Pro Fisherman DISQUALIFIED from My Tournament?! You won't want to miss this....

Day 2 was UNBELIEVABLE at my first Bassmaster Open! First off, huge shout out to Gary Clouse on showing a ton of class as we fished my starting spot together. Not gonna lie, it's a bit intimidating pulling in on your starting spot with a veteran Elite Series angler/owner of one of the biggest boat brands sitting there...but he was very friendly and cordial with me. On to Toledo!
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[@eugeneweeks3325]

Seeing you trying to help your co angler goes to show that your a really good human. Makes me happy to see this!

[@messyfisherman4140]

The way you interact with your co angler and other aglers really shows what a true sportman you are

[@calebsmith4567]

Merica

[@stevensands33]

True!

[@derekcross3808]

Most people will cut you off just for the fun of it

[@WitchDRofKabul]

Brown nose 👃

[@JonnyJetson754]

👍

[@RandyBanscope]

Congrats Ben and of course Coleslaw for the awesome video!! Loved the way you treated your co angler! You are truly a great role model and fisherman!

[@jeffreyhuff4673]

Despite knowing where you finished in this Open, I couldn't be more happy watching every hook set and hoping for a slaunch everytime! I share the sentiment of many of your fellow fans here that I enjoy the genuineness of your interactions with competing anglers, your co-angler, and fans after the weigh-in! I've enjoyed every minute of your Open content so far! Good luck through the rest of the season!

[@billljones979]

Your interaction with Gary was awesome, respect is earned they say, manners go along way in that, you didn't have to do to fish near him technically right, but that's giving respect and that'll earn your some respect respect, other anglers take note of Ben he coming

[@256bassfishing]

I wish more anglers would do just that!

[@kvaughn1573]

No kidding I was fishing a ledge main lake last summer all of a sudden I hear talking and man’s is 20’ from my boat!

[@jwluciano]

Really love the content of your videos and how you teach everyone what you have learned from your own experiences. I think I love how you treat your co-angler and fellow tournament fishermen with such respect even more. That is admirable these days

[@FullTimeFishing]

Great video Ben! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure this year. We are all hoping you finish first!

[@Mightyducks45]

Milliken you’ve been killing it man keep up the good work! with your fishing skills and filming skills no one could do what you do

[@Duckie.999]

Your gonna change the fishing world one lake at a time 🎉❤ keep doing you man

[@Meet_Me_In_The_Pit]

Dude fifth is something to be proud of in any tourney and ur playing with the big dogs and first time out u got 5th...ur a beast and u got many tour wins coming ur way....I'm gonna follow ur pro career 100% and now I gotta get ur autograph on a 8x10 to go beside my jimmy hueston and I've 8x10's.u sir have entered my top 3 fav bass fisherman outta conduct and hard work and skill

[@kennycarroll2835]

Enjoyed watching your fish and interacting well with other anglers.

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Gary is a good man in my estimation. You can tell when calling Phoenix boats and speaking to anyone there they can't do enough for you. Sure is a reflection of Gary's influence on them.

[@godsdozer]

thanks dude, I was a professional golfer 35 years ago............long road in any sport, dont forget who was with you at the beginning.

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Nice finish! Second day 23 is pretty sweet.

[@otech88]

Congrats on your first open event you did a hell of a job!

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Gary is a first class fisherman and person for sure ! I was his Marshal on day 3 at Okeechobee Elite event. Great job Ben !

[@anthonyfoti9718]

You killed it. 5th place out of 200 plus anglers is a great finish, especially for your first Bass Master tournament. Congrats!

[@luismagana2059]

Great start to your pro career. I see you making it far this year. Keep grinding. I've watched you for awhile now. Love everything you stand for.

[@unlock_your_dream_home]

Congrats Ben on an awesome 5th place finish. I have zero doubt you will be in the Elite series and a good chance you'll win one of these and make the Classic. Keep up the good work.

[@Shawn_Lai]

It was pretty awesome seeing how friendly you were to competitors and your co-angler. That was a cool encounter with Clouse, who was really nice after that 20th place drop 😅 You would think other anglers would know there are eyes everywhere. Great start to the year!

[@robertrader5008]

Freaking Awesome 1st tournament Ben! Huge Congratulations 💥🎣‼️ Keep Grinding Brother! So looking forward to the next tournament!! And Way to go Helping your Co-Angler!! Total Class Act! Much Respect for You‼️ Best Wishes!!! 🎣💓

[@davidwilliams1805]

Awesome! Thanks for taking us along!

[@pimpslapish]

Genuine guy doin genuine fishing. Cool video

[@messyfisherman4140]

Killed it any where in the top 10 in a tournament like this means you are doing it rite there a #1 in your future i have no doubt

[@5onitfishing328]

Almost time ima watch Justin's vid wile waiting 👍💪

[@Yooper850]

I have been watching your vids for a long time. I’m not a bass fisherman but still love them because the content is always great. Congrats to you on a heck of first tourney and I’m looking forward to watching you win one of these!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🍺🍺

[@richardgeorge6156]

New found respect for you Ben after watching how you interact and treat your co-angler. Great tournament keep up up!!

[@kvaughn1573]

I know your waiting for that special fish to let the ol’ Rasputia rip and i respect it! Good shit Ben!

[@Bass_playz]

Love the new commercial with Servpro keep up the work you are by far my favorite fishing KZbinr

[@robbymatherne9987]

Great fishing Ben, good luck on the next 8 Bass Opens tournaments.

[@TrevorFanning-rn7jo]

Ben bro your my hero right now man! Wishing you all the best!!

[@alexbowers3404]

So sick, good job dude 👊 loved every second

[@paulssportscards2078]

just subbed your what a true fisherman is . god bless you and hope you win some big ones.

[@eagles20jon]

One hell of a start to your pro career keep it up amazing job

[@johnm2617]

Ben just flat out catches fish * He is already proving he belongs ! Great work ! He is growing on me !

[@jigginjersjourneys]

Congratulations! What a way to get started man! Keep grinding and keep the momentum going 💪

[@joelbuff3254]

Great fisherman, all around awesome human. Congratulations on a great tourney!

[@sugashizane]

Appreciate your attitude and helpfulness toward the co angler, seemed like he was rooting for you the whole time. You did a great job bud!! Man you were close!! But yea you learned some shit you can use next time or in the future on other lake in other scenarios. So did he ever catch a 5lber?

[@mysterymorphs-brian]

Dude you was giving that Asian guy a lesson on how to catch em the guy was literally watching u fish most of the day in aww just shows how much better you are then most people even people you fish these big tournament and thats cuz you are the GOAT

[@primetime1868]

I know you want to give a big middle finger to all the haters out there that didnt think you could get it done. Im not surprised big dawg your a hammer always have been. Let us talk shit for you . Stay humble because this was a great start. Keep fishing free and lets go win one of these. again great start. im pounding my chest for you. Lol. im happy you

[@xongh]

Milliken, u a straight shot boater, kudo to u brother. 👍

[@johnny_truth]

Your highly skilled, it wouldn’t surprise me if your number one in the world in two years.

[@williamjackson6443]

Great video, also you handle yourself very professionally on the water. Great derb for you.

[@FishcastAngling]

Good work out there all around!!

[@kylewinnett9035]

Hope we get to see you hold up one of them big blue trophy’s this season man

[@jeffylubefishing]

Co angler seemed pretty stoked to be paired with ya

[@BassRaider]

Heck yeah, nice work again!

[@Chrishoult32]

Congrats Ben!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video awesome finish keep up the good work

[@michaelmeredith8620]

Congrats bro.

[@Reddconan]

"Heads to close to his butthole..." Bahahaha! Your the funniest angler I've ever seen by far! Love it bro!

[@joewinkler2168]

Great tournament, Ben Cole, sure has it going on with the camaras and production. Just one question: Did your partner get a limit? I saw he got one big.

[@fishing4life93]

Awesome video man

[@gregarmstrong6798]

How far are you throwing that 500 DD? What set up are you using with it?

[@jeb4836]

New fan…. Good luck !

[@kurtrindgen4708]

Worked great with his co. 👍

[@jmcrzrdad9526]

go 402! awesome job Ben

[@alexkoutdoor]

Killer. You da the man. So respectful also.

[@huntercherry8926]

Killed it man. Congrats

[@johnhumphreys9732]

So cool to see myself in your video! Lol

[@jdg5682]

You should come to south africa and Zimbabwe on a bass expedition, amd maybe some tiger fish on the side

[@MillikenFishing]

Would love to

[@kylesmith4767]

How does it work with the co-angler? Are they in the tournament too or are they amateur fishers that are there to learn from the pros?

[@pasarea999]

Amazing! Congratulations

[@48bobbi]

I have watched you fish for some time. You should do very well on tour

[@MRdugger420]

Man ,MFerr did great ,about teared me up, except MFerrrrr don't Cry! On to da next Yehaww Great Gobbly Goo

[@marty5105]

great calves ben

[@andywilliamson7846]

Did B.A.S.S. let in a total of 230 pros, Ben? The standings on their website lists only 225. Thanks for the great video!

[@DatGuy960]

Didn't hear anything about a DQ, what's up with that? I know they try to keep all that quiet but folks are caught all the time.

[@Firedude-Matt]

Same here, I was thinking I missed something?

[@jessestyron3806]

LFG Mfer 💥. Killing it 🎣

[@Energy_ZC]

Easily one of the best fisherman in the entire world.

[@trecko6691]

Just saw your ad about Orkin And what their biting on 😂

[@aaron-cd2pq]

Keep it going been

[@jasonlong3929]

Great job brother

[@Artem_Kaposhko]

What kind of camera was that in the boat?😊

[@fishingwithtoby7195]

Keep it up brother

[@daynemendes5190]

So dope your a stick you got this, what rod is that you throw your 500 dd and c 20 25 on

[@justinstation9969]

Just seen your orkin commercial congratulations on the acting career 👍👍👍👍👍

[@catchfisheveryday590]

Let’s go Ben!!!

[@nathandowney813]

Is the lake so small that everyone has to wake each other at full speed?

[@marshallbivens2251]

Awesome job bra

[@BROKERICHGUYog]

Way 2 go man.

[@the8812gauge]

How cool it's Gary?

[@jakobmoen1699]

Ben why aren’t you throwing the big glide baits that catch you monsters

[@khoreis818]

Nice job!

[@kellymoore4517]

What a great series yawl.

[@DFWdarin]

I love to fish a cover skat but at that point I would be Is bombing a lipless

[@kybasshunter2491]

🔥🔥🔥

[@philiph1802]

Lets Go!!!!

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

Gary did the same thing to me at Old Hickory.He pulled in an ask if I had em.I said yup.He went right down the ledge bout 100-125yds and ended up winning the boater side back in 2003.Man I’m such a Dumbass MFrr!I had no idea you were one of the owners!I just thought ya liked 6th sense so much ya through it all the time.DUH!Anyways great job Ben!Im living my tournament dream through you now!Id love to try out some of the baits you throw.Good luck all year bro and be safe!👍🏼👍🏼

[@Treedawg100]

Let’s goooooo..!

[@aljohn24son]

How does the co angler work in this? Is he another competitor? That's weird they would make you fish with somebody else in the tournament

[@Fishing4Biggins]

And what did you place after all the other weigh ins?

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Fifth overall out of over 200 boats

[@Fishing4Biggins]

OMG 🫡😮Amazing

[@scarecrow_9895]

Radar found fish ?

[@itselectric3906]

I guess I just didn't see it. Looked like you kept your partner well out of the strike zone.

[@ikesexotics8846]

congrats dude! great start

[@FuManDrew365]

I've been a subscriber since Ben had a job in good old Nebraska. I've literally watched him grow into one of if not the best fishing channel on KZbin for the knowledge and entertainment factors alone. Ive got nothing but faith in Ben and see him getting a spot on the classic in his first year out with a start like that it's almost inevitable lol

[@Aidan-gs7tm]

Same so awesome

[@WarEagleTheBest]

What else you can suggest as a good bass fishing channel? I don’t like Scott Martin, TB, Randy Blaukat - too much hidden advertising.

[@FuManDrew365]

@@WarEagleTheBest Justin Royal has a pretty decent channel.. just search the name lol

[@artslade125]

@@WarEagleTheBest Try Dustin Connell( MLF PRO ANGLER)

[@gavinpatch6223]

@@WarEagleTheBest tactical bassin is the single most informative bass fishing channel there is

[@vincentgelles3805]

Loved seeing how you treated your co-angler! He seemed like a really good dude and he was rooting for you. You’re a respectful guy and a real sportsman! Way to take 5th!! I’m hoping you keep killing it and I know I’ll be watching every step of the way!

[@stevephillips6973]

Heck yeah Ben! You really are a master at your craft! Super versatile. You taught your co angler lessons he'll never forget. You're the future of this sport!

[@dreichert1438]

Hell yeah Ben! Fifth place is awesome, especially on your first outing. Incredible really. But I'm not surprised. The winner definitely crushed it but you weren't far from second place and I hope we'll see you get your first win this year. That's validation on a different level, personally and professionally. You should feel well validated after this buddy! Told you what you already knew but wanted to find out, you can hang with the best of them. Hell yeah, yooouuu bet! 💪💪🤘🤘

[@rsktransport]

5th in an open is really good. Its super hard to win one, thats why you get classic berth if you do. Ben, is a super savy angler, have watched him grow into this wasnt just over night.

[@joeweber1575]

Ben has a quality disposition about him.just relaxed and is cognizant of other people.