42 years old and pretty much stopped watching BASS after the split because all the guys I grew up watching left… don’t hate BASS but love the MLF format. You’ve brought me back to actually tuning into the elites. Good luck at the classic next week.
Love the kid’s jaw drop. Mom filming and cool enough to let the little one represent an etsy custom made tee. Can’t wait to see the weekends reactions. Saw on Live and FS1 that it was packed. CLASSIC!!!!
Man dude, it's really been a pleasure watching him you rise to this. My mother got super excited last year as we'd sit and watch your videos. She had been diagnosed with brain cancer and went on hospice last Nov, lost her right Aptil 20th. The videos were really a high point for us. I wish she could see where you're at now, but we always believed in you. We always loved that down to earth no bs, acting like a bigshot, even though 99% of people would. Anyhow, knock it out of the park bro, I'll be cheering ya the whole way!
I bet that damn Randy took his fuel line off. He’s more against motors than he is FFS. Can’t believe he’s accomplished so much in a canoe! A true pioneer…
All i can do is laugh when people say you are just some rich kid doing this as a hobby. As a guy who fishes for a living i see a shitload of hard work and a refusal to be average. Many days its all i can do to get myself the three miles to the boat (which is in a slip) you have cross country travel and the logistics of not just you but Cole etc. Congrats man you have EARNED the success you are having!! Every average and mundane angler loathes a winner !!
Congratulations Sir! I hope you feel a little proud of your self, cause there's nobody that can deny the amount of time, energy, effort, and sacrifice that you have poured yourself into to get here. It's been absolutely amazing to watch you go from another nameless guy on UA-cam, fishing mud puddles and drainage ditches, nearly a decade ago, to becoming the number one name in the mouths of 96 percent of everyone that's talking about the world of professional fishing. You give the average Joe hope, that if they apply themselves to realizing their wildest dreams, those aspirations can become very real. I can't imagine how it must have felt to take off that first morning, make your first cast, land that first Meredith... (That's what we call the slaunches in my corner of the spectrum.
Keep on rocking Ben! Hell of a start for your pro career. I can't wait to see how far you go! I've been following you for a while now. It's so cool to see you make it this far. The funny part is, I am not a bass fisherman whatsoever. Keep your head down and grind hard buddy.
Dang it! That back handed cast of yours!....It's the absolute first time I've ever mimicked another fisherman's move. Well....I'm working on your side to side twitch when you're reeling in also. Keep it up Ben. I hope you dominate the season. I would say you're off to an incredible start to do just that.
I’ll continue to watch and say it everytime, you keep it real Ben. Seeing the interaction with your fans shaking hands taking pictures. the issue you had with your motor first off on day one I’m sure you had an oh shit moment, you got out their and just hammered all day. Keep it up.
Enjoyed this video more than watching the Elite series on TV! You and your team did an excellent job putting this video together!!...I enjoyed every second of it! Keep up the good work and I'll be pulling for ya all season!!
Proud of you bro! Out there livin dreams! Ive been watching your channel since the very 1st episode. Hope some luck comes your way and you can stick a few slaunches during tourney time!!!
I screenshotted my prediction that you would win the Elite Series AOY that I made when you first announced you would be fishing the OPENS, and now you're 2nd in the AOY race! Keep crushing it man.
Hey man, I've been a fan and subscriber since almost the beginning. I just want to say that I knew from day 1 you'd get to where you are now. I know, you don't know me and I don't know you, but I just want to say that I'm proud of you and glad my assumption was correct
Great job Ben, that new 402 jersey you're wearing looks great. Hope you have a great season looking forward to the next video. Btw that MFR heavy 7'7" rod got a workout yesterday in 47-degree water! I've never had a day so good with water so cold.
You are the man Ben . I will be watching you all season keep it up . Elite series rookie of the year r. And AOY that's amazing . Love the content too. Cole is killing it
Love seeing these videos! I was glued to bass trakk both tournaments. Great job! 2 top tens to kick your Elites career off is impressive! I can't wait to see what happens at your 1st Classic and Harris Chain! Thanks 4 making us MFers Proud....FishOn...Jim
I lived on that lake a few years back there are some monster bass there I've seen catfish big as humans in there I love toledo bend and miss it good job B
these videos can-NOT come fast enough.... haha ! Love them... Please make them longer ! More footage ! WE ask, for more. Congrats on the making the Big Time !! ya-bet !!!
Great video/guild. I always learn something from you my friend. But I'm so proud of yours and your family journey. Rooting for you all the way. Your number one MFexican.
Never thought when I first started watching you forever ago that you'd be tearing it up on the elite series!
Real ones knew…this dude is one of the best in the world already…
Ben’s come a long way as a fisherman and a young man since before he went YT full time.
My thoughts exactly, I remember his video when he quit his job to do videos. it’s been fun to watch!
@@nickbosworth6388lol ya ok bud...i guess you're the only real one here
So dope to watch the journey!
The filming and editing is every bit as professional as the fishing talent. Amazing work for the whole team. It is truly fun to watch.
Oh, and hats off to Yamaha for their rapid response. Good thing they were handy getting you safely running.
100%
Awesome that you take time for the fans 👍 congrats
42 years old and pretty much stopped watching BASS after the split because all the guys I grew up watching left… don’t hate BASS but love the MLF format. You’ve brought me back to actually tuning into the elites. Good luck at the classic next week.
Same here!
It's great to see you doing what you do. Coleslaw is killing it and glad your still with us. Awesome shirt "I'm a MF'er"
The fact that you take the time to interact with all of your fans shows what a great guy you really are
It's refreshing to see you taking so much time out for your fans, those kids were in awe! Good luck the rest of the way.
Love the kid’s jaw drop. Mom filming and cool enough to let the little one represent an etsy custom made tee.
Can’t wait to see the weekends reactions. Saw on Live and FS1 that it was packed. CLASSIC!!!!
I've been watching you for at least 10 years and I have to say I'm so proud of you
You are living my dream
Always jonesing to see your next video
Man dude, it's really been a pleasure watching him you rise to this. My mother got super excited last year as we'd sit and watch your videos. She had been diagnosed with brain cancer and went on hospice last Nov, lost her right Aptil 20th. The videos were really a high point for us. I wish she could see where you're at now, but we always believed in you.
We always loved that down to earth no bs, acting like a bigshot, even though 99% of people would. Anyhow, knock it out of the park bro, I'll be cheering ya the whole way!
My favorite bass master elite series angler “Ben Millican”😂
I noticed that to😂
I bet that damn Randy took his fuel line off. He’s more against motors than he is FFS. Can’t believe he’s accomplished so much in a canoe! A true pioneer…
All i can do is laugh when people say you are just some rich kid doing this as a hobby. As a guy who fishes for a living i see a shitload of hard work and a refusal to be average. Many days its all i can do to get myself the three miles to the boat (which is in a slip) you have cross country travel and the logistics of not just you but Cole etc. Congrats man you have EARNED the success you are having!! Every average and mundane angler loathes a winner !!
You are the man! I love it because you haven't forgotten where you come from and your hard work and dedication put you there!
Swoleslaw with the heater tunes at 28:20
Congratulations Sir! I hope you feel a little proud of your self, cause there's nobody that can deny the amount of time, energy, effort, and sacrifice that you have poured yourself into to get here. It's been absolutely amazing to watch you go from another nameless guy on UA-cam, fishing mud puddles and drainage ditches, nearly a decade ago, to becoming the number one name in the mouths of 96 percent of everyone that's talking about the world of professional fishing. You give the average Joe hope, that if they apply themselves to realizing their wildest dreams, those aspirations can become very real.
I can't imagine how it must have felt to take off that first morning, make your first cast, land that first Meredith... (That's what we call the slaunches in my corner of the spectrum.
Keep on rocking Ben! Hell of a start for your pro career. I can't wait to see how far you go! I've been following you for a while now. It's so cool to see you make it this far. The funny part is, I am not a bass fisherman whatsoever. Keep your head down and grind hard buddy.
Your channel keeps getting better and better! Can't wait to see what's in store for you this season.
BIG BEN IS SHOWING THEM WHO THE BOSS IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FACTS
Loving the fact that a UA-cam guy I follow is fishing and knocking it out of the park in the elite series
Been watching every event you're in. You're killing it bro! Only wish your videos came out sooner.... waiting this long is torture!
Your channel is the main reason I want to get into offshore fishing for bass.
Man the tournament videos are straight 🔥. Props to both you and Cole and everyone else involved.
Toledo Ben does it again!
You just made that kids year with just a quick five! Keep grinding
Dang it! That back handed cast of yours!....It's the absolute first time I've ever mimicked another fisherman's move. Well....I'm working on your side to side twitch when you're reeling in also. Keep it up Ben. I hope you dominate the season. I would say you're off to an incredible start to do just that.
I’ll continue to watch and say it everytime, you keep it real Ben. Seeing the interaction with your fans shaking hands taking pictures. the issue you had with your motor first off on day one I’m sure you had an oh shit moment, you got out their and just hammered all day. Keep it up.
Shake and bake baby love seeing the spillway master turn Elite
Dude you’re a grinder man !!! Love watching the way you work so hard during the day. Keep it up Ben !!! Let’s go!!!!
I am really digging the tournament videos. Congratulations again man on the great start to your season! Good luck the rest of the way.
Dude you are hands down the best content creator on youtube, love you bro keep it up and win this thing man I know you can do it!!!!
Enjoyed this video more than watching the Elite series on TV! You and your team did an excellent job putting this video together!!...I enjoyed every second of it! Keep up the good work and I'll be pulling for ya all season!!
Dude! KEEP IT UP. You are doing so well I’m cheering for you
I’ve been an MFer since Ben Milliken had about 10,000 subscribers. Keep kicking butt in the elite series.
Awesome first day Ben.... Keep it up.
Proud of you bro! Out there livin dreams! Ive been watching your channel since the very 1st episode. Hope some luck comes your way and you can stick a few slaunches during tourney time!!!
I screenshotted my prediction that you would win the Elite Series AOY that I made when you first announced you would be fishing the OPENS, and now you're 2nd in the AOY race! Keep crushing it man.
Never a doubt 👊🎣
Filling up at Toledo town a plus
We are a long way away from trout creek videos! Love to see it! Rooting for your AOY!
Dudes a Superstar already! What a ride!
Likely already one of the most recognized names in Bass fishing. Keep grinding Ben!!
Man i am so happy to see you changing the good ol boy persona of fishing keep being you and killin it!
Hey man, I've been a fan and subscriber since almost the beginning. I just want to say that I knew from day 1 you'd get to where you are now. I know, you don't know me and I don't know you, but I just want to say that I'm proud of you and glad my assumption was correct
You're doing awesome Ben. Excited to see these tournament vids. Good luck to you.
Awesome camera work Cole,you the man...and heck of a start Ben been fun watching you battle with the big leagues
Good stuff!! Way to represent Ben!! 402 all the way!! Becoming quite the role model! Keep it up!!
Great job Ben, that new 402 jersey you're wearing looks great. Hope you have a great season looking forward to the next video. Btw that MFR heavy 7'7" rod got a workout yesterday in 47-degree water! I've never had a day so good with water so cold.
Love the tourney vids. Keep killin it bud!!
Great start Ben. Go get them at the Classic!
GBR! See you at the classic!
Long time coming! Dreams do come true!!!
Coleslaw is incredible with the edit!!! 🔥🔥🔥
You are the man Ben . I will be watching you all season keep it up . Elite series rookie of the year r. And AOY that's amazing . Love the content too. Cole is killing it
I watched this live a few weeks ago. Top ten finish congratulations. Just some you tube fishin guy that made it to the top.
This is awesome. I'm praying for you Ben. Good luck
Damn can’t wait to the rest of the weekend! Also wanting the next elite series event to get here!
What a surreal moment for you! Love what your doing! Keep up the hard work!!!
This is awesome I knew you’re gonna climb to the top and it’s awesome how you interact with your fans
Congratulations bro, doing big things out there. God bless you brother
Keep it up brother, following every minute!
Great footage. Keep catching em on tight lines
Was awesome watching you fish in person on the last day of tourney. Love the vids!! Good luck on the season
I have really looked forward to this and wasn’t disappointed. Well done Keep railing them dude.
Love it! Miss those build a floating barrel pontoon boat video as well lol rock on brother and good luck!
Dude, I’m along for the ride. Let’s get it!!!!
Dude, you and Cole are making tournament fishing great again! Milliken ‘24🇺🇸
I’ve absolutely loved watching you in the Elite series! You’ve came so far! Congrats man 💪 🎣
Hell ya man!!! I'll be at the Classic next weekend. Hope to be able to say hey! Keep up the killer content and the lines tight!!
Awesome video man! Great recovery after a shaky start. Keep pounding!
You killed it Ben!
So cool that the dude with a buzz cut on his lunch break from work is now fishing in the freaking elite series! You bet!
The tournament videos are awesome.
I like it when the scale is still on.
Great edit Cole.
Coleslaw with another banger video edit! Great start MillDawg!
Do this Ben!!!! Rookie of the Year/AOY!!!!!
You made that kids whole year dude! 29.00
Congrats man. Kick ass out there.
Love seeing these videos! I was glued to bass trakk both tournaments. Great job! 2 top tens to kick your Elites career off is impressive! I can't wait to see what happens at your 1st Classic and Harris Chain! Thanks 4 making us MFers Proud....FishOn...Jim
Wouldn’t be a tournament day with out some sort of issue! Haha congrats to the start of the season and stirring up the the industry!
Congrats and good luck!
Awesome video man !!! Can't wait to see how you finished . Been trying to scroll past anything bass master lol see y'all next time!!!!
Super proud big dawg..keep the momentum going..good luck in the classic
Shout-out to my son Landon and good luck this weekend on his Bass tournament representing his Dad and his school!! Rip Some!!🎣💥❤. Youbeett
@LSOutdoors9918. That's awesome Bud! I may have to go check it out and tell my son to also. Good luck to you! DEAL!
Hell yes! Keep it up Ben! 402!
ScottMartin productions ain't got nothing for ya, Cole is killing it! Great day Ben!
I lived on that lake a few years back there are some monster bass there I've seen catfish big as humans in there I love toledo bend and miss it good job B
Let’s get this classic win
these videos can-NOT come fast enough.... haha ! Love them... Please make them longer ! More footage ! WE ask, for more. Congrats on the making the Big Time !! ya-bet !!!
Great video Ben keep killing it
Love it! Keep it up this season Man!
Catch'um up Ben, proud of you man, if everybody showed the ffs screen it would be interesting to watch, no mercy bud, catch'um up.
Cole you are a beast!!!!
Awesome Ben!.
Great start! Keep it going I’m pulling for you!!
Your gonna win.
Great video/guild. I always learn something from you my friend. But I'm so proud of yours and your family journey. Rooting for you all the way. Your number one MFexican.
Awesome video edit makes me wanna get out there and set the hook! Straight 🔥 well done get after it
Hell yeah! Get it.
Bro had Wayne going in the intro, sheeesh 🔥🔥🔥
Ol Milli got drunk night 1 of elite series! Lmao hes a Texan for sure!
Man.. let's goo classics lol.. these tourney videos are amping me up 😂