fish there and swim there in the summer and I go ice fish there to it’s cool to see someone fish at your hometown

[@petekleinschmidt4251]

Sobi another banger! So ready for this winter!

[@icelakers232]

You need do go up to lake winnibigosh out of pines resort.

[@farhenheit628of1200]

Those walleyes hit hard! I can see your rod move a lot!

[@brycenkloskey7633]

A early ice tactic I use is I put my tip ups and tip downs out by sitting on my sled and using ice picks to push me when ice is 2 or less inches

[@nathanking9083]

Beast mode🎣💪😂

[@shomurakamisan]

The way you are making holes on the ice works only for the thing ice. Life jacket is a good idea by the way.

[@TheDekids]

Would have just fished holes off the dock. A buddy and I did the sketchy 2" in Michigan. DNR jumped off the dock on to the ice. We were like BRUH..... Stay right there LOL. He was crapping. We to float suits. All good. But we were pounding right on the docks standing on the ice. Could have stayed on the dock. No wet electronics. Bloop.

[@thebakk34]

This makes me think of the Liam Neeson TAKEN fishing meme. "I have a very particular set of skills" "I will find that fishing spot and I will fish it"

[@jamieson2630]

Where are you fishing that you can keep a 14" walleye?

[@C.m.D369]

So im new into ice fishing. Whats the bucket item he keeps putting into the hole, looks like the front is some space ship gear.

[@xxblazewolfxx1]

lol got called in today aswell people freaking out i was 200yards out 3in of ice. 10fow. west central minnesota foot lake and big kandi walleye crappie and jumbo perch

[@adamborgstahl5540]

Glad that ended up being respectful. People freak out and don't understand ice. I will say though, float suits aren't the same as a pfd. They are not coastguard approved flotation devices.

[@pomexfishing5061]

Good stuff Sobi!!

[@TheLootownpunx]

Good fish good fish....another little walleye,little cigars brah lol

[@caitlynjenner7207]

once fished 1/8 inch ice fell through then i was found three days latter,great vid

[@stevetheriault4164]

NICE little walleyes buddy awesome

[@cameronmackay81]

Already happened to me once this year 😂😂 had 5 inches but part of the lake was open and the whole town was calling me in. Sheriff called me ballsy to be on it and we went our separate ways and I kept catching big perch and walleye!

[@Uncutwisconsin]

Love your videos guy! I’m fairly new to the filming world and seeking advice about editing platforms!

[@belugazs9318]

Famous fishing words: good fish good fish god fish

[@Edward.Rippett.]

Lmao, that's why I bring beer, if you don't catch a fish you can atleast catch a buzz lmao

[@kingbob1229]

That’s good they care

[@urbanfarmsupply]

What is that piece of hardware you are carrying with the blinking/rotating lights?

[@nolanhuseth7379]

Sobi I am looking to buy a new spinning ice reel what one would you suggest with a 20-30 dollar budget

[@sobifishing]

Clam makes some decent ones in the price range, besides that Kast King makes some decent little spinning reels for the price 👊

[@BigPapiGangster]

Damn the lakes already frozen over there? Wisconsin?

[@paulmaluchnik4962]

The Cops are always driving by that lake 😂 Last year there was about the same amount of ice with 1/4 inch dusting of snow on it, and tracks halfway out. Whoever it was is braver than I.

[@Collin-gd2mf]

That ice looks good enough

[@luevang4667]

I almost bought one of your 2b rods in bemidji over the weekend on my trip up to red

[@sobifishing]

Awww man you should have

[@chuckielong1]

everyone polite to each other, everyone go their way

[@warhmonger]

Give us an update on the night fishing. I'm going to assume the bite will be different.

[@thetroutfisherman1500]

What reel are you using?

[@TheSaltblock]

Once a lake freezes over, the water temp will return to 40 degrees. The only thing that concerned me is the water on top of the ice. That's 40 degrees degrading both sides.

[@tristendunn1808]

I feel like they shouldn't have been able to stop you

[@frankleaney6267]

Good idea. Im so desperate for ice right now, ill try anything. Next weekend we should have four to five inches😊New subscriber

[@chrishamre2119]

Who cares if they complain.

[@S550STANG]

You definitely went back on the ice later on that night....

[@boldballer3578]

Gas station has to be in Sheildsville!!!

[@AdamRyanA]

Once he said it’s on me I would of stayed!

[@FishNMore]

fish together soon?☺️

[@sobifishing]

Yeeee

[@garywinthorpe3382]

Didnt know a cop can tell you when to go out on the ice when your a grown ass man

[@hiphopdan668]

They can't

[@nickgamble4544]

I mean they can address something but if you aren’t trespassing Tec they can’t do jack

[@funtimesover8795]

That looks like jordan minnesota might not be it definitely does

[@wildman5256]

When is part 2 coming

[@sobifishing]

Tomorrow