UNBELIEVABLE Day sends Me to the TOP of the Leaderboard!! (Bassmaster Open Toledo Bend)

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  • What an incredible start to my Bassmaster Open at Toledo Bend!! I mixed between the Carolina Rig and big swimbait and it landed me at the top of the leaderboard! I can't wait to show you guys the last 2 days of the event.
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  • @johnburris5927
    @johnburris5927 Рік тому +9

    First time I’ve seen the pro angler give a little love to the co-angler!! Keep it up ! Make your mark in the sport!!!

  • @williamguinn45
    @williamguinn45 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the win!! You are the talk of BASS this year!! I think you’ve got them a little nervous!! Lol keep it up man I look forward to watching you dominate the opens and then doing the same at the Classic and Elites next year!!

  • @LillyLegacyWWOD
    @LillyLegacyWWOD Рік тому +140

    Your co-angler got treated to the best guided trip he has ever been in! 😂😂😂

    • @unlock_your_dream_home
      @unlock_your_dream_home Рік тому +1

      Was thinking the same thing!

    • @SirMissAlot859
      @SirMissAlot859 Рік тому +2

      It’s awesome he still put 2 toad in the boat aswell!!! Amazing video

    • @danramzinski2957
      @danramzinski2957 Рік тому +10

      You were very respectful to your co-angler. That was cool and notable!

    • @stevoky
      @stevoky Рік тому +8

      He caught that second one and Ben was like gotta get him outta here! Lol

    • @johnmitchell3743
      @johnmitchell3743 Рік тому

      Does anyone know what the co anglers weight was

  • @BassRaider
    @BassRaider Рік тому

    Nice frikin work and as a few other people are saying I liked how cool you were to the co-angler. Awesome stuff right there!👏👏

  • @robertwhite6106
    @robertwhite6106 Рік тому

    Keep living your dream and getting them big one's. I love watching your videos and cant wait for you to get to ny

  • @a.c.ybarra4474
    @a.c.ybarra4474 Рік тому

    CONGRATS BEN!!!! YOU ARE MY FAVORITE UA-cam FISHERMAN!!!! I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BLESSINGS AND PROSPERITY!!!! I'm a MFer from Monterey California!!!!

  • @Vanbooskie
    @Vanbooskie Рік тому +1

    Top tier level content. This was the best fishing video I have ever seen.

  • @mrpaul6971
    @mrpaul6971 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for letting us see all of this! Fantastic job overall brother!

  • @leeperkins2956
    @leeperkins2956 Рік тому

    Ben way to drop the hammer on them fish. Cant wait to see how you break em down at Kerr lake. Your coangler looked like slammed m also adain congrats cant wait for day 2.

  • @stretch91068
    @stretch91068 Рік тому

    Great day... keep it up!

  • @KNRbaits
    @KNRbaits Рік тому

    Congratulations

  • @rickcarroll7182
    @rickcarroll7182 Рік тому

    So awesome! Great video!!!

  • @NOturtle
    @NOturtle Рік тому

    Solid game plan. Even better you weren’t sharing spots with other boats.

  • @ryanlabbe877
    @ryanlabbe877 Рік тому

    Already know the outcome of the tournament but still was so jacked watching you slay the bigs congratulations again and again!

  • @DirkDigler209
    @DirkDigler209 Рік тому

    So excited for these videos great job brother

  • @ethansmith5106
    @ethansmith5106 Рік тому

    Love the content I live my bass fishing dreams through your channel 😂🤣😂 keep killing it

  • @josh.whitehead
    @josh.whitehead Рік тому

    Epic.

  • @carlosgallegos7822
    @carlosgallegos7822 Рік тому

    Fn amazing!

  • @chrisferguson5661
    @chrisferguson5661 Рік тому

    Mfer could have sounded a little less upset when your non boater got a big one 😂. I watched you on the tracker all 3 days and have been following since the drainage ditch and run out of the power plant videos! Amazed how far you've come! Now, let's take mfer nation and go win the Classic!

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Рік тому

    Damn man go easy on'um, lol..just kidding stick'um hard, you the man....

  • @dwaynecarter3080
    @dwaynecarter3080 Рік тому

    Great video as always, but show us the struggle bus too and you losing your tackle in the trees and stuff

  • @n4iledu196
    @n4iledu196 Рік тому

    Great job. How did your co-angler do?

  • @bubbawalrus5941
    @bubbawalrus5941 Рік тому

    I’m new to the sport and I’m confused on the co angler concept. Do you fish with him the entire trip or just a single day?

  • @moralatu
    @moralatu Рік тому

    What do you mean by drains can you explain please 🙏🏽

  • @huntsmart4850
    @huntsmart4850 Рік тому

    how did your newest mfer non boat army draw partner do? you really should have showed his weigh in, he had a couple nice fish

  • @beandip3553
    @beandip3553 Рік тому

    Lessssss goooooo!

  • @--RSL--
    @--RSL-- Рік тому

    I just noticed you on an orkin commercial. Hilarious

  • @wannabefishing37
    @wannabefishing37 Рік тому +88

    To see your transition from starting out, then leaving your job for youtube full time, to now bringing it full circle fishing the opens has been incredible! Congratulations on the win and classic berth! Go get em MF'ER!!!!!

    • @opinionatedviewer7730
      @opinionatedviewer7730 Рік тому +1

      Guys a role model to follow your dream. I remember that update like it was yesterday. Do kinda miss seeing the dabmaster on the channel. May the rewards of your hard work continue to flourish!

    • @wannabefishing37
      @wannabefishing37 Рік тому +1

      @opinionatedviewer 100%!!!! I remember it too, thinking to myself "man i cant imagine the hours this guy is putting into all this and working full time?! But he is so fun to watch!" And here we are! Dabmaster is the best. Im sure we will see more of him outside the tournament videos!

  • @sarahmae1650
    @sarahmae1650 Рік тому +34

    Congrats Ben!! And a big shout out to Cole for the hours and hours he must have spent editing…. Great job to both of you!

  • @colewhitehead3385
    @colewhitehead3385 Рік тому +3

    Wow a 29lb bag on the first day. Great job Ben as always.

  • @blaketinsley290
    @blaketinsley290 Рік тому +11

    Everything about this video is amazing, Ben’s the best UA-camr out there and I really appreciated how he took the time to help land all of his co anglers fish and showed him such good respect, I know quite a few guys that do not like having a co and show it

  • @DirkDigler209
    @DirkDigler209 Рік тому +3

    Bro I got a feeling you’re gonna blow up I think you’re gonna be the next big thing in fishing I could see you having three 4 million subscribers crowds of people wanting your autograph and pictures and huge sponsors coming your way to try to get attention to their brand.. and they’re gonna want you in the elites and for your popularity and talent big Swimbait brands big boat brands there gonna come a knocking and I hope you all the success in the world brother you have definitely put in the time you deserve it and you’re my kids favorite angler big MF’er fan

  • @daubss5204
    @daubss5204 Рік тому +5

    There isn't anyone who has influenced me in every aspect of bass fishing. Thank you for all you do and as a OG MFER YAAA BUDDDY

  • @KyleB3434
    @KyleB3434 Рік тому +7

    Hell yea dude congratulations. You and Cole have such good teamwork with what you do… I hope he realizes how much of a asset to the team he really is .

  • @factsoffishing
    @factsoffishing Рік тому

    Been waiting for this episode. Great stuff as always bro 👊🏻

  • @KNRbaits
    @KNRbaits Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for putting me in the video and taking time out of your day to talk to me

  • @Meet_Me_In_The_Pit
    @Meet_Me_In_The_Pit Рік тому +21

    Congrats on the win sir...I watched it all live.77 lbs 14 oz is impressive to say the least....many more wins to come and you're gonna earn your spot on the mount Rushmore of bass fishing I'm positive

    • @Meet_Me_In_The_Pit
      @Meet_Me_In_The_Pit Рік тому

      @@chenyangli798 subscription sir

    • @mattwiederholt7258
      @mattwiederholt7258 Рік тому

      @@Meet_Me_In_The_Pithm have to look into that. But to the other reply apparently the last 5 opens are all going to be live on the website for free

  • @SpasticBean
    @SpasticBean Рік тому +5

    Been watching you for about a year or two now. Not a huge fisher myself but I’ve fallen in love with the weigh ins and seeing how well you do in your first big professional tournament series. Keep it up. Never guessed I’d see you topping the leaderboards in your first year but damn well done brother!

  • @taylorarcher46
    @taylorarcher46 Рік тому +1

    Slaunch master!! Awesome job Ben. Been a ride watching you from first leaving your job and starting full time. Great win man. Keep it up

  • @tommymanus9567
    @tommymanus9567 Рік тому +2

    LFG!! Fking Awesome! I never thought I would be more excited to keep up with the opens than I would the Elites series. Love the content love that your sharing your journey with us you deserve all the success that comes your way brother! Your drive and work ethic is inspiring brother! Another great video Cole Slaw as always! LFG MF'RE NATION!!

  • @johnterrebonne8436
    @johnterrebonne8436 Рік тому +1

    Ben, you did not disappoint. Congrats on the win. Was waiting to watch how you caught them. We fish The Bend every spring, and this year we doubled down and left a camper out there all month. Crazy weather proved to be our biggest handicap.

  • @Tdubya48
    @Tdubya48 Рік тому +1

    I was tracking every day of the tourney. So excited and happy for you!!! MF'ers are pulling for ya!!!

  • @danthefisherman4793
    @danthefisherman4793 Рік тому +1

    Great Video Cole!!!! This perspective gives a Hole new Outlook on Ben, the Slaunch Master's, fishing... Incredible Shots of the Fish Jumping! And the Drone footage Ties In the rest of the Atmosphere... Super Great Start Ben... Anyone Catch what his Co-Angler weighed in at?

  • @burs_bobby_iaga
    @burs_bobby_iaga Рік тому +3

    Congrats on EVERYTHING Ben. You and Cole deserve to be in this spot light. Keep up the killer work Cole on your skills behind the camera/computer.

  • @a.b.robinsonjr.4301
    @a.b.robinsonjr.4301 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations Bro. You, Cole and family are raising the bar on expectations and performance in pro bass fishing. And your ability to determine fish patterns and behavior is second to none. Keep up the great work!
    And what other pro helps his co-anglers out like this! Great job.

  • @chipsterblack7950
    @chipsterblack7950 Рік тому +1

    Congrats brother....well deserved victory...much respect!

  • @billhillybiker49
    @billhillybiker49 Рік тому +2

    I couldn't be happier for you Ben!! I've been watching your channel since before you left your job...It's been amazing to watch you and your channel grow into one of the best fisherman and UA-camrs out there!🤘🤘

  • @Big_bassin2023
    @Big_bassin2023 Рік тому +1

    I already liked you and then I saw you get a fish for your co. Man I am glad you are down to earth and a regular guy. Keep on keeping on buddy!!! Good luck at Kerr, that's my back yard!!! Tight lines everyone!!!

  • @theperfectpaintertoolreview
    @theperfectpaintertoolreview Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on your 1st place win brother u deserve it. I'm proud of u and don't even know u personally...it's so awesome to watch u after all these years

  • @jwluciano
    @jwluciano Рік тому +2

    Love how you gave your co-angler baits and helped land his big bass. Great job! Congratulations on your 5th place and 1st place finishes to start your season!!! Good luck in your next event

  • @pbassfishing
    @pbassfishing Рік тому +1

    Been watching you from the beginning! Congratulations, well deserved.

  • @AdamRyanA
    @AdamRyanA Рік тому +1

    Stoked to see you at the top man!!

  • @bamadondon0495
    @bamadondon0495 Рік тому +4

    So proud of you bro, proud of you and your journey and everything that you've done since the old days on the white boat.. keep grinding, never stop being YOU!!

  • @RandyBanscope
    @RandyBanscope Рік тому +1

    Congrats Ben! I see a classic win and a Century belt in your future! Keep catching donks! I can't wait to go to the Classic next year to see you walk onto that stage in front of thousands of mfers in the crowd!

  • @geraldsaylor1743
    @geraldsaylor1743 Рік тому +1

    I knew you would kick some butt and you will continue to.congrats brother, look forward to watching you win win win.

  • @josephbusciglio9260
    @josephbusciglio9260 Рік тому +1

    Bro, I have been refreshing UA-cam every hour for DAYS waiting for you to drop this tournament content. Haven't watched it yet but I can already tell ya. 1000% worth the wait!!!!!!! Spoiler not Spoiler Alert. I have never cared for fishing enough to follow an elite "Bassmaster" until I found Ben "The Golden Rod" Milliken.

  • @ckyle4423
    @ckyle4423 Рік тому +4

    Congrats Ben! So happy for you, I knew you could do it!

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 Рік тому +1

    Let's freaking gooooo!!!!! Congratulations on winning and yes I'm driving my ass from Alabama to Tulsa for that classic to support you. Let's smash these opens!!

  • @bowfreak21
    @bowfreak21 Рік тому +2

    Super pumped for you Ben! I know I speak for many that have followed your journey from your kitchen oven baking jigs to now being on the biggest stage of bass fishing! You rock dude, keep up the grind and may the Lord continue blessing you and yours.

  • @brwoutdoors3690
    @brwoutdoors3690 Рік тому +1

    i get way too excited over this stuff lol absolutely love the videos man and stoked that you did so well!

  • @clintonbruning
    @clintonbruning Рік тому +2

    👊🏾 all the hard work, consistency and countless hours coming together beautifully for Ben. You get out what you put in and you’re living proof

  • @passionateoutdoors7217
    @passionateoutdoors7217 Рік тому +1

    I’ve already watched this 4 times now, freakin love it Ben, I feel like I’m competing with ya dude

  • @donkswampey3874
    @donkswampey3874 Рік тому +1

    You’re a monster my dude, keep it up. Love to see you on the Elites

  • @DavidSmith-rb5pw
    @DavidSmith-rb5pw Рік тому +1

    Just don't forget were you come from keep that at heart.

  • @CrankCaveBaits
    @CrankCaveBaits Рік тому +1

    Love the way you interacted with your coangler and the fans man. Congratulations and I hope you make the Elite’s!!!

  • @heinrichkellogg7563
    @heinrichkellogg7563 Рік тому +1

    🍺Enjoyed it very much.👍

  • @fishlinktackleapparel9664
    @fishlinktackleapparel9664 Рік тому +1

    Great footage as usual! Thank you sir!

  • @GrumpyGillsFishing
    @GrumpyGillsFishing Рік тому +1

    You killed it man! I can’t wait for the rest of these videos 🎣

  • @jasonpipes5487
    @jasonpipes5487 Рік тому +1

    One of the best in the game! Congrats man!

  • @kendel2684
    @kendel2684 Рік тому +2

    Been waiting on this one

  • @BobbyBalsaRNM
    @BobbyBalsaRNM Рік тому +1

    Congrats Ben! Well deserved W!

  • @joshtaylor2316
    @joshtaylor2316 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job brother. Can’t wait to see you at the Classic!!!

  • @chrisivieoklahomaoutdoors
    @chrisivieoklahomaoutdoors Рік тому +1

    Good job Slaw!!! Ready for day 2

  • @PasSpareTime
    @PasSpareTime Рік тому

    Congrats, well done. Gotta tame the mane though

  • @michaelschlarman7835
    @michaelschlarman7835 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the tournament win!!!!! It’s crazy to see how far you have come. Can’t wait to see the other two days that led to the win!!

  • @deweythackrey3407
    @deweythackrey3407 Рік тому +2

    You never disappoint in your videos tournament or not. Great job Ben

  • @gilbertcuellar9058
    @gilbertcuellar9058 Рік тому +1

    Congrats MFer ...

  • @Fishin480
    @Fishin480 Рік тому +2

    Cant wait to see your next tourneys! killing the game

  • @youremomsvilleplayzmc9528
    @youremomsvilleplayzmc9528 Рік тому +1

    Wow, you are very impressive to watch. Your explanations of what you are seeing and what you are thinking is very educational. Your co-angler had a front row seat to an epic day…for both of you! Congratulations, you are going to the Bass Master Classic!! Keep up the amazing work. Bring on the world!! Go team MFERS!

  • @ghamm32
    @ghamm32 Рік тому +1

    Catching giants in your regular fishing is paying off with your nerves when you hook into a good one in tournaments. I watch Elite series pros who freak out when they have a 3 pounder on. Way to keep your cool.

  • @bennyventures8204
    @bennyventures8204 Рік тому

    Milliken doing it his way, love you’re doing the wrap of your members faces, but man I really wish you would keep the rig unwrapped…the idea of ripping up the opens and elites unwrapped and without a jersey covered in sponsors is so sick to me.

  • @AllSeasonsOutdoorsmen
    @AllSeasonsOutdoorsmen Рік тому

    Hinkle’s we’re hella expensive before now that it’s been proven like this in a large tournament format there gonna go up even more from all the “me too” shit talkers that said you would never have any top 10 finishes. 🤙 great work as always man your an inspiration to us all who throw big baits with hundreds of cast with no catches all while our buddies think we’re dumb and that “there ain’t no fish big enough to eat that bait”

  • @CB4basser1
    @CB4basser1 Рік тому

    Boater who pays all the expenses, having the best day of his life. Backseater, just ignoring it because they don't get first Crack at the juice. Rather fish alone ❤

  • @davidwilliams1805
    @davidwilliams1805 Рік тому +1

    Remarkable! You are making some noise in the bass fishing world! Appreciate sharing your adventures and helping others along the way! Great job my friend!

  • @Three-13
    @Three-13 Рік тому

    Culling MONSTERS!!! Another killer video, Ben. If they didn't know, now they know #402

  • @pelagicprincesses6123
    @pelagicprincesses6123 Рік тому

    Kind of feel sorry for the Elite Anglers next year! NOT! Haha😂 Make sure to be wacky and wild as a ROOKIE! #moveOVERike #MF’rsHere2Party!

  • @mitchdarra6199
    @mitchdarra6199 Рік тому

    So friction awesome, Brotha Ben!!! 29+ pounds??? Unreal. I tried to wait for your vids but after a few days of trying to keep my head down I saw some headlines and had to watch Bassmaster's vids...Check of a day one bud!!!

  • @Stinkybeard
    @Stinkybeard Рік тому

    Come on Coleslaw WHERE IS DAY 2?? He has got to be on the way to Buggs Island by now! We need our fix haha. Great content man, I keep checking to see if the next one has dropped

  • @mariuskirsten3378
    @mariuskirsten3378 Рік тому

    Hi Ben, been watching your channel for years before you left your fulltime job. Congrats on all the success.....you're a great person and Father love the way you interact with your family and friends. This is why people call this channel a family. I have seen many
    UA-cam'ers fall in pro fishing becouse of fame and losing sight of the big picture of family. All the best

  • @BrianGaberFishing
    @BrianGaberFishing Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on well-earned results! Sooo much time on the water culminating in precision. Love watching you go man

  • @erikecklund8481
    @erikecklund8481 Рік тому

    Can we know the story behind your reaction when your Co hooked the 2nd big one? Your body language obviously showed you weren’t very happy. Ol’ Randy B thinks Co’s shouldn’t be allowed to cast past the mid-line of the boat. What do you think?

  • @kvaughn1573
    @kvaughn1573 Рік тому

    HOW YOU DOIN!!! You’ve been smashing ever since I started commenting this so I’m not stopping 🤷‍♂️

  • @blakewilkerson9695
    @blakewilkerson9695 Рік тому

    Ben is slowly becoming the Michael Jordan of fishing… yeah that’s right you herd it here FIRST! Why? Dude will set the mark on how to catch giants !

  • @mrgoatbeard
    @mrgoatbeard Рік тому

    Comments saying you won....I can't wait to see the vids man I am super stoked. WE GOT WEIGHTS IN FISH!

  • @Fishin_Carolina
    @Fishin_Carolina Рік тому +1

    Top notch catching them… But can we talk about how good Ben is to his co-angler. Doesn’t always happen that way 🤙🏻

    • @nicknormando4220
      @nicknormando4220 Рік тому

      Was just thinking that, no ego, heard he even gave the dude some 6th sense baits to use. Co did a great job too, when both the boater and co have a great day, that's as good as it gets right there

  • @josephvillalobos09
    @josephvillalobos09 Рік тому

    I'm about half way through and I noticed that you include your co angler in quite a bit of your content. I can't express how much I love this. Showing both of your successes on your video just makes me glad. I also said to myself I would hate to be your Co angler only cause I know you catch giants. Lol

  • @michaelmaldonado5680
    @michaelmaldonado5680 Рік тому

    Yooooo let's goooo.....if u throw shade at my dude then u need to check yrself.....not a better person tgia could b happening too!! Keep it up bro n MFers how bt that day of fishin!!!!???

  • @peterpantaloneiii6503
    @peterpantaloneiii6503 Рік тому

    When the haters start ta scratching their chins, you know the MFR is bout to win! Keep on keeping on Ben!
    LET'S Freaking GO!!!

  • @jessestewart5346
    @jessestewart5346 Рік тому

    Just watched. Great job Big Ben! The dynamic of someone in the back slamming 6s is so odd to think about when they are your competitor. You handled it well.

  • @chaserchaserspeedracer
    @chaserchaserspeedracer Рік тому

    Could the chase boat or Cole pose as an advantage ? Seems like he could easily position in the Anglers favor. If there isn't a rule then it's genius. Even more with chase boat(s) using electronics in unison. . 200 boats ×2 or 3 seems like a logistics nitemare to get off the water.