WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! Apopka-Beauclair Canal Boat Accident at MLF Toyota Series Harris Chain
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- Опубліковано 23 бер 2024
- Heres the real story of what happened on the Apopka Beauclair Canal during Day One of the Major League Fishing Toyota Series on Harris Chain! Locked thru with these guys, boater one in the front was Doug Reed and boater two that hit him is Mark Succi, from Lake Apopka that afternoon and were going to be late for way in. They decided to run the no wake zones and crashed into each other at the bridge almost seriously injuring someone or even worst death! Please there is no reason to kill or hurt yourself over fish, follow all the laws of the water at all times especially during a tournament and responsible for another persons life. Luckily everyone was okay and able to walk away alive!
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Both of those guys should be banned from tournament fishing for breaking laws and endangering the Co-Anglers.
Better yet, send this video to their insurance companies so they get denied on their claims.
They have been suspended and fined
CANCEL! CANCEL! CANCEL!
1 year ban they are fishing any MLF tournaments
You can use reverse
People seriously need to CHILL in these tournaments. I don't care how much money is on the line or how big of a bag I have in my live well, I WILL NOT be putting my life or anyone else's life in danger. Both of these guys need to be permanently banned from fishing any MLF tournament. Major respect for you Eric for not running it with those guys.
Great reply Christian. 100% on the mark
100% bro.
Take away the money and just for trophys! DONE!
I still can’t make sense of it.. I mean, what if there was a kayaker, Jon boat = instant death. All that cocky shit talk and attempting to shave 20mins… unreal.
Couldn’t agree more I always see kayaks jet ski and other boats in these canals. It’s not worth someone else’s life because you made a bad decision to cut time closer. They should both be brought up on charges for reckless boating.
People fish small waters like that all the time. They needed drug tested too.
These anglers should be disqualified and fined. That’s plainly and No wake zone. I was there just the week before and we had no problems obeying the law.
Fishers of Men tournament? My uncle was up on that chain for that tournament and they idled all the no wake zones just fine like y’all.
You sound like a Monday morning quarterback. The boat that got hit was in idle speed. The boat from behind.
What's was going full tilt? Didn't have enough have To stop he's the one that was trying to beat the clock.The person in front had no chance to beat the clock
@danieldooner5805 the guy that got hit was not idling....just slowed down for the bridge. Sad that they were only banned for a year
The 2 drivers were suspended for 1 year
Too light of a punishment
They sat and talked about running through a no wake zone knowing it is against the law and rules. Then proceeded to not only run through it but ran in a dangerous area. Because of the egregious nature of that I think they should not only be DQed I think they should be banned from fishing that series ever again. Thats not the kind of people we should have promoting our sport.
💯
Embarrassments to the sport!!!
As a native floridian I've seen it all here since 1960.Fished both salt and fresh my whole life and have to say this tournament stuff has had it's day and needs to expire.Locals who fish have their fisheries hammered constantly by guys who will bedfish for a sack and some cash.C'mon fellas,evolve and enjoy what little we have left just for the sake of enjoying it!🧙♂️
Now the rest of us who fish the chain regularly will have to fight to keep them from making the entire canal system no wake. Glad you let them go first Eric!
Real smart letting them get way ahead…. “I promise you won’t catch me” was nearly that trail guys last words.
Ya these tournament guys from out of town going to make us have even more rules out on Harris and less access. I love fishing but as a guy who lives here in Leesburg man I get sick of it lol . I know it brings a lot of money to our community but we beat the shit out of the chain for 4 months straight. Fishing has been slow this year already from. Years past
@@davidkavetsky2377 as time goes on people in tarveres and leesburg will be getting pissed about the tournaments
Should be banned for life. No sense in this . Take there boating rights for 5 yrs. They told u they were going to break laws in the lock.
I wish I knew who their insurance companies are. Denied and dropped from their policies.
Unfortunately there are too many anglers with a Jack Ass Attitude and every tournament director in the country needs to see this video and throw this type of actors out of their tournaments. I appreciate you Eric for keeping your integrity and letting the follower move up and it’s a miracle no one was killed or injured for life. I’ve fished in tournaments for 40+ years and have always stayed away from idiots who have No Respect for others. Thank you for having your GoPro on and sharing this. 🍀🍀🎣🎣🍀🍀
This is the stupidest thing I seen in a while. Being late isn’t a reason to disregard the water regulations in a tournament. Let alone losing a life or major injuries in this incident. Just be late and arrive safely!
Wow glad nobody was seriously hurt! Thanks for sharing this hopefully prevents other accidents!
That jackass joking about “close your eyes” deserves a lifelong ban from boating. Clearly authority, rules, and the law are an absolute joke/inconvenience for him. Honestly he probably should’ve claimed his Darwin Award that day, we’re all being punished by him still being a danger to everyone on whatever body of water he’s on currently. I already know how he drives his truck if this is how he behaves on the water.
Eric me and you have fished against each other and with each other, brother I’m so glad he went in front of you and it wasn’t you in that mess. There’s a time and place where we can run our high performance boats and in a canal isn’t one of them especially the AB canal. People like this is why real tournament professionals get a bad rap and judged on others stupidity. I’m glad you posted this clip to show what really transpired and I agree with others on what needs to happen. When you take others lives and put them in danger over a bag of fish or being late to weigh in and you have no regards for their safety you don’t need to be behind the wheel of a performance boat competing in tournaments. I really think they need to be removed from operating a boat in competition. Glad your good brother!!!! Keep swinging 👊🏻👊🏻
I've been thru that canal several times. There's ZERO places that are safe for a boat to run at those speeds. Those guys put more than just themselves in danger, but innocent people that had nothing to do with that tournament were in harms way too. Ridiculous, immature, reckless act over a few green fish. They should be banned for a long, long time.
#1 Boat (grey spots) was ahead of Boat #2 (blue spots) while they sat in the locks. Boat #1 went to neutral just before the bridge, by the time Boat #2 saw that, it was too late even pulling back to neutral and climbed on top of Boat #1. It's a driver choice of slowing to get through the bridge arches or getting through with speed. Both had to be violating the no wake law to get there together. Boat #2 will most likely get more tickets for failure to avoid (following too close or failure to turn). Both definitely broke the no wake law.
How much was he bleeding.i just got my noggin sowed up about 2 hrs ago .tree limb falls fast and popped me
Blatant disrespect for boating laws.
Poor time management in a fishing tournament is not an excuse to jeopardize lives. Thank God no one was seriously harmed or killed. No amount of money or fish is worth it. When we lived in Arkansas many years ago, the local bass club had weekly tournaments on a big reservoir. Many of those club members would run wide open at night with their nav lights off so no one would see their secret spot or see them putting in their secret brush piles. One night, one of those bass boats running at ~50MPH with nav lights off t-boned a pontoon boat with a large group of retired elderly locals just looking at the lights along the lake going slow with their nav lights ON. There were a number of deaths, I think 6 or 8. It was devastating, tragic and entirely negligent.
I've got a place on a lake that is 700 yards wide at my point, not far from the park and camp that a lot of tournaments launch from. I could have fifty boats blasting past at 6 am, or 5 pm. At first, I didn't mind the sound of all the motors with their tacks pegged. However, after a couple decades, it is getting old. I've been out in a kayak a couple times, to do my own fishing, and I have to watch for any bass boat screaming through my area. Most of the time, there is no issue, because there is plenty of room. However, all it takes is one not paying attention, and I'm in trouble. I try to make sure I get the attention of any boats in my area. Once I know they have seen me, we're good. One thing I am sick of is all the dead fish left behind after tournaments. The ones that they threw away, because they weren't the weight they wanted. Lots of dead fish all over the place after one of these. No Eagle Scouts in that bunch.
I have ridden twice with guys as a co-angler down that canal and it scared the crap out of me both times. Running full blast down a narrow canal like that is foolish !!!!!!!!!! Too many of these guys drive like idiots, amazing they were not killed !! There is no way in hell you can make Venetian Gardens from the lock in 30 minutes !!!!
Also illegal
Eric, Watched your comments and the video. What I will say is I am so proud to say I know you and have fished against you for many years and you 110% did the right thing and made the right call from the start of this terrible unnecessary situation. I can only hope that both of the other coanglers had opportunity to voice their objections to the idea of running no wake zones as it would be their responsibility to do so as well. Both of the other captains should be banned from any tournament fishing in the future. I am sure there will be many lawsuits to follow.
You should all watch what you say. No one saw anything except for the end result. I know first-hand that the boat in front was idling and the boat that came up from behind. Was that full tilt could not stop?
@@danieldooner5805 no you don’t
@@danieldooner5805 and no one has to watch what they say, ain’t nothing happening to us 😂
This is why I am not a fan of being a "non-boater" and have not done it since the NC Federation tournament was on the Chowan River and my "boater" about killed us looking at a graph and almost hit a bridge in a no wake zone. Words were exchanged and it was not an issue for the remainder of the day.
Thanks to Eric Panzironi for the video or nobody would even know that all of this was pre meditated and planned. Clearly we know both guys were in a hurry to get back.
Where in the video does it show 2 boats?
Speeding along
@@danieldooner5805 wait you’re still here defending this guy, but can’t respond to any of my comments or anyone else’s questioning your claims…that’s hilarious 😂
@@danieldooner5805 where is your “first hand” information at bud??
@@danieldooner5805you are an idiot.
First, Eric, thank you for being a great example of following the no-wake zone rules. Lawyers can and will have a field day with this and this is where they will truly regret being stupid.
So sorry that you had to be a part of that. That is a lesson everyone needs to see and what could and will happen.
Forward facing sonar didn't help in this situation..
That’s exactly what I was gonna say and I read your comment. I think that is hilarious.😂
😂😂😂😂
That bridge with the old ramp by it is sketchy even at idle. 😂. These guys are absolute jackwagons.
Hey Mr.Panzironi , i would like to start off by saying thank you sir for sharing this vid out with us anglers , you reminded us of a very important life lesson *he who cheats only hurts others in order to support his selfhesness , he who cheats not hurts not others but instead helps keep others safe* Also im glad and grateful , thankful and apreciative that you shared this vid and you're safe and made it home safely , and for 1 guy who had his boat stuck under the other boat that was beached , what did he exspect to happen??? if he told everyone cover your eyes im gonna run wide open with the other guy following him, Did he exspect that the would go full throttle and get a early start??? cause realistically if 2 boats are going full throttle like these 2 boats did then either 1. something has to give , or 2. its a fight / matter of time before the boats clash and collide which could be extremely dangerous , th1 guy who was bleeding he could have lost his life , all because he had to cheat in order to win , as for the others such as Eric his self , Eric did the right thing obeyed the rules and at the end of the day saved his life and others and their life
This is what happens when people with zero sense own bass boats....they wind up hurting or killing themselves or somebody else. Dude should be banned for life from tournaments and never be allowed to drive a boat again. Absolute 🤡
You should.
Be banned from opening your mouth.You have no idea what happened.You have an opinion.Is like an a******Everybody has one you are not there
I was a boat captain for a high school league. We got side swiped on a river by three guys fishing a local league. They took off. $2000 in damage to my boat. They went between me and a pontoon pulling two little kids on a tube. Nuts.
I appreciate you posting this video. This type of behavior is nothing new on the Harris Chain. I know that all the tournament anglers aren't this reckless and inconsiderate. With that said, as a local resident who has been fishing and boating on this chain for 45 years I'm surprised we haven't had more incidents. I have experienced several close calls over the years while fishing in Hanes Creek and most of them involved bass boats. (There was a similar incident there last week as well) The number of tournaments has increased exponentially over the last several years and the rude behavior that I have witnessed by tournament fisherman is inexcusable. I have had boats pull up and spot lock within casting distance of my boat and when I called them on it the reply was "we're fishing the biggest tournament of our lives, we fished here all week. This is our spot" I understand that most tournament fisherman are sportsman and obey the rules but the chain has become so saturated that it's difficult to enjoy the resource during the spring. The Harris Chain is a public waterway that everyone should be able to enjoy. I also understand the economic impact that tournament fishing has on the local economy. With that said, as someone who lives and votes here our patience is wearing thin. I'm happy to see that MLF has been quick to take action but in my opinion a lifetime ban would be more appropriate. I hope that this serves as a wakeup call for all of the tournament directors and competitors alike. There's no doubt that money is the driving factor that keeps these tournaments going. The revenue generated is enough to keep everyone "looking the other way" in regards to the negative impact that these tournaments have on overall safety on the waterway and the fishery as a whole. I just hope a more serious incident doesn't occur before everyone comes to their senses.
My friend third generation fun fishing on Clearlake California had a guy cut in front of him when he was fishing with his son and when my friend complained the guy told him I'm fishing for money. He said because of this and other rude behavior he quit fishing their because it was no longer fun. Sad 😢
I didnt know that no wake was just a suggestion.
Had something similar happen 30 years ago during a Canadian fly in fishing trip
We stayed at the fishing outfitters main cabin located on his largest lake and was the base of his operations
Main Lake was very very big
There were many many other lakes connected to the main lake by creeks that saw much less pressure and had better to much better fishing VS the big main lake
One situation was a series of several different lakes all connected by a narrow water way well over 2 miles long we decided to try those lakes and we had planned this (four of us two boats two in each boat 16' Lowes deep V's) there were several well shelterd camp sights on these lakes and we planned on settling up on one and fish the lakes this creek access was also over 5 miles from the main cabin
We had discussed this plan with the owner of the outfitting business long before we got there he gave us good topo maps of the lake and set us up very nicely he did tell us two things
1st those lakes hadn't been fished in several years due to low water levels made the creeks impassable by boats and even now were barely deep enough to get a boat through and said we would likely have to row long stretches but we should get through
2nd he caution us VERY strongly when we are in areas of the creek that seam deep enough to use the motor about using the outboard motors any faster than slow as possible because there are many big bolders everywhere the creek and asked told us not to use the motors untill out of the creeks well into the lakes because if we knock the motor out of commission it will be a very very very long row back to the main cabin we assured him we would do do as he advised and not use the motors unless sure it was safe
We hot into the first creek off the main lake and just as the owner said the creek was very narrow maybe 30' wide and so shallow using the motor was impossible and we had to avoid many bolders we would otherwise have hit with the bow of the boat we had one guy in the front directing how the other guy rowed and the 2nd boat fallowed the 1st one we got to a wider deep section when a second boat caught up to us that was using thier motor but they did have it tilted to run as shallow as possible wasn't long before they became impatient and asked us to move to the side so thay could pass us I said no problem but I wouldn't be using your motor here if I were you as your likely to at least snap a shere pin for the prop or ruin the prop all together guys responce less than polite so we moved to the side and off they went
About an hour later and we could now see the new lake we saw the guys with thier boat pulled up on the creek bank had the 9.9hp Evinrude motor off the transom on the center seat working on it my buddy said he saw the prop was off
The one guy asked if we had a spare prop or shear pins and although I had both I said Ill give you a couple of shear pins but sorry I cant give you a prop as we only had one
We gave them two shear pins and kept going as I wasn't about to loose a full day of fishing because someone didn't heed both mines and the resort owners advice towing these guys back to the main cabin.
We found out later they had indeed ruined the motors lower unit.
You did more than I would have. I'd be (insert expletive) if I would even hand over one shear pin after I was badmouthed by someone for giving them sound advice. Well, maybe just one shear pin. But I would have been all over them with the... I told you so. btw: Did they have to go upstream on the way back to camp? ;)
Exactly why I refuse to be on the water when there is a tournament. Seems like the are always close calls. Eventually someone is going to get the kind of hurt you don't recover from.
Eric, let me commend you on playing it safe and playing it by the rules. You’re a class act dude. Good karma is coming your way. So many other guys would have followed in their wake. You clearly know the value of life is more important than weighing a bag of fish.
I don't imagine the people with residents on the water appreciate them speeding through the area.
This whole thing is wild. I live on the AB Canal right where you have to idle. I'm shocked there haven't been more accidents. I spoke with you over by Dora the following day.
I have first-hand information.The lead boat was in no rush.It was the boat that was coming from behind that said he had to make up time in the lock
@@danieldooner5805 then how did the first boat get ahead of him if they were all in the lock together? “First hand” means you were there. You witnessed the incident? If not, that’s second hand information.
😂 this is got to be stupidest comment ever the lead boat is clearly on every video that’s been released saying close your eyes these wake zones aren’t going to be a wake zone? He honestly is the main one at fault bc he told the guy in back that he was running so that’s on him they are both idiots!
@@danieldooner5805@danieldooner5805 I'm call bs.. you can hear both boats hammer out the lock. If lead boat was idling when he was supposed to, 2nd boat would have been went around him before the bridge.
People who did this should be disqualified and cited. Any person in the country doing this would have been cited.
From what I understand the person who was driving the second vote is getting tickets
The?
Second boat
Should get arrested@@danieldooner5805
I absolutely can't stand tourny fisherman you guys have no respect for boating laws or safety and no respect for families and weekend anglers you think you have rights over everything else
I can’t stand them either. I’m older a prefer to troll crank baits. Because I can’t cast all day and the main reason is I catch more fish. Most bass boat guys hate us. I think it’s because they watch me catch more fish then them. I just keep circling back threw and laugh. Old rods old baits cruising 3.2 mph.
Another reason why boat insurance is so high. Glad no one was seriously injured.
That guy said he was going to violate the no wake zone, did it and damn near killed somebody. I was a cop for 26 years, he needs charged with felony Wanton Endangerment. The video evidence here is great.
Tourniquet’s save lives… I always keep 2 on my boat. Last year a kid was saved with one from a prop cut to the thigh. Secondly… I can’t believe those guys would even attempt to run that full tilt. So dangerous and shows no consideration for the people who live there. Unreal
Just like any stop sign or red light these days.....these kids drive like they aren't even there.
Idiots are everywhere on the roads and the waterways the more people you are around the more you need to protect you and yours
There are idiots in everything people do.
They should be suspended from the tournament for running no wake zones. The no wake signs are not a suggestion, it's the law.
Premeditated. Listen to him in the lock telling the other anglers that he is going to blow through the marked 5mph zones to "make up time". Also talks about sheriff patrol boat being in the area and basically not giving a shit. A recipe for disaster. Thank God some kid in a small boat or kayak fishing that canal didn't get killed by these self centered douchebags.
Man your gut feeling saved you there straight up.....
Glad every one is ok !
Smart, brother. Blessings to you.
You guys alright with everything? Then commenced to fishing the tournament.
The 2 most dangerous people on the water…newbies that don’t have a clue what they are doing and bass pros. Full stop.
Everyone's a pro. Logos don't equal brains.
It pays to do the right thing when no one is looking….
Didn’t see much,GoPro pointed the wrong way.
I wonder if the Coast Guard has finished their investigation yet? I'm unfamiliar with when this happened, but I imagine they would be interested in it.
Thank you for responding like a true mariner when another is in distress. I'm sure a lot of money is involved with these types of tournaments, and some make poor decisions.
There’s truly no excuse for that shit to happen. 🤬
It’s a no wake for a purpose and that’s to keep accidents like that from happening what if somebody else was in the way going around to turn, that Canal is to narrow to be on the pad.
Did anybody get disqualified?
Several
From what I know the rear boat got disqualified.The front boat did nothing but idle like he's supposed to@@jasoncasteel8123
And arrested...
Boater should be banned for life.
@@randalluthe4792who?
A 3 year suspension and HEFTY fines are in order here IMO.
Running no wake zones. Safety first? Only afterwards.
Smart bunch of fellas
I hope everyone was ok .but this is what' happens when you dont use good judgment
WOW...crazy scene.
Crazy, still can’t believe they would run that !!
They didn't it was The rear boat was trying to make it back in time. And blue thru and no wake zone.The front boat was doing nothing but idling like he's supposed to
Once again explain the video saying close your eyes then? Sounds like you are a personal friend or lawyer 👀 trying to save face for someone!
@@danieldooner5805 I think you missed the part where the 1st boat got nervous and put it in neutral
On the bright side, those Doritos looked delicious.
I am a local recreational fisherman. I fish the AB canal quite a bit. Its not easy trying to fish during these tournaments. I have had my fair share of some of these guys blasting past me in this canal....which is not wide at all. Those guys are "lucky" they ran into each other and not someone swimming 50 yards ahead of where they're at. Just ahead is a single boat ramp and a kids playground where sometimes people swim....they could have killed someone. Glad everyone's ok.
You have guys openly talking about breaking a rule to gain an advantage and the this happens. How did they only get a 1 year suspension?
The "powers that be" were probably unaware of video evidence. Those penalties may be adjusted, and rightfully so!
Man I see it coming a lot more accidents in the future. Tournaments are way too big and way too many amateurs running 250s at 70 miles an hour!
If that doesn't qualify as reckless driving what does? Some jail time would be appropriate.
Speeding in a no wake knowingly. I get the finger occasionally when I don't realize I am in a no wake. Some of the no wake zones here are not obviously marked
Its the damn livescope
In their defense, it’s probably the only piece of gear on their boats they can operate safely…. If you’re shameless, and lazy enough to use FFS, then who gives a f^^k about a no-wake zone. That’s the problem with being an entitled, lazy, co-dependent, loser….it doesn’t just stop at catching a fish. See how that works?
I'm not trying to disrespect all bass fishermen, as I used to chase after them, but the most disrespectful and dangerous boaters that I see on the water are bass fishermen and jet skiers. Both groups seem to be oblivious to their surroundings. I know that doesn't apply to all bass fishermen, but it does for a lot of them. While fishing for cats from my boat and from the bank, I've encountered safe and respectful bass fisherman, but the bad ones seem to always be out in force.
They don't slow down at all in neutral. You need to leave in gear to get some drag. Sounds like operator error. An they call them selves pro's.
"put it in neutral and drove right up em".......... ahhh yea, best to put that lever in reverse but at 60+mph you both were screwed for a reason.
Wait you get DQ for blowing a no wake zone so I'm confused people do this all the time?
This video will be very helpful for the lawyers.
Thanks for putting this video up, and apologies I did not give you credit on Instagram. It has been fixed. I think your friend Noah contacted me. Again apologies and cheers!!
Everyone tries to be a hero. They invest time and money and then just feel they can do whatever they want.
Is FWC aware of this??
Two Boaters Disqualified at Toyota Series Harris Chain, Suspended for One Year
No more lock through period!!! Stay off Apocka
Why they need a boat?
I hate that this happened!! We usually gripe about surf and wake board boats but as anglers we need to be ambassadors for our sport , not renegades!!! Be careful and be kind on the water!!!!
They could have just as easily ran up on a family in a pontoon boat and hurt or killed them. There’s a reason everyone else on the lake hates tournament fishermen. I fish tournaments but my boat isn’t fast and I treat everyone and the law with respect.
...you know they were speeding...
“Best close them eyes when I get through there”
Is better to lose one minute in your life than your life in one minute 🤷🏻♂️
Yall wild af down there in Florida. Hopefully your video makes someone out there whom might have been doin stuff like this, think twice.
I have never understood why or how a bass boat can get certified for these monster engines but a much large boat might get hit with a cert for no larger than xyz and the boats in size are not even close it seems like it’s a double standard when it comes to bass boats
(a) The maximum horsepower capacity must be computed as follows:
(1) Compute a factor by multiplying the boat length in feet by the maximum transom width in feet excluding handles and other similar fittings, attachments, and extensions.
“We are going to run the no wake zone.”
“Hahaha”
*Runs no wake zone*
“This was not funny.”
They should know better instead of doing that i don't run my boat that fast
No reason for this. It endangers other anglers, everyone's property, ect. I realize it was a accident but the people that put on the tournaments should be on things like this and this should've been a automatic disqualification for not following safe practices
Nobody can make mistakes like these at any time, tournaments or not
I'd like to see Mark, come on here after consulting with MLF and give a public announcement. I would hope that announcement would include these Anglers getting banned for 5 years at least. This would send a strong message to the other BassProCowboys to just "Taker Easy!"
banned for life and cant drive a boat again
period !!!!
could of been really bad
Both of those guys should be banned from owning a boat......
This could have been pre mediated murder if someone was killed. Had a plan to break the rules. Bunch of idiots.
Put it in neutral? Put it in reverse. 😂
They should never fish a tournament again. It's time for on water boating test before a boat is sold or license is given
I don’t understand this at all you’ll need to explain in another video? You said it’s a no wake? How are they running and not disqualified? I’m confused
Hope the insurance doesn't pay. Theses guys are out of control.
And if I heard correctly, neither one had any chance of competing.I heard one say they both had a limit.I mean they did this just to finish 80th more than likely.Its wrong either way but would make since if someone had a 30lb bag at least.Plum ignorance