The Wait is OVER!! Bassmaster Open Season Kicks off HERE...

[@BassFishingHQ]

Top 5 in an Open ain’t no Joke!

[@colbycurrier5968]

Most exciting group of videos to come in the bass fishing realm of KZbin. Love the transparency and talking us through your thought process

[@factsoffishing]

Great stuff Ben! Keep Hammering until we get to hang out together on the Elite Series stage 👊🏻

[@jg-qo4sc]

Come fish lake eufaula in eufaula, Oklahoma. Bass master tournaments have history there. If you come to eufaula Oklahoma I can show you a few spots.

[@jesseboyden3119]

Thank you for taking the time to make these vids so in depth. Loved how u ran down the game plan

[@robbymatherne9987]

I am from Baton Rouge Louisiana and I love how you showed the bridge you were driving over is in Lake Charlies Louisiana and the Mississippi river bridge in Baton Rouge Louisiana. I drive over the Mississippi bridge every week going to work. I was going to ask if you were nerves in my first comment, but you answered my question in your video. But it would be awesome to see you come fish the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana. I know when your were driving over the basin and it caught your eyes and you were like, man I need to come fish this beautiful body of water with all those stumps protruding out of the water. Thanks for the tournaments breakdown and you were right about the 18 lbs. a day to finish in the top 10. Can't wait to watch more of your videos in the future. love them all, Good luck and Thanks!!

[@gettintothapoint9769]

Dude don’t be nervous. You deserve this. You’ve waited for this moment since you were a child. It’s yours for the taking. Good luck Ben. You are the best out there!! Just don’t forget our #1 sponsor God…. Tight lines!!

[@DirkDigler209]

I feel like a proud daddy all the people I told this guy is a real angler he can compete with the best of them !! all saying it’s staged he’s just an influencer fishing at private lakes! congrats on the top five that’s a real accomplishment in a bass master open there are some real real heavy hitters that’s awesome bro

[@chrischrist7982]

Congratulations 👏 you deserve it bro!

[@jeffreygwaltney9498]

Been a fan for some time. I gotta give it to you for this tournament vid formatting. Nobody gives their juice away like this. Love the confidence and the willingness to share. Great start to the season and keep after it!

[@robertmckinstry7282]

Little backstory on my character. I don’t want to Canada try out for a hockey team when I was 16. I made the team. Signed my first professional contract three months before my 18th birthday. Fell in love with bass fishing from a guy from work. Always wanted to be a professional angler course that was in the 80s. Went to work after pro hockey didn’t pan out. Worked for the electric company as of journeyman lineman. We’re doing it on the job 22 surgeries later on 70 Social Security disability still have a 21 foot triton boat sitting in my driveway, yelling at me to get her wet, I’m still hanging onto that. Squeeze of mine. Hope in one day I can take her out one more time just to enjoy the speed. Thanks for your videos. Your knowledge sharing your secrets one-of-a-kind you go far grasshopper you go far.

[@mikemaahs638]

Thanks for representing the 402!

[@justicehopper7724]

He'll yea brother. Been watching you since the beginning. Keep winning and being humble. WINNING

[@matthewhairell849]

Congrats on the Top 5.

[@reyhernandez3406]

No need to wreck it for everyone, let people watch 😂

[@wyattdaniels9667]

Spoil

[@reyhernandez3406]

@@wyattdaniels9667 you know what I mean’t 😅 come on man, you live to correct people or what?

[@andrewboyce7268]

​@@reyhernandez3406 everyone knows how he did.. do you not follow Bassmaster? They make a pretty big deal out of the opens.

[@Gbivy]

Not everyone. I avoid seeing results to watch them here. Never had that problem on other channels.

[@HuntnGamecock]

Awesome when a guy is so dialed into his craft, that he’s like, yeah, I’m gonna literally show you everything and isn’t worried one damn bit. Which we all appreciate the heck out of that. I Have this not so crazy feeling, you’re about to wreeeck these boys! Let’s GO BEN!

[@kaleebfish]

Don't forget us when you make it big Ben! Much love!

[@ryanhill7770]

Man this is awesome. I'm stoked to see how this played out.

[@willyoufishwithme1532]

Man, to go out there and get a top five finish on your first event is just absolutely unreal. Congratulations!

[@PHATBASSASSASSIN]

Spam @benmilliken

[@jasonpipes5487]

It's awesome to see the thought process and all the details. Good luck this season

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

Great Job on your first open took us 3 years to get a top 5 was also cool meeting you fishing against you and learning who you are outside of the internet. Was refreshing to meet someone different.

[@desert-timber-outdoors6577]

Bro I’m stoked for you….. being able to watch you from the beginning to now is so bad arse….. you definitely earned your spot to be fishing against the best! GET EM!!!

[@slrkls]

Ben out here sipping whiskey in shorts and a tshirt and I’m out here shoveling snow. Congratulations on your first tournament dude. I’ll be rooting for you all season. I believe in you!

[@limpingfisherman1509]

Thanks for breaking it all down Ben. Not many guys would take the time to do that. I fish some kayak tournaments and this helps tremendously. 🔥👍😀

[@tjcrazyfishing]

Good luck !! And thanks for teaching me sooooo DANM MUCH. First time I tried something you stated I caught my PB 10LB4OZ from the shore line

[@DavidMccallister65]

That sunset at the end... Thought I heard the Bill Dance intro music... "The sun is just starting to shine up over the tree tops...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keithpowell2786]

Going to really enjoy Fowler new year on his journey Weston, you nothing but the best of luck brother

[@coledempsey103]

Awesome. As a fellow angler who got their start in Nebraska I'm hyped to see this series unfold! Wishin you the best!

[@RandyBanscope]

Congratulations Ben! Super proud on how you did at the first tournament and glad you don't any shit from any of the other angler's about fishing spots. Always knew you could fish with best! Now let's go win us one! Boat flips Only!

[@shanemoore8025]

I think this might be the first fishing video that I’ve ever watched that was 24 minutes and 52 seconds into it before the first fish was landed😂. Great video and GOOD LUCK!!

[@taylorsularz3726]

youre the man bro! keep being you man, i think thats why youve been so sucessful. You've stayed true to yourself.

[@aaronlyons5061]

Stoked for these uploads. We’re rooting for you man. Good luck!

[@troybing6665]

God Bless You Brother🤗👊🇺🇸I wish you the best in your quest and I think you are going going to take them be storm and open many eyes. Not sure how I missed this video but I’m working backwards but Best of Luck Brother🇺🇸👊

[@geraldsaylor1743]

I know your going to take it this year, love how you put us in the boat with ya. Good luck brother,can’t wait for the next video.

[@TheLastCastwithTicktolic]

We’re all rooting for you brother!

[@paulprovenzano5596]

Congrats Bro, I've been checking in on your content for a while. Its great stuff! Thanks

[@The4blade]

Good luck man. You did get Cole with the hybrid though. LMAO. You zigged and he zagged.

[@The4blade]

@text352, thanks for playing in traffic, although i dont wish any harm on you i do wish you would start your own business so you could get out of every else’s…

[@ronmartin5971]

Awesome Ben. I can see how stoked you are from your face. Happy for that finish. I’m pulling for you bro. 👍🏻

[@justjoeoutdoors3499]

Man I've been waiting ever so patiently for this, and top 5!! Hell yeah! 🍻 Got me grinnin' from ear to ear over here, keep up that momentum!

[@Droptinecreations]

Very informative, will be following you this year, I like that you offer no bs and tell it like it is.

[@MikeSmith-yp4sh]

I'M SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU ! I could feel your excitement. You got this! You're going to win one of these and I'm going to come see you in the Classic all the way from BFE California lol. Cheers brother. -Smitty

[@Fishing4Biggins]

I wish you all the luck in the world and you are living my dream as well. I am only 14 and use a go pro and fish all the time.

[@pedrovasquez3103]

My MAN!!! Watching the dreams come true is dope! We with you my dude! 🌳😎🌲 Keep’em cummin

[@treyg.8725]

heck yeah i wanna be there one day, the sport of bass fishing is my passion and my dream!! good luck in the rest of the opens.

[@wheatstatedude8343]

Love your other videos, but I was 100% engaged from the beginning to the end. Can't wait to see more like this one! Great job.

[@trevorobanion8100]

Nice work, Ben! Have you ever checked out Aquatraction? They can do any design you'd like, it looks absolutely amazing in the boat, and you can spray it like a bare boat floor to clean it. Definitely worth at least checking out for future projects or to replace worn out flooring with.

[@robbymatherne9987]

Congratulation Ben on your first Bass Opens success. It takes a whole lot of practice even with live scope to figure the fish out. I followed the whole tournament pulling for you even thought my bosses nephew was fishing that same tournament. 21st was bad to the bone on opening day. Then the rainout happen and here comes the final day on Sunday and you jumped 16 of the top fishermen to finish 5th. Man congrats again on doing well in your first BASSMASTER OPENS TOURNAMENT. Wishing you more success on your next 8 upcoming Bass Open tournaments. Now it is time to watch the video. Thanks!!

[@ballpythons31]

Finally! Waited all week for this video! Can't wait for more. You the man! Love the lake break down and map showing. Thanks man! You're going to kill it this year!

[@jamesedmonds8823]

Great job Ben! Glad to see your doing well! I can't imagine the pressure, but your handling it like a boss 🤙 Keep givin em hell and don't let off!! 🤘

[@scottclark1168]

So happy for you Ben,this season is gunna be awesome watching all this go down,good luck and the carpet wrap is sick

[@colepontzeroutdoors6526]

Dude I'm so freaking jacked to watch the footage for this video series of the opens. Congrats on top 5!!!!!

[@stuartcampbell462]

Congrats man! Is that a Navionics map or C Map you were using on the vid. What is your opinion of both?

[@kylebrandstattfishing7270]

Great finish Ben. Can’t wait to see the rest of these videos.

[@hbkgoblue100]

Congrats on the top 5. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out with your thought process and planning. Keep killing it with the amazing content. So happy for you to be able chase your dream.

[@johnhumphreys9732]

I’m so excited to watch this video! It was cool as hell to meet you.

[@aydenellis4729]

Super excited to follow you on this journey

[@robertbenson6721]

Welcome to Alabama, Ben. Glad to have you!

[@MCK9000]

There is absolutely nothing like this. Anyone watch his top 5? Of course we did. Now we get this breakdown of his winning baits and tactics? Its too good to be true. If BM is not in your top 10 GOAT yet thats changing this year. Go, Ben!

[@mathewsfishing4263]

Shake em off Ben!! Congrats on your finish!

[@douglasmurray8177]

Dude keep up the good work. I remember your early days and now this video comes across my feed. What a journey lol

[@billjovanovic2893]

two things you Logo is bad ass! and congrats on the top 5. Great start on the season

[@mattwiederholt7258]

Out repping the 402, congrats with the first tourney

[@northgaoutdoors8516]

Ben Ben Ben. Been and fan for a good while. And to see you turn pro. I’m excited. Let’s get that first pro W

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

You my man are proof that dreams do come true! Congratulations and we're all rooting for you! 🙌

[@curtisgilley9462]

Can’t wait for the rest of the season. First open of your life you get 5th can’t wait to see a win and you in the bassmaster classic that would be epic. I live near Leesburg so I’ll see you in October.

[@barrydeacon3551]

Congrats Ben!!! Top 5 out of the gate!!!

[@tannerwi]

Really cool and detailed analysis. Top 5 is amazing for first open tourney. Best of luck going forward.

[@troydecilles2]

Give the people what they want!!! We love the tourney vids, vlog, travel stuff

[@JIGSQUAD]

Good for you, BM. Lots of love. Hope you crush the last 8 Ts-- Jigsquad

[@devinpaice3794]

So pumped for this!! Congrats on 5th, awesome watching your journey. Slay em

[@mattyg5566]

The stoke is real! Can't wait for the next one! Good luck, Ben! \m/

[@grantstrickland764]

Went right through my hometown of Mobile Alabama!

[@tylerbroadway8710]

Just got my new mfer swimbait rod! Lovin it. Really love the blue accents on the eyes

[@garylukas3476]

Can't wait to see you on the elite series too !!!! Crush them Ben !!!!!

[@keithcarcaterra1824]

Congratulations dude….Good luck and God Bless.

[@bigjakesbigadventures5584]

super excited to follow the trail

[@TROAE]

Awesome brotha will definitely be rootin for ya. Livin the dream 🎣

[@waynestark9949]

Awesome work in your first open brotha, looking forward to watching this later

[@jeremygilreath224]

Congratulations on a great start to the year

[@MrSelesteg1]

Congratulations and good luck on your first tournament

[@daveb920]

Congrats Ben! Sorry I missed the premiere, better late than never I always say 0:06

[@M3tal_matt]

This might end up being the coolest video series you have on the channel, can't wait for the next one 🤘

[@barronsangling]

I could watch this all day! Can't wait for more!

[@aaroncooper4484]

Awesome. Keep reppin the 402!

[@mgwoodturning9303]

All the best for the tournament Ben wishing you all the success

[@jonzimmerman798]

Looking foreword to following BASS again! Good luck!

[@marksmith4539]

Your the best Ben! I wish you all the best this season. You were right there on your first tournament. Keep up the good work. We are all pulling for you.

[@bryanpromes77]

Nice touch, sporting the 402!!!

[@bobbycolson1957]

Off to a fantastic start keep it up

[@manuellozano7882]

Yo Cole that ending was dope and creative definitely a cliffhanger vibe

[@michaeldietz6787]

Love seeing the 402 GBR!

[@derekdoodahnickells5376]

Good Luck Milliken have a great Time🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@tomchalupsky5199]

GBR, congratulations Ben

[@connorhany351]

So pumped for you man! Excited to watch you sling em with the big baits this season

[@joshuaeppard5157]

Congrats on your place for the tournament look forward to what you can get done the rest of the season

[@carymclaren531]

Congratulations on a good start man

[@bassawhile8848]

Can’t wait! Wishing you continued success!

[@jackadamz3]

Good for you dude! Happy for you!

[@GoldenGooserust]

Great start !!! Tough field for a top 5... good job

[@davidbaker9271]

I'm rooting for you man You my hero brother

[@thomasnebinger2873]

Congratulations been with since beginning....way to go

[@toddandersen5742]

Good luck Ben....👍