Has Ben Milliken of Milliken Fishing, calling it quits after one full season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Ben is one of the biggest bass fishing content creator on YouTube, and has always wanted to compete at the highest level. Qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024 proves that he has what it takes in any style of tournament large mouth bass fishing as an angler and fisherman. But after one season, filled with drama, penalties and more, will he call in retire from the Elites and go back to crushing it on YouTube?
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There should be no entry fees. TV rights should be enough to pay that.
He’s a joke. Take away FFS and he can’t catch a fish. He’s very arrogant and thinks he’s the best. Far from it. Let him go. Nobody will miss him.
I think he will continue to fish tournaments he, he said this was his dream. I think you have to give it your best shot, plus there's the fact that he was very close two winning a couple tournaments and was doing well in rookie of year race. He had the right fish if it wasn't for a couple of fish getting off I don't think fishing tournaments would have been a question going forward. Sponsors may help the mission
One thing I can't stand, about Professional Bass Fishing: Having to wear those shirts, or jackets, with all of their sponsors on 'em. It looks like a human type of a Billboard! But, hey-That's commercialism for ya! It's just another way of bowing to "The Man," in order to earn any major money…if that's what happens!
The cost versus the payouts for the elite series is unsustainable. Sponsorship dollars are spread out far too much now with the multiple professional tours that are out there. I suspect until something changes, no one will be able to make a living professionally fishing without significant sponsorship dollars or their own business.
No way he quits. He has a big ego and that ego is what he sells on social media which is where he makes a good living . It’s also reported that he bought into ownership of 6th Sense and that company is blowing up.
It has been a very long time since guys were able to make a career out of tournament fishing.
I think the “professional sport” is going to wither and die.
The money will be with content providers that can bring excitement, knowledge, fun, humor, and personality to the tube.
Get used to seeing more of Millikan, MikeyBalzzz, Scott Martin, Wheeler, and also KVD is getting back into it.
mlf has the invetationals which pays out enough to be legit. thats where the opens need to be to make attempting the elites very difficult to financially handle
He did great ..good angler but a total jerk
Total asshole hope he leaves..not knocking his ability or whatever he does wish him the best..total douchebag
Everybody was glazing him saying he was gonna crush the elites.. lmao..
I think maybe it is a case of misdirection… BASS is discussing banning FFS. Ben loves FFS. Does Ben quit if the ban happens? OR, rumble online about expenses, so when the ban is announced, you say you quit due to expenses, not the FFS ban. 🤔 🚫💰=🚫🐟 or 🚫🔬=🚫🐟?
If he bails, he’ll be one of several. I’m sure there will be some that have re-qualified that throw in the towel as well.
I think he’s using his platform to twist the arms of the b.a.s.s.tops executives to start putting out that cash. Bigger prizes for top 50
He’ll stay but he’s definitely finically smart. He put out a post or video several years before he joined the Opens taking about why he does videos over trying to join MLF or BASS and it was all about income vs. expenses.
They can shut it all down as far as I’m concerned.
I think Ben wants to win a classic. I could see him winning it and walking away!
Ben is just trying to create buzz with making people speculate, gives the opportunity for more views on videos. He’s fishing. Sure, he may have broke even with 90k, but he probably makes a few 100k with his channel. He was still pumping out a lot of videos including some fishing ones during the elite season
If he can qualify one time without ffs I will glady jump on the fan wagon. Until then I'm not a fan.
His reasons for not coming back if that's his decision are valid. Too much negativity in the sport. He accomplished what he set out to do.
Thanks Steve. I think he's in next year. At least for one more year. ✌️
Move on Ben.
I hope he gets out. They all need to get out. The people that run BASS are scumbags now with only a few good people. But again most of the pros bend over so bad they break there spines and last there voice. Sad deal. They forgot the organization works for the pros. Not the pros working for the organization. Especially the veterans of the sport are completely spineless and lost all credibility. They bent over first with ease. F*ck em and f the Elites
Without his cheater box he he'll be lucky to catch a cold
He could make $1000+ a day guiding plus YouTube money. Why would he want to fish tournaments? Stay closer to home and do what's best for him and his family.
Thx for the shoutout. Here is a link to the FULL Live stream
Baitman Live: Ben Milliken and Cap'N Ron drop TRUTH BOMBS on PRO FISHING
https://youtube.com/live/gmsrxAw8FUo?feature=share
Ben has taught me so much as a bass fisherman. I'm a big fan and will always support him. He may scope but he also explains everything he learns from scoping so that teaches you alot even if you don't own it.
I would say if he can still fish the Classic then who cares as long as he gets a shot to win that Tournament. If you have to fish a certain amount of events to still be in the Classic than I still would because he could win. If you win a Classic you go into the history books baby. I mean he can still focus on his other pursuits the following year or roll his content into a docu-series type thing.
Carpetbagger Ben is not even the best fisherman in the New Caney area let alone East Texas. He is great at what he has perfected and done phenomenal at that thing. He is just an average Nebraska small lake big pond fisherman when his swimbaits and FFS are not what the fish want to see or won't cooperate. His success on YT is undeniable and he is an outstanding marketer of himself and it brought him onto the scene. Can't take that away from him. It would be unfair to say he is a one hit wonder, and that to be fair is a lor more than most fisherman can say but they Ben hype was ridiculous and he has come back to earth to say the least. He still has some fishing left to be more than that a flash in the pan if he stays in but this year he has been mostly all hat and no cattle.
He is a co-owner of 6th Sense. And other business interests.
I think Ben can make more $$ with videos showcasing his 6th sense baits. I’m not sure he really understood the grind that the BASS circuit would put on him and his family. Why kill himself when he can sell himself at his own pace?
Hopefully he quits Youtube.
Ben isn't hurting for money.. 🤷🤣
I wonder would his “Brand” suffer if he didn’t compete next year? Ben is probably tired from running all around the country. After a break, he will be ready to get back.
NO WAY Ben would do that!
With lodging – gas – food – etc vs. winnings and sponsor money you wonder why anybody stays in BASS or MLF if you are not a top money maker. How many Elite and MLF guys come out ahead if they constantly go home the day before the championship day (make the first cut)? That is where guys have to take a good look at themselves. Can they really REALLY compete?
I don’t know how anyone could survive fishing the elites. Good way to go broke and have huge debt. Not a smart financial decision expert for BASS. They rake in a ton of money from sponsors and pay out is actually not fair. In fact it’s brutal. No reason for anyone to do this for a long term financial decision
Ben was much better off just having fun making videos about fishing and competing with his friends at local tournaments. He got popular for his love of fishing not for drama filled politics of professional fishing. He has nothing to prove to anyone. He scopes because he has too. All pros have to scope to have a chance to win. It is sad what fishing the pro level has become. I liked your videos much more when you were a fishermen not a drama coach. Maybe you can leave that to cerebral tackle he has enough for everyone. Most of the pros of today can't even skip a dock. Most of the drama coaches were never good fishermen and use their YouTube channels to make themselves feel relevant because they never could with rod and reel.
Been watching ben since wayy before all the livescope, just hitting the banks. Will always watch and support him
I'll put Ben in Jake Wheeler league. Two of the biggest cheaters around
Maybe he should rethink and put Sponcer's on his jersey n boat .
He probably figured he makes more from his content and royalties from 6, than he does from BASS. Ben played baseball in College i believe.
Oh know BM is crying now , he poked at Jacob’s Foutz and now he’s crying , lol lol
I don’t care for BM
When he starts winning money and making successful fishing shows without Livescope then someone might give a crap what he does.
Reason who i wont go pro. I could never figure out how to even break even unless you win top 3
Their is alot of guys in Bass & MLF that I don't see how they financially make it happen year after year. The expenses alone is tuff to handle especially with a family , But Bass is willing toct their money then so be it .
College BASEBALL PLAYER!!! Not basketball ball!!!
But he did it to himself by turning down a 6 figure deal because he didn’t want their name on his boat!