It's time to Reveal the TRUTH of how I Won the Toledo Bend Open (Not what you're expecting)

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Komentáře • 350

  • @KNRbaits
    @KNRbaits Před rokem +5

    Thank you so much for taking time out off your day to sit and talk with me congratulations and keep up the good work

  • @primetime1868
    @primetime1868 Před rokem +8

    I found something really interesting on that last day YOUR marshal said i have never seen anyone throw big baits like this. Your a damn Hammer. its truly impressive to see how you have honed in your craft to honestly be one of the best fishermen in the game right now

  • @jessestyron3806
    @jessestyron3806 Před rokem +12

    There's no secret..... you're just a friggin bass whisperer! Seriously though congratulations on the win! You definitely put in the work and educated/entertained us Mfers along the way! I'm just glad to be here DEAL 🎣💥👊🏻

  • @Tbowie13
    @Tbowie13 Před rokem +4

    Hey Ben...I couldn't be happier for you! I was taking care of my mother as she was passing from brain cancer during your journey. Watching you smash it gave me an escape from what was going on. Mom and I would sit and watch your videos smashing monsters and mom loved it too. We were both rooting for you...I'll never forget Momma's big grin when I told her you made it to the Classic! She lost her fight April 20th, but I'm still rootin for ya in this Cinderella story! Get it Ben, do it for you and for us dreamers too! Praying for ya as well buddy!

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 Před rokem +11

    Congrats on the bass master win bro! That's freaking awesome & a hell of an accomplishment no doubt!

  • @thomasgarbarini9254
    @thomasgarbarini9254 Před rokem +14

    With all the work you've put in, you deserve it Ben congratulations.

  • @johnmckeown2605
    @johnmckeown2605 Před rokem +5

    Such a pleasure to see how you have put the fishing world on its ear. I feel like we are right there with you. I am constantly amazed at your technical skills and willingness to share.

    • @johnmckeown2605
      @johnmckeown2605 Před rokem +1

      @millikenfishing1_Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. You're so good, sometimes mind boggling

  • @darla218
    @darla218 Před rokem +4

    We’re so happy for you Ben! ❤️ We love you too Slaw! Thank you Sarah for being a supportive wife, props and love for you too! Enjoy the ride Ben!

  • @drewmatthews4559
    @drewmatthews4559 Před rokem +37

    Ben, long time mf. You spent so much time preparing. You did ur homework. Ur the trueself fisherman that we all live thru you. U proved urself and talked the talk and cashed that check!!!!!!! Cole slaw don't worry, u the best camera guy. It takes the whole crew to make it happen. Cole thank you over the years for filming. Ben u made it happen. And the wife for the years of letting you do fishing. Family, friends and never give up makes it happen. And the best fishing videos on CZcams. Thanks to Ben's crew for making me happy for the bell.

  • @jeffpickett9730
    @jeffpickett9730 Před rokem +4

    Congratulations!!! Love the debrief, thank you so much for giving us a debrief!! So glad your closest love ones got to celebrate with you!! Hey we need that line thru tho!!!also need an MFer mag rod!!! Can you add one to the Milliken series please?? We cannot wait for the next one!! Please tell Cole slaw thanks for the great video work!! See you this weekend!!!

  • @justinpius5496
    @justinpius5496 Před rokem +8

    Congrats Ben! Been a sub since the beginning. So fun to see you grow as a you tuber and now preparing to be a professional bass fisherman! Congrats again on the fantastic run. Keep up the hard work buddy!

  • @atamagashock
    @atamagashock Před rokem +8

    Congrats again brother, so happy and proud for you. Proof that putting in the time and work pays off! I know this week didn’t go as you hoped, but to have a start the way you did on the first two stops, is absolutely incredible

  • @wadebarber6082
    @wadebarber6082 Před rokem +4

    You got them bass fish figured out brother great job I've been following for like 7 or so years and you've came a long way

  • @ksoutdoorsports
    @ksoutdoorsports Před rokem +2

    Congrats on the win! Good luck at the classic!

  • @stephenpaulson9043
    @stephenpaulson9043 Před rokem +2

    And this is definitely just the beginning. I absolutely love and enjoy following you on this journey Ben.

  • @brwoutdoors3690
    @brwoutdoors3690 Před rokem +9

    Absolutely love the journey man, it’s truly amazing to watch 💪

  • @plouden728
    @plouden728 Před rokem +4

    So cool, congrats! Love watching your journey! Cant wait to see ya in the Classic!

  • @garyhightower8105
    @garyhightower8105 Před rokem +1

    Congrats Mr Milliken from Kentucky. I myself was in my way but found my Daddy had pancreatic cancer and it was more important to spend time with him. I hope you do your best and best wishes my friend

  • @davidwilliams1805
    @davidwilliams1805 Před rokem +3

    Congrats my friend! You smashed em and I really enjoyed the footage you shared. I was really rooting for you at Buggs Island, but unfortunately it's not a big fish lake. You're gonna win this next one!

  • @shanehamilton6708
    @shanehamilton6708 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for all the information you have shared with us, it’s definitely helped me a lot. I have told people you are great with all kinds of techniques not just big baits. You work hard everyday and you have been working your tail off for years, you totally set yourself up for success in every aspect of your life especially financially. So much respect! You did it the right way. Young people with dreams to do anything can learn from your journey. Thank you for taking us along with you.

  • @DirkDigler209
    @DirkDigler209 Před rokem +10

    Absolute effing legend I can’t even say it enough absolute MF’er legend second career Bassmaster open top five and won the second event outright and clinched a spot to the bass master classic ben freaking Milliken is fishing in the bass master classic I’ve been watching him since Nebraska this is so awesome my son is so happy I’m happy for him he got my kid into bass fishing!

  • @johnhaney9440
    @johnhaney9440 Před rokem +2

    I love that you explained the things you did to win the tournament again great job

  • @haroldrogers6566
    @haroldrogers6566 Před rokem +1

    Those of us who have followed you for years already knew how you caught em. We listened and in your own way let it out. But thanks for letting the rest know. Not so good at buggs, but I seen home boys do n that one that didn’t do good. So on to the next Ben, pulling for your dream man 😁👍👍

  • @jeremymoore6371
    @jeremymoore6371 Před rokem +2

    I’ve been watching your videos since that I quit my job to fish video so proud of you man you’ve come so far you’re an inspiration

  • @Stinkybeard
    @Stinkybeard Před rokem +1

    Well Ben, Kerr lake was TOUGH!! Powell Kemp, who won it is an absolute HAMMER on Kerr/Buggs Island.
    I am about an hour from Buggs on the NC side - it's a great fishery with tons of fish but man is a lake that if you catch 16lbs a day you are doing something - any time of year and in the best conditions.
    You guys had terrible conditions, huge fronts moved through the area during practice bringing tons of rain and mud and though it doesn't fish big, it usually fishes high in numbers of fish.
    You kept grinding and got some decent points still!! Such a great time watching you and your success!!

  • @scottclark1168
    @scottclark1168 Před rokem +2

    Man I'm so happy for you,and your entire family,and of coarse the man Cole,hate I couldn't get off work for the Kerr tourney,first tourney I ever fished was on that lake,good luck to ya brother👊

  • @kylegrosvenor772
    @kylegrosvenor772 Před rokem +7

    I've listened to damn near all your podcasts from various people. I agree with you, people peg you as a big bait or die kinda guy. I get when you say you'll catch em on what they want, to me that's what fishing is about. Tight lines from Ohio brother. Congrats again and bring on the next open!!

  • @chrishill1507
    @chrishill1507 Před rokem +6

    Congrats bro!! You deserve all the success your having and more.

  • @zachroberts418
    @zachroberts418 Před rokem +3

    Good luck Ben. Your killing it bud Im rooting for you. I've been watching you from the beginning keep it up

  • @tonypascale7754
    @tonypascale7754 Před rokem +1

    I can attest that hogwalla is a beast. Got some in a six sack and it turned out to be the best creature bait I’ve ever used. I keep 10 packs stocked in my box at all times!!!

  • @chrischrist7982
    @chrischrist7982 Před rokem +4

    Congratulations bro, you deserve it! I've been following you forever!

  • @Huntn_fish365.2
    @Huntn_fish365.2 Před rokem +2

    Love it bro. Been watching for a loooong time. Glad to see you actually doing what we all wanna do! 🙌 keep trucking man! We know you can smash ‘em!

  • @jonesy128
    @jonesy128 Před rokem +1

    Well deserved win!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! When you work hard dreams come true!! Couldn't happen to a better person!! Peace love joy and happiness from KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE!!

  • @80884bpresley
    @80884bpresley Před rokem +4

    Awesome video guys!!! Congratulations to you all that make these videos and winning already!!! Classic bound now you just got to win it. Then you won't be worried about all next year's entry fees!!! Wait and see how many people are going to be wanting to put their name on next year's shirts. They are going to go nuts if you win this next one too!!! Lol can't wait to see all the videos.

  • @kylebolenske4229
    @kylebolenske4229 Před rokem

    Never met you but I’m happy for you! My little brother got me into your videos and it’s been cool to watch the progression and the science to it. I’ve been tournament angling since 2018 fishing since I could walk. Love all the info and the passion you have for the sport

  • @AaronSForeman
    @AaronSForeman Před rokem +1

    Your work ethic is admirable. Most of us couldn’t do what you do even with the abilities you have to find and catch bass. Great video brother.

  • @BillyBats773
    @BillyBats773 Před rokem

    I’m gonna try and make it. Much love from Chicago ❤️ You’re the best fisherman on CZcams imo. Because you don’t bullshit, it’s not lame music/ instrumentals for a whole video blaring in your face, you admit defeat and show what’s not working and switch up. You deserve all what’s coming to you for your hard work.

  • @mikewelter180
    @mikewelter180 Před rokem

    Two of my biggest fish came off the Ol' Ball and Chain yesterday using the Hogwalla. I may have found my new favorite technique. I'm really looking forward to seeing you fish here at LOZ. Thanks for what you do!

  • @colewhitehead3385
    @colewhitehead3385 Před rokem +1

    Ben I say this once a week. Your the best and this video shows how your going to win the bassmasters classic. I have already have a motel room paid for in Oklahoma to watch you win the bassmasters classic.

  • @patrickgazzara3992
    @patrickgazzara3992 Před rokem +1

    Great job on the win. Planned on getting on the water at Kerr to attempt to locate Red 402. No luck other stuff got in my way. I did get to the weigh in today and would liked to have met you. In reality you and several guys were a couple big fish away. Also, placed my 1st order a couple days ago and got the Hogwalla's and my first Draw 6.5. So if I speak to Coleslaw while fishing thinkin it will help.

  • @Zeke1966
    @Zeke1966 Před rokem

    Congratulations on your win Ben! Travel safe and kick butt.

  • @BigMoneyEnt412
    @BigMoneyEnt412 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations
    And thank you for sharing
    And good luck in the rest of them!

  • @jimviolette5716
    @jimviolette5716 Před rokem

    Congrats! Thanks for filming the whole experience!! Great channel.Go get some more!your my inspiration for my muskie fishing this season.

  • @mtg42c1
    @mtg42c1 Před rokem

    Congrats brother! So freaking awesome that you have had such amazing success already. I didn't have any doubts that you would do well. I now have a reason to keep up with BASSMASTRERS again. Can't wait for the next tourney. Good luck and continued success!

  • @rock-o-rama
    @rock-o-rama Před rokem

    It’s been so fantastic watching this all unfold. And major props to you for staying true to who you are and not wearing the silly NASCAR style outfit so many “pros” do. You’re 100% real and that’s what makes you so unique and popular. Mad love from the 307!

  • @mikerothwell2880
    @mikerothwell2880 Před rokem +1

    Im fishing vicariously thru you!!! Ive been anticipating this video to come out, although there has been so hype about your win that most of us already knew you had WON!!!
    Congratulations!!!!!! Cant wait to sport the 402!!! You are making great videos and content and cant wait to see the next video!!! Fishing just got real exciting!

  • @graysongoss1717
    @graysongoss1717 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job man! Watch you all the time. Your making head lines! They wasn’t expecting a CZcamsr to kick there ass. Keep it up man

  • @jimmybrooks1759
    @jimmybrooks1759 Před rokem

    IVE ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR GROWTH IN FISHING. YOU HAVE OPENED MY EYES TO A WHOLE DIFFERENT WAY TO CHASE THE GREEN FISH. SEVERAL YEARS AGO I DIDNT EVEN OWN ANY BIG GLIDE BAITS, BUT NOW I ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE ONE TIED ON. FROM ONE FISHING JUNKIE TO ANOTHER, CONGRATS ON YOUR BIG WIN AT T-BEND

  • @josephabeytajosephabeyta9305

    Your drive and dedication won that tournament. Your children, wife and family won it for you. The Mf nation feels that they hoisted that trophy with you. Phenomenal series. Thanks

  • @Lourens551
    @Lourens551 Před rokem +1

    Well done Ben, especially the way you stayed true to what you do and enjoy. You belong in the big league, remember that for when if you have a bad day on the eater

  • @NOTHINGBUTNUGGETS
    @NOTHINGBUTNUGGETS Před rokem

    I love you brother, you have helped me so much in my presentations with my Lures. I just bought the 402 shirt. I will support you in any way. I wanted to come see you on Toledo but I had a tournament on Rayburn. Keep smashing it brother.

  • @LoudMiller
    @LoudMiller Před rokem

    From falling into icy waters to winning a Bass open! You've come a long way and put in all the work, congrats!

  • @tntoutdoors_
    @tntoutdoors_ Před rokem +2

    It was Amazing watching you work !! Telling us your thoughts was a great teaching moment. Let’s Go !! 🧨🧨🧨

  • @shugzkeck2256
    @shugzkeck2256 Před rokem

    Just recently started following your journey in the opens ...you seem to have what it takes and are humble and understand what fishing is about pulling for you the rest of the way and can't wait to watch the ups and downs on your way to the Elites because that's were your headed sonner than later let's go to 😊

  • @mrjcell26
    @mrjcell26 Před rokem

    Dude...This is completely awesome! Congratulations brother!

  • @randyanderson7010
    @randyanderson7010 Před rokem +1

    Awesome review congratulations on making the classic enjoy the ride!

  • @dreichert1438
    @dreichert1438 Před rokem

    One of the coolest things was you not wearing a big sponsor covered shirt. Thought that the whole time and great you didn't have to sell out to get where you are. You worked for it and you deserve it

  • @TysonEdwardsFishing
    @TysonEdwardsFishing Před rokem

    It's awesome to see a northern Midwest guy that's damn near a local guy to get a win. I'm in Central Iowa and have been following for a while. Congratulations

  • @BWOUTDOORS
    @BWOUTDOORS Před rokem +7

    Ben watching you for a long time I know how hard it takes to get where you are today, love your videos. you are going far in the fishing indust--will following you all the way. ps. you go get them.

  • @catchofthedave8681
    @catchofthedave8681 Před rokem

    That's so cool man, congrats. I saw the 6th sense drops last week, just got mine in the mail, the small draw and a few packs of the new 10 inch worms and the magnum catwalk. I'm waiting on that magnum flush. The flush has become probably my most important "limit maker" bait over the past couple years. I hardly throw a senko at all anymore, I throw a weightless flush cuz it does a shimmy as it falls and stays right side up so you can twitch it and let it fall, twitch twitch, stop....etc I flip it sometimes too, drag it on a t-rig, and it makes an absolutely amazing full size chattbait trailer. So I can't wait for that big flush to come out. I hope you guys eventually release a small flush too. I know you have the juggle minnow, which i use on my mini max chatterbaits and on spinnerbaits, but I'd love a mini flush too.

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Před rokem +1

    Your the man Ben I'm pulling for you, catch'um up bud..

  • @AZAngling
    @AZAngling Před rokem +1

    Ben is embracing the fact he is the happy gilmore of bass fishing. Dig it

  • @stigar905
    @stigar905 Před rokem

    Ben,
    Huge fan my daughter goes to Midland university in Fremont Nebraska and we are from Huntington Beach Ca, but fish local bass tourneys in ca, az, nev, love your content. Love that your just real regualar honest family guy and pulling for you this season!

  • @abrown2669
    @abrown2669 Před rokem

    You’ve came along bud. Definitely cleaned up your content and absolutely killing it. My kids and myself will be keeping up with you ! Keep whacking and stacking em!

  • @markockerman9989
    @markockerman9989 Před rokem

    Nice explanatory vid . Can't wait to watch the next one !

  • @BOSN_BAITS
    @BOSN_BAITS Před rokem

    Can’t wait to see the next open ….
    Couple months to a year ago you asked a question suggest a video idea well here is one for you.
    Your the big glide master well with your winnings you should get a motherchaser and show us what you can pull in with it
    But I have faith you could do it

  • @brucemckinnley5272
    @brucemckinnley5272 Před rokem

    Solid performance and result , was friggin awesome to watch you. I've been watching your Chanel, 4 vids before you quit your day job...that long ago...🎉🥳🥃

  • @jtthompson5837
    @jtthompson5837 Před rokem +1

    🎉 congrats and thank you for sharing your journey

  • @chipsterblack7950
    @chipsterblack7950 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing brother and good luck at the next stop. Shirt on order.

  • @raidersc9066
    @raidersc9066 Před rokem

    Ben is the reason I started throwing swimbaits . In 2017 I watched him smash em on a m.s slammer and I’ve been hooked every since . Thanks ben

  • @jimschreiner6482
    @jimschreiner6482 Před rokem

    Keep it going Ben! My cousin and I are all in for you 100%. We can't wait to see you lay the smackdown and Rip Some Lips in the Classic. 👊🎣

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 Před rokem

    You got the reward for all that hard work you have put in sir!
    And obviously the crew you have has done the same.
    Thanks for all the great info! And watching you crush it for the win.

  • @chrisanderson9856
    @chrisanderson9856 Před rokem

    Congratulations on this big win!!! I'm so happy to see you accomplish one of your goals in the bass fishing industry. I've been watching since the beginning, and all those bank fishing adventures. Again, congratulations!!!

  • @MelMiller1972
    @MelMiller1972 Před rokem

    good job hope one day I can get back out there don't know if it will ever happen but still will be fishing may find another club I've fished the opens one year back in the 90s and been on a state team that I should have won but was young and let it get away hope you keep wearing them out this year

  • @MrJiblack
    @MrJiblack Před rokem

    Best derby I ever had was off a Carolina rig red/black 10in worm caught a 26lb bag that derby but I haven't been able to fish since I've had my 3 strokes. Good luck bud

  • @bobrole9677
    @bobrole9677 Před rokem

    Thanks Ben. Really appreciate you breaking it all down.

  • @haydenkoepsel7551
    @haydenkoepsel7551 Před rokem

    I'm so excited to meet you at the bass master classic next year. I'm trying to get my dad to let me use big swim bait lures I live in a town outside of Tulsa so I will try and make it to the Bassmaster, good luck on Grand Lake though it's tuff.

  • @tonygruber1605
    @tonygruber1605 Před rokem

    Been watching since the days of you being Josh's dad. Been a hell of a journey man, keep killing it 🍻

  • @donaldthomas6520
    @donaldthomas6520 Před rokem +1

    That was so awesome to hear about your success with your dream. Your go with your bad self brother. Peace out from Ohio Don T

  • @waynejackson9374
    @waynejackson9374 Před rokem +1

    Best of luck to you, you ave worked hard to get where your at make the best of it have fun with it

  • @kevinhutchinson1322
    @kevinhutchinson1322 Před rokem

    I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

  • @alexoienundertheveil4742

    Just wanted to say congratulations Ben for the epic win 🏆 it was incredible and to do it by over 10lbs is so badass 🎣

  • @jeffporter100
    @jeffporter100 Před rokem

    Congrats! Would be super exciting to see you win the Classic!

  • @semperfishing813
    @semperfishing813 Před rokem

    Awesome job!!! Good luck in the next one 👍💪🎣

  • @rodneychandler82
    @rodneychandler82 Před rokem

    You put in the time and worked it out . Well deserved . Been following your CZcams Vid's for a while now. Congrats buddy 👏. Take it all the way . Regards from South Africa

  • @justincrawford6058
    @justincrawford6058 Před rokem

    I got faith you'll take the dub bro! You're a hard worker and I truly believe when you work hard it pays off!!

  • @JGeddes2
    @JGeddes2 Před rokem +1

    First of all congrats on the win second my waterland Milliken sunglasses came in and the quality is insane for only $139

  • @bwjc6561
    @bwjc6561 Před rokem

    Congrats on the win.. you are killin it for sure.. I’ve seen you progress in your fishing doing it a lil different than most.

  • @What_Now_Bruhhh
    @What_Now_Bruhhh Před rokem

    You were so close to home lol im from Hemphill Tx and fish on Toledo all im happy you got to fish it i use to always comment and say you should come fish in Toledo im glad you got the Win keep up the good work and keep rippin them lips and making great content 👍

  • @hunterrodriquez2011
    @hunterrodriquez2011 Před rokem

    Congrats man! Well deserved 🔥

  • @nathantillis7785
    @nathantillis7785 Před rokem

    Good luck at Kerr man! All of Mfer nation is proud of you!

  • @karlchandler7246
    @karlchandler7246 Před rokem

    Congratulations Ben on your win!!!!!

  • @c.d.robirds324
    @c.d.robirds324 Před rokem

    Love ya Brother! My Son, Jesse Robirds got his first glide bait fish a 3.37 Largemouth on 6th Sense glide in the High School NYFA Tournament on Table Rock yesterday!💥
    Thank you for your detailed videos, it helped make my Son and his partners tournament GREAT!

  • @randywunderlich6315
    @randywunderlich6315 Před rokem

    Great content!!!!! Good luck going forward!!!! Stay grounded….. 👍

  • @wesleysimcox3933
    @wesleysimcox3933 Před rokem +1

    It’s awesome!you definitely deserve the win!

  • @markipock1628
    @markipock1628 Před rokem

    You deserve it. Enjoy the win. See you at the classic just a skip From Ozark mo . Hope you are liking the boat!

  • @reyhernandez3406
    @reyhernandez3406 Před rokem

    The crazy part is that he is showing us what he caught it with, when other pro fisherman don’t even think of doing 😂
    Confidence is high for this man. Congrats bro! You deserve what comes in the future 🍻

  • @jaysonelam8321
    @jaysonelam8321 Před rokem

    Everyone knew it was a matter of time, but straight out the gate Brother!!!! Congratulations to you and your Crew! Gittin’ it done.🎉 No doubt, you’ll shake things up in the Bass World going forward.❤✌️&chicken grease😅

  • @shawncubitt7703
    @shawncubitt7703 Před rokem

    Congrats again…. Just goes show everyone that hard work will pay off in the end.
    Keep it up!!!!

  • @apeacefulgrower
    @apeacefulgrower Před rokem

    Big Congrats Ben 👏 I've been watching you since the beginning ( I've missed a few) but you've come so far. High 🖐🤜🤛 Beautiful Trophy 🏆 👍