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Thank you! For signing my daughters hat! And she was so happy to see she made the video!!

I will be in my Center Console flying your flag in support when you come to Florida next trip after the spring 24 as it is past at time of writing this... Your helping this 59 year old learn to fish !!! :)

Fishing in a classic is one heck of an achievement for anyone. Great job!

I absolutely love the vids you put out man! Caught my first big bait fish just the other day. Thanks Ben! Your a hammer!

Been following you the whole time in the elites man!! Keep it up, love ya buddy. I Rock your merch everywhere to support ya. People always ask who ya are so getting your name out there as well!!

I learned so much about fishing watching your videos, I remember when you asked your wife to quit your day job! I am so proud of you for crushing it on KZfaq! Keep it up brother and when I make it I’ll invite you down to do some saltwater fishing.

I don’t care how you fished. I’ve Ben lol wanting to say this for awhile. We’re all so proud of you!!! Coming from just following your dream to making it a reality. You’re an inspiration my dude. I’ve watched you’re videos from bank fishing spillways to now you’re in the bass master classic!!! Keep slaying it brotha, you’re doing amazing!! Much love from 303

You are amazing bro!!! The NEXT BIG THING!!! You are an inspiration my guy.

I think after that bass boat crash a couple months ago in a no wake canal; they are really pushing guys to follow the rules of the waterway. Safety cannot take a back seat when there are a couple hundred bass boats flying around.

No mindset, just breath and fish. Only true outside of family that's still pure.

To see you go from walmart challenges to the Bassmaster Classic is insane! Inspiring is an understatement. Congratulations!

Man that boat still catches my eye. I really like that wrap bro. Keep it up Ben we pulling for ya.

Thanks for sharing this. Can’t wait to see you get back on track on Murray this week. Pick up those points to land that spot at Fort worth next year.

There is something about watching this that really hits home. Oh yeah, this is the reality of the 46 Anglers who fished there butts off and didn't get in the top 10. This is how 95% of all Angles carriers go, maybe 99%. Thank you for your hard work. Keep your head held high. You've made it.

Love these edits 👍

Looking forward to Texas bro!

When anyone gets a penalty like that, it messes with your entire mindset for the day and it ain't right

Ben, Love the drone footage.

Keep it up bro! You are a champion. Cheers from Italy

Awesome video man!!! Sorry about the penalty box! Norris Lake here where I live only no wake is in the harbors where they boats are tied up. Any residual no wake signs are not aloud and definitely not enforced. But they have to keep that invite to come to that lake next year gotta not have a bunch of mad homeowners that y'all are there. Lol You will get the next one. Keep that head up you are one of the greats of the sport that really studies your equipment and knows how to read what it's telling you. All those guys that buys that high dollar equipment and throw away the book first thing and go to the lake to figure it out. Lol it's awesome that you know where to get in there a pull them big ones out!!! Love every video and is always a great watch and if you listen you might just learn something from a real PRO! Congratulations for getting a chance to go try to win that one! That's badass enough for me!!! See ya next time!!!

Love the passion! and great videos!!! Give them Hell Big Ben!! Let your Bass do the talking!!! 402 style!

Keep your head up brother.

Keep your head up brother. Shake it off. Chalk it up as a learning lesson. Choke down that piece of humble pie and hit the next one hard. 🤜

Love the tournament vids but miss the regular vids. Let’s goooooo Milliken fishing.

This is wild man. Was this penalty disclosed on the telecast?? I wondered what happened to ya that day while watching?? Can’t wait to hear the story’s not talked about during the elite season!

I call BS! Haters going to hate!! Definitely, the last person to disrespect the rules.

You got FU*K*D my guy!!! Way to stay positive man!! Been following a long time man!! Love seeing the progress

I’d want to see that pic. And a homeowner? Homeowners nor spectators should be allowed to persuade or help for that matter the decision of a penalty pr disqualification That’s bullshit

We got weights in fish!!!! Keep the grind going brother eh it is what it is.

Classy.... Can't wait to see all unfold over the next year!

At least you had some ice cold Space Dust! Love that stuff.

Brother I can tell u me being born and raised from Oklahoma and knowing how alot of people r that live around the lakes are straight uo Karen's and Kyle's all day long. Don't sweat it Ben I'm rioting for you all I'm over in a small town called seminole which is just a little over an hour away!!! Keep slaying them brother! You have it to where everything in my arsenal is 6th sense baits and all my rods r MFr rods!!!! I love it you got me back into fishing so I'll forever be grateful!!!

I love that slaw is still with you. Don't see this often.

Damn ol drums 😮

Howdy Ben, just another day at work don't take it to hard, always building success. Keep an open mind Ben and squeeeeeeze your people.

I bet it was Ole Randy who sniped the pic of you lol

So you drive an hour to weigh in. What do they do with the bass after?

I am the head coach for those hippies 😂!! Really do appreciate the time you took with those heathens.

That's why it's called fishin..not Catchin..love th content. Somedays it's Chicken and Somedays it's Feathers...good luck Brother!

Can’t win ‘em all brotha ready to see you at weigh in tomorrow

Perseverance is what Ben does every day 👍

Just a good learning session, give them hell in Florida ❤

Don't pay attention in the meeting, most likely on your phone. Don't take responsibility for your actions, and blame everyone except yourself.

How do you even argue that... if you ran a no wake zone you ran a no wake zone......I'm a fan but I'd just like to hear you're argument for appeal. Totally agree with a angler union.

Catch'um up Ben..

You bet!

My guy has over 100k views and 2.3k likes. Guys smash that like button on these videos man it goes a long way. Great video bro.

Hope you make the cut Ben!!

Was randy the home owner who cried lol

You’ll have much better success in the next one bro

This is the reason I have never got into walleye fishing tournaments!!!!! It’s horse shit

Congrats on making the Classic. It's a shame that it's not what it once was. Too many people lost respect for the Classic.

Love you been watching you for years I’m only 14 but I dream of what your right now and that’s my main goal when I grow up, great video.

Bro..ya that sucked but you were still in the Classic! Unreal Ben. Great job anyway.

Keep grinding and leave that bad juju behind.

the mullet is alive!

GO BIG RED! Love the 402 sweatshirt.

So these bridges on some lakes are marked no wake slow while others aren't, so it's a toss up.

F the appeals process this is the reason why all anglers should band together and form a fishing league run for us By us. I'm not an angler but I love watching fishing videos and enjoy fishing and only have been fishing maybe two times in my life and I'm 47 but any way back to the fishing league ran for us by us. You guys spend insane money on entry fees, fuel , places to stay and if you win you get a 100,000$ check and second gets 30,000 and on down to 10,000 . My question is where does all the entry fee money go. All the anglers should start 1 pro fishing league for us by us and cut out the middle man . All sponsors will come with the anglers in this day and age the angler is more valuable than the league but it's not being ran like that. Trust and believe if all the top anglers in the world band together start a pro league trust me anglers will start fishing for 500,000 to win a tournament and 50,000 to finish in the money. The fishing industry is that popular you guys no longer need Bass or the MLF tour why so the CEOs of those leagues can make all the money c'mon guys band together.

Yep, you’re finding out what BASS is all about; not the anglers.

It is ,what it is bro

I don’t believe it. That’s sure!

Hang in there Ben…we are here behind you….stay who you are

Sounds like somebody's buddy was scared they can't beat you. Hold your head up high. I'm sure there is a certain segment of the "good ole boys" that don't like getting there ass kicked by a "youtuber". Keep killin it Ben. MFer for life.

Stuff happens. This is the first year of many. Good luck in FLA! Easy on the Dino-juice close to the Karen zones!

Tough day. Tough conditions. Tight lipped bigguns. Well, as my sacred granny once said... Adversity builds character. And as my other sacred granny used to say... Sometimes, you are the dog, and sometimes, you are the fire hydrant. Bad days make us appreciate the good ones even more. All you can do is learn from it, shake it off, dont dwell on it, and get ready to whoop some a$$ in Florida. Eye of the tiger, baby!!! You got this!!! Spank it's ass like a red headed step child!! Treat the next one like it owes you money! Roll into FLA with attitude and gratitude! Much love to you and the fam. Y'all are killin' it!

We got weights in fish 😂😂😂😂😂

Brush it off and use it as a fuel son. Stay strong and pound bass 💪

In the first 1:33 of the video I thought would you be gripping if it was the top fisherman that got in trouble

Hey I got a couple questions to see if you could help me my grandson Lee is fishing the high school World Final in June on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina I don't know if you've ever fished it but I'm looking to find out how to fish this Lake in June where are the fish may be I've been to the lake several times and cannot catch a fish PS can you please help

That’s total bullsh!t

I LOL every time they announce Nebraska Ben is from New Caney, TX. He isn't. He a Carpetbagging Yankee.

Did you put weights on your fish too 😅 sheeessshhhh unreal!!

Wow, you look just like Bobcat Goldtwait with that hair cut 😅

45 minutes is ridiculous I could see 20 minutes for a penalty wow that’s a big penalty for a simple mistake

Looks like you and trey have trouble going slow. Go figure the boomers mad at the youngins for going fast.

Was the hook inside or outside the mouth the one your line was rapped on your real ? It looked funny how you turned away from the guy in your boat

When are you gonna let ColeSlaw give us his editing and setup secrets to help us out !!??!!

Win some, lose some, Ben. Get 'em next time.

😮 Do what your told ! Rules are Rules

Just don’t break the rules 🤷‍♂️❤ awesome video though bro!!! 😎

45 mins was a little harsh in my opinion maybe 20 mins DAMN !!!

Good On You and Lil' Trey as well.😂

cheating is an unusual choice of words. for the views!

After getting that penalty I would just run through all the no wake zones now it's not like there going to be able to give u another penalty on the same day

You can't be perfect everyday. Everything is gonna be perfect. thank you for what you do. Love the videos.👍✌️

You broke the rules and got caught and I am surprised no appeal unless you got a ticket

I’m not sure a union would work in fishing. The rosters are always in flux and the dues are expensive. Unions are designed for larger groups of workers that don’t leave. They generally make similar money and work in similar conditions. A fisherman is an independent contractor who files 1099. You don’t have an organization to unionize, the company is not providing benefits. I think what you are seeking is oversight or an avenue for appeals. I get it. Look at football, they have all that, but at the end of the day whatever Goodell decides is law. I would steer clear of “fishing politics.”

Theres always the npfl. Its getting good.

Lol I would have fished the penalty box

No appeal process? Yeah, that has to change.

Breaking a law is breaking a law... Thats good that you got caught cheating!!!! I think that anyone that breaks any rules should be disqualified.. PERIOD!!! It doesnt matter what the reason was, they have the rules there to make it fair and an even playing field for everyone!!!

I can imagine this one being rough on a personal level. Dumbass rule the was “broken” should absolutely be questioned. Especially if it wasn’t anyone from the tournament or a game warden who made the claim against you. Side note, that dude in your boat? Did he say ANYTHING? Was like watching a carpool lane mannequin in your boat 😂😂😂

I never knew bass fishing was just a big put on like this. It reminds me of the WWF wrestlers.

Ignorance is no excuse.

When you learn the trait of accepting ownership of things that go wrong and turn it into a lesson learned instead of having it snowball and you succumb to the negative energy and let it ruin your whole day or whole tournament instead of realizing that shit happens and is gonna keep happening its how you bounce back from the shit as it happens that will separate boys from men in your profession it's all about how well you adapt and overcome the adversity your mentality at times is the only thing holding you back from just Dominating whatever tournament series your in when you lose a big fish don't dwell on it be like alright now I'm gunning for that fishes whole family tree and dig deep pull up your big boy britches and slow down be more methodical relax and have fun bro you do my favorite thing to do for a living enjoy it

They have band together.AGAINST YOU.😂KARMA is funny sometimes 😮you should be better for it tho.head up keep going

I coauthored a paper about pro competitive angling for my sports law class and its wild how little protections you all have from seemingly arbitrary decisions by tournament/directors. Arbitrary in the sense that enforcement of rules is inconsistent and sthe rules themselves change rapidly. As ben said yall have no procedural protections. I never took labor law but I know you have to be an employee to unionize and that has a legal definition you’d have to satisfy which im not gonna analyze on yt. *thats not legal advice, yall should chip in and hire a labor lawyer for real. Keep up the good work brother.

Apparently you weren't the only one penalized.