These State Troopers Were NOT Happy

We were just coming back to the boat ramp after fishing when this happened. I got pulled over by the Alabama State Troopers.
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[@joefairplay2837]

The officer doing all the talking doesn't strike me as having spent much time on the water. 🤣

[@Salty80556]

I am happy that you showed courtesy and respect when you were stopped. I am proud you had all your safety equipment. In this day and age, too many people are not so polite. The officers showed you the same respect. It is very good of you to show this contact.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

"This day and age". WTF are you talking about? Love to cross paths with you.

[@puppycreek01]

@@Look_What_You_Did you're exactly what the person is talking about

[@raybates3119]

Good reminders because we all get complacent. When I was a helicopter pilot, I gave everyone aboard a short pre-flight briefing about what to expect and what to do in case of an emergency. I have taken boating somewhat for granted because I have always assumed, living on the coast, that everyone on my boat knew what to do. He makes an excellent point about having at least one other person knowing where your emergency equipment is located. Thanks for this remedial safety reminder!

[@patrickday4206]

No nobody would suggest this in your car instructions on the flares and spare tire people are over concerned with safety

[@jim2387]

Thank you for showing your interactions with the State Troopers. It provided a great PSA in water safety and allowed your viewers to know what to expect if stopped.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you for watching! I'm always glad that I can share my experience on the water.

[@NonyoBusinessOriginal]

Cops are so big into safety when they can take your money for it. But care supprisingly little for your safety when it puts theirs at risk.

[@biker9835]

Yeah and it proves none of them serve their country because they can't say oh officer safety if they do then it shows they wouldn't put their lives on the line when it comes to fighting they would be the ones that would go over seas and come home because it's too much

[@biker9835]

Shit I give them too much they would back out right before they get on the plane

[@tommyhunter1817]

That’s a pretty good point actually.

[@user-gx6wo4yo1p]

Not sure I believe that

[@NonyoBusinessOriginal]

@@user-gx6wo4yo1p Really? Ask the students in Uvalde or Parkland. Heck ask the Supreme Court that has ruled that officers have NO DUTY to protect you. Cops have a safer.job than roofers, convenience store clerks, trash men or restaurant workers but they make it sound like they put their life on the line every day. In reality they are cowards that run away when things get scary and shoot at unarmed handcuffed men in the back of their cars when acorns fall.

[@daveengstrom9250]

That was a pretty chippie stop. It takes a few boat lengths to go from 40 to 5. You did slow down. Some guys wear the BIG badge. I wore one for 28 years. I would not have bothered you.

[@shot-overshot-out3476]

Ditto

[@peterhernandez7817]

It's the police that lose their empathy to the power of the badge that makes us hate them. I remember in the 80s every kid in elementary school wanted to be a cop. Now none of them do. I know this because I teach in a elementary school.

[@repo4sale]

Always Yes Sir, Yes Mam! And smiles 😁

[@BamaSaltwater]

Exactly, leave everything else for the courtroom if need be . Thank you for watching,

[@bobk.1428]

Glad to see the Troopers out there doing their job. Merry Christmas to all.

[@1966cambo]

Decent interaction with the troopers, I have more than one interaction with conservation officers where they were super nervous of myself and buddy while hunting , hand on their pistol, yelling not to reach in the back……I just look em in the eye and tell them to calm down, tell them I appreciate them being out making sure people are safe and not poaching…….nobody wants to hurt you….settle down.

[@robertmatheson7393]

If they are so scared of you that they say things like that then they shouldn’t be officers. They are a danger to society.

[@joshbull623]

@@robertmatheson7393 Ignorance is not bliss, it is suffering manifest and deadly. After the 3rd IED on one particular road in Afghanistan, it is when I simply started to anticipate and expect it. If your experience and reality contradict your fairytale ideology of morality......you're not going to survive long in most cases. Reevaluate your take and try again.

[@BDaltonYoung]

Police officers interacting with citizens are not soldiers in a combat zone, and the fact that so many of them act like they are is partially responsible for the large (and growing) rift between the police and the citizens.

[@stevekleinhenz8262]

Glad he explained the difference in driving a car and a boat!

[@BamaSaltwater]

IKR , like we didn't know already hahaha.

[@robertgalligan6024]

That was a really nice interaction. I think everyone was kind, courteous and they wanted to keep you safe. Good job to everyone.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you. I agree

[@markjaycox8811]

Nice video, and nice fishing! Thanks for sharing!

[@vossierebel]

Merry Christmas toy, the family and friends! May 2022 bring so much fun that you have to share!!

[@sulli9271]

Great video guys - so respectful. It takes no effort to be polite and respectful and it is most often well received and reciprocated

[@richarddavis2961]

Kiss the boots the cops they really like that 👀

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Shall we show you the many videos where the innocent are assaulted, maimed, or even killed... You know what takes less effort. Stop harassing the public over bullshit.

[@markrowe2227]

Thanks for the video. Even the interactions with the troopers were educational. That’s what I love about your channel. Merry Christmas Bama. Also, thanks for showing how to rig the Z-man. I struggle with it.

[@BritoFishing]

Excellent video and great experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you much.

[@TRaysDigginIt]

You handled that well.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate it ! I like to leave the arguing and "he said/she said', if it came down to it, for the court room! Thank you for watching.

[@timburton1812]

This honest, real deal type stuff is what sets you apart from ALL other Alabama coast youtube channels!! (Don’t be bummy)

[@PromasterHOF]

20 years with as a state DNR Police officer, retired now for 13 years this video brought back lots of memories, good, bad and ugly.

[@madscientist367]

The blonde state trooper looks like he was tweaking and twitching like he was on something 😮

[@jeremysilcox9362]

I think when they found out that you were a KZbin channel that they knew they had an opportunity to educate more people than just you guys.

[@cdawson615]

Yeah, Im sure thats exactly what these coppers were thinking!

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Nope. Just bored and trying to screw somebody.

[@anasantiago3581]

@@jimmychanbers2424 👍👍👍

[@conspiracymusic]

Cops educating? Hahahahaha

[@markjaycox8811]

WRONG DUFOUS. There are people out there with character and dignity-stuff you think can be bought with a camera. Life don't get any lower than yours.

[@MarkoAbo]

Great video. That trooper had both a great drawl and a wild twitch.

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

that's probably just his itchy trigger finger acting up... lol

[@jasonporter8356]

Great video! Appreciate all the tackle talk as I’m trying to get geared up to come down to Bama and fish some salt water. So learning what I can!

[@BamaSaltwater]

For sure! I appreciate ya watching and enjoying my videos! Glad I can help you be prepared, we have world class fishing down here for sure, thanks!

[@johnmadden6104]

Enjoy the videos and keep them coming and you and your family have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

[@stevefox2224]

Great video my friend! The fishing is always good but the safety lessons are way more important! I have a good friend that lost his 2 best friends of 25 years while duck hunting because the boat operator didn’t have it on, They got knocked overboard in bad weather trying to duck hunt. They didn’t have a chance boat kept going they didn’t find them till four days later! Always be safe on the water guys always.

[@randolphbehm877]

I like the plate aluminum boat Alabama resident’s paid for. That thing looks solid!

[@marksibus2792]

WOW..... Alabama fish and game are ball busters

[@2ubtrue]

"OK, you're gud to go. Ima just stand here and pose..."

[@killintime9701]

Cop was tweakin balls lol

[@ckaz2806]

Another Great video! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@CharlestonSCAudits]

I like this LEO encounter very much. I think this was very well handled by everyone involved. I’ve been on the water and the DNR in South Carolina stopped us and have always been professional, thorough, respectful and represented their department in an excellent way.

[@zoeyshoots]

It’s a shame we have to ask permission from the King to provide for our families.. and then pay him..

[@tommysmith9847]

Thank you for the tip on how to get Z-Mam bait up over the barbs. I have struggled with this and had no Idea.

[@BamaSaltwater]

For sure! I always did too, that’s what steered me away from them a while ago, but now, they’re my absolute favorite soft plastic company for saltwater. Thank you for watching

[@ddeaae]

Our family enjoy your video's we enjoy the education and your very kind way of dressing wildlife. Thank you keep making these great video's.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the vids

[@ronparr6799]

troopers flexing again. Just telling you ...

[@keithwest6859]

I appreciate the respect you showed the officers.

[@akwamarsunzal]

They were cool. Nothing wrong with checking you out for safety!

[@bossdillman7011]

Really enjoy your shows. Looks like your having fun!

[@outdooradventureswithron1571]

Very professional guys. Great video

[@scottweidner1613]

Great video👍👍 It can be amazing how fish at different locations want a totally different presentation. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🎄

[@pierpounder]

VERY thorough and professional. We are indeed fortunate to have such dedicated officers keeping our waterways safer!

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

Great fishermen. An asset to the sport. My Grandfather would have loved you guy. Set down with a beer,around the fire and shot the fisherman stories

[@xenaguy01]

So, 1) kill switch, 2) wake violation, and 3) safety inspection. Glad these guys weren't just hassling you for no reason. But the lecture after saying, _"giving a warning, ..."_ is B.S. as is your fishing license. Losing that was the COP'S fault, and you should .make a formal complaint, and his Dept should pay to replace it.

[@christopherscott8853]

Listen to your daddy.

[@richardcruz102]

These cops did their job without giving a ticket when they could have SO STOP COMPLAINING

[@xenaguy01]

@@richardcruz102 _"... so stop complaining."_ The game Warden *DROPPED HIS LICENSE IN THE LAKE!!* I would have complained on the spot!

[@davidkearley4717]

Great video and I’m glad you just got a warning Merry Christmas

[@BamaSaltwater]

Me too! Thank you, Merry Christmas

[@garryeadon9962]

I'm starting to follow you because you actually explain your bait and tackle. Awesome 👌 👏

[@btnn3534]

Love the troopers boat. Man in black offered some good safety advices too

[@stevendevereaux5640]

You know what's funny. Every fish is so beautiful. Could be uglier then terd but it's beautiful lol.

[@Music-kz9ol]

I’d catch the sea trout when I was off shore on an oil platform, and land one out of three whole fish. The sight feeders under the platform would hit them on the way up and bite them in half. They are just the wrong color to be swimming around among the bigger fish.

[@jessedanford9360]

Fishing buddy’s are for ever stay.safe!

[@frwoody1232]

see how that interaction went when your courteous and professional both parties have a pleasant experience non hostile.

[@ericglenn4644]

Great fishing video with some nice trout

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@alabamaadventurer]

Good idea from the officer to make sure your passengers know where all the safety equipment is as well.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Always, usually the first thing I tell someone when they get on the boat haha. Cause ya never know when something might happen.

[@glasshalffull8625]

When I go out with folks I always give them a safety briefing and emphasize that everyone is responsible for the safety of the boat and passengers. I always keep the air horn within arms reach of the helm and it has prevented several collisions by distracted boaters.

[@edhartgrove7552]

●●● Might want to think about attaching your fishing license, cell phone, etc. to a short piece of foam "swimming noodle", when handing it over to LEO's. Just using a couple rubber bands or a short lanyard should suffice. 10-cents worth of pool noodle and a couple rubber bands could make the difference between your cellphone floating or sinking. Just a thought.

[@billgraham5609]

Very Nice of them, good holiday spirit...I guarantee I would be shutting it down hundreds of yards out now

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

Some really nice specks. Thanks for the info about tackles and rigs, along with demonstration of your successful technique. Too bad about your hard card. Good you had the license on your phone. Use that kill switch lanyard; it could save your life. Otherwise, should something happen and you end up overboard, there's a good chance that the boat will circle around and run right over you. The kill switch will prevent that.

[@FarmerFpv]

Thanks for showing the Troopers respect. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, bro. Thanks for the lessons too!

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you! You as well!!

[@wendellgamstead4933]

We had an interaction with an AL water trooper this winter wjile fishing with a local guide up in the bay. It seems that he was displeased that we were fishing on the edge of the channel ( we were the only boat anywhere around). The guide told him that he'd been fishing there for thirty years and wasnt aware it was a problem. Short story, we moved, apologized and the young Trooper motored off to battle more evildoers. Lol

[@conradmorin1891]

You guys sets off a good example by taking full responsibility for not having the kill switch attached to yourself while the motor is engaged, and furthermore, you guys and the state troopers were courteous and respectful to each other from the get-go. The State Toopers also used good judgement & commom sense, with letting you off with a warning, vs. a ticket. >>>That is how cops regain public trust, & that is how cops should conduct themselves.......kudos to these two officers.

[@phil7202]

The problem with that trooper saying for everyone to be courtesy is that they violate your rights in that process.

[@c.b.kansan1700]

Don't feed the trolls ladies and gentlemen.

[@richardmills8401]

I think I would have just taken the ticket instead of the half hour class on the rights and wrongs of boating..

[@robj4881]

You guys are so polite to your law enforcement but then again they are armed! Jokes aside, they seemed mostly concerned with your safety and things can go wrong quick on the water in a small boat. They were ok and you were very respectful and they appreciated that from you. It's much less strict in the UK fishing offshore or estuaries here. I'm ex Royal Navy and I know you don't lip off at US police! Good fishing on those jigs though :-0)

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate it ! Cheers

[@yaboiboi5211]

Loved the video, last year my brother fought a 7 lb specked trout in b/c and it was the biggest I’ve herd of!

[@carolemayfield9619]

Love your video! I'm from GS... now in NC because of Covid! Long story! Anyway.. just found your channel and I am loving it! It makes me feel "Home"again! Thanks and Fish On! ❤🎣🌞

[@ClassXIRoads]

Surprised they didn't want to look in your fish box

[@BamaSaltwater]

Ikr, they could’ve cared less about the fish it seemed haha

[@christopherfoster3744]

Hi ! They would need a search warrant, they're not fishing, game or department of natural resources which doesn't need a search warrant. They're search warrant is when you sign up ,your fishing license gives them permission to do anything they want. You lose a lot of your rights when you sign that

[@michaellauer3397]

Yup, they’ll get there though. Just watch.

[@MichaelJ84.]

Steve, I literally watched. Your John boat video and then turned around and watched this. And how funny you were pushing the kill switch on that. John boat. You fell out and it saved your butt. But in this one you got pulled over and luckily got a warning

[@SailProMarina]

As far as kill switch bracelet. There is a new device you can use that is a proximity kill RF It's a tiny fob and if you go out of range ( adjustable from 10-15-20-25 ft ) it kills your engine. They are coming out with a new model that can snapshot the GPS location and make an emergency call. I think they are working on a license with Coast Guard so it behaves like an EPIRB Nice Trout boys !! Cheers & Beers ! Fish On !

[@Billsbyjoe]

When a cop says “Im filming you too” well theyre not, they are only carrying the device, the filming is done by the camera and that footage belongs to the people, unfortunately there are those in the higher ranks who understand this and will delete, hide, object to release and sometimes even destroy it.

[@frankdesbaux]

In 30+ boating and fishing all over New Zealand years I have only once been asked by fisheries officers if they could come aboard for an inspection.. Yes they must get permission and only to inspect the fish but usually they hang out at the ramps and they target the dodgy folks. Licences are not required for fishing, the boat doesn't need to be registered and it is perfectly legal to drink alcohol. Life jackets must be worn in small boats when underway and then at the discretion of the captain. But. If you stuff up the maritime police can prosecute but it has to be serious. It's a self policing system and it works. Police will never stop you unless you are blatantly or dangerously breaking a speed restriction or being a total ass but you usually never see them anyway. Coastguard you pay to belong to or they will save anyway if you ask. They tow you home basically They're the good guys. have no legal power but watch out for the Harbourmasters, they have egos like you wouldn't believe but you can tell them to eff off and just drive away. They're toothless but might call the cops but usually the cops don't care about them because they know they're dickheads.

[@illiadmcswain3956]

New Zealand sounds really cool,😁

[@jarrodpitts5632]

man stop making crap up.. just looked it up and here you go... "Everyone, of any age, must carry a valid New Zealand Sports Fishing Licence with them (or be named on a family licence with the primary licence holder present) when fishing for sports fish in New Zealand." people like you make others believe stupid shit that gets them in trouble all because you dont know what laws where you fish and dont really care to learn them...

[@frankdesbaux]

@@jarrodpitts5632 That is only for fresh water trout fishing. The fish are bred and released into the waterways. The licence fees go to pay for that. It is the only fish one needs a licence for, you can pick one up for the day. You need to read up more than the headlines child. But hey. Trout taste like mud so I don't care for them.

[@frankdesbaux]

@@killdizzle Bullshit.

[@jarrodpitts5632]

@@frankdesbaux ty for proving what he stated was wrong... saying you dont need a license makes many think you dont need a license at all...

[@ZitherBeast]

I'd love to have that State Trooper boat, that thing looked awesome. .

[@kurtrindgen4708]

That was good. More about awareness and education than display of power. Life jacket whenever big motor is running. Fire extinguisher….meh, gotta check that!

[@rickoler9473]

Brand new to your channel. Thanks for posting this, regardless of other comments I believe you took the high road and were professional and courteous. I fish and travel that exact same stretch of water (Sportsman Marina) and your video provided me some valuable information regarding the wake regulation enforcement and the obvious safely lesson. Great content and wish you the best of luck.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you much!

[@rodneyparker9912]

Got really lucky there! I knew you were getting a ticket for sure with how long he was taking. Nice trout too! Merry Christmas and hope your 2022 is stellar.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@donaldsettle990]

hope you and yours have Great Christmas and lots of fish in the New Year

[@daffyduck9901]

I always wrap my Killswitch around my beer because there's the real safety we don't need to lose that and I'm always holding on to it, kind of a two for one.🤙

[@BamaSaltwater]

🤣

[@zackmorehouse]

I was hoping you’d make 20k by the end of year. Great content and keep it up !

[@dickfitswell3437]

Thank you for showing how to act under a traffic stop. Water or road this was a great example of how to act whether you're right or wrong. The cops will almost always treat you how you treat them. Sure there is the 1% but there's always a 1%

[@conspiracymusic]

1%is the amount of actual good cops lol back the Blue until it happens to you 👍

[@Drew-di6nt]

You don’t ever want to interact with the “1%”it could ruin your outlook on all police.

[@tubehound69]

it's more than 1%. Out of all the times I've been stopped the cop has been a dick right out of the gate more than half the time, and that was before I had a chance to say anything or had a bad demeanor, so it wasn't anything I started. For some reason when you roll through a stop sign or don't use a turn signal a cop acts like you made a lewd tongue gesture at his mother.

[@b3_op103]

@@Drew-di6nt Ya if your ever stopped by a BAD cop its better to go along with it and take em to court afterwards makes no sense to argue and fight them they have numbers and firepower, just record em if you can and dont give them permission to do things that they need your permission to do (things like searches that they need your permission for often times bad cops will ask for permission in a way that makes it seem like you dont have a choice than they have you permission and can do whatever they want), easier to just give your license regardless of the situation even if its not required to its just easier for everybody involved and being compliant will get you out of alot of minor stuff. I completely agree with the 1 percent ruining peoples outlook on the 100 percent, alot of people think all cops are bad even if they've never had an experience with them or have only had 1 bad experience and most of it comes from how they were raised and taught especially for lower income people the majority of people hear about cops in a negative way at some point because most people are lower-middle class or know someone thats lower-middle class and thats where the stereotypes come from but despite popular belief most cops dont care and if you give em an easy time they usually reciprocate it, thats not to say there arent some out there that try and pull fast ones on you or try to make things into situations that are bigger than necessary anyway just gotta stay safe out there and overall avoid the cops by driving safe (on water or land), and just not doing anything to make them be interested in you

[@chascain1]

I've never had a problem!..that kill switch is for when you do have a problem! Lol GOOD cops.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Exactly, that's why I wear it when I run! Now I know the law 100%. We were in a No Wake Zone and had another Qualified Captain on board as well.

[@ch33kmanddmc44]

Hey that was a cool episode I ran up on. I don't fish much but I love to eat them.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks, I love fishing for them

[@studentforlife714]

Honestly I would take the ticket if it meant not hearing all that copsplaining. They must love to hear themselves. I am sure these guys know what they did and can do without the half hour verbal reprimand lol.

[@vmmusa1234]

It sounds like a parent disciplining their teenage kid.. Cops love to hear themselves talk and bark orders. Egomaniacs!!!

[@israeliteonlycampkilluhi.o2108]

Wow I was saying the same thing. Just give me the ticket and shut up...: ( Those cops treated those dudes like they were two 5 year old mentally handicapped children.

[@joethebourbonman]

I’m a big fan of the slow jig technique for trout like you were doing. Got a kick out of the “good cop bad cop” approach for the officers-but there’s enough buffoonery out on the water it’s good to see them out there doing their job. Merry Christmas!

[@joenop3393]

Those Troopers were nice. Love them boys from the South!

[@2Jim2u]

good video. Just a question though, how long after this video did you add a hard top to boat?

[@carterslawncare2258]

Awesome day. They are just trying to keep all safe. Actually no one should mind being stopped because all have what is required on the water.

[@davidfloyd9413]

Be safe and have a Merry Christmas

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@williammartin9332]

Didn't know ...bear's had boats ...😆

[@BamaSaltwater]

They have a few nice ones, and they burn some fuel in em too!

[@user-gx6wo4yo1p]

What a shakedown!! You are the most legally conscious person on the water. I know its their job but they always seem to pick the most legal people. You are definitely law abiding.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Then why were they breaking the laws? You law and order types sure are selective.

[@rongibney9511]

Retired law enforcement here! Thanks for the respect to the troopers. Love you videos

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@pain_weaver]

Respect is earned not demanded. Our employees need to get that through their heads nowadays.

[@bobbyadams5256]

Amen to courtesy and professionalism.

[@bcp5296d]

Probably the best troopers I've seen.

[@donbohaven952]

MY BAD !!!! They had a reason to stop you !!!! Not just the random inspection

[@cragre28]

Make no mistake about it, while these Troopers were nice and were pretending to be your best friend, their whole purpose is to try to catch you doing something wrong to generate revenue to justify their job. I understand you being polite and asking them if they want to be on camera, but you should video every incident with police or game wardens. They lie to you, or lie in court and it's your word vs theirs and guess who the judge is going to believe. I had a game warden threaten me when I was 11 or 12 for getting my grandfather a bucket to put fish in while trout fishing. Turns out a game warden was watching him snag trout and he had over the limit. The game warden was hiding in the woods and snuck out to the truck where he got me one on one and threatened to make sure I didn't get my hunter's permit next year if I didn't tell the warden that none of the fish were mine and tell on my grandfather. I had another instance when I was hunting a management area and had killed a small 8 point. My buddy helped me drag the deer out and we were parked 10 feet from the closed road walked in on. I took the magazine out of my gun, ejected the shell. and out of habit just popped the mag back in because I had a hole in my pocket. The game warden drove in right before we crossed the berm dragging the deer. He asked to see our licences and we showed them to him. He then said let me check your guns. I handed it to him and saw the magazine in the gun and you could see the excitement in his eyes. 10 feet from where it was fine to have a loaded gun, he was telling me he was going to write me a fine for having a loaded gun on an open road. My buddy was defending me but the game warden would have none of it. It was then that I pulled out my Georgia Weapons permit and showed it to him and he was pissed off, because he knew it was legal for me to have a loaded weapon on me anywhere, even on an open hunting road. He then snapped at me 'next year they are fix that wording and loophole, because that's only supposed to be for handguns only'.. I said 'well good me for it's not next year, huh?' He walked away with his tail between his legs because I was completely legal and there was nothing he could do to either of us. When he walked away, my friend just started cackling at how fast that warden changed tunes and took the loss in a big way. Point is, never assume that just because you are being nice they will not try everything in their power to throw you under the jail.

[@BarSpringOutdoors]

Damn you must have not gotten good experiences. There will always be bad eggs but every encounter with game wardens me and my family have had I have never gotten that feeling or seen from their actions that they wanted to manipulate for their benefit or what have you that you were saying.

[@cragre28]

@@BarSpringOutdoors The first interaction as a kid was what started to shape my opinion, but after more and more encounters, I just don't trust game wardens and DOT officers. What do both have in common? They don't have to abide by the 4th and 5th amendments like normal law enforcement, the game warden can enter your property without a search warrant. They can enter you boat or commercial motor vehicle for inspection at any time without reasonable articulate suspicion. That leads to officers who would normally be concerned with making sure they step on people's rights getting to do just that and they are encouraged to do that. When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail. We do have a really good game warden here in North Georgia, Casey Jones, and he was the Georgia officer of the year a few years back.

[@anthonygarland933]

General note to anyone You have the right to remain silent. AKA shut the f up. L.E.O. never drops in to be social. And most cases depend on evidence you give them. And unfortunately most give it freely.

[@bransonred1]

Even though I am I big supporter of LEO's with several family members in that field, you would be surprised at how many of them to not follow the laws that they preach about (including said family members). Every cop I know violates traffic laws when in their personal vehicle. On traffic court day, I can catch many state troopers especially, rolling through the stop sign near the courthouse in their state cruisers. One day, six of them in a row rolled right through the stop sign before they turned into the parking lot to park and go to traffic court. After years of witnessing this, I finally decided to ask them about it. As they were entering the building I asked "are any of you here for contested stop sign violations today?" They just looked at me. I said "if I were contesting a ticket, I would stand out their on the corner and film all six of you rolling through the stop sign". They were not happy and did not respond, just scowled at me. My uncle was a FL state trooper and everywhere he went he drove 10-20 mph over the speed limit. I use to love to ride with him when I was a kid. The few times he got pulled over, just a flash of his Lt. badge and we were off again. Those were the good ole days lol

[@anthonygarland933]

@@bransonred1 1 of my neighborhood local bar hopping groups included a state trooper. He was ALWAYS DESIGNATED driver going home. Never worried even a little.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

I like the fact that you answered his statements with, "Yes Sir," I think half the people I stopped don't know how to respectful talk to a law enforcement officer.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Boot lickers can't get enough of the knob bob... Yes sir... give me more sir. I like it sir... Respect is earned son. Never answer LEO's questions. They will go find somebody else to polish their knob...

[@davidwilliams26]

Merry Christmas and happy new year glad I found your channel.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Appreciate ya ! !

[@EDROWLAND-oz8bj]

More waste of tax dollars!

[@smartazz61]

And cops wonder why folks don't like a lot of them. This is whats called government over reach. The guy asks politely, and it was polite, if they minded if he filmed, and that cop without knowing anything about this guy or what kind of a person he is gives him a shirt attitude. Power corrupts. This stop was as necessary as a politician. They just keep at him and keep at him and keep at him until they feel like he's admitting to them that were 100% in the right. I hate that shit.

[@BamaSaltwater]

They definitely were not that happy (or giving off good vibes) as they were pulling up.

[@TheMtpleasantbc]

brother, rthank you for being an inspiring witness, god bless you and yours

[@christianludvigsen5641]

In NC, we get checked by the Coast Guard (at least on salt water). Never saw a state trooper doing boat safety. I'm glad you didn't get cited.

[@Joe-bh4vz]

Try a Zoom super fluke 4” on a 3/0 wide gap worm hook with no weight. Cast it out there and just leave it. Give it a little jerk here and there.

[@brendanfire9820]

I’m looking for a good saltwater baitcaster. I’ll be on a kayak so I was hoping for a sealed one or one that is better against salt water. Any suggestions?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Not for sure about being sealed, but my Shimano Curado's have held up for a long time (with proper care and rinsing) in the salt. May be work looking at the Shimano Tranx as well.

[@rickbakker6603]

Merry Christmas

[@edwarddiviney5226]

I love Specks, in the early 70's I would catch them almost every cast. No limits back then. Many of the small bayou's off Choctawhatchee Bay around Niceville were full of them. A few Redfish and Silver Trout. I miss the Fishing, land locked in the Rocky Mtns since the Army. Great videos.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Awesome, thanks for sharing your experiences

[@robertbragg9364]

Now this older officer can teach other officers how to interact with people. He's a professional, and I can appreciate that. The younger officer did, alright. He's just doing his job, and he's young, so I get it. Neither of them were really unprofessional or rude. They all seemed to be respectful, and this is the type of scenario you like to see. With all the negative between the public and the police, positive interactions need more light, and I appreciate you for taking the time to share it.

[@2pugman]

Some of them like to play God !

[@goldenshine9434]

😮the younger one was borderline

[@robertbragg9364]

@@2pugman couldn't agree more. They play judge jury and executioner and it just ain't right.