The Bryan New DQ and What Went Down...

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2 ай бұрын

Just figured it was easier to go Live and discuss on air what exactly happen. There is always 2 sides to every story and I have mine.

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@OhKee12 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Andrew. Nobody said having integrity was easy, but it’s right. You made the right call, thanks for having integrity.

@RIPPNLPS 2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Sometimes it’s hard doing the right thing. Thanks, Andrew 👊🏼

@rymillar8126 2 ай бұрын

Integrity isn't this...

@OhKee12 2 ай бұрын

@@rymillar8126 disagree. Look up the definition.

@waynelagarde7956 2 ай бұрын

@rymillar8126 integrity-quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. "he is known to be a man of integrity" the state of being whole and undivided. "upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty

@rymillar8126 2 ай бұрын

@@waynelagarde7956 integrity will never be snitching for personal gain.

@genelemon2698 2 ай бұрын

I hope the young anglers watch this and come to the realization that doing the RIGHT THING is THE RIGHT THING TO DO !!!! God Bless

@mikedevine-cl8cm 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping your profession legitimate. I do not understand why we protect the wrong doers. Good Job.

@billgibson9968 2 ай бұрын

So tired of the complete lack of sportsmanship or even integrity with tournament fishing. Stealing spots, cutting people off etc. Even at the local club level...absolutely no respect or courtesy! Good for you bro!

@sickofidiots4095 2 ай бұрын

The most troubling part is the moron "tournament director" who asked an innocent man in competition to handle it himself. MONEY TALKS. PATHETIC.

@chrishampton8842 2 ай бұрын

Especially the club level

@Mjones8383 2 ай бұрын

Mostly in high-school

@stonehorn4641 2 ай бұрын

I dunno, I never experience any of that. Club or provincial, or invitational tours up here, I’ve met like 3 assholes in 20 years.

@johnscaffa2534 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing!!! Your children and wife should be Very Proud!

@williamstenchever5178 2 ай бұрын

In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

@itsTurnerPorter 2 ай бұрын

I love this ✌🏻🫡

@williamstenchever5178 2 ай бұрын

@@itsTurnerPorter George Orwell - 1984

@itsTurnerPorter 2 ай бұрын

@@williamstenchever5178 yessir, I’ll never forget it ✌🏻

@curryschaubhut2203 2 ай бұрын

As a tournament angler who has fished the opens as a boater you 100% made the right call. When I fished the opens I seen some things that may have been borderline that I’d never even bring up but this was blatant. I’m glad you feel you made the right decision because you did .

@feeshaholic 2 ай бұрын

Tournament fishing has become ridiculous on every level. Good for you.

@Bosanovadude1 2 ай бұрын

Messing and weighing in spawning fish is a joke as well

@bdanglea1 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely u did the right thing. Just because he couldn't catch the fish it's nothing but pure greed and defense. This is why I don't fish tournaments anymore. It takes the fun out of fishing and makes people be the worst they can be.

@rodneymartin9029 2 ай бұрын

Andrew I agree %1000 percent with what you did. Stay strong man. God is in charge. It’s great to know there is still folks with integrity out there.

@themajik1 2 ай бұрын

For some of these folks that say you are in the wrong, are the same folks that will cheat themselves. Too bad honesty and integrity is gone in todays world. Good for you Andrew, keep being you and doing the right thing.

@rogbass 2 ай бұрын

Self policing professionals. You did everything right so did the other people. This is a good thing and don’t ever forget that. Makes me happy to know such rules are enforced and even exist. Love the honesty the integrity and your absolute love for the sport. Thank you Andrew

@AdrianAvena 2 ай бұрын

Some people out there aren’t able to own their mistakes. Glad you shared your side of the story, doesn’t surprise me.

@AndrewUpshawFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Adrian. By the way, I think it’s your turn to win!

@wwp2213 2 ай бұрын

Andrew, you absolutely did the correct thing. Not sure if you've watched the harris chain boat crash where the 2 guys were telling other anglers to close their eyes before leaving the lock and running full throttle in a no wake zone (clearly a rule violation). Had one of the other anglers spoke up and said "yall run that no wake zone I will protest you both" that accident might have not happened. Doing the right thing is not always easy but at least you're man enough to do it! Good job and God Bless!

@dustinmaccumbee8081 2 ай бұрын

Glad you posted this video. This is what is wrong with social media, drama/a crisis/tragedy gets more attention that anything unfortuntely. You did the right thing, good luck in the rest of this years opens.

@shanehamilton6708 2 ай бұрын

I have a TON of respect for you, and now I have ten tons of respect for you. You’re definitely what the sport needs more of. Thank you for coming on and explaining the situation.

@samborat4958 2 ай бұрын

Your doing good man. It takes a strong person to stand up for something then rather then lay down on something. I appreciate you.

@marvintubbs8671 2 ай бұрын

It's unfortunate that in today society, that those that do the right thing are chastised for speaking out. Thank you Mr. Upshaw!

@rickyroy5200 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing. Be safe, and God bless. Happy Easter

@joespafford6499 2 ай бұрын

Good on you for standing your ground, I myself do the same and I myself end up standing alone most times subbed up now... I'll stand with you

@DanielDalienVignjevic 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing! This is good for BASS and angler's integrity! Another good point is the Elite anglers should be example, not issue...

@grizzly5313 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing and good for you for standing up for what is right!

@TalKHard1972 2 ай бұрын

You made the right call. And I applaud your decision. Unfortunately social media has become a place where people can change the narrative to make themselves the victim… by lying and false information. I enjoy the channel, and your character. Keep catchin!

@user-fp7qx9yf6d 2 ай бұрын

I glad you brought it to the director's attention, also pleased he got disqualified. I think bed fishing should NOT be allowed anyway. Just my opinion.

@thursdaynightfox4842 2 ай бұрын

Following you now, Thank you for your candor and being a grown man about a situation

@civilized5734 2 ай бұрын

I admire your honesty! Need more people like you bud! Just followed you :)

@heyzeus6149 2 ай бұрын

Subscribing for this exact reason I respect and admire you for standing up for the right thing!! Thank you sir

@andreaseichmann-qu5zx 2 ай бұрын

It's a day and age where most folk don't even understand what "Doing the right thing" even means. Love you bud, love the content as always

@jacobc.1848 2 ай бұрын

Sad isn’t it.

@jpbasspro 2 ай бұрын

First video nice ever watched from your page. I can only say that you are a stand up man. You’ve shown true character and did what is right, although the hardest, you stood up and merely follows the rules. A man of true character.

@jeremytenwalde2022 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing the right thing. We need more people like you in our sport. This is what makes you a great father,husband,friend, and all around great human!

@jeffporter100 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing and agree with your decision. Can’t understand why someone already on the elites would do that.

@nauseous001 2 ай бұрын

Doing the right thing is never easy, kudos to you for going though with it.

@johntobalsky2708 2 ай бұрын

So glad you made this video. I hope you don't let some bad apples make you stop with your social media. Everyone has "balls" on the internet and love to blast others without knowing all of the details. I have watched and followed you for a while now but you have now earned me as a fan for life. Continue to keep true to yourself and stand up for what is right. The sport needs more integrity and values and you lead by example. Even when blasted you still talk kindly of others who didn't give you the same respect. Someone raised you right.

@janellnewton469 2 ай бұрын

Years ago somebody told me when trying to make a difficult decision the right choice is usually the hardest. Thank you for making the hard decision to force another angler to follow rules in place. Good job. Your family should be proud of the person you are.

@tonygreen4356 2 ай бұрын

We need more anglers like you, doing the right thing..

@streetfighterfan500 2 ай бұрын

Had a guy that I really looked up to, worked hard, won a lot of local stuff and even qualified for the elites years back. During a local open tx, I was fishing down a bank and came up on him poled down on a bed. As I got about 50 yards away, he had given up and turned the bow away to keep fishing, looked up and saw me, turned right back to the bed on 100 and completely blew it out. As he passed by I asked him about it and he just shrugged it off and said meh, she’ll be back shortly. Long story but that was 100 percent dick move and I haven’t spoken a word to him since.

@skidemn 2 ай бұрын

Integrity is becoming increasingly rare these days, so it’s so refreshing to find someone that exudes it in the face of criticism. You’ve earned a new fan sir!

@darenlewis3755 2 ай бұрын

You 1000% did the right thing. And you are absolutely right, we do need to do better. Tournament anglers, especially at your level should be beyond reproach. Thank you for being strong enough to do the right thing.

@primetime1868 2 ай бұрын

Andrew it's not just social media it's the problem with this world today and the people in it. We let people get away with stuff hand over fist and when someone stands up and does the right thing they are the one that gets wrecked. It's sad but it's so true. Why do you think bullies get away with so much in our schools today because the kids that tell on the cool kid for doing wrong get crushed.

@T_J_Fishin 2 ай бұрын

Awesome integrity, Andrew 👏🏼 👏🏼

@BucketMouthFishing23 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes the honest road is a lonely road, you’ll lose friends along the way. Youre seeing their true colors and sometimes we are blinded by our “perception” of those people until a line in the sand is drawn, as it is here. Great job all the way around. Ive never really watched your stuff before, but today you gained a fan

@randyshirk6156 2 ай бұрын

Thank You Andrew!! Keep God in your heart, and keep up the good work!

@roberthooten9255 2 ай бұрын

It is nice to see someone standing up and calling out ethics violations. Far too many anglers commit such violations and they are swept under the rug for one reason or another. You sir, I congratulate on your morals.

@iluvjenni20 2 ай бұрын

I've always thought you were one of the good guys this just confirms it. Was good meeting you at the classic.

@letemgofishing 2 ай бұрын

When I first subscribed to your channel it was because I watched a tip video you gave and it was totally honest and you were clearly giving a tip to teach not to sell for your sponsors. That honesty is what keeps you on my list. Life’s about more than cutting throats and selling crap.

@fisherman7275 2 ай бұрын

Doing the right thing sometimes feels the worse especially in something like this. Do you, keep doing you. I can hear the frustration in your voice and only defending yourself after the fact. You keep good people in your close circle. Sometimes humility is hard to swallow.

@kwd1253 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing then, and now, standing up doing the right thing. East Texas needs to get their internet game up so you can do more lives.

@MrJNOTHUM 2 ай бұрын

Total respect, I understand wrestling with making that call. You did the right thing.

@Basscater81 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing Andrew. Stuff like this happens all the time and guys turn a blind eye to it. We need more guys like you standing up to it.

@dirtracinfan1 2 ай бұрын

Been a subscriber for several years, this is why, good call, thanks for sharing 👍

@joespafford6499 2 ай бұрын

I would have done the same thing, I call it keeping somebody honest. Integrity is a dying art my friend keep it up

@kevingonyea 2 ай бұрын

Proud of you Andrew, Bassmaster doesn't need that behavior, leave that to the MLF, thank you to you and Bassmaster for doing the right thing. If you lose friends over this, maybe they weren't really friends to begin with. As the saying goes, "to know the true character of a man, fish with him".

@cl2095 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber because of your courage and integrity. Thank you!

@brandonrider1636 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for standing up, instead of sitting down Andrew! It's hard to be a Leader and have good character and integrity. If it was easy, our society wouldn't be what it is today. So, just know you did the right thing for being a great conservationist and the integrity of the sport! Glad you shared your side and your teaching others what is the right thing to do.

@TheEllement78 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing. Rule violations need to be called out for the integrity of the sport. Best thing is to take ownership of our actions and change going forward.

@CDSilverado 2 ай бұрын

You know that GREED comes in different shapes. I like your goodness, which all real and good fair men should walk.

@dmeager13 2 ай бұрын

Your channel is one of the first ones I began following a 3 or 4 years ago because of your content and tips. Now I'm an even bigger fan because you're a stand-up guy. I commend you for having the testicular fortitude to do what you thought was right no matter how tough it was to do.

@AndrewUpshawFishing 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your support from the beginning. Means more than you know

@leehubbell9636 2 ай бұрын

In my opinion,you did the right thing, it never easy to do the right thing. Thank you for standing up for what’s right.

@dustinwalker8152 2 ай бұрын

The right thing is rarely the easy thing. Integrity is a virtue, don’t lose it.

@gavinhensley3108 2 ай бұрын

Elite anglers should represent the sport and unsportsman like conduct is not a good look for BASS.You did the right thing .

@timmattfishing 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you! I pray for that which you put your hands to, to prosper. 👊🏻🙏

@matthewdial-np8tr 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for standing up and doing the right thing.

@martyaustin6545 2 ай бұрын

Andrew, you did the right thing Son, Don’t worry, God is still in charge..

@richshackelford5793 2 ай бұрын

You did right Andrew, need more people like you

@jp080offroading...2 2 ай бұрын

Nothing but respect for ya. Doing the right thing is is more important then all the hate and backlash. Integrity is hard to find these days. Glad you still have it.

@kendarley7501 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Upshaw. Thank you for being Honorable. Thank you for your Integrity. Thank you for standing up to your responsibility. It's rare now to see a person willing to do the right thing. Honor is standing for what's right even if you have to stand alone. You're not alone, sir. I stand behind your decision 100%.

@larryperry3410 2 ай бұрын

Integrity is the number one law Thank you for doing the right thing

@ctc100scr1 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing....much respect....

@mikest4786 2 ай бұрын

Good for you! What a difficult situation you were in and made a very moral decision. It's awful that these other people are trashing you. You were right!!!!

@tonyg3888 2 ай бұрын

The people who are upset with you are the same ones let someone cheat or cheat them selves.

@christophershelton1735 2 ай бұрын

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking. You just gained a subscriber.

@AndrewUpshawFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. Agreed

@dennisshiley5831 2 ай бұрын

Great job and thanks for standing up!

@timmcc1044 2 ай бұрын

Your action took conviction and courage. Everyone could tell how much thought you put into it and how you looked for the best alternative. You did the right thing. It is a shame it occurred, and like you said, Bryan was probably frustrated and made a bad decision. He should be held responsible. For whatever it is worth, I'm proud of you. You showed that you are a leader, and lead by example. Your family, especially kids will remember how you handled yourself, then and everyday forward.

@spencersmith6754 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes doing the right things are tough but you absolutely did the right thing in this situation. I’ve been fishing on my home lake for 30 yrs and the amount of disrespect on the water is so bad these days,I’m selling my boat. Seems like professional fishermen have no choice but to have a big social media platform to stay relevant enough to make a living and there are too many keyboard warriors who can’t wait to attack! Anyone who questioned your character in this situation aren’t your friends. I’ve been following you Todd,& Bradley from the beginning and really enjoy you guys so keep it up.

@ronaldbryant8457 2 ай бұрын

Mr New has a spot waiting for him on the MLF......bye!!!

@colw07 2 ай бұрын

lol. BASS likes these kinda guys.

@TheFishdoctor1952 2 ай бұрын

@@colw07If BASS likes these type of guys as you say, then why was he DQ'd? Ever think about that?

@craigdubois8792 2 ай бұрын

Sorry you're going through all this. You did the right thing. Nothing is more important than good sportsmanship and respect for the resource

@thereelangle 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Andrew. Disappointing to see how this has been handled by other parties. You did the right thing. The high road is a tough road to follow. Stay on it brother. 👊🏻🎣

@5150Fishing 2 ай бұрын

He states that he didn’t know it was a violation. That’s on him!!

@MJ_Bass 2 ай бұрын

Even if he didn’t know it was a rule, he knew it was a dickhead move

@DshaunBirch 2 ай бұрын

that means absolutely nothing the only issue he sees with it is if it’s a violation or not? he has no ethos

@5150Fishing 2 ай бұрын

@@DshaunBirch I agree

@bobbyrobbins9816 2 ай бұрын

It is the angler’s responsibility to know the rules and regulations. Besides, he willfully destroyed natural habitat. In most states destroying a nesting area is against the law.

@squarebill 2 ай бұрын

No apology needed Andrew , Son's team comes first, Family first!!

@johnstanley6819 2 ай бұрын

What you did was not easy. I appreciate your integrity! We need more people like you.

@chaddeem4544 2 ай бұрын

I support you 100% Andrew! It sucks other grown adults can’t be called out for making a mistake and they have to be immature and resort to this type of stuff. Keep your head up buddy, you did the right thing. 💯

@johnhumphreys9732 2 ай бұрын

People do the wrong thing and when they are caught or called out, they scream and yell and lash out! It’s childish and almost comical! We are grown ups and should act that way. I believe that you did the right thing, keep your head up!

@jeb4836 2 ай бұрын

U are always on the good person mode, u could never do the wrong thing, only the right thing. Your parents must be proud of u. Good job Andrew, u did the right thing.

@AndrewUpshawFishing 2 ай бұрын

Oh I make plenty of mistakes. But I always try to do what’s right

@user-ot4ro5gd6u 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing Andrew. You prayed about it and you are good. God expects us to do the right thing.

@randymcgee9176 2 ай бұрын

You are 100 percent in my mind thanks for your support sometimes anglers just don’t care

@lanceduff 2 ай бұрын

The fact than an ELITE SERIES PRO would intentionally BLOW out a bed says a lot about his character. I bet all of those bass eggs on that bed will survive 🤦🏻‍♂️ It takes 🥎🎾s to stand up and do the right thing. You’ve always been that kind of guy.

@kevinbowman325 2 ай бұрын

Andrew, sir. You were 100% in the right to report it. Not only from a conservation standpoint, but also as a tournament angler fishing the same tournament you witnessed a blanton, intentional, deliberate act of unsportsmanlike conduct. He new what he was doing was wrong when he did it. What he did was wrong on both levels, and a obvious violation of the rules. I seen his post and I'm glad he was man enough to admit that he was wrong, and he admitted to doing it, but you were 100% in the right. There was absolutely no sense in doing what he did. There is a reason for the rules, that everyone has to,(or is supposed to) read, respect, and abide by. You did the right thing.

@brad7219 2 ай бұрын

You done right brother we all stand behind you

@aaronsalais3477 2 ай бұрын

Andrew I respect you for doing the right thing and speaking up and turning an angler in for blowing out a spawning bed that effected not only other angler chances but also effected chances for new bass to come into the world and lake I have followed you for years and will continue to I think and feel you did the right thing and I stand behind and support you and your decision for doing the right thing.

@Truth2Truth777 2 ай бұрын

Things like this make me so glad God pulled me out of this trash, called modern day tournament fishing. I was on Toledo yesterday in patroons with no clue there was a Toyota series going on. I don’t keep up with this stuff anymore, not worth my time (someone sent me this subject which is why I’m looking into it, they know I use To be personal friends with Andrew) When an angler pulled right on top of where I was fishing without even speaking to me I had no clue he was in a tournament. When I finally figured out, he was fishing the last day of the Toyota. I immediately got out of the area. But besides that the angler still pulled right on top of me, literally I could throw my rig in his boat. That move by him was enough to call the tournament director and have him DQ getting all over my spot being disrespectful. In 20 years, I never reported anything to the tournament Director I always felt it was Not My place.,. God will judge. Absolutely incredible what this sport has come to, it’s sad. I was part of it for 20+ years people now have no respect for anyone anymore but SELF. Most likely Andrew was in the right just because I know his character….. Judgment is coming soon get ready God is about to make haste against everyone that’s not keeping the commandments. And I can promise you anyone fishing professional is not keeping the commandments written in Exodus chapter 20. As for Andrew I see where he did nothing wrong from a tournament standpoint but in the eyes of our creator we are doing everything wrong by breaking his commandments with our worldly obsessions

@AndrewUpshawFishing 2 ай бұрын

Would love to know who you are. But I understand about the tournament angler pulling on up on you on the final day. That’s not right, in any capacity.

@jimmurphy834 2 ай бұрын

In the end, God will be our judge. You did what you knew was right in your heart. To do otherwise would not be honoring God. If I were you, I'd hold my head up high and sleep like a baby tonight. May God bless you and yours.

@aarons6931 2 ай бұрын

Black list him, why do southern anglers treat their fisheries like trash cans, and yall wonder why the fishing is superior in the north

@Theburningseason 2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@brandonburker7330 2 ай бұрын

What lakes are u fishing? I nor anyone I know trash our lakes. It's those Mexicans and illegal immigrants that everyone is letting in the States. Saw a Mexican family taking a bath on Smith Mtn Lake. I wish I had a 10xd to run in their heels

@cerebraltackle 2 ай бұрын

Yeah...Fork says you're wrong.

@DshaunBirch 2 ай бұрын

don’t put that bullshit on the south

@dawsonlenz4683 2 ай бұрын

Fishing is "easier" in the north because your lakes get a 6 month rest period. Ours dont

@davidhawkins6776 2 ай бұрын

I stand by you man!! Doing what's right isn't always easy but thanks for standing up against what's wrong with the sport today.

@michaelcobb9529 2 ай бұрын

You did the right thing. It's much harder to do the right thing. You are a man with integrity.

@timtucker8989 2 ай бұрын

For doing that he should be turned in to the Dnr for destroying the bass bed. Real class act …

@backcountrybrian3746 2 ай бұрын

Think catching the bass and taking them miles away for a weigh-in is more ethical? Seems kind of the same don't you think.

@rickybourque7182 2 ай бұрын

You are a True CLASS ACT and a stand up MAN Andrew! Be proud of who you are!

@JS-oy6nn 2 ай бұрын

Hold your head high. You did the right thing. This is an important life lesson and it is what it is. You did yourself proud, your family proud, and BASS Proud. You did the right thing. I subscribed because of this video.

@kentuckytrapper780 2 ай бұрын

My hats off to you man, absolutely the right thing to do, you guy's are looked up to by all of us tournament fishermen, sounds like something duddly did...great call..

@coleshelton 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for standing up for what is right.

@rogermoore3270 2 ай бұрын

I thought highly of New but I just want to say thank you for standing up to protect my favorite lake. It’s not easy to do the right thing but we need more men doing it just like this.