Going from watching you puddle hop, to moving to Texas fishing road side ponds to making it to the Bass Masteds Classic has been an awesome ride. Congratulations my friend.
The way you qualified was like hitting a walk off bomb in the bottom of the 9th with two outs, and two strikes.......so happy and proud of you brother!
Been following BASSMASTER for as long as I can remember and can say that the most excited I have ever been for a season will be 2024 with you on it. Couldn’t setup better for you. Congrats and look forward to an awesome ROY race.
I’m happy to see your confident, respectful enlightened communication with some that were just suffering a little ignorance… some time you just need speak up and let them know… and you did it with class.
Another Nebraska boy here that grew up fishing like you did. College and kids put me off fishing for years but your channel has lit the fire in me and I love getting out now, especially with my son who is now 7. Love the content and your perspective, talent, tips, and knowledge of the sport. Could not be more happy for your success this year and can't wait to see you go higher. Trying to convince the wife we need to come to the Classic! Congratulations!
I told everyone of my friends that you would make the elites first year. I was yelling like my favorite football team won the national championship when you made it. Awesome brother!
Way to grind hard Ben. You reach deep when you have to have that little bit more than others know how to bring. I excited to see the big goals reached. Proud of you, dude.
Congratulations couldn't have happened to a more humble guy. Ben I've been watching your videos for what seems forever. Learned so much from you. So proud of you.
I said before the season started that I thought you might be able to win it all. Might not have been, First, but qualifying EliteSeries first year is truly incredible. The haters call you a UA-cam fisherman. This year, proves that you are a true student of bass fishing that also happens to make videos. Can’t wait to see you to study for your doctorate. I bet your Masters thesis will be awesome next year. P.HD. BOUND !!
Congratulations Ben awesome awesoom fishing I live in NE UPer Michigan I am 71,yo and I am looking forward to watching you for many many years to come and I just think your a honest and great fishermen tell.cold slaw great work
It been a awesome ride, from watching you fishing in the best state on earth our home of Nebraska, to seeing you move to Texas. The series definitely had its ups and downs all season long, but stayed with it fished hard and made your mark. From one gampo to another. Congrats my freind and cant wait to watch you in the elites next season. Oh and one last thing when you going to get with Prof again. You guys are a hoot when you are together.
Been a follower and fan for years! It’s absolutely awesome you qualified for the elites and the classic! Congratulations!! Love the struggle in this video. You handled yourself wonderfully from what we saw! You deserve it brother!
Love to see you standing your ground out there, some people just don’t have tournament ethics/morals but you handled that awesome, A+ job keeping your head on straight and getting it done! Congrats on making the dream come true! LFG
CONGRATULATIONS!! So awesome. You fished great on unfamiliar water and came up 3rd. Very happy for you. You deserve it. I'm looking forward to your continued success.
OUTSTANDING! I’ve been following you since Nebraska. Cannot tell you how happy I am to see all your hard work and grinding pay off! Keep kicking ass and taking names!
NEVER GIVE UPPPPPPPPPPP much love from illinois man! Your journey on UA-cam has been crazy inspirational and educational I cant wait to see how far this can go! #YOUBET
After everything this year you did it brother!!! Congratulations Ben, proud to have watched your journey and it’s got me all up in the feels, you deserved it for sure!
As a tournament fisherman and a MF'er, it was awesome watching you quiet the doubters, but more than that prove to yourself that you're a TRUE ANGLER!!! Congrats and can't wait to watch what you do in the classic and the Elites!!
Love to see it! A true inspiration and a testament to hard work and dedication and putting in the time on the water to set yourself up for success! Congrats brother! Looking forward to next year!
So frickin happy you punched your ticket. Started watching you when I was going thur my chemo treatment. It was something that kept me going so I wanted to thank you for all you do. Where did that dude that was sitting on top of the fish finish. Damn happy for you and your family
Great job Ben and thanks for lettings us follow along. I really admire how your wife and kids are there at the tournaments sharings in the sucess and disappoinment
BEN omg congrats buddy. After all these years of grinding and ripping lips you have done it man. Im so happy right now i have been watching you for years and have used your baits, rods and reel combos, apparel etc. Please have some Bass Master apparel mad.
You handled the boat in your spot(literally) better then 99% would have, well done and from a long time MFer, congratulations on an amazing year and we all all looking forward to you in the Elites. Well done
Awesome job man ! It would have been really easy to buckle after that morning and those break offs.. side note: I think we need a full time chase boat and live commentary next year via Slaw and Zark
Ben.... To watch your progression as just an all-around Angler on UA-cam from the days with the old white boat fishing with mystery tackle boxes.. And now here you are an ELITE B.A.S.S ANGLER!! AND AS IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH, TO PUT A CHERRY ON TOP.. YOUR FISHING THE (BASSMASTER CLASSIC!!!) You sir are a BAD ASS, the true undeniable definition of if you WORK, WORK, WORK, GRIND GRIND, GRIND .. AND HAVE THE SUPPORT SYSTEM OF A GREAT FAMILY AND SOME GOOD FRIENDS!! IT'S POSSIBLE! Fkn PROUD OF YOU BUDDY!!!! EXTREMELY... I've been following you for some years now, and you making it and watching it all happen from day one, going back years ago to TODAY is nothing short of amazing and shows you that hard work, determination and non-stop GRINDING FOR YOUR DREAMS CAN MAKE THEM COME TRUE!!! PROUD OF YOU DUDE.. Now go do what you do, and NEVER STOP BEING YOU MFR!!!✌️💣💥💯👊💪🎣
Hell yea brother! Been watching you forever and you were one of the first youtuber bass tournaments videos i watched loved to see tour skill put you where it did! Awsome job
Very nice job dude.. your knowledge of graphing and finding the right structure at the right time. Awesome.. please continue to do your tutorial vids. Enjoy
So much time money effort blood sweat and tears go into this. It's easy for emotions to overtake situations like that Or for both people to Keep tournament etiquette in mind. Great way to inform and handle the situation 🤟
Keep up the hard work! Love how you stay true to your roots! No flashy NASCAR shirts for you. From fishing the weekend tournaments here in Iowa to the big show Congrats and keep on keeping on!
Glad to hear them giving you the respect you deserve Ben. I think this was just a warm up. Your drive and passion has gotten you to the Elite bro. #YOUBET #GRIND
Congratulations! Never had a doubt!! Nerve wrecking but knew you'd get there. Glad you took us on this journey and looking forward to seeing you continue to Rip Em!🎣
Ben... What a journey dude!!!! I've watched since the start of your channel. Amazing how far you've come! Just a testament to how hard you have worked and how much you love being on the water! Enjoy the time off and go get em next year! You betttttt!!
Let’s get zark in the elite series next!! Nice work ben, the 2024 schedule sets up super well for your style i think, and i will be watching with the most excitement i’ve had since the days of denny brauer lol
Hell yeah man I’ve waited for your video to come out to watch what happened and waited to comment so no one ruined it for me so glad you made it man you’re amazing
Going from watching you puddle hop, to moving to Texas fishing road side ponds to making it to the Bass Masteds Classic has been an awesome ride. Congratulations my friend.
Almost feels like we are his best friends. IMHO, Ben is PROVING the AMERICAN DREAM is Alive and WELL. Hope to meet him some day!!!
The way you qualified was like hitting a walk off bomb in the bottom of the 9th with two outs, and two strikes.......so happy and proud of you brother!
Good analogy, it really was this doesn't happen very rarely if ever it's destiny
Been following BASSMASTER for as long as I can remember and can say that the most excited I have ever been for a season will be 2024 with you on it. Couldn’t setup better for you. Congrats and look forward to an awesome ROY race.
I love that everyone else is out there in their sponsor gear and Ben's rolling out there in a Lakers tank top
Definitely love it(except the Lakers) gotta get the newly Texan a Rockets jersey!
That’s because sponsors drop people who are right wing.
@@DirtMacGurk1... Are you saying (w/o saying) those that wear the "Brag Rags" are left or liberals?
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“I'm picking up your sarcasm.” “Well, I should hope so, because I'm laying it on pretty thick.”😂
I’m happy to see your confident, respectful enlightened communication with some that were just suffering a little ignorance… some time you just need speak up and let them know… and you did it with class.
I love the fact you show the struggle , the break offs, the hang ups etc…. Congratulations on the Elite Series!
Another Nebraska boy here that grew up fishing like you did. College and kids put me off fishing for years but your channel has lit the fire in me and I love getting out now, especially with my son who is now 7. Love the content and your perspective, talent, tips, and knowledge of the sport. Could not be more happy for your success this year and can't wait to see you go higher. Trying to convince the wife we need to come to the Classic! Congratulations!
I told everyone of my friends that you would make the elites first year. I was yelling like my favorite football team won the national championship when you made it. Awesome brother!
I bass fish 20x/year, put me on his boat with all that shit and I’ll win next year.
Way to grind hard Ben. You reach deep when you have to have that little bit more than others know how to bring. I excited to see the big goals reached. Proud of you, dude.
Beautiful family,very happy for you! I’m an old guy, but I’ve learned a lot from you.
Never a doubt in my mind....kinda feels like " one of ours is being made "
Awesome stuff
Congratulations, Ben!
Well deserved. Thank you for the great content. Can't wait to see you in the Big Show!!
I love how you gave the derp bass some love showing it to the people keeping it real. Go get em
It's been a great year just watching your videos. Congratulations, man. I'm super excited for you!
Congratulations couldn't have happened to a more humble guy. Ben I've been watching your videos for what seems forever. Learned so much from you. So proud of you.
Congrats Ben. It’s been a blast watching you all year
I said before the season started that I thought you might be able to win it all. Might not have been, First, but qualifying EliteSeries first year is truly incredible. The haters call you a UA-cam fisherman. This year, proves that you are a true student of bass fishing that also happens to make videos. Can’t wait to see you to study for your doctorate. I bet your Masters thesis will be awesome next year. P.HD. BOUND !!
First time seeing the big fish man smiling from ear to ear good job man we are very proud of you you done it i knew you could should been in there
Congrats. You earned. That last day showed what you are made of. Never quit, never give up, keep grinding. Built different. YOU BET!!!!!!!
Congratulations Ben awesome awesoom fishing I live in NE UPer Michigan I am 71,yo and I am looking forward to watching you for many many years to come and I just think your a honest and great fishermen tell.cold slaw great work
It been a awesome ride, from watching you fishing in the best state on earth our home of Nebraska, to seeing you move to Texas. The series definitely had its ups and downs all season long, but stayed with it fished hard and made your mark. From one gampo to another. Congrats my freind and cant wait to watch you in the elites next season. Oh and one last thing when you going to get with Prof again. You guys are a hoot when you are together.
Been a follower and fan for years! It’s absolutely awesome you qualified for the elites and the classic! Congratulations!! Love the struggle in this video. You handled yourself wonderfully from what we saw! You deserve it brother!
Way to go Ben! What an accomplishment! You deserve it!!!
I haven't been this stoked for someone in a BASS tournament since Hank Parker took the Triple Crown. Congrats brother.
Love to see you standing your ground out there, some people just don’t have tournament ethics/morals but you handled that awesome, A+ job keeping your head on straight and getting it done! Congrats on making the dream come true! LFG
WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAS DONE , LONG ROAD BUT YOU HAVE MADE IT, PROUD OF YOU THAT YOU MADE IT.
Ben I’ve been watching you for what seems like forever, first time commenting. What you have done is incredible. Congratulation! Keep it up!
CONGRATULATIONS!! So awesome. You fished great on unfamiliar water and came up 3rd.
Very happy for you. You deserve it. I'm looking forward to your continued success.
OUTSTANDING! I’ve been following you since Nebraska. Cannot tell you how happy I am to see all your hard work and grinding pay off! Keep kicking ass and taking names!
NEVER GIVE UPPPPPPPPPPP much love from illinois man! Your journey on UA-cam has been crazy inspirational and educational I cant wait to see how far this can go! #YOUBET
Congratulations Ben you earned it!!! FISH ON!!!!!
Killing it. Been watching since you had your day job. Congratulations.
Congratulations! I dropped one tear of joy for you!
After everything this year you did it brother!!! Congratulations Ben, proud to have watched your journey and it’s got me all up in the feels, you deserved it for sure!
What, a, ride man! Been so fun to watch your progress. Working hard to get there, but got it done!
As a tournament fisherman and a MF'er, it was awesome watching you quiet the doubters, but more than that prove to yourself that you're a TRUE ANGLER!!! Congrats and can't wait to watch what you do in the classic and the Elites!!
As long as it comes with protection
Love to see it! A true inspiration and a testament to hard work and dedication and putting in the time on the water to set yourself up for success! Congrats brother! Looking forward to next year!
Congrats on everything Ben really enjoyed the content never disappointed. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
Absolute legend, love watching your career progress and continue to grow !!
Congrats Ben, bet you’re stoked for the Elites! We all know you can pull off an upset there! Tight lines!
So frickin happy you punched your ticket. Started watching you when I was going thur my chemo treatment. It was something that kept me going so I wanted to thank you for all you do. Where did that dude that was sitting on top of the fish finish. Damn happy for you and your family
Great job Ben and thanks for lettings us follow along. I really admire how your wife and kids are there at the tournaments sharings in the sucess and disappoinment
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Congratulations!!! Goes to show you can achieve anything you want with practice and patience!
BEN omg congrats buddy. After all these years of grinding and ripping lips you have done it man. Im so happy right now i have been watching you for years and have used your baits, rods and reel combos, apparel etc. Please have some Bass Master apparel mad.
You handled the boat in your spot(literally) better then 99% would have, well done and from a long time MFer, congratulations on an amazing year and we all all looking forward to you in the Elites. Well done
Great job Ben you deserve the Elite Series! Get er done!
Congratulations Ben! Can't wait to watch you in the future
Congratulations! Can't wait to follow your tournament series next year!!!
I'll be seeing you on the ESPN! Crazy. Way to tell that guy off like he deserved. Congratulations!
Congrats on making elite series, I used to watch you fish creeks and now look at you. Happy to see you grow
From sneaking into golf course ponds to the elites. I've enjoyed watching your growth. Thanks for taking me fishing with you
Hell Yea Ben!! Shake and Bake Pal!
Hope all goes well next year Congrats
Awesome job man ! It would have been really easy to buckle after that morning and those break offs.. side note: I think we need a full time chase boat and live commentary next year via Slaw and Zark
So pumped for u dude! Can’t wait til next year!
Wow! Congratulations dude! Been watching for years, crazy how far you have came. Good work and well deserved bro
Ben.... To watch your progression as just an all-around Angler on UA-cam from the days with the old white boat fishing with mystery tackle boxes.. And now here you are an ELITE B.A.S.S ANGLER!! AND AS IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH, TO PUT A CHERRY ON TOP.. YOUR FISHING THE (BASSMASTER CLASSIC!!!) You sir are a BAD ASS, the true undeniable definition of if you WORK, WORK, WORK, GRIND GRIND, GRIND .. AND HAVE THE SUPPORT SYSTEM OF A GREAT FAMILY AND SOME GOOD FRIENDS!! IT'S POSSIBLE! Fkn PROUD OF YOU BUDDY!!!! EXTREMELY... I've been following you for some years now, and you making it and watching it all happen from day one, going back years ago to TODAY is nothing short of amazing and shows you that hard work, determination and non-stop GRINDING FOR YOUR DREAMS CAN MAKE THEM COME TRUE!!! PROUD OF YOU DUDE.. Now go do what you do, and NEVER STOP BEING YOU MFR!!!✌️💣💥💯👊💪🎣
Congrats, Ben. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great work Coleslaw.
Sweet
Congrats man! So fun to watch and very well deserved. Very much looking forward to watching you on the elites!!!!!
Hell yea brother! Been watching you forever and you were one of the first youtuber bass tournaments videos i watched loved to see tour skill put you where it did! Awsome job
Congratulations man I had faith from the beginning. Your knowledge and dedication to bass fishing is amazing, great job.
Just fricken awesome Ben! Can't wait to see you next season. MFer Nation.
Congrats, Ben! Hard work does pay off.
I followed all year and was probably just as nervous as you were lol. Congrats and can't wait for next season.
Great job!! Congrats to you and your family.. crazy to see how far you’ve come.. living the dream brother.
Congratulations🎉 I have been watching your channel awhile you deserve to be recognized! Keep it up, it's been interesting so far that's for sure!
Congrats man! Loved wvwry minute of watching your journey in this series. Good luck in the future. You got the talent.
Nice job! Guess I’ll start watching more tournament fishing now.
Amazing focus and determination through and through, congratulations!
Great job, been watching u for years & it’s great to see your hard work pay off
Very nice job dude.. your knowledge of graphing and finding the right structure at the right time. Awesome.. please continue to do your tutorial vids. Enjoy
Congrats on a hard grind and getting in to the elite series. God and luck were on your side.
I’ve never bass fished but I fish rainbow trout with a fly rod. This motivates me to go hard and catch big ones
Congrats again Ben! So we'll deserved! Kick some ass in the Elites Man!!
Hope there is more etiquette on the elite series. Can’t wait to watch you kill it man, get to watch my two favs next year @scott Martin
Congratulations man! We see the work you put in. Well done!!!
So much time money effort blood sweat and tears go into this. It's easy for emotions to overtake situations like that Or for both people to Keep tournament etiquette in mind. Great way to inform and handle the situation 🤟
Ive been following you for several years now and see you here, show all the hard work paying off Brother!
You held it together after that early morning skermish and breakoffs etc and got it done! Congrats
Nice going dude! Hope you keep doing the tournaments . Really like watching you compete with big boys
Keep up the hard work! Love how you stay true to your roots! No flashy NASCAR shirts for you. From fishing the weekend tournaments here in Iowa to the big show Congrats and keep on keeping on!
Congratulations Ben, huge fan of the channel! Thanks for always providing so much informative content. Appreciate ya!
Glad to hear them giving you the respect you deserve Ben. I think this was just a warm up. Your drive and passion has gotten you to the Elite bro.
#YOUBET
#GRIND
Your a legend bro you got this congrats on making the cut can't wait to see how far you go I'm routing for you so the way I'm sure we ask are
Inspiration, congratulations, amazing journey to watch along the way. Well deserved.
Congratulations! Never had a doubt!! Nerve wrecking but knew you'd get there. Glad you took us on this journey and looking forward to seeing you continue to Rip Em!🎣
Man, what a nail biter!! Congratulations, Ben!! I'm happy for you 🎉
What a wild ride, Congrats Ben. You made the big leagues after all!
@Benmillikenfishing.. please confirm
Proud of you. A regular guy with exceptional skill .
Congrats on the year you had, ups and downs. Can't wait to follow on the Elites and of course all the other content.
Im going to watch the lock nest monster. You are a beast Ben and keep up the hard work
Ben... What a journey dude!!!! I've watched since the start of your channel. Amazing how far you've come! Just a testament to how hard you have worked and how much you love being on the water! Enjoy the time off and go get em next year! You betttttt!!
Congratulations buddy,so cool watching you go for your dreams,Congratulations to Cole to,what a journey cant wait for next year You Bet!!!
Congratulations Ben🤟. Not a bass fishing fan but I enjoy watching you fish and your humor 😂
Awesome season Ben! Can't wait to see what the Elites has in store for you.
Congratulations! Hard work pays off! Keep it up
Let’s get zark in the elite series next!! Nice work ben, the 2024 schedule sets up super well for your style i think, and i will be watching with the most excitement i’ve had since the days of denny brauer lol
Hell yeah man I’ve waited for your video to come out to watch what happened and waited to comment so no one ruined it for me so glad you made it man you’re amazing
Well done. Congratulations and look forward to watching you in the Elite Series. Don’t forget about Coleslaw!
Congrats on making the elites ! Can’t wait for the classic and next season !