DO or DIE on The Coosa (The FINAL) - Road to the Bassmaster Elites Ep. 31 Bassmaster Open Lay Lake

The MOST CRITICAL Tournament of my Career! I HAVE to catch them in order to keep the dream alive and qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2021. Thank you for all the support this season 👊🏼
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[@thrillerbassinglmb7268]

Love the fact that your family and friends prayed for you before. It's always important to pray👍

[@richardjordan9092]

And why exactly is it important? God gonna come put a fish on your hook?

[@thrillerbassinglmb7268]

@@richardjordan9092 it is important to pray for safety and for his will to be done. If that means catching fish and winning, then its God's will. If he can't get a bite and nothing seems to be working, that's also God's will. I encourage you to do some research of your own in the Bible and it will help you understand it better 😁👍

[@richardjordan9092]

@@thrillerbassinglmb7268 what about all the horrible things going on in the world that people pray for daily. Gods plan?

[@thrillerbassinglmb7268]

@@richardjordan9092 Yes

[@jordanmathews1184]

Would you give your son to die for some sinners like you and I that question why praying is important I kn I wouldn’t so why is there even a reason to question he is Real and you will see one day poop pee even if it’s something small you will see god bless you and I hope you have a good day (god loves you)

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Scott, To hear your dad say son was worth it all! God bless

[@joevankilpatrick4010]

Watching you call your dad just made my day, It put a huge smile on my face.

[@kimberlycarr2928]

I found your channel a year ago after loosing my dad who taught me my love for fishing. Watching you do your thing and then call your dad made me bawl. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. God bless!

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

"I done made it to the big time... I'm sittin in a boat with heated seats... been fishin wih you all these years and you ain't never had heated seats for me... and that ain't right" 😂😅😂

[@jeremygilreath224]

Billy crazy as hell lol

[@bridgelaurie9490]

I died laughing the way he said and that ain’t right.

[@lydiipooh548]

Your 100% positivity is what makes you Scott Martin. We love you Scott! You’ll get your moment again it’s coming.

[@TylersReelFishing]

These new “smash like” live graphics are scaring me 😂

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

🤦🏼‍♂️

[@samwise001]

@@ScottMartinChallenge Could you tell me the song you used at the start?, i think i heard change it up??, awesome intro by the way. i'm just about to watch it and my leg is shaking all ready, i admire the quality you have, but that's the Irish man in me, peace, love and respect and a very Merry Christmas to all the Martin family

[@Him3uebd]

@tylersreelfishing I fish faith angler network and my last tournament I got 13th out of 103 and ways so you have any advice for coledo creek

[@riccardocarbo2479]

@@samwise001 That's a different planet. I think you mean the Martin family. :)

[@samwise001]

@@riccardocarbo2479 thanks "told you i was Irish lol"

[@joshharrison1536]

Seeing your fathers reaction is priceless, can’t help but put a smile on my face. After all you both have accomplished in the sport, he still get excited seeing you accomplish new goals! You both are great fathers and inspiration to the rest of us out here! Hope the new season treats you well and you are able to take home the win!

[@DrewBradstreet]

Congrats on completing your goal and qualifying for the elites! You're gonna bring a lot to that field of already amazing anglers. Can't wait to see how you do at Champlain next year.

[@genkill81]

I grew up watching your dad and now I'm watching you. I have to say besides learning a lot from you and your father I've continued to watch because neither of you are afraid of showing your faith. Keep up the great videos and hopefully many generations after we are gone will continue to learn from you. God bless

[@jonboatjonfishing]

i swear Billy is the funniest man in the world!! He was so emotional about the heated seats. Congrats though, SM!

[@whatsapoop]

I love Scott's videos but MAN, we've got to give a shout out to McCoy for the OUTSTANDING video editing. This young man is killing it on behalf of Scott and his team. The shots, the vids, the sound tracks, it's all just freekin' OUTSTANDING!! This guy has made it in the industry as far as I'm concerned. Great job McCoy ......... and good luck Scott, you have a helluva lot of people pulling for you dude.

[@billygottabass]

Stud alert 100%

[@thagfactor]

This editing is next level!

[@tobiahhuang2222]

tru

[@mikeybigfoot1354]

This is why I love Scott Martin's videos everyday is like a full length movie

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Update - We SMASHED 5k Likes...thank y’all so much! The team worked extremely hard this year. Huge thumbs up to everyone involved! Do me a huge solid and share the crap out of this video EVERYWHERE for the team! Thank you so much for the support! Love you guys 👊🏼 Also we have a SMC hat sale going on..and if you want the hat autographed we can do that. Check out the store - scottmartinchallenge.com/storefront

[@londonlocks1]

YOU HAVE THE BEST EDITING CREW

[@drewturnbull3483]

What a beast.👍🏽😤

[@godfreyjasonj]

I still need those TeamSMC stickers for my boat! 😁

[@godfreyjasonj]

First off love the opening. You in the black gives me chills dude!

[@82ndDon]

Thank you, Scott and crew. My son and I highly anticipate our SMC videos. Short winter then back at it again!

[@pheonix11983]

Scott, the production quality on these videos keeps getting better and better. Love it, and you keep me going back out on the water with these series you do. Thanks for all the extra work you put into taking us along with you.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Thank you!!!

[@mcspre3688]

Absolute film by Macoy

[@gregthomas5741]

Congratulations on making the Elites!!! I’ve followed your videos for the whole crazy season. Way to grind it out. Great editing on this video. McCoy knocked it out of the park.

[@adventureusa1682]

I’m 5 minutes in and it’s already one of the best edits you’ve ever had.

[@bodycount614]

Without a shadow of a doubt Scott Martin you and that team are the absolute best I have ever had the pleasure to follow along with. Great job on the elite and go team Martin!

[@Lucaspickleball]

As a 13 year old u r a big influence

[@markphillipsiii5186]

I agree I’m also 13 and he’s just a great man

[@Lucaspickleball]

Who can agree

[@rednecknbuck5266]

I can I’m 14 he’s a big influence

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

I always had Scott figured for 45 or so

[@jeremygilreath224]

Boys I'm 40 and him and his dad have always been some of my favorites

[@dicktrickle420]

Scott no matter if you win or lose i will always be in your corner I grew up watching you dad fish . You are awsome keep up the spirit

[@johnwright8640]

One of the best videos I've ever seen yall do Scott and I watch them all. Watched it on the big screen. Unbelievable editing

[@Glock-1]

How can you not just love Billy, he would be awesome to hang out with, and hey Billy I remember Dusty Rhodes!!!

[@Taymoney256]

Loved every minute of this entire series. Congrats Scott.

[@joshuanewsome5298]

Congratulations Scott. You deserve it. I mean there was never a doubt. How can the best bass fisherman on the planet not have a home? You had it in the bag the whole time

[@st.claireric4587]

I havent just followed you this year iv'e followed your whole career starting with (Flw co Angler) Always wanted you to be on the Elites now you've done it Congrats...!! 2021 Road 2 the Classic.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Thank you!!! Can’t wait for the next chapter

[@markfulwood7415]

Congratulations Scott! You are such a true professional. A man of faith, family, and such a great example of what role models used to be! Can't wait to see you tear up the Elites next year, and bring that Classic Trophy back home to Florida, where it belongs!

[@rsherwood6806]

Billy really shined in this video! Apples.

[@johnfriesenhahn4866]

Congrats to you Scott! I loved the call to the GOAT letting him know you made it. Prayers are the answer.

[@BassmasterOfficial]

✅✅✅ good Opens season Scott!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Thank you!!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Scott and team, seeing this vid was one of my best ever Hanukkah gifts! SCOTT, YOU DID IT ---- QUALIFIED FOR THE ELITES! I love watching your vids and this series has been a nail-biting adventure for 👍. Seeing you call your Dad "first" was such a SPECIAL MONENT! Hearing Roland Martin yelling "WOO-HOO" praises to you was everything we've been waiting for. Scott, you desrved EVERY MINUTE of it all --- VICTORY IS SWEET!

[@Eric_Estes]

Best editor every working on these vids! Congrats Scott Martin on a great Career and awesome KZbin Channel!

[@rinaldoboersma8083]

See i am a full time earth moving mechanic and on standby most of the week...some times is work from 5 am till 10pm for 2 weeks straight.I have been following you for about a year and a bit now.I only subscirbed now for some dumb reason but yeah. The way you thank the Lord on fish that mean alot to you and also the way you keep believing when things do not go as planned touched me in a hard way. I was not the biggest follower of the Lord but the way i have seen you follow and believe has opened a new door for me and i want to thank you for that.Keep doing what you are doing man you are awesome!

[@tcheng6951]

At 8:22 when the music started it gave me the chills. Love blasting off in morning.

[@jusanglin]

Absolutely love this. You worked your tail off this year and am so happy that it all paid off. Highlight was your wife and friends praying for you. There is nothing greater than that and no more loving thing someone can do for another person. Congratulations!

[@markphillipsiii5186]

We need to start a gofund me to get billy heated seats

[@1torawi1]

Yes!!!

[@gregdavis6605]

1,000 likes and a GoFundMe will be set up for Billy some heated seats

[@billygottabass]

okay, alright, I'm good with that! :)

[@tedwo4990]

Congratulations on making the Elites Scott! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@yoporch]

Love Mini Scott telling us to smash the Like Button!!

[@elitegb7206]

Awesome intro and video!! I can assure you they aren't the only ones praying for you Scott! Go kick ass! 👋👋

[@thebibleisright100]

Congrats on the cut! You made it dude! This is it man gonna pray with you guys man!!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

🙏🏼

[@bthivierge]

I've spent so many years watching the Great American Fisherman yell out "WOOO SON!" on TV but it's really special to hear it over a cell phone directed at his actual son! Congrats Scott!! 👍💯

[@IAmShaggy]

Billy again winning the best supporting character

[@wildlifeexplorers2260]

Congrats Scott on making the Bassmadter Elites. You've worked hard for it all year . Just goes to show that hard work does pay off

[@tnbasser1995]

Congrats man on making the Elites..u will do well

[@kevinsheddrick2757]

I could watch hours of these tournament videos like this! And I LOVED the prayer group that started you out right!!! AMEN!

[@DavidMccallister65]

"This is retirement toothpaste" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@midalabamabassintv]

Awesome video Scott. And a job well done man. Enjoyed being out there with you guys!🔥🎥

[@shadow_frostbite]

I'm throwing a like down before even watching 👀

[@traestuart384]

Agreed, he pretty much covered everything I liked in the first few minutes. Fishing is just the icing on the cake!

[@andrewgilmore3186]

Mini Scott - "Splash the Like Button, Splash the Like Button, Right Here" That was hysterical ! Thanks for all the great content this year. Congrats.

[@tannerherndon5109]

How many likes for Billy to create a KZbin channel so we can follow him next year as well?

[@charlesowens4864]

Scott you’re awesome man. I was reading some of my Dad’s old bass fishing books and saw your father in there. You’re just like him. I think it’s cool that my dad used to watch and follow your dad and now I am watching you. Thanks for the content, you’re my favorite angler.

[@fivekeepersfishing9050]

Man, real talk! I checked the weigh ins like every 30 seconds to see if you made it. Total class act man. Kept up with you for several years now and can definitely contribute some better angling to you. Congrats! Your family prayer came through! Glory be to GOD!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Thank you sooo much!!! 👊🏼

[@fivekeepersfishing9050]

@@ScottMartinChallenge no problem, if it was meant to be it would be and it did! Now go get a dang classic! If you get a chance.. make a friend with Welcher! He's my boy!

[@kennethdennis9335]

A nail biter to the end!! Congrats Scott!! It was a hard fought battle. I feel for the rest of the guys. Everybody worked hard and you all deserve to move on to the Elites. Thanks for taking us along for the ride this season and can't wait till next year!! Way to grind it out!!

[@LA_Knight17]

Scott, I watch the intro to this video before every tournament I fish, It still gives me goosebumps, but absolutely gets my mind in the right direction Everytime. I appreciate your humbleness and ability to keep fighting. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your journey with all of us, I look up to you as do many of us, You have taught me a lot about fishing, but more important you have shown an amazing example of what a God loving Father and Husband should be, thank you for that, looking forward to 2023, especially that first Elite event 😎

[@therealjt7874]

Congratulations Scott. I appreciate your class, and the humility you show. You earned it. Big things to come. Stay hungry .

[@mulldrifterz6469]

After catching a bass with just a plain hook it would've been a crime to have not made the Elites. Congrats Scott! Can't wait to see you absolutely crush them next year. As the Road to the Elites closes, the Chase to the Classic begins. God bless Scott :).

[@stephenlatimer1428]

billys special effects on the spinner bait was damn😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. then theres the heated seats call. billy ur one special person who can brighten the worst day, thank you. scott once again well done on the elites in 2021. to team smc, well done🍺🍺. by the way scott u r a gud student👍. cheers.

[@1001gator]

1 hour vid! Came to watch highlights but a great video had me intrigued the whole time. Congratulations Scott! Now go rock the elites.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

That’s awesome..wasn’t sure if everyone would dig the long vid. We worked extra hard to make it interesting

[@BassandFurious]

Somehow Dusty Rhodes and sensodyne made it into a scott martin video! 🤣🤣Awesome!! Congrats to you Scott you are the man!!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

😂 billy loves dusty Rhodes

[@DaveG875]

Congratulations Scott! Awesome video! I know Andy Hribar He was in the Minnesota federation bassmasters club Hawghookers then Prior Lake hooksetters back in the day Good Fisherman! Good hook! Good luck next year Andy your old fishin buddies will be following you next year Bro!

[@calebhughes4482]

Congrats Scott! Been watching you for the last several years. Always enjoy your videos and you're a stand up guy. I admire your character the most. Go get the Classic!!!

[@RisenSonAdventures]

To all 5 of you, great year and you all have taught me so much. The positive attitudes that each of you have inspires me to continue to encourage those I fish with on the Kayak Tournament circuits and fishing in general. Our season starts in January on Lake James NC, a clear water lake with smallmouth, and largies. Scott congratulations on the Elite but to you my friend you are already an Elite fisherman. To McCoy, great job on filming and editing the content. Until someone sits down at the computer and attempts this they will never know what goes into the making of these master pieces of our lives on the water. Risen Son Adventures salutes you my friends and cant wait for what's to come.

[@treygulley]

I saw you finish 5th in points and I thought you were out then I finally finished the video and I teared up a little when you told your dad you qualified, I was so happy for you reaching your goal no matter how hard it got! Congrats Scott!

[@cobbfishin]

Great Video!! Congratulations on qualifying for the Elites. Looking forward to being able to consistently pick you for my fantasy fishing team this upcoming season.

[@drewvaughn4946]

God has blessed all who get to chase these beautiful creatures he created with a blink of his eye! Nice to hear all of the support prayers your family gave you for this tournament!

[@michaelsurratt465]

Congrats on the elites Scott! Enjoyed the series. Shout out to McCoy the editing is next level. Looking forward to following along next year. Hopefully the rest of the SMC gang qualifies then!

[@markminor3921]

Thanks Scott and crew, I look forward to all of your videos. You guys keep it real.

[@dirtracinfan1]

Congratulations Scott, enjoyed all the videos, calling Mr Roland and sharing that with everyone was awesome! Good luck in the Elites, my son and I will be watching!

[@chaseshaw3913]

Your killing man!!!! Your videos have turned into a movie. Great work from the boys!!!!

[@stephengrussing4119]

I CANNOT wait to see you on the elites next year congratulations. Tremendous inspiration you are achieving your goals in a upside down year. Great job Scott!

[@bryanpeterson3714]

Sees the shad down his throat and grabs the paddle tail swim bait. Nice move bro! I’ll be rootin for ya!👍🏻👏🏻🎣

[@bassinRN]

Been binge watching your videos and the best take away I have from them is your fearless acknowledgement of God and Jesus Christ, thanking them often and after every fish. As a Christian, this warms my heart. You sir, are on the right track🙏

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rogbass]

We are so lucky to be able to see a Master Angler at work. Incredible grind in a very harsh year. Here it is the last tourney. Careers on the line. What does Scott do. He wakes up and makes sure that he includes his friends and fellow competitors in his last tourney video of his short but sweet Open career. THIS IS WHY B.A.S.S. will dominate the industry. Because they have the Good Souls Like Scott Martin. God Bless. Enjoy life man.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

The most amazing comment...thank you!!

[@matthewrodriguez4073]

Man, I found your videos earlier this year, and your Tournament videos really show how hard it is to do this professionally. Love the tournament videos, can't wait for the 2021 series!

[@mattoliver2688]

Can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you Scott...you've worked hard all season long 😁

[@bassmanlumpy5370]

What a great video! Beautiful editing,great content and great people! I loved the call to your Dad, classic! Congratulations on making the elites!

[@adamcawthon]

Great song choice at 36 minutes, McCoy!!

[@chill843will]

Congratulations! Been watching you for years. I truly Love the Elites; I'm glad to see your part of the family. I wish you good luck and I know without a doubt I'll see you in the 2022 Bass Master Classics. 👊🏾

[@johncharlet660]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. Congrats on making the Elites, the hard work you put into it and your faith allowed you to be blessed like the champion you are. Look forward to you holding up a blue trophy next year. Thanks again.

[@smithvegasbassassassin9406]

Awesome season Scott! Way to get it done and can’t wait to watch you fish the Elites in the 2021 season! You, Castledine, Upshaw, and Hallman are some of my favorite professional anglers! Great job to everyone!

[@zackerywright5370]

Awesome video. Congratulations Scott. Tell Billygotabass good season. Can't wait for more tournament video's.

[@wayneosmon1687]

and jimmy houston its exciting to watch your daughter growing up you have taught her well keep it up

[@rogerlavigne4817]

Miss Brandon but mc coy is killing it with the editing. Have been watching for a couple of yrs. now. This season is probably the best and they keep getting better

[@davidogden8370]

Thank you Scott , its been a tough year ,, watching your dad for so many yrs its like watching you grow up , cant wait till 2021 you and pops on the lakes ... Thanks again Scott.

[@perryflowers8125]

Been a tough year, but was great to get to watch you and all the guys each and every tournament. Congrats to all the guys on the year, but HUGE Congrats to you Scott for making it where the Martin name started. Now it's time to make the Elites yours. Keep up the great work man!!

[@seldom8943]

Congrats on the Elites. Love all the videos and all the work that goes into them. God bless

[@merrickmcclure6058]

Congratulations sir. Proud family moment. Good luck on the elites and pulling for your Classic Championship and Angler of the year. God Bless

[@donnyashmore6583]

Do or Die no matter the outcome you will always be my favorite. We always have to remember that we are not in control but you already know that, Scott win or lose you are a winner you put god first and your family loves you and supports you and that's a win.

[@jimmypowell1283]

Congratulations Scott great video and good luck in the Elites. I’m living my dream thru you guys and your videos.

[@jarrettmoehlman6469]

Congratulations on making the Elites you deserve it Scott.

[@foggybottombbq2738]

Awesome!! Cool to see all the team’s support for you making the Elite’s. It has been educational and entertaining to see the year on everyone’s channel. Thanks for sharing all the hard work. Best of luck in the 2021 season.

[@perryrushing5089]

Yep. Absolutely the best so far. The best part was that the story was told and it is “ real” ! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see next years video series on your way to the Classic.

[@brewtankoutdoors1432]

Awesome vid.. tht was like netflix documentary quality.. unbelievable shots..and telling the story of the season to this point..to set it up..jus really next level..

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

THANK YOU! I t would be awesome to remaster the season for Netflix

[@fishingwithjett5373]

I truly enjoyed watching this series with all its twist and turns. Billy straight cracks me up. Job well done guys!

[@the4clapacs]

Love that God is a big part of this and your family and friends are praying for you! Your the man Scott!

[@TheJTTaylor000]

Congratulation Scott!! ✅ off #1. Now on to the next goal. I can’t wait to another SMC season. Now get some much deserved rest. In “rest” I mean relief of all the pressure you’ve endured all these months. We know you go nonstop. May God continue to bless you and your family. OH!! And Billy.

[@cheogondar8269]

Billy really makes these videos funny. Guy seems like a trip to fish with.

[@shannonwoods9056]

Really enjoy these videos Scott, keep them coming! Great work Jacob and Macoy!

[@nickcavazos5718]

Job well done scot! I can't imagine what it was like to go through everything it took to get it done 1st run. Congrats man, I am super excited to see you mix it up chasing those big bites on the ELITES. And with the other names that left and are coming back to bass in 2021...... it's going to be a hell of a show.