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[@MillikenFishing]

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[@MillikenFishing]

You guys’ support is overwhelmingly amazing. Seriously thank you all SO MUCH for riding along through everything 🙌🏻 it’s been a long journey and I’m so happy you could all come along with me, because without your support none of this would be possible ❤️ THANK YOU!!!

[@TheAlexSuarez]

THANK YOU for being a mentor, entertainer, etc! You deserve every blessing!

[@MooseKnuckle8]

Go blow the competition out of the water!!!

[@BGOutdoors01]

​@TheZeppelin14 You act like he's the only one. It's the name of the game now. Even with FFS...you still have to make them bite.

[@chrisferguson5661]

​@TheZeppelin14 he's been doing it without the FFS for years. Why would he not use what EVERYONE else is using also?

[@jeffpickett9730]

@@TheZeppelin14 listen man, judging from your comment you don’t know much about fishing. It takes an exteme amount of talent and knowledge to do what Ben does. All live scope does is confirm the presence of fish. It takes knowledge of water temp, ambient temp, water conditions, weather, lunar cycle, life cycle, food cycle, local food source, plus 20 other things. Out of that you must figure out what they will bite and how to present it. Not to mention he spent near 40 hours pre-fishing this lake on his own time before the tournament. Live scope is just another aid like scent attractants are. If it were that much of game changer, every fisherman would be using it. So give the man some credit. There only one first place.

[@brandonmcsorley9579]

I'm not crying your crying. The moment he knew it was over is priceless! Coleslaw deserves an award for this video editing!!!!

[@joshmcpoil7444]

I’ve been waiting for this last video to come out! I told my wife right when you announce that you were going to fish the bass masters tournaments you were going to kill it and win several tourneys. You are a absolute hammer of a fisherman and you make amazing content! Keep up the great work Ben! Your the man!!!

[@ronmartin5971]

Well said. He works so dang hard at it. You can see the passion and determination so you know he will succeed.

[@12345tball]

We need the “After Party “ vid ! Fantastic job Ben and !!

[@canadianphil421]

Ya with that kind of passion the fish will be fighting to take Ben’s bait haha or just jumping in the live well

[@marlenemcintosh4178]

Why to go ben. You are the best.

[@jeffpatton2]

You have heard it a million times already but congrats. I think what makes this so cool is that you have brought us all along with you and I think a part of all of us feel like you are out there doing it for all us little guys. I think its just awesome. Ive been following for years and this is a culmination of everything you have showed us all. Thank you for taking us on this ride with you!! And don't take the foot off the gas pedal. Hammer down on these guys at every lake and do not settle. You can be the best, ever, man!!!

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Period. #ClassicBound

[@AZAngling]

Pack your bags for the classic sir!

[@jeffpickett9730]

BEN!!! We are so freakin’ proud of you man. You crushed it. WIRE TO WIRE?? Holy shit man!! Can’t wait till the Big One. I feel in my gut that you will have more than one win this season. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us man!!!

[@Robloxeditswithmeh]

Very few men have achieved their dream goal. You’re one of 5em. It’s been my pleasure to watch your success

[@NonMonFrere]

I drop a like everytime and try to comment. Years of absorbing your knowledge, trying to become better myself. Insanely (third-person) proud of the progress and dedication! Congrats!!!

[@hbkgoblue100]

Love seeing the emotion when you knew it was over. Just shows how much it means

[@mikerothwell2880]

Epic!!!!! What took you so long??? Lol... Fan for life!!! Great to see the family with you!!! Let's go!!!! What a dream come true!!

[@toddforsythe3109]

Damn man, from fishing spillways to save fish to fishing from a homemade raft….. To this! Thank you for letting us tag along for this journey! So happy for you. You earned it all. I was wondering to myself if at any point will he think to himself “I’m finally here.’ And then a few minutes later it happened. Thank you for sharing that with us. Congratulation Ben 👏🎣🎣

[@dennissigai2298]

Congratulations, Ben! It's been a lot of work and a long road. But sir, you are living it. MFer nation

[@joshuahicks439]

Man...the emotion...you can tell it was a life long achievement...my allergies are acting up...LFG...on to the next

[@jthetreasurefiend201]

Congratulations Ben. You've worked hard and taught us a lot. Good luck in the Classic

[@DirkDigler209]

Didn’t even have to break out the Cajun quail eggs had it wrapped up by 10:30 in the morning wire the wire leader dominated 2nd bass master open tournament in his career top five and then first place this guy is absolutely incredible I guarantee next year he’s going to be in the elites and the sponsors are going to be drooling over him he’s going to have 2 million subscribers and be the most popular angler going. Wishing you all the best. I just bought my 16 year old his first bass boat you’re his idol we love your content so much he was freaking out watching the wiegh in anyway I just bought his first bass boat that’s his own and I’m gonna completely deck it out with all 6th sense baits and MF’er rods for his birthday in June thank you brother you’re one bad MF’er

[@donaldpeterson2793]

I’ve never cried so much over a KZbin video in my entire life lol. I’m so happy for you man, God bless you and your family bro. God is love and this is ALL love. Beautiful man. I’m definitely going to do this after I get out of my recovery program. I think you started something here that is going to feed more anglers and ex-athletes alike and on top of that inspiration you’re able to make such a huge impact on society it’s amazing dude congratulations on the open.

[@caseystarkey5924]

I have absolutely loved watching your videos last 5 or 6 years. And seeing your career turn into what it has. The raw emotion you showed tells a hell of a story. Awesome win, now keep hammering. Aint done yet.

[@williamkempter9508]

So very proud of you sir. I’ve been watching you for over 5 years and your are the reason I got back into fishing again.

[@user-xg5dn5zr8f]

Man been watching you for years . I remember one of the first videos was you quitting your job to fish … now Years later your doing every fisherman’s dream keep up the work man , proud of you !

[@cooperbryant785]

Making me tear up man I’m so happy for you.

[@willroyce3157]

My heart is swollen! Noone deserves this more than this man right here! Congrats man we all knew you'd get it done! MF'ER NATION IS ON TOP!!!

[@michaelleonard6839]

Had to cast this one to the big TV. Tight lines and good luck to you sir. I don't even fish for bass but always seem to learn something new and relevant from every video

[@pat8638]

Great job. Congratulations! Small feedback - Hope you guys add a time stamp for each stop during the day in future tournaments. It would give us a better overall context and experience. 😊

[@rogerwolfe4647]

It's so freaking awesome you went from a KZbin fisherman to the best in two tournaments!!

[@jamiesonfrederick70]

I been waiting to see this man’s channel get over 500k for what seems over a year. Blew my mind that he hadn’t by now. Man wins one open, boom it happens! Congrats on winning and your channel growing! Wait til you finish the season. Your growth will be exponential!💪🏼💪🏼

[@stevephillips6973]

No one deserves it more than you Ben! You've been the best for some time and now it's all coming to fruition. Congrats! The cash is kinda nice too!

[@markockerman9989]

Nice going Ben! I think you are the technical bass fishing king . You are now officially LEGIT !

[@beamer_extremer29]

“THE M.F. Fishing MACHINE BM.” Awesome, I’m so glad that you included your family in ALL your, deep respect!

[@chadwright7614]

Congratulations Champ. Way to make your dreams reality. Best wishes moving forward.

[@briangreeno3822]

Three words. "Proof of Concept". You could teach a master class on reading graphs. Your willingness to use approaches others refuse. I'm so happy to see you get this. Also, want to thank you for leaving that emotional moment in your video. It's easy to forget the human element, but that moment really showed what this meant to you. Keep doing what you do. Can't wait to see the where your journey takes you.

[@robmcdonnell1]

It IS kind of crazy for long term viewers. I found your channel years ago when I was working a construction project on Offutt and was spending a lot of time in the Omaha area. You were just going fishing like a regular guy. I loved your videos with Josh. A lot of them were just 2 regular guys hitting banks and fishing for what was there. I'm really happy for your recent success. Congratulations man.

[@R.A.andTheOutdoors]

Congratulations on hard work, timing, patience, and persistence. Dreams do come true!!!! You deserve it, young man. OG subscriber

[@timwhite7048]

You absolutely laid it to em' Benjamin. Congratulations buddy. Keep givin' em' hell

[@aju241]

Ben is the MJ of bass fishing and I’m glad I have watched him from the jump! About to take over bass fishing and help the entire industry!

[@ryanbutler4232]

Im so freakin proud of you dude i started crying when you did!!

[@davidlindemuth6182]

I had the tears going. Not gonna lie

[@thomasmetzger9234]

IF YOU HAVE A HEART & SOUL THEN YOU HAD TEARS ON YOURE CHEEKS LIKE MYSELF !!! BEN IS A MAN AMONGST MEN IN THIS SPORT SO PROUD & HAPPY FOR HIM & HIS FAMILY !!!!!!!

[@michaelcox609]

Ben I've been watching and following you for about 6 years now. I new you where going to do great when you decide to fish the opens. I watched live feed every day and new you had already won before watching your videos. But still watching you fish in this video and now what you were going through when you teared up on the deck after catching the right fish. Just knowing you had just made your dream come true made me tear up like it did you. I tournament fished on and off for 30 years. I won a flw event in 2013 and had the same feeling. Congratulations and keep rippin lips.

[@tysonpeterson6119]

"Mr Bass" Ben, I've been watching you for years, including many years back in Nebraska, and I know how much you have wanted this and how long you have prepared for this, so from the bottom of my heart, Congratulations! This is truly one of the coolest days ever. I'm a former soldier, law enforcement, and now that I am retired a fully ordained Pastor so when I found out you were going to fish this tournament I sort of said many prayers that you would finish in at least the top 3. Lol, I didn't want to say #1 and look greedy! 🤣 🤣 🤣 But hey you made it #1 Champion anyways! Congratulations, you so deserve it brother! Pastor Pete.

[@jasperaugustyn5637]

Congrats Ben!! From UNO bass team to making the Classic. First class all the way!

[@ryanlacy6412]

Crying right now watching this vid!!! All I can think about is screaming your last name!! Milliken!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your family and your ancestors would be so proud!!! I love it!!! Milliken!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dawnparker2014]

Love the fact that you dont have the fancy wrapped boat, fancy wrapped truck, crazy sponsor Jersey and you are kicking ass! Keep it up!

[@metroplexbassaddicts]

We could see you being mentioned in the same conversations as guys like Ike, Skeet, KVD, and all the GOATs one day! You definitely have the potential, just keep chasing your dream man! Another great video as always! Congrats on the big win!

[@johnterrebonne8436]

A LEGEND IN THE MAKING, BEN! Man, I’m proud to be a MF’er that’s been watching you since the beginning……fishing hidden spillways and such.

[@jasonmathias9097]

Youbeeett!!! I've watched every single one of your videos for the past ....damn...5 or 6 years. So damn proud of you and all your accomplishments man. I hope I get to meet you one day. I'm in Illinois though. Whatever...congrats man. You're a beast. I knew you would pull it off.

[@luismagana2059]

Congratulations Mr. Milliken. My favorite part is seeing you get choked up after you knew it was over. Been a fan forever. And will continue to be one. Again congrats.

[@gregorymallory]

Way to go Ben. You're the best. Love the videos.

[@joshking554]

Congratulations Ben!!!!!! you have been grinding for so long! Even almost died doing what you love! Way to put in the work and catch some donks!!! I have learned a lot from you so thank you so much!!!!

[@robertmckinstry7282]

50years of fishin off shore is the best.

[@amateurmon5525]

Congratulations brother you deserve it all and so much more

[@MyChaoticFishing]

THE CULMINATION of countless hours behind the screen, behind the wheel, with a rod in your hand. KEEP IT UP MF’er 🤘🤘🤘

[@scottymagillacutty9363]

Love ya man! Congratulations! You’re the only freshwater guy I watch. I started off freshwater fishing but now I’m strictly saltwater but I’ll never forget where I started . Great content.

[@mrpaul6971]

When you can't help but to smile! Way to go brother! What a great Martial to be paired with.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Congrats. It’s kind of amazing to watch your success this year. Love the Orkin Commercial too! But the moment when you realized you were going to qualifying,a nd you needed a moment to collect yourself made me appreciate you even that much more. Even though we fish an entirely different technique, I 100% admire what you’ve built and how you’ve done it. Keep on rocking and making noise on the tournament trail. You’re a huge inspiration to so many anglers.

[@haroldrogers6566]

Again thanks for the journey. It’s amazing to see a boy in a man’s body reach his dream of fishing in the Bass Master Classic. We old men could feel the emotions when you had to sit down for a minute. Can’t wait till the next tournament journey. Thanks again Ben 😁👍

[@jeffjr8267]

Favorite video so far that moment of you getting choked up was the moment you knew your dreams came true ..comin for the classic

[@pinstripingbybear.]

@26:09 HELL YEAH BROTHER!!! im so damn excited for you my man, extremely happy to finally see you win what you deserve.... And thank you for not calling your fans wenners!!!! 🤘💪🤘💪🤘💪🤘💪🤘

[@callingallbassmorgan339]

Congratulations 🍾 man! You deserve it. Thanks for talking the time to bring us with you.

[@Gophacyerself]

Seriously, mad props on the fishing…but bigger props for having the kiddo in a vest on the dock!

[@bobhill102]

Congratulations Ben , definitely live vicariously through your awesome videos and so proud of you .👍

[@donalddavis5598]

Congratulations Ben! A great fisherman with great results! Great job!

[@stephenpaulson9043]

Best part is watching you realize your dream you have been chasing has come to fruition. Amazing to see and you out in the dang work Ben. Watched you win live and love watching it from your boat. Can’t wait to continue to watch your journey!

[@chaddmcgrew1265]

Great job Ben. Super proud of what you've made and become.

[@danhawkins3709]

Congratulations Ben! Awesome watching you work your butt off to make your dream come true! It's like the Marshall said, "You make it look so easy". Keep it going. Can't wait to see you at the Classic!

[@brandonhines9589]

Congratulations man! I sincerely think you are the next big thing in the sport.

[@jerrygirdner2753]

I know this is a little late but congrats man. You killed it. I'm an old Marine and I work outside for a living now so I don't get to keep up with you guys like I use to but I've been following you/watching your videos for a few years now, way back before you made your move to Texas . I remember watching you and your buddy fish Derby's and were whipping everyone up there in Nebraska and wherever else you guys fished! Again congrats on the win, on the Classic berth! And Congrats on making the Elite Series! Not everyone can even come close to doing what you have done this year. Best of luck in both the Elites and the Classic! Stay safe out there on and off the water. Semper Fi from an old Marine!

[@stevesutherland1490]

AWESOME Ben! Keep it up. Love seeing the family there.

[@chuckselleck4122]

Way to go Bud it's always awesome to watch somebody that I watch on KZbin achieve their goals and get where they're going awesome stuff Keep on rocking in this free world big guy

[@samsterling1462]

Jesus, Ben. Never thought i'd get goosebumps watching one of your videos, but seeing you hoist that trophy in the air......dang.....felt like a win for all the MFers out there. Make us proud, dad!

[@CN-df8gg]

I’ve been watching since I can remember. I’ve grown up watching you because your hilarious and from the same area I am. It has been an honor watching you grow and watching your journey. Can’t think of anyone else more deserving Mr. Milliken! Congrats!

[@eagles20jon]

What an amazing event so happy for you been watching for the last 6 years and it is truly amazing to see the transformation

[@jamesrose7657]

Happy for you Ben!!! You are a fishing machine and I love watching you work.

[@stephenhuelster1776]

Congratulations Ben. So happy for you and your family

[@wdchamp2389]

I've been watching since the I quit my job video.. I so happy to see you finally getting your shot at the big time... boat flips only big dog...

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

This Marshall loved you BENNY! Great work and CONGRATS CHAMP!

[@cheesyQUESO]

Congrats Ben! Stumbling onto one of your vids a couple years ago got me into the sport and I’m so glad you are continuing this journey! Cant wait for the classic🫡

[@larrybaysinger7312]

All the tiny creek videos, ice fishing finally got added up to this. Congratulations on a great job this week, and many more great things to come.

[@bradlyallen2763]

That feeling must be incredible. Congratulations Ben

[@madcowracing88]

Much Respect and Congratulations. Few live out their dreams. Keep on it

[@colewhitehead3385]

Ben I know I say this a lot your the best. To watch you the last 4 years from fishing docks in Nebraska to winning a spot in the bassmasters classic it's been an honor to watch you

[@AaronSForeman]

Awesome job Ben! Great video, thanks for all you do.

[@curtismerriman9956]

Been waiting my whole life to see a true champion born from hard work in this sport! Make your mark on this sport! Keep the focus, hall of fame or nothing!

[@danjaquez1379]

Congratulations young man. And thank you for sharing the moment on the water when it sunk in! Keep it real and good luck in the future.

[@robertrussell6466]

Extremely excited for you brother!! Congratulations once again … absolutely killing it Wish you and your family many, many years of more victories 🔥🔥…

[@robertdtimmerman]

Congratulations Ben. Very happy for you accomplishing this victory.

[@tonycarver1987]

I knew you'd be at this point from watching you pond hop all these years man! You better get a set of dumbbells in that boat and find time to use them because the amount of trophies you will be holding in the near future is gonna be INSANE! Keep it up buddy!

[@PlayinHookyOutdoors]

Congratulations Ben, glad we could all watch your dreams come true🙌

[@randyrhymes923]

I’m truly happy for you Ben! I can’t imagine how you’re feeling!

[@jbscott25]

Awesome job @MillikenFishing Congratulations can't wait to see you win some more tournaments

[@jeffreylankford6240]

Knew you would win soon proud of u man just started watching you about a year ago I kept asking myself why is guy not fishing professionally and now you are keep it going I know it’s tough out there but you can do it !!

[@LeRoyShow47]

Came here for the moment of realization that your dream was coming true. It absolutely did not disappoint. Congrats on the achievement and thanks for taking us along for the ride. I might be a 712...but in this case I can show some love for the 402

[@Tom-fu4cv]

Congrats Ben!! My son and I have been following you for a few years now. We're excited to see you succeed and grow your brand into what you've become. All do to a TON of hard work!! You earned it!! Congrats again.

[@jameswalker5579]

Mucho congrats!!! You nailed it, bro. That was awesome! You laid the wood to the competition. Much love to ya, brother.

[@darrellsanbornjr2088]

Congratulations Ben! Good luck the rest of the year.

[@user-em1oq5bi5j]

Absolutely amazing!! Congrats Ben.

[@michaelhancock46]

So happy for you Ben. Followed u and Cole for 3 years now. Mfer for life 🤙🏻

[@thericcardihomestead6337]

What an honor to be able to watch your journey over the many years. Not only have I learned so much about bass fishing from you, but to watch you relentlessly chase your dream come true is inspiring. Congratulations!!!

[@toddanderson8496]

Congratulations Ben you’ve earned this through hard work and dedication no one deserves to be on top more you are a true fish whisperer!

[@busyblazin]

Good for you bro. Accomplishing your goals is amazing. Not set the bar higher and crush it. I can't wait to watch!

[@joelmankin4209]

So happy for ya...I got a lil teary watching ya break down,love to see your dream come ture

[@W0RLDBR8KER]

We appreciate you Ben. From bank fishing till now. Thank you for the ride, lessons, and being an awesome dude.