$100,000 Fish - Lake of the Ozarks Big Bass Bash 2018

One Cast. One Bass. Potential $100,000 fish and payday. Big field of 2000-3000+ anglers, but the REAL draw here is taking on the challenges brought on by the conditions, the odds against a monster sized field, fishing a new body of water blind, and sharing the experience with friends.
Driving through Missouri from Chicago on the way home to California, Kevin Brightwell of KGB swimbaits told me about the Big Bass Bash event at Lake of the Ozarks, October 6 & 7, 2018. Decided to make a little detour to fish the event and invited Westin Yancey of Modern Outdoor Media to come fish and help me film the event so we could focus on executing the plan to catch the biggest fish of the weekend.
It's difficult to tell the entire story with all the different challenges but this video edited by our friends from @Featherwick gets some solid points across. Being focused on the task at hand, the fishing itself and HAVING FUN with friends is what this piece SHOULD be about. Hopefully that resonates. Stay tuned to this channel for follow up videos about the mental aspects of how we approached this tournament, tackle breakdowns and more to come. Lot's to learn for us all through this event. Merry Christmas and thank you all for your continued support as we go into 2019. Don't ever forget to #AimHIGHDREAMBig and let the people that laugh at your DREAMS fuel your passion!
There will be a DEEP look into this tournament, my mindset and tackle breakdown videos available on the Patreon Account soon to follow up on this video - bit.ly/2Exlb9u
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Tackle Breakdown -
Shimano Conquest 400
Reel - Shimano Conquest 400
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Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan
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Sunline Shooter 30lb Flourocarbon
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Megabass I-slide 262t
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DREAM Custom Snapback -
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[@OliverNgy]

I wanted to capture a special weekend with my friend Westin. Hopefully this video can serve as a reminder of fishing for the fundamental reason we all started, to have FUN. Regardless of the context in which we are fishing. Thank you guys for the overwhelming positive response, we wanted to document an event like this like nobody that has participated in one ever has. Still people are SALTY LOL

[@BamaBass]

Congrats dude! I might have to spend a few seconds looking at my next 7 pounder wondering why I ain't getting paid! You earned it 👊🏻.

[@BigBassDreams]

Appreciate the kind words! Let us know if you want to come out on the DREAM machine sometime

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Winning by one one-hundredth of a pound for a cool $100K payday... what a G 😎

[@BigBassDreams]

Welcome back. Email me us if you want to join us and chase BigBassDreams sir [e-mail]

[@bigBallaStout69]

If this isn’t a testament to experience and knowledge I don’t know what is. Doesn’t bass fish for 6 months, enters a big bass derby on a lake he’s never fished in his life, wins the tournament. Oliver Ngy 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@hunterdavidson1902]

Jacob Stout lol, this is called luck! The lucky people only win BB tournaments.

[@porthos6914]

@@hunterdavidson1902 Luck is involved but experience and skill are just as important!

[@Fishin_Carolina]

Hunter Davidson it’s weird... the harder people grind, the luckier they get 😏

[@Wired2Fish]

Really cool stuff, bro.

[@BigBassDreams]

Thank you guys!!!

[@mikehauck5832]

One of my favorites Christmas presents. Fantastic ride it was worth the wait. Thank you big bass dreams. Thank you ,Oliver!! Can't wait for 2019!!!😎🤙☮️

[@chichenlo1663]

Hell yeah Oliver!! I knew you could do it! #BIGBASSDREAMS

[@visionsofbass3381]

Real raw footage, love it! Hard work pays off!

[@JVig77]

“Aim high, dream big.” Words of wisdom, that’s why I like this channel. Well done!

[@PedroHernandez-vi7ne]

That was awesome . The never settling aspect of fishing is what keeps me going . Glad that you shared that moment for the world to see. Congrats on the tournament 🤙🏽

[@urbanbassslayers]

Love how you guys were just joking around with smiles, looking away, and Bamn!! What Dreams are made of!

[@davidday6426]

Highly awaited. Good stuff enjoyed. Thanks brah.

[@mohunter68]

Awesome! That's every bass fisherman's dream from Missouri. I've never fished that tournament myself, but my Dad and older brother did and it was Tough! You put that many entries on Lake of the Ozarks and just like you said......There's a boat on every point, evidently you found the Right Point that day.

[@crowejr77]

Niiiiiice Oliver! Congrats homey!

[@moua_bassin9509]

Awesome video. Enjoyed every second of this video. Congrats Oliver...you deserve it.

[@davidbrowningjr.4209]

Great job got it on cam to persistence paid off this vid is the most DOPE ever 👏👏👏

[@deezf78]

Congrats Oliver all ur hard work finally paid off. You deserve it

[@JuniorB86]

You killed it my man! Way to stay humble! Congratulations hammer.

[@Danyang1]

That's awesome brother, keep the moment going and the dreams growing!

[@FishingThePNW]

Doesn't get any more DOPE than that! Well done son!

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

Wow..... What a blessing!! Oliver been a stick!!

[@ryanwormley629]

That's amazing! Congrats on another big bass.

[@basschaser9356]

Wow!! Congrats mane. Never give up!

[@DogDudeDrone]

Insane. Great job Oliver. I'm entered in San Diego's Big Bay Bass tourny in Feb....I am a newbie but I cannot wait to film the event. Love the vids, very inspiring.

[@BigBassDreams]

#AimHighDREAMbig and HAVE FUN

[@garylukas3476]

You the man Oliver. Hard work=Big bucks....

[@kellyrichardson2700]

Congratulations, Oliver!

[@2004Camry]

What a Christmas gift, can’t wait!! Merry Christmas Thanks for all the fire content

[@djslater358]

Wow great job man, your channel is going to explode!

[@CompassAngler]

Countless hours working on your craft for moments like this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, love watching the process and happy holidays brah 💯🙏🏼🎁🍻

[@nickcavazos5718]

Hell yea bro, hard work pays off man. Your proof of it. All of you guys!

[@ATFISHING]

Well deserved Brother....Congrats!!!!!

[@yingyang803]

Congrats on that win Oliver!

[@throughbredballs8215]

Congratulations! Just another reason to watch your videos! Always an learning experience.

[@MarkPolsky]

Wow! Just WOW! That was incredible

[@pringals]

Been waiting for this since the tournament. Congratulations once again.

[@marcusolah6245]

That’s awesome bro!!! Congrats my man!

[@speechless30577]

Oh Yeah boy!!! Great boost to what you’re doing man!

[@jesfishd1323]

Frickin Amazing Oliver. Way to represent West Coast Fishing. Couldn’t have happened to a better dude. Keep the Dream alive and try to go back to back. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@davewylie654]

So good man!!! Just so good!!

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

I'm going back to your old vids, this was so dope!!!! congrats !

[@JustFishingTV]

That is so awesome. Congrats Oliver. I love how you keep it real and humble. Big baits, thick lines = heavy weights... To real :)

[@randykast87]

So badass. Loved the vid.

[@chadpfeiffer3243]

Awesome video man! Congrats on the Big Bass Win!! 🎣💪🏻🤙🏻

[@juststatinfactssv4989]

That’s Awesome bro! Big baits BIG BASS!

[@kellymason4190]

That’s sick bro. Living it. 🤙🏻

[@devinly4405]

Congratulations Oliver!!!!!

[@gmendoza_6196]

Can’t believe I missed this upload! Congrats Oliver

[@FunkE.Fisherman]

The most legit thing I’ve ever watched on the KZbins. #respect

[@ThomasHardenFishing]

My boy AlohaWill told me to watch this. Congratulations! The money spends, but the memory last a lifetime.

[@calt1702]

The confidence in the process, technique and the tools from the beginning are what make this video special. So rad 🤙🏽

[@BigBassDreams]

The confidence should always be earned through experience. It was a special and unique feeling during the event.

[@phillipmytank2281]

So proud of you brotha! Great video

[@tomspence7777]

That's friggin awesome!

[@reYAKtionfishing]

Goosebumps man. Way to represent the west coast.

[@bleednblue7713]

Yes! Had a feeling you were waiting until Christmas to drop this video.

[@themdeep]

so crazy man! Congrats again!

[@tylerbroadway8710]

Well worth the wait this video blew me away, couldn’t put it down!! Great job Oliver your a class act and hope to see you in the spring we will be there!!

[@BigBassDreams]

Appreciate the kind words from everybody! Wasn't easy to stay HYPER focused on the fishing AND the video production, glad you guys enjoyed it!

[@joshv1205]

Congratulations, that’s awesome!

[@CALIBASSKIDTV]

Congrats bro, awesome to see you win. 👌

[@andrewtomlinson5343]

Incredible stuff Oliver, amazing what a good attitude can accomplish, well deserved!

[@OliverNgy]

Appreciate that Andrew!

[@giovannikoppen]

Oh what great video watching you catch them fish got me hyped and smiling and it’s impressive to watch you fish what a legend you are.

[@robbiebrown4653]

Congratulations Oliver. Your one of my idols. Kutgw.

[@FlyingRKennelsofMissouri]

Awesome job Oliver!! We're learning here in the midwest to "throw big baits for big bass" Also, Kudos to Wes Yancey of #modernoutdoormedia and his man #JesseAnderson for the 2+ days of awesome footage!

[@Trevlee74]

Congratulations! What a Christmas 🎁 💰 💰 Happy for your success.

[@Fe23reeZe]

Nicely done. Great videos!

[@pelagicprincesses6123]

EPIC! Can’t wait!

[@Jake_K_]

Congrats man! Keep up the good work

[@toddsmith3418]

Well done! Huge congrats

[@oldtoad76]

Dayyuuum! Done like a true G!

[@bobbyswain7049]

Never give up.....nice job my friend

[@kevinlim1584]

On the grind. Great job brother keep it up.

[@jacobmiller9292]

I can honestly say, this is my favorite KZbin channel...

[@BigBassDreams]

We appreciate you Jacob!!!! Happy New Year!

[@davidvang4102]

Damn son! Congrats on your win!

[@samclassen4972]

Back here 2 years later and I still love this video. I’ve been fishing lake of the ozarks forever and my pb is now 5.8 keep up the work

[@andrewgilmore9054]

Right on, way to go Oliver.

[@G1fishinwrench]

Excellence ! Congrats man. 💪😊

[@johndebarros3892]

Congradulations Oliver , from Massachusettes , Big Bass Dreams baby !!! Nice Job !!!

[@SouthpawWade]

Great video bud!!!

[@jameyavery7772]

That is awesome man!

[@chrishanson1729]

Wow, this is amsome your big bass dreams came true, this is not the biggest bass you have ever caught but your quest for the biggest fish that swim has definitely helped you in winning this tournament! Congratulations

[@vuexiong6087]

Wow! 6.82 for a $100,000. Crazy. Can't wait to see you in Bassmasters!

[@ForesFishing]

Awesome, congrats!

[@rorylittleraven185]

Right on!!!! Man I live about 3 hours from there and have not even tried to go. I think it might be time to save Cash and take leave for the next one. Congratulations sir!!!! Big Bass Dreams!!!

[@eliasortiz5714]

Wow bro congrats man!! Awesome

[@bassholeoutdoors1742]

I've been waiting for this video

[@smallmouthmaster]

Wicked Vid bro! Congrats on the tournament win, so happy for ya!!

[@BigBassDreams]

Happy Near Year Nick!!!

[@jonkincaid3056]

Holly smokes I wasn’t expecting a win. But you guys pulled it off congrats great video!

[@august7115]

Mannnn. That’s was an awesome catch. Great win

[@mikedove7541]

Nice job Man! I was there on Ozarks practicing for the Costa the Following weekend. Heard about the "Dude throwing big swimbaits" . Crazy boat traffic and weather conditions for sure . Will be there again next year for the Costa . Again , nice job and way to hang with it all day!!

[@Rascallucci]

That was dope, big congrats for the win!! Swimbait fishing can be tough as it isn't exactly the most productive form of fishing out there at least in terms of bites. But, you put your foot down and just kept pounding it. It takes a lot to discipline to do that and you got rewarded for it big time!!

[@kevinatwell9781]

congratulations, great vid!

[@jrscustomrods6295]

You shut it down out there representing socal. Good job bro keep up all the good work and keep throwin em big.

[@anthonyjacalone1820]

Wow oliver nice job i couldnt even imagine winning a 100gs nice work keep it going!

[@man-e4g637]

Wow congrats oli

[@nv707]

Damn nice bro!!

[@merica_swimbaits]

Way to go man! Come over to socal for some big bass, swimbait skipping good times don't forget! Lol 🤙

[@PhantomFishing]

Good to see ole Jesse on there! Congrats on your win

[@jdean1851]

CONGRATS" WAY 2 GO!!! from Idaho!!!!

[@jsiphonerepair]

That is so cool! Congrats!

[@richshackelford5793]

Congrats Oliver. I see a lot of megabass unboxing videos in the future. LOL

[@kevinmoua3792]

So rad man! Sick af