Fisheries Police Boarding - What's in the Cooler??

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2018
  • My boat was stopped by law enforcement while fishing with a limit of Summer Flounder (Fluke) in my possession. A Department of Environmental Conservation officer went through my cooler and asked lots of questions about the fishing. These are New York's fisheries police.
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  • @Bubbles99718
    @Bubbles99718 6 років тому +1951

    "You're all by yourself.........." and that's the last anyone ever saw of Ole Officer Smith...

  • @thesavagetaxman846
    @thesavagetaxman846 5 років тому +614

    I went from watching meme compilations to Peter griffin getting stopped by the boat police. Funny how life works

    • @thegrimyeaper
      @thegrimyeaper 5 років тому +4

      Or as Alex Jones would say: "IT'S THE ALGORHITMS!"

    • @benmurcy
      @benmurcy 5 років тому +4

      I did the exact same thing!

    • @darthneph4900
      @darthneph4900 5 років тому +1

      🤣👍

    • @elitetrucker5150
      @elitetrucker5150 5 років тому +1

      The Savage Taxman that did sound like peter griffin, thats funny lol

    • @colorsafebleach5381
      @colorsafebleach5381 5 років тому +1

      Not really. You can do that on cable.

  • @dateffortdoh3469
    @dateffortdoh3469 5 років тому +486

    "What's in the cooler?"
    "Fish? Beer? Ice? Idk what do you put in a cooler?"

    • @crunch9876
      @crunch9876 5 років тому +6

      Tom Papa why would drugs be in a cooler?

    • @HDitzzDH
      @HDitzzDH 5 років тому +22

      Body parts..

    • @ThatOneGuyFromSchool
      @ThatOneGuyFromSchool 5 років тому +1

      @@HDitzzDH took my comment =-=

    • @TrenMan04
      @TrenMan04 5 років тому +3

      @@HDitzzDH that's what my uncle Sam keeps in his cooler

    • @stanleyyelnats4th
      @stanleyyelnats4th 5 років тому +9

      A cooler can’t have anything else other then fish, beer or food. Even if you try to put others things the cooler will not let you..

  • @tylerjohnson6992
    @tylerjohnson6992 6 років тому +377

    I clicked on this video fully expecting one of these two parties to be a total jerk to the other. Not at all the case, respect flowing both ways

    • @TheBUGZNTA
      @TheBUGZNTA 5 років тому +5

      Because it typically does in my opinion. Of course I don't have concrete proof but in most cases where things escalate it could have been avoided. Even if you dont agree with whatever the officer says you did you just do as they ask and solve the mater at a later time. If you try to fight the cop or something stupid like that you are going to get pounded by the law. 99.9999% of the time an officer has no reason to be a dick to you unless you proved him or her.

    • @freighttrain7143
      @freighttrain7143 5 років тому +6

      @@TheBUGZNTA Have to agree with Nick. There's just too many cases of powertripping officers who are always inviting confrontation, yelling when they should be speaking, and not following any level of professionalism in their stops - and they are empowered by the wishful thinking of people saying its almost never the cops fault.I know a couple who work in my home town, and everyone including little old ladies, hate them like the devil himself. Noone feels safe knowing that guy might roll up to your back bumper late at night.
      Look - fact of the matter is that 99% of people will get along as well as they possibly can with an officer, because they dont want trouble that has, in many cases, absolutely no oversight. And yet stuff goes down all the time. The officer is the one in control in these situations, yet they get out of hand all too often. Less true after the bodycam regulations, but before - Cops Did What They Want. People are very uncomfortable thinking about that, but at the end of the day, the fact that its unfortunate has no sway on whether or not its the truth.
      Getting better nowadays? Yeah, I think so. Because of the internet seeing things before they get buried by the police department, and bodycams making it more likely footage is out there. NOT because of this wishful thinking that never helped the situation, in fact, it empowered the worst of the bunch to keep abusing their power.

    • @blobcity3591
      @blobcity3591 5 років тому +4

      Freight Train cop knew he was being filmed that's what happened.

    • @freighttrain7143
      @freighttrain7143 5 років тому +2

      @@blobcity3591 Agree, its why I said I think one of the things thats making it better is body cam laws, where they have to be rolling all the time. Not all Chiefs are clean, but now the ones that are, have video to prove where their bad apples are, or maybe those bad apples are having to act better now that there is less slack being given to them by brainwashing like '99.9% of the time just do everything they say and you will be fine'. Man, that was NEVER, EVER true, not in any era.

    • @alexvazquez6432
      @alexvazquez6432 4 роки тому +1

      With all my time with police, I can safely say that they certainly aren’t power tripping idiots but each county has its own cops.

  • @markcarlson5540
    @markcarlson5540 5 років тому +9

    Wildlife officers are some of the best people around. They are always looking out for your safety and the wel being of the environment.

    • @photerm7320
      @photerm7320 11 місяців тому

      Are you on drugs? They are evil

  • @EliasVFishing
    @EliasVFishing 6 років тому +355

    These comments are great. John needs to get boarded by the cartel next to complete the “Boarding with John Skinner” series

  • @djblanton
    @djblanton 5 років тому +1

    Refreshing to see the way you both dealt with each other. An example to be followed. Thx for sharing.

  • @cameronjamison2146
    @cameronjamison2146 5 років тому +3

    I’m not even a fan of fishing but man, the respect in this video... top notch. Two guys lovin the same hobby, ones just gotta do his job.

  • @Fiberglasser03
    @Fiberglasser03 6 років тому +812

    You should have acted like a sovereign citizen by not showing him your fish or license and reciting specific law codes because no crime had been committed and then spend a good 45 minutes continuing to refuse while requesting a supervisor, followed by an escort to the ramp where you would then meet other officers who would then arrest you. Why show him your license to make a routine stop quick and painless?

    • @GunNtonic
      @GunNtonic 6 років тому +48

      Taser! Taser! Taser! ;-)

    • @AG.Floats
      @AG.Floats 6 років тому +1

      Haha

    • @pergolafish
      @pergolafish 6 років тому +20

      Ignorant post.

    • @Fiberglasser03
      @Fiberglasser03 6 років тому +108

      Are you serious? Have you ever experienced someone using sarcasm?

    • @Kahawai68
      @Kahawai68 6 років тому +4

      I seriously doubt it...

  • @kevatkinson1308
    @kevatkinson1308 5 років тому +5

    Nicely handled John, respect goes both ways with decent guys 👍

  • @johnlupo9577
    @johnlupo9577 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. It’s nice to see a fisherman cooperate, it shows you respect the resource and what enforcement is doing.

    • @prophetseven728
      @prophetseven728 2 роки тому

      It shows that Americans do not respect the Rights of ForFathers fighting and who died for our Rights! Read up on the Constitution! We are starting to lose them because people are just not standing up for their rights anymore!

  • @saulloya9877
    @saulloya9877 6 років тому

    Very respectful on behalf of John and the officer, great video by the way it helps our younger gen that watch this have a better understanding of how to fish legally and have fun doing so

  • @jiggingjerks
    @jiggingjerks 6 років тому +512

    Is that a free guitar lesson I saw in the Costanza wallet? No, seriously, fun video - courteous, respectful and you were done in 3 minutes.

    • @SDBARTENDER1
      @SDBARTENDER1 6 років тому +8

      Jigging Jerks Costanza wallet! I was thinking the same! Look at all that money in there!

    • @a1scooter1
      @a1scooter1 6 років тому +13

      He either had a bunch of money or was planning a trip to the strip bar after fishing.

    • @progrexion1575
      @progrexion1575 6 років тому +2

      Agreed loved it

    • @lh7801
      @lh7801 6 років тому +1

      Jigging Jerks 😂😂😂

    • @blank5390
      @blank5390 6 років тому +1

      Jigging Jerks lololol..... The wallet that wouldn't close..haha. 👍

  • @jr6yancey
    @jr6yancey 5 років тому +279

    How would a sovereign citizen handle this?????
    "I am not fishing... I'm procuring fish. Fishing is for Commercial Fisheries, I'm a free inhabitant."

    • @jesusiskingofkings3960
      @jesusiskingofkings3960 5 років тому +27

      Hahahahah and she isn't driving the boat shes traveling.

    • @scatman8963
      @scatman8963 5 років тому +31

      damn pirates harassing innocent boat captains

    • @saucybaka4439
      @saucybaka4439 5 років тому +11

      The best way a sovereign citizen could handle any situation is by killing themself

    • @brad7566
      @brad7566 5 років тому +11

      They're maritime citizens lol

    • @saucybaka4439
      @saucybaka4439 5 років тому +1

      @@brad7566 nice job liking your own comment there bud

  • @joe-ix8bn
    @joe-ix8bn 5 років тому +1

    Perfect compliance! Just doin his job then both on your way! Great video!

  • @sebmasters7292
    @sebmasters7292 5 років тому +1

    What a friendly interaction, i loved watching this :)

  • @richman117
    @richman117 5 років тому +278

    Environmental police are the best as long as ur legit I’ve never seen a disrespectful officer

    • @maxxmatlock212
      @maxxmatlock212 5 років тому +33

      They're just working. They're probably the coolest people you'll ever meet. Not to mention they know every best fishing spot.

    • @SDTPW
      @SDTPW 5 років тому +6

      Never disrespectful really, but I've encountered some guys having a bad day or something. Put you through the wringer, grill you on everything.

    • @travischandler272
      @travischandler272 5 років тому +2

      I had a vgif officer run over the line when my brother in law was reeling in a striped bass on the james river , and the followed us with binoculars i ended up confronting them that evening and they finally left us .

    • @seapilot4042
      @seapilot4042 5 років тому +3

      @ agreed, with so much going on in this world, these buffoon's pick on the little guy. We are no longer living in a free country. Notice all jobs being created are government or state level, they are all after our money I don't care how nice they appear, it will escalate into more than just fish cops, soon enough. They will ramp up their authority and turn them into bounty hunters. Wonder if he checks out the big fishing dragger's along the horizon see if they are netting any under size fish.

    • @oneofthosepeople2101
      @oneofthosepeople2101 5 років тому +3

      My friends and family certainly have had different experiences. 1 example: When my buddies were 16 a wdfw officer ripped his car apart and threw his fathers fishing poles all Ofer the street, breaking 2 and damaging a reel. He was swearing and aggressive the entire time. He supposedly saw my buddy put king salmon in garbage bag and bring them to the truck. All he found was the wet clothes of my two friends who went swimming after they were done fishing.
      I also have had a wdfw Officer try and trespass us from public land. We argued for over an hour while showing gps coordinates and the regulations and physical maps of the area. Long story short, he walked away with his tail tucked.
      A lot are polite but many are not.

  • @jordanalto1101
    @jordanalto1101 5 років тому +5

    You happy now youtube. This recommended video bugging me out for a week lol btw great video

  • @yakinwithbigfoot3832
    @yakinwithbigfoot3832 4 роки тому +1

    Haha i love when you went to hand him the fish he was like you can keep them on the boat... he didn’t want to slime up his boat lol. Great video John!

  • @benmallinson1097
    @benmallinson1097 5 років тому +1

    Very very good, very respectful and both treated each other fairly. Cop only doing his job and guy on the boat very cooperative. Nice to see.. big thumbs up from me

  • @jonasplett172
    @jonasplett172 5 років тому +4

    This is a good example of how things can go great when everyone is being respectful

  • @smithyjack1231
    @smithyjack1231 5 років тому +47

    This guy sounds like he could be swagger souls dad

  • @thomassutton3352
    @thomassutton3352 4 роки тому +1

    I used to fish around Chatham Massachusetts with my Grand Dad back in the 1970 s for bluefish,and flounder your Chanel brings back some great memories.👍🐟🦞

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  4 роки тому

      Bluefish and flounder (winter flounder) are two fish that were in very short supply the last couple of years in NY. Winter flounder have been scarce for decades actually.

  • @ryanporter2492
    @ryanporter2492 6 років тому

    Glad to see fisheries with the right attitude, we do our thing and they do theres. Love to see fisheries officers with a polite attitude and obviously interested in the sport also. Cheers from Australia

  • @TheRealShiaLabeouf
    @TheRealShiaLabeouf 5 років тому +173

    Me: well let's see what UA-cam has for me now
    UA-cam: hey you wanna see a fisherman's video even tho you have never seen one before?

    • @cipher88101
      @cipher88101 5 років тому +3

      Yeah, but don't watch a single prank video or that's all your suggestions will be. LOL

    • @22KingRancher
      @22KingRancher 5 років тому +1

      same here lmao guess we still clicked on it so youtube must be on to something

    • @aidan-131
      @aidan-131 5 років тому +3

      Shia Labeouf ✔ FAKE LOL

    • @zionparks7502
      @zionparks7502 5 років тому

      He will not divide us?

  • @a1scooter1
    @a1scooter1 6 років тому +263

    I'm a police officer and a fisherman. I have some mixed feelings about these checks. We have creel officers in my state. They will pull up and ask what and how many you have caught and the size. They don't look at what you have caught. Other wildlife officers do just like this officer. This was a respectful check but I can't connect it to my duties as a police officer. We have to have a reasonable suspicion that someone has committed a crime to stop them in a vehicle. I understand boating is a little different but I suspect that fisherman's constitutional rights are violated regularly. I chartered a 4 1/2 hour fishing trip in Florida. About 2 hours into the trip, the Coast Guard boarded the boat and were on the boat for 1 hour and 10 minutes. When they were done and found no violations, I asked them if they were going to pay for a quarter of my charter, they thought that was funny. I wasn't trying to be funny. I asked them why they didn't do boat checks when the charters were returning and docking. They didn't really want to talk about it.

    • @turbodraw9138
      @turbodraw9138 6 років тому +22

      A1scooter1, I agree with your assessment, reasonable suspicion in this situation is "justified" because a line is in the water. That's all they need. As an officer, what happens when you don't get compliance? ticket? a ride to jail ? court dates and a whole lot of trouble. The system sucks for sure. I have a lot of respect for your chosen profession. Personally, I want nothing to do with law enforcement (until I need you) Lol. Be safe and keep up the good work.

    • @RiverRat-2112
      @RiverRat-2112 6 років тому +12

      I would have been livid. And likely hostile after 20 mins. It was what amounts to theft, you were stolen from.
      But was there some karma involved? Have you ever been professionally involved in a lengthy search, where nothing of interest was found, and maybe not returned the personal property back to order before you disengaged? Perhaps said something like, "That's your problem, bud." ?
      It is no fun to be on the receiving end of that. Please consider that while you are working.

    • @a1scooter1
      @a1scooter1 6 років тому +40

      If someone is driving a car, I can't pull them over to check for a driver's license. I have to have reasonable suspicion they have committed a traffic violation, or another crime. In my state it's legal to carry a weapon with a permit. If someone is carrying weapon, I can't walk up and demand to see their permit for no reason. I have to have reasonable suspicion they don't have a permit or have committed another crime. I've been a police officer for 30 years and when it comes to outdoor sports and armed carry, I think citizens's rights get violated regularly. I have been careful for my whole police career not to. Just because someone is seen fishing, it is no reason to think they don't have a license.

    • @utah20gflyer76
      @utah20gflyer76 6 років тому +10

      Turb0 Draw - Engaging in a legal activity like fishing doesn't qualify as reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Otherwise you could say driving could be probable cause for any activity that could be related to driving or be done while driving, same thing for pedestrians. Essentially there would be no 4th amendment protections for anyone. Even sitting in your house could be used as a reason to search your house because you could be doing something illegal in your house. A law enforcement officer needs to observe some sort of illegal behavior in order to be justified in a stop or search.

    • @a1scooter1
      @a1scooter1 6 років тому +10

      I've never even felt the need to lie on a report. Never had any direct knowledge of another officer lying on a report. I've been involved in the arrest of other officers. Police are no different than non police, they occasionally commit crimes. It is much rarer than you might think though. I have had lengthy discussions with new officers concerning constitutional rights. Especially when it comes to gun rights. There is nothing special about me though. Most officers are just like me. The last 20 years of my police career I haven't worked in the capacity of traffic control. I think out of every 50 stops I had when I did, I probably wrote about 3-4 tickets. The rest got a warning. So yes, I have stopped officers speeding but never wrote them tickets. They got a warning like almost everyone else did. Most of the few tickets I wrote were to people that I stopped for violating a traffic law and then found out they had no license or registration or insurance. Again, I'm no different than most officers.

  • @eddyballester8990
    @eddyballester8990 6 років тому

    Great fishing John! And great conditions that day. Seemed like a very friendly law enforcement officer... not always like that in south Florida unfortunately, but it does get pretty busy often for the LEOs. That was a very quick and simple check.. thanks for sharing. Regards,

  • @jacobd373
    @jacobd373 6 років тому +22

    I never mind getting my license or cooler checked. Good to see them keeping folks in line. These guys help protect our natural resources. Simple as that.

    • @ls200076
      @ls200076 5 років тому

      @Zu Qu hello commie

  • @washburnbilly
    @washburnbilly 4 роки тому +5

    Good deal! I personally love to see the DNR out checking for violators. I know that we definitely need more of them on the rivers here in Michigan! Great video brother

  • @MrPoppasmurf79
    @MrPoppasmurf79 5 років тому

    Mutual respect from both sides makes for an easy quick check and back to fishing.

  • @sethouk1453
    @sethouk1453 3 роки тому

    Now I know how John organises his cooler. Great idea to separate fish in a garbage bag, and make own ice with 2L plastic bottle. And he's probably thinking, this guy is a beast...not realizing that he just met John Skinner the fluke lengend lol. Nice video!!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @pwrplnt1975
    @pwrplnt1975 4 роки тому +5

    Thank You, for being respectful to the warden and taking fish that were legal.

  • @jeffjarry4257
    @jeffjarry4257 6 років тому +4

    Hello John great fishing video I fish alot off shore off of Tybee island ga. And I really want to try to do more flounder fishing. The question I have is what's the best tide and bottom to fish for them.
    We have alot of inshore creeks and oyster beds. And again thank you for all your hard fishing videos I really enjoy watching them

  • @PackraftBeta
    @PackraftBeta 5 років тому

    Ended up here in the vortex. Great interaction with the law & subbed.

  • @ericbunch6772
    @ericbunch6772 4 роки тому

    I always enjoyed being checked by D.E.C. , have gained some local knowledge and hints from them !

  • @cindywhittington3431
    @cindywhittington3431 4 роки тому +3

    Gotta love the man for doing his damn job. Respect the law and the officer

  • @squatking77
    @squatking77 6 років тому +3

    I happy that you didn’t overreact to the questions he had for you! With all the talk going around lately, I think a lot of people in your position would be uncooperative and rude.

  • @expogames7880
    @expogames7880 5 років тому

    That seemed like a very casual and easy going inspection

  • @trentsteel2029
    @trentsteel2029 6 років тому

    Nice , polite and all.done in a few minutes , looks like you had a beautiful day too.

  • @ajandnik1
    @ajandnik1 6 років тому +100

    Fat coolers and fat wallet mr skinner is not going hungry these days good job john

  • @gk621
    @gk621 6 років тому +116

    Now he's going to tell all his friends where to fish "SPOT BURN"

  • @dragongoestojapan5904
    @dragongoestojapan5904 5 років тому

    Really nice work on the video
    Keep making great content
    New supporter of your work

  • @Jamesblonde0017
    @Jamesblonde0017 6 років тому +2

    need more people like you in this world

  • @richdunn9774
    @richdunn9774 6 років тому +62

    Damn again? They just want to be in a John Skinner video!

    • @Random832x
      @Random832x 6 років тому +1

      Eh even if this happened daily I wouldn't mind it. I mean the whole interaction took like what, 3 minutes?

    • @stereolababy
      @stereolababy 6 років тому

      before was the coast guard tho not the same

    • @m0j0101
      @m0j0101 6 років тому

      That's what he probably wrote down on his pad when he asked about the camera like "confirmed, its him. I'm gonna be youtube famous"

    • @ras124
      @ras124 6 років тому

      what are they gonna harass him every time they see him?

  • @Peorhum
    @Peorhum 6 років тому +81

    Sadly many don't think of the future and will gladly fish out an area. These guys help to prevent that so we can keep fishing for centuries into the future.

    • @Peorhum
      @Peorhum 6 років тому

      It all odds up but yeah, big trawlers are the main guilty party for sure. More so those that use illegal nets that catch young flounder for example. Which seemed the officers main concern. the size of his fish.

    • @ImNotJoshPotter
      @ImNotJoshPotter 5 років тому

      Peorhum unless he sees those nets being used isn't this a violation of rights?

    • @Peorhum
      @Peorhum 5 років тому +5

      It isn't just about nets, in this case it is about not releasing underage fish. If you don't allow fish to grow large enough to breed and continue the species then the species will be GONE!. Every breeding fish matters, not only those caught in nets by the trawlers. Personal rights is not justification for what many think it justifies. We are part of society and have responsibilities. We are part of this earth and have responsibilities. Don't get to wrapped up on your "rights". You maybe a responsible person, others may not be and these fishery officers have to limit the damage the irresponsible do and if it means the responsible have to take being stopped for 5 minutes and answer a few questions...it is worth it, more so if you want your kids or grand kids to have fish to fish. The world oceans are being fished out and many will start dying soon if this keeps up. Enjoy your tuna sushi, in a decade or two, you may not have any to eat or it will be so expensive you can't afford it.

    • @blahblahbleh__9046
      @blahblahbleh__9046 5 років тому

      Rod and reel is the only way to fish. Gotta put the work in if you wanna eat fish

    • @DirtRoadGroceryStore
      @DirtRoadGroceryStore 5 років тому

      No, they won't because their peers will pressure them. That's how it works all over where you never see the government.

  • @blank5390
    @blank5390 6 років тому

    Nice catch. Hope you enjoyed the fish👍

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 6 років тому

    Just subscribed and I think its good that there are people out there checking and enforcing the law. If you are doing what you should there is nothing to worry about. Thanks

    • @crazyk9754
      @crazyk9754 11 місяців тому

      What RAS of crime did the officer have. If none then that’s a 4th Amendment violation

  • @eminozpnar1076
    @eminozpnar1076 5 років тому +11

    Its perfect i wish we had that kind of patrols on our seas too. Because sensless hunters leave no fish on our seas.

  • @JohnSkinnerFishing
    @JohnSkinnerFishing  6 років тому +161

    This post is generating a lot of interesting comments from many viewpoints. I'm curious if commenters' feelings toward law enforcement stops on the water generally differ depending on where they live. If people could add the state they're posting from to their comments, that might explain differences in opinions. Thanks everyone for their comments. OK, I see I need to mention something else because a bunch of people asked why I put a live fish in my cooler. The fish was cut across the gills and bleeding out in a water bucket when the cop interrupted me. It was hot out, and I wasn't sure how long the cop would stay, so I put the fish on ice rather than risk the meat spoiling.

    • @RiverRat-2112
      @RiverRat-2112 6 років тому +21

      I am out of WV.
      I don't mind these kind of stops. While the license and catch checks are intrusive and Constitutionally questionable, how else could compliance be monitored?
      And it does need to be monitored as there are people who will rape our resources if given the chance. So, I don't mind bending my rights a bit for that.
      -------
      That said, where I do strongly object is when wildlife officers stray into other forms of law enforcement and use their extra legal leeway in ways that would be blatantly illegal in other settings.
      If wildlife officers want to be police, then their activities should be rolled into, and paid for by, the State Police or the equivalent of, and regular legal requirements such as "probable cause" should apply.
      And Legal considerations aside, within a 40 radius of my home there are 11 separate law enforcement agencies and that is not counting the Federal agencies. --add at least 4 more. That horribly inefficient, and incredibly wasteful of tax dollars.
      Our wildlife fees and taxes do not need to be funding (at the expense of legit wildlife projects) yet another general law enforcement agency.
      -------
      To be clear, I am NOT calling for doing away with the DNR or equivalents. I am calling for their general law enforcement arms to be rolled into an existing law enforcement agency, back into compliance with the Constitution, and out of wildlife funding sources.

    • @RiverRat-2112
      @RiverRat-2112 6 років тому +1

      Edit: " 40 *mile* radius "

    • @BStavFishing
      @BStavFishing 6 років тому +12

      John, there will always be those who hate cops from any agency...until they need us. Thanks Obama!! #MAGA

    • @BStavFishing
      @BStavFishing 6 років тому +4

      I'm a retired police lieutenant and you made excellent points. I often questioned how they could conduct searches where we needed probable cause to do so.

    • @ludlowfilms5183
      @ludlowfilms5183 6 років тому +2

      B Stav you were a criminal. The fact someone authorized your behavior doesn't make it moral, or
      Ok, and I think you know this.

  • @manuwelaboy5027
    @manuwelaboy5027 6 років тому

    Nice bag John. Yum! Think I'm....yup...I'm jealous! I gotta go to work soon..sniff sniff,lol. I'm now gonna want flounder for dinner! Oh man! my mouth is watering. Take care John,keep up the great videos,we love em!

  • @mattyyoungcloudsart3008
    @mattyyoungcloudsart3008 5 років тому +1

    Glad this came up in my recommended... No idea why. But I watched it all the way through ...and ya. Good times.

  • @bctruck
    @bctruck 6 років тому +642

    You payed taxes on the boat, , payed to register the trailer, bought a permit to put the boat on the water, taxes on the fuel for the boat, had to buy a license to fish. Then, your taxes pay for the salary and all the equipment the fisheries guy has to have to come and check your compliance. Sheesh! Government has their fingers into every square inch of our daily lives.

    • @bctruck
      @bctruck 6 років тому +75

      Carter Bila and yore a gud spellar!

    • @initialfunk
      @initialfunk 6 років тому +52

      Very true.
      I once heard a comedian talking about how government has their fingers in everything. He challenged the audience to find something they're not involved in. Somebody yelled "SLEEPING!" and that was debunked because the mattress you sleep on has a tag that says "do not remove under penalty of law"!!
      Pretty funny.

    • @SlickCat
      @SlickCat 6 років тому +14

      And people say its a free country....lol

    • @novola1972
      @novola1972 6 років тому +38

      They are just checking. US government is the best government ever in the history of the civilized world. You have to compare it to other governments and see the difference. Try fishing in Europe. You need 10 different licenses for every arm of the river and the lake.

    • @quillo2747
      @quillo2747 6 років тому +5

      Dont forget taxes on what you earn in the first place and taxes on pretty much everything you buy. Giving over 50% of your money to the state to pay for people to take your money

  • @pma5317
    @pma5317 6 років тому +3

    John Skinner=Always classy

  • @JDTee79
    @JDTee79 5 років тому

    Your vids rock John. Keep on catching

  • @zacclark2397
    @zacclark2397 5 років тому

    i can listen to your voice all day long

  • @ryan370
    @ryan370 6 років тому +111

    Everyone complaining about unlawful stops. Who cares? If they didn't do these random checks, people would be poaching/exceeding the limit until there were no fish/game left. Yeah it's your natural right to hunt and provide for your family, but you have to be responsible about it or there will be nothing left for your grandkids.
    As long as the cop is fair and respectful, who cares if he stops to check in on you? Just be polite and get on with your day. He's helping you in the long run

    • @Robert-hr6sh
      @Robert-hr6sh 5 років тому +11

      Well said....do you think others will still understand this well written explanation? Hahaha.....Really, good text.

    • @justinalexander8524
      @justinalexander8524 5 років тому +2

      I wouldn't think your average john doe fisherman would cause the lakes and oceans to dry up. Huge fishing boats and the corporations that run them on the other hand.....

    • @sarahmcglasson3064
      @sarahmcglasson3064 5 років тому +12

      President Camacho and thats why regulations need to be in place, of course to some random person t wouldnt ‘seem’ to be a problem. Its the same as the mentality of “im just one person, if i do/dont do x it wont make a difference” but when a large majority of people have that mentality, it does indeed make a difference

    • @ryan370
      @ryan370 5 років тому +8

      President Camacho lakes and rivers would absolutely run out of fish. Most of them are restocked every year just to sustain a fish population

    • @DirtRoadGroceryStore
      @DirtRoadGroceryStore 5 років тому +1

      This sort of thing isn't as effective as the peer pressure we put on one another. Most of the time they don't catch the offenders because they're too busy checking people who follow the rules. You should care that the government is wasting your time, money and freedom to put on a show instead of working harder at actually finding violators in the act.

  • @Thatguy-rw3mu
    @Thatguy-rw3mu 6 років тому +5

    John is your boat name size doesn't matter or boating while intoxicated? There always stopping and checking in on you!!

  • @joshdavidson9844
    @joshdavidson9844 4 роки тому

    Very respectful engagement.

  • @tnekkc
    @tnekkc 5 років тому

    I was on my uncle's rebuilt 42 foot torpedo chaser when it was boarded by coast guard in Puget sound in 1962. The boarding was like a trapeze trick. They were checking boat licence and that there was a horn and fire extinguisher.

  • @bobo42024
    @bobo42024 5 років тому +3

    I wish I enjoyed fish. It's so cool you can just go out and catch your own dinner.

    • @SANGRIA-fw6hi
      @SANGRIA-fw6hi 5 років тому +1

      bobo42024 u can still hunt

    • @trippy2724
      @trippy2724 5 років тому

      Fishing is a nice activity, but sadly, I don't enjoy fish, so I just put back what I reel in. Not a vegan or anything, I just don't like fish.

  • @marymary3004
    @marymary3004 6 років тому +8

    Awesome catch!! Wish there were more DEC officers on a regular at Green Island & Captree piers...too much poaching especially at night

    • @francmeister420
      @francmeister420 6 років тому

      call them. repeatedly. don't call the 1800# call this one Phone: (631) 444-0250

    • @alexyipfishing372
      @alexyipfishing372 6 років тому

      Report them if you witness it in action. It's our responsibility too to help reduce poaching. Plus there is no way they can check every spot every day especially at night, but they respond pretty quick once they receive a report.

  • @blastomycosis
    @blastomycosis 4 роки тому

    Cool video the cop seemed chill 😎 and I like that the video was short

  • @johngoncalves4504
    @johngoncalves4504 5 років тому

    Nice fish man. When I use to live in staten island we would fatch fluke the size of welcome door mats

  • @clintonagnew4178
    @clintonagnew4178 6 років тому +4

    Nice video John, just goes to show that when you do things right there are no issues with the authorities. Nice to see good, law abiding folk doing what they love. Good job

  • @rver-on2nw
    @rver-on2nw 5 років тому +3

    is it just me or does he sound like swaggersouls?

  • @ThePerpetualStudent
    @ThePerpetualStudent 5 років тому

    Just found you and I am subscribing. Loved the coast guard video as well.

  • @joedennehy386
    @joedennehy386 4 роки тому

    Great fish thanks. In nz we put a few gallons of salt water into the bin with the ice bottles or salt ice . A slurry chills the fish down much faster. We also learned from the Japanese how to iki jimi the fish makes them better eating. Love the lures you used thanks

  • @msarchive6247
    @msarchive6247 5 років тому +13

    You almost have to be a lawyer to go fishing

    • @ddeegz9766
      @ddeegz9766 5 років тому +5

      If by almost be a lawyer you mean be able to spend 10 minutes reading and following the directions on a single sheet of paper then yeah I guess. Law school takes what like 15 maybe 20 minutes?

    • @karlgraham6783
      @karlgraham6783 5 років тому

      I have different laws on the great lakes, no seasons, no size limit and a bag limit of 100# a day. Pretty simple tbh. I never even come close to that, I don't wanna clean that much fish honestly. Also I don't net and I don't spear, only rod and reel and I'm even getting away from bait for more of a challenge.

    • @xXfrazzzXx
      @xXfrazzzXx 5 років тому +3

      you have to be a lawyer to do anything, build a barn, collect rain, own pets, own firearms, fishing, travel with fruits and police have the nerve to ask are you a lawyer? i might as well be at this point

    • @yarethol7874
      @yarethol7874 5 років тому

      Cascadian Nationalist that’s the sad truth right there

  • @johnsweeney1400
    @johnsweeney1400 6 років тому +38

    Quick, easy, and painless!

    • @ihavetofishable
      @ihavetofishable 6 років тому +7

      Painless? The pain comes from paying all of the taxes for all of these excuses to make more BS gov "jobs". I guess there's no more real crime happening in NY, so they can spend our money, bothering a guy catching a fish. Slaves have to get permission(permits) to fish, I thought we were free?

    • @ras124
      @ras124 6 років тому +1

      true, these water cops have gotten very aggressive lately

    • @ihavetofishable
      @ihavetofishable 6 років тому +2

      I don't blame the cops, they don't even know that they are working for criminals.

    • @youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289
      @youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289 6 років тому +1

      But where to bury the body?

    • @AG.Floats
      @AG.Floats 6 років тому +1

      Exactly

  • @Bulldog-vc7ho
    @Bulldog-vc7ho 6 років тому

    that’s how it’s supposed to be done, respectful sportsman and respectful office nice video

  • @mikecooke5874
    @mikecooke5874 6 років тому

    I appreciate how respectful you were to the officer. That is how it should be done.

  • @jayroller7054
    @jayroller7054 6 років тому +4

    Cop was fishing with no bait!

  • @Sg-bg7xp
    @Sg-bg7xp 5 років тому +5

    And this is how you deal with this situation. Be respectful and reasonable. Life is easier that way. He is just doing his job.

    • @u235u235u235
      @u235u235u235 4 роки тому

      it's not a crime to be disrespectful.

    • @stoicvibesonly
      @stoicvibesonly 3 роки тому +1

      @@u235u235u235 never said it was a crime, but see how far that gets you in life.

    • @u235u235u235
      @u235u235u235 3 роки тому

      @@stoicvibesonly peace officers need to get over themselves and their ego/pride. be weary of anyone who talks about respect, because it's often subjective and meaningless. you'll notice it's the person who thinks they're in charge who keeps talking about respect. disrespect is not a reason to abuse your authority -- which is actually a crime. google "contempt of cop."
      the supreme court said police need a thick skin otherwise they're not right for the job. expect to be insulted and disrespected in any law enforcement capacity. it's just part of the job.

    • @mylesdillon6519
      @mylesdillon6519 3 роки тому

      The SS also said they were "just doing their job" too. By your own logic, that means what they did to the Jews was okay. Also, the founding fathers of America broke the law and disrespected Britain to form the United States. Should they have just been "respectful and reasonable" to British law enforcement? You're idolizing big government by not keeping law enforcement in check.

  • @99Shadowwood
    @99Shadowwood 6 років тому

    Cooperation is key, worked just like it is supposed to. I like it!

  • @yulimoren7227
    @yulimoren7227 3 роки тому

    i love to see fishing channel....new friend from Spain

  • @dougnoble9931
    @dougnoble9931 6 років тому +9

    That boat is all buisness not made for looks love it

  • @mikef5659
    @mikef5659 4 роки тому +21

    I’ve been a avid fisherman for 35 years and think it’s absolute insanity how many times he has been stopped and checked! And NO, the recreational fishman CANNOT harm the fish population. Period

  • @ronvavra
    @ronvavra 5 років тому

    Heart stopping video. I have to lie down.

  • @mildtowildrc7343
    @mildtowildrc7343 2 роки тому

    Easy as pie when you fish by the rules and treat people with respect👍❤️Great video and looked like a great day of fishing👍

  • @markog1999
    @markog1999 5 років тому +5

    Authorities just doin their job and not gettin up in anyone's business

    • @MrCorgitalks
      @MrCorgitalks 5 років тому

      markog1999 the fact that the authorities are even around puts them in his business

    • @blobcity3591
      @blobcity3591 5 років тому

      Adam Kolinski Um he was being filmed and he knew it. this kind of police state garbage is just that.

    • @blobcity3591
      @blobcity3591 5 років тому

      Adam Kolinski I think this is too much policing. way too much. Note that the officer asked whether or not he was being filmed.

    • @blobcity3591
      @blobcity3591 5 років тому

      Adam Kolinski read a1scooters comment.

  • @noname-xo5mp
    @noname-xo5mp 5 років тому +3

    A man that uses cash.
    Much respect.

  • @sisigpapi
    @sisigpapi 5 років тому +1

    I dunno why this video has the dislikes that it does. It was a respectful interaction and as someone who’s never even fished before it was an interesting watch

  • @taxistamandenuevayork7663
    @taxistamandenuevayork7663 3 роки тому

    Very calmed man

  • @Blow_My_Bagpipe
    @Blow_My_Bagpipe 5 років тому +10

    Wow that was huge, the chunk in your wallet I mean 👍🏽😂

  • @alksi1
    @alksi1 5 років тому +6

    What about killing the fish before putting them into the cooler?

    • @mokavelidadon3433
      @mokavelidadon3433 5 років тому +3

      in germany it is your mandatory to kill the fish after catching.

    • @aussierule
      @aussierule 5 років тому +1

      Agreed. Some people just don't respect wildlife. If you're going to eat it and it provide sustenance for you, the least you could do is kill it or at least leave them on a stringer in the water. Some fisherman annoy the shit out of me the way they treat fish, you wouldn't take a wounded deer home without finishing it. This land and its oceans are to be respected. Without it we would not live.

    • @alksi1
      @alksi1 5 років тому

      @@aussierule Yeah i really dont understand this guy. Even if the video was supposed to be funny or something, the fish just pissed me off too much. I always kill the fish by hitting on the head and letting the blood come out under the head by cutting the string under its head. Its even illegal here to not to do that.

    • @JohnSkinnerFishing
      @JohnSkinnerFishing  5 років тому +2

      Before placing the fish on ice, we cut the gills to bleed it out. This preserves the quality of the meat better, and the fish die quickly. The one you saw in the video had just been cut across the gills to bleed out. When the cop interrupted me I wanted to get it iced because I wasn't sure how long he would stick around and it was hot out and I didn't want the meat to spoil. We do not bash fish over the head here.

    • @kkrall2802
      @kkrall2802 5 років тому

      John dont listen to the assholes they see part of a video and think they know the whole story. Idiots always think their superior, yet are way behind the curve, lol

  • @evandickens3917
    @evandickens3917 6 років тому

    I love watching the game and fish work get your limit and go or don't keep past the limit

  • @pekesrepose7363
    @pekesrepose7363 4 роки тому

    not that I'll be in my own boat soon, this video still is good to see for me to know I've better be a good fishermen and have my credential ready, limits and catch lengths in check. thanks for sharing.

  • @dylanhall328
    @dylanhall328 5 років тому +4

    When do we get to see 'Somali Pirates Boarding - Give me your passport!!'

  • @MemeL0rd13
    @MemeL0rd13 5 років тому +7

    2:27 should have expected it but I have nothing to do with fishing I mean I came here by recommendation like everyone else.

  • @trucknfish9704
    @trucknfish9704 4 роки тому

    Awesome dnr check .easy when you both have it together.. great video. Need more positive police encounters made public. 👊🚛🐟🤠

  • @devinthomas4866
    @devinthomas4866 5 років тому

    Nice fish cookout for you and family!

  • @muzza419
    @muzza419 5 років тому +10

    You sound like the guy from family guy

    • @keytel1
      @keytel1 5 років тому +1

      NIG GA peter?

    • @muzza419
      @muzza419 5 років тому +1

      @@keytel1 yos

  • @ericdebord
    @ericdebord 6 років тому +5

    i would assume they must have reasonable suspection or probable cause to search your boat.

    • @johnkaba2593
      @johnkaba2593 5 років тому +3

      I know in Florida you need a license for saltwater and freshwater, and purchasing the license gives consent for FWC officers to boat your vessel and open your coolers.

    • @russg1801
      @russg1801 5 років тому +3

      Nope; you're subject to inspection just by fishing.

    • @s4dreamland671
      @s4dreamland671 5 років тому +1

      The boat had an odour of .. fish coming from it..

    • @stevewilliams4777
      @stevewilliams4777 5 років тому

      @@johnkaba2593 so wouldn't everyone refuse to purchase if that did not allow consent?

    • @johnkaba2593
      @johnkaba2593 5 років тому

      @@stevewilliams4777 If you are fishing and FWC comes up to check if you have a license, if you do they have the right to search you because having that license gives them the right to search. If you do not have a license, you are breaking the law, and that gives them probable cause to search you. You get a fine and could lose your gear, and definitely lose your catch. If you don't pay the fine, you go to court. If you don't go to court, you get a bench warrant and could do jail time.
      Freshwater and saltwater is $17 a piece, combo is $32.

  • @jrmunroe4024
    @jrmunroe4024 5 років тому

    nice ice trick!!! thank you for the video

  • @bvierville1
    @bvierville1 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @antfarmer7691
    @antfarmer7691 5 років тому +4

    Fat wad of cash..... If my wife knew I carried that kind of dough.....She'd probably let me go fishing a lot more.

  • @Minecraft-gw1jv
    @Minecraft-gw1jv 6 років тому +4

    It’s simple... always be licensed, know the laws, obey them, cooperate with authorities and just you will forever have a great time! Good Job Sir..

    • @TheFirstWilly
      @TheFirstWilly 5 років тому

      Austin M Or more than likely to the ignorance of yours. The cop is well in his rights to do what he is doing in the video and for a very good reason as well.

  • @terenfro1975
    @terenfro1975 5 років тому

    I always write what I have with a grease pen on the console wind screen. They love it when you keep good records.

  • @kevinknight4782
    @kevinknight4782 5 років тому

    Respect ✊ for both

  • @everbustos5763
    @everbustos5763 5 років тому +3

    I'm an immigrant. CAN'T go fishing.