Well said, Brant. I grew up in Fort Walton Beach in the 60's (yeah, I'm that old) and we always disparaged the tourists because they got lost and drove slowly. But now I realize they were just trying to enjoy a little time in the paradise we live in every day. I still live in Florida and do most of my fishing in what is considered a tourist destination. I go out of my way to explain what I'm fishing for and make the experience a little more interesting and pleasurable for those I meet on the beach. They do boost the local economy but they are also human beings like us trying to squeeze a little more fun out of life. Thanks for taking the time to recognize that. Great video!
Well said. How many times have you heard, "It's a great place to visit, except the locals are jerks."? Plenty of places like that. Don't be one of them. There are more places in California than not, where if a non local tries to surf, they will make you wish you never stepped in the water. They will actually hurt you. They behave like a floating street gang.
I wish I could have the same outlook on tourists. I can't stand them here in Montana. Especially all the people who now live in vans etc. that flood every area in the summer I grew up enjoying my entire life. We only have a few months to enjoy and it's to the point now where most campsites are destroyed and full of heroin needles if you do find a spot.
I agree with your outlook, a trip to your neck of the woods on the beach may be a once-in-a-lifetime deal. For some families/people, having a local step up and give a little help with directions or some other nuance only a local would know can make a trip that much more memorable. When they recall the trip I've heard many say remember that guy or gal that helped us when this or that happened and they didn't have to, what a cool place to visit.
@@mtarmygrd cool name. Life is too short. Move if you need to. Got to overcome & adapt with the times. Places change. It sucks when the word gets out & a place gets shitty. Go find a new one.
Ed. Good on you dude. Inner peace rules. I’m 52. Back in the day I fished so hard !Sitting and reading or just relaxing. IMPOSSIBLE!!if there was 1% chance of catching a fish I had to be fishing. It was a curse of some sort. Love hate thing. I’m NC native. May come visit fla.VISIT.
Nice to see this pier. My mom's ashes were spread there at #14/15 pile marker. It was a beautiful day. She loved that particular beach. I have been watching your videos all morning. I used to fish with my dad and it is coming up on my mom's 19th year passing so this video was special to watch.
The way it sounded at the beginning of the video sounded like just because you had never heard of the rule that you didn't care and you were about to get an "entitlement" comment but listening to the interaction and literally right after while explaining, the first thing you said was, "I was wrong" proves that you are better than 95% of the people in this country today. Congratulations on being a shining star and trying to teach people better instead of what most of the country does and fighting everything they don't like whether it's right or wrong. You got my full support on this one!!
I just came across the video and when they stated “Pensacola”, I had to share. We moved from Sembach, Germany to Navarre, Florida. My husband bought me a car and I decided to learn to fish because as a girl (child), I wasn’t allowed to go with my uncles which took my brother. I went to a Walmart en route to the fishing pier in Pensacola and got the rod, and bait. I drove onto the pier, parked and went fishing- I fell in love to a relaxing moment unaware that went pass midnight and my husband called my cell. Wow! Just to share!
@@SallyStClair-tv9gf lol. There are reasons for that haha. My girls will definitely get a chance to do everything but there is definitely reasons that dads don't let the virus go with.
@@SallyStClair-tv9gf I have two sisters. One hates fishing. The other bought a boat for the expressed purpose of fishing away from others. Every time I visit my sisters, we work it out according to weather and tide.
Florida so beautiful, I’m from NJ lived in Clearwater and delray 15 yrs apart , wish I could of stayed. You don’t see big iguanas up here you people in Florida really have it good appreciate what you have down there
Yeah!!! You are right as rain!!! Us Alabama people love Pensacola, P.C,, Orange Beach, all those lovely places - have had the joy of enjoying all these for over 60 years!!! ❤❤❤
@@davidcatlette9697 If no such written rule and none was stated upon entry, I would have complained about the worker to management, plus left a bad review on Yelp and Google Maps.
@@williamgrissom9022So you’re a Ken the male version of Karen., I would have called management and left a bad review on yelp.. Like anyone gives a shite what you have to say…
Brant, we’ll said at the end of the vid. I fish downtown Chicago and see fellow fisherman being rude to tourists all the time. Grinds my gears! Personally I love talking about my city and the fishery we have with the lake and river. Keep rockin.
Until the tourist and people moving there completely ruin the area. That’s what’s happing here and there are consequences to everyone wanting to do the same thing
On vacation September 2011 in Pensacola. I learned on that trip there is a strong rip under those piers. Was snorkeling after a few drinks under the pier and the deeper the water the more fish I could see so I went with it. There I was flying like superman past the pilings. I was in disbelief when I reached the platform at the end. Needless to say the local fisherman were not impressed with this tourist when I popped out on the east side to get out of the rip and make my way back to shore. Half of them wanted to kick my butt and the other half wanted to save me. I'm a good swimmer and was in great shape at the time but I was really glad to feel the sand in my toes by the time I got to the beach...lol
I have an experience that is almost the same as this one. A man shouted at me into my face on the Kenai peninsula Alaska for using the wrong size of hook (even though later on I found out my research results prior to my fishing expedition were correct.). My hook sizes were just a little bigger than his. I was catching more than him. He got so mad he ended up making me the bad guy in the entire line of fishermen close to us. I felt so bad being wrong even though I thought I've done all my research before I took that fishing expedition. These years later on, I keep on wishing to meet that man again --- just to give him a smile... my smile is not very good. I'm an ugly looking person. But always do my research going into new places. Loud and crazy people scare the heck out of me.
Gotta love it when someone talks down to someone that’s a grown ass man. Regardless if you were right or wrong, you can’t tell that guys never been punched in the mouth before. I’ll gladly give him that lesson
WOW! Pensacola Beach! Brings back OLD Memories! I flew UH-1's in the Army and flew into Pensacola NAS often. Used to go to Pensacola Beach and enjoy the time and relax. Great food. Thank you ~ Peace & Health
Great video, people get so possessive and the locals don’t realise that your helping keeping the peer going by paying. Hopefully they will work it out soon, Ron your luck gonna change and you will catch more than Brant, keep safe
It's really sad that quite a few people I've met over the years don't seem to have any respect or time for other people I'm from the UK and fish for trout a lot Love the channel guys , thanks
I, as a “real” Karen totally agree with you. We lived at Carolina/Kure Beach in NC for 5 years & since we left, I follow a FB page of locals bashing the tourists & saying they need to go elsewhere. I always welcomed tourists & made several friends fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, the attitude of the locals now is embarrassing for us to say we even lived there. Fish on & best wishes for you & your family!
The issue is people feel like they can say whatever they want on FB sitting behind a keyboard. They wouldn't say anything in person though. My two cents. FB is not the real world. I am also not liberal enough for such a platform. My very good friend is the event coordinator for Kure Beach. Small world. God bless. ❤️
I live in NC and have been down to Kure Beach many times but in the last few years there parking price is so outrageous I don't go anymore I use to park over at the Air Force camp grounds but now you can't do that without staying in a cottage. Went to Topsail a few times but there parking was 5 bucks an hour or 15 all day. I might go down to Morehead or Atlantic Beach one day soon it may not be as bad. cheers...... :)
I have fished that pier few times and yes there’s a sign when you enter about the number of rod’s allowed per angler. But I have used 2-3 rods at a time and never had encountered this reaction from the staff.
I'm glad you keep making videos. You have become one of the favorites on UA-cam because of the fact that you are and you should tell the rest of the Clickbaiters to get more content! Love your stuff!!!
Thanks Brant for being the one to talk to Ron. And putting on others backs. That was a really nice to do. You know what, what you said about tourist and people who. Live in Florida, they really don't care for them . They are good for the economy but that's about it. But I think that is the way it is at anyplace you deal with tourist.
I have seen hunters or fisherman as some of the most obnoxious, some worse than snotty golfers.. especially hunters..not just people out having fun, but these serious deep into it sportsmen.. total jerks
Most locals are decent folks, but I have experienced mouthy locals who think it's perfectly fine to insult people for no reason other than that they don't live there. My family lived in Ft. Walton Beach in the 70s and my dad brought my brother and I to the pier regularly. So we have experience fishing on the pier. I witnessed locals using foul language and cutting a tourist's line if it got anywhere near theirs. We have gone back to northwest Florida on vacation throughout the years and it's still the same. Thank goodness for the locals who treat people...even tourists, like they would like to be treated, friendly, and informative, they're the best.
You're absolutely right about the attitude with which the rules should be enforced. Even if you've had a horrible day, you should treat others with kindness. BTW, I used to live in a townhouse just a couple hundred yards from the pier when I started my Navy career. It's been one of the most beautiful places I've ever lived.
I fished Pensacola pier for years with multiple poles and never have I heard this rule or seen anyone observe it. That guy needs to find something better to do than harass people enjoying a day.
Some wise words about tourism, Mr. Brant! Whenever I hear someone talking disparagingly about tourists, I think "Would you have a job, or business here without them?" It's surprising just how many never consider that!
That’s wonderful and all but to think that way without acknowledging the negative that tourism and more so the wave of people moving here brings is downright asinine
@@calebbellizio4985 Caleb is it cool with you that Sue and I come to enjoy the beach at Sanibel and patronize the local businesses ? I don't fish, but I also pick up the fishing folks trash that they leave strewn around.
Unfortunately rules is rules. All the pay to enter piers are like that in Florida. Even one by me which is gone now Redington long pier used to enforce 2 pole per person or 3 pole if you are outrigging. Even one pier in east coast are 2 poles. I know some pier are strictly 1. It dumb but I found a way haha sneak a 2 piece pole in the cart cover up in towel haha. It doesn't matter if it crowded or not. But it a dumb rules. They are doing it since late 90's to early 2000's
Haven't fished at the pier in Pensacola, always surf fish just down from it either east or west. Might have to give it a shot. Hopefully they have a list of rules so I don't have the same problem when I decide to go there. Love living in the area myself as well, great fishery!
Awesome! I left Pensacola after Ivan. Put in 30 years there. That's a completely new pier from last time I was on it. And glad to see Tiffany's is still standing!
I went through a situation on the Skyway bridge pier. The guy that worked in the bait shop was very combative and disrespectful to me because I was parked wrong. I had no idea how to park there because it was my first time. I kept my cool but I haven’t been back there since.
Don't give up on the Skyway because of him, it's a great spot if you don't have a boat. And remember that there's another one on the other side of Tampa Bay. Just park like they want. What was the problem with your parking?
some people just don't live outside of two feet from themselves. I call it spatial blindness and its sad because they will never appreciate or enjoy the life they are missing. Thanks for the fishing and tourist tips Brant
Might have been worth a mention when paying to get on the pier that you were carrying 2 rods "there's a one rod rule here". Maybe a person wouldn't want to fish 1 rod.
As a kid my grandfather would take me pier fishing in Atlantic Beach North Carolina. When watching your video I swear I could almost smell the salt air.
While I never fished when I lived in florida(I worked too darn hard) I used to go and watch the guys fishing off the Deerfield pier. I often went home with fish to cook too. All because I wasn't afraid of the pelicans, an older gentleman had accidentally hooked one one afternoon and kinda panicked a bit. I helped him walk it to the beach and ran down and got the bird off his line and saved his lure. He admitted to being afraid of them. After that all the regulars would all chat with me and ask if I had enough food and would send me home with fish. I sure miss that camaraderie.
The pier website may not but there are signs pretty frequently up and down the pier saying you’re only supposed to use the rod you’re holding. Most of the time though if the pier isn’t crowded then people are fine with you having one or two extra lines out but I guess the employee just felt like being an ass that morning and he is an employee. I fish that pier 2-3 times a week during the summer.
@@ItsAtLeastThreeInches I live in Louisiana so a drive down for a vacation is feasible. I would plan out everything before I go. Based on the only info i could get I would be wrong. Then some guy would yell at me, sad. I now know., But I had to run across it on a youtube video. It's good thing I subscribe to Brant and the others.
Awesome video as always. Sorry that confrontation happened. I'm glad to know about the rule though. Seems like you could have 1 set and 1 cast rule and still be okay. I wish they did this more places. Been to a few piers with people having 5 or more rods out taking up a huge area. If everyone would just show a little consideration it would be better for everyone. Thanks for another great watch and be safe out there.
SOME folks when given a sense of having any power at all, take it to the extreme. For one shining moment they are a god of sorts until they are smashed like the worm they really are. Being nice and civilized is beyond some!
I have been there. I live in Port Charlotte. We used to have a nice pier. They r building up here now. You always have 41 bridge. We love our tourist here and protect them. Its what makes our money. I am a Realtor too ! Gonna subscribe! Great videos. I can not imagine anyone not wanting you to be their realtor! Thanks!
I am blessed to have spent more time at the Hampton just up the way for many years supporting the Navy training fleet in Milton. I have fished that pier hundreds of times in my off time between meetings, been to McGuire's at a minimum of twice a trip for more than 20 years. I love Pensacola, the Navy Museum is second to none. Check it out
I was born in Pensacola but I live in Atlanta now. I learn from you on where to go when I come to my hometown, so basically I am a tourist. Thanks for the great words to the pier attendant and to businesses. You are a class act.
One thing my deceased wife and I enjoyed during a visit to her sister's house was not only the beaches but also the visit to the fish market at downtown Pensacola and stop for seafood at 'Joe Patti's Seafood' and do a cookout of great seafood...YUM so good...
We just had opening day this year for trout in PA and im usually an asshole cause it's elbow to elbow usually. This year wasn't too bad and I could see multiple large rainbows in the pool I was at. I got 2 strangers and brought them over to fish it with me and I had 4 trout from 18 to 22in including a golden rainbow at 21 1/2.
Where does it say take people out? And what's the difference in PA? Its all stocked by the state anyway. All of it except for a few salt to fresh fish. But I bet you already knew that.
I've been to the Pensacola Pier twice and both times the people on the pier were disrespectful and very rude. It's common courtesy when somebody hooks a fish on the pier you make way. Nobody on the Pensacola Pier would do this. And the people who run the Pensacola pier are just straight buttholes. I have not been back and don't intend to. I will fish Panama City over to Gulf shores before I will stop at Pensacola Pier ever again. And I'm the type of guy like the guy that netted your fish in the video. Drop my pole and help. Do better Pensacola pier
Thanks for explaining it that way, bc I’m from Charleston SC, lots of tourist and you have to have patience bc sometimes you go places and you don’t know what you don’t know. Take time to help people understand instead or barking at them and make them think that is how people in that state do, but I’m also a retired Veteran so I have tough skin most times lol, but still makes me smh when people are so mean and for what reason. No one is promised tomorrow so be kind bc you don’t know if that person has one week to live and this maybe their dream thing to do so BE KIND.. ok I’m done preaching to y’all have a beautiful day.
Watching this video brings back loads of memories right on the beach right in front of that seating area I fell asleep on the beach after coming to Cory Station from Chicago. Looked like a lobster that the uniform was hard to wear for awhile.. Spent over a year in A School for the Navy in Pensacola. Ate at those restaurants and fished off that pier. Thank you for the video and you handled the situation better than I would have lol.
Would have been nice for the pier “Karen” to have a sign that explained the one rod rule. Back in the day 1961-63, I lived in GulfBreeze and fished the pier and never heard of that dumb assed rule. We would shark fish at night off the-end with multiple big rigs. The big ugly cat fish we would catch were another problem😂
That Guy should NOT be dealing with the general public! He has a TINY amount of power, and chooses to use it in the wrong way! Brant is right on when it comes to dealing with other people, Just try and show each other a little respect, and the world would be a much better place. Enjoyed the Vid, Keep up the good work!
Born and raised in Pensacola, and have caught a ton of fish off that pier in my days. In the 60s-70s we use to shark fish at night from the pier. Fished for Bonito during the day and would stack them up on the pier to use for shark bait at night. BTW - never heard of a one pole only rule, we always fished with several poles, my-o-my how things have changes. Really enjoy your videos, reminds me of the good ole days.
Would have loved to have been out there and ran into you man, you're one of my favorite fisherman on UA-cam and I definitely would have accepted your challenge.
I'm in southeast Michigan and I'm jealous of the piers you guys have. The shoreline from Lake Erie to Lake Huron only has a handful of access points for shore fishermen. I love fishing more then anything but I'm giving up on the sport here. If word gets out on the message boards that shore fishing is hot these shore spots get over crowded. Almost 150 miles of shoreline is privately owned.
Never a nice experience to get insulted especially if one is on vacation. I've never pier fished in Florida but did some of that 15 to 20 years back in North Myrtle beach, Virginia beach & Ocean City Maryland. Fortunate to say that back then people I met fishing on the piers were mostly locals who were extremely friendly, helpful & decent. Some went as far as giving tips as how to pier fish properly & even shared bait & tackle equipment without asking for compensation. Maybe it's signs of the times or just how indecent we now are to each other. This pier owner/operator need to educate this employee as how to interact with the public. Definitely not good for business especially the tourist dollars.
I was in Daytona last Summer and the locals fish the pier all day long. Awesome experience. Didnt have a single negative thing happen. Free too. You dont have to pay to be on the pier or to fish it. Just cant clean your catch on the pier. Great experience. Id recommend it.
the only pier I ever saw with a 1 rod rule was Anglins in Lauderdale by the Sea and that was only during pompano season most regulars bring 4 or 5 rods I usually bring 4 rods but usually only use 1 or 2 at a time
When I was stationed at Correy Field I used to go there and fish. Hooked up on my biggest King Fish or Wahoo. A big hammerhead shark used to hang out a the end of the peir in the deeper water waiting for thrown Bonito.....
It's been about 10 years now, but I used to bring my sons to that same pier to fish. There were 3 of us, and I always brought 4 rods. And all 4 were in the water. Never heard of anyone encountering a problem, with any regs about having extra rods set. Never saw any signs posted either. Alot has changed in 10 years I guess.
I absolutely agreed with you. There are reasons why tourists coming to your paradise. Most of the time we got lost or not aware of local rules doesn't mean we are being rude to you. Treat the tourists nice with respect, they would come back. Yes we spent thousands of dollars on each person while we stayed there. The locals should appreciate tourists as tourists appreciate your paradise, doesn't matter what they look like or where they come from. Thank you for the excellent video in beautiful Pensacola, Fl
The last pier I fished on I had 3 poles in the water and one occasionally in my hand to catch bait or use a jig. That's four poles. Id be in trouble there myself. I wouldn't go back either !
I use to do that with my dad back in the 80's we use to fish off the Pier in Monterey or Santa Cruse. in the 12 years we did that we had one incident when some lady came up to my dad and he told her to leave in a very colorful way.
Absolutely loved the video!! If ur ever at the Outer Banks of North Carolina I highly suggest fishing at the Avalon pier!! Caught some monster kings and stripers in early October thru November depending on the temperature…. There’s Always really nice locals giving hints on what fish are biting and what works best during the bite… And as always tight lines!!
Hit Navarre and Oskaloosa this week on vacation, I was that dumb tourist. Just missed you guys! Saw Cobia, caught Spanish and almost landed a Jack. Those local pier fisherman are interesting dudes, very proud
I can tell you I live in Eastern NC and the Piers here are the same way. They have tons of rules. Some are better than others but they all have groups that come up with lots of crazy rules. Mostly comes from the season pass holders but not always. Tight lines
I love pier fishing. I’ve fished from South Padre Island Texas to Panama City Florida. If you want the best experience, go anywhere east of the Mississippi River. Unfortunately the Mississippi river empties into the Gulf of Mexico, and all that dirty river water is washed towards Louisiana and Texas (although the water near South Texas clears up some), so anything west of the Mississippi is gonna be really muddy water. All that blue water is east of the Mississippi like in Pensacola, and to an extent South Padre.
Thanks, Brant. I appreciate this video. I come down to Pensacola and Navarre once a year and I "try" to fish, inshore and on the pier, however I have the worst luck. I spend money on baits and tackle, and catch perhaps a small whiting or little cavelle. One year, I got nothing. But I enjoy the weather, the blue water, restaurants, and stores. I try to be courteous to the locals cause I know it's their home. But I agree with you, he should've been more friendly on the rules. Thanks again for this video and having appreciation for the tourists.
I'm from Pensacola Florida and I now live in San Diego California but I was born and raised in Pensacola Florida and fished all of our major fishing piers and I didn't even know that rule either, but sandy Beach and NAS Pensacola base Beach shore fishing is a great location too.
It's the one time to get away from work and you're looking for a *FISH ON! situation but instead you get *one grown man talking to another grown man like a kid..
Just vacationed on Pensacola Beach in mid March. Wish I would have found your channel sooner. Our 3rd time in Pensacola and we would love to live there. I'll keep you in mind for real estate.
Someday Mr. "I work here." is going to be too aggressive with the wrong person and have to swim back to the beach........unless a hammerhead sees him swimming.
If he thought you were tourists or not that was totally uncalled for. I mean if you WERE tourists that actually is worse. Tourism is money and if locals think yelling at tourists is a good idea then that guy isn't too bright. We'll never see him getting the key to the city. Love the videos from the whole gang, catching up on more now !
I still have a few of those gotcha luers up her in NY. Haven't lived in Florida in overc12 years, still have them I guess in hopes of using them again 😭
Looks like a beautiful place! That is one decent sized pier! I would love to visit but still checking Australia out. Great fishing here too. Hubby doesn’t like fishing but he has his phone 😁
Well said, Brant. I grew up in Fort Walton Beach in the 60's (yeah, I'm that old) and we always disparaged the tourists because they got lost and drove slowly. But now I realize they were just trying to enjoy a little time in the paradise we live in every day. I still live in Florida and do most of my fishing in what is considered a tourist destination. I go out of my way to explain what I'm fishing for and make the experience a little more interesting and pleasurable for those I meet on the beach. They do boost the local economy but they are also human beings like us trying to squeeze a little more fun out of life. Thanks for taking the time to recognize that. Great video!
Well said. How many times have you heard, "It's a great place to visit, except the locals are jerks."? Plenty of places like that. Don't be one of them. There are more places in California than not, where if a non local tries to surf, they will make you wish you never stepped in the water. They will actually hurt you. They behave like a floating street gang.
I wish I could have the same outlook on tourists. I can't stand them here in Montana. Especially all the people who now live in vans etc. that flood every area in the summer I grew up enjoying my entire life. We only have a few months to enjoy and it's to the point now where most campsites are destroyed and full of heroin needles if you do find a spot.
I agree with your outlook, a trip to your neck of the woods on the beach may be a once-in-a-lifetime deal. For some families/people, having a local step up and give a little help with directions or some other nuance only a local would know can make a trip that much more memorable. When they recall the trip I've heard many say remember that guy or gal that helped us when this or that happened and they didn't have to, what a cool place to visit.
@@mtarmygrd cool name. Life is too short. Move if you need to. Got to overcome & adapt with the times. Places change. It sucks when the word gets out & a place gets shitty. Go find a new one.
Ed. Good on you dude. Inner peace rules. I’m 52. Back in the day I fished so hard !Sitting and reading or just relaxing. IMPOSSIBLE!!if there was 1% chance of catching a fish I had to be fishing. It was a curse of some sort. Love hate thing. I’m NC native. May come visit fla.VISIT.
Nice to see this pier. My mom's ashes were spread there at #14/15 pile marker. It was a beautiful day. She loved that particular beach. I have been watching your videos all morning. I used to fish with my dad and it is coming up on my mom's 19th year passing so this video was special to watch.
I watch a few fishing videos but Ron is my favorite wing man." No. I don't want to reel in your stupid fish". I can fish with that guy.
The way it sounded at the beginning of the video sounded like just because you had never heard of the rule that you didn't care and you were about to get an "entitlement" comment but listening to the interaction and literally right after while explaining, the first thing you said was, "I was wrong" proves that you are better than 95% of the people in this country today. Congratulations on being a shining star and trying to teach people better instead of what most of the country does and fighting everything they don't like whether it's right or wrong. You got my full support on this one!!
I just came across the video and when they stated “Pensacola”, I had to share. We moved from Sembach, Germany to Navarre, Florida. My husband bought me a car and I decided to learn to fish because as a girl (child), I wasn’t allowed to go with my uncles which took my brother. I went to a Walmart en route to the fishing pier in Pensacola and got the rod, and bait. I drove onto the pier, parked and went fishing- I fell in love to a relaxing moment unaware that went pass midnight and my husband called my cell. Wow! Just to share!
Not cool, but now you have a lot to catch up. Enjoy!
I'm thinking about doing this too. Thanks for telling your story. Fishing wasn't girl inclusive when I was a child either.
@@SallyStClair-tv9gf lol. There are reasons for that haha. My girls will definitely get a chance to do everything but there is definitely reasons that dads don't let the virus go with.
I lived in Sembach Germany for 6 years. Loved it!!!!
@@SallyStClair-tv9gf I have two sisters. One hates fishing. The other bought a boat for the expressed purpose of fishing away from others. Every time I visit my sisters, we work it out according to weather and tide.
Florida so beautiful, I’m from NJ lived in Clearwater and delray 15 yrs apart , wish I could of stayed. You don’t see big iguanas up here you people in Florida really have it good appreciate what you have down there
Shout out to Brant for having CMR's back like if it was his blood brother.
You handled it 100x better than me.
200% respect for Brant
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Yeah!!! You are right as rain!!! Us Alabama people love Pensacola, P.C,, Orange Beach, all those lovely places - have had the joy of enjoying all these for over 60 years!!! ❤❤❤
The pier worker handled it wrong. There is always an easy way to deal with people without being an ass. Great video, Brant! Stay Safe and Healthy
I would have walked back too the pier house and checked the rule board ! Was it posted anywhere ! Was he told that at check in ?
@@davidcatlette9697 If no such written rule and none was stated upon entry, I would have complained about the worker to management, plus left a bad review on Yelp and Google Maps.
@@williamgrissom9022 I see that if you have never fished that pier before ! But if your a regular , and complain you could get bared !
@@williamgrissom9022So you’re a Ken the male version of Karen., I would have called management and left a bad review on yelp.. Like anyone gives a shite what you have to say…
Brant, we’ll said at the end of the vid. I fish downtown Chicago and see fellow fisherman being rude to tourists all the time. Grinds my gears! Personally I love talking about my city and the fishery we have with the lake and river. Keep rockin.
Until the tourist and people moving there completely ruin the area. That’s what’s happing here and there are consequences to everyone wanting to do the same thing
On vacation September 2011 in Pensacola. I learned on that trip there is a strong rip under those piers. Was snorkeling after a few drinks under the pier and the deeper the water the more fish I could see so I went with it. There I was flying like superman past the pilings. I was in disbelief when I reached the platform at the end. Needless to say the local fisherman were not impressed with this tourist when I popped out on the east side to get out of the rip and make my way back to shore. Half of them wanted to kick my butt and the other half wanted to save me. I'm a good swimmer and was in great shape at the time but I was really glad to feel the sand in my toes by the time I got to the beach...lol
You never dive under a pier. Thats diving 101 lol
I have an experience that is almost the same as this one. A man shouted at me into my face on the Kenai peninsula Alaska for using the wrong size of hook (even though later on I found out my research results prior to my fishing expedition were correct.). My hook sizes were just a little bigger than his. I was catching more than him. He got so mad he ended up making me the bad guy in the entire line of fishermen close to us. I felt so bad being wrong even though I thought I've done all my research before I took that fishing expedition. These years later on, I keep on wishing to meet that man again --- just to give him a smile... my smile is not very good. I'm an ugly looking person. But always do my research going into new places. Loud and crazy people scare the heck out of me.
Doubt your ugly everybody is special in there own way
Had similar experiences with the Alaskan fishing. Hated combat fishing it's ridiculous... Smile that ugly smile and keep fishing. God bless
Even an oyster toad fish smiling would be heart warming, somehow Megan fox smiling just seems forced
Ah the Kemal Peninsula! Fished it many times while stationed at Elmendorf. Absolutely the most beautiful place to fish.
@@jackmariner Megan has a smile ? Hadn't noticed so much.
Gotta love it when someone talks down to someone that’s a grown ass man. Regardless if you were right or wrong, you can’t tell that guys never been punched in the mouth before. I’ll gladly give him that lesson
Totally agree! Being popped in the mouth helps teach when words are out of line.
Ron's such a cool and laid back individual, I want to be like Ron when I grow up!
I’ve never heard that no multiple rod rule. We fished that pier all the time with 3 or 4 rods
WOW! Pensacola Beach! Brings back OLD Memories! I flew UH-1's in the Army and flew into Pensacola NAS often. Used to go to Pensacola Beach and enjoy the time and relax. Great food. Thank you ~ Peace & Health
Great video, people get so possessive and the locals don’t realise that your helping keeping the peer going by paying. Hopefully they will work it out soon, Ron your luck gonna change and you will catch more than Brant, keep safe
It's really sad that quite a few people I've met over the years don't seem to have any respect or time for other people
I'm from the UK and fish for trout a lot
Love the channel guys , thanks
I, as a “real” Karen totally agree with you. We lived at Carolina/Kure Beach in NC for 5 years & since we left, I follow a FB page of locals bashing the tourists & saying they need to go elsewhere. I always welcomed tourists & made several friends fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, the attitude of the locals now is embarrassing for us to say we even lived there. Fish on & best wishes for you & your family!
The issue is people feel like they can say whatever they want on FB sitting behind a keyboard. They wouldn't say anything in person though. My two cents. FB is not the real world. I am also not liberal enough for such a platform. My very good friend is the event coordinator for Kure Beach. Small world. God bless. ❤️
I live in NC and have been down to Kure Beach many times but in the last few years there parking price is so outrageous I don't go anymore I use to park over at the Air Force camp grounds but now you can't do that without staying in a cottage. Went to Topsail a few times but there parking was 5 bucks an hour or 15 all day. I might go down to Morehead or Atlantic Beach one day soon it may not be as bad. cheers...... :)
Your content definitely puts me on fish everytime I visit gulf shores. Much respect! Your channel is as good as it gets.
I have fished that pier few times and yes there’s a sign when you enter about the number of rod’s allowed per angler. But I have used 2-3 rods at a time and never had encountered this reaction from the staff.
So you purposely fish against the rules? Nice.
I'm glad you keep making videos. You have become one of the favorites on UA-cam because of the fact that you are and you should tell the rest of the Clickbaiters to get more content! Love your stuff!!!
I love how you guys are busting each other’s chops! Looks like you have a good fishing buddy there!
Thanks Brant for being the one to talk to Ron. And putting on others backs. That was a really nice to do. You know what, what you said about tourist and people who. Live in Florida, they really don't care for them . They are good for the economy but that's about it. But I think that is the way it is at anyplace you deal with tourist.
Well said Brant. The world needs more people like you and Ron. Love the content. Can't wait for more Clickbaiters.
Some of the kindest and most respectful people I've ever met have all been fishermen and hunters, proud to be part of the outdoorsman community
I have seen hunters or fisherman as some of the most obnoxious, some worse than snotty golfers.. especially hunters..not just people out having fun, but these serious deep into it sportsmen.. total jerks
Most locals are decent folks, but I have experienced mouthy locals who think it's perfectly fine to insult people for no reason other than that they don't live there. My family lived in Ft. Walton Beach in the 70s and my dad brought my brother and I to the pier regularly. So we have experience fishing on the pier. I witnessed locals using foul language and cutting a tourist's line if it got anywhere near theirs. We have gone back to northwest Florida on vacation throughout the years and it's still the same. Thank goodness for the locals who treat people...even tourists, like they would like to be treated, friendly, and informative, they're the best.
You're absolutely right about the attitude with which the rules should be enforced. Even if you've had a horrible day, you should treat others with kindness. BTW, I used to live in a townhouse just a couple hundred yards from the pier when I started my Navy career. It's been one of the most beautiful places I've ever lived.
I fished Pensacola pier for years with multiple poles and never have I heard this rule or seen anyone observe it. That guy needs to find something better to do than harass people enjoying a day.
Some wise words about tourism, Mr. Brant! Whenever I hear someone talking disparagingly about tourists, I think "Would you have a job, or business here without them?"
It's surprising just how many never consider that!
That’s wonderful and all but to think that way without acknowledging the negative that tourism and more so the wave of people moving here brings is downright asinine
@@calebbellizio4985 I always watch and ask a local about rules and etiquette.
@@calebbellizio4985 Caleb is it cool with you that Sue and I come to enjoy the beach at Sanibel and patronize the local businesses ? I don't fish, but I also pick up the fishing folks trash
that they leave strewn around.
Navarre pier is the same however they should only enforce that rule at a certain capacity not when the pier is virtual empty.
That’s what made me mad. I literally had the whole pier to myself
Unfortunately rules is rules. All the pay to enter piers are like that in Florida. Even one by me which is gone now Redington long pier used to enforce 2 pole per person or 3 pole if you are outrigging. Even one pier in east coast are 2 poles. I know some pier are strictly 1. It dumb but I found a way haha sneak a 2 piece pole in the cart cover up in towel haha. It doesn't matter if it crowded or not. But it a dumb rules. They are doing it since late 90's to early 2000's
Haven't fished at the pier in Pensacola, always surf fish just down from it either east or west. Might have to give it a shot. Hopefully they have a list of rules so I don't have the same problem when I decide to go there. Love living in the area myself as well, great fishery!
I’m not a tourist to Florida. I live in Ocala but I love to fish and fish vicariously through you. Plus you seem like an all around good guy!
I’m a Ron fan, I wouldn’t push him too hard, he could snap you like a twig! Good fishing guys!
Grew up in Pensacola and spent so much time on all the beaches. Moved away over 20yrs ago and miss it so much. Thankfully I'm able to go back often.
You handled that perfect. That's why I like your channel, lots of class. Thanks for a great video.
Awesome! I left Pensacola after Ivan. Put in 30 years there. That's a completely new pier from last time I was on it. And glad to see Tiffany's is still standing!
I went through a situation on the Skyway bridge pier. The guy that worked in the bait shop was very combative and disrespectful to me because I was parked wrong. I had no idea how to park there because it was my first time. I kept my cool but I haven’t been back there since.
Don't give up on the Skyway because of him, it's a great spot if you don't have a boat. And remember that there's another one on the other side of Tampa Bay. Just park like they want. What was the problem with your parking?
Did the guy have long hair and skinny?
some people just don't live outside of two feet from themselves. I call it spatial blindness and its sad because they will never appreciate or enjoy the life they are missing. Thanks for the fishing and tourist tips Brant
Might have been worth a mention when paying to get on the pier that you were carrying 2 rods "there's a one rod rule here". Maybe a person wouldn't want to fish 1 rod.
As a kid my grandfather would take me pier fishing in Atlantic Beach North Carolina. When watching your video I swear I could almost smell the salt air.
While I never fished when I lived in florida(I worked too darn hard) I used to go and watch the guys fishing off the Deerfield pier.
I often went home with fish to cook too.
All because I wasn't afraid of the pelicans, an older gentleman had accidentally hooked one one afternoon and kinda panicked a bit. I helped him walk it to the beach and ran down and got the bird off his line and saved his lure. He admitted to being afraid of them.
After that all the regulars would all chat with me and ask if I had enough food and would send me home with fish.
I sure miss that camaraderie.
From the pier's webpage,...And did we forget to say, "the most friendly pier around!" Also the webpage does not say anything about one rod at a time.
The pier website may not but there are signs pretty frequently up and down the pier saying you’re only supposed to use the rod you’re holding. Most of the time though if the pier isn’t crowded then people are fine with you having one or two extra lines out but I guess the employee just felt like being an ass that morning and he is an employee. I fish that pier 2-3 times a week during the summer.
@@ItsAtLeastThreeInches I live in Louisiana so a drive down for a vacation is feasible. I would plan out everything before I go. Based on the only info i could get I would be wrong. Then some guy would yell at me, sad. I now know., But I had to run across it on a youtube video. It's good thing I subscribe to Brant and the others.
The world has many problems -- war, poverty, disease. But the biggest problem of all is that some people use two rods to fish in Florida.
Awesome video as always. Sorry that confrontation happened. I'm glad to know about the rule though. Seems like you could have 1 set and 1 cast rule and still be okay. I wish they did this more places. Been to a few piers with people having 5 or more rods out taking up a huge area. If everyone would just show a little consideration it would be better for everyone. Thanks for another great watch and be safe out there.
Fellow Floridian, new like and subscriber in Orange Park. I'm a total novice to fishing. Love to watch decent fishing with people of integrity.
SOME folks when given a sense of having any power at all, take it to the extreme. For one shining moment they are a god of sorts until they are smashed like the worm they really are. Being nice and civilized is beyond some!
I have been there. I live in Port Charlotte. We used to have a nice pier. They r building up here now. You always have 41 bridge. We love our tourist here and protect them. Its what makes our money. I am a Realtor too ! Gonna subscribe! Great videos. I can not imagine anyone not wanting you to be their realtor! Thanks!
I feel for Ron. My best friend of 60+ years often out fishes me and we fish from my boat.
The image of the tourist wading into the OBX surf to throw his crabpot out, then watching it flop back through the surf will never leave me.
I am blessed to have spent more time at the Hampton just up the way for many years supporting the Navy training fleet in Milton. I have fished that pier hundreds of times in my off time between meetings, been to McGuire's at a minimum of twice a trip for more than 20 years. I love Pensacola, the Navy Museum is second to none. Check it out
I was born in Pensacola but I live in Atlanta now. I learn from you on where to go when I come to my hometown, so basically I am a tourist. Thanks for the great words to the pier attendant and to businesses. You are a class act.
One thing my deceased wife and I enjoyed during a visit to her sister's house was not only the beaches but also the visit to the fish market at downtown Pensacola and stop for seafood at 'Joe Patti's Seafood' and do a cookout of great seafood...YUM so good...
I cant believe you missed getting that on camera! Rookie move!
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The yak guys lol love it
Brant, you're a 'good old boy' to take us pier fishing with you...❤...you are the next best thing to being there...What a life!...
Some of my best fishing experiences occurred when I yielded the water to newcomers. Making new friends is more important than catching fish.
We just had opening day this year for trout in PA and im usually an asshole cause it's elbow to elbow usually. This year wasn't too bad and I could see multiple large rainbows in the pool I was at. I got 2 strangers and brought them over to fish it with me and I had 4 trout from 18 to 22in including a golden rainbow at 21 1/2.
Cute mentality but more people fishing is not what this state needs. Not for us but for the fish
Where does it say take people out? And what's the difference in PA? Its all stocked by the state anyway. All of it except for a few salt to fresh fish. But I bet you already knew that.
Showing Ron what a fish looked like made me laugh. Love the humor! Great video and looks like a great peir to fish with one rod.
I've been to the Pensacola Pier twice and both times the people on the pier were disrespectful and very rude. It's common courtesy when somebody hooks a fish on the pier you make way. Nobody on the Pensacola Pier would do this. And the people who run the Pensacola pier are just straight buttholes. I have not been back and don't intend to. I will fish Panama City over to Gulf shores before I will stop at Pensacola Pier ever again. And I'm the type of guy like the guy that netted your fish in the video. Drop my pole and help. Do better Pensacola pier
Hey if anything I’d suggest going to the Navarre Beach pier
@@undecidedvalor6987 I frequent Navarre. Nice place to stay too
Thanks for explaining it that way, bc I’m from Charleston SC, lots of tourist and you have to have patience bc sometimes you go places and you don’t know what you don’t know. Take time to help people understand instead or barking at them and make them think that is how people in that state do, but I’m also a retired Veteran so I have tough skin most times lol, but still makes me smh when people are so mean and for what reason. No one is promised tomorrow so be kind bc you don’t know if that person has one week to live and this maybe their dream thing to do so BE KIND.. ok I’m done preaching to y’all have a beautiful day.
Watching this video brings back loads of memories right on the beach right in front of that seating area I fell asleep on the beach after coming to Cory Station from Chicago. Looked like a lobster that the uniform was hard to wear for awhile.. Spent over a year in A School for the Navy in Pensacola. Ate at those restaurants and fished off that pier. Thank you for the video and you handled the situation better than I would have lol.
Fun video. Thanks for that. I'm in the Panama City area myself and really enjoying watching other people's adventures around the state.
Classy move man. You tackled that with grace. I'm not so sure I would have been as nice as you were if that guy came at me like that.
My middle son, caught a almost 12lbs pompano when he was 8 years old. He still goes fishing as often as he can. He'll be 42 in October.
Would have been nice for the pier “Karen” to have a sign that explained the one rod rule. Back in the day 1961-63, I lived in GulfBreeze and fished the pier and never heard of that dumb assed rule. We would shark fish at night off the-end with multiple big rigs. The big ugly cat fish we would catch were another problem😂
That Guy should NOT be dealing with the general public! He has a TINY amount of power, and chooses to use it in the wrong way! Brant is right on when it comes to dealing with other people, Just try and show each other a little respect, and the world would be a much better place. Enjoyed the Vid, Keep up the good work!
Born and raised in Pensacola, and have caught a ton of fish off that pier in my days. In the 60s-70s we use to shark fish at night from the pier. Fished for Bonito during the day and would stack them up on the pier to use for shark bait at night. BTW - never heard of a one pole only rule, we always fished with several poles, my-o-my how things have changes. Really enjoy your videos, reminds me of the good ole days.
What a great reminder to all of us …. To have a bit of understanding for a person who may not be up on the proper etiquette to pier fish….
Would have loved to have been out there and ran into you man, you're one of my favorite fisherman on UA-cam and I definitely would have accepted your challenge.
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I'm in southeast Michigan and I'm jealous of the piers you guys have. The shoreline from Lake Erie to Lake Huron only has a handful of access points for shore fishermen. I love fishing more then anything but I'm giving up on the sport here. If word gets out on the message boards that shore fishing is hot these shore spots get over crowded. Almost 150 miles of shoreline is privately owned.
Never a nice experience to get insulted especially if one is on vacation. I've never pier fished in Florida but did some of that 15 to 20 years back in North Myrtle beach, Virginia beach & Ocean City Maryland. Fortunate to say that back then people I met fishing on the piers were mostly locals who were extremely friendly, helpful & decent. Some went as far as giving tips as how to pier fish properly & even shared bait & tackle equipment without asking for compensation. Maybe it's signs of the times or just how indecent we now are to each other.
This pier owner/operator need to educate this employee as how to interact with the public. Definitely not good for business especially the tourist dollars.
I was in Daytona last Summer and the locals fish the pier all day long. Awesome experience. Didnt have a single negative thing happen. Free too. You dont have to pay to be on the pier or to fish it. Just cant clean your catch on the pier. Great experience. Id recommend it.
I fished there years ago. One of the best experiences of my life. Can't wait to be back.
I love everyone's desire to police other people 😁
Every pier I’ve fished in Florida has a one rod rule. It just usually doesn’t apply unless the pier is getting crowded
the only pier I ever saw with a 1 rod rule was Anglins in Lauderdale by the Sea and that was only during pompano season most regulars bring 4 or 5 rods I usually bring 4 rods but usually only use 1 or 2 at a time
There is always Karen’s who will not mind their own business. The world would be a better place if everyone worried about themselves.
When I was stationed at Correy Field I used to go there and fish. Hooked up on my biggest King Fish or Wahoo. A big hammerhead shark used to hang out a the end of the peir in the deeper water waiting for thrown Bonito.....
Thanks for this video! Glad it popped up in my feed. We will be going this week and had planned on doing what you were doing.
I got my “Dock Rocked” at The Dock several years back. Great band that night as well! My first Fla Uber!
It's been about 10 years now, but I used to bring my sons to that same pier to fish. There were 3 of us, and I always brought 4 rods. And all 4 were in the water. Never heard of anyone encountering a problem, with any regs about having extra rods set. Never saw any signs posted either. Alot has changed in 10 years I guess.
I absolutely agreed with you. There are reasons why tourists coming to your paradise. Most of the time we got lost or not aware of local rules doesn't mean we are being rude to you. Treat the tourists nice with respect, they would come back. Yes we spent thousands of dollars on each person while we stayed there. The locals should appreciate tourists as tourists appreciate your paradise, doesn't matter what they look like or where they come from. Thank you for the excellent video in beautiful Pensacola, Fl
The last pier I fished on I had 3 poles in the water and one occasionally in my hand to catch bait or use a jig. That's four poles. Id be in trouble there myself. I wouldn't go back either !
Pensacola Beach!! My home for 42 years!! Love seeing this pop up in my recommended!😁
I use to do that with my dad back in the 80's we use to fish off the Pier in Monterey or Santa Cruse. in the 12 years we did that we had one incident when some lady came up to my dad and he told her to leave in a very colorful way.
Tanks for your time and your videos I like them tanks are
Amazing video. You guys are awesome. Question. How you storing your fish after catching them? Is it like a cool box system or something like that?
Absolutely loved the video!! If ur ever at the Outer Banks of North Carolina I highly suggest fishing at the Avalon pier!! Caught some monster kings and stripers in early October thru November depending on the temperature…. There’s Always really nice locals giving hints on what fish are biting and what works best during the bite… And as always tight lines!!
The Avon pier?
Hit Navarre and Oskaloosa this week on vacation, I was that dumb tourist. Just missed you guys! Saw Cobia, caught Spanish and almost landed a Jack. Those local pier fisherman are interesting dudes, very proud
I can tell you I live in Eastern NC and the Piers here are the same way. They have tons of rules. Some are better than others but they all have groups that come up with lots of crazy rules. Mostly comes from the season pass holders but not always. Tight lines
I love pier fishing. I’ve fished from South Padre Island Texas to Panama City Florida. If you want the best experience, go anywhere east of the Mississippi River. Unfortunately the Mississippi river empties into the Gulf of Mexico, and all that dirty river water is washed towards Louisiana and Texas (although the water near South Texas clears up some), so anything west of the Mississippi is gonna be really muddy water. All that blue water is east of the Mississippi like in Pensacola, and to an extent South Padre.
Thanks, Brant. I appreciate this video. I come down to Pensacola and Navarre once a year and I "try" to fish, inshore and on the pier, however I have the worst luck. I spend money on baits and tackle, and catch perhaps a small whiting or little cavelle. One year, I got nothing. But I enjoy the weather, the blue water, restaurants, and stores. I try to be courteous to the locals cause I know it's their home. But I agree with you, he should've been more friendly on the rules. Thanks again for this video and having appreciation for the tourists.
I'm from Pensacola Florida and I now live in San Diego California but I was born and raised in Pensacola Florida and fished all of our major fishing piers and I didn't even know that rule either, but sandy Beach and NAS Pensacola base Beach shore fishing is a great location too.
It's the one time to get away from work and you're looking for a *FISH ON! situation but instead you get *one grown man talking to another grown man like a kid..
Great commentary on patience with tourists. So very true.
Do you advise having a drop net too? Just think what I can fit in my suitcase
What kind of rod and reel are you using with the gotcha plugs? I have never fished saltwater before. Thanks
We deal with it in Naples Florida but you dealt with it very well,
Some people should not deal with the public and that guy is one of them. You handled that much better then I would have.
Just vacationed on Pensacola Beach in mid March. Wish I would have found your channel sooner. Our 3rd time in Pensacola and we would love to live there. I'll keep you in mind for real estate.
Someday Mr. "I work here." is going to be too aggressive with the wrong person and have to swim back to the beach........unless a hammerhead sees him swimming.
If he thought you were tourists or not that was totally uncalled for. I mean if you WERE tourists that actually is worse. Tourism is money and if locals think yelling at tourists is a good idea then that guy isn't too bright. We'll never see him getting the key to the city. Love the videos from the whole gang, catching up on more now !
I still have a few of those gotcha luers up her in NY.
Haven't lived in Florida in overc12 years, still have them I guess in hopes of using them again 😭
Looks like a beautiful place!
That is one decent sized pier!
I would love to visit but still checking Australia out. Great fishing here too.
Hubby doesn’t like fishing but he has his phone 😁
I just went to St. Andrews state park jetty for vacation in July and I used that gotcha plug; fish all day! Love that lure!