Harassed while Bass Fishing by this Guy! Will the cops be called?

[@soctravels8403]

We had a homeowner that put wire in the water around the outside perimeter of a dock so trolling motor props or bug motor props would hit it. The homeowner found out in Tennessee that you only own the dock none of the water around it. End result once caught the home owner lost his privilege to have a dock in the lake and had to remove the dock. Now he doesn't have to worry about people fishing around his dock any longer though.

[@redriver6541]

I love a feel good story.

[@redriver6541]

@Nob the Knave that's genius man... Awesome. Great idea. Problem solved.. I'd want to sit out there with M80s and just pitch them in the water when dudes came by.

[@fistulator]

meh...just throw big rocks...cheaper and watch the guy rail...but but but I"VE GOT THE RIGHT TO BE HERE!!! well, so do my rocks :)

[@Darkstalker212]

Hey..I'm a Tennessean 😁

[@jasontancer2595]

Tn in the house

[@w.watkins2223]

In Virginia, if you interfere with anyone rightfully hunting or fishing, you can be charged byt the game warden.

[@thetightwadhomesteader3089]

I would of just called the game Warden, then tell the guy I'll sit and fish till he gets here. Note: you don't even need a address, if the owner of the property your near won't give you the address you can send them your location via latitude/longitude. Long as you have a smart phone, They send you a link and you just click on it, gives them your location.

[@doctorangdc]

@@thetightwadhomesteader3089 , the creator of this video didn't wait for the warden.....

[@bassmaster117]

Good

[@albertweis1332]

@@thetightwadhomesteader3089 duçk. Him. Rich. Snob

[@LVNVSmash]

I think Texas too.

[@cidlopez]

Strange to me how fishing bothers so many people.

[@dingledangle265]

People hate to see others enjoying anything.. someone always wants to ruin everything... people are STUPID

[@nickjohns1192]

Never experienced it in Ireland...Never Cant get over sum people

[@cherylbglover]

I rather see them fishing then in hunting season when I worry about stray bullets.

[@Avicados]

It’s not the fishing that bothers them you dink. Try owning a boat that costs the same as his bass boat as upkeep expenses for 3 months of the year... Bass fisherman by practice will always be close to docks, houses, boats etc to the point they’re in peoples business. I’m a fisherman. I live on a lake and always respect boundaries with peoples docks to give them some level of privacy. Bass fisherman on the lake will be practically at your bulkhead. They’re the aids of the fishing community.

[@cidlopez]

@@Avicados try writing a coherent sentence.

[@turdferguson7105]

If you are not hurting anyone, why can't people just simply leave other people alone.

[@JBmusicart]

Because people pay to park their boats there and they don't want him fishing there

[@M1ggins]

Ego, it's a power/control thing.

[@dr.corpuscle9903]

Turd Ferguson Sup Turd?

[@backyarbuildsgaming]

Fucking libtards

[@blahblah37106]

@@backyarbuildsgaming I doubt this guy is a liberal tbh, just a prick

[@jojostudrock8185]

As a Game Warden, I got to deal with a woman who actually came out of her house and fired a shotgun into the air because two high schoolers were fishing by her dock.She won the silver bracelet award.

[@bbob6999]

Whats the silver bracelet award?

[@scottindestin7166]

@@bbob6999 Cuffed and stuffed

[@bbob6999]

Ahh, i get it. Haha.

[@davidfredenburg8283]

🤣👍

[@davidfredenburg8283]

IRRESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP RIGHT THERE.

[@wishinifishin5172]

"I'm gonna stay here though" killed him with one sentence

[@mikes2082]

pretty much summed things up

[@feelnrite]

I liked how calm he was and then says I'm goanna stay here though. haha

[@Gizmowerks]

“You can always see them coming.” Its the The volunteer Hall Moniter look

[@indiana146]

We had them at highschòol called prefects we gave them maximum hassle

[@00vTv00]

Love the way you handled the stiffy rule boy.

[@charles8134]

🤣🤣

[@hilohaw]

Having to argue with strangers would ruin it, for me. I'm glad people like you do it for the rest of us.

[@Mudcat3434]

See your problem is you think you have to argue. What I do is keep fishing and don't say a word. Not only do you win the argument by default, but you also make them madder than you could possibly make them by arguing.

[@hilohaw]

@@Mudcat3434 I can absolutely see where that'd be true. I'm going to try that, in various situations - not just fishing.

[@prkycck4445]

I love when fishermen come near my dock at my lake house. Seriously it's great talking to them. Sometime they offer me a beer or two. I also wish that people were more grateful for what they have. The house I have was a gift to me, I am blessed to have it, with that kind of mind set of appreciation, it changes the way you view this kinda thing.

[@dj6736]

Excellent comment

[@hyperchord]

Some people just see it as a nuisance. For me, it would be an opportunity to learn something, talk to someone new and see people catch neat fish. But all that goes over these harbormaster's heads. Sad

[@jmc1999a]

I think the concern is that while many fisherman such as the ones you encountered are great, there are many jackasses out there that would still everything on your dock and boat that isn't nailed down. Hard to tell the difference between a nice fisherman and a scumbag from a few hundred feet away.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Thanks for being cool!

[@honeybadger6418]

“It’s non navigable water”...........as your literally navigating it in front of him. Amazing

[@atthebrink74]

No kidding! He is in a freaking boat that is Floating on the damn water!!!

[@dzlf2504]

I was gonna say the same the ng. That's why I read comments first lol

[@penguin12902]

Funny, in Wisconsin I'm pretty sure navigable is anything you can float a canoe in...and here this guy is in a fully loaded bass boat.

[@johnstone2701]

@@penguin12902 hell in Georgia we got folks with 5 gallon buckets scoping out ditches if they have had water in them for more than 3 days. Lol

[@T2Darlantan]

@@penguin12902 that's everywhere, I'm pretty sure that law is so old it was in place before Wisconsin was even a state

[@bradpitt3810]

“This is not navigable water” that’s just like your opinion man

[@CrazyTuco1]

Thank you Mr. Lebowski...

[@davidbrandt6925]

Um, how did i get my boat here then?

[@humanofearth7524]

The dude abides.

[@jonmcclane7433]

Fuckin A

[@williamsmith518]

I would have said "then how did I get in here?"

[@godzilla7148]

Next time just say "What you're doing right now is against the law. Harassing a sportsman is illegal in almost every state!"

[@sandracox4341]

It is illegal to harass legal fishers and hunters in all 50 states.

[@andyrusten5748]

@@sandracox4341that! is nice to know!

[@DarrinTubaugh]

Yeah, it's actually an amendment in 22states of their constitution that's called RTHF right to hunt and fish . If you're legally allowed to fish there it's a constitutional violation to harass a person fishing

[@kandicegalbraith7870]

Here we go...some guy thinks he owns the waterway. Not true and he is harassing the guy fishing. Period. 31 years policing with marine unit also. People you do not own the waterway. The fisherman has a right to be there just as much as you have a right to walk down the sidewalk.

[@silverhorder1969]

There are too many miniature politicians in the world!

[@coryboy345]

They're called "liberals", and yes, there are.

[@richardpichola891]

and too many Full sized ones in the US. Shrink your government people, do us all a favor.

[@freddyeltigre2327]

@@coryboy345 You beat me to it ! Absolutely Liberal wankers.

[@Hun3tr]

@@coryboy345 "Liberals": Favoring reform, open to new ideas, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; not bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded. synonym: broad-minded. sure, liberals

[@castlehill6717]

Cory When it comes to miniature politicians, yes I would say the vast majority are liberals or leftists. But for all we know this guy votes Conservative and is just an asshole. Lets not get caught up in the tribalism where “no one can do wrong as a Conservative or non-Liberal”. Its just not realistic. We all are people, after all.

[@jimshorts5970]

“I gotcha. I’m gonna stay here though and fish”. Love it!

[@240LTS]

Best response is to be polite and NOT engage them in any conversation . If they want to call the police, no problem. .

[@BixbyConsequence]

"I don't consider this a navigable waterway". Thanks, Magellan.

[@rtensor]

I'm fishin', not navigatin'.

[@geoffroberts9268]

@@rtensor exactly.

[@M1ggins]

even though you have navigated it.

[@bic94]

Best comment ever lol

[@1-shotslinger108]

Hilarious !

[@spike2794]

He is the Harbor Master.......I am guessing that Title has gone to his head....................they should give him a plastic badge so he can flash it around and feel "special"

[@chasstiles7611]

I took over management of a mobile home park about 20 years ago,I'm a pretty easy going,laid back guy.there was this old school meth head who lived there,he was worried I was going to be" That Guy" one night I was out walking with my cats,he stopped me worried about my rule inforcement policies.I looked at my watch and told him it was almost time for curfew and needed to get home. The look on his face was priceless.he was grumbling about being a grown adult and wasn't going to obey any curfew as I left

[@d10dozerman2]

The harbor Master's blow-up doll went flat last night and now he is all upset

[@twowordsmadeinamerica]

Don't worry, "I'm a limo driver!"

[@alanrobinson4318]

Don't forget to include the kiddie police hat to go with that badge.

[@busher69]

If he's the harbor master he should know his request is against the law.

[@vxnova1]

It’s illegal for anyone to Harass you when you are fishing in Wisconsin, or any type of hunting

[@Hoytman68]

You are correct, some people just love to think they own everything. I live in Wisconsin on the Eagle River chain of lakes and I get this from time to time.

[@theintruder77]

Please state the statute that indicates this. I would like to read it.

[@match360]

@@theintruder77 Summary: This law reflects Wisconsin's hunter harassment provision. Under the law, no person may interfere or attempt to interfere with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping with the intent to prevent the taking of a wild animal. It is an affirmative defense to the prosecution for violation of this section if the defendant's conduct is protected by his or her right to freedom of speech under the constitution of this state or of the United States. A court may enjoin action prohibited under this statute and may award damages, including punitive and special damages, to a person adversely affected. (1) Definition. In this section, “activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping” means travel, camping, scouting, target shooting, dog training, animal baiting or feeding, or other acts that are preparatory to lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping and that are done by a hunter, fisher, or trapper or by a member of a hunting, fishing, or trapping party. (2) Prohibitions. (a) No person may interfere or attempt to interfere with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping with the intent to prevent the taking of a wild animal, or intentionally interfere with or intentionally attempt to interfere with an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, by doing any of the following: 1. Harassing a wild animal or by engaging in an activity that tends to harass wild animals. 2. Impeding or obstructing a person who is engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or trapping. 3. Impeding or obstructing a person who is engaged in an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping. 4. Disturbing the personal property of a person engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or trapping. 5. Disturbing a lawfully placed hunting blind or stand. 6. Disturbing lawfully placed bait or other material used to feed or attract a wild animal. 7. Engaging in a series of 2 or more acts carried out over time, however short or long, that show a continuity of purpose and that are intended to impede or obstruct a person who is engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, or an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, including any of the following: a. Maintaining a visual or physical proximity to the person. b. Approaching or confronting the person. c. Photographing, videotaping, audiotaping, or through other electronic means, monitoring or recording the activities of the person. This subd. 7. c. applies regardless of where the act occurs. d. Causing a person to engage in any of the acts described in subd. 7. a. to c. 8. Using a drone, as defined in s. 941.292(1), to conduct any activity prohibited under subds. 1. to 7. (b) No person may knowingly fail to obey the order of a warden or other law enforcement officer to desist from conduct in violation of par. (a) if the order is based on any of the following: 1. The warden or other law enforcement officer personally observed such conduct by the person. 2. The warden or other law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has engaged in such conduct that day or that the person intends to engage in such conduct that day. (3) Exemptions. This section does not apply to actions under sub. (2)(a)1. to 8. performed by wardens and other law enforcement officers if the actions are authorized by law . (3m) Affirmative defense. It is an affirmative defense to the prosecution for violation of this section if the defendant's conduct is protected by his or her right to freedom of speech under the constitution of this state or of the United States. (4) Civil actions. (a) A person who is adversely affected by, or who reasonably may be expected to be adversely affected by, conduct that is in violation of sub. (2)(a) may bring an action in circuit court for an injunction or damages or both. (b) The circuit court may enter an injunction under ch. 813 against conduct in violation of sub. (2)(a) if the court determines any of the following: 1. The defendant is threatening the conduct. 2. The defendant has engaged in the conduct in the past and that it is reasonable to expect that the defendant will engage in the conduct that will adversely affect the plaintiff in the future. (c) The circuit court may award damages to the plaintiff if the defendant's conduct in violation of sub. (2)(a) has adversely affected the plaintiff. The damages awarded may include punitive damages and any special damages. Special damages may include approval fees, travel costs, camping fees, costs for guides, and costs for equipment or supplies to the extent that the plaintiff did not receive the full value of any of these expenditures due to the unlawful conduct of the defendant.

[@match360]

@@theintruder77 www.animallaw.info/statute/wi-hunting-29083-interference-hunting-fishing-or-trapping

[@MrAlwaysRight]

@@match360 bet he didnt read shit.

[@1995Duncan1995]

"I dont consider this navigable water" sounds like a you problem fella

[@NorthCountryOffgrid]

1995Duncan1995 as he’s currently navigating the water...

[@tommaika9121]

The Jerk on the shore is INTIMIDATING the fisherman!

[@notsure7874]

Easy response - "I don't consider your opinion to matter" :D

[@Tsirimokosful]

"I am gonna stay here tho" HAHAHHAHAHA!! Epic.

[@RonSmartDotCom]

If I had a dollar for every time some asshole told me I couldn't fish somewhere... Good work

[@thomasmelton287]

Id be able to afford all the fishing shot o want lol

[@50buttfish]

Had issues with fishing boats with IDIOTS trying to cast at us; we pulled out our wrist-rockets, and started firing steel ball-bearings back at the boat. Radioed the caption who was casting at us, and he left, with a bunch of stupid people on board to get away from US crazies.

[@WordSaladUnburdenedCircleBack]

If you can physically move me, i will go

[@denonpmb]

​@@50buttfishsure you did......

[@mreyes8519]

“Sorry sir, if you want to fish here you need to tell me what bait you’re using...”

[@chesterswingjr9796]

Your response was razor sharp!!! Ignoring them, and acting like they don’t exist piss’s them off even more!!!😂😂

[@sps244]

That's what I do..

[@nashfrogman1233]

"I consider this water non navigable" wow, he is the law? The law is the law, not subject to his interpretation. I am with you brother. Some people think they were born with authority. The timid and uninformed give them that self appointed power.

[@mdm32746]

Well it is especially troubling since he was actually navigating those waters when the guy walked up.

[@jasony724]

Yep harassing fishermen and hunters is illegal. Should’ve told the dude you’ll call the cops cause he’s harassing you.

[@jttraina4516]

What I honestly didn't even understand is why he was so concerned, when there was a DOCK in between you and the moored boats.

[@kevinkoelling4483]

I got harassed several years ago while fishing in a national-forest lake, by a kid who claimed it was his lake. He was getting so worked up on the boat ramp I was afraid he might swim out to my canoe and I'd be forced to either retreat or club him with my paddle.

[@connorleferink8456]

“Well that’s like, your opinion Man.” *-TheDudeAbides*

[@trevorlahey1956]

Lmfao I was thinking the same thing

[@bigshirley3141]

This was amazing especially the part you said “ ok I hear ya but I’m staying here” live it

[@spaloslvnv]

what blows these situations up is both parties usually keep escalating. Keeping calm like you did made the guy check himself...before he wrecked himself

[@fringestream990]

Sal Palos it’s possible to tell people off without being rude. But it ain’t easy...

[@harrymills2770]

"OK, but I'm gonna keep fishin'."

[@taanejr7664]

I legit had a lady stop mowing and approach me! The accuracy is paralyzing 😂😂😂

[@haymaker710]

We've all been there.

[@EvilDwarf-pp5py]

I had a homeowner confront me for taking too many fish by his dock. All I heard was “You can’t use dynamite that close to my dock blah blah blah”.

[@byroncolley8590]

😅😂

[@jakeroczniak341]

Happens all the time, had a very similar situation, guy called the cops just as I asked him to. Long story short he was cited for angler harassment! Good video, showing how to stand up for yourself while being respectful!

[@americanescu]

"Huh... I got ya'.... I'm going to stay here though!" .... LOL! Must be the Midwest. Nice, passive aggressive but surgically effective! :-)

[@deusvult8251]

Not aggressive, just assertive and diplomatic

[@Catchyalater_Fishing_Co]

'Im gonna stay here tho, and fish." perfect lmao

[@mouaem1]

I fish that same exact spot and was also harassed. Regretfully I left after a killer day of fishing and called the wdnr. They called me back and said I could fish it and they would have a word with the marina. I went out the next day and no issues. Hopefully it stays this way.

[@harrymills2770]

Wish I'd read this before theorizing. But it was fun. Old Man Loomis was kind of a local legend and terror, although my brother worked for him and they got on like peas 'n' carrots.

[@aarondixonfishing5279]

“I’m gonna stay here though” HAHA killed me man

[@sickofidiots4095]

Yep, nothing sweeter than backing down a bully. I love it!

[@fishinglurz4194]

Know your rights plain and simple.

[@indiegemsthatjam3986]

Lol ... channeling his inner Office Space

[@steiny3353]

@Shin Sho If you really think that, you have no idea what intimidation is. He was very respectful, even recommended that the guy call the police. So ...I don't know WTF you are on about

[@buckfutter99]

Shin Sho. Nice choice of wording. You’ll be so cool in the 5th grade next year.

[@Christian_420]

I really liked how you talked about being responsible about casting, controlling your boat etc. Take ownership for your actions first, then if your in the right, stand up for yourself and enjoy the fishing.

[@SDGuy1981]

Man if a person fishing bothers you... wow my dialysis needles bother me because they hurt. But this guys quietly fishing on a beautiful day bothers you?!? Some people have no life...

[@SDGuy1981]

Jimmy S sorry for your loss, yeah dialysis isn’t fun. Hope illl be getting a transplant soon.

[@gesarts3625]

@@SDGuy1981 seriously.... some people have it too good and just have to actually search out shit to be upset about or bothered by. I have 2 brain tumors and one wrapped around my spinal cord inside my L4 vertebrae. The pituitary tumor is almost making me blind and the one in my spine makes it feel like I'm being tased from the bottom of my feet up to my hips and some how I find a way enjoy everyday without being bothered by much. Hope you get better and don't sit on that list too long.

[@sammlerjager9208]

@@gesarts3625 wish you all the best!

[@wilkyflex]

You handled it real well. I like how you talked to the guy. Legal and simple without a rise in emotions

[@James-dm8cx]

He kinda a dick

[@scottb4540]

You should turn the tables on him and where I’m from there’s a specific law against harassing fisherman that’s in Ontario you might have that law in the states

[@danaheint1832]

Stand your legal ground but above all be nice and respectful, you handled it perfectly

[@JaegerNZ]

What's the bet if the bank did slip and the boat got damaged, he'd of sued the marina's arse off, or if he broke the underwater pipe he'd claim no knowledge.

[@ammoalamo6485]

@@JaegerNZ So? If there is a hazard at the marina that causes harm to person or property through normal use of that waterway, anyone has the right to sue. If the marina has such hazards they had best fix them, or buy plenty of liability insurance. There are many underwater hazards alongside most docks; just watch the magnet fishing videos, there's everything from shopping carts to full sets of nice golf clubs, and miles of wrapped up monofilament line.

[@MrRedforman1]

Me: what are you in for? Cell mate: manslaughter, you? Me: Fishing.

[@mac4782]

😂 😂

[@surferdude8086]

Been there and done that. Seriously. I was surf fishing in H.B. and arrested on the beach and taking straight to county jail.

[@OleBadDog]

@Horse Malone Yeah they call it a Justice System but it's Just a System

[@hideki1064]

I'm dead🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@pluto8404]

@Horse Malone both things deserve the death penalty. Illegal fishing messes up ecosystems, and hurts legal fishers.

[@sidexside2558]

So glad you stood your ground!!!! We fish alot and have not had to deal with idiots so we have been lucky.

[@ablewis007]

In Wisconsin, if you are excercising your legal fishing rights, the person harassing you can be cited. A game warden could inform him of that fact.

[@working2bselfsufficient724]

That goes for hunting as well and that's most states mabee all I'm not sure but I'm in Florida and we have similar laws.

[@mattmay6710]

@Robert Blackford if they get called, they have to respond. Low priority or not, they can't ignore a valid call.

[@mattmay6710]

@Robert Blackford hour later or not, he'd have to respond. So Im not sure what your point is.

[@mattmay6710]

@Robert Blackford you're an idiot. Why bother saying it's low priority? Seriously what is your point. They Still have to respond whether it's now or later. They WILL respond. So you going around crying about how it's low priority means jack shit. Why would I go back to a grade I'd have to see you in???

[@anthonythorp7291]

Unfortunately my local dnr warden wouldn't do anything. Basically if I make the case for him he'll do something. I can't enter private property, he can. Worthless pos. But hey keep paying taxes and buying licenses to support his job.

[@Chris-fo8wp]

Stand your ground, be polite, tight lines!!!

[@clintrumpl4589]

Imagine a world where people would mind their own business. What a wonderful world that would be.

[@ATOUTDOORS]

FINALLY SOMEONE BREAKS THIS TOPIC DOWN AND STANDING UP FOR THE FISHERMEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO THE KIDS KNOWING THEY COULD BE OUT DOING WAY WORSE THINGS THAN FISHING, GOOD JOB MAN 👍🤛

[@gregwright5343]

Agree, this is a good example for younger anglers.

[@modelnutty6503]

record them, record when you tell them "leave me alone", if they do it 3 more times after that, you have a case for harassment.

[@Ampersandrascott]

WAKE UP JEFF Ooo! Tough guy! Tell me, chief, do you live on a reservation? We TOLD you to live there! LMAO!

[@Ampersandrascott]

WAKE UP JEFF Sure, chief!

[@Ampersandrascott]

WAKE UP JEFF Amazing. Which tribe? It’ll be a matter of record.

[@laszlovass7326]

Unfortunately, some people use fishing as a great way to scope out others stuff, homes, boats, property, and steal. There are two sides, but mostly people just feel they own everything. The beach is always interesting, rich people always chasing folks off the beach. Great video.

[@thecount1001]

'i gotcha, i'm gonna stay here though'. perfect response!

[@fontoo1]

As a Dock Master and marina owner I feel I need to say my piece. We have many tournaments in our area and there is some big money on the line. If I see these fishermen around our marina, I will walk out and chat with them a bit. Usually I will warn them of any underwater hazards they might not know about and I can usually point them in the direction where others have caught fish. I am in WI and have had to educate more than 1 person on the legality of fishing in and around the docks. Yes I have even gone as far as retrieving lures that got somewhere they shouldn't. Not all fishermen are bad and not all Dock Masters and property owners are against fishing.

[@doctorangdc]

I did acknowledge he can fish in the marina. I did tell him where the fish were in the marina. This video was edited creatively and he did not stick around to talk to the DNR with me.

[@denonpmb]

I am always surprised by how many of these videos I see. I fish constantly, on many local lakes. Most of them have nice homes around the shore line. My normal encounter with folks who live there goes more along the lines of..."Good morning, having any luck?" Or Hey, it's a beautiful day on the water today, isn't it?" I try to respect others property, just as I expect people to respect mine. Never ceases to amaze me how belligerent people get over petty issues. Let's all just enjoy nature and coexist!

[@spensercoon]

So as an avid bass angler, I know the feeling man. I myself do the same thing quite often and get the same type of pushback. I had a long conversation about this with the owner of a marina in my area who is also an avid angler, he has had several pipes and lines torn apart by careless anglers. I know you are very careful when back behind docks as I am, but not everyone is 🤷🏼‍♂️. Yea it’s legal, but the harbor master didn’t sound too unreasonable... it’s all about respect like you said. Tight lines!

[@sdvten]

Some damage is the chance they take for floating all their crap on public waters. Mother nature does far more damage to their equipment than anglers. I am always amazed at how clean and clear local waters look when fall comes and the marinas take all their junk and their customers boats (most which barely get used) out of the water.

[@StuntPosse]

Not to mention those damned "Wake Boats". OMG, I think the Devil himself invented that crap show. And of course, they have Rap Crap blaring from multiple speakers and amps. BAN THEM! @@sdvten

[@dylanfogeltanz5363]

I had an issue in that same marina this spring. I stood my ground like you did and told them to call the police if they thought I was doing something illegal. They walked away and the police never showed up. Sad to see this happens to so many other fisherman as well.

[@zealot1312]

At that point when he says he doesn't want you there it's not safe, just say thank you for your concern have a good day! After that you don't have to socialize with them. I just ignore them and if they want to call cops, so be it.

[@funone8716]

Yes. Perfect. And then get back to your day of fun and fishing. After all, it takes 2 to argue and engage.

[@MrPlowboy66]

Don't count on the cops knowing,or even caring about what the law says.

[@GarlandFarms]

The camera is mightier than the badge when color-or-law is afoot.

[@helok9]

I was an officer and I cared. I schooled people just like that idiot on the bank about navigable waterways. I guess you had a bad experience with an officer and believe they’re all like that. Sorry for your experience Ray.

[@WestCoastFloridaFishing]

Mark Thrush Thank you for your service

[@GarlandFarms]

@@helok9 Check out all the 1st amendment audits and then get back to us on that...

[@helok9]

Garland Farms SMH

[@rickhale6396]

Our lake in Texas states that as long as you on the water you can fish around the docks and piers you can't touch or get on the docks or piers or on ground.The game warden said as long as your floating you can fish. I've had a few problems.

[@ReelNorthernBass]

Had a somewhat similar incident happen to me as well in September last year. Fishing public waters, minding our own business, when a woman tried to get us to leave. Lied to us claiming it was private property, threatened to call the police on me, etc. Did my best to handle it as civil as possible. Can't give these people an inch or they'll take a foot. 100% support you for standing your ground and not giving in to this guy. I got a LOT of heat for that video though, but thankfully, I got more support than I did negative feedback. Hopefully your video doesn't get shared on a large local forum full of pleasure boaters for that body of water, or the dislike explosion will hit you too, lol.

[@nickboisclair5566]

Out on winni right? Think I saw your video posted to “I Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee” on Facebook

[@ReelNorthernBass]

@@nickboisclair5566 Yup, on Winni. I didn't know it got posted to that Facebook group. I wonder if I can find it now, kind of curious to see what kind of responses that post got there, lol

[@nickboisclair5566]

603Bass it was on one of the pages I’m on lol. Some characters on that lake.

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

"Okay..but I'm gonna stay here anyway"...Well done!!

[@MayorofNumber3]

I loved that part. For some reason reminded me of Office Space. Not sure why but it did.

[@thomasjones6365]

@@MayorofNumber3 when he said he didn't want to go to work lol, "I don't think i'm going to go"

[@paulhawkins8872]

love seeing ya stand up for your rights in such a cool manner. us duck hunters and fisherman down here in florida have to deal with similar issues even when we're hunting or fishing in a safe or legal manner

[@HeyrroPrease]

Well done. Stayed calm, only presented facts, and offered a solution (call the cops). There are some who would have blown up and only made things worse.

[@davisdavisdl]

In most states, harassing an angler is against the law. In the states that it's not against the law, it should be.

[@REXONATER70]

Finally a boss fisherman. Way to hold your spot.

[@langdonholmes7077]

I own lake property and am an avid bass fishermen. The only time that I've ever said anything is when someone bounces a weight off my boat. Spent too much money for someone to abuse my stuff. Make sure you're proficient at casting and operating your boat before dock fishing.

[@tcr2237]

Langdon Holmes ya, and when you head out to the dock and find out your fuel tank is empty and there was a crappy tournament the night before... stay away from my dock if you are are gonna steel my fuel!!! Other then that, fish away and enjoy!

[@terrydriggers5217]

True.

[@denonpmb]

​@@tcr2237why was it a crappy tournament? What made it so bad?

[@tcr2237]

@@denonpmb lol, 4 years altered called out! Haha. “Crappie”

[@gabrielgonzalez5421]

I've been there bro. I realy think these people are madd when they see someone having fun. Fisherman get a bad rapp.

[@exophthalmos1]

makes perfect sense.. harbor master gets mad seeing people have fun on the water.. makes perfect sense.

[@maxsfight2432]

Great video, you explained everything clearly and reminded everyone to know the laws, respect property and use common sense. Class act as well! Thank You & you just earned another subscriber.

[@rustynails.8550]

He probably fish there all the time and pissed you were catching fish, that he can't catch. 🚣‍♂️🎣🐡🐟🦈

[@robmainville2632]

I completely ignore anybody bothering me when I’m fishing. I don’t look at them, no response, no reaction, ever. Let them call whomever , if I’m legal, they get zero from me.

[@nothingnewtome1]

Rob Mainville you handle it correctly. This guy seems to really enjoy the drama.

[@rudycarreon3199]

Same happened to me here on the West coast, had a security guard tell me the water was "private property" around their docks in the Marina, around the marina del rey hotel. . When I explained to him what navigable water ways were, he told me to get the fuck out. I laughed at him and simply turned my back to him in my kayak . I invited him to call the sheriff , he did. Guard kept talking mess, I invited him to jump in the water... LOL. sheriff came and told me I could keep fishing, only after I told them I was well within my rights. Guard looked stupid, I wish I had recorded it like you did. Some people feel entitled, sheriff has been called on me 3 times this year fishing MDR. Not once have I been told to stop fishing. Your right to stand your ground. Keep fishing my friend.

[@giantasparagus]

Nothing better then respectfully turning down a concerned citizens suggestions with 0 hobbies.

[@mico6691]

This is what makes America great... Know your rights and stand your ground or 'water '

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Wisconsin guy is kinda out of line - multiple boats can fish nearby each other - in fact, being careful not to cross lines. Plenty of fun for everyone.

[@noampitlik2332]

Fishing is as old and time-honored as dirt. Another creep trying to change our culture.

[@competetodefeat4610]

I would have told him that my safety isn't his concern then probably top it off with "but thanks for looking out for me daddy". But I'm a douche that has 0 tolerance for people like that.

[@TH-bk5hj]

Nice job. Protecting the rights of fishermen. Thank you!

[@LostWoodsman76]

I love the arrogance to just come up and tell someone to leave because in his opinion that the water wasn't navigable. The gall! You handled it perfectly, polite but firm. Shouting and expletives won't help. In Indiana what he was doing is a crime, at least after the point where you told him you intended to keep fishing. The guy is a classic bully... he probably hogged the best swing on the playground as a kid. " I'm gonna stay here though." lol FISH ON MY BROTHER!

[@madtownangler]

Don't forget in Wisconsin that you can walk until the high water mark. It's best to keep your feet in the water though.

[@turkeythug25]

And go around obstacles

[@sotascouting]

Thank for this video man! I've been yelled at more than once. Great advice and nice job handling the situation! :)

[@kj8060]

Good job how u handled the situation man No harsh words no drama created. Just to the point.

[@JamesPiccone]

"Looks navigatable to me, I got here."😂

[@adamaj74]

I know right? I mean, wouldn't the fact that his boat is IN the water navigating PROVE it's navigable fucking water??

[@fjc8900]

Ppl really need a god damn life!

[@bushpilotexplorer1920]

Seems to me you are right, and I’m big on standing up. “His opinion”. Exactly. You challenged him, but You were respectful...well done.

[@bobbyswain7049]

Well done my friend......NEVER stand down when youre doing the right thing......tight lines

[@MystoRobot]

Some of these "harassers" are probably fishing there themselves... and are making excuses just because they don't want competition.

[@dennisschmidt975]

In my state (Minnesota) "Navigable" water is any water able to float a canoe, further if your feet are wet from that water you are considered to be on that water.

[@russbushie8214]

Keep up the good fight. Dont let people push you around. Ever

[@taboice2178]

If your ever in Wisconsin again fishing, come up to Marinette, Wis. We welcome all fisherman and the fishing is AMAZING!

[@Andy-rm9be]

You handled that well. We as anglers have all had this experience at one time or another.

[@supergoober1021]

Everything wet is considered navigable when it comes to getting permits, including channels that only get wet from rain, so stand your ground. Figuratively speaking.

[@pluto8404]

Or have common decency and respect boundaries. Sure, its not illegal to stand 2 inches from your face, but its disrespectful.

[@pluto8404]

Also. If there is a flooded part of highway. Can i just put my boat in it?

[@DocLogic123]

Lol okay. I'm gonna say first and foremost I realize what I'm about to say is wrong but I hope everyone kinda finds the humor in it considering my lack of knowledge.. I'm a city boy from flint michigan... I went up north fishing for like the 3rd time in my life... my buddy and I were casting and smacking our lures into pontoons and we decided that was a good technique as if it were a "dinner bell" for the fish.... we trademarked it "tinkin a toonie".. I now understand that's frowned upon lol

[@LDQBBQ]

Good job brother. In Texas we have laws prohibiting people from harassing outdoorsmen who are hunting and fishing legally. The next time I get harassed, I'll just call the game warden and continue to fish.

[@dustyroads5409]

So you drove 14 hours, just to fish one foot from the shoreline ?

[@skeddayoden421]

Good fishing is good fishing. If he loves the water its worth it

[@justinwilson3736]

Haha I just posted the same thing!!😂

[@garyh4458]

@@skeddayoden421 Why not just fish from an aquarium?

[@scoobydont4684]

Get out of that ankle deep water and nobody will Harass you.

[@garyh4458]

@Ek Hatch Maybe it does but it is idiotic to pull a boat in there and fish. You could do the same fishing there with a cane pole. The Harbor Master, although maybe technically within the bounds of the law, has a legit concern and any normal person would run off some moron pulling between the dock and rock shore in a boat.

[@tomtutt8458]

Being able to control your boat in tight quarters when your fishing marinas or docks is a excellent point.

[@HavokMustang5.0]

much respect for how you handled that....instead of being biligerent because you know your right and hes wrong you kept it respectful but assertive.....see people not every situation needs to be escalated over egos

[@MrRipnlips1]

Good man and good info, thanks for putting this video out. I have run into the same problems myself, I’m out here in the West and we have the same uneducated people. Best vibes to you and the fish you catch my man!

[@RM-nv4jt]

Not sure what authority the harbor master has but why would someone drive 14 hours to fish someplace where they are knowingly going to be harassed? You cant make a rule saying only people who know they can control their boat and act responsibly or are just as cool as me can bring their boat in here. No logic to that argument. Just has to be a blanket rule regarding the safety of everyone and the surrounding infrastructure. The entire situation just seems a ridiculous waste of time and energy.

[@jazzforme2u]

Cause there's fish. People need to mind their own business.

[@atomsmasher9411]

RM: Perhaps you are not aware of how often this kind of thing happens.

[@RM-nv4jt]

@@atomsmasher9411 What kind of thing?

[@RM-nv4jt]

@@jazzforme2u What?

[@madratter]

I don't get it either. Yes there are fish there. Great. Just looks like a dick move to fit between the dock and rocks but I don't fish that much so you win. You know the law and fish away

[@danmiller2287]

Don’t you love how “Karen’s” always never ( double negative) actually know the law and just talk about their feelings?

[@govtom4]

It’s a Mad TV reference. I got it. Didn’t need to explain it.

[@davidsmith5704]

"That's not a navigable waterway" as he watched the guy navigate the waterway.

[@Putaspellonyou]

It's hard to argue a waterway is not navigable when you're in a marina. Some states have different definitions for navigable though. There's a myriad of different rules from state to state.

[@davidsmith5704]

I suppose, but it looked navigable to me. The marina guy should get with the state and have them make a determination before he comes out and tries to bully someone.

[@Putaspellonyou]

@@davidsmith5704 looks navigable and has been declared such is very different. And besides, I only know the rules for where I fish. Some states have different rules for inland vs. tidal waters, natural streams vs. manmade. Knowing your rights is important, but also knowing that it's a jackass move to get arrested over a fish is something else.

[@stevejfromak842]

ALL navigable waters of the USA are fishable IF not prohibited by specific regulation. Federal navigable waters are traditionally and legally considered to be any water that a person can drag an empty canoe through it in any season of the year.. It does not matter what some harbor master says or thinks.

[@6stringgunner511]

Nicely done!!! It seems like there's ALWAYS one in the crowd!!! I had to deal with a guy like that on the shore of lake Erie. We were on the public fishing area. The private beaches were 50 yrds to our right. He called the police bc he JUST knew that we'd eventually be on his beach, trespassing. The police showed up and advised the homeowner that THEY were NOT the"thought police". Nor, do THEY arrest people at the advisement of a psychic!!! We fished for a couple hours and eventually relocated. 1.) The fishing wasn't great & 2.) The homeowners sat in lawn chairs throwing rocks into the lake where we were fishing. *Which explains why the fishing wasn't great. A total waste of a beautiful day.