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[@payne1725]

Going from watching you puddle hop, to moving to Texas fishing road side ponds to making it to the Bass Masteds Classic has been an awesome ride. Congratulations my friend.

[@josephbusciglio9260]

Almost feels like we are his best friends. IMHO, Ben is PROVING the AMERICAN DREAM is Alive and WELL. Hope to meet him some day!!!

[@TheTrident1982]

The way you qualified was like hitting a walk off bomb in the bottom of the 9th with two outs, and two strikes.......so happy and proud of you brother!

[@highjenks3d]

Good analogy, it really was this doesn't happen very rarely if ever it's destiny

[@mloll1121]

Been following BASSMASTER for as long as I can remember and can say that the most excited I have ever been for a season will be 2024 with you on it. Couldn’t setup better for you. Congrats and look forward to an awesome ROY race.

[@Leelandz]

“I'm picking up your sarcasm.”
“Well, I should hope so, because I'm laying it on pretty thick.”😂

[@egomaniac247]

I love that everyone else is out there in their sponsor gear and Ben's rolling out there in a Lakers tank top

[@tonyb-50]

Definitely love it(except the Lakers) gotta get the newly Texan a Rockets jersey!

[@DirtMacGurk1]

That’s because sponsors drop people who are right wing.

[@240LTS]

@@DirtMacGurk1... Are you saying (w/o saying) those that wear the "Brag Rags" are left or liberals? .

[@BittyFishing]

I told everyone of my friends that you would make the elites first year. I was yelling like my favorite football team won the national championship when you made it. Awesome brother!

[@PaulKing-h9m]

I bass fish 20x/year, put me on his boat with all that shit and I’ll win next year.

[@jerryhall437]

I love the fact you show the struggle , the break offs, the hang ups etc…. Congratulations on the Elite Series!

[@aaronhopkins2554]

I’m happy to see your confident, respectful enlightened communication with some that were just suffering a little ignorance… some time you just need speak up and let them know… and you did it with class.

[@trevormartindvm]

Another Nebraska boy here that grew up fishing like you did. College and kids put me off fishing for years but your channel has lit the fire in me and I love getting out now, especially with my son who is now 7. Love the content and your perspective, talent, tips, and knowledge of the sport. Could not be more happy for your success this year and can't wait to see you go higher. Trying to convince the wife we need to come to the Classic! Congratulations!

[@mitchdarra6199]

Way to grind hard Ben. You reach deep when you have to have that little bit more than others know how to bring. I excited to see the big goals reached. Proud of you, dude.

[@danramzinski2957]

Beautiful family,very happy for you! I’m an old guy, but I’ve learned a lot from you.

[@R.A.andTheOutdoors]

Congratulations, Ben! Well deserved. Thank you for the great content. Can't wait to see you in the Big Show!!

[@josephabeytajosephabeyta9305]

Never a doubt in my mind....kinda feels like " one of ours is being made " Awesome stuff

[@luismagana2059]

Congratulations couldn't have happened to a more humble guy. Ben I've been watching your videos for what seems forever. Learned so much from you. So proud of you.

[@adammulligan4776]

It's been a great year just watching your videos. Congratulations, man. I'm super excited for you!

[@bamadondon0495]

Ben.... To watch your progression as just an all-around Angler on KZbin from the days with the old white boat fishing with mystery tackle boxes.. And now here you are an ELITE B.A.S.S ANGLER!! AND AS IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH, TO PUT A CHERRY ON TOP.. YOUR FISHING THE (BASSMASTER CLASSIC!!!) You sir are a BAD ASS, the true undeniable definition of if you WORK, WORK, WORK, GRIND GRIND, GRIND .. AND HAVE THE SUPPORT SYSTEM OF A GREAT FAMILY AND SOME GOOD FRIENDS!! IT'S POSSIBLE! Fkn PROUD OF YOU BUDDY!!!! EXTREMELY... I've been following you for some years now, and you making it and watching it all happen from day one, going back years ago to TODAY is nothing short of amazing and shows you that hard work, determination and non-stop GRINDING FOR YOUR DREAMS CAN MAKE THEM COME TRUE!!! PROUD OF YOU DUDE.. Now go do what you do, and NEVER STOP BEING YOU MFR!!!✌️💣💥💯👊💪🎣

[@jonzimmerman798]

Been a follower and fan for years! It’s absolutely awesome you qualified for the elites and the classic! Congratulations!! Love the struggle in this video. You handled yourself wonderfully from what we saw! You deserve it brother!

[@luckyd721]

Congratulations Ben awesome awesoom fishing I live in NE UPer Michigan I am 71,yo and I am looking forward to watching you for many many years to come and I just think your a honest and great fishermen tell.cold slaw great work

[@kennybucholz5633]

I haven't been this stoked for someone in a BASS tournament since Hank Parker took the Triple Crown. Congrats brother.

[@hbkgoblue100]

Congrats. You earned. That last day showed what you are made of. Never quit, never give up, keep grinding. Built different. YOU BET!!!!!!!

[@FTB_WVU]

Love to see you standing your ground out there, some people just don’t have tournament ethics/morals but you handled that awesome, A+ job keeping your head on straight and getting it done! Congrats on making the dream come true! LFG

[@Railroad_Talk]

Love to see it! A true inspiration and a testament to hard work and dedication and putting in the time on the water to set yourself up for success! Congrats brother! Looking forward to next year!

[@keywestdonor6954]

I said before the season started that I thought you might be able to win it all. Might not have been, First, but qualifying EliteSeries first year is truly incredible. The haters call you a KZbin fisherman. This year, proves that you are a true student of bass fishing that also happens to make videos. Can’t wait to see you to study for your doctorate. I bet your Masters thesis will be awesome next year. P.HD. BOUND !!

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

CONGRATULATIONS!! So awesome. You fished great on unfamiliar water and came up 3rd. Very happy for you. You deserve it. I'm looking forward to your continued success.

[@MudAndRockJeep]

Ben I’ve been watching you for what seems like forever, first time commenting. What you have done is incredible. Congratulation! Keep it up!

[@briannelson6173]

It been a awesome ride, from watching you fishing in the best state on earth our home of Nebraska, to seeing you move to Texas. The series definitely had its ups and downs all season long, but stayed with it fished hard and made your mark. From one gampo to another. Congrats my freind and cant wait to watch you in the elites next season. Oh and one last thing when you going to get with Prof again. You guys are a hoot when you are together.

[@tomruth3258]

As a tournament fisherman and a MF'er, it was awesome watching you quiet the doubters, but more than that prove to yourself that you're a TRUE ANGLER!!! Congrats and can't wait to watch what you do in the classic and the Elites!!

[@tomruth3258]

As long as it comes with protection

[@francisboland6683]

OUTSTANDING! I’ve been following you since Nebraska. Cannot tell you how happy I am to see all your hard work and grinding pay off! Keep kicking ass and taking names!

[@obsessioniskey]

Congrats Ben. It’s been a blast watching you all year

[@quantumenigma1869]

Killing it. Been watching since you had your day job. Congratulations.

[@jamesireland9188]

Congrats on everything Ben really enjoyed the content never disappointed. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@kerryparks1979]

Ive been following you for several years now and see you here, show all the hard work paying off Brother!

[@jaywiles4609]

I love how you gave the derp bass some love showing it to the people keeping it real. Go get em

[@robbiewilliams7098]

Great job Ben and thanks for lettings us follow along. I really admire how your wife and kids are there at the tournaments sharings in the sucess and disappoinment

[@robbiewilliams7098]

What's that

[@mickybullard2867]

First time seeing the big fish man smiling from ear to ear good job man we are very proud of you you done it i knew you could should been in there

[@colewhitehead3385]

BEN omg congrats buddy. After all these years of grinding and ripping lips you have done it man. Im so happy right now i have been watching you for years and have used your baits, rods and reel combos, apparel etc. Please have some Bass Master apparel mad.

[@michaelhafey5670]

After everything this year you did it brother!!! Congratulations Ben, proud to have watched your journey and it’s got me all up in the feels, you deserved it for sure!

[@Sofree701]

Congratulations! I dropped one tear of joy for you!

[@michaeltrott4098]

Congratulations!!! Goes to show you can achieve anything you want with practice and patience!

[@randywagner644]

So frickin happy you punched your ticket. Started watching you when I was going thur my chemo treatment. It was something that kept me going so I wanted to thank you for all you do. Where did that dude that was sitting on top of the fish finish. Damn happy for you and your family

[@flounder3656]

Congrats, Ben. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great work Coleslaw.

[@flounder3656]

Sweet

[@YUCKDIESELTV]

Absolute legend, love watching your career progress and continue to grow !!

[@mountianmike5588]

I'll be seeing you on the ESPN! Crazy. Way to tell that guy off like he deserved. Congratulations!

[@chrishampton8842]

You handled the boat in your spot(literally) better then 99% would have, well done and from a long time MFer, congratulations on an amazing year and we all all looking forward to you in the Elites. Well done

[@TheClutt]

Way to go Ben! What an accomplishment! You deserve it!!!

[@BWOUTDOORS]

WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAS DONE , LONG ROAD BUT YOU HAVE MADE IT, PROUD OF YOU THAT YOU MADE IT.

[@ryanstarzenski3072]

So pumped for u dude! Can’t wait til next year!

[@joshualatka5851]

Congratulations🎉 I have been watching your channel awhile you deserve to be recognized! Keep it up, it's been interesting so far that's for sure!

[@codywolf5134]

Hell yea brother! Been watching you forever and you were one of the first youtuber bass tournaments videos i watched loved to see tour skill put you where it did! Awsome job

[@dontnonowuno9953]

So awesome..watched you from the early ,early days and your storyline has been fantastic.I remember posting when you walked out your office job thinking with your personality,talent,and obsession for bass fishing you had a good shot to make the tour ...I know your not a believer yet😉,but I saw God open up your pathway every year and you had the passion to keep walking.Way to follow your childhood dream with some heart.Inspired me brutha🙏

[@NonMonFrere]

Amazing focus and determination through and through, congratulations!

[@crespinmd]

What, a, ride man! Been so fun to watch your progress. Working hard to get there, but got it done!

[@Sam_FlippinLifeTV]

So much time money effort blood sweat and tears go into this. It's easy for emotions to overtake situations like that Or for both people to Keep tournament etiquette in mind. Great way to inform and handle the situation 🤟

[@davidmoyer8550]

Great job!! Congrats to you and your family.. crazy to see how far you’ve come.. living the dream brother.

[@johnnyvermin6305]

Awesome job man ! It would have been really easy to buckle after that morning and those break offs.. side note: I think we need a full time chase boat and live commentary next year via Slaw and Zark

[@EastTennKats]

Congratulations Ben🤟. Not a bass fishing fan but I enjoy watching you fish and your humor 😂

[@scottclark1168]

Congratulations buddy,so cool watching you go for your dreams,Congratulations to Cole to,what a journey cant wait for next year You Bet!!!

[@mlyness100]

Congrats Ben, bet you’re stoked for the Elites! We all know you can pull off an upset there! Tight lines!

[@georgeshreadiii8537]

I followed all year and was probably just as nervous as you were lol. Congrats and can't wait for next season.

[@mattdgguy]

Congratulations Ben! Can't wait to watch you in the future

[@curtisfawver8655]

Nice job! Guess I’ll start watching more tournament fishing now.

[@frederickfitzpatrick3165]

Wow! Congratulations dude! Been watching for years, crazy how far you have came. Good work and well deserved bro

[@coreyadger9577]

Great job, been watching u for years & it’s great to see your hard work pay off

[@Cadillacfire87]

Man, what a nail biter!! Congratulations, Ben!! I'm happy for you 🎉

[@haroldrogers6566]

Been waiting on this one boss. This is a long way from just doing videos and I still remember watching your going KZbin full time video and your wife giving her full support to that. You’ve impressed me. Great long road, and a new adventure ahead. Congratulations Ben, you deserve it with the risks you’ve taken. 😁👍

[@ryanschultz4119]

For those of us that have been following your journey. It feels like in a small way, we won too. Appreciate how you always speak your mind, and keep things real. Best of luck going forward, Ben!💯👊

[@EricAdkins-y7q]

Hell Yea Ben!! Shake and Bake Pal! Hope all goes well next year Congrats

[@Zipkicker]

Inspiration, congratulations, amazing journey to watch along the way. Well deserved.

[@MatthewRuther]

Congrats on making elite series, I used to watch you fish creeks and now look at you. Happy to see you grow

[@jessestyron3806]

Congratulations! Never had a doubt!! Nerve wrecking but knew you'd get there. Glad you took us on this journey and looking forward to seeing you continue to Rip Em!🎣

[@blakeherrmann9784]

Way to go man that's what's up super stoked for you and the family you have made all of us proud 👏. Can't wait for next year go in there Ster things up and get you one of them blue trophies. Them guys don't know what is about to happen to them. Stay positive keep up the good work. Thanks again for all you share with us go take a break you deserve it. Late.

[@2TallRTR]

Congratulations Ben, huge fan of the channel! Thanks for always providing so much informative content. Appreciate ya!

[@ClemonsBoats]

Congrats man! So fun to watch and very well deserved. Very much looking forward to watching you on the elites!!!!!

[@alanshovelar8146]

Congratulations man. I've watched you through all your tournaments and I'm delighted you've made it to the elite series. Well done man. You've proved the point I'm forever telling my son, perseverance pays off. When it's slow you just have to stay going ringing the changes until you nail them. Well done again. All the very best, from a Scotsman in Ireland 😁

[@Gascan26]

Just fricken awesome Ben! Can't wait to see you next season. MFer Nation.

[@jeremypinter9044]

Congratulations! Hard work pays off! Keep it up

[@zepedumb6043]

Hell yeah! Congrats Ben, we knew you could do it! From that win here on Toledo all the way to the Elite Series! Living the dream, brother 🎉

[@ZzGHOSTzZ29]

Congrats bro. Happy for you man crush it out there

[@trentknuth1]

Congratulations man I had faith from the beginning. Your knowledge and dedication to bass fishing is amazing, great job.

[@samphilipp4997]

Im going to watch the lock nest monster. You are a beast Ben and keep up the hard work

[@jimmysingleton9417]

Congratulations! Can't wait to follow your tournament series next year!!!

[@ogman3601]

Very nice job dude.. your knowledge of graphing and finding the right structure at the right time. Awesome.. please continue to do your tutorial vids. Enjoy

[@scottlefave6205]

Let’s Gooooo! Way to go Ben! I’ve learned so much from you by watching your videos. You Deserve all the Good Vibes that come your way! 🍻🍻

[@gregshelton4487]

Congratulations Ben🎣🎣 best of luck in the elites!

[@charlesmartin1262]

From sneaking into golf course ponds to the elites. I've enjoyed watching your growth. Thanks for taking me fishing with you

[@kennethnielsen6473]

Keep up the hard work! Love how you stay true to your roots! No flashy NASCAR shirts for you. From fishing the weekend tournaments here in Iowa to the big show Congrats and keep on keeping on!

[@biblebeltfishing]

Been following u for awhile. I took lots of your techniques and use them in my MLF events here in Tennessee. U always put out great content. Keep up the great work

[@thefishaddict5230]

Let’s get zark in the elite series next!! Nice work ben, the 2024 schedule sets up super well for your style i think, and i will be watching with the most excitement i’ve had since the days of denny brauer lol

[@brownleeoutdoors9132]

Your a legend bro you got this congrats on making the cut can't wait to see how far you go I'm routing for you so the way I'm sure we ask are

[@nicholashunter1706]

I’m trying to break my personal best while helping you increase your channel….in all honesty you videos got me using 13 fishing…thank you!

[@jessenewman1729]

Congrats on a hard grind and getting in to the elite series. God and luck were on your side.

[@Fishin4dummies]

Great job Ben you deserve the Elite Series! Get er done!

[@joshcabral5858]

Congratulations Fam!!! Keep on keep'n on and always remember where you came from. 👏

[@jimmieglass1242]

Great job Ben goodluck next year in the bassmaster elite series

[@benjimanphillips7642]

Hell yeah man I’ve waited for your video to come out to watch what happened and waited to comment so no one ruined it for me so glad you made it man you’re amazing

[@thefishingfix59]

F*** yeah brother! Looks like MFer Nation approves as a whole and you have a giant following due to your hard work, dedication etc. This video shows that perfectly. Bro you re-lite my passion for fishing and made me a full time 6th Sense junkie, all I can say is thank you! Hope one day our paths cross and get the pleasure of meeting you. Can't wait to watch you kick ass next year! Hard to hate on what you have accomplished. Killer job homes. Peace ✌️

[@ronmartin5971]

Glad to hear them giving you the respect you deserve Ben. I think this was just a warm up. Your drive and passion has gotten you to the Elite bro. #YOUBET #GRIND

[@jameshagen2848]

What a wild ride, Congrats Ben. You made the big leagues after all!

[@jameshagen2848]

@Benmillikenfishing.. please confirm

[@josephbusciglio9260]

Glad that you keep posting videos cause I aint watching you anywhere else!!! Outside of when you do interviews. PLEASE DONT STOP. your quality videos are SO MUCH BETTER TOO.

[@thedadbodangler7784]

Congrats again Ben! So we'll deserved! Kick some ass in the Elites Man!!