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

Viral footage shows Brian Johnson, his friend and his dog out on the waters of the Stanolind Reservoir in Winnie, Texas, on Saturday afternoon. The severe weather can be seen looming on the horizon, but it also appeared to be good for churning up fish.

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.

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.