MLF started out great. It was cool format with mystery lakes and no practice. The release format was also pioneering. Jo Lee has smart friends at the "Alabama Bass Counsel" who have his best interest in mind. This is the beginning of the end of MLF.
I saw the title and thought click bait. Admittedly, this is my first video on your channel. I wanted to let you know that your ideas and presentation of information was fantastic and orderly. Well done buddy--Cuda---Jigsquad
I sincerely appreciate that! I was telling Money Bass just this morning that I HATE clickbait. I come from an old school journalistic background and want to do things right. So, if I title a video...it may have a little edge to it, but I try to deliver on my promise. Glad to have you here! I hope you stick around and I really appreciate the kind words. 👊💯😁
CT is da man for getting the scoop. Nov 16th and I'll be in the boat this afternoon keepin' it wet. Hoping for the jig and minnow game to fool some walleys.
I just googled them. They will work at times for sure. One can never see enough lures sand baits. I actually subscribe to one fishing mag just for the advertisements. Lotta good new products out there@@cerebraltackle
Very interesting things happening around MLF......I fish the BFL's. Wonder how long they will actually be around. Probably time to start looking at other options. I think the writing is on the wall. As far as Jordan coming back, meh. Until they do away with forward facing sonar, I won't get too excited about any of these guys coming back who jumped ship from BASS. Really not too excited to watch any of the tournaments until its gone. I can go fishing and run around the lake and watch guys with their head down all day long.
Interesting exception for jordon. I don’t know that they let anyone use the legend exemption without signing up as a bass member and fishing one open first. Once you do all that then your allowed to enter via legend exemption.
Not sure that's the case...he earned that exemption by having won a Classic and Angler of the Year. If just "being a member" allows him to use it...anyone can be a member. Doesn't mean he has to actively fish.
@@cerebraltackle I heard in a interview that hen Larry came back. The deal was the same as fritts, had to be a member and sign up for one open before he could use his legend exemption. At least that’s what he said
@ClayWilliamson I think Larry hadn't fished with bass in like 20 year's. Idk but Jordan was the biggest name out of the guys that left huge win for bass
Most of those fishermen who left MLF were on their way out anyway because they were not fishing up to par with the top guys. I was really disappointed to see Dakota Ebare leave, but he also liked the 5 fish better. Im not mad at him or Jordan Lee. I wish them the best. I honestly watch BASS now just because they're in there. Im not a fan of 5 fish at all. I like every fish counts and the catch weigh and release format way better. I like zeroing the weights after every rd. I like how MLF takes so much more care of their bass than BASS does. Before you say it, i know they don't do it in the Tackle Warehouse, but i wished they would.
The current economy is brutal and the fishing industry isn't big pharma, there will only be a handful of seats at the table... and those seats aren't exactly lined with gold. The reality is that it is a professional level sport with more moving pieces and less financial support than most.
I personally prefer MLF over Bass. I hardly even recognize any of the guys on the BASS tour right now? Look at your top 10 on the classic leader board? Jordon Lee is the only one I’ve heard of. Most of the guys that left MLF to go back to BASS were not very successful in the MLF format
To each their own, that's for sure. I agree with the watered down roster. It's been like that since the split. I don't even know how people handicap a fantasy team out of a bunch of guys named Bob. 🤣
Now wait a second……..HOW can someone LEAVE the Elite Series to fish another trail, then decide to “fish the Elite Series” again?? Shouldn’t he have to RE-QUALIFY?? This doesn’t seem fair to anglers trying, or that have qualified for the Elites. I love Jordan as much as anyone, but he should have to re-qualify. This Legends Exemption is a CROCK!!
I kinda agree...but the exemptions he EARNED were - 2 Classic wins, 1 AOY Title and having earned over 1 million during his tune with BASS. I AGREE, but, it goes both ways 👊💯
I think that the League that Broadcasts the most of their members fishing action on the water during the Tournaments, the Baits they are using (bc you know we will buy it) and Hourly SCORE UPDATES each day and the Total Weigh-in Event with the TROPHY PRESENTATION Attracts a Larger Live Audience & a Larger Viewership (youtube). We want it treated like a FOOTBALL GAME! We the VIEWERS want to SEE & FEEL the EXCITEMENT OF VICTORY & the AGONY OF DEFEAT! Make it REAL & be the MOST POPULAR!
Yep! That is for medical reasons. Being disabled, I can't be at the table for the amount of hours it takes to do a live with with Money. It's easier to just do my logo so that I can move around properly.
@@vernonneal7050 Thank you! I'm so happy to see another subscriber from @MoneyBass come hang out with me too. He is a hell of a guy and I really dig his viewers! Thank you so much!
There should not be any exemptions or protection committee. All tournaments should be treated as opens. Anyone should be allowed provide their entry fees are paid prior to deadline to whatever number entrees are accepted.
He may be leaving major league fishing now, but he did sign a contract to stay and fish with them in 2024 until Bass gave him permission to come back kind a wish he had fished his way back into the elites instead of taking the easy way. But it is what it is.
Remember, he said he had an opt out clause and took it. So no contract to fulfill. Also, MLF is reportedly is extending their deadline to sign until Monday. So, he ain't going to be the last. Plus, he earned that exemption. Two Classic wins? An AOY Title? Nah, he earned that.
Wow what a situation. The fans are the ones at risk. BASS is so boring to watch - the majority of fishing consumers are not local tournament and like Every Fish Count. So hopefully MLF gets stronger with these changes. If not BASS staying hurts the fans
I for one liked MLF. I had no clue anything was going on. I still don’t know what’s going on. The shows I got to watch were all from last year, so this year is not known to many of us. Never knew of anything going on. And like I said I still don’t know what’s up. This video made no sense to me at all.
Boyd also somehow is in the top 50 for next year. That is a discgrace to the sport. I’d rather have a googan than Boyd who was in 77th place this last year
@@Mg0936 I never understood how the boss can fish with the crew. This isn't a club...but it was run like one. Can you imagine the ego at that level? Behaving like club guys? Wow
@@Mg0936 Much worse! Hell, when I ran a club people didn't try to pull this crap...and if they did, they were delth with so it didn't happen again. It was like hearding cats! 🤣
One thing I don't do is clickbait...I'm not sure you know what the definition is. I guess missed the part where I called it IN my LAST video? This was breaking news when the video was published...you're just late to the party. Besides, no one is talking about the timing of it. 🤣 It's ok though...I'm sure you have content, right? Oh wait, you don't? Save the armchair trolling for the Natie Light and noon start. 🤣
Got to admit I thought I had already heard ALL this news. I had not heard J Lee saying he was fishing MLF in 2024 . Of course that was before anyone knew Nixon retirement.
Well, he DID sign with MLF because he wasn't going to be able to go to BASS unless it was through the Opens. There's lots of rumors, I deal in fact. 😁 👊💯 Nearly ALL of the time that means waiting until it's official...unfortunately. 🤣
@@cerebraltackle I understand that he might have made the cut but he didn’t fish this year and he didn’t do that great last year. But they will have another cut next year. I don’t blame him he’s looking out for himself. He said he didn’t like the every fish counts but when he was winning everything the first few year on MLF he wasn’t complaining then. This format has a lot of pressure because you got to catch all the time instead of just 5 big fish again not blaming him I just don’t think people should jump the gun and say MLF is in trouble. I will say this Boyd Duckett and Gary Klein should not be able to compete in MLF due to conflict of interest that’s just me. I’m not a fan of either of them.
@@timkirby4318 they are in trouble, they will tell you they're in trouble. Hence the changes! They said they can't afford that many anglers in the field.
Ran cause he got beat down in mlf . This is all about his star . He wants to win and knows his chances are better in bass . Bass coverage SUCKS . FFS OR NO FFS BASS lost its way. Mlf is best , ffs or non. Safe for bass and action packed
You had me with that intro! Great video! Glad to see Jordan coming back to BASS. I wish him the very best luck!
Looks as if MLF has shit their britches
Nice! No fluff just straight facts! This is what the industry needs.
Thank you, kind sir! 👊💯
I have no idea why you're not a mod on my channel... I just saw that! Don't let forget next live!
You called it!! MLF is in trouble.
MLF started out great. It was cool format with mystery lakes and no practice. The release format was also pioneering. Jo Lee has smart friends at the "Alabama Bass Counsel" who have his best interest in mind. This is the beginning of the end of MLF.
I saw the title and thought click bait. Admittedly, this is my first video on your channel. I wanted to let you know that your ideas and presentation of information was fantastic and orderly. Well done buddy--Cuda---Jigsquad
I sincerely appreciate that! I was telling Money Bass just this morning that I HATE clickbait. I come from an old school journalistic background and want to do things right. So, if I title a video...it may have a little edge to it, but I try to deliver on my promise. Glad to have you here! I hope you stick around and I really appreciate the kind words. 👊💯😁
I suspect more would do this, if they had the option of the legend exemption. Good for J. Lee!
CT is da man for getting the scoop.
Nov 16th and I'll be in the boat this afternoon keepin' it wet. Hoping for the jig and minnow game to fool some walleys.
If that doesn't work, I can recommend some Keitech baits too! 😁
I just googled them. They will work at times for sure. One can never see enough lures sand baits. I actually subscribe to one fishing mag just for the advertisements. Lotta good new products out there@@cerebraltackle
Boyd ducket should really be proud of himself he ruined the sport he loves over greed and he is just a one hit wonder
Jordan is a great angler, and I agree MLF is in trouble
Your the man
Very interesting things happening around MLF......I fish the BFL's. Wonder how long they will actually be around. Probably time to start looking at other options. I think the writing is on the wall. As far as Jordan coming back, meh. Until they do away with forward facing sonar, I won't get too excited about any of these guys coming back who jumped ship from BASS. Really not too excited to watch any of the tournaments until its gone. I can go fishing and run around the lake and watch guys with their head down all day long.
Happy Thanksgiving man
Thank you very much, to you as well friend!
Boyd Duckett and his Major League Shit Show can go to Ashes! I dont watch his shit show anyway! Kudos to Jo Lee for coming over from the Dark Side!!!!
Good stuff!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Looks like Boyd needs to focus on the business end of the mlf and not the participating in competition end
Yeah, looks like "he needs some milk!".
Thanks for the content 😊
Thank you!
Interesting exception for jordon. I don’t know that they let anyone use the legend exemption without signing up as a bass member and fishing one open first. Once you do all that then your allowed to enter via legend exemption.
Not sure that's the case...he earned that exemption by having won a Classic and Angler of the Year. If just "being a member" allows him to use it...anyone can be a member. Doesn't mean he has to actively fish.
@@cerebraltackle I heard in a interview that hen Larry came back. The deal was the same as fritts, had to be a member and sign up for one open before he could use his legend exemption. At least that’s what he said
@@ClayWilliamson Could be the old timers kicking in...could be a change since then. If they were bending a rule, it would be too noticeable.
@ClayWilliamson I think Larry hadn't fished with bass in like 20 year's. Idk but Jordan was the biggest name out of the guys that left huge win for bass
So does he not have to qualify through the opens again?
Correct! He has an exemption.
Damn that's a BOMB!!!
Hope he has a sponsor for a neck brace and tiny minnow imitation baits
Good stuff!!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Would like to see Jordan win the Redcrest and also make AOY for the Elites. He is definitely capable of doing just that.
Most of those fishermen who left MLF were on their way out anyway because they were not fishing up to par with the top guys. I was really disappointed to see Dakota Ebare leave, but he also liked the 5 fish better. Im not mad at him or Jordan Lee. I wish them the best. I honestly watch BASS now just because they're in there. Im not a fan of 5 fish at all. I like every fish counts and the catch weigh and release format way better. I like zeroing the weights after every rd. I like how MLF takes so much more care of their bass than BASS does. Before you say it, i know they don't do it in the Tackle Warehouse, but i wished they would.
The current economy is brutal and the fishing industry isn't big pharma, there will only be a handful of seats at the table... and those seats aren't exactly lined with gold. The reality is that it is a professional level sport with more moving pieces and less financial support than most.
Wow! Very well said! 💯👊
I think it will be more
I agree!
Randall Thrape will fish the Opens...sounds like the wheels are coming off of MLF
Yep!
I'd rather watch BPT than Elite all the time, every time.
From what I can see Boyd Duckett don't care about anybody but Boyd Duckett.
Fish Boat Docks
I personally prefer MLF over Bass. I hardly even recognize any of the guys on the BASS tour right now? Look at your top 10 on the classic leader board? Jordon Lee is the only one I’ve heard of. Most of the guys that left MLF to go back to BASS were not very successful in the MLF format
To each their own, that's for sure. I agree with the watered down roster. It's been like that since the split. I don't even know how people handicap a fantasy team out of a bunch of guys named Bob. 🤣
Jordan is making the right move
Now wait a second……..HOW can someone LEAVE the Elite Series to fish another trail, then decide to “fish the Elite Series” again?? Shouldn’t he have to RE-QUALIFY?? This doesn’t seem fair to anglers trying, or that have qualified for the Elites. I love Jordan as much as anyone, but he should have to re-qualify. This Legends Exemption is a CROCK!!
I kinda agree...but the exemptions he EARNED were - 2 Classic wins, 1 AOY Title and having earned over 1 million during his tune with BASS. I AGREE, but, it goes both ways 👊💯
Been like this for a long time
Dude it's Joe Lee....
You called it😂
I try. 😁💯👊
I’m very interested to see how Dakota Ebare does in the elite series next year. He appears to be far enough ahead in the opens to qualify
I think that the League that Broadcasts the most of their members fishing action on the water during the Tournaments, the Baits they are using (bc you know we will buy it) and Hourly SCORE UPDATES each day and the Total Weigh-in Event with the TROPHY PRESENTATION Attracts a Larger Live Audience & a Larger Viewership (youtube).
We want it treated like a FOOTBALL GAME! We the VIEWERS want to SEE & FEEL the EXCITEMENT OF VICTORY & the AGONY OF DEFEAT! Make it REAL & be the MOST POPULAR!
Very true! Well said!
There’s way too many young anglers wanting to be pro. MLF will take them and keep on rolling.
They're going to hurt though because the growth isn't there....plus, they're reducing the field too much.
MLf is the end of a era the damage that's been done I don't think there's no going back
What angler protection?? 😆 they are gonna be out of a job next year
Like I said, it was a Hail Mary....and it didn't connect with the receiver! 🤣
I have no use for professional bass fishing anymore, sorry it has changed much to my disapproval.
I can't blame you
CT, there's your face...all I see on MB channel is your logo
Yep! That is for medical reasons. Being disabled, I can't be at the table for the amount of hours it takes to do a live with with Money. It's easier to just do my logo so that I can move around properly.
Okay, gotcha...just subscribed to your channel
@@vernonneal7050 Thank you! I'm so happy to see another subscriber from @MoneyBass come hang out with me too. He is a hell of a guy and I really dig his viewers! Thank you so much!
There should not be any exemptions or protection committee. All tournaments should be treated as opens. Anyone should be allowed provide their entry fees are paid prior to deadline to whatever number entrees are accepted.
BPT sounds rather toxic.
I don't care what happens. Tournament fishing and tournament organizations ain't what they used to be. It's just a joke now
He may be leaving major league fishing now, but he did sign a contract to stay and fish with them in 2024 until Bass gave him permission to come back kind a wish he had fished his way back into the elites instead of taking the easy way. But it is what it is.
Remember, he said he had an opt out clause and took it. So no contract to fulfill. Also, MLF is reportedly is extending their deadline to sign until Monday. So, he ain't going to be the last. Plus, he earned that exemption. Two Classic wins? An AOY Title? Nah, he earned that.
@@cerebraltackle yes I know the story heard the complete btl interview I still would like to see him fish his way back in
@@keithmason8322 So, you're against the exemption rule then?
FBD
Wow what a situation. The fans are the ones at risk. BASS is so boring to watch - the majority of fishing consumers are not local tournament and like Every Fish Count. So hopefully MLF gets stronger with these changes. If not BASS staying hurts the fans
There's a difference...not the "majority" of consumers by NUMBER - but they ARE the majority of their viewership.
@@cerebraltackle agree - the viewers are the ones that the sponsor target. These fishermen fish 3 days a week and spend $1000+ a year on tackle
@@mikeburnette5195 oh yeah, a lot more than 1000, right! 🤣 Like my source said - "they're selling us crack" 🤣🤣
Fish
I'm to old to get in the game, but I've never liked M L F.
I for one liked MLF. I had no clue anything was going on. I still don’t know what’s going on. The shows I got to watch were all from last year, so this year is not known to many of us. Never knew of anything going on. And like I said I still don’t know what’s up. This video made no sense to me at all.
Well, I appreciate you watching but don't know what to tell you. I have 3 videos on just this subject alone. The information is out there.
Boyd also somehow is in the top 50 for next year. That is a discgrace to the sport. I’d rather have a googan than Boyd who was in 77th place this last year
But that number only counts in 2025...he won't make it by then.
@@cerebraltackle hope so but you never know about Boyd
I wouldn’t be surprised if he slips in 😂😂
@@Mg0936 I never understood how the boss can fish with the crew. This isn't a club...but it was run like one. Can you imagine the ego at that level? Behaving like club guys? Wow
@@cerebraltackle Yep never understood it either. The whole mlf deal is run worse than a weekend club tbh 😂😂
@@Mg0936 Much worse! Hell, when I ran a club people didn't try to pull this crap...and if they did, they were delth with so it didn't happen again. It was like hearding cats! 🤣
clickbait bud - no new info here..................
One thing I don't do is clickbait...I'm not sure you know what the definition is. I guess missed the part where I called it IN my LAST video? This was breaking news when the video was published...you're just late to the party. Besides, no one is talking about the timing of it. 🤣 It's ok though...I'm sure you have content, right? Oh wait, you don't? Save the armchair trolling for the Natie Light and noon start. 🤣
Got to admit I thought I had already heard ALL this news. I had not heard J Lee saying he was fishing MLF in 2024 . Of course that was before anyone knew Nixon retirement.
Well, he DID sign with MLF because he wasn't going to be able to go to BASS unless it was through the Opens. There's lots of rumors, I deal in fact. 😁 👊💯 Nearly ALL of the time that means waiting until it's official...unfortunately. 🤣
It’s not if MLF will be in 5 years. MLF is cutting the field by 20 anglers. So Jordan was afraid if he fell down the ranks he would be booted out.
You're not looking at when this was posted. He was going to clearly make the cut. This is a very old video.
@@cerebraltackle I understand that he might have made the cut but he didn’t fish this year and he didn’t do that great last year. But they will have another cut next year. I don’t blame him he’s looking out for himself. He said he didn’t like the every fish counts but when he was winning everything the first few year on MLF he wasn’t complaining then. This format has a lot of pressure because you got to catch all the time instead of just 5 big fish again not blaming him I just don’t think people should jump the gun and say MLF is in trouble. I will say this Boyd
Duckett and Gary Klein should not be able to compete in MLF due to conflict of interest that’s just me. I’m not a fan of either of them.
@@timkirby4318 they are in trouble, they will tell you they're in trouble. Hence the changes! They said they can't afford that many anglers in the field.
Every fish counts is silly. 5 biggest fish is an actual challenge. Not scoring a thousand dinks off of one rock pile.
Ran cause he got beat down in mlf .
This is all about his star .
He wants to win and knows his chances are better in bass .
Bass coverage SUCKS .
FFS OR NO FFS BASS lost its way.
Mlf is best , ffs or non.
Safe for bass and action packed
Can you even read stats? 🤣
go back to old FLW format
...and what, nearly go bankrupt like they did? There's a reason FLW was purchased. They were hurting behind the scenes.