He Rescued A Fisherman Who Refused A Helicopter Rescue | Rob Buck

Rob Buck has spent over 15 years rescuing boaters in South Louisiana, and if you fish Venice, Louisiana, there’s a good chance you’ve either heard his name or needed his number.In this episode of Louisiana Legends, we sit down with Rob Buck of Sea Tow South Louisiana to talk about the real dangers of fishing Venice, how fast the Mississippi River Delta changes, and why even experienced fishermen can get into serious trouble if they don’t respect the water.Rob shares stories from years of pulling boats off sandbars, rocks, shallow passes, and mud flats — including one unbelievable rescue where a stranded fisherman was missing from Friday to Sunday, ran out of fuel, was covered in mud and blood, and still refused to leave his boat when a helicopter showed up.We also break down some of the most dangerous areas around Venice, including Tiger Pass, South Pass, Cubits Gap, Octave, the Jump, and other places where GPS tracks can give fishermen a false sense of security. Rob explains why tide range, river level, moon phase, sediment, and constantly shifting sandbars can make yesterday’s safe route a completely different situation today.If you’ve ever launched in Venice, run the river, chased trout, fished the beaches, or thought about making your first trip down there, this episode is packed with information that could save your boat — and maybe your life.We also get into Rob’s background, from growing up in the New Orleans area to working in banking, land development, BP response work, and eventually building a life around the water. Along the way, Rob shares what he’s learned from decades of fishing, towing, rescuing, and navigating one of the most dangerous and rewarding fisheries in the country.This is a must-watch for anyone who fishes South Louisiana.Follow Louisiana Legends for more conversations with the people, stories, and places that make Louisiana one of a kind.