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Boyd Duckett is going to Cancel 30 Professional Anglers’ Careers

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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2024

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  • @HellaBass
    @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +5

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  • @mikesheets4332
    @mikesheets4332 Před 8 měsíci +11

    They need to start another pro fishing organization with out Boyd

    • @bobbyrobbins9816
      @bobbyrobbins9816 Před 4 měsíci

      Ray Scott needs to haunt these SOBs. 150 HP limit, Pro on pro boat pairings, and NO NETS.

  • @bobpayseno7481
    @bobpayseno7481 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Thanks Rich for the excellent explanation of the BPT drama. Your spreadsheet and excellent analysis of all the possibilities helped me really understand this issue much better!!😊👍🏻

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Another spreadsheet video tonight

  • @centrebassoutdoors4791
    @centrebassoutdoors4791 Před 9 měsíci +24

    Don’t worry, good ole Duckett will make an exemption for himself and Gary. He is 100% the type of guy that would do that. I would be extremely shocked if he abided to his own qualification rules and actually was replaced by a rookie.

    • @michaelloucks4448
      @michaelloucks4448 Před 9 měsíci

      Boyd and Gary are just a bunch of greedy dirtbags how could you do that ruin 30 angler's career's. How is Gary Kline in the fishing hall of fame and I've read his record he won maybe 8 tournament's in his whole career he doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame yea he's won alot of money. Boyd ducket makes the worst rod's in the industry garbage, trash, crap . Greed greed greed that's all this sport is turning into greed . As far as I'm concerned Gary and Boyd are just a bunch of greedy dirtbags and the both of them should be kicked out of the sport and mark my words it's gonna come back and bite them in their ass . When people do things to hurt others that's just terrible I don't think they remember when they first started out.now what are those 30 angler's going to do they have families to take care of but they don't think of that it's how much money can I make getting rid of them absolutely disgraceful these two guys should be ashamed of themselves. Makes you sick to your stomach that another bass angler would do that to you. And if any of you people don't like what I said to bad that is just down right rotten what they did.

    • @jeffgrope990
      @jeffgrope990 Před 9 měsíci

      Ya know it!!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +2

      And just like that Boyd has made the team again in 2024 😂

    • @danielernst3685
      @danielernst3685 Před 8 měsíci

      Yes I'd say your correct

    • @mikelembke5121
      @mikelembke5121 Před 7 měsíci

      The 2 people you mentioned are part owners 9f the MLF and BPT series tournaments

  • @tsull5
    @tsull5 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Don’t worry the rules will change again next year 😂 Great vid Thank you

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Good point, expect more change

  • @ClayWilliamson
    @ClayWilliamson Před 9 měsíci +2

    Awesome job! definitely some big names on the outs. Looks like Poche would be great to interview if anyone could get him on. He’s got a big decision to make going into 24’. Looks like a easy decision to me but he’s different. MLF is going to be the show to watch next season to see if and who makes it back into the high life. I would definitely be interested in a post tourney update show on the race if your willing to plug in the numbers 😉. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Unlikely after each tourney but maybe a mid season update like around ICAST break 🤔

  • @kevingonyea
    @kevingonyea Před 9 měsíci +3

    Appreciate the work you put into this to give us some insight, Looking forward to BPT angler roster for 2024.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Did another deep dive video tonight

  • @raymondrussek2998
    @raymondrussek2998 Před 9 měsíci +1

    To some degree, I understand the transformation. Adjusting the field and establishing the invitational series seems like the natural order of things. I see some well knon anglers on the bubble. who've been in the mix since the beginning. This will affect sponsorships. I'm not sure MLF wouldn't be liable for damages. It could depend on the contracts.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      BPT lawyers are probably better than their decision making on tournaments

  • @lsj8693
    @lsj8693 Před 9 měsíci +4

    It’s ALL about the money!

  • @KysonRyan
    @KysonRyan Před 3 měsíci

    If I’m not mistaken Boyd owned an come up with the MLF format an sold it to Outdoor Life Network (OLN). What happened to letting the fish on the scales decide who stays or goes the elites way of doing a four day event seems to be a great way to keep the anglers focused on fishing an it’s clear the ones that are focused. The anglers that keep struggling are putting there time in to podcast an other business opportunities . My opinion if you go one season without one or two top 25 finishes or 3 top 50 you should have repercussions. Just like any professional sport should have to have a certain level of consistency to stay the anglers with rich parents or born with a silver spoon shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the game because they can afford to pay to stay fish on the scales is the only way to keep it 100% who’s the best .

  • @rickvann3489
    @rickvann3489 Před 7 měsíci +2

    When Boyd worked for Southern Tank Leasing I keep forgetting the name of the girl under his desk, someone ask him for me.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 7 měsíci

      not sure I have that level of direct access Rick

    • @rickvann3489
      @rickvann3489 Před 7 měsíci

      @@HellaBass lol... I do

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 7 měsíci

      @@rickvann3489 😅

  • @BrownBaitCo
    @BrownBaitCo Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lot of work put into this dang!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      I was too curious to know the answer had to crunch the data

  • @neilstensland1718
    @neilstensland1718 Před 9 měsíci

    These changes seem to suck for the anglers, but I would think the 50 boat field would open up new bodies of water that don’t necessarily have large enough ramp facilities or lodging. I, for one, would like to see a tourney on the Miss that wasn’t 7,8,&9 every single time. Does the 50 boat limit keep tourney license fees down, or open up opportunities in new states?

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Not really because even when they had 80 anglers they never fished more than 40 anglers per day in current format, which they could fish 40 boats almost anywhere

  • @J.L.ScottFishing
    @J.L.ScottFishing Před 9 měsíci +2

    So many out there feel they are entitled to a fishing career when without a strong business foundation and business model they have no tour to begin with.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Having a good plan is more important than catching from the start

    • @davefleming1117
      @davefleming1117 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I will take it even farther.. i quit Bass fishing period because of BASS FISHERMAN... have a multi species boat now and fish for walleye. Northern. Musky. Crappie and fish FOR FUN! TOO MANY TOURNAMENTS! They hog up the lakes the ramps and for the most part are very arogant guys... they whine and complain they cant make a living... Find another career!!! Nothing is guaranteed in this life. If you can make money fishing good for you.. i couldn't.. chose another path!! Tired of all it. Just my opinion and yes i know what they say but life is too short.... have fun.. it is supposed to be fun!!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@davefleming1117 I cam agree on the fun part!

  • @nancyzipperer8819
    @nancyzipperer8819 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is 100% a great move for MLF. Now I can watch everyone I want to watch without the bottom half. And for them other 35 guys the opens are wide open so if their really that good they'll have no problem making it to the Elite series

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      I think only a select few have the chops to make it through opens at this point

  • @PunchFishing
    @PunchFishing Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very interesting video!! Nice work

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Another spreadsheet video just dropped

  • @tommiks5649
    @tommiks5649 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Didn't Dorothy have a pair of Red Shoes? And when she clicked the heels together all her problems were solved. 🤔Wonder if Boyd has already tried that. 😂 Something isn't clicking. Really feel for the rookies and the guy's that have put it all on the line to follow the Yellow brick road.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Won't be any easy path for sure

    • @tommiks5649
      @tommiks5649 Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks excellent work. It's this kind of breakdown of what's going on in the fishing world on either side of the coin that keeps me here. Going to be interesting the next two years for sure.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      @tommiks5649 thnx Tom 😊

  • @oldbasser
    @oldbasser Před 9 měsíci

    Didnt see Dustin Connell name, i prob missed it. Where is he in the standings ? Thanks in advance !

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      He is #10 on lifetime avg list with a 10.3 average. Mark him in the bucket of anglers that can't fall out for 2025

    • @oldbasser
      @oldbasser Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you Sir !

  • @jlbjfishing
    @jlbjfishing Před 9 měsíci +3

    How does Jeff ‘the cheater’ Sprague even have a chance of making it. He should be banned

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately that is not how the BPT League sees it, but many do agree with you

  • @danhaire9567
    @danhaire9567 Před 4 měsíci

    #FBD Next year with the cuts pretty sure good ole Boyd and Klein with still be on BPT even though they are not in top 60. Pretty easy to stay in the game when you make the rules. Having Boyd being a decision maker and competitor makes MLF like WWE.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      Can't disagree with any of what you said

  • @BigGuy86ed
    @BigGuy86ed Před 9 měsíci

    Routing for Josh Bertrand. Have fished with him and he is a great guy to fish and deal with.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Me too, want to see Josh stick around, although Josh probably has the chops and being young enough to requalify, some of these guys I don't think have that drive anymore

  • @chriswilliams1303
    @chriswilliams1303 Před 9 měsíci

    you may want to check your information before posting it. Jason Lambert left MLF at the end of 2022 for the Bassmaster open EQ's

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Jason' did move to Bassmaster Opens but he averaged a 72.5 finish in AOY in 4 years, so I am pretty confident he wasn't getting invited back in 2023 unless others dropped, so I don't think its too inaccurate, should have set Cut/Move to BASS not retired

    • @chriswilliams1303
      @chriswilliams1303 Před 9 měsíci

      @HellaBass actually he did get invited back but he didn't want to stay. They actually sent him his contract and asked him to stay. He planned on leaving after the 2nd event of the year

  • @steveking8548
    @steveking8548 Před 9 měsíci

    “ We’re able to work within the management team” etc., etc., etc

  • @keithkellogg5325
    @keithkellogg5325 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hey Duckett you’re supposed to grow the sport not wipe it out.If guys shouldn’t be there the fish weight will determine that

  • @toulonglor6243
    @toulonglor6243 Před 9 měsíci

    What if they’re watching this video and you just did all of their work for them? Im sure Duckett and Klein don’t know how to use Spreadsheet/excel. 🤣All jokes aside, you put in a lot of work. Nice vid

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Probably won't hurt for some to better know what they need to do next year

  • @kennylowe9404
    @kennylowe9404 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Why not just get rid of Boyd? I don’t understand how he became the MLF God and gets to make all the changes and rules? Whatever the reason he has jacked it up this year!

    • @rayvanacore4889
      @rayvanacore4889 Před měsícem

      Agree Boyd couldn't organize a kindergarten class + Gary really has disappointed me going into Business with that AH.

  • @LuckyLucky-bm1pg
    @LuckyLucky-bm1pg Před 4 měsíci

    and its beginning to become an elitest sport. imagine that..

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      Fishing is not, but tournament fishing is and has been for a long time

  • @stevencaldwell838
    @stevencaldwell838 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Get rid of Live Scope while you’re at it!!!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 7 měsíci

      I don't see that happening

    • @stevencaldwell838
      @stevencaldwell838 Před 7 měsíci

      @@HellaBass It already has with many “lesser” tour’s. I’ve also heard that a no FFS/electronics tour is being formed with a $300,000 pay out. With the electronics companies paying MLF and Bassmasters millions of dollars annually, it will take awhile but they’ll have to choose eventually… money or viewership as many people, like myself, have stopped watching professional bass fishing…

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @stevencaldwell838 many??? I've heard the rumblings about this tour, will believe it when they are 2 seasons in

    • @stevencaldwell838
      @stevencaldwell838 Před 7 měsíci

      @@HellaBass I can only hope! I miss watching pro fishing but as it is with Live Scope, I’d rather watch paint dry!

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 7 měsíci

      @@stevencaldwell838 so did you watch the Sabine tournament?

  • @floydmayes4924
    @floydmayes4924 Před 2 měsíci

    How did Duckett get this kind of power?

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 2 měsíci +1

      He won a classic and is very wealthy businessman with connections

  • @patricklambert5622
    @patricklambert5622 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi wecome to Wal-mart (Greeter)

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      😅

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 Před 9 měsíci

      Naw u gotta pass a test to get a job at Walmart some won't make it.... more like u want fires with that 😂

  • @TN_MuskyAddiction
    @TN_MuskyAddiction Před 4 měsíci

    #FBD! This man is running MLF down the drain. The rules keep changing and it always benefits him. It’s only a matter of time before more big names bail out and go back to BASS.

  • @GREGORYJHALL
    @GREGORYJHALL Před 9 měsíci +2

    Tired of them bitching FISH THE OPENS

  • @user-sq4dh9ni2z
    @user-sq4dh9ni2z Před 4 měsíci +1

    Boyd could be a hero and save MLF....just ban use of FFS.

  • @JH-ev7wn
    @JH-ev7wn Před 9 měsíci

    the NPFL seems like a logical destination for many of these guys

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      I agree, not sure how the anglers feel though. Some of these guys would also be well served trying to fish MLf invitationals tp double their chances

  • @manonamissionstudios9440
    @manonamissionstudios9440 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The way they have this set up, why would anyone new want to try and qualify for this league? Just to make it, to say you did is about it. Behind the 8-ball to stay in the league the moment you make it. It's a joke. I predict another change coming in 2026!

  • @keithkellogg5325
    @keithkellogg5325 Před 8 měsíci

    Money isn’t everything ok yes it is

  • @user-mj8wb1yy3k
    @user-mj8wb1yy3k Před 9 měsíci

    Hell why watch it you can see better fishing and better things on just watching CZcams channels

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      What are your favorite CZcams Bass Fishing channels?

  • @billnelson1214
    @billnelson1214 Před 9 měsíci +1

    How hard for Randy Howell fall

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah don't hear much from Howell other than the boat raffle every year

  • @Natureboy1607
    @Natureboy1607 Před 4 měsíci

    All they have to do is go to the Touring Anglers Association and fish a real tournament trail !

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      At this point, TAA is a single event, not a tour, look forward to more events

    • @Natureboy1607
      @Natureboy1607 Před 4 měsíci

      @@HellaBass
      Allen stated that there will be more .
      If more Pros show interest and fish them that will give momentum for it to grow . Tight lines !

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Natureboy1607 will be interested to follow

  • @gregstaton128
    @gregstaton128 Před 9 měsíci

    That's over a year away ....don't hold your breath......they will more than likely change again...nobody is going to be out of a job....Bobby Lane is going back to MLF BPT

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      The only guarantee is change with BPT

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Who cares get a real job fishing supposed to be relaxed on a weekend catching some fish maybe fry them in the skillet that night drink some beer with your buddies and go home get ready go to work Monday morning no they got said I’m gonna ruin fishing I’m gonna take fishing and make it a big bad sport and that’s where they fucked up

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      agreed fishing is not the same for all people, and the majority of anglers enjoy fishing outside of competition and I know several people that tournaments ruined fishing for them when they participated

  • @AJMende
    @AJMende Před 9 měsíci

    Watch @hellabass predict the future at 11:10

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Boyd has way more than 9 lives

  • @richardspurgeon2215
    @richardspurgeon2215 Před 3 měsíci

    FBD

  • @Venandii77
    @Venandii77 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Im alright with the changes. ducketts interview with ike was exactly what I suspected.
    Its a business decision that basically cuts the fat off of the bottom end of the league. With current cut backs in every industry, im not surprised MLF made the changes. It’s financially irresponsible to maintain bottom feeders that are never seen on a knockout round day or championship day. It’s basically wiping your ass with and throwing money away at lower tier anglers that dont produce.
    What i do find comical is that when BASS reduced their field…. Silence! Not one word of disgust. MLF reduces their field.. and everyone loses their mind! Oh the hypocrisy!😂😂
    Regardless, doesn’t sound like financial struggles. But rather a marketing strategy for top tier anglers. 2024 will be interesting to say the least.

    • @markripp6428
      @markripp6428 Před 9 měsíci +2

      BASS reduced their field almost 20 years ago, not exactly current events but it has been brought up on several platforms. The changes MFL is making on their face are not necessarily a bad thing. The problem most people have that are directly affected as well as a lot of fans perspective is the pattern of lies and secrecy that within the MLF management.

    • @kevingonyea
      @kevingonyea Před 9 měsíci +4

      Let's see, cutting 30 anglers, reducing tournament days, increasing entry fees, changing format AGAIN? Yup, definitely cost cutting measures trying to remain solvent.

    • @Venandii77
      @Venandii77 Před 9 měsíci

      @@kevingonyea reducing tournament days does absolutely nothing to the bottom line so thats a non-issue. Reducing the field does save some money on the bottom line, another non-argument. Overall, looks like solvency is just fine. We shall see 2024.
      As for changing back to every fish… that was given since many think the 5 fish format is old and tired. Didn’t come as a shock they went back to something entertaining.

    • @markripp6428
      @markripp6428 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@Venandii77 so your saying shortening the tournament days saves no money? What about hotels for tournament staff, media and photographers as well as reimbursement of officials for those days? I’m sure there are other expenses I’m not thinking about as well. Also a lot of the competitors are mad they went back to every fish counts after voting last year to go to best 5. Especially since they weren’t notified in any way that it was going to happen. So much for angler driven league. Lol

    • @Venandii77
      @Venandii77 Před 9 měsíci

      @@markripp6428 no what im saying, based off of previous comments …that reducing tournament days wasn’t the driving force behind the changes. And considering that they were using local boat officials and not traveling officials, the money saved was minimal at best.
      The competitors are pissed because they didn’t have a voice in the changes. But name one business that allows employees to make decisions… none. And as anglers they pay entry fees for the chance to fish tournaments within a privately owned business. They are technically a contracted competitor. They sign contracts and shouldn’t be socked that business decisions were made from actual paid employees.

  • @binkwood
    @binkwood Před 9 měsíci

    This whole BPT business plan has been a bust since its inception. Anglers not on the water the same days as their competitors, resetting weights every couple of days, every fish counts, this is not what most people consider a legitimate tournament circuit. If I fished BPT I would be planning for my next career move cause their future ain't lookin' good! These changes would not be occurring if the BPT was profitable... regardless of anything Boyd Duckett might claim.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      seems like they are constantly in scramble mode

  • @techtiger38
    @techtiger38 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Go get a job. It's a luxury. Just like golf.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Except if you make PGA tour, you don't pay entry fees and if you are at the top of the sport, you make a great living

    • @techtiger38
      @techtiger38 Před 9 měsíci

      @HellaBass there are entry fees for amateurs. In fact, if you are an amateur, you can not accept money over $1000. You can play equipment and accept as a gift. It is extremely hard to qualify for the PGA Tour. In golf if you make the tour, a player must earn enough money to stay within the top 125 on the FedEx Cup point list at the end of the season. If not, you are relegated back to amateur status. You have to pay more fees to enter tournaments. Being a pro angler and a pro golfer is very similar. In some cases you have to have a job, to help fund you. My fraternity brother had to sleep in the cart barn, maintain greens and fairways and if time allowed he could play an event or two. You essentially have to be born into wealth to make it in both sports or you have to rough it. These luxury sports are not for the faint of heart.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@techtiger38 I agree on the qualifying part, but once you have your tour card, if you're good enough to keep it, you can make it on winnings

    • @techtiger38
      @techtiger38 Před 9 měsíci

      @HellaBass same with MLF. The MLF doesn't restrict amateurs from making a certain stipend of cash to get started. In terms of equipment and sponsors, it's unlimited. The reason the PGA has a longer list of qualifiers is the complexity of the courses. It's so difficult to go under par at Sawgrass, Augusta, Bay Hill, etc. Both sports are a grind. Both are gambles. Life is a gamble, but dreams come and go. There should be a cut line in MLF. You aren't guaranteed a living. In fact, the only things guaranteed are taxes and dying, and money makes your living worthwhile.

  • @ronjennings8226
    @ronjennings8226 Před 8 měsíci

    MLF can close down all I care
    It’s nothing but a video fishing game
    With ffs
    I’m glad Hackattack left and went back home where he should’ve never left

  • @DCmite1
    @DCmite1 Před 8 měsíci

    plenty other orgs out there

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      I would say none that have the national grass roots like BFLs & Toyotoas

  • @captainron3494
    @captainron3494 Před 9 měsíci

    ???????
    did marty stone get fired
    ???

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      That is what I had heard through the grapevine, but have not seen any official statements

    • @RobbyBigtime
      @RobbyBigtime Před 4 měsíci

      I was so close to finally buying that yeti cooler!

  • @GREGORYJHALL
    @GREGORYJHALL Před 9 měsíci +1

    People lose their jobs all the time, they chose to find greener pastures. Reap what you sow

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      This wasn't meant to be a complaint session as much as shedding light on which anglers are in trouble for those that follow them

    • @GREGORYJHALL
      @GREGORYJHALL Před 9 měsíci

      Gonna be interesting can't wait to see whete the cards fall

  • @trextrextrex
    @trextrextrex Před 4 měsíci

    No Duckety rods thank you

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci +1

      100% agree, never bought a Duckett rod, reel or bait

    • @trextrextrex
      @trextrextrex Před 3 měsíci

      Dobyns "Fish to Win"

  • @billboard4928
    @billboard4928 Před 9 měsíci

    Poor planning by Duckett !! One u CANNOT change the format EVERY YEAR !!!

  •  Před 18 dny

    It’s called downsizing.
    Welcome to the real world guys.
    BTW, nobody owes nobody anything.

  • @slayerstacker2074
    @slayerstacker2074 Před 8 měsíci

    Bobby Lane is coming back to MLF.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes he is, kind of a surprise Redcrest Exemption that nobody had heard of and the year before they didn't let him defend his Redcrest title that he qualified for and now that his exemption to come back, seems like they are making it up as they go

    • @slayerstacker2074
      @slayerstacker2074 Před 8 měsíci

      @HellaBass , I feel like they are trying to replace a star with a star. Lee is out, so they are bringing back Bobby. I like Bobby, though. I'm happy he is coming back.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      @slayerstacker2074 I agree, it was a counter reaction to Lee

  • @randymoore32
    @randymoore32 Před 4 měsíci

    #FBD

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      Been Fishing Boat Docks since I was knee high to a grass hopper

  • @slabbusterrtr7690
    @slabbusterrtr7690 Před 9 měsíci

    Sounds like some gonna have to get a real job... the whole bass fishing world is weird this year

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Professional fishing cant be a real job?

    • @jordangourley3955
      @jordangourley3955 Před 8 měsíci

      Professional fishing is a privilege. Hardly a real job. Professional fishermen don’t keep my power on or the roads maintained. They contribute very little to western civilization.

  • @kendarley7501
    @kendarley7501 Před 4 měsíci

    Due to this type of mismanagement, MFL is on its way out. 1,050,000$ of entry fees gone. 30 fewer competitors to promote the organization along with their sponsors. Duckett is, in my opinion, listening to the wrong people or just plain dumb.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      no arguments here, at the very least short sighted

  • @larrydavis6141
    @larrydavis6141 Před 3 měsíci

    Tired of watching a 100 2 pound fish being caught for a win go back to the best 5 so anglers target just big fish

  • @carlreed9357
    @carlreed9357 Před 4 měsíci

    All this whining and crying sounds like my grand children fussing among themselves. I am a life long fisherman at 64 years old. I have watched professional bass fishing evolve into the mess that it is now!! It is not the technology at fault but the root cause is the anglers involved. Technology is GOING to evolve in fishing just like in any way of life use it if you like it and don't if it does not suit YOU.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      I don't remember talking much about technology in this video...

  • @kenlay6004
    @kenlay6004 Před 8 měsíci

    Im out, just don't care anymore...

  • @codyhooser3333
    @codyhooser3333 Před 9 měsíci

    I'm trying to really Hold back on this BFL, MLF, FLW. I can't name 1 person that I've fished with for over 30 year's, that even follow that Split. Are there some Great Fisherman that got miss lead, Absolutely. If it wasn't for Wheeler, MJ, DC an AA. I don't know that know one would even care. No disrespect to the Angler's that made a Bad Decision, switching side's. I love an got a chance to ride with those Angler's. Their All Great Fisherman, but Dang Boyd Duckett, LOMA. You made a Blue an White fishing Pole? Your lucky Wheeler don't Smash every rod on his front deck to make a point. An I'm trying to be REAL NICE ABOUT THIS. No 1 is going to watch your Tournament's, because they Quit watching back in 2019!!@@#$$%^&&&

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      No reason to hold back

    • @codyhooser3333
      @codyhooser3333 Před 9 měsíci

      I Love you Boyd Duckett. Your white an blue fishing poles are cool. I don't know 1 person that even fishes with those, other than Wheeler. I love you all, but The People are thinking of y'all Like Biden. I want y'all to be successful, I Love Forest and everything about it. I just don't know 1 person that follows that Slit. I love DC, Mark, Adrian, Wheeler, Ottawa, I love them all, but now 1 watches that anymore. I hope y'all figure it out .

    • @codyhooser3333
      @codyhooser3333 Před 9 měsíci

      @Hellabass? Never heard of it 🤔

    • @codyhooser3333
      @codyhooser3333 Před 9 měsíci

      My Bad @Hellabass. Just not trying to follow Boyd "FN" Duckett!@##$%^>

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      @@codyhooser3333 no worries, this is a free space to share

  • @jamesc.murray5932
    @jamesc.murray5932 Před 9 měsíci

    Good job with the numbers. But at the end of this video you state that professional bass anglers were "promised" some sort of spot for the future of their bass angling career. No way. This is a sport, as well as a business, and there are few, if any, promises that can be kept. And those promises better have been contractual. And even if contractual, they can be legally breached, with potential legal ramifications.
    Geez. People feeling sorry for a bunch of fishermen. A small group who may have to do something else with their lives.
    Most people I know fish recreationally with no "promises", and they are perfectly fine with it. But if you want to be on a Wheaties box, dig down deep into your guts, and take a chance. (NO PROMISES!!!!)

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Maybe promise wasn't the right choice of words, I think they were sold a pipe dream of the promise land and it may have back fired on them. Maybe most of them would be in a similar position if they stayed fishing Bassmaster, but we will likely never know. Much like the best way to take fun out of golf is to keep score, fishing tournaments ruins fishing for many angler as well

    • @jamesc.murray5932
      @jamesc.murray5932 Před 9 měsíci

      @@HellaBass True. All very true.

  • @randyl1029
    @randyl1029 Před 4 měsíci

    I don't really care for Boyd Duckett or the MLF they could cancel the whole series and id be happy.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I would say that about the BPT, but not all of MLF, don't want to see the BFLs, Toyotas & good people that came over with FLW to go away

  • @user-mj8wb1yy3k
    @user-mj8wb1yy3k Před 9 měsíci

    If everyone would stop watching and watch the ratings go down and see what a****** Duckett does then! And I think forward facing sonar should be eliminated it's not a fishing anymore its just who can play the video game the best! And it's terrible for our Fisheries

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      I have not seen a study that shows any detriment to fisheries yet from FFS, still young technology though

  • @bradleyrurka9770
    @bradleyrurka9770 Před 9 měsíci

    He has spent too much money trying run BASS out of business and now he has himself in trouble. So he is going cut back and try to safe money.

  • @johnmurphree9550
    @johnmurphree9550 Před 9 měsíci

    Mlf needs to get Boyd removed from ceo and mlf that's one of the big problems with mlf Boyd is only worried about him self and not the company I love watching mlf but if Duckett is left in the ceo position the company will fold

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      Agree, I think Boyd is off putting to most fans

  • @mikepadgett4647
    @mikepadgett4647 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Never been a bigger conflict of interest. Boyd or the other management team should not be fishing and still trying to manage.

  • @tunit8946
    @tunit8946 Před 9 měsíci

    First of all who does boud Duckett think he is , and what has he ever done?

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      He is President or something of BPT and MLF, he is a Bassmaster Classic champ, he isn't a nobody

    • @timg185
      @timg185 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Duckett running MLF should have been the # 1 reason not to leave BASS.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Can't disagree Tim

    • @Theburningseason
      @Theburningseason Před 9 měsíci

      Yea he is a nobody just a rich person

    • @markripp6428
      @markripp6428 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Theburningseasonhe’s a douche bag but he’s not a nobody.

  • @greggnunnelee7650
    @greggnunnelee7650 Před 9 měsíci

    Trying to be exclusive, showing favoritism

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Who is being exclusive to who?

  • @robertschurg6228
    @robertschurg6228 Před 9 měsíci

    The shi is sinking.

  • @michaelsmith8959
    @michaelsmith8959 Před 9 měsíci

    I know I'm not renewing, liked MLF for the original format. But now just B.A.S.S. without the history

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      No more MLF magazine or membership?

  • @1stJohn215
    @1stJohn215 Před 9 měsíci

    This guy sold a bunch of great fisherman a pipe dream! He let his ego and his desire to stick it to BASS do damage to the sport of professional bass fishing. As a result, of his bungling, many good men will be out of work and will have less opportunity to provide for their family.

  • @ernestcoleman4672
    @ernestcoleman4672 Před 9 měsíci

    A lot of these guys are not professional anglers just because their in the organization. Sorry. The bottom line is catch quality fish are take your ass home. What's the problem?

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      Many of them feel like they were sold a pipe dream from Boyd and Team

  • @MichaelScottFishing
    @MichaelScottFishing Před 9 měsíci

    So is Boyd gonna kick his self too, he has not done shit in a few years....

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hasn't happened yet 🤷

  • @jeffrogers4761
    @jeffrogers4761 Před 8 měsíci

    If they would drop Boyd, Gary, Tommy & Marty Stone(just so we dont have to listen to his a--Kissing BS!) all has beens'

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      They Did get rid of Marty Stone from what I heard. Tommy Biffle is also not coming back in 2024

  • @jonr9574
    @jonr9574 Před 8 měsíci

    Everyone was a pro now you get 30. Bring back the meaning of pro. Bunch of insta how fisherman running around

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      I don't totally hate the move to 30, but I think it should have been a multi year step down

  • @user-mj8wb1yy3k
    @user-mj8wb1yy3k Před 9 měsíci

    Simple things stop watching it make docket s***! He thinks he knows what he's doing if ratings go down he's out! And as far as a forward facing sonar that's a joke professional fishing is nothing but a video game now

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      Have you used front facing sonar?

  • @kenlay6004
    @kenlay6004 Před 8 měsíci

    Another Fishing Scam, Carrot and the Stick is what it's all about... they'll leave you stranded on and island chasing your dream without a boat haha

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      Maybe that is why Boyd was Part of Carrot Stix rods before starting Duckett Rods?

  • @chazman4461
    @chazman4461 Před 3 měsíci

    Sounds like a spoiled bratt who wants to change the rules every year for their own benifit. The tournament has outlived its usefulness. It can go away now. Maybe someone with integrity and ethics can start a tournament.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 2 měsíci

      Would love to see some new leadership at MLF

  • @scottfrost8956
    @scottfrost8956 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Mr Duckett is the sole reason fishing is going backwards.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 8 měsíci

      I don't think he is the sole reason, but he might be the Tip of the Spear lol

  • @tommyhulsey1727
    @tommyhulsey1727 Před 3 měsíci

    Boyd may be as bad as ffs

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 3 měsíci

      I'd argue Boyd is much worse

  • @user-ey2te5vs3z
    @user-ey2te5vs3z Před 3 měsíci

    Who watches his garbage tournaments anyway.

  • @bigjspec
    @bigjspec Před 3 měsíci

    Get to your point Dude to much talking

  • @zacharyhubbard9200
    @zacharyhubbard9200 Před 9 měsíci

    I don't like it, but 30 of these guys will never win.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Going back to every fish, definitely shortens the list of favorites to win any event

  • @vincentlee9954
    @vincentlee9954 Před 9 měsíci

    Biggest fraud in bass fishing, literally lied to anglers to come to your circuit and promise them money, no entry fee, then cut half the roster sucks for the anglers that needs to get in or else they will be fishing a different circuit. Karma a B huh when you trying to run BASS out of business should of just stay in your lane with all fish counts and stop changing the rules damm duckett if this guy still fish in 2025 its a rig lol.

    • @michaelloucks4448
      @michaelloucks4448 Před 9 měsíci

      Boyd ducket is a greedy dirtbag and so is Gary Kline. You know why they don't care because they have already made there money in bass fishing. Oh by the way ducket rods are garbage, trash , crap those rods are not even worth 60 dollars.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci +1

      And he was announced this week he is back for 2024 on BPT 😅

    • @vincentlee9954
      @vincentlee9954 Před 9 měsíci

      @HellaBass lol what a clown

  • @TheGoat-sw4dr
    @TheGoat-sw4dr Před 9 měsíci

    MLF will be gone in 3 to 5 years that’s why Jorden left they change the format when ever they want I will not watch them again

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm okay with BPT being gone but MLF going away I don't think would be good for sport

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 Před 4 měsíci

    How do you sleep at night boyd your a terrible person.

    • @HellaBass
      @HellaBass  Před 4 měsíci

      probably pretty well on expensive sheets and pillows lol

    • @michaelloucks4448
      @michaelloucks4448 Před 4 měsíci

      @@HellaBass I mean how much more rotten can you treat an angler. He is trying to feed his family.

  • @Dean-x2023
    @Dean-x2023 Před 3 měsíci

    FBD

  • @30farms70
    @30farms70 Před 6 dny

    FBD

  • @Alwayswatching8111
    @Alwayswatching8111 Před 4 měsíci

    FBD