Honestly that guy wasn’t being a jerk, he was just a barely functioning human. Had a similar situation working a bed this weekend I had a guy on a paddle board towing a grandkid get between me and shore. Saw him coming for like 10 minutes and thought “no way he comes up on me” lol😂

They don't have a trolling motor. I don't think they were malicious. Drift fishing with wind. I think they were rural and are no different than many boaters at launch ramps. Some people just do not need to vote or reproduce.

@ShaneJMcNair

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@donkswampey3874

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@BucketMouthFishing23

Жыл бұрын

Spot on comment. I thought the same. Just some country boys doing what they do

@davefleming1117

Жыл бұрын

They knew exactly what they were doing. Just being a fucking asshole!... there is zero courtesy and respect out there anymore..I would never in a thousand years even remotely get that close to another fisherman.... fire up your motor and move.. not hard to figure out.... I would have got nasty.

Wow! I don't know how you kept it together. I am an old guy, and I don't think I could kept cool like you did. I may have gotten my ass whipped, but I would have expressed extreme displeasure to those idiots. WTG Ken!

I seen the hole thing 😂we were the stratos across the way. I don’t know how y’all keep your cool, hats off to you. We were dying though.

@KenSmithFishing

Жыл бұрын

We could see you guys were watching…and laughing

@jdslife7221

Жыл бұрын

Hands down you handled that with class, never seen anything like that happen. From that storm to that , I don’t think we will forget that tournament. Awesome to see y’all fishing though , hope to see you on the water again soon 👍🏻

Thank you Ken! You have demonstrated and solved the ancient riddle of “What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?”. LOL. Keep on fishing and keep on making videos.

You guys really handled yourselves way better than I would have!!! Unbelievable!!!

He was just chillin Rollin with the breeze. No trolling motor letting the wind be his guide lol wow

I mean he really should have just got in the boat and gave a shameless plug to the camera of his social media page, helped himself to some food and drink and asked which is your favorite rod then take it with him back to his boat before it drifted away. All with a passing polite have a nice day!

Pretty funny! Last segment!! We used have an old boy up here that used to have something that painted on his truck!😂

They didn't seem to have a trolling motor, that's their excuse. Then you got a big backlash and Terry fell on his butt when they were five feet away! 🤣 You both should have kept your composure if you're gonna fish so close to those boys.

Two options you could have trolled around them. Or they could have pulled there lines in and fired up big motor to get out of your way. Which one do you think would have hurt your fishing the most? If they were anchored then ur required to yield the right of way regardless if ur in a tournament or not. We have to remember the lakes are there for public recreation not for chasing money. Lighten up Francis!

@robertlane370

Жыл бұрын

You might want to read that handbook that comes with your fishing license.....

@timroyall6513

Жыл бұрын

They were not anchored so I don't know why you would say that. Mr. Ken was anchored, so the other guys were required to yield, but didn't. I hope I never have this happen to me. Someone will go swimming.

Very professional. Thanks for being the better Men. I don’t know if I could have maintained my cool.

Awesome looking champion right there! That was some spooky weather forsure!

Hi Ken!!! What's up!!! Nice that you getting it done at the house👍Proper boat edicate is just not there. I'm seeing more and more of this. Even with season anglers🤠 I'm guessing you on the only fishing spot on the Lake 😬😬😬 still enjoying the videos Ken👍

How did you two stay so calm.. I would have went off on them so bad. These are the type of people who leave their truck at the ramp and go driving around the lake.

Yep, I would have lost my mind…. They didn’t seem to have a trolling motor but they had the big motor to get out of the way.

You showed more patience than me. Congrats on that lol

@claytonpass7992

Жыл бұрын

I also see me in this video. Before take off in in the nitro right beside you in the two stroke

WOW! I have never had that happen in a turnament much less just fishing.

Worst I had was an Academy pro team passed me at high speed close on the left side near 143 on LSR, get maybe 200 feet in front, turn hard right and kill the motor. I had to make a sharp right turn, missing him by inches. To top it off he then made an unsportsmanlike gesture.

This is absolutely mind blowing. How do you guys not say anything? At least for the sake of letting them know how wrong it is “in hopes” they don’t do it again. More patients than me, especially after he fell an liked to of hurt himself badly!

It's crazy nowadays! I had a guy idle right over the spot I was fishing. I even said some before they went over it.. and it wasn't very deep. Pretty much blew the spot out!

@slabbusterrtr7690

Жыл бұрын

So many covid boaters now days there' clueless I'm 49 been fishing from a boat my whole life these new dummies don't know about giving a man his space or the unwriten rules on the water

Just push the TM button and avoid the foreseeable situation that was unfolding. IDK

I know water is public but I would have went ballistic on that m. F er! I don’t even tournament fish

Ken I’m as surprised by some of the comments, as I was the boat drifting into you guys.

@chrishampton8842

Жыл бұрын

Why are you surprised by the comments?

A anchored boat in Iowa. A 25' law. The fine can be 100.00 to 1200.00 and if touched it can go even higher. Now in Minnesota it could mean expulsion off the river or lake a fisherman was fishing on vac and a jetski was go around the boater the dnr seen this and ask the fisherman if he was bothering his fishing trip yes he is , the dnr kicked the jetski off the lake for the year and fined him 500.00.

Yeah, that’s really crazy! I don’t think that they had a clue….

@lenclark6099

Жыл бұрын

They knew exactly what they were doing!!!! Look, running into the other boat which is practically a new boat with the piece of old junk is no skin off their nose!!!! They did not care!!! You are giving them too much class!!!

cast off your crankbait and have a slip n fall because of that jerk!

Well, the “Deliverance” crew in the ProCraft may have been packing and any hint of dissatisfaction on your part may have set them off. Glad y’all kept your cool and came out unscathed.

I'm surprised at the comments by people who think that you should have moved. Obviously they don't have any idea about fishings unwritten rules. It's common sense really that you give people space. Either they don't know or they don't give a shit. More than likely don't give a shit.

@fishybassvon5752

Жыл бұрын

Very surprised here as well. You don’t just go into others spot, drifting or no TM is not an excuse at all. It is not like they lost power and have zero control of their vessel. Big or small is irrelevant, what people drive also does not matter. It’s the attitude and respect.

@slabbusterrtr7690

Жыл бұрын

Yep I agree alot don't know the unwritten rules of the lake cause there covid boaters

@timkelly633

Жыл бұрын

The guys in the drifting boat were obviously in the wrong, but look what happens when you're being hard headed and self righteous. One guy falls over, the other cracks off his cast. Both could have been avoided by just accepting that people are sometimes stupid and just moving out of their way for the few moments it takes them to drift past you.

I had it happen to me at Caddo. And it was an Old Man & Im 62... He cut right across my bow maybe 10 feet in front of my boat. Then parked 20 feet away & started fishing. I believe he thought that was his spot only. And wanted to run me off, which he accomplished... But not before I did a couple of doughnuts trying to make a big enough wave to swamp him. Some people..

That looked like a TVA lake

If that’s the most uncourteous thing that’s ever happened to you then you haven’t fished where I do haha.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy. They just didn’t even have a clue. He did get waxed, gd think he wasn’t hurt.

What the actual flip!! This is ridiculous

i would have lost my shit!!! way to show control!

Ken, it Just something you have to deal with anymore. Its just a reflection of society. Some people just don’t respect anyone. I’ve had 4 knee replacements if i would have took that fall it would have the end of me for the day. I’am glad he’s ok. I know in your video fishing with the bad weather don’t you boat have the lightning detector I understand that Bass Cats have that option? Keep it up Ken love all that you do!!

This guy simply didn't know any better, as they say in the south "bless his heart". Kudos to keeping your tempers under control. Now, the other possibility would be that he was a jerk, intentionally sabotaging your fishing spot. He saw two grown men, wearing women's shoes, fishing in a nice boat , figuring he had nothing to fear from them😊

He could say the same I guess.He could not tell you were spot locked. Cut the guy a break. That's why I start cussing them out way before they get there so they get the point.

@lancelamoon6743

Жыл бұрын

No the guy was flat wrong period.

I lost my mind watching this video Ken.

Ken ya better man than me!Where did ya get the logos for your rain suit?I don’t know where to look.👍🏼👍🏼

I give you a LOT of credit for not losing it those idiots, and if you ask me you definitely are allowed to use some harsh language over stuff like that. Obviously, some of it should have been directed at them. Love watching your videos and wish you and your fishing partner the best.

Ken I would love to come down to Texas and fish with you..

Not having a trolling motor is not an excuse. I’ve encountered similar situation, people drift fishing in big recreational vessels were acting totally entitled to the water, they just kept drifting toward us until I cannot withstand and leave. No courtesy or respect or whatsoever.

The camera just made the boat look closer than it really was

@chrisc1471

Жыл бұрын

😳 How much closer than touching can you get ?😂

Wow🤦🏾‍♂️😂

Can whoop ass would came out!!

I have something like this happen to me and a buddy after asking the guy to go around he said I’m gonna go where I want to go then I threw a jig near his boat and he pulled a gun on us there are some stupid people out there

I would of had to move my boat for fear of the stupid rubbin off when they bumped ya. Hope Terry is ok, a fall like that may take a day to feel.

Didn't look like they had a trolling motor. They should have cranked and moved way before it got to that point.

@SeemsLikeSomething

10 ай бұрын

Explain why the boat with the ability to simply troll a little to one side shouldn’t do that? I don’t get it. These guys made no effort either. This was a game of chicken, who’s gonna move first, and it should really fall on the boat that has the easiest avenue to that.

Honestly they were there first and on a drift , y’all had a trolling motor and should have given way to the boat in drift .

@KenSmithFishing

Жыл бұрын

That is not correct, we were there and spot locked, they pulled up long after we had been there

@user-xm8rf6ik7b

Жыл бұрын

@@KenSmithFishing well if that is the case then he is was in the wrong and very rude .

I’m 70% sure there was a camera somewhere other than your boat Ken. And I’m 95% sure you were being punked. I left the remainder because I’m a cop and I can assure you, people really can be that stupid. Either way, good for y’all for holding it together. I doubt very seriously even I could’ve.

He said he was anchored. 2:57-259 your anchored? Yeah. Oh are you? He’s anchored.

Wow just incredible what the hell was that guy thinking wow he floates all the way to you guys and never moved out of the way just incredible thats the worst I have ever seen lol I would of lost my shit lol lol

Why didn't you uh, like, say anything? I woulda said "You're getting a little close, it's a big lake"

That guy was just clueless and terribly ignorant. No doubt he’s like that out of the boat too. Should never be in a boat again.

How do you think Kevin Vandam won all those classics, buddies of his would sit on Aaron Martins spots! :)

@timroyall6513

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what your comment has to do with this video? Those guys weren't spot sitting. They were being idiots just drifting right in on another boat. I can only imagine what some of my buddies would have done but I can say this. It would have been much uglier than the way Ken handled it.

I would have lost my shit!!

I wish alot of these covid boaters wouldve took up golf instead

😂😂 TIE ON A PUNCH JIG 😂😂. CAST FOR THE WIN. 😂

He’s obviously never fished any of the lakes in Southern Cal…this is a regular occurrence…it’s called combat fishing for a reason.

Seriously! I WOULD OF BEEN IN THAT BOAT SWINGING < NO TROLLING MOTOR EITHER! SO JUST FLOAT WHEREVER **

UN...BE...LIEVABLE!

That’s why i have my German Shepard on the boat at all time just for that reason. He would’ve made an effort or it would’ve gotten ugly.

I think plain ol common sense has become a rare thing these days . In tournaments I see guys launch and start tying on baits crossways of the ramp while others are trying to launch . I don’t know if they just don’t care or are just plain dumber than dirt .

I dont understand trolling motor or no trolling motor you see another angler fishing a spot move on even if they are standing on the bank and casting just move on they at some point knew they were drifting into your zone

Every time I go fishing, and I mean every time, some ahole runs full speed in casting distance to me. Waking the hell out my boat to the point that I'll take on water. I have a 15' John Boat and just because I don't have a 60k boat that doesn't mean I don't matter. They have the whole other side of the lake but they'll just blow up my spot because they're in a hurry. Listen guys stay away from a boat that can hit you with a cast and be wary of what water they're working. Don't be that guy. And when there's two of you, someone has to have some sense.

there is a way to handle those types of fools

What is a yellow bass?

Look at their age, says it all!!!

Is that Chickamauga? It's amazing how people act on the water now. Sad. Might have to find another hobby if it keeps getting worse. It used to only be the pleasure boaters.

Hogs rule

You definitely should of said something? Ya cant let that slide

What sunglasses do you have on

They were just drifting and fishing probably didn't know better. No big deal. If that's the worst that has happened to you count yourself lucky.

They were drift fishing...I agree they could have been more curious, but they had no trolling motor and you do. Go around them. I would have been more angry if they had fired up the loud 2 stroke over the fish yall were targeting.

@westonjarvis4305

Жыл бұрын

Nah, you’re just showing pure ignorance in this comment. They had spot locked on THAT spot so they were going nowhere and we’re not in that boat way. They could’ve paddled or something to get further out. Think before you comment next time.

@clintfulbright1596

Жыл бұрын

@@westonjarvis4305 you think they had a paddle? Lmao

@lancelamoon6743

Жыл бұрын

No them guys was wrong period and obviously didn’t care

They eerr drifting! WTF

I'm not that nice. They would have got out of my way I can assure of that.

Obliviates

Should’ve got a better pic of that guy and his boat number

If that bothers you then don’t EVER come to Louisiana and fish 😂😂😂

@shanehamilton6708

Жыл бұрын

I lived in South Louisiana for 52 years and moved away 2 years ago, you are very correct there are some seriously stupid fishermen there especially in the spillway and definitely in the marsh

No wonder they tried to run over y’all. They seen that that damn drinking mug.

They where drift fishing, no trolling motor and they seen you on a trolling motor probably assumed youd avoid them, hint the comment are you anchored I'm sorry, and the fact that he said I can crank up and move also, everyone has the right to fish and he was no more in wrong than you guys you could have easily avoided collision with your trolling motor, lots of bass fishermen think they are entitled to spots on lake just because there in a tournament just like the assholes who think they own the water when you fish there docks, they probably been drifting for quite awhile up wind, those where just little guys with cheap boat enjoying a day of fishing, food for thought.

@zodiackeeler9169

Жыл бұрын

I was raised up on flat bottom boats sitting on front paddling away no trolling motor just a fishing, I now have a nice bass boat and do all fishing so I have respect for everyone including the little people who cant afford nice rigs a boat is a boat and this wouldnt bother me one bit I would cut off spot lock avoided the boat and asked hows the fishing guys

@clintfulbright1596

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@fishybassvon5752

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what the entitled cyclists think on Boston roads : you guys in cars have gas motors so you should all yield to me…

Wtf i try to be a cool guy on the water but i probably would have added a few holes to that pos! Looks like youth were with him what an example for them!

That's why you don't wear those sissy shoes...lol

@KenSmithFishing

Жыл бұрын

Rick I really have cut back on flip flops, I caught mine on my net and dumped 19 lbs of fish on the front deck at Umphreys one day

@rickvann3489

Жыл бұрын

@Ken Smith oh wow! Just glad he didn't get hurt. I didn't want to say this but me and that other boat done been in to it.

The fact that you two calmly watched those vegetables 🥦 🥕 almost hit your boat and he had the nerve to tell you guys to push off his boat lmao 🤣 My respect ✊ to both of you, I think 🤔 I would have killed them both and ended up in jail lol 😂 I was speechless 😶 just watching the video, and you guys never came off the anchor lol 😂 👍🎣💪🏻 My friend fell on his behind one time exactly the same way while some Moran was pulling his wife in the back and passing by so close, his wake made my buddy fall down and he had a spook double treble trouble lol 😂 I gave those people hell, made his wife fall off the wakeboard lol, husband and her dad jumped out of the boat to try to climb aboard my boat, I almost kicked them both in the face 😂 and almost ended up in jail, sheriffs had to come out and break it up lol 😂 Needless to say I wish I had the nerves of steel like you two gentlemen 😎✊👍🎣🎣🍺🍺

Damn he busted his ass good

What tha’😳 y’all probably could have went all day without that bull 💩. Hell, what would you even call that there,,

You are obviously in the right here, what they did was not acceptable and any experienced boater/fisherman would know that. However these guys don’t seem at all experienced in boat or fishing lol. I doubt that was malicious, I think they are just oblivious to the norm of fishing. Sort of seemed like this was the first time out in the new boat. I also don’t think they had a trolling motor, it’s possible they waited to long and got too close to you, and didn’t wanna start up the outboard and disrupt the fish in the area. You had every right to “educate” then during this encounter, but you decided to just bite your tongue and not say anything. Honestly I probably would have done the same thing as I’m not a confrontational person…. Unless it was during a tournament lol I may have said something, kindly of course since they seem oblivious, and not malicious

If you saw them why not move your on self?

I would have had a come apart and would been shot or a court date.

Ken I hate this happened to you but people just don't have any common sense any more. Last year my partner and I was fishing a tournament and was on the trolling motor about 20 to 30 foot off the bank fishing lay down trees all around the shore , 2 older gentleman was coming right at us on the gas motor and went between us and the bank and never check up , went by us pulling a wake and ran over my partners line. with that being said my partner has a short fuse needless to say he chased them down and I'm not going into the rest but it wasn't good for them.

To be honest they were there first and you were the ones moving not them. So they were not in wrong imo. Just cause your fishing in a tournament and have the more expensive boat doesn’t give you the right to almost hit them. Have some dang courtesy leave or comeback later or don’t fish there at all.

Seems like they were just STUPID. Sometimes people are just DUMB.

You could have moved your boat when they got too close....the pride in people will send them strait to HELL! Next time move your boat and be nice, make sure you smile too. Be the bigger better person God wants you to be...your tournament is not important at all.

Lmao!

He's drifting. You could have troll around. Everything is you and your partner fault.

@petejablowski2123

Жыл бұрын

He’s spot locked

@robertlane370

Жыл бұрын

No it's idiots fault for coming within an unsafe distance. Game warden will educate you....

I know for a fact I would’ve went around you , what makes people do things like that, well what makes a person vote for Biden I don’t understand either one !!!

My .02 cents. Those guys without a trolling motor was there first and had already established a plan and direction they were going and that was with the wind. You got in their path. But I do agree, the boat without the trolling motor could have gave u some room. No courtesy shown by him.

@KenSmithFishing

Жыл бұрын

Ryan we were there long before they arrived

@ryanwilliams4405

Жыл бұрын

@@KenSmithFishing My bad, Chief. I should have watched the video more closely before assuming the other boat was there first.

🤬😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 wow so disrespectful