This is no joke, from when I was a little kid until recently, I was a KVD, Hackney, Gerald Swindle super fan lol But man I have been watching your videos through out this whole transition into tournament fishing and it brought back that excitement I felt as a kid always checking to see how you the tournaments are going for you! I was so pumped up I had to text basically everyone as soon as I knew you made it to the elites. I was telling people about you and when you decided to go to tournaments I said you watch out for this guy named Ben Milliken, he is the real deal! And you made it brother! I'm so damn happy for you!!!
I agree, it puts the boater in a lose lose. If you say anything your a dick if you don’t then I feel you are giving away leverage that could cost the end goal. Then the non boater gets scraps and it comes down to luck a lot.
Never really followed tournament fishing until you jumped into the opens and now I’m hooked…. Like many of your fans loved the ups and downs and ultimately coming out on top congrats bro you earned it out there! Need Brucie to make another run at it you and him made the year incredible
I have followed the entire season and was just as nervous as if it were me . The second day I was calculating throughout the day and was so relieved when you finally made it . Great job man , you accomplished the 2 biggest goals . A Open win which gets you in the Classic and top 9 which makes it to the Elites . This year has been awesome and all you gotta do next year is win an Elite event and the Classic along with a lot more solid finishes . It seems like a plan . Go catch em .
I have enjoyed your video's apart from how you treat the fish. Smaking them onto the boat, pulling fish out with the pole instead of gently handling them. I have watched the elite guys and they have much more respect for the large fish.
Man I was rooting so hard for you all year long.....huge congrats, what an incredible way to end it! Now I hopefully get to meet you in person next year when you come near my home and fish the Smith Lake Elite Series event. LET'S FING GO!
Pumped for you Ben! Heard the Elite news while watching your interview on BTL last week. Glad i can now see what you were describing. Congrats on this season man. From your insane first 2 tourney start, to the reality checks of what you’re up against that followed. I’m a late comer to this wild ride, only having found your content last year. My first exposure was from randomly clicking on a video about your dock incident in early winter 2018. Who knew that by the genuine demeanor and way you told that story (think you were fishing for crappie or perch or something randomly insignificant that trip, lol, just to get a line in the water) i’d be hooked, and end up being introduced to content of a guy with the uncanny ability to catch giants then step up to where you’re at now. I don’t think this could happen to a better guy right now. Your gratitude and respect for your colleagues, as well as the way you handle the relationship with your fans, friends and family, makes it hard not to get on board. Thank you. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Congrats Ben. Anyone that has followed you over the years knows you legit. This just stamps that. Stayed a core bass angler over the years. This is great for BASS to get more eyes on the sport.
What a season Ben, your paving ways in the industry and shutting people up at the same time! I know you’ll remember this season the rest of your life and we’ll remember it the rest of ours! The Millikan fishing name will be remembered in bass fishing forever! #howyoudoin
Ben is Amazing! Great personality, works 24-7 sharpening his skills in an upward climb and brings pure joy into the lives of his posse of faithful M.F.'er's. I live at & on Grand Lake in Oklahoma and am counting the days until Ben arrives for the Classic in March 2024. I pray for Ben everyday, chug some brew and go bassin' ! What a wonderful life we we're offered, chose and have delivered on!
Truly enjoyed watching your show, especially on Harris chain. I am 80 yrs old and always wanted to catch a large bass. Since I am only few miles from Lake Apopka I was wondering if You could send me the gps coordinates where u fished on Apopka. Keep up the great shows Bill in Clermont Florida
Dammit Ben , couldn't be more freaking happy for you ! Now tell ColdSlaw to quit watching his old work and get the next video out .I want to see day 2 and final results !!!
Don't cast over there please? REALLY? He paid also and while your boat is drifting you asked him not to cast. Hope I don't ever draw you in tournament 😂
TO ME YOURE ALLREADY AN ELITE !!!! WITH YOU ALL THE WAY BEN. !!! GRIND & RIP LIP'S BRO. FROM YOURE BUD & PROUD ARMY COMBAT. VETERAN 1ST BTL 16TH RANGERS 1ST INF DIVISION. HERE NOW IN NW OHIO !!!!!!
AGAIN HATS OFF TO YOU Showing respect when others clearly are not that’s why you are where you are along with that skill you have to do what you do nothing but respect for you.
Are coanglers aloud to cast anywhere that’s not in front of the boater? And why is he just holding his rod straight every clip, how can I get the chance to fish behind you!? I’ll show you the magic Giant smallies of upstate NY
Ben your the original mf'r... been following you a long time almost got to meet you at Watts bar... Already know you made it in the top ten.. itching to watch day 2... Best of luck to you next year bud... Open the schlaunch factory!!!!!!!
We live in a society where entertainment sells and sometimes that can have a negative effect. I don’t watch the “informative” videos much because I want to see fish catches in the videos I watch. The best content, in my opinion, has information along with fish catches.
I really feel sorry for the co angler he is not allowing him to catch any fish. My opinion they pay their money to fish and compete also. This guy literally told him not to throw in an area smh. That just not fair regardless of his boat so sad.
Dude the mastery displayed was awesome! Best session I have ever seen on yt. I watched your channel way back when you decided to go full in on yt content making and then picked it up again as I saw, "oh Milliken went pro". Your dedication, intensity. determination, commitment, and willingness to go big (baits) makes for great viewing. Wishes for all the best!
They need to eliminate the co anglers all together or go the Randy Blaukat way pretty much. It’s not fair for anyone else to compete at all… just have observers or something.
I do too. These guys who have a boat sign up for having non boaters. An have the nerve to say where they can cast. He's glad it ain't me. Be different if it was just thrown on them but it's been this way for years. What a joke he is.
@@dillansimpson1456Thank The Lord it wasn't yyou, he doesn't know how lucky he is does he? 😂😂😂😂 ok billy badass i bet you intimidate the hell outta your boyfriend. Do you think he wants to have to ball up the beta male that you are and toss you in the water Of course he doesn't.
Really ? Who gives a Fark about the co-angler. Did he tow a boat half way across a nation, pay for fuel in the truck and boat, then spend 36 hrs pre fishing ? No, no he didn’t. This tournament was worth way more to Ben than his back deckers hurt feelings.
Im so glad you made it to the elites….. on your first go too and alot of people thought you were just a “UA-camR” hahaha FU@@ THE HATERS……CONGRATS from nevada!!!
Congrats! Def makes me not wanna go as a non boater though lol. Gotta be fun to watch but painful to know you are at the back of the boat throwing into abyss knowing you ain’t gonna catch squat lol. But hey, get a boat :). Awesome series man. Congrats!!
WOW! What a Day 1! Seemed your CA was getting ready to throw up in there until you asked him politely not to... That spot was LOADED! Thanks for explaining how not to screw up a spot like that.. I have never seen a Fish jump out of a Livewell like that especially a Giant... You wrangled him up like a he was a stear... Great Video COle!
Ben , I have to say I’ve been a follower for a long time. #MF It has been awesome to watch you do what you do. I had no doubt you could compete at this level. Now my friend the Elite is the best of the best and I have no doubt if you keep your nerves down and your head in the zone you will finish very respectfully. (UA-cam anglers don’t know shat) I see the real asrehole Ben the slaunch killer 😂 Congrats on the finish and the growing Famalam bubba. Keep grinding and stay humble.
Congratulations Ben. Been following you since before you guit your job. Love the content love 6th sense and Waterland glasses. My fishing buddies now follow you. Can't wait to see you in the Classic and the Elites. Great job to you and Coleslaw.
Great job MFer. I knew you'd do awesome. It's been great watching you on your journey. I'm from Potter tx and never thought you be a neighbor in the city besides me after watching you in Nebraska. Good luck in the future.
That altercation was crazy stuff - great Job Ben!! Been cheering for you, pointing ppl to your channel that I fish with since day 1. Can't wait to see the rest - you guys deserve it for all the hard work!!!! Elites is going to be fire!!! Thanks for all you do \m/ \m/
Dont even remember how long ive been watching your channel Ben? But always been a big fan.i dont comment much ,but had to say congratulations again!you have just kept grinding &grinding bud!were all super proud of you! Let's go brother! Cant wait for the big year coming! God bless to you & your family!
Awesome man, you made fishing videos /fun/exciting/hip. I think most of your fans are jealous… you have worked so hard to do what I only could dream of doing. Congrats and keep them comin mfer
Awesome video man! Something about those big baits! Congrats for sure man. Hope you got bigs on day 2. I always try not watch anything about the tournament till after your video!!! No reading comments either. I have to go back and read the old comments. Lol Great job!!!!!
Absolutely love it man!! I've watched the whole season and then some. Inspiring to put it lightly. Bring on some more BIGS!! #Hammer #6thSense #EliteSeriesHereBenComes
I've been following you since your Nebraska days. I don't even bass fish(primarily saltwater). Congrats! Awesome to come out and get it done, so much great content and hard work!
This is no joke, from when I was a little kid until recently, I was a KVD, Hackney, Gerald Swindle super fan lol But man I have been watching your videos through out this whole transition into tournament fishing and it brought back that excitement I felt as a kid always checking to see how you the tournaments are going for you! I was so pumped up I had to text basically everyone as soon as I knew you made it to the elites. I was telling people about you and when you decided to go to tournaments I said you watch out for this guy named Ben Milliken, he is the real deal! And you made it brother! I'm so damn happy for you!!!
Same . Rarely happy for professionals but am for Milken
Co-anglers needs to be removed, period. It's not fair to them or the boaters.
I agree, it puts the boater in a lose lose. If you say anything your a dick if you don’t then I feel you are giving away leverage that could cost the end goal. Then the non boater gets scraps and it comes down to luck a lot.
Never really followed tournament fishing until you jumped into the opens and now I’m hooked…. Like many of your fans loved the ups and downs and ultimately coming out on top congrats bro you earned it out there! Need Brucie to make another run at it you and him made the year incredible
Thanks for never giving up and for taking us along for the ride.
I have followed the entire season and was just as nervous as if it were me . The second day I was calculating throughout the day and was so relieved when you finally made it . Great job man , you accomplished the 2 biggest goals . A Open win which gets you in the Classic and top 9 which makes it to the Elites . This year has been awesome and all you gotta do next year is win an Elite event and the Classic along with a lot more solid finishes . It seems like a plan . Go catch em .
I am so looking forward to the next video then man brings tears to my eyes to hear.
#HOWYOUDOIN
The tournament videos have been awesome and I thank you for filming everything. Very great work from you and coleslaw. Congrats on the elites!
I have enjoyed your video's apart from how you treat the fish. Smaking them onto the boat, pulling fish out with the pole instead of gently handling them. I have watched the elite guys and they have much more respect for the large fish.
Dude thats wild, that co shoulda lauched that way, he asked nicely but dam help that guy out alil
Ya ya please don’t throw in that direction co angler you just stay back there but I hope you catch a big one 😎…… I see you
Forward facing sonar has completely eliminated the co-angler.
For real….. I hate offshore fishing as a co angler ….I wonder how his Co did saying he was around fish just can’t see them
Man I was rooting so hard for you all year long.....huge congrats, what an incredible way to end it! Now I hopefully get to meet you in person next year when you come near my home and fish the Smith Lake Elite Series event. LET'S FING GO!
Congrats Ben. Looking forward to following you in the Elite's next year.
Pumped for you Ben! Heard the Elite news while watching your interview on BTL last week. Glad i can now see what you were describing. Congrats on this season man. From your insane first 2 tourney start, to the reality checks of what you’re up against that followed.
I’m a late comer to this wild ride, only having found your content last year. My first exposure was from randomly clicking on a video about your dock incident in early winter 2018. Who knew that by the genuine demeanor and way you told that story (think you were fishing for crappie or perch or something randomly insignificant that trip, lol, just to get a line in the water) i’d be hooked, and end up being introduced to content of a guy with the uncanny ability to catch giants then step up to where you’re at now.
I don’t think this could happen to a better guy right now. Your gratitude and respect for your colleagues, as well as the way you handle the relationship with your fans, friends and family, makes it hard not to get on board.
Thank you. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Was the co-angler paid off to not catch any fish?? 😂
nice video. Meanwhile your co-angler gets back seated and weighs in nothing. Nice.
Congrats Ben. Anyone that has followed you over the years knows you legit. This just stamps that. Stayed a core bass angler over the years. This is great for BASS to get more eyes on the sport.
Congratulations MAN!!!!!! You really are a HAMMER!!!
That’s got to be tough having coanglers. I’m sure some fry and throw right on top of where you just casted.
Hell yes brother. I'll see you at the classic. Taking our first family vaca. With a 7 4 and 10 week old baby. 😂
lol why is that other dude even on the boat? haha sorry.
Did you really ask your co angler not to throw back in that direction. Wth
What a season Ben, your paving ways in the industry and shutting people up at the same time! I know you’ll remember this season the rest of your life and we’ll remember it the rest of ours! The Millikan fishing name will be remembered in bass fishing forever! #howyoudoin
I'd like to know what his co-angler weight was
Ben is Amazing! Great personality, works 24-7 sharpening his skills in an upward climb and brings pure joy into the lives of his posse of faithful M.F.'er's. I live at & on Grand Lake in Oklahoma and am counting the days until Ben arrives for the Classic in March 2024. I pray for Ben everyday, chug some brew and go bassin' ! What a wonderful life we
we're offered, chose and have delivered on!
Truly enjoyed watching your show, especially on Harris chain. I am 80 yrs old and always wanted to catch a large bass. Since I am only few miles from Lake Apopka I was wondering if You could send me the gps coordinates where u fished on Apopka. Keep up the great shows Bill in Clermont Florida
Not today hole buzzards, power through it Ben you got this
@benmillikenfishing_ lol Thanks imposter
Dammit Ben , couldn't be more freaking happy for you !
Now tell ColdSlaw to quit watching his old work and get the next video out .I want to see day 2 and final results !!!
Don't cast over there please? REALLY? He paid also and while your boat is drifting you asked him not to cast. Hope I don't ever draw you in tournament 😂
TO ME YOURE ALLREADY AN ELITE !!!! WITH YOU ALL THE WAY BEN. !!! GRIND & RIP LIP'S BRO. FROM YOURE BUD & PROUD ARMY COMBAT. VETERAN 1ST BTL 16TH RANGERS 1ST INF DIVISION. HERE NOW IN NW OHIO !!!!!!
I’ve been waiting on this video for almost 2 weeks!
AGAIN HATS OFF TO YOU Showing respect when others clearly are not that’s why you are where you are along with that skill you have to do what you do nothing but respect for you.
And then theres this boat Flippin how you doin sayin bass catching some B how you not luv Milliken dudes a beast
I don’t like to be way he just totally cut the co-angler off! Not fair!!
So pumped for you man! You deserve it. Now go crush the Elites!
Mercer interview AND Day 1 drop?!?!? Letsss Gooooooo!!!!
Are coanglers aloud to cast anywhere that’s not in front of the boater? And why is he just holding his rod straight every clip, how can I get the chance to fish behind you!? I’ll show you the magic Giant smallies of upstate NY
Ben your the original mf'r... been following you a long time almost got to meet you at Watts bar... Already know you made it in the top ten.. itching to watch day 2... Best of luck to you next year bud... Open the schlaunch factory!!!!!!!
@benmillikenfishing_ wuz up my OG MF'r....
Dude the boat flips are AWESOME!
We live in a society where entertainment sells and sometimes that can have a negative effect. I don’t watch the “informative” videos much because I want to see fish catches in the videos I watch. The best content, in my opinion, has information along with fish catches.
Is that guy a friend of yours? Why’s he not fishing much? Doesn’t like money or doesn’t know how to fish anything but a tube
Can’t the co angler bring his own FfS. Portable set ?????
I like how you don’t take shit from anyone, but you show the respect that you would expect!
Ben im curious on how deep that brushpile was? Really interested i hope you'll respond.
I really feel sorry for the co angler he is not allowing him to catch any fish. My opinion they pay their money to fish and compete also. This guy literally told him not to throw in an area smh. That just not fair regardless of his boat so sad.
5:45 - o'l wannabe himself Clark Reehm lol, was that who you were talking to?
I went thru the Pa state championship into the 86 classic. Best I got was 13th. I know how hard it is. Bless you!
Are the co-fishermen on your boat allowed to catch fish? Or talk?
Dude did it!! All season you hung in there and fished your way into the ELITE series!!!
Dude the mastery displayed was awesome! Best session I have ever seen on yt. I watched your channel way back when you decided to go full in on yt content making and then picked it up again as I saw, "oh Milliken went pro". Your dedication, intensity. determination, commitment, and willingness to go big (baits) makes for great viewing. Wishes for all the best!
Ben, I followed you all season and watching what you accomplished, in that stacked field, was really impressive! Congratulations dude, you earned it.
I like following you Millikan, and wishing you the best. 😊
Does the co even catch fish 😂
Right he just so impressed with Ben 🎉
It’s amazing how some people will just come up and steal a spot like that, I get money is on the line, but he was almost casting in your boat
Just wondering if the co-angler catches anything
I wanna know how that co-angler did😅
By the looks of it, not all that well.🤣. Whatever man, that’s right, stay put of the way in the race to Elite’s.
How did your co-angler do?
Who cares, he didnt pay for fuel or do the pre-fish did he ?
Awesome job Ben keep it up, I love the tournament content it's been great all year.
Bro when that fish jumped out of the live well was horrific
Whos the goober they got with you ? He shouldn't even be fishing.
It is funny wen the guy cast he doesn’t look at we’re it going to go he is looking at is Graf
Awesome fishing well done! Love how your videos make us feel like we are in the boat with ya congratulations Ben and sweet stuff slaw bad ass!!!
Poor co-angler got to watch a show but never could cast at a fish!
I haven’t told ya Ben congratulations on the great open season followed the whole year man, stoked to see ya in the elites next season
Wow those scuba divers were putting the nice ones on your hooks 😂
How did you finish..... I was watching you on tv
this content inspires me and tells me I can become a professional fisherman if I keep fishing
Following all season has been awesome! One hell of a roller coaster! Dope to see it all come together in the end!
i feel bad for the co angler in those situation
They need to eliminate the co anglers all together or go the Randy Blaukat way pretty much. It’s not fair for anyone else to compete at all… just have observers or something.
I do too. These guys who have a boat sign up for having non boaters. An have the nerve to say where they can cast. He's glad it ain't me. Be different if it was just thrown on them but it's been this way for years. What a joke he is.
Seriously, don't cast there? Miss me with that.
@@dillansimpson1456Thank The Lord it wasn't yyou, he doesn't know how lucky he is does he?
😂😂😂😂 ok billy badass i bet you intimidate the hell outta your boyfriend. Do you think he wants to have to ball up the beta male that you are and toss you in the water Of course he doesn't.
Really ?
Who gives a Fark about the co-angler.
Did he tow a boat half way across a nation, pay for fuel in the truck and boat, then spend 36 hrs pre fishing ?
No, no he didn’t.
This tournament was worth way more to Ben than his back deckers hurt feelings.
Ben. I just want to congratulate you on your win.
Calling people out is how I roll too! Lmao
Im so glad you made it to the elites….. on your first go too and alot of people thought you were just a “UA-camR” hahaha FU@@ THE HATERS……CONGRATS from nevada!!!
Congrats! Def makes me not wanna go as a non boater though lol. Gotta be fun to watch but painful to know you are at the back of the boat throwing into abyss knowing you ain’t gonna catch squat lol. But hey, get a boat :). Awesome series man. Congrats!!
Boat flips only with the season on the line
WOW! What a Day 1! Seemed your CA was getting ready to throw up in there until you asked him politely not to... That spot was LOADED! Thanks for explaining how not to screw up a spot like that.. I have never seen a Fish jump out of a Livewell like that especially a Giant... You wrangled him up like a he was a stear... Great Video COle!
love to see it! good shit 🐖🐖🐖🐖
I love the way he tells the co angler not to cast in spots.... not sure what the guy is supposed to do?? I do love the vidoes!
How about cast anywhere else besides the boater's juice that he spent exponentially more money and time to find?
Clutch. Mamba would be proud. What a ride MF'r. Gonna need a pickled egg supply for next year 😂
LETS GO!!!HELL YEAH BRO show em how a MFer slays the big dawgs and win that shit 🎣🎣🎣
Look at the guy in back of boat. Looks like hes lost.
Yyeeeeeehawwww can’t wait to see u in the elites
Whats the other dude in the boat doing? Hes not neting or anything.....????
@benmillikenfishing_ what? The fact that your a spam account? No surprise there!
You boys crushed it on both ends of the camera!!! Can't wait for 2024! Let's MF'in GOOOOOOO
Hella day bud! Love watchin you KILLIN IT down herein FL! Pullin for ya man. 🎣
My MAN!!! What a day on the water my dude 🌳💪🏽🌲. Amazing to see you accomplish your goals on video for us. We appreciate you my man. Keep’em cummin
Ben ,
I have to say I’ve been a follower for a long time. #MF
It has been awesome to watch you do what you do. I had no doubt you could compete at this level. Now my friend the Elite is the best of the best and I have no doubt if you keep your nerves down and your head in the zone you will finish very respectfully. (UA-cam anglers don’t know shat) I see the real asrehole Ben the slaunch killer 😂
Congrats on the finish and the growing Famalam bubba. Keep grinding and stay humble.
Congratulations Ben. Been following you since before you guit your job. Love the content love 6th sense and Waterland glasses. My fishing buddies now follow you. Can't wait to see you in the Classic and the Elites. Great job to you and Coleslaw.
Loved watching live on FS1... lock situation sucked for sure
So cool to see you use that glide to pull a couple biggins in. One of your best strengths throwing those big baits. So cool.🤙🤙
Great job MFer. I knew you'd do awesome. It's been great watching you on your journey. I'm from Potter tx and never thought you be a neighbor in the city besides me after watching you in Nebraska. Good luck in the future.
That altercation was crazy stuff - great Job Ben!! Been cheering for you, pointing ppl to your channel that I fish with since day 1. Can't wait to see the rest - you guys deserve it for all the hard work!!!! Elites is going to be fire!!! Thanks for all you do \m/ \m/
Dont even remember how long ive been watching your channel Ben? But always been a big fan.i dont comment much ,but had to say congratulations again!you have just kept grinding &grinding bud!were all super proud of you! Let's go brother! Cant wait for the big year coming! God bless to you & your family!
Awesome man, you made fishing videos /fun/exciting/hip. I think most of your fans are jealous… you have worked so hard to do what I only could dream of doing. Congrats and keep them comin mfer
So good Ben. New you could do it.😂
wow how exciting this was to watch
Get ready for all your views to sky rocket, I just had my 11 yr son subscribe and he loves fishing. He will be your top viewer soon!.
Awesome video man! Something about those big baits! Congrats for sure man. Hope you got bigs on day 2. I always try not watch anything about the tournament till after your video!!! No reading comments either. I have to go back and read the old comments. Lol Great job!!!!!
Absolutely love it man!! I've watched the whole season and then some. Inspiring to put it lightly. Bring on some more BIGS!! #Hammer #6thSense #EliteSeriesHereBenComes
Yeah Yeah that's all I got. Late.
Outstanding. Did your co angler catch any ???? Keep the work up Ben.
I've been following you since your Nebraska days. I don't even bass fish(primarily saltwater). Congrats! Awesome to come out and get it done, so much great content and hard work!