MLF Angler is Being Muzzled (The Bilge Podcast)

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@hookfynn82 10 ай бұрын

James Watson "Worldwide" is such a class act. always a genuine, straight shooter. that's a rare commodity this day in age in bass fishing

@DuaneSellers 7 ай бұрын

After watching this podcast I have a a greater appreciation for Chris and Trait. What they said about social media is spot on and the effects on our youth going forward are not going to be good for our society. I always enjoyed watching James and his no bullshit, straight shooting, fun loving personality. I now have a greater respect for him. I did not know he was a veteran and am proud to call him a brother. Anyone who writes a blank check for the sum of up to and including their life for their country elevates you to another level. I was disappointed to hear that he was only fishing another year. The MLF is not going down the tube because of James or most of the anglers. They had a format that worked and the viewers loved it. I no longer watch because of what it has become. James best of luck to you and I hope that we will continue to see you fishing for a long time.

@tancolepropertyrehab6108 10 ай бұрын

The entire fishing world was ALL IN when they showed up to a lake.......and fished. That format connected with 99% of the general public. And it was freaking awesome to watch these guys break things down and figure it out. That feeling is lost. HOWEVER....it's still fishing. And I still love watching. Just like I still love watching B.A.S.S

@stonehorn4641 8 ай бұрын

the feeling is lost because fishing is completely unaffordable to the vast majority. I bought a new Skeeter this year, the price on basically the same boat went up over 36k$ (Canadian) in 4 years. and that's just a boat. the cost to compete in the opens, tackle, rods, reels, hotels, a truck to haul it, fuel, the price of fishing is out of control.

@Steve-d8s 5 ай бұрын

@@stonehorn4641 your 100 percent right

@jobrandofishing 10 ай бұрын

The family met Watson at Redcrest in Charlotte Nc and he was one of the 2 that offered to get down to get a picture with my kids before they could ask. Stand up guy hands down funny as hell enjoy watching em live. Calling it since day 1 💪 Hate i missed the live but enjoyed it.

@JohnnyJenkins 10 ай бұрын

👏👏 good on Trait & those that agree that posing questions & problems is not negativity. That what adults do. It’s part of the process. I’ve been telling y’all this for months now. Anyone telling y’all about negativity is either dumb, incompetent, childish or bought off/ paid for & wants you to shut up, enjoy the show & keep consuming. These folks want the status quo cuz they’re paid & can’t handle someone rocking the boat that someone else provided for them.

@jimwhite3096 10 ай бұрын

Amen to that brother

@alexmoyer9290 10 ай бұрын

3 great people sitting around shooting the shit with genuine emotions, love this pod 😎 best episode yet

@Keystonemidget 10 ай бұрын

The reason the show was so great back in the day was how they would be walking you through in real time putting together patterns each day when they weren't prefishing, made it so information

@kevinvaughan2570 10 ай бұрын

It was even better to be in the boat with them and watch as they put the pattern together without any practice

@charliemartin4392 10 ай бұрын

That crazy about your dog. I was in my back yard on the porch smoking a cigarette and noticed something in my back yard that appeared look like an armadillo or something. This is Kentucky, no damn armadillos. Then he turned sideways and saw it was a little dog with no hair on his back side. He world let me get close, so I asked my wife or a kid to grab a pack of hotdogs from the fridge. Then i started throwing them towards him. At first, he thought I was trying to hit him until he realized it was food. 7 hotdogs later, he was eating them out of my hand. Well, that was 10 years later and he's still here.

@onafishinmission 10 ай бұрын

dude been loving the bilge. I met worlwides brother nationwide, but turns out on watsons bday he was on a toon with a banner and i was fishing right next to him not knowing. hats off to trait help our boy get outta that mess over on the other pond

@binkwood 10 ай бұрын

This is the BEST podcast on the topic of bass tournament politics on KZbin, HANDS DOWN ! Obviously Watson has been recently reprimanded for telling the truth and he was somewhat more reserved than he has been on other recent podcast interviews he's done, but this was still a good interview. To give an "old fart" perspective on something Watson brought up; Watson suggested endemic sponsors preferred their endorsees fished BASS over FLW, and I think time will show they prefer their endorsees fishing BASS over BPT for the same reasons. I don't remember the year but Ray Scott wanted BASS anglers to advertise BASS's sponsors over their own personal sponsors. Winnings and exposure generated by BASS wasn't worth selling out their own endemic sponsors, so the anglers rebelled and threatened to boycott the classic if Scott continued and Scott backed down . The anglers banded together an refused to ignore their personal sponsors and endorse BASS's sponsors. Along comes Irwin Jacobs and FLW and his business plan included a bunch of non-endemic sponsor money into his circuit and this allowed Jacobs to offer considerably larger payouts than BASS at the time. Jacobs did the same thing as Ray Scott tried to do and forced anglers to promote "FLW" sponsors over their own and greed on the part of the anglers lead to the selling out of endemic sponsors. That left a bad taste in the mouth's of endemic sponsors towards FLW and rightly so, and after the economic crash in 2008 the endemics left and smaller endemic sponsors didn't want anything to do with FLW and who could blame them? We're seeing somethin similar happening to BPT right now, the economy is in the crapper, and the audience BPT is going after isn't buying high dollar endemic products like boats, trucks, electronics, etc... and non-endemic sponsors are bailing.

@Striddefishing78 10 ай бұрын

Watson and GMan are two of my favorite fisherman....just love the way they live life. I love your podcasts and enjoy both of you guys during these podcasts, both of you are great, keep it up!!! Marry Christmas!

@ladysuds 10 ай бұрын

James’s description of basic training was spot on. I went through it in 72. Great interview

@Cbartlettbo 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic Podcast. JMFW needs a content team and podcast, love his energy and honesty he brings to the table. He could bring so much value by just hitting record and having chats like this with others in the industry. Love it and wish him the best! Looking forward to the next pods in the lineup, you guys are killing it!

@purewaterswva.5409 10 ай бұрын

Second time watching the one, definetly not scripted. It's really refreshing hearing you folks just talk on somewhat of a personal level.

@jamesclifton474 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service Mr. Watson. Took my basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1973.

@stephenwilliams5619 10 ай бұрын

Legit, best pod yet. I'm from way up in northern California and this one felt like a night around the fire, out deer hunting, cutting it up and 100 percent real.

@Zaldaingerous 10 ай бұрын

🍻

@kennethfieldsjr.968 10 ай бұрын

Best podcasts going right now, definitely. Keep it up 👍🏽

@keenanmoore264 10 ай бұрын

Documentary idea for Netflix: Deep cut coverage of the BASS - BPT - FLW split. With dramatic interviews, behind the scenes stuff, etc. Generate a huge buzz around bass fishing. All the juicy details no one knows about. And it ends with a happy ending of the two companies merging to form one superior bass fishing organization.

@fishingthe262 10 ай бұрын

World Wide is bigger than than the platform he fishes. MLF has stunted the growth of his brand. The only time I get to see James is on his Instagram or on a podcast. He could do more fishing The Opens or Toyotas.

@4johns573 8 ай бұрын

Love James Watson. Great man. Hope to meet him some day.

@JerrodStrickler 10 ай бұрын

Awesome job. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for your service sir. I hope you crush it this year! You all seem so down to earth. 🇺🇸

@jeremypefferkorn8640 7 ай бұрын

One of the best thing about the cups too was that there was no practice and we got to watch the anglers break down a completely new body of water

@ronsaunders4491 8 ай бұрын

I was Army as well at 19.There is some good ponds at Ft Sill.And the Refuge.

@edlafontaine2187 10 ай бұрын

Just a weekend guy but when I take someone oout I feel the stress of putting them on fish. Understand that entirely. Great show...James is always a hoot.

@user-em1oq5bi5j 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast. Can’t wait to get an uncut version after next year! JMFW 🎉

@Zaldaingerous 10 ай бұрын

Us too! Uncensored

@Bass1020 10 ай бұрын

Great show and World Wide Watson doesn't hold back! That is Awesome!

@doster59 10 ай бұрын

Very much enjoy these podcasts, Trait has such great questions, you too Chris, but Trait gets to the point!

@stevenjohnson9855 10 ай бұрын

Awesome show, I’m a big James Watson fan, he needs his own Podcast show

@davidcahan2978 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this show. Very interesting & enlightening due to topics you discussed. Supposedly growing the sport but pros getting kicked to the curb. Hope James has an awesome year & fishes in 2025!

@asianboi08 10 ай бұрын

Another 🔥 podcast again. Never disappoints.

@jessecooper9795 10 ай бұрын

Scr8 🔥

@tomphillips1532 7 ай бұрын

Chris, Just found your pod cast and your discussion about Nebo, glad to hear that he is doing well. We still have our black lab, Rowdy he is 14 years old now. Still rent the A-Frame Cabin and live on Delaware Bay. Enjoy your stories, keep up the good work. Tom Phillips

@Zaldaingerous 7 ай бұрын

Tom!! I always wonder if Nebo remembers his swimming buddy Boo

@davidharris4030 10 ай бұрын

World Wide caught my eye a few years ago. Ever since then I started following him on Instagram and just overall tend to like him.

@thelakecommander7632 10 ай бұрын

First time I ever met JW I was outside the expo at the Houston Bassmaster early in the morning waiting for everything to open. He had forgot his credentials and security wouldn’t let him in even though his friends tried to vouch for him being one of the premier co-anglersFinally someone was able to get him past security. But it was hilarious. Evidently security wasn’t a JMFW fan. Good Luck and I look forward watching you fish and interviews.

@Shawn_Lai 10 ай бұрын

Love the honesty and great questions.

@StevenCaldwell-y5v 10 ай бұрын

Loved that interview!!!!

@chaseasher606 7 ай бұрын

Oh boy I can’t wait to hear EVERYTHING Watson is about to spill after being disqualified! Trait I can’t wait to hear what you have to say as well!

@Glock-1 10 ай бұрын

I love James Watson he truly needs to start a KZbin channel!

@sicariofishing 10 ай бұрын

I could be wrong but I believe he once said he couldn't do the social media thing, on Scott Martins KZbin.

@kylefulton8439 10 ай бұрын

Best episode yet!

@dustinwalker8152 10 ай бұрын

James MFW Watson!!!! Chris and Trait thank you for this podcast! Can we please get Bobby Barrack on here too?

@jasonwilliams2324 10 ай бұрын

Just dropping a comment to boost the process. Good podcast!!

@bamadondon0495 10 ай бұрын

James could start a podcast EASILY, I could drive down the road for hours and listen to this crazy nut talk about ANYTHING in the world, and then I'd get pissed off that I made it to my destination without the podcast being over 😂😂. He's got it.. whatever "IT" is... He's got it!!!✌️🤙

@JohnProcell 10 ай бұрын

Worldwide is the man..#1 pro I'd like to fish with.

@keithtimmons378 10 ай бұрын

Amazing podcast! Any tour would be lucky to have James Watson. If I directed a tour I’d invite him to be a permanent angler. Wouldn’t even ask him to pay an entry fee.

@mikejones-nl3fg 10 ай бұрын

Another great pod! Keep up the great work! Thank you

@chadcannon4064 10 ай бұрын

James is so awesome! One my favs

@kenbragg120 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast! Watson says it like it is . First class individual

@davidallison976 7 ай бұрын

Good for Watson!!!!

@floridastrain8582 10 ай бұрын

LOVE James!

@kevinvaughan2570 10 ай бұрын

I was James boat official when he won on Center Hill.

@leejohnson4935 10 ай бұрын

I think the big elephant in the room with MLF and controversy is in the beginning it was sold as a no entry fee. Once they fed everyone that and then pulled it nothing has really improved.

@mtayloroutdoors 10 ай бұрын

I’m excited to get back to watching Chris chuck a big swimbait and spoon going for the W. This fishing “drama” has about run its course I hope, speaking as a fan of the sport.

@michaelbantam 10 ай бұрын

James had really good advice if you want something go work for it. Great show.

@izapitty1 10 ай бұрын

Another great bilge podcast - you guys are the only ones saying what’s real

@johnm2617 10 ай бұрын

😮 JAMES WATSON CAN NOT STOP FISHING TOURNEYS

@matthewkooyers6599 10 ай бұрын

James Watson is a supcool dude and kept it clean but we like the dirty truth cant have him loose more money for speaking the truth though best stuff ever guys tanks.

@ShaneJMcNair 10 ай бұрын

He's already won this Poker Hand and knows it. He's not going to show cards until the pot is loaded... Business 101 Bet $$$ his sponsors will follow him before they follow BPT, 💯 period. James WFW Watson... 🔥 Great podcast, Y'all 🍺🎣

@jamiejuicenewton3349 10 ай бұрын

Fun Podcast & James MF Watson is a real, 💯 Dude. All the best and much success to you both in 2024!!!!

@jeffporter100 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast!

@joshuadowdle6033 10 ай бұрын

I wondered about Nebo's name. I live near Nebo, NC home of Lake James, a great fishery in Western NC.

@joffrechampagne7908 11 ай бұрын

I feel for JMFW contractually, tough spot to be in

@troyrichardson4049 10 ай бұрын

Ive always liked james. His personality is great. And, hes a fellow veteran.

@kipstandley1294 10 ай бұрын

Great show y’all!

@20bowhnter 10 ай бұрын

Great show!

@sautterfishing 10 ай бұрын

Awesome episode! I love World Wide! He’s cool as shit.

@jeremyfarrow1166 10 ай бұрын

I think Rick Pierce would be a great guest on the show. One of the most knowledgeable individuals in the industry.

@StephenByrd-tg7dm 10 ай бұрын

Huge James Watson fan!

@scenkostix 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the story about Nebo. My boyfriend & I found a young dog also in bad shape at a boat ramp on Okeechobee. Took him home and cleaned him up and started calling him Chobee. Our situation was different back then so we couldn't keep him but we found him a great home and we still get updates on him from time to time. I always love listening to your pod but after this story I'm an even bigger fan of you two.

@jeffpearson5547 10 ай бұрын

You hit the nail on the head with the high school anglers. They follow those fishing influencers on KZbin and don’t know squat about professional bass fishing. I’m 62 and love bass fishing more than anyone on the planet.I follow every single thing I possibly can follow that pertains to bass fishing. I like the BPT the best because they have the most coverage. Bassmaster used to be the best. Their coverage sucks now. In my opinion they have went backwards but I still watch every second of it and know every single angler on both tours.

@bryanfranks6327 10 ай бұрын

Good podcast. So funny that y’all were ending it for about an hour. lol that shows it was a great conversation going on.

@cw4973 10 ай бұрын

This is a good one! 🤘 Idk why but for some reason youtube has un-subscribed me from your channel multiple times in the last couple months 🤷 Keep the 🔥 content coming 👌

@academicmailbox7798 10 ай бұрын

I keep hearing about some new movie where all the electric vehicles stop on the highways owing to some cataclysm. I guess that would include all those scopers who'd have to put the boat back on the trailers too. In the same event. That's my earth shattering observation about 2023 and pop culture. Thanks for the Bilge episode.

@justinlane9740 10 ай бұрын

cool Story, I have been to Mount Nebo.

@samuelschult985 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast but James the best part was your advice at the end 👍

@Mjones8383 10 ай бұрын

It really sucks that Watsons gag order was in place before Trait got to grill him

@joeg1709 10 ай бұрын

That may be the most popular idea for someone to develop, if MLF doesn't have some sort of copyright/intellectual property hold on it. Set up a Cup/select style series where people get a schedule of dates to hold and that's it. Then they get a text on a Monday saying be at this ramp on this lake on Friday and they go get after it with no practice and minimal info. As pure as it gets in todays environment.

@mattcollinsfishing 10 ай бұрын

Great show. You can see Trait’s business smarts shining on these questions. Keep it up!

@davenapier7821 10 ай бұрын

Definitely on of the good guys.

@jkent316 10 ай бұрын

JAMES "WORLD FREAKIN WIDE" WATSON!!! 💪

@shanebridges4388 8 ай бұрын

Hey guys , love your podcast ! How would I go about getting a autographed shirt or hat ?

@brianstraubmusic3994 10 ай бұрын

I got to admit I wasn't a big fan of Watson when he frist hit the scene. I thought he was to much of a smart ass but as I have watched him on a few pod casts I was wrong I like the guy now. He tells it as he sees it and I like that.

@EricRomines 10 ай бұрын

James said it best at 48:10 mark.. Don’t give away your truck and boat wrap. I wouldn’t wrap anything for less than what entry fees and travel expenses would cost.

@JMFWWorldwide 10 ай бұрын

Right???!!!

@mikecrossman4010 10 ай бұрын

Mlf is a way way better viewing experience in my books.

@mattjohnson1333 10 ай бұрын

James is a favorite for me and I think because he just reminds me of all my other brothers that I served with and from that standpoint he’s someone I could’ve wound up in a shit hole fighting for my life with and I love watching him his personality super awesome. I think he does a lot for the sport. And honestly I bet he moves more product than other fisherman however, from me personally, you guys don’t convince me to buy anything like I love the Village podcast but there’s never in 1 million years am I ever gonna go from Skeeter to Nitro? I’m sorry there’s no comparison you guys I watch you I will say this I will say this I will buy it I bought I buy the swim Bates because I use professional bass fishing as a tool for me as an amateur angler to learn how to catch better fish, and that I love and I love the fact that I’m not watching somebody’s scope do because I promise you I have a buddy of mine he doesn’t fish at all and I can put him out there on a Garmin and he can fish and Ned and put 40 fish in the boat but honestly that’s kind of like buying women on only fans, and then coaching men on how to meet girls, you knowit it it loses the magic anyway I’m getting distracted. I just want to say I think Watson is super awesome and when MLF loses him they’re messing up.

@TheREELBass_Dad 10 ай бұрын

The shift is coming! 🎥

@randymoore32 10 ай бұрын

The MLF screwed him over! The fans loves James Watson! I wont watch the MLF without James Watson!

@toddaldrich1936 7 ай бұрын

Watson for presidaent

@Zaldaingerous 7 ай бұрын

🇺🇸

@joshwhite9211 10 ай бұрын

James is hilarious

@andrewbrowning-gm7nd 10 ай бұрын

No one is talking about the economy and how it will impact anglers. These big sponsors will be the first to pull money when money and times get tough. Next year is going to be a major challenge for people. 2007/08 repeat is coming but bigger.

@Zaldaingerous 10 ай бұрын

We had a podcast lined up that would have dove into the boat market tightening up etc and how that affects everything. Bummed it didn’t get to happen

@andyd834 10 ай бұрын

Yep something your hearing more and more from everyone is how tight money is right now.

@farrzmd3038 10 ай бұрын

Covid and the economy, are the two things no one is talking about,I agree. I got into fishing because of Covid. My kids and i were taking daily walks around a lake because there was nothing else to do. One day my oldest asks “do you think there is fish in the lake?” So we bought gear to find out. Now we’re all hooked, but when buying gear I did not turn to tournament fishing. I don’t know how all these equipment companies will be able to survive. How many have jumped on the reel and lure deal because of sales spiking? Boats forget about it, I can’t even afford a fishing kayak because of the price jumps. Now it’s going to crash because there’s no more Covid fluff money. I can’t even afford the budget rods I was buying three years ago now. Rods that were $115-120 at retail 3 years ago are now $170-$200. I don’t care what pros are fishing or fishing in, I look at companies warranties now. What price can I afford to be locked at for warranty rod replacement. I’ve kept to a two bait system so I can try different techniques. But after looking at next years projected prices for lures, it’s back to clearance bins and Walmart for me.

@andyd834 10 ай бұрын

@farrzmd3038 everyone talks like this is just in the fishing industry. It's not, everyone's feeling the crunch. And also as a part of the general public I don't want pro anglers muzzled, if there's shady shit going on behind the scenes it needs to be known.

@farrzmd3038 10 ай бұрын

@@andyd834 couldn’t agree more about the crunch. Grocery stores is where I feel it the most.

@dustingrant2062 11 ай бұрын

Oh yeah this is gonna be good james never disappoints

@johnnyvermin6305 10 ай бұрын

Any tour should be fighting to keep Watson on and making up excuses to give him airtime. Dude is entertaining regardless of if he’s catching fish or not.