Taku Ito wins Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River (90 lbs)

[@rcp8287]

I was so happy to see him win! Hope he has many more! Allot of people should pay attention to BASS and its international anglers! We love them! I'm proud of him! There is no hate or racism in this organization and never will be! This is as American as you can get! All patriots all respect all love,together! No matter where you are from!

[@johnm2617]

Perfectly said ! Great young man ! So happy for him ! And the american people love him !!

[@blackcatlures]

Got tears from me! Incredible to watch. No frills . No extras. None of the fake stuff that comes along with a lot of the Anglers on our scene bogged down by sponsors. U see how fast he honed his technique. No distractions. He is speaking to the small mouth. He knows exactly how they are reacting! Even better than the people who know them the best ! Great win. Was rooting for him the whole time !

[@TRICOTSTRICOTS]

TAKU ITO...It's good to see Taku Ito WIN his first Elite tournament... he is a true gentleman and talented, professional bass angler !!! Taku Ito is an asset to the sport !!!

[@stubbornhicksoutdoors1624]

Gotta be one of the best trophy ceremonies in bass history.. too funny..❤ Taku

[@lancemabry6707]

True heart, chasing his dreams... Congrats Taku, your one of the many reasons I truly love this sport.....

[@PeterWFishing]

This might’ve been my favorite weigh in of all time. I love Taku’s sense of humor and confidence despite being so far from home and family. Already looking forward to the first event of 2022

[@jeremygilreath224]

They are super good people I work for Japanese and they mean what they say this is awesome

[@waynelagarde7956]

Taku"The Smallmouth Whisperer"Ito Congratulations Brother

[@flippingwith65poundbraidpu86]

I ain’t gonna lie I am 47 years old and I was bawling like a baby good job keep on rolling I watched you on live all day

[@bassdojo]

How humble Taku is...this is why I like this sport. Everyone has a chance if "it's your time!!!" Don't give up, grind through it, stay positive!

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

Bless his heart! He deserves this!!

[@MattyWongFishing]

Truly an inspiration! To come all the way from Japan to follow his dreams and to succeed, i'm a huge Taku fan forever!

[@bobwitt4939]

It is impossible to not like Taku. He is so awesome.

[@timlawrence7246]

So happy to see Ito get after and take the win. Shows BASS truly has international professionals on tour and is the best fishing tour in the world. Ito had a great season from Fork to the north swing. Let’s see what he does next year on some spotted bass.

[@fishingwithbigchris5470]

Hell yeah Taku. I love seeing people get emotional about things they are passionate about. Good for him!

[@jonathanzambrano6349]

This was hands down the best weigh-in I've witnessed. From the sportsmanship Mullins showed Groh to Taku weighing in, sitting in the hot seat, and then winning! Such an amazing time for the sport!

[@thewatcher4552]

Stories like this makes America great! Awesome job Taku

[@chriscosby1561]

Congrats taku you earned it brother wouldn't have been a better winner than you such positivity had us all in tears Seth fieder taku to the entire bass master staff and the legend Dave mercer

[@FooshiAdventures]

Dreams do come true. Very well deserved.

[@nathangibson3264]

The best final day weigh in ever! Definitely filled my eyes to see how humble and happy he was!! Congrats!!!

[@xyzman001]

Congrats Taku and thank you for everyone that is a part of the Bassmasters. Watching the win here made me feel like I was there. You winning made me feel like I won as well!

[@toddduncan4071]

Well done Taku! That was really pretty awesome!- and heartwarming.

[@treyjohnson3069]

So glad for him well deserved win he is a great fisherman man I love this guy !!

[@50minelva73]

巧さん！！本当におめでとうございます！！ かっこよすぎてもらい泣きしてしまいました！

[@jeremygilreath224]

Congratulations!! I work for the Japanese and they are very humble people and very very sincere about what they say and u can bet this man worked his ass off and earned that win

[@sunjun8535]

愛される釣り少年。少年の心を持ったバスプロ。

[@ちゃんルシ-x5p]

日本の誇り！ これからも、感動を提供して下さい。 ガンバレ巧！！！

[@justincase5847]

One of the greatest weigh in’s of all time! What a sack of smallies, 26 lbs are you kidding me!? Way to go Taku!!!!

[@joepodlas7687]

He’s one of the nicest guys out there couldn’t happen to a better person love him

[@Streetdawg02]

Watching Taku live was so entertaining and funny to watch. I know people who don’t enjoy watching fishing on TV and loved watching him to include ceremony. Congrats and we look forward to more Taku Time! #105pounder 🤣

[@kylecoolman8797]

Big bass, big stage, big dreams, bassmaster. Love it!

[@coachsmith4856]

It is not a dream anymore you did it Taku Ito .

[@AShoresfishing]

This year has been great for Japan in terms of Bassmasters. Daisuke Aoki won the Opens on Douglas Lake, Taku has made many top 10s and has won an Elite Series.

[@davidyoo5060]

Best weigh in ever! He is awesome and inspiring!!!!

[@ジョジョパパ]

有言実行 流石です おめでとうございます

[@lucasharris1655]

Anybody who isn’t rooting for this guy doesn’t have a heart. I love this guy! He’s as genuine as they come and hilarious, too! Congrats!

[@jeray16042]

Always happy to find a new and awesome angler to follow!! This guy is awesome

[@matthewk1984]

This guy just made thousands of new fans

[@steviek242]

I truly enjoyed the weigh in. Great stuff

[@markcatzoutdoors]

Watch the tournament great job to the video crew and announcers. Congratulations Taku

[@basschaser9356]

Great way to end the 2021 elite series. He deserves it all . Work so hard

[@NOturtle]

Congrats Taku! Really happy for you.

[@billychauncey987]

So PURE and INFECTIOUS love this guy!!

[@sirjustis]

I don’t follow stuff like this, but seeing it was awesome!!! What a great guy :)

[@chadc7846]

Congratulations Taku!!!

[@garyogrady6804]

Congratulations take. Great job! Your gonna have some fun for a couple weeks

[@danielernst3685]

Congratulations taku you had those smallmouth number ,great video love it when a dream comes true 👍👍

[@bassassassinsaw8785]

What an awesome angler, congrats 🎉👏👏🎉🎊 from Zimbabwe

[@tylerdonaldson1781]

That's what Bassmaster is all about!! I hope I can experience that feeling one day, and see if I'm strong enough to hold it up.

[@819phoenix]

Crazy can’t even go back to japan to celebrate he’s such a likable guy

[@Twangtown7]

Why?

[@819phoenix]

@@Twangtown7 japan not allowing anyone to come into japan. They’re still on lockdown.

[@Twangtown7]

@@819phoenix Ohhh, yeah. Gotcha.

[@JamesKellyJohnson5]

Amazing win & very moving weigh-in/interviews. 100 5-pounders" Wonder if they ever get a shot of his graphs when he was on em.

[@seanmccolpin18]

Way to go Taku! Congratulations!!!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

MAJOR CONGRATS 👏 🙌 ✨ 💖. He's a real force in the making on the BASSMASTER CIRCUIT 👏 🙌 💪.

[@josephjohnson3024]

He is the Japanese version of The G man lol

[@evanbrown5234]

I want to fish with that dude!

[@phoenixw2w]

🎣 fish on Ito☝️🥇

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

I was watching him since the beginning an been watching him fish for over 2 years an glad he won this tournament cause he deserved It the finesse king himself Taku Ito congratulation man.

[@3supernova]

I cried early in the morning far from JAPAN , Taku!! One of your dreams has come true. Next up is the Bassmaster Classic I hope.

[@youtubzkoz]

WELL deserved! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@tfc9685]

釣りの映像で初めて涙がこぼれ落ちました😂😂😂

[@BarryCountyLyfe]

This is amazing! Way to go Taku!!!

[@蒼影-h4m]

気が付けばもう立派なアメリカントーナメンターだね おめでとう🎉👏

[@福田宜史]

Congrats‼️ Taku‼️

[@smallmouthaddiction8263]

Very Cool to see Taku win!!

[@micheleartioli7098]

HE'S A GREAT CHAMPION and GORGEOUS

[@rickyreynolds9056]

Everybody heads bowed praying, everyone standing with hands on heart for OUR anthem.....this is how sports should be!! So proud for Taku and hope he wins many more!!! No room for hate on this platform!! Keep it up guys!! 💪🏻🎣💯🇺🇸

[@stevemeschede12]

Happy for him !👍👍

[@jon_puhalski60]

It's well overdue to bring the classic back up north

[@richwarren2475]

You ain't kidding! What an amazing classic the St Lawrence river fishery would make for a drama filled classic. 2 anglers have come from behind in 2 of the last 3 years here with 25+ and now 26lb day 4 winning here! Be an amazing classic for sure!

[@MudFoot28]

They could easily do a 5 year or so cycle where they hold it in the South in late Feb/early March then move it up north in June or July

[@brewsandbass5572]

Congrats. They should have the classic here

[@paultopnotchfishing7506]

I agree.. That would be Awesome!💯

[@ShawnNichols79]

@@paultopnotchfishing7506 💯

[@ShawnNichols79]

As good as that Lake has been, I can’t believe they haven’t. I know they couldn’t have it there in February or March but they could in June like they had the Classic this year

[@ShawnNichols79]

@Hans Greindl I don’t know anything about their laws there because I like on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro Alabama and have never been up there to fish but it can be done at the end of the season. I’ve always thought the Classic should be in the fall after the regular season has concluded but Id love to see a northern lake hold the Classic

[@ShawnNichols79]

@Hans Greindl We can definitely get a little bit rowdy down here, that’s for sure! You should see the fans at an Alabama/Auburn football game or at the Talledega NASCAR race😆 We definitely like to have fun and know how to have fun🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Congrats 👏 he is a fineness fishing pro

[@RYO-iu7ib]

東京オリンピックより、こっちのほうが凄いぜ！

[@reveal8648]

おめでとう! 1:12 キムケンさん？？

[@dbender3644]

Best BASSmaster weigh in ever!

[@TANANO516]

おめでとうございます㊗️ 感動して私も貰い泣きしました😊

[@tommypeters4197]

Great job I was pulling for you Taku

[@tommypeters4197]

You cant fake the emotion that he felt was Awesome..Taku I watched you on Live was awesome watching you fight them big ole smallmouth..Then weigh in Dave one great guy I could see he knew you had it🚣‍♀️

[@davidwiggings6951]

So happy he won…You Da Man Iko!!!!

[@kenrakujazz]

伊藤巧くん、おめでとう!!!!!!!!

[@captainwhackpacker5225]

Me so happy

[@hiroshishiba7482]

Congratulations Taku I'm looking forward to another day when I can play against you on Lake Ibanai-ko

[@garywest2250]

So awesome! Way to go!

[@tuber9412]

Thank you US,Thank you Bassmaster!!

[@sukiboze1080]

巧くん可愛いな!! 日本の誇りだよ!! 麗澤万歳!!

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Congratulations taku!! Was rooting for u

[@AnglerWaki]

Yes! Taku! Yes!! Congratulations!!

[@AT-12345]

おめでとうございます！！

[@barrystephens900]

Love love this, congratulations

[@osamu_]

魚と自然に対してのリスペクトが強い方だけに、 釣りのセンスや人柄ですね。　 釣りは魚から選んで頂くスポーツですからね。 おめでとう御座います。

[@fishinginthesouthus9393]

yaaaay im so happy for taku im 13 and if it wasnt for him i wouldnt have started bass fishin thanks soo much takumi

[@jamesterrilliii5104]

That’s awesome congrats Taku

[@datruthhurts3984]

I'm telling you,this guy always makes me wanna be a better human being

[@BayJoua]

Congrats takumi!

[@chrisboyd1408]

Congratulations!

[@誠花嘘花]

日本人が勝つと素直に嬉しいです。おめでとうございます。

[@seriousmechanicing]

Congratulations Ito san!

[@atbfishing2816]

Heck yes! Congrats!

[@andrahayes6136]

Congratulations

[@TAStormChasing]

So awesome!! Congratulations 👏👏 🍾🥂🎉

[@djvne]

this is the most awesome thing ive ever seen

[@kenta8iochi]

Takumi congratulations for winning！ やったぜ巧君！

[@billfussell3304]

I love this guy

[@SwampCreekOutdoors]

so happy for taku!!!