Local Anglers With No Electronics Surprise Everyone To Win $10,000 Crappie Masters Tournament

It was the underdog story heard around the world. Local fishermen Randal Stormant and Bobby Robinson get the Crappie Masters victory for $10,000 on the St. Johns River in Florida despite not having any electronics in the boat.

[@kayak_chris]

“Fishing is one of the best ways to be friends.” No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@brianjohnson2543]

y’alls friendship is so refreshing and absolute gold….love it.

[@cfv704]

Gotta love these dudes. The knowledge of local fishermen that have been doing it for decades is second to none.

[@danarnst262]

Best video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. I wish people like this would win all the tournaments. Respect for the outdoors

[@colinmahon19]

These two men are national treasures. They're just fishin' the way it should be

[@jasonbroom7147]

This is so great. Real, ordinary fishermen. Makes me really happy to see this kind of thing still going on.

[@camaro6810]

LOVE THESE GUYS! A True Underdog Story!!! So glad they won, congrats fellas, you deserve it, and you did it with class, no cheating, no high dollar equipment, no sponsors, just a couple good 'ol boys out there for the love of the game!

[@jimtucker6019]

CONGRATULATIONS, and without live scope, these guys are real fishermen!

[@fcschannel3567]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch! They should have their own channel.

[@Airbourne711]

I’d watch all day

[@clarkbourgeois7661]

THE Best Fishing Video I Have Watched In A LONG Time. Thank you. Tournaments take the fun out of fishing these days. It's more like work with pressure and all.

[@johnguth5376]

Way to go! Finally real Fishermen!!

[@keithwalker5078]

many of us don't watch any video's with guys using LS. These guys are truly fishermen and buddies and that's how most of us are.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

TRUE Fishermen! Loving it and loving each other's company. Love to see more good old boys go out there and beat professionals and their Electronics

[@SkinnyWaterKayakAdventures]

I Love to see local knowledge and a good spirit win over $1000 electronics! Wonderful video!

[@TheZeppelin14]

This is the way all tournaments should be, no electronics allowed that would prove who the best fisherman really is.

[@chipsterblack7950]

Cingrars guys....awesome to see people win doing it I'll old school....good on ya!!!!!

[@jmyhre7340]

These are my kind of guys! I would love to fish with them. Loved watching them do their thing! Congratulations gentlemen!

[@cornfarts]

7:45 😂😂😂😂 looks like the fish flew out of your hand like magic 😂😂😂

[@karlrockvoan1587]

Boy that’s the only way to enjoy a fishing trip , buddies for life !

[@jaynutz8934]

This puts a big ol' smile on my face!

[@skirtchaser4218]

True fishermen. Skill and experience.

[@tomecalm7]

Randy from intuitive angling is gonna love this.

[@illinidave]

Good to see regular guys and not sponsored, live scope guys winning for a change

[@kellymiller3136]

Such a great bond. I am jealous. Now go have more fun!

[@justinsmith7245]

To enjoy friendship and fishing is nothing else on this earth

[@jefflien2599]

That could be one to top all fishing videos fer slabbers !!what a great river!congratulations boys yu can't go wrong going together making memories to last a lifetime!!

[@MegaMagaTrumpsavingAmerica]

Love the video and love your story. Thank you for sharing. Life is good! Feel that thump gentleman!

[@kansasgardener5844]

Best of friends just fishin like they always do. What a nice couple of guys. Congratulations on the win. Now you can buy that magnifying glass...

[@jonathanshipp6692]

Best bromance ever😂

[@boknows2188]

If only this was how it was! The good old days should have never died!

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

We need a good story after last years weights in walleye classic!

[@Nik-gh6gz]

I was thinking that same thing haha 😂

[@lannyseals2084]

The only live scope these boys need is their eyes! Awesome watching where they were putting their bait's at,bass anglers take a 1oz weight punch through there and they went through and picked it apart! Good job fellas!

[@redfishrambo5761]

This really makes me think about the area I fish in and how the tournament pros do here. I fish the Mobile River Delta and professionals have always had a hard time figuring out the fish here, to the point they call it one of the toughest places to bass fish in the country. But I can take a kayak out and two poles with two lures and no electronics and catch more and bigger fish because i know how they move and act here.

[@mksouthon9508]

so then fish the tournament and win...

[@greghenner4978]

These guys been saving that spot since last year and the year before and the year before that and the year before...

[@DetroitFishigan]

This is how ALL the tournaments should be NO electronics IMO. Just a awesome video 😊

[@TD-dj9ep]

Facts!!! See who really know how to fish

[@DetroitFishigan]

@@TD-dj9ep 100 percent 🤝🏼

[@cody0010]

Yup. I bet some people couldn't catch a fish if they didn't have electronics. It would help even out the field.

[@DetroitFishigan]

​@@cody0010 🤝🏼🙂... This guy is just a person that is a hater 🤣🤣. He post a negatives type comment outside of mine about the video title. He is just one of them "Karen" type people, they just put out negative vibes... "Hence a Hater"🤦‍♂️ 🤣

[@plantcitychuck2551]

couldn't agree with you more !

[@superdave336]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this one. Thank you for sharing.

[@sprinter81b62]

"You gotta promise to outlive me cause I don't wanna do this with any one else." I came for a fishing video and ended up getting lake water in my eyes.

[@tombrown7577]

My first boat was a 16 LuCraft bought in 1976. It had a 25 horse Evinrude for a kicker. I caught a ton of fish in that boat in the Ponce Inlet area before I sank it at the jetties about 5 years later. Coast guard towed it in and I sold it to a fellow who fixed it all up and kept it many years.

[@alandear1270]

Can't beat experience. Definitely deserved it. Seems like good guys.

[@jaimeastin]

Good guys. Good friends. I need a person to hunt and fish with like that. Fun

[@keithwalker5078]

didn't even have REELS! amazing job guys who had a blast and beat up all those fancy pants, high dollar equipment big bass boat using dudes.

[@eduffy4937]

Im one of these guys. If you have a good understanding of fish behaviors through the seasonal progression you dont need electronics at all. They can be helpful but id rather rely on what i know vs stare at a box all damn day.

[@sunday8979]

I want more tournaments without electronics

[@elvislee7686]

Set them up then?

[@ronmacdougall9612]

They know how to catch them with out electronics,excellent,give them a bonus for sure.

[@orlandogardener]

Pastor Williams here, i love this video .

[@harrymiller3986]

Great job with that video know how the ol boy feels lost my friend 3 years ago he was the best crappie fisherman I ever saw rip Johnny “damit boy “Battle

[@jerryhudson6426]

I'll tell you this my daddy taught me exactly the same way keep it simple 1 rule know where you've caught fish and have plenty of bait I believe this one of most favorite videos of all time now I live in Ohio we don't have crappie like you all I'll gaurnte it I could put you on some big pretty whitetails 250 pounds I love crappie and redear

[@panfishin-fool8057]

Research deep man Ohio has plenty quality crappie. I know for a fact

[@okoeppen3428]

I can relate , me and my best friend have fished together for 30 years

[@jameshunter3619]

That's the way it should be. Just fish because you love it

[@jesseterrell2092]

They're literally catching them on camera you don't need a $50000 boat to catch fish

[@Sully4Real]

Man those fellas caught some slabs! Congratulations to those two awesome fisherman!

[@poodymeiner3125]

Makes me proud to be Floridian

[@iwalkincircles2960]

Locals know the spots and remember them.

[@kennyhollidayjr5206]

GREAT video! 👍

[@ProjecthuntanFish]

Until last year my only depth finder was a 12' bream buster pole with white stripes painted on it every foot.

[@TATERZ-]

Glad they won congratulations guys

[@ronniepeck9821]

Congratulations to the old guys !!! No need for the fancy electronics. Just go fishin

[@rugerrimfire1816]

No electronics that’s how all fish tournaments should be held..

[@TheGoatMumbler]

THAT'S the way ya do it! I see they were using those top secret Shimano reels I've been hearing about. 🤣

[@lytlelynch9784]

No way they should have won. No 100,000.00 $ boat. No electronics no sponors. Good job guys. It shouldn't cost a fortune to fish

[@johnanderson7925]

They are just good ol'boys who knows what they are doing.

[@shawnallen2746]

Beautiful fish

[@jamessmith785]

Ol timer experience on a body of water beats electronics any day of the week.

[@fredsalay720]

Not only are they good they use poles with no reels??? What the heck!! Bunch of fun there!!

[@ernieforrest7218]

The difference is that they pay attention. As opposed to staring at a screen all day. But both methods requires knowledge. One can be learned at home and they other cant.

[@stevenbrown5572]

That’s great!!

[@GeoFishing]

Yeah ! Love it. Just takes alittle brain. Their comfortable with being uncomfortable simple ‘Nuff My kinda folk. Awesome stuff 😎😎👍🍻

[@TripleAstyle1]

Awesome!

[@radioflyer87]

Love it

[@Oooweee440]

3:55 that's a man who is at peace with himself.

[@fiendfrank]

I love seeing this. Great job guys.

[@shiny_popcorn]

I have never loved 2 men more

[@anthonysanders8243]

Love it

[@CottagebumHeavyHauler]

Love the stick steer boat. Don't see them around here in Ontario.

[@rurite]

What rods are you fellers using??

[@rickystutts6028]

GOOD JOB .

[@StonedDead1981]

I think electronics beyond GPS(on big water) should not be allowed in a tournament. Good job fellas, show em up with real skills.

[@TNAROHfan]

On the relatively smallish lakes I know like the back of my hand, I don't need electronics. I've fished them so much, I almost always know where they will be if they are not where I initially thought they might be. I've noticed highly predictable patterns over the years, where fish in a particular area always seem to travel between based on any number of factors. Just bring out the old Jon boat with the 10 horse and go from point A to B and so on and starting working colors or live bait if all else fails. On bigger lakes, or lakes I don't know that well, I would definitely ride the struggle bus without them, because it's like I'm sifting through a desert to find a particular grain of sand.

[@davecfishing7907]

I get them on blue silver flake and white tail tubes in Jesup but its milky water, black and chartruse is my fav

[@slabslayer258]

My kind of people great fishing . I do it sometime 5-6 days a week if I can . I fish alone 98% of the time . I bet I’ve brought home 2,500 to 3,000 crappie in my boat this year alone . Not counting throw backs an culls or just scout fishing after I have a limit . And we are allowed 25 fish per person .

[@patrickmckee6979]

Love these guys! Does anyone know what poles they use?

[@mspahn1967]

Love it boys. If you cant do it and do it like yall do youre not real fisherman. Im still ole school too.

[@bushleague3472]

The most consistant walleye fisherman I know uses nothing more than a 12' tin boat with a 6hp kicker, and an old Zebco combo with a Mr Twister. I watch him fish all the time, he always keeps the boat moving but never quite trolling, obviously he doesnt need a fish finder to keep that that Mr Twister right where it counts. Never underestimate how effective extremely simple gear can be in the hands of a knowlegable fisherman.

[@brentallenoutdoorsfl]

What an absolute awesome video.

[@The-Capitalist]

Meanwhile the try hards over there with their 70k set up. 😂

[@vermore]

Long pole for crappies? Very neat!! What pole is that?

[@1jimif]

And that's how it's done! Wisdom > Electronics Nuff said....jimi

[@jordanogles621]

What cane poles are they using

[@XanderHallsOutdoors]

These guys are so much better than those stupid googan chuckleheads. These guys are genuine and just seem fun

[@keithwalker5078]

I've got Elite TI Lowrance on my fishing toon and never bother turning it on and I ketch a ton of crappie

[@kushkids420]

What kind of rod is that very interesting I’d love to try it

[@Boosh663]

Where can I follow these guys at?!?!?

[@carsnpyro3484]

Fish like a fish think like a fish

[@matthewmc4363]

Characters on this boat

[@tykeni6521]

Anyone know what rods they were using?

[@riverstrail7999]

What type of poles are these does anyone know??

[@user-de8tx8go6x]

I am trying to figure out where they got their fishing poles

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Them fellers know that river like back of there hand ive been saying it for years its not the boat etc etc its whos in the boat

[@thomas9565]

You don’t need electronics if you already know what’s going on.

[@nathanielnotariano]

Would any of you nice ppl tell me what Kina of pole they have in this video by chance . Thanks in advance

[@briangregory9609]

Awesome. Should be no electronics in tournament period! Rely on old school skills!

[@elyohio5218]

Reminds me of me and my Lil Brother,I went out today he's out of town,I sent him a picture from the bank,he cussed me,and I didn't catch anything