My fish are GONE...you'll Never Guess what SAVED my Tournament!

[@andybulson7941]

Cole’s editing has been outstanding on these opens vids. Great shots!

[@jessestyron3806]

What is up Ben, Slaw and Mfers 💥. Can't tell ya just how glad/lucky I am to have come across your channel back a few years ago and are literally the ONLY online 'Real' fisherman! Not only the relentless Lip Rippin but I personally appreciate you taking the time to help others with the tips and tricks that clearly work! Keep Rippin Mfers 🤜🏻🤛🏻🎣💥👊🏻

[@josephharpine3713]

It was great meeting you, Becky, Oz, and Cole buddy man. Sorry this place didn’t turn out to show some specials. Keep it up! Still figuring I’m watching something in the making for you as well as something else for ya here in a couple months. But you can give the news on that jam. 🤪

[@colewhitehead3385]

Ben you could come in last place and you would still be the best to all of us. We love watching you fish. You have my devotion and that will never falter.

[@wyattlong8321]

Bro I enjoyed being your camera boat so much. Hope you make it back to NC soon and it fishes a bit better this time

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Good job dude! Lots of water covered I bet

[@erikredding1236]

Mf’r here, it’s awesome to see you still holding strong to your goal I hope you keep catching em, can’t wait to see you in the classic kickin ass and taking names, looking forward to seeing you in the elite series as well

[@brianbelcher9567]

Looking forward to seeing what you do here at Wheeler, should be a good tournament for you and how you like to catch them. Good luck!

[@Luchnia]

Virginia fishing can be challenging even for the best pros. It was good to see this video of just how tough this event was for someone this great at bass fishing.

[@rock-o-rama]

Ben, you’re rocking it no matter how you placed. I just got my “live poke” setup delivered today and started installing it. Thanks for all the instructional videos and inspiration. Guys like you are what continues to make fishing exciting and educational!

[@johnwhite993]

The thing I appreciate the most is your not a billboard selling products. I understand sponsorship and sponsors are important but it is nice to see somebody not hocking everything under the sun on the water

[@pacman_17]

I hope you can figure where the big bass are during practice at the Wheeler Lake Open. Pressured fish makes the tournament very competitive.

[@wheelb4973]

Buggs Island was my home lake through the 80s and 90s . It had loads of 4-6lb fish ,not any more . I said before tournament this would be good time to get 3 12lb limits and move on . There is no rhyme or reason to figuring out how to get the bigger bites . Its just random on this lake presently .

[@andrewboyce7268]

Hmm that is odd. But with a lake being on the eastern coast, I'm guessing that's probably common.

[@wheelb4973]

@@andrewboyce7268 not sure what happened to fishery but in 80's this lake was on fire 17lbs wouldn't be in money for one day tournaments

[@BagChatters10]

LMBv. Huge fish kill a few years back.

[@bradleyrussell1973]

I believe some, if not all lakes, just go through cycles of a few good years, mediocre years, then bad ones. There are lots of natural causes, and I get sick to my stomach when I see anglers blaming it on everything from DNR to Livescope. It’s totally natural. Falling water during spawns creates poor hatches, so does muddy water. Invasives can cause it like it has on Ky Lake. I agree that FFS may put more pressure on offshore fish, but by doing that it should at the same time relieve shoreline pressure in the same amount. Lakes are living beings, they change.

[@stephenanderson1940]

It’s just a phase every fishery goes through but u can always build a pattern on any lake anytime u just have to hit it a few consecutive days in a row

[@BamaButcher]

I absolutely cannot wait to see you at wheeler lake in a few days fished that place for years and have pulled my P.B out of there last year can't wait to see what you can do out there.

[@Tbowie13]

😂 That's hilarious, Ozzie realized those were some drinks compared to what Dad usually catches! 😅 Dude, Slaw does you some badass videos. Love that intro! We're rootin for ya dude!

[@kylerayburn92]

That part had me cracking up lol

[@cowbyupnow1]

Man, Ben... what i wouldnt give to be your co-angler at one of these tournaments...I probably wouldn't get much fishing in, just keeping an eagle eye on you and learning as much as i could!! Keep up the awesome work Buddy!!

[@manko5465]

Seriously. Why wouldn’t you try to out fish him from the back of the boat. Suckup

[@karykullenberg1736]

Cole slaw. The music at the end of talking definitely builds suspense. Rock on

[@jessestanley8315]

I consider Kerr my home lake. There are a billion 2lb bass on that place. Gum trees on main lake points usually hold them when the water is up like that.

[@chipsterblack7950]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us brother. Just received my Milliken T-shirt and Hogwalla 5.8s. Anxious to see how they work here in The mother load lakes of central Cali. Be sportin' the T-shirt too. Good luck at the next round!

[@joeparker7508]

I appreciate your effort and commitment to the pod cast

[@ryanlabbe877]

Still hate I couldn't get out of work in time to meet you and Cole there! Keep killing it, ready to see you in the elite series next year!

[@Buckeye2043]

I’ve never paid attention to open standings til now. I’ve learned quite a bit from ya. Best of luck this year man

[@jeffpickett9730]

Hey Ben, glad you made it out of Buggs with some points and your dignity. I look forward to big baits flying around at Wheeler!! Get back to what you do best and just lay those MFer’s out!!! Bank some huge Planks!!! Any news of some special top secret sh** in a vid. For members only? So cool to see Mrs. Milliken and Oz at the lake again. Looks like they still love ya lol. Good luck brotha!!!

[@manko5465]

The big bass are mixed in with the stripers, off the deep areas.

[@pjb.customflies]

So awesome Ben!!! Definitely pulling for you. Love the recap vids.

[@haydenfinnigan7201]

You gave it your all man nothing wrong with that tournament placement! The fish were in a weird transition but you kept your head in it and stuck to your guns! Keep up the great work!

[@jzd8ddy816]

I fish buggs often, this time of year the state Park area is fire. Looking forward to meeting you

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Way to grind it out. Looked like a super tight leader board.

[@colethompson5602]

Yeah Ben this video and these shots are the best coleslaw has done yet…he needs a raise

[@jasonbizzell9699]

I just got my first mfer rod. Hope to have the whole line up one day! Keeping my fingers crossed I get to meet you one of these days. If your ever around Austin let me know!

[@skylerbrowning9017]

My guy proud of you! Been following you since your first videos. Im Living vicariously through you until i get to where you are ill see you there soon brother, slowly rigging my boat i havnt been able to afford live scope yet to install so i can keep up with the competition.

[@TN_MuskyAddiction]

Just the other day I was thinking how great it’d be to have a 6-8” whale. I’m so excited for when these come out, man!

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Ben waiting on you to post one brother!! Keep em coming!! Your a Hammer!! #6thSense

[@MarcusInAChevy88]

Was rough fishing that week down there through the wind and cold front. Last 2 years for our annual trip have been fairly decent catching but the weather lately has been unreal

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great video Ben! I think you did well considering day one weather and that there just aren't many big fish in Buggs. I'm really rooting for you to go and win at Wheeler. You are the man! Keep smashin em buddy! #MillikenFishing rocks!!

[@Mjones8383]

I'm from Northern Alabama I'm I'm just going to say Wheeler is the best it's been in years but will get stingy at times. Decatur is a great part of the lake

[@jillross8794]

What do you think about the pushback.against forward facing sonar? Enjoy watching you, your family( no Max?). Congrats on 1st win, much success this. year.

[@SkirvinFishing]

I’ve kept up with the opens way more then any others this year. Just watching you kill it man! Good luck at Wheeler can’t wait to see you hammer them!

[@rodcashman4793]

Better luck on your next tournament. Thanks for sharing 🎣 👍

[@adamwolfe9001]

Keep grinding. You got this. Do not let a couple slow days get you down.

[@nicomyburg4678]

Nico here from South Africa. I enjoy your content and can’t wait for the next video 💪

[@Cavazzone16]

At 2:55 when he says “dude, I just casted right there”, was he scolding his amateur for casting into the spot where he had just caught a fish?

[@seandorman367]

Ben how do you find the EQ standings? Where do you stand for elite standings after this tournament?

[@kurtrindgen4708]

Oz gonna grow up seeing Dad working his ass off to make a living and that’s OK. Mom looks great.

[@Gstarr92024]

Lead wire on 8/o....just learned me something. Thanks!

[@joelaurino1230]

I mean the Kobe T just bumped you up a couple notches in my book..get em dude

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Buggs is tough man,I done good in grassie creek fifteen years ago, lol..

[@bassmasterbrewski7392]

Glad to see you’re a Kobe fan! Gotta have that #mambamentality in tournaments! Rip goat

[@booterbutler3693]

Wheeler Lake! Heck yeah!

[@mikerothwell2880]

Thanks for another great video!!! Cant wait to see more!!

[@theamericanwonder]

I must be behind the times but can anyone explain to me what the vertical bars on each side of the engine are and what do they do? Thanks in advance?

[@pedrovasquez3103]

My MAN!!! Thanks for bringing us along my dude! I love the content! 🌲😎🌳 Keep’em cummin

[@mdillon0920]

Way to grind it out and stay positive. W in the next tournament.

[@benjimanphillips7642]

I hate the wait for these videos but regardless you’re doing amazing man keep it going

[@rogerwilliams977]

Good luck man!

[@nathantillis7785]

So are the co-anglers competing in a separate tournament or how does that work?

[@scottjacopian3191]

Sounds like your CO is missing out on A LOT of fish😂 spinning reels are one of our tools. Specific job specific tool.

[@Mjones8383]

Little hint on wheeler smallmouth love meow mix, you'll know when you know😊

[@jprizzle2604]

I grew up on wheeler and pickwick in Florence alabama, caught so many 5-7pb smallmouth below Wilson dam it was t even funny . Good luck there man. I’m sure your big bait will do good on the ledges

[@alonzosierra5977]

Keep on grindin bud! 👍

[@christophershelton1735]

Good luck on wheeler. Your a hammer. You’ll do great.

[@redriverchan]

Just saw the orkin commercial. Lol you’re killing it. Hilarious

[@chrismatsko6601]

Two good ones on spinning reels love to see it.

[@Hoots_Golf]

When is the hang over gonna come out

[@jefferystovall9617]

I was hoping to see you a tournament. But the at Efula was close as you will get

[@ron2893]

I was routing for you to get in the top 40 , great effort and video . Best of luck at Lake Murray

[@jprizzle2604]

When are they at Murray?? Your thinking of the elites not the opens, they are at wheeler next

[@football63chase]

Wheeler lake let’s go!! What’s the date?

[@lohgangosnell5971]

The amount of people who are waiting his videos is crazy

[@mileshoffman4146]

Keep living the dream brother..

[@Matthewthebasscatcher]

Keep it up Ben! Want to see you as the best

[@thomasgarbarini9254]

Great job Ben keep grinding you're doing an awesome job. I love all the info you shared. Thank you for that .

[@joeys7519]

Your very calm compared to other tournament anglers

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Curious to know how the winner caught 19lbs first day on that lake!? Great job on hanging tough

[@andrewboyce7268]

Sounds like luck and he lucked into finding them with livescope.

[@TheRiehlman]

Did I just see you in an Orkin commercial? That's awesome. Call the pros son. Lol

[@FuManDrew365]

Buddy you can't win em all.. but you can try your best and that's what you do.. on to the next one brother let's gooo

[@scottlucas3875]

Great job man keep grinding

[@jmanf223]

WHAT ROD FO THE MINI DRAW

[@mattress2331]

Play'n the Long Game Great job!

[@bobbycolson1957]

Your going to the CLASSIC

[@billernst840]

Ben that buzzbait is older than you and I… they know what it is with the slightest glance. I wouldn’t say it either though

[@W0RLDBR8KER]

Still a good finish for sure. Keep it up!

[@MelMiller1972]

the big baits may not be there for wheeler

[@JimGLopez67]

good job bud , work in progress

[@whystop3388]

You bet

[@stephenallen1237]

Bro Ozzy was like no. Kids are wild I'm waiting on you to catch the biggest fish ever caught in a tournament I know it's coming

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

Good stuff man. I still want you to sign my trace 6.

[@mattmarkland6020]

I'm only 8 mins in and I just want to give a shout out to Cole. I have an extremely small fishing instagram. And I know that the small slowmo shots you are utilizing are fucking key to making this post work. Awesome fucking job man

[@nicholasthomas3635]

230 BOATS? Ca-ching for the guys putting on this one.

[@ERICHARTMANN-uy4vo]

dude are you gonna be at ICAST THIS YEAR?

[@Stubbyvegas]

Places like this keep the southern boys from winning everything…🤣 Keep pushing brother!

[@andrewboyce7268]

He's not a southern boy. Born and raised in the Midwest (Nebraska).

[@Stubbyvegas]

@@andrewboyce7268 no kidding? 🙄

[@256bassfishing]

Just saying, I just recently bought the Draw 6.5 in Heater Shad and I've gotten crushed hard on it on the Tennessee River,namely Pickwick, but I'm sure it'll work fine on Wheeler. Crush those slaunches, MFer!

[@jprizzle2604]

Considering pickwick and wheeler are connected yeah it will work, that’s where I grew up fishing that area

[@JoshByarsMusic]

Great vid boys!

[@chrismatsko6601]

Way to grind it out and get some points.

[@natalieleger5131]

It happens to me to I caught it at the bottom gill

[@DavidHeatherly-d4j]

Wheeler should be better good luck to you!

[@colewhitehead3385]

Hey Ben I see that you're expecting another young won. Congratulations man is it a boy or girl?

[@fisherman1233]

Fantastic video 👍🏻👏👏😉🙋‍♂️

[@waynejackson9374]

You cant win them all, but your killin it keep up the good work and you will be rewarded. Theres a reason its called fishing and not catching nothing is ever promised you just have to keep going gl in the next one

[@andrewboyce7268]

Still dont understand this lake in rotation. Fully believe a one of the Ozark Lakes or even something west of TX would of been better.

[@johnwhite993]

Oh and by the way we did see the spinning reel in action😂😂😂

[@sprake3]

come out with a hook with a lighter weight??