The man said he thought the storm he saw off in the distance would bring good conditions for fishing, a video shows.

Fisherman Brian Johnson spoke about how he, a fellow fisherman and his dog survived an EF-3 tornado on a fishing boat in Texas. Jan. 2, 2025.

I’m all for ripping lips, but most fishermen usually check in with the weather before they go out on the water. Apparently Brian Johnson, his dog Sam and his friend Tony weren’t aware that a tornado would hit near Port Arthur, Texas. So they put their bass boat into the water and went out to wet a few lines.

Brian Johnson, who's a pastor in Winnie, initially thought the bass would be biting since a storm was coming. He said he now regrets going out.