MLF Format Changes for 2023.... I'm excited!

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Your paying entry fees, now a 5 fish format. Seems like a good time to use that legend exemption and get back over to BASS and get that 3rd Classic. 🙏

[@agpicker481]

Hope the rating plummet. Every fish was awesome.

[@swimbaitonaprairie9359]

will be exciting with score tracker with this format too Good Luck

[@Davo2233]

I really like the 5 fish format. Unfortunately, like all pro fishing, I refuse to watch in any format until there is a technology limit put into the rules banning foward facing sonar and 360 sonar. Its boring and takes a lot of skill out of bass fishing. I understand that as long as one has it all must use it to remain competitive. That is the tournament organizers fault and if more people who are opposed to said sonar would quit watching on tv and internet, they will be forced to ban it and cap technology where it was prior to either FFS or 360 was allowed.

[@westbygodventures]

👎👎👎 definitely not excited about this change. The every scoreable fish format is so much better to watch.

[@Daltonbrake]

Agreed another 2 hour recap show to watch now like bass

[@raymondpadilla65]

i like the every fish counts more exciting

[@Daltonbrake]

Exactly. Go fish bass if you need a 5 bass handicap. Not that JLee does. Have 0 interest in the team crap never cared for the cup junk either

[@jrpadgett7441]

MLF just torpedoed itself just like NASCAR did 12 years ago. Nothing like going from something exciting to being just like everyone else.

[@hookfynn82]

"well, well, well... how the turn tables..."

[@castmastersoutdoors7762]

Excited ???what else can you say... Of course you are your missing Bassmaster like the rest of them .. MLF gave you guys false hopes anyway...

[@olgeezer1177]

I loved the way it was. I almost never watch BASS. Boring compared to MLF .

[@fredjeannemartz4506]

Two Events in, personally I think it Sucks. Stopped watching Red Crest into Day 2. Guys getting up to 12 lbs then quit fishing. Before you had to keep fishing to stay ahead.

[@HunterThomasFishing]

much better

[@michaelb2186]

MLF will lose viewers as the every fish counts format was 10x more exciting. Just my thoughts.

[@scottwood4055]

Now it just like every other tournament !!! No thanks

[@TCCardz]

How long until MLF and B.A.S.S. merge?

[@coreygoins1986]

Why would you go backwards. If you wanted five fish limits just go back to Bass. Just my opinion, I believe it was kool an new with the first format.

[@jdubya3498]

I understand peoples frustrations and mixed feelings about the change from the every fish counted to 5 biggest/best. 1. If you’ve been around fishing and tournaments for any period of time 5 best is really all you’ve known 2. However, if you’ve gotten accustomed to and preferred the every fish counts format there will be something for everyone. Both scoring formats will still be in use.

[@stevenpost5010]

5fish my arse. Leave it alone.

[@kevinrevay4199]

I think they're in trouble. they change every year. still boring

[@wesmclaughlin9369]

Like the change, quality is always what should be sought after. People wanting to learn and see how yall figure things out will be better in New format. Watching someone stare at livescope all day is not teaching anyone anything, just my opinion.

[@mikebailey2119]

I think MLF took a big step backwards and it will hurt them financially and will loose fans. For three years I have been watching on live stream and have spent hours watching the exciting every fish counts. Even attended the Red crest championship in Oklahoma at Grand lake. Now I have no interest in watching at all. The president of the anglers said the anglers wanted the change because a few anglers like Jacob and DC were to hard to beat in the all fish counts format.

[@dustinwalker8152]

This is weak. As a fan, at the highest level of bass fishing the every fish format is what made me a fan of MLF/BPT over the BASS elites. Now it doesn't really matter and there is no real draw to one over the other. It's literally watching 2 organizations do the same thing on the same bodies of water at different times. Bummer.

[@tylermiller6271]

Man I wish I can fish professionally I love the bass fish but the only thing I have right now is a kayak but I am trying to save up money to get me another truck and a boat but hopefully one day I get to Fish some tournaments where I live

[@jerrellbrewer9077]

I really will miss every fish count because it added another level of drama suspense but honestly guys that did well will still do well!

[@jesusreinoso8271]

I know I maybe older but, still hate it. Not a fan at all. Nothing against the anglers. Big fan of you and some of the other guys.🙏

[@butchworley]

Hate it. Not worth watching all day as in the past. Now get to watch y'all catch fish all day that don't count. Boring

[@southernoutdoors6037]

Do you like your odds better in a 5 fish event or every fish counts?

[@FishinwithPoohpaw]

Every fish counts format reached a large audience, MLF is going to lose a lot of followers that aren't tournament fishermen. The edge of the seat excitement will be gone and so will a lot of spectators.

[@totaloutdoorexperiencetoep1224]

I feel as if this comes as a last niche effort to make this successful and profitable. Maybe I’m looking at this change completely wrong… but as a business owner I wouldn’t change a part of the routine of what separated me from the “other company” unless the business is bleeding and I have to figure out a way to pay the bills. I feel like a majority of the anglers at the BPT level are going to look at this and think why do this any longer? Why not try to go compete for the biggest title in professional fishing (which still is the classic, no question about it. I know that redcrest is only three years in but it just doesn’t have the same feeling as the classic). Everything that was publicly publicized about no entry fees and this revolutionary circuit has basically been turned back into the elites that all of you all left… I just really don’t understand Boyd and never will. I’d personally love to see you back competing for a classic. The first thing I think of when I see Jordan Lee is Dave Mercer saying UnBeLeeeevable. I just can’t imagine not think that! Either way good luck man!

[@butchworley]

Agreed. Now they are just like BASS except for hauling fish around and culling. At least they aren't doing that. But recreational fisherman go out trying to catch as many fish as possible. That made watching MLF different and more fun to watch. I know I won't watch as much now.

[@TennTitans]

All you guys that voted for 5 fish format and excited about it only wanted it cause y’all can’t hang with Jacob pond fish wheeler. Let’s admit it. This is low key the Jacob wheeler rule. They all gonna be mad when he’s killing at the 5 fish format as well.

[@jordanlee1180]

Joshua, jacob did really good in elites. If you look he won 2/3 of the last 5 fish events he fished. This is to bring unity to all the leagues that MLF owns. Bfl/Toyota/invitationals. I have done really well in this format 2nd overall in 4 years only to jacob. I think we will be able to entertain with the new team series and educate with 5 fish. Thanks for keeping up!

[@haroldrogers6566]

Glad y’all simplified it a little bit more. But I’m gonna watch BASS first and MLF if I get a chance.

[@michaelmuncher34]

I thought it was more exciting every fish count...last tournament how D.C. won by 4oz had everyone on the edge of there seat

[@bayoustateoutdoors9650]

I was hoping for a hybrid schedule, 4 catch all u can, and 4 five fish events….. I will say this levels the playing field, no more jerkbait/drop shot Livescopers running away with every event

[@nchen09]

Yes, same. I was hoping for both. I honestly kinda feel like MLF just ditched its fans that made it so popular.

[@405bassin7]

Love it! Glad they stayed Catch, Weigh and release! Very important, especially during the spawn.

[@DownSouthBassin]

I agree with you about being better for the fish ,but at the same time it is kind of crazy that they can weigh that same fish two days in a row.

[@billljones979]

This is a good idea to get more viewers, I'm hard-core as they come in watching fishing for years, and 5 fish is king but watching mlf and the bpt , it was always exciting, But watching you come from behind in both the classics with 5 giant fish is what's its about

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

I liked the every fish counts format as it was different than all the other tournaments. It was exciting to see how an angler could move up or down the leader board quickly. Will be interesting to see the change in strategy and who doesn’t do as well under the previous scoring format. I’m sure it will make a difference depending on anglers fishing styles. Should still be fun with JT calling the play by play and BPT has the best live coverage out there. Hope to make it to the Kissimmee Chain in Feb to cheer you guys on

[@jimk4267]

It will keep more guys in the hunt I like the fact MLF continues to evolve. Try new things and seems to listen to the anglers The catch, weigh, release is extremely important

[@barryprice7692]

This is nothing new. Just a RIP-OFF of BASS. The Texas Fest has been this way for years!!

[@jeffporter100]

I love the new format! 5 heaviest fish takes a different strategy than catch all you can IMO.

[@ryandoane2121]

I love the change! As someone that’s fishing BFLs and starting my journey to the BPT in 2023 it makes the change easier all the way from BFLs up to BPT

[@olgeezer1177]

I am a fan of yours and I know you will do well. I think they changed because too many pros going back to BASS that couldn't keep up

[@PatrickBailey525]

How does this format change the strategy? With every fish counts, it seemed like you had to have a group of fish to last potentially 4 days and generate enough bites to catch 20 fish a day. With this format you really might only need to catch 25 fish the whole tournament. With "culling" smaller fish. The every fish counts format was, to me, more exciting to watch due to the additional strategy.

[@jordanlee1180]

Honestly... from the outside looking in it may seem that way but I’ve never had a group of fish last more than two days. Very rarely . All I think that changes now is guys adjusting to catch bigger than average fish to win a event.

[@tnbassmaster]

Het jordan how powerful is that dock rod ? have some money from my first win on the bassmaster junior series! missed not having new videos from you!

[@robertschurg6300]

Much better. Depending on fishery if your on 4lb smallies up north your have to leave those fish if you want to win. Searching for the bigs and not 20 2lbers

[@DownSouthBassin]

Dang everyone left for bigger and better things and ended up right back up to square one! Love to watch both,just wish MLF was shorter. The final day is the best

[@BenC-77]

This is awesome, now if watching it was easier to figure out.....MLF is very hard to follow for me, and I get tired of trying to figure it out. So what happens is, I check the final round and if one of my favorites ain't in it,I just don't watch. Good luck in 23, and we all know that JLee will be more excited than most for the best 5 format.....MLF broadcast "OH, Jordan Lee with another 5 lber.."

[@jordanlee1180]

Thank you sir!

[@codyknight7481]

I think it's great. Only thing that sucks is them zeroing your weight in middle of a tournament. Not a fan of that. My guess is most of you aren't either.

[@BrookwoodWA]

Score tracker staying or going? Will you know how much weight everyone else has?

[@jordanlee1180]

Staying. Yes we will know how everyone is doing

[@dwightstephenson_fishing5150]

It’ll be a wait and see for me. Just have to see how the format feels during the broadcast and such. Personally I loved the “NASCAR” style of the previous format.

[@mslaven5061]

Wish they would keep the weight of 1 and have you go up to the stage to reveal it, i just think that would be better for the fans

[@SimplyFishing]

Seems like this will keep more of the anglers in the hunt all day long. You never know when the next big un will hit.

[@badzr2]

BASS just won. Total weight was the only thing MLF had that was different and they hung their hat on it way too hard and now stepping back to appease the masses to not lose more to BASS

[@jordanlee1180]

We release them as soon as they are caught . That’s different

[@raymondpadilla65]

@@jordanlee1180 okay so that's kool your best 5 now

[@Daltonbrake]

Exactly why ruin what they had. Makes no sense. BASS is boring. MLF was worth watching live atleast

[@405bassin7]

BASS will be Catch, Weigh and release just like MLF very soon. Much better for each fishery.

[@Daltonbrake]

@@405bassin7 exactly ruined BPT for nothing

[@maximosklein6610]

I always thought you’d excel even more these past few years if it were 5 fish! I like how they aren’t zeroing the weights for the final day too, takes a little of the luck out of it. Good to see some positive changes on the mlf side, now for payouts to go up🙏

[@brantleylad4391]

I’ll try to watch one to give it an honest try but I highly doubt I’ll watch anymore than that!going to watch for two hours to see the weights change by 2 ounces! Doesn’t seem exciting to me! And also a lot of strategy is out of the window with fish and area management I would think! Also allows a lot more luck to be involved!

[@aandwfishing]

Let’s go!!! You are my favorite pro fisherman.

[@markanderson7402]

Excited to see how you do with this change in the format which the best Jordan good luck and be safe

[@Chad71174]

Finally it's a real event again . Every fish was cool for an event here and there I guess ...

[@Daltonbrake]

Well this sucks.

[@jasonperry5456]

Mixed feelings. I like the every fish counts format with the 2 pound minimum. Was fun to watch. But I also like 5 fish limit as well.

[@jordanlee1180]

There will be both to watch like I said in video 👍🏼

[@brandoncraven3727]

First comment

[@mbrett67]

Very strong move!

[@raymondpadilla65]

so are you keeping them in the livewell until you weigh in or are you taking the weight then releasing instantly and your 5 best that's your total weight? a lil confused

[@jordanlee1180]

Released immediately. Just count best 5.

[@raymondpadilla65]

@@jordanlee1180 kool🎣

[@daniel_fogle_fishing]

I think BPT wants so bad to be able to bring their fish back to a stage and weigh in front of fans. They just don’t want to be like Bass. This in my opinion is just a baby step towards that. I know people like the original BPT format but I have seen many many many polls online and five fish being weighed on the stage always wins.

[@405bassin7]

Better pucker up because BASS will soon be catch, weigh and release. Much better for the fishery’s health long term and short term.

[@daniel_fogle_fishing]

@@405bassin7 maybe you never know, but until that day Bass will reign supreme.

[@405bassin7]

@@daniel_fogle_fishing Matter of opinion.

[@daniel_fogle_fishing]

@@405bassin7 yes sir. You are correct.

[@bosshogg6653]

If anyone has been to a lake in the middle of tha summer after a big 5 fish weigh in on stage tournament has just left its easy to see why catch and release is waaay better on the fisheries!

[@barryeslick1967]

I'm happy to hear it's going to 5 fish!

[@neillbeckhamfishing6848]

Like the change!! Getting back to the original approach!!

[@huntley2765]

Still no fans will show up!

[@Daltonbrake]

Fans always show up you've obviously never watched