Boyd Duckett is going to Cancel 30 Professional Anglers’ Careers

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Boyd Duckett is going to Cancel 30 Professional Anglers’ Careers

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Boyd Duckett and the MLF crew is eliminating 30 Bass Pro Tour angler spots in 2024. Which one of your favorite anglers is on the chopping block?
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@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

*To Learn more about the "WHY" of the cuts, Watch this video Next* >>>> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7aqZrWYrazegpc.htmlsi=502poNwdEgkxnM54

@mikesheets4332 8 ай бұрын

They need to start another pro fishing organization with out Boyd

@bobbyrobbins9816 4 ай бұрын

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

@centrebassoutdoors4791 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Ya know it!!

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@danielernst3685 8 ай бұрын

Yes I'd say your correct

@mikelembke5121 7 ай бұрын

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

@bobpayseno7481 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Another spreadsheet video tonight

@tsull5 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Good point, expect more change

@ClayWilliamson 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@kevingonyea 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Did another deep dive video tonight

@J.L.ScottFishing 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@davefleming1117 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@davefleming1117 I cam agree on the fun part!

@raymondrussek2998 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

BPT lawyers are probably better than their decision making on tournaments

@rickvann3489 7 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 7 ай бұрын

not sure I have that level of direct access Rick

@rickvann3489 7 ай бұрын

@@HellaBass lol... I do

@HellaBass 7 ай бұрын

@@rickvann3489 😅

@jlbjfishing 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@lsj8693 9 ай бұрын

It’s ALL about the money!

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Isn't everything???

@BrownBaitCo 9 ай бұрын

Lot of work put into this dang!

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@nancyzipperer8819 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@neilstensland1718 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@keithkellogg5325 8 ай бұрын

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

@PunchFishing 9 ай бұрын

Very interesting video!! Nice work

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Another spreadsheet video just dropped

@tommiks5649 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Won't be any easy path for sure

@tommiks5649 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@tommiks5649 thnx Tom 😊

@kennylowe9404 4 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass Күн бұрын

Because Boyd won't get rid of himself

@KysonRyan 4 ай бұрын

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 .

@HellaBass Күн бұрын

Boyd has always worried about himself first and his closest buddies

@user-sq4dh9ni2z 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

Doubt that will do it

@TN_MuskyAddiction 4 ай бұрын

#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.

@floydmayes4924 3 ай бұрын

How did Duckett get this kind of power?

@HellaBass 3 ай бұрын

He won a classic and is very wealthy businessman with connections

@oldbasser 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir !

@chriswilliams1303 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@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

@GREGORYJHALL 9 ай бұрын

Tired of them bitching FISH THE OPENS

@LuckyLucky-bm1pg 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

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

@steveking8548 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

hahaah Yeah

@BigGuy86ed 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@stevencaldwell838 7 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 7 ай бұрын

I don't see that happening

@stevencaldwell838 7 ай бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

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

@stevencaldwell838 7 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 7 ай бұрын

@@stevencaldwell838 so did you watch the Sabine tournament?

@JH-ev7wn 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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!

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Probably 3 changes before 2026 lol

@manonamissionstudios9440 9 ай бұрын

@@HellaBass indeed, I miss typed!! Lol

@toulonglor6243 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@danhaire9567 4 ай бұрын

#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 4 ай бұрын

Can't disagree with any of what you said

@techtiger38 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@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.

@raymondjohnson6496 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@billnelson1214 9 ай бұрын

How hard for Randy Howell fall

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@kendarley7501 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

no arguments here, at the very least short sighted

28 күн бұрын

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

@binkwood 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

seems like they are constantly in scramble mode

@patricklambert5622 9 ай бұрын

Hi wecome to Wal-mart (Greeter)

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

😅

@slabbusterrtr7690 9 ай бұрын

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

@GREGORYJHALL 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@Natureboy1607 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

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

@Natureboy1607 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

@@Natureboy1607 will be interested to follow

@randyl1029 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

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

@carlreed9357 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@gregstaton128 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

The only guarantee is change with BPT

@trextrextrex 4 ай бұрын

No Duckety rods thank you

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

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

@trextrextrex 4 ай бұрын

Dobyns "Fish to Win"

@keithkellogg5325 8 ай бұрын

Money isn’t everything ok yes it is

@Venandii77 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@billboard4928 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Correct

@captainron3494 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@RobbyBigtime 4 ай бұрын

I was so close to finally buying that yeti cooler!

@user-mj8wb1yy3k 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

What are your favorite KZfaq Bass Fishing channels?

@ernestcoleman4672 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@mikepadgett4647 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

couldn't agree more

@1stJohn215 9 ай бұрын

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.

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

very good summary my man

@jordangourley3955 8 ай бұрын

THEY MAY HAVE TO GET REAL JOBS OH THE HORROR

@AJMende 9 ай бұрын

Watch @hellabass predict the future at 11:10

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Boyd has way more than 9 lives

@MichaelScottFishing 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Hasn't happened yet 🤷

@ronjennings8226 9 ай бұрын

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

@greggnunnelee7650 9 ай бұрын

Trying to be exclusive, showing favoritism

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Who is being exclusive to who?

@larrydavis6141 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass Күн бұрын

They did it for a season, nobody watched it

@michaelsmith8959 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

No more MLF magazine or membership?

@kenlay6004 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Out on fishing or BPT?

@slayerstacker2074 9 ай бұрын

Bobby Lane is coming back to MLF.

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@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 9 ай бұрын

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

@jamesc.murray5932 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@HellaBass True. All very true.

@bradleyrurka9770 9 ай бұрын

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.

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Agreed MLF lost focus

@DCmite1 8 ай бұрын

plenty other orgs out there

@HellaBass 8 ай бұрын

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

@bigjspec 4 ай бұрын

Get to your point Dude to much talking

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

Too?

@slabbusterrtr7690 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Professional fishing cant be a real job?

@jordangourley3955 8 ай бұрын

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.

@johnmurphree9550 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Agree, I think Boyd is off putting to most fans

@user-mj8wb1yy3k 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@richardspurgeon2215 4 ай бұрын

FBD

@jonr9574 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@zacharyhubbard9200 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@scottfrost8956 9 ай бұрын

Mr Duckett is the sole reason fishing is going backwards.

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@chazman4461 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Would love to see some new leadership at MLF

@tunit8946 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@timg185 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

Can't disagree Tim

@Theburningseason 9 ай бұрын

Yea he is a nobody just a rich person

@markripp6428 9 ай бұрын

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

@user-mj8wb1yy3k 9 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Have you used front facing sonar?

@tommyhulsey1727 4 ай бұрын

Boyd may be as bad as ffs

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

I'd argue Boyd is much worse

@TheGoat-sw4dr 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@randymoore32 4 ай бұрын

#FBD

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

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

@robertschurg6228 9 ай бұрын

The shi is sinking.

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

🚢 ⚓️

@kenlay6004 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@michaelloucks4448 4 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 4 ай бұрын

probably pretty well on expensive sheets and pillows lol

@michaelloucks4448 4 ай бұрын

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

@codyhooser3333 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

No reason to hold back

@codyhooser3333 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@Hellabass? Never heard of it 🤔

@codyhooser3333 9 ай бұрын

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

@HellaBass 9 ай бұрын

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

@jeffrogers4761 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@user-ey2te5vs3z 4 ай бұрын

Who watches his garbage tournaments anyway.

@HellaBass Күн бұрын

A few I think

@vincentlee9954 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@vincentlee9954 9 ай бұрын

@HellaBass lol what a clown