Dakota Ebare "Bye Bye BPT, hello BASSMASTER Opens"

Dakota Ebare blasted his way through the MLF ranks to make it to the top level of the organization, the BPT (Bass Pro Tour). After two killer seasons on the BPT and over $700,000 in winnings, it looked like he had set himself up for a long career in the BPT leaderboard. Most would have stayed the course, but out of nowhere he has decided to step away from the BPT to fish the Bassmaster Opens in hopes of qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series! Ballsy is and understatement, but if anyone can pull it off he is the man to do it. We can't wait to see what he does with Bassmaster!

[@c.rabalais4941]

Class act right there that’s winning at life and winning on the circuits. Rare find these days and refreshing to see in the sport again,

[@chrisrhame6364]

Nice job guys. Sounds like he has prayed on this and this is the right decision for him. I’ll be pulling for him this year for sure.

[@markedwards6106]

Great pod

[@WildOates]

Can’t wait for this one.

[@fishingwithford4992]

I hate all the trailering that the team tournaments allow now. Bring numbered blast-offs back...

[@davidgarner4716]

Michael Lewis the beer man

[@thejuicepodcast278]

I knew someone would know his name. Thanks

[@truckinallday]

Are you guys on Apple podcasts? I can’t find it for the life of me.

[@thejuicepodcast278]

Not yet. We should probably go ahead and set it up though. Thanks for listening!

[@captainron3494]

listen I played the game am a old dawg player and been life long cowboy I said it in Nov. they had no chance to win in playoffs simple the hint because I know defense played LB SEC IF U CAN NOT STOP THE RUN AND NOT CAUSE TURN OVERS THEN MY COWBOYS WOULD LOSE.. COWBOYS NEED A BIG MAN DEFENSE LINE AND A COACH TO COACH AND NOT BE BUDDIES PERIOD SAD SAD

[@davidfuller4984]

Boys he’s special🥲

[@toddmccollum8075]

I still want to know what happened when your boat went down and they didn't get you another one to finish with. Aoy contender!?? Anyway...im a fan! Goodluck Brother! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@thejuicepodcast278]

Us too!

[@toddmccollum8075]

Seemed strange to me? I've seen them take a boat to Wheeler when his went down in previous years?

[@c.rabalais4941]

Pretty sure he woukd have been AOY

[@byronbrush9030]

Dont worry...im sure next year is yalls year 😂😂😂😂

[@alltree78]

I dont get why most people are against B.P.T. Ive read all kinds of reasons and none are legitmate as far as B.P.T. being a overal bad thing? Its great for the fish, no doubt about it the best fisherman as of this erra now love it. Also, not Dakota, because hes been doing great, but most anglers that go back to BASS, (which i have no issues with either) usually are on the decline in bass fishing in general.

[@thejuicepodcast278]

The common issue seems to be the uncertainty. The BPT has made major changes every year. From every fish counts to heaviest 5 and now back to every fish. The recent announcement to cut the field down to 50 in the future, then changing their mind again to 65. BPT lost a few of their best guys this year, Dakota Ebare, Jordan Lee, Cody Meyer. BPT is clearly a great platform to fish and make money, but it’s also clear that several anglers fishing it aren’t happy. We will certainly still watch both MLF and Bassmaster as we are fans of the sport

[@alltree78]

@thejuicepodcast278 Yeah i can uderstand that for sure. I guess on a good note, if theres 2 top series, theres more chances for anglers to be at a top level. But i didnt know they were going back to every fish, i definitely like the traditional 5 bass bag.

[@thejuicepodcast278]

I like 5 heaviest too

[@williamstenchever5178]

Llama

[@BenC-77]

First time watcher of y'all's podcast. Dakota Ebare walking away from $$ to avoid negativity in his personal and professional life is amazing. That kind of example is the one that needs to be highlighted. He already won! Good stuff fellas!

[@davidfuller4984]

Sounds like BS to me

[@BenC-77]

@davidfuller4984 I'll admit that it's NOT what I expected to hear as the reason...but I'll take him at his word because I have no reason not to.

[@robertgallacher7214]

Viewing figures for the opens going to be just as high this season with Dakota fishing. Great story to follow. Don't worry about not fishing against Wheeler, he will be in the Elites within 5 years, so will Connell.

[@andrewbrowning-gm7nd]

He is a stick, hope he makes it to elites his first year.

[@Kylewatchesstuff]

Well this Pod was excellent timing, y’all got the exclusive!

[@thejuicepodcast278]

A little begging goes a long way

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

I've liked DEB since I 1st saw him. Great attitude. Saw where he credited his mom for his fishing. Wish someone would ask about that.

[@caderudiger4038]

Great podcast! “Lookin for a dog to kick on a dock somewhere” had me laughing 😂😂

[@robertschurg6228]

One common denominator of professional fishermen going back to basis is how they miss the crowd at weigh-in when they pick their fish up and the drama and everything like that. It would be like any professional sport where take Major League Baseball two teams are out there playing and there's no fan noise and that's what they want .

[@JamesWilliams-dy8po]

Ya’ll just need to quit fishing and focus on this podcast…I enjoy watching ya’ll more than any of them. I love how ya’ll dig into each other throughout the cast…hilarious! Good job guys!

[@thejuicepodcast278]

Appreciate you watching! We have a lot of fun doing the podcast

[@captainron3494]

opens is the hardest from local hammers to best of the best

[@shawngearinger7768]

Michael Lewis, kick off return man. Great show!

[@joshuagreene9976]

Juicey!!!!

[@TheTrident1982]

Mad respect, the Elite Series and the Classic are what it's all about. Hope he achieves both