UNBELIEVABLE Day Sends Me to the Top of the Leaderboard!! (Bassmaster Open Harris Chain)

[@bgood419]

This is no joke, from when I was a little kid until recently, I was a KVD, Hackney, Gerald Swindle super fan lol But man I have been watching your videos through out this whole transition into tournament fishing and it brought back that excitement I felt as a kid always checking to see how you the tournaments are going for you! I was so pumped up I had to text basically everyone as soon as I knew you made it to the elites. I was telling people about you and when you decided to go to tournaments I said you watch out for this guy named Ben Milliken, he is the real deal! And you made it brother! I'm so damn happy for you!!!

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Same . Rarely happy for professionals but am for Milken

[@alexanderealley9992]

Thanks for never giving up and for taking us along for the ride.

[@billyr828]

Never really followed tournament fishing until you jumped into the opens and now I’m hooked…. Like many of your fans loved the ups and downs and ultimately coming out on top congrats bro you earned it out there! Need Brucie to make another run at it you and him made the year incredible

[@Northern_Bass_Ninja]

Congrats Ben. Anyone that has followed you over the years knows you legit. This just stamps that. Stayed a core bass angler over the years. This is great for BASS to get more eyes on the sport.

[@bradelder5439]

Ben is Amazing! Great personality, works 24-7 sharpening his skills in an upward climb and brings pure joy into the lives of his posse of faithful M.F.'er's. I live at & on Grand Lake in Oklahoma and am counting the days until Ben arrives for the Classic in March 2024. I pray for Ben everyday, chug some brew and go bassin' ! What a wonderful life we we're offered, chose and have delivered on!

[@wheelb4973]

I have followed the entire season and was just as nervous as if it were me . The second day I was calculating throughout the day and was so relieved when you finally made it . Great job man , you accomplished the 2 biggest goals . A Open win which gets you in the Classic and top 9 which makes it to the Elites . This year has been awesome and all you gotta do next year is win an Elite event and the Classic along with a lot more solid finishes . It seems like a plan . Go catch em .

[@mrgoatbeard]

I am so looking forward to the next video then man brings tears to my eyes to hear.

[@kvaughn1573]

#HOWYOUDOIN

[@deline8ed619]

Pumped for you Ben! Heard the Elite news while watching your interview on BTL last week. Glad i can now see what you were describing. Congrats on this season man. From your insane first 2 tourney start, to the reality checks of what you’re up against that followed. I’m a late comer to this wild ride, only having found your content last year. My first exposure was from randomly clicking on a video about your dock incident in early winter 2018. Who knew that by the genuine demeanor and way you told that story (think you were fishing for crappie or perch or something randomly insignificant that trip, lol, just to get a line in the water) i’d be hooked, and end up being introduced to content of a guy with the uncanny ability to catch giants then step up to where you’re at now. I don’t think this could happen to a better guy right now. Your gratitude and respect for your colleagues, as well as the way you handle the relationship with your fans, friends and family, makes it hard not to get on board. Thank you. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@jimradford789]

Dude did it!! All season you hung in there and fished your way into the ELITE series!!!

[@Cjdklh]

Congrats Ben. Looking forward to following you in the Elite's next year.

[@kvaughn1573]

What a season Ben, your paving ways in the industry and shutting people up at the same time! I know you’ll remember this season the rest of your life and we’ll remember it the rest of ours! The Millikan fishing name will be remembered in bass fishing forever! #howyoudoin

[@tylerwill6015]

So happy for you Ben. Been an Mfer for nearly 4 years now. Its been an honor to watch you grow. Coludnt be more happy for your entire family. Cant wait for the classic and the eliets next year.YOU BET!!!!!!

[@nathanduong1821]

The tournament videos have been awesome and I thank you for filming everything. Very great work from you and coleslaw. Congrats on the elites!

[@0217kris]

AGAIN HATS OFF TO YOU Showing respect when others clearly are not that’s why you are where you are along with that skill you have to do what you do nothing but respect for you.

[@mattyg5566]

That altercation was crazy stuff - great Job Ben!! Been cheering for you, pointing ppl to your channel that I fish with since day 1. Can't wait to see the rest - you guys deserve it for all the hard work!!!! Elites is going to be fire!!! Thanks for all you do \m/ \m/

[@slrkls]

Ben, I followed you all season and watching what you accomplished, in that stacked field, was really impressive! Congratulations dude, you earned it.

[@Skeet245]

Congratulations MAN!!!!!! You really are a HAMMER!!!

[@nextlevelangling]

So pumped for you man! You deserve it. Now go crush the Elites!

[@TheTrident1982]

Man I was rooting so hard for you all year long.....huge congrats, what an incredible way to end it! Now I hopefully get to meet you in person next year when you come near my home and fish the Smith Lake Elite Series event. LET'S FING GO!

[@danthefisherman4793]

WOW! What a Day 1! Seemed your CA was getting ready to throw up in there until you asked him politely not to... That spot was LOADED! Thanks for explaining how not to screw up a spot like that.. I have never seen a Fish jump out of a Livewell like that especially a Giant... You wrangled him up like a he was a stear... Great Video COle!

[@austinhubatch6070]

Hell yes brother. I'll see you at the classic. Taking our first family vaca. With a 7 4 and 10 week old baby. 😂

[@christophershelton1735]

I’ve followed you and have seen every video you ever ever put out. I’m truly rooting for you. Congratulations on a strong day.

[@stevelancaster6303]

My first time watching you years ago you were bank fishing at a public pond. Glad to see you living your dream.

[@troysummers7675]

Ben, I hope to meet you someday. I have always been a fan. Super stoked that you made the Elite’s. You have earned it. Super excited for you and your family.

[@ryanlabbe877]

What an incredible year you have had Ben, I'm so happy for you and your success...... I've said all season and I'll continue to watch and say it all again next year in the elite series.... You got this my friend you got this! Hard work and perseverance will always pay off in the end and I haven't seen anyone put in the amount of work you have!!! Tight lines always LFG!

[@quietjohn5523]

Dude the mastery displayed was awesome! Best session I have ever seen on yt. I watched your channel way back when you decided to go full in on yt content making and then picked it up again as I saw, "oh Milliken went pro". Your dedication, intensity. determination, commitment, and willingness to go big (baits) makes for great viewing. Wishes for all the best!

[@robertgallacher7214]

Fantastic job ! I thought you might have to wait until next year after the previous 3 events didn't go to plan but i was wrong. Getting a result like that at the final tournament tells me you have what it takes to make it at the highest level, going to enjoy watching next year. Congratulations from Scotland.

[@defi9er]

I like how you don’t take shit from anyone, but you show the respect that you would expect!

[@Gascan26]

Congratulations Ben. Been following you since before you guit your job. Love the content love 6th sense and Waterland glasses. My fishing buddies now follow you. Can't wait to see you in the Classic and the Elites. Great job to you and Coleslaw.

[@thomasgarbarini9254]

Awesome job Ben keep it up, I love the tournament content it's been great all year.

[@ChadSaltyMeyer]

I've been following you since your Nebraska days. I don't even bass fish(primarily saltwater). Congrats! Awesome to come out and get it done, so much great content and hard work!

[@dustinwobrock8678]

Love you bro. The hair on my arms was standing up until the end. So proud of you man.

[@DannyBFishing]

Following all season has been awesome! One hell of a roller coaster! Dope to see it all come together in the end!

[@fishboy_az]

Dude thats wild, that co shoulda lauched that way, he asked nicely but dam help that guy out alil

[@davidwells6556]

Way to go Ben!!!! I have one of your 6th sense rods. I live in Florida and this is where the big bass live. I live in S. Fl. West Palm Beach.

[@woodyandsonstaxidermyindia7797]

Awesome fishing well done! Love how your videos make us feel like we are in the boat with ya congratulations Ben and sweet stuff slaw bad ass!!!

[@BassRaider]

So cool to see you use that glide to pull a couple biggins in. One of your best strengths throwing those big baits. So cool.🤙🤙

[@chasevanover]

Love it man, following the story is even better than watching live. Like rewatching a good movie without the anticipation, just enjoying knowing the ending.

[@MainlakeFishguides]

Dude the boat flips are AWESOME!

[@jamestomlin3434]

I’ve been waiting on this video for almost 2 weeks!

[@johnniemynski6875]

Awesome job getting into the elite series! I’ve watched you for along time you got it man!

[@johnbeavers351]

Following you this season has been intense and I have really enjoyed it! I have found myself eagerly awaiting the next tournament! Incredible accomplishment and looking forward to watching you in the classic! See you in Tulsa!

[@curtisfairman6239]

Congratulations! Good luck, finish big!!

[@barrygoyings4411]

Loved this series!!! Very enjoyable and love how you filmed it!

[@chrishorton3993]

Great job MFer. I knew you'd do awesome. It's been great watching you on your journey. I'm from Potter tx and never thought you be a neighbor in the city besides me after watching you in Nebraska. Good luck in the future.

[@Treedawg100]

Yes Sir! Getting it done! Bravo Ben!

[@deancurlee9373]

I haven’t told ya Ben congratulations on the great open season followed the whole year man, stoked to see ya in the elites next season

[@danrogers9945]

Dont even remember how long ive been watching your channel Ben? But always been a big fan.i dont comment much ,but had to say congratulations again!you have just kept grinding &grinding bud!were all super proud of you! Let's go brother! Cant wait for the big year coming! God bless to you & your family!

[@billheller9338]

Truly enjoyed watching your show, especially on Harris chain. I am 80 yrs old and always wanted to catch a large bass. Since I am only few miles from Lake Apopka I was wondering if You could send me the gps coordinates where u fished on Apopka. Keep up the great shows Bill in Clermont Florida

[@haroldrogers6566]

Great first day Ben. Norm caught em, but your old reliable clinched it to me it looked like. One more video to your goal. I’m excited to see it. Congratulations Ben on your dreams brother 😁👍👍

[@timothymason8779]

I like following you Millikan, and wishing you the best. 😊

[@Three-13]

This is been so much fun to watch you crush! Excited for the next video, as I already know what it holds...

[@keithhardin8597]

Congratulations!! Excellent job.

[@joe51261]

I went thru the Pa state championship into the 86 classic. Best I got was 13th. I know how hard it is. Bless you!

[@jameslovelace8958]

Hell yes! Congratulations Brother! Love the channel and your hard work.

[@jamesbacon1844]

Congrats Mr milliken. Been rooting hard for you this year. So jacked to see you on the elites next year. I hope that BASS sees the goldmine that you’re gonna bring to their product. Congrats again on an epic season and finish. 👊

[@kellydial780]

Congratulations on a great season!

[@danramzinski2957]

Very exciting video, loved it.Ben is definitely elite!

[@michaellrueckert9567]

this content inspires me and tells me I can become a professional fisherman if I keep fishing

[@red8884]

You will succeed. Thats your reward for all the hard work you put in

[@FuManDrew365]

Buddy I love watching you kill it.. I already damn know you done got your seat but watching how you did it is just as exciting.. awesome video

[@chrism5652]

Great job Ben, and congratulations !!!!

[@johnpace5659]

Ben. I just want to congratulate you on your win.

[@johnsteves6922]

That’s got to be tough having coanglers. I’m sure some fry and throw right on top of where you just casted.

[@angiespencer4156]

Awesome job Ben, next year with the Huver deal you get on that offshore bite make sure you get triangulated on your position that way if u have to turn off your electronics to get em to bite you’ll know whare you need to be and boy I can’t wait,hopefully if everything goes well you’ll be hoisting a few of those blue trophies,wouldn’t that be sweet 😊

[@davidschell7784]

great video.....watched the journey all the way......stay positive.

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video man! Something about those big baits! Congrats for sure man. Hope you got bigs on day 2. I always try not watch anything about the tournament till after your video!!! No reading comments either. I have to go back and read the old comments. Lol Great job!!!!!

[@mloll1121]

Mercer interview AND Day 1 drop?!?!? Letsss Gooooooo!!!!

[@kevronzone]

Made my day to see you made it Much deserved bro congratulations on the elites can’t wait to see the content

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Absolutely love it man!! I've watched the whole season and then some. Inspiring to put it lightly. Bring on some more BIGS!! #Hammer #6thSense #EliteSeriesHereBenComes

[@Joseph_Brown1986]

Dude you are doing aweaome!!! It's been sweet watching your journey bro 🎉 👏

[@jimmieglass1242]

Great job Ben cant wait to watch you next year in the elites

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Congrats on the Elites and the Classic.

[@payne1725]

Get ready for all your views to sky rocket, I just had my 11 yr son subscribe and he loves fishing. He will be your top viewer soon!.

[@DEADKING624]

Congratulations on making the ELITES 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!! Well done 👍🏻

[@haroldblake1196]

Hell yes do it a second day you got it Ben . We need that top 3 in the bass masters

[@williambrock4936]

Co-anglers needs to be removed, period. It's not fair to them or the boaters.

[@dannymoore430]

I agree, it puts the boater in a lose lose. If you say anything your a dick if you don’t then I feel you are giving away leverage that could cost the end goal. Then the non boater gets scraps and it comes down to luck a lot.

[@jacobjacques9776]

Still so exciting watching your video knowing u have already did it because your videos are amazing. Mfer for life 🤘

[@greghiday]

Awesome year Ben!!

[@UnmatchedE]

Cool visuals with the boat lights in the back

[@claytonhamm6081]

Been watching all season brotha. You got me using the whale swim bait and catching bigs. So good luck next year

[@thomasmetzger530]

TO ME YOURE ALLREADY AN ELITE !!!! WITH YOU ALL THE WAY BEN. !!! GRIND & RIP LIP'S BRO. FROM YOURE BUD & PROUD ARMY COMBAT. VETERAN 1ST BTL 16TH RANGERS 1ST INF DIVISION. HERE NOW IN NW OHIO !!!!!!

[@FamTable]

We live in a society where entertainment sells and sometimes that can have a negative effect. I don’t watch the “informative” videos much because I want to see fish catches in the videos I watch. The best content, in my opinion, has information along with fish catches.

[@dasimcoes]

Looking forward to watching you on the elite series. Let’s goooo.

[@JORDAN_O]

Im so glad you made it to the elites….. on your first go too and alot of people thought you were just a “KZbinR” hahaha FU@@ THE HATERS……CONGRATS from nevada!!!

[@jacobrader2931]

So happy for ya man! Hope you kill it in the next one too

[@ornametalsmith]

Hella day bud! Love watchin you KILLIN IT down herein FL! Pullin for ya man. 🎣

[@pedrovasquez3103]

My MAN!!! What a day on the water my dude 🌳💪🏽🌲. Amazing to see you accomplish your goals on video for us. We appreciate you my man. Keep’em cummin

[@j-roy6939]

Outstanding. Did your co angler catch any ???? Keep the work up Ben.

[@Hammerhead90]

Awesome job brother keep grinding! You’re not that far away from my backyard. Need to come back and target our inshore species

[@timpatton4563]

Your the man Ben you earned it and u have a lot going for you congratulations

[@RandytheRedneck]

Wow those scuba divers were putting the nice ones on your hooks 😂

[@Mjones8383]

You killed it this year, can't wait for next year

[@MainlakeFishguides]

Rock on Ben rock on! Congratulations!

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Congrats Ben 👏 I knew you were gonna make it

[@jimholliman2822]

Congratulations Ben on a great day1.

[@zachroberts418]

Hell yeah Ben I'm rooting for you man

[@jimhelton8899]

What a grind Brad I’m proud of you.

[@boblubke851]

Can’t hit the like button enough. Congratulations dude!

[@tylerhill9005]

SOOO proud of you bro incredible

[@kennyhaworth9606]

You made the Heads of Bass very happy Knowing you will be battling it out with Kyle Welcher for years to come I’m sure you will have a great year on the elites