Much love Ben, met you in Omaha and you were super kind. I speak of that because you are staying true to who you are. A million thank you's, a million "I knew it's"... (Awesome video, what up Zarkenstein and slaw)
Ben you’ve got the realease timing of videos on point! With the added coverage of your stellar performance on the elites from the Bassmaster media crew and all your shorts, the anticipation is built waiting to see the personal side from your videos! Thanks for the inspiration, hard work and the TOP quality authentic personality on the internet! Vid idea…you and Ike on a boat would be wicked dope!
Losing fish is part of it, you’re out doing expectations this year and I love to watch it. You are the guy who got me hooked on this and I haven’t looked back since! Hope to be where you are one day competing on the elites.
Thanks again for taking us along on the journey Ben. Us poor old folks get to live a dream through your documenting of your journey. What a ride you have given us. 😁👍💯
I stumbled on your channel a couple of years ago and I immediately thought you were a pro quality fisherman just by the way you understand the fish movements and patterns. So glad you made the move and are being prosperous! Keep it up brotha!!
I have so much respect for you doing this 4 days in a row man. I’m not the same for a few days after the 3 day national derb and you guys do these 4 day events back to back weeks. Physical and mental grind for sure man.
This is such an awesome lake... I caught my 1st and biggest double digit bass on Fork and every time I get over there I know any cast could be the fish of a lifetime. This was another great event for you keep crushing it brother!!!
Dude is going to be a legend if he isn't one already been watching since fishing from shore in Nebraska for anything that bites to being a pro bass fisherman!!
It’s gonna be a legend in his own mind wait till they ban ffs and gps data and info from other anglers during the tournament and you actually have to fish. Let’s see how good he is then.
Stop working yourself up about the haters bro. I grew up on bass fishing and after my grandpa passed, i lost it for a few years but your videos have brought me back into it. I almost exclusively but 6th sense because of you and i would love to be on the same boat one day.
You don’t need to hear it from me but Ben your doing the most I personally love your content and hope to be a fraction the success you are in my endeavors into this UA-cam/fishing life
Looking good out there homie. I know you don't know me from adam but you have inspired me to do alot more different techniques. And they been catching me some big ol fish. If you win it will almost be like 1 of us winning. All the way from Tennessee! Get em # MFR FOR LIFE # Big dogs gotta eat
What do you think of, "The Next Big Thing" moniker? Kinda already are right? :);) Congrats and great to see the Zark getting to Hang. Should become a permanent thing with him on the payroll. ✌️🤙
Love the channel but i think you need to work on the speed at which they are coming out. Hopefully it won’t take as long between the tournament videos. Keep it up, rooting for you all the way
Short answer is no. Ben talked about it a bit before he started the open series. I don't get the reasoning behind it, but I'm sure there is something about why it hurts fish or something.
You keep losing your fish cause your drag is so loose that you're unable to set hòks into the hard points, plates in their mouths!!! Maybe just a thought. Good job fishing MF'R.
Spoiler Alerts below! 5th at Toledo Bend with 89 lbs 11 oz 8th at Lake Fork with 113 lbs 12 oz 50th at the Classic with 22 lbs 13 oz 35th at St. John's River with 40 lbs 9 oz 100th at Harris Chain with 10 lbs 9 oz 20th angler of the year standings with 268 points and I predict *** 1st at Lake Murray with 92 lbs 14 oz ***
Or maybe you’re just better at catching pre spawn- colder water bass than spawning- transition bass… cuz you’ve been in back of pack last few stops by dude
I don’t care how bad it hurts your feelings These young kids would never compete with seasoned pros without Forward Facing sonar ! It has changed fishing & not for the better. Hank Parker is right. It’s like spot lighting deer. I’m not a fan of what’s happening nor could I afford a bass boat with thousands of dollars of electronics.
LOLOLOL And then bed fishing wins the next tourney (and sooooo many big/small tourneys across the country in the spring). If that isn't "spotlighting a deer" fishing, I don't know what is. I don't care how bad it hurts your feelings, Hank Parker is irrelevant rn.
Typical Milliken. This is the 4th video about one tournament…because you don’t want to come out about your last two tournaments where you ?almost? Dead last.. and then again did really poorly and didn’t make the cut, and then again? What happened man? And why aren’t we talking about REALITY. Did you lose touch with it, is that what happened? Little 19yr old trey is out there whooping on everyone.. probably with a super fish roller - which you should be throwing opposed to a sakamata shad
35/102 at St. John's River means he definitely made a cut and beat 67 other Elite anglers. WTF dude. You need to get the HATE out of your HEART. It will eat you up from the inside. This is the Elite SERIES!!! A SERIES of events. Some will be great, some good, some you may suck. EVERY SINGLE ELITE/PRO ANGLER goes through highs and lows. Pay attention... I'd also say the 2024 Rookie season has been pretty damn good: Currently 20th in AOY standings, Century belt winner, $58,000 in winnings...
Hype machine Ben! The past few tournaments have not been forward facing tournaments and you have not done worth a crap! It’s amazing the hype you had! Lunkerstv will out fish you all day every day. Ben you are a good at your forward facing deal, but without that you are below average
Future Bassmaster hall of fame man right there. 🎣🎣🎣
Much love Ben, met you in Omaha and you were super kind. I speak of that because you are staying true to who you are. A million thank you's, a million
"I knew it's"...
(Awesome video, what up Zarkenstein and slaw)
Stoked to wind down on a Sunday night to you slayin’ em’ at Fork..
#CenturyBelt #TopTen Yeah, bud.
Ben you’ve got the realease timing of videos on point! With the added coverage of your stellar performance on the elites from the Bassmaster media crew and all your shorts, the anticipation is built waiting to see the personal side from your videos! Thanks for the inspiration, hard work and the TOP quality authentic personality on the internet!
Vid idea…you and Ike on a boat would be wicked dope!
He did fish with Ike
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Not that I wouldn't mind seeing another video of them together
Must be the crowd that loves wrestling they like to be entertained with fake promos and info right
I’d love to go on a boat with MF
Losing fish is part of it, you’re out doing expectations this year and I love to watch it. You are the guy who got me hooked on this and I haven’t looked back since! Hope to be where you are one day competing on the elites.
Thanks again for taking us along on the journey Ben. Us poor old folks get to live a dream through your documenting of your journey. What a ride you have given us. 😁👍💯
I stumbled on your channel a couple of years ago and I immediately thought you were a pro quality fisherman just by the way you understand the fish movements and patterns. So glad you made the move and are being prosperous! Keep it up brotha!!
I have so much respect for you doing this 4 days in a row man. I’m not the same for a few days after the 3 day national derb and you guys do these 4 day events back to back weeks. Physical and mental grind for sure man.
MF'er nation!! Watching every tournament. Keep doing what you know how to do.
It’s been fun watching what you have become over the year. Congratulations
You gotta catch- em, to release em, had me rollin'! Did look like a rook, LOL! Luv you and your fam., get ya some!
This is such an awesome lake... I caught my 1st and biggest double digit bass on Fork and every time I get over there I know any cast could be the fish of a lifetime. This was another great event for you keep crushing it brother!!!
Thank you for bringing us alongside of you everyday you fish!
Dude is going to be a legend if he isn't one already been watching since fishing from shore in Nebraska for anything that bites to being a pro bass fisherman!!
It’s gonna be a legend in his own mind wait till they ban ffs and gps data and info from other anglers during the tournament and you actually have to fish. Let’s see how good he is then.
@@randyemerson8729 randy the dumb one showed up. There will never be a ffs or gps data ban,
@randyemerson8729 why are you here.?? Barney. Same old nonsense.
@@randyemerson8729why you wanna be a dick
Great job Ben so very proud of you bud keep it up and go win the next one you CAN DO IT !!!!!!!!!
Been following you since creeks and golf courses in Omaha! Great job brother. You video videographer is phenomenal! Great work
Stop working yourself up about the haters bro. I grew up on bass fishing and after my grandpa passed, i lost it for a few years but your videos have brought me back into it. I almost exclusively but 6th sense because of you and i would love to be on the same boat one day.
You don’t need to hear it from me but Ben your doing the most I personally love your content and hope to be a fraction the success you are in my endeavors into this UA-cam/fishing life
Been watching you from the beginning...Truly an awesome story...
Awesome video man! You killed it out there today! Congrats on getting 100 pounds! 🎣 🔥
Way to be, Ben! What a lake. Unreal
Nice work Sir. Congrats on the belt.
Go get em Ben you know you got this keep tossing those big ass swimbaits you got this won good luck.
Remember my man, this is only the start. You still have years infront of you. Keep doin what you doin.
Awesome job Ben!! Keep
RIPPIN#LIPS!!
Big props to coleslaw... one of the few that can edit a freaking video!!! 😊
Congratulations man keep showing up and showing out! Great job
Looking good out there homie. I know you don't know me from adam but you have inspired me to do alot more different techniques. And they been catching me some big ol fish. If you win it will almost be like 1 of us winning. All the way from Tennessee! Get em # MFR FOR LIFE # Big dogs gotta eat
Finally! LOL I've been waiting for this video all week! 😀😀😀
congrats love your style
Just keep the Gina's coming brother!! 937 behind you! #Hammer #6thSense
Happy Gilmore of bass fishing. Lets goooooo!!!!
That was hard to watch dang thos were big. Great job MFR
Epic week dude!👏👏
SO, like, you are a big time hot shot 100bag guy now, eh?... lol... impressive my brotha!! Nicely done!
Great start so far. Can't wait for you to win one of these Classic events, I feel you're right there in the hunt every time.
Ya bet, here we go
Zark should be in every video. He needs to move to TX as well…just some suggestions haha
The Wizard and Mfer#1 👍
Hell yah, catch'um up Ben..
Ben you are my fav angler on the elite series other than fajita
What do you think of, "The Next Big Thing" moniker? Kinda already are right? :);)
Congrats and great to see the Zark getting to Hang. Should become a permanent thing with him on the payroll. ✌️🤙
You the man bro !!! Congrats buddy , u will b know as one of the greats u got the talent bro 4sure awesome job buddy
Get em Ben!
Don’t worry about the hate Benny Boy- only the “special” ones hate the ones who are truly special.
I think it would need awesome to see you fish the bass master redfish event
I know this might be weird but how is the back yard ponds? Also, 2 top 10 finishes in first 2 events? God is on your side!
Good work in Florida bud you can't b in the top 10 every time. Still solid work.
I just caught my first on Monday that was over 6 and was just shy of 7. On an inline spinner in water that was 51 degrees
Congratulations!!!!
Way to go Big Ben😊
Awesome sauce 👌
BAM THAT JUST HAPPEN 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations!
Love the channel but i think you need to work on the speed at which they are coming out. Hopefully it won’t take as long between the tournament videos.
Keep it up, rooting for you all the way
Yea bruh!!!
So where'd you finish, and how much did you win? Love the video, but could definitely let us know where you finished, and how much it paid.
congrats Ben
For your first time landing a fish that was a fairly decent job.You gave me a heart attack a few times
You have got to do something about your reels. That ol'glide bait reel is gone! And that spinning reel ain't farr behind. WWWAAAYYY too many Gina's
What reel size or rod power do they use?
Man your drag does sound pretty loose, that could be a problem with setting your hook maybe
Nice job.
what does zerk do for a living?
Did you end in 2nd?
You gonna be in Missouri any time soon?
ZARK!!!
They need to build a statue of you
Awsome 👍✌️
Hell ya Ben
Pretty cool watching this mf'er!
I would bet Randy is somewhere whining about something.
And you probably just finished watching Randy’s video…….
He may not be, but I am Randy number two ready to kick some ass
I had to stop watching Randy, he has good info but definitely is Salty as hell, and that’s coming from someone who everyone calls Salty.
Fr😂😂😂
Never heard of him. 😴 😂
that sucks, a little slack and she came right off
Lets go
Omg that was painful to see that big one come off when u thought it was a gar!then big one right after ,gets off!sorry bud!
We wanna see Harris chain
How did the convo go with Marshall after you lost the one moving his shit? Coulda been a long swim back for him in a tight tourney
The convo went great! Ben is a class act and not a word was said ✌🏻
Are you not allowed to net your fish?
That was my thought.
Short answer is no. Ben talked about it a bit before he started the open series. I don't get the reasoning behind it, but I'm sure there is something about why it hurts fish or something.
No nets in BASS. Always been that way
@@joemarszalek7074landing it with your hands is half the work netting them isn’t skill
Only MLF allows nets..... lololol
👍👍👍👍👍
You keep losing your fish cause your drag is so loose that you're unable to set hòks into the hard points, plates in their mouths!!! Maybe just a thought. Good job fishing MF'R.
why cant they use nets in these tournaments?
Spoiler Alerts below!
5th at Toledo Bend with 89 lbs 11 oz
8th at Lake Fork with 113 lbs 12 oz
50th at the Classic with 22 lbs 13 oz
35th at St. John's River with 40 lbs 9 oz
100th at Harris Chain with 10 lbs 9 oz
20th angler of the year standings with 268 points
and I predict *** 1st at Lake Murray with 92 lbs 14 oz ***
Why did you not list Harris chain 🧐🧐🧐🧐
@@treehunter1 I was concentrating of tournaments where he got a check, but just for you I have added it.
oh shoot lake murray right next to me
Why aren't they aloud to use a net?
The egg get it done again
I guess you ain't the next big thing!
Your hair is longer than the wife’s
Or maybe you’re just better at catching pre spawn- colder water bass than spawning- transition bass… cuz you’ve been in back of pack last few stops by dude
ok alright ok
I don’t care how bad it hurts your feelings These young kids would never compete with seasoned pros without Forward Facing sonar ! It has changed fishing & not for the better. Hank Parker is right. It’s like spot lighting deer. I’m not a fan of what’s happening nor could I afford a bass boat with thousands of dollars of electronics.
LOLOLOL And then bed fishing wins the next tourney (and sooooo many big/small tourneys across the country in the spring). If that isn't "spotlighting a deer" fishing, I don't know what is. I don't care how bad it hurts your feelings, Hank Parker is irrelevant rn.
fame-ain't it a bitch!
Typical Milliken. This is the 4th video about one tournament…because you don’t want to come out about your last two tournaments where you ?almost? Dead last.. and then again did really poorly and didn’t make the cut, and then again? What happened man? And why aren’t we talking about REALITY. Did you lose touch with it, is that what happened? Little 19yr old trey is out there whooping on everyone.. probably with a super fish roller - which you should be throwing opposed to a sakamata shad
35/102 at St. John's River means he definitely made a cut and beat 67 other Elite anglers. WTF dude. You need to get the HATE out of your HEART. It will eat you up from the inside. This is the Elite SERIES!!! A SERIES of events. Some will be great, some good, some you may suck. EVERY SINGLE ELITE/PRO ANGLER goes through highs and lows. Pay attention... I'd also say the 2024 Rookie season has been pretty damn good: Currently 20th in AOY standings, Century belt winner, $58,000 in winnings...
Hype machine Ben! The past few tournaments have not been forward facing tournaments and you have not done worth a crap!
It’s amazing the hype you had!
Lunkerstv will out fish you all day every day.
Ben you are a good at your forward facing deal, but without that you are below average
Let’s fkn go
7:45 ........ugh........
How the Flip does that happen……Fairy Wands 🧚♀️🪄