No One Cares About My Excuses | Lake Hartwell BASS Open

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[@joey2taps]

the whole weekend was made when that kid had that look on his face when you invited him down to the boat.....its awesome that no matter how good or bad you do you treat everyone amazing

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Good guys too man

[@motivatingsuccess4012]

When I was a kid I'd watch the Dances, Martins, and Houstons on TV imagining fishing for a living.. I must say , B-Latt you are that vision in the flesh.. Much Respect Sir!!!

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Wow!!!! That’s such a big statement

[@jewelsblackmon8370]

You, Sir, are the definition of a Class Act! Salute!!

[@justinwalton9575]

Hey B. Lat keep it pushing. You already have a great attitude and state of mind. Perseverance is the key now.

[@timisoutdoors]

Thanks for being real, BLat. I completely enjoyed how raw and honest this video was!

[@timstewart6544]

Brian, sorry for the tough tournament but I’m so glad I watched to the end. What a kind act making that young man’s day inviting him down to your boat. Class act!

[@CLEMSON_COBRA]

Much respect B Lat for taking time to be an ambassador for the sport and just a good person.Good karma coming your way at next tournament, 10lb'r out there with your name on it.

[@markcarter9599]

I respect you and how you always keep it real. Thank you!

[@chefpoet1972]

Dude, your videos are legit. No bs, just fishing. I enjoy them. Hope you find your way to the Elites.

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Rooting for you to make the Classic B!!! Can’t wait to watch you win it!!

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

If I make it I wanna see you at weigh in!!! Can we make that happen?

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Brian Latimer yes!! I’ll be there n bring some Q for dinner!!

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Where and when is it B???

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

I inboxed you on Instagram to get details straight. I’ll be there for ya for sure!! I may just drive down the food truck and sell from there as well instead of flying. Can’t wait bro!!

[@christiebradley6550]

You didn't suck! Great work adjusting and not bypassing that school in the morning! My heart was pounding when you were fighting those trap fish. Great video as always!

[@JimGrady67]

Brian, you are a class act! Other people would have let a bad day get them down and sulk off. But you took the time to make a couple kids day(probably year) That's why you are my favorite!

[@davidallison976]

It’s just the home lake jinx! Exactly why we watch you though, not the best day, but you take it in stride and still find time to do something thoughtful for someone!! Thanks for being a great ambassador for professional fishing!!!!

[@tonyland81]

May have been a tough tournament, but you absolutely made some fans for life!!! Just one more reason I’m pulling for you every tournament.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Brian, I really enjoyed watching this video. I was surprised to see you in your aluminum for the tourny. Guess you been running that glass boat a little to hard losing the lower already.....Keep that head up and go get next time. You are big inspiration to a lot of young folks and what you did with those two boys was awesome. That will keep them coming back and give them something to work for. Thanks for your contribution.

[@inn0c3ntbylaw92]

I like that you show the honest side of fishing. It's not always keepers and huge monsters. Keep it up bro.

[@Gonzo1968]

Love your honesty bro! Some days on the water good some not so good.. Nice to see you showing love to the youngsters too! Keep on keeping on!

[@Budget_bassin]

Tough day. We all have them. You handled it well.

[@timstoneking2309]

The saying goes "The greater the adversity the brighter the light of opportunity." Looks like day one was full of adversity and your positive mental attitude gave you an opportunity on day two. You may not have won the tournament, but you won the life lesson. Much respect to you. Keep doing what you do and inspiring us all.

[@parkerexplores]

Man this dude is so selfless! Much respect to him. May not win a tournament but still gives back. great character man.

[@aarondavis8224]

As a child all I wanted was to be a pro, that didnt work out for me but I love these videos because it really puts it in perspective how difficult it is to win. Some of the other pros post videos also its cool to see the same tournament from multiple perspectives.

[@annec1005]

Thank you, I am a kayak angler and have had really tuff days at tournaments, nice to know it happens to all of us. Headed to the NC in October 🤞. Tight lines in your future. Glad I found your channel 👍

[@kennyjohnson4411]

B.Lat, you have definitely inspired me at working to become a better Angler. Thanks for sharing the good and the not so good times out on the water, us amateurs, being myself need to know there will be good and not so good days. Keep up the amazing work Sir. 💪🏽

[@marshmud1530]

That was awesome Brian! Those boys were so happy ! 👍

[@robertdiehl1281]

These kinds of days...tournaments, make the better days and wins so much sweeter. Just keep fishing. Cheers mate

[@jcfishingwrld]

All part of the game.

[@mnbabs]

Best attitude in fishing...Broken boat....It's ok. No fish....better tomorrow. Best in the sport

[@paulseibert1328]

I know brad hallman needs to take some pointers from Brian forsure

[@brianwasson248]

B Lat, if you make the Classic in May next year, give me a shout. Ray Roberts is my home lake and I've been catching 8-10 pounders consistently in a "particular spot" that doesn't get a lot of pressure. I am a big fan...tell your sponsors that your fans and viewers love that you're doing. You are a class act, a great angler, and a stand up dad. Keep those videos coming!

[@paulbittinger8557]

You made those young men’s day! Much respect to you for that and a great attitude!

[@Mike_Daley]

Love the old BASS intro!

[@martinallison8719]

That's fishin. Your day will come again B., I know you'll keep on keepin on. God bless you and yours!

[@dalecain1158]

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Just keep trucking BLat!

[@nache600]

Stuff happens , I do not watch you because you win non stop , I watch you because you are a straight up person that says it the way it is and you keep going to better yourself and others .

[@johnjohnson5933]

That was awesome what you did for the kid , we need more like you

[@clippfan4life]

One of the realist. The good, bad, and ugly... and everything else in between. Keep representing Brotha! You'll get em on the rebound. Much respect. 🙏🏽👊🏽

[@TokinwithMojo]

It's always cool to see you post a new video always watch your videos especially right before I go out fishing gets me hyped to go out there on the water so just wanted to say loving the videos man and you're my number one fisherman dog

[@colinmattson7959]

the two young guys you gave the boxes to will never forget that day and that's what it all REALLY ABOUT. That's great.

[@ericthered976]

Love that you inspire the next generation and are down to earth. Some pro guys have way too much ego!

[@Dogbone384]

Brian, you know what was missing??? LITTLE DEBBIE cakes! Best of luck on the next tourney and thanks for the great videos!

[@rjwade3533]

B.Lat my guy keep inspiring brother✊🤟💪

[@TacticalRenovations]

The Best KZbinr for Bass Fishing. Very grounded and family friendly. My son enjoys watching you. Easier to get him to take your advice (A Pro) vs Me (Dad) telling him info I already got from you lol.

[@justinlawson7087]

Hang in there buddy!! Keep your head high and keep grindin and I’m certain it will soon payoff for you!! I wish the best of luck to you next tourney B.Lat!!

[@bradkendrick3571]

Hey brother i fully support you and i hope to meet you at a tournament one these days. I live, breathe, eat, and sleep bass fishing. Its truly my passion. Im buying my first boat in a few days and i can wait to hit lake hartwell. Keep fishing brother and I'll keep learning from you snd we keep them lines tight. Fish brother.....fish on

[@GamesDean21]

This sounds like my entire month of September out there trying to fish here in NC. Keep it up man, we all learn and grow from times like this. Glad to see it isn't just me.

[@BasshammerNC]

Downsize downsize.. im in nc too.. usually preach how bad this time of year sucks! But finally figured a little something.. worked from falls to badin

[@jasonwhite8520]

Nc been fishing tough. Good dink fest on badin last week.

[@rosshall312]

I'm in Western NC, and it's tough fishin ,. Thought it was just me ! Lol😎

[@GamesDean21]

@@BasshammerNC I had been using soft plastics all year as they had been working well until everything moved off the banks and I just couldn't reach them anymore. They started schooling again recently chasing Shad so a $5 rattle shad from walmart was my saving grace last weekend surprisingly.

[@BasshammerNC]

@@GamesDean21 yep they get keyed in big time this time of year.. the shad they are eating are tiny... I've caught some on shakey heads, c rigs, drop shots, crankbaits... but nothing compared to the 2-2.8 inch shad colored swimbaits.. had some for years never threw them.. been missing out i guess

[@jb1973_outdoors]

You are a good man b Lat. your luck will change soon bud. Hope you are a santee in a few weeks and I will try to say hello. God bless!

[@jameslary2528]

Things just happen ! Keep the faith strong !

[@ferg4847]

Thanks B-Lat!!! Keep Grinding!!! 👍🏾

[@Simpl3SoN4reel]

Every time you do well it feels like you’re just fishing and having fun. Go back, rewatch some of your old vids, and remember when winning was just a byproduct of your fishing addiction 🤗👍🏼. Focus on the way you want your kids and young fans to feel about fishing, and be that B-Lat!

[@bornrichjay]

Notice how the ladies attitude completely changed when he told her who he was

[@gewglesux]

Yeah huh...

[@timisoutdoors]

Yeeaaaah.... I caught that, too! 🤨

[@secure152]

Whole Demeanor changed.....OHH!!!

[@ArkansasCalifornia]

when?

[@bornrichjay]

Gavin Mcclaren you must have skipped when he calls to find out if his boat was ready

[@Crimedog225]

Your a class act B, love your attitude. Rock solid !!!

[@crismcdonald1221]

We saw you practicing down in Coneross Creek below the bridge the weekend before the open. Wanted to chase you down & wish you good luck but my son was skiing behind the boat. Trust us, no one was back there during the tournament.

[@TheJacobb46]

B Lat you are the man it’s home lake curse sometimes keep yah head up there’s a lot of us rooting 4 you bud

[@jerseythedog]

Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent... get em B! We appreciate you bro.

[@derrickhouse7063]

A lot of respect for you bro. Something gets damaged, and you have to fix it. I'm sure a lot of guys would be complaining if they had to buy a spool of line.

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Man I’m so thankful to be fishing I feel stupid complaining even if I finish dead last

[@JM-tj2kl]

Look at the power of the name B Lat! Lady on the phone was oh he's busy, well this is B Lat... Oh!! Hi!! 😁

[@CoachD386]

No better way to end my work day than watching B. Lat fishing... 3:30 me please lol

[@davidkay92]

love the use of vintage video/audio you put in these videos

[@davidgalloway904]

Sucks to have an outcome like that, so wishing you better days man! I feel like I absolutely can't even buy a Bass-Feesh right now; It's been over a month! I used to earn my living by wins and losses too, so your opportunities to overcome are not mine, but I can relate brother, faint not!

[@sirronbailey3109]

I see you are liking that Whopper popper that Whopper popper can get some fish in the boat for ya. I like the golf tee shot sound when you were changing videos.

[@jeremypierce1607]

Man I love watching these videos from you. It's helped me calm my reaction when things go south in my kayak tournaments. But man it scares me every time I hear you click that spool release when you're hooked up.😱

[@dansokoloski2854]

Nice to give those kids some of your tackle. They’ll never forget that. 👍. Keep grinding!

[@ladyfheart]

I respect you trying there are not many of us pro fishing

[@Optimus42069]

Never give up brian. :) wishing all the luck to you

[@jeffreyphongphouthai1545]

Pulling for you B.Lat! Keep grinding.

[@marinusreister474]

Just always remember what you taught all of us. ADVERSITY IS DOPE!

[@getgeeked]

Stand up guy!!!! NICE WORK.. keep it up

[@jerryvalentour164]

You are the man giving boxes to the young men. The lord watches all we do.

[@Seanbault1983]

Stay up BLat your positivity will keep it all going

[@freshwaterbama7571]

Them lipless cranks been kicking up since the bait started moving. Nice vids keep up the hard work

[@justjeepinitreal]

The frustration at 14:25 😂

[@crappiepro2269]

Love all your video man💯💯

[@Esoxluciouss11]

legend sir, looking after the kids

[@Kaboom-fc9rr]

Hoping those kids up at the end with an MTB box and the pure joy from them was awesome! Hopefully it's a W on the next lake

[@skipdockside]

Curious why you open the bail / use thumb control rather than drag ?? Time and place for this/ or is this something you do often?

[@danbasara4547]

I was gonna ask the same question. Maybe bc he thought they werent hooked that well?

[@skipdockside]

Yeah I saw kvd doing it on a deep crank recently as well. I think it’s to let the fish run without having to play with the drag.

[@DEADKING624]

WOW...second cameo by the hardest working angler in the OPENS Charley Hartley. He cameo appeared in Scott Martin's VLOG too...Amazing coincidence or fate...!!!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video it looked tough there is always next time

[@Bob_s-g2w]

I like too see a 1 on 1 with you and Scott Martin anybody else

[@gewglesux]

I've learned a lot from you.... keep on it!

[@SabbFishing]

Tough tournament for sure, I never could get the bank bite going either. Ended up 55th on the schoolers.

[@ianbellomo8322]

Question regarding Falcon, how does your 205 handle rough water? and what’s the difference between the 205 and predator besides length?

[@jasonmausteller2488]

What speed do you get out of that boat with the 115?

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

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[@jakebailey3664]

Hi Brian I was wondering why you are always putting the reel in free spool during your retrieve?? Thanks

[@BasshammerNC]

Man that 2nd day looked fun! Know it wasnt the size needed but still got on em

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Man we caught them literally all day and still had 7-13

[@Bnathanb1982]

05:43----Do you disconnect your kill switch everytime you stop and leave it hooked up to your life jacket? Or do you leave your life jacket in the seat and just slip it back on so it doesn't disconnect everytime?

[@bradleyknowles6885]

Some tough fishing on Lake Hartwell is hitting a lot of the guys in the tournament. It looked like you were finding them just having a hard time keeping the small ones off your line. Keep on casting Brian the big ones will start biting. How did you get your break into Bassmasters?

[@greggpatterson802]

Adversity is dope! Keep grinding B-Lat!

[@schucker88]

I feel like someone's telephone personna is a great way to judge someone's character - Brian checks all the boxes :P

[@larrycaldwell8005]

Seen these days b4. Hey B. Latt do you ever do videos on West Point.

[@Rightupbass]

It’s who ya know , Y’all know that. Nice to have a nice backup though.

[@stephenriddle1292]

I hope you do better blat, but you made that kid's day!

[@AnglerMarv]

❤️

[@christopherjones846]

keep casting brother!!! better results will come.

[@nathanseiler5950]

What baitcaster reel you use??

[@hashiramasenju4846]

Dang sorry to hear. Shoulda stuck with the Yammie dawg. 😢

[@bobbyfinley4600]

Hey brother you made those kids day. Wasn’t your day. But you did it for someone else.

[@187bootleg]

I like Blat too! Blat and SMC all the way!

[@frederickshebester2368]

You doing the GP Green T shuffle Brian

[@perfectator]

Once you find them the the top water(frog) you gotta have a follow up (clean) lure. One of those three fish would of gone for a lipless rattle lure. I would of picked up all three of them with a sing seenko. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jobin918]

BLat I’m loving the tin rig. I’ve got a 19 ft war eagle with a 150 Merc and a 22 pitch SS prop.. I’m having bad porpoising issues, no chine walk. Anyone out there have some advise?

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

I’m glad I had it or it could have been much worse

[@jobin918]

Brian Latimer How you like that 115 on the back? What type of prop? Trying to trouble shoot the issue with my new one.

[@poboyfishingthe2258]

adversary is dope

[@ladyfheart]

do you ever put anything to draw the fish?