When the guy with the power over the organization is also a competitor, that's a problem.

@mikelembke5121

Ай бұрын

Boyd didn't qualify to fish MLF but since he owns MLF he broke his own rules

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

there's definitely some oligarchy attributes about Boyd's attitude and actions. his personal feelings, overreacting so publicly in such a petty way, only gave more credit to James. what kind of fool tries to do damage control by reminding everyone what a out of touch fool he is? Particular ty[es of wealthy people often can't help showing how undeserving they ultimately are.

@andylewis7982

Ай бұрын

When the fox guards the hen house.

@kongmoua1761

Ай бұрын

A little “conflict of interests” don’t ya think!!

@johnkommer2842

Ай бұрын

@secretbassrigs well,he was prob raised with his father having more money,than a good showdog can jump over,and they didn't teach him how to play with others as they say.

Ray Scott wouldn't put up with any of the crap going on today

@user-ci4py7fm8k

Ай бұрын

I think about Ray Scott everyday. He would be furious!

@thock30

Ай бұрын

Yes, and Ray Scott most likely would have suspended James Watson for life.

@FrankSancimino-pp9nr

Ай бұрын

Ask Ike....it was good old boy tourney No better just silence I lived it

@bmannichols4157

Ай бұрын

@@thock30 James Watson would not have had to Stand up to Ray Scott because Ray Scott would not let Anglers break Rules.

@thock30

Ай бұрын

@bmannichols4157 I am not aware of any issues that may or may not be happening with other anglers. Things should for sure be consistent across the board. My comments are more about how this specific incident was handled. Take care.

Simple solution! At this point it sounds petty without MLF transparency. So, simply boycott Duckett fishing! Not hard to make Duckett fishing the Bud Light of the fishing community! 👍🏻

@floridasaltlife

Ай бұрын

100%

Two boats blow through a no wake zone and crash and they do little to nothing to them! MLF is a joke! Then Boyd Duckett puts Watson out for a year, Boyd cuts 30 pros out of the 2025 season and Watson voiced his opinion and hurt Boyd’s ego!

@jax9224

Ай бұрын

That crash could have been so much worse and they could have killed people but like you said nothing to much happened but this guy is using a protected constitutional activity and gets banned for a season and a half for FREE SPEECH!!!!!! This should really piss all Americans off even the ones that have nothing to do with fishing

@phillamoore157

Ай бұрын

Well said, I just brought that exact same point up in a recent video. This sport is completely out of control, and has reached the point of not being even remotely about fishing.

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

MLF suspended them for a year

@kenbrown5449

Ай бұрын

@@5150Fishing Only the rest of this year. Not next year also. Probably should have been kicked out for good. (Not a knock on your comment, just filling in some info)

@chasekasper

Ай бұрын

@@kenbrown5449not true . MLF website says he is banned until December 2025.

I think tournament fishing not only has outlived its usefulness but has become a bad joke that paints bass fishing in a negative light.

@jordangourley3955

Ай бұрын

This is what happens when city folk get involved in rural folk activities. They go to shit.

@randymiller5008

Ай бұрын

Agree 💯👍

@jsting100

Ай бұрын

The problem is professional bass fishing has always been an anomaly in how you define it. Is it really a professional "sport"? It's certainly not like any other professional sport because the players have to pay to play and most never get back what they put in. Is it a legitimate "business"? It's certainly not in a traditional sense because the business is subsidized by the players. What it really is an exploitive ruse to take advantage of a desperate class of fishermen who I think enjoy being screwed over and over again. I never really thought about it like that before but how sad for most of these poor fools. Lets be honest Randy is no longer making a living on tournament winnings and has had to (successively I might add) monetize his image and knowledge and righteous anger in order to make it. He is the exception not the rule. Few anglers score lucrative advertisements and some are able to scrape out a modest living through social media but they are still putting most of that back into the entry fees and operating cost. Good grief why would anyone in their right mind continue to feed this scam?

@horbie5039

Ай бұрын

The problem with this channel is a lot of Randy's subscribers are anti tournament guys.

@bobbyrobbins9816

Ай бұрын

@@horbie5039I am anti tournament, but I really enjoyed tournaments when Ray Scott ran it all.

Boyd is the kid that brings the football to the playground and when he gets tackled to hard he gets mad and takes his football home!

Cage fight...Duckett vs Watson...way more exciting than watching a ffs tourney!

I feel for James man.. He just built his new house by us. Crazy. I hope for the best for him. He's helped me out a lot. Didn't deserve that crap. F MLF

No since in suspending someone when you have a personal difference. Boyd has no business running the organization and fishing too. Boyd needs to be brought down a notch.#FBD.

Boyd has a beef with James. MLF should take a look internally with Ducket This is James career that Boyd is going after

Boyd needs to swallow his pride and let someone else run mlf, if he wants it to see it succeed.

I for one, appreciate the years of experience, wisdom, and knowledge, that you choose to share with those of us hoping to learn from a pro. Thank you Randy!

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF US.

It is a shame what has happened to a once great sport. Now it is nothing but a nuisance. If you are a weekend angler you can't get near a boat ramp the tournaments take over the ramps and the parking areas. Shut all down I say!!!

@bobbyrobbins9816

Ай бұрын

No for profit organization should be able to profit from publicly owned waterways. Period. They should have to build their own lakes to fish tournaments on.

@kenbragg120

Ай бұрын

I fish tournaments but I have said for years that there should be limits on the amount. Every weekend on both days is just not good for the fishery and does really impact non tournament anglers .

@paulmerritt7540

Ай бұрын

Too much tourney me first, money money money, greedy quarreling, and even cheating going on. Seen from the outside I’d ban them the heck out of public waterways. The come flying past without regard for the safety of those who don’t know they must turn their boat into those big waves caused by the speed happy tournament fishermen….bad public perception!!!

@marlowe61

Ай бұрын

Amen, I agree with you 100 %

What’s sad is your enemy fisherman bring toxicity to a sport that is meant to be a peaceful pastime and for some a way of life. I was big into bass fishing in my teens and 20s and got out of it in my 30s. I’ve literally in the last two weeks checked back into the bass fishing community after spending my time just fishing for whatever, and I see it’s only gotten worse and even more toxic. Sad

@Resistculturaldecline

Ай бұрын

I also. Bass fished passionately from 7 yrs old until about 30 yrs old, the son of a regular bass fisherman. The sport began to become something that I didn't identify with anymore, and that gap has only widened since then. I'm not far away from 50 yrs old now, and don't even really identify as a bass fisherman anymore. I mostly just panfish now.

@Dr.Ballsonya

Ай бұрын

@@Resistculturaldecline yup panfish, catfish and anything with teeth for me these days. When I catch a bass it’s a bonus. The whole industry has become more like the WWF and less about a family fun sport. Idk, saddens me a lot as I have two small children.

@Resistculturaldecline

Ай бұрын

@@Dr.Ballsonya Precisely

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

it definitely has changed for the worse ever since random corporate conglomerates started treating a lifestyle like a soulless commodity. And a few YT hot heads that have known nothing but table scraps from their masters, only ended up embarrassing us all by masquerading as our representatives and becoming victims to their very own narcissistic delusions of grandeur,.fueled by anonymous simps. It only took a few undeserving immature personalities and a few years of poking at social media technology to stoke the flames burning down the great establishmentrs they never truly deserved to inherit.

I think the final straw was Watson's #FBD hats and apparel he sold at the Classic and now online. Boyd got butt hurt and suspended Watson over this and his opinions. Bad move by MLF.

@daveysketter9186

Ай бұрын

Boyd probably was upset that he didn't get a cut from the sales of the #FBD stuff!

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

@@daveysketter9186 lol!

@kenbragg120

Ай бұрын

To me in a civil court of law Boyd would have to prove that FBD stood for something other than Fishing Boat Docks or James would be able to sue Boyd for defamation of character and loss of income making James a very rich man . If the other anglers wore WWJD hats (World Wide James Defender) hats and shirts Boyd would have a brain fart trying disprove that it stood for anything other than the traditional meaning .

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

@@kenbragg120 the best part is that Watson is a free man, and nobody owns Watson but Watson when it comes to his influence in the profession. He's very likely been preparing for the situation, and knows he's gained more than BD could ever take away from him by his own actions.

@mattwolf9188

Ай бұрын

Watson signed a contract with MLF. Boyd Duckett is not MLF. He is just another angler. Yes, I know he is the president, but in a courtroom, he would have to separate himself. FBD is in no way a slam on MLF.

Boyd has been after James since 2016. James was the next angler waiting for a polygraph during an open. It was taking longer than usual and James was told the angler had 2 inconclusive answers. So while technically not failing the angler did not pass the test. James was the next angler in and thought he would advance. He only spoke to an to MLF org. employee about this. He eventually got a call from Boyd ranting about how James was going to ruin this "kid". He then informed him he was getting fined $4000 for breaking the confidentiality clause!!! So trouble has been brewing for some time. Why the other anglers don't speak up is crazy. 3 guys came up with MLF but only 1 is still there. Look how he lured these guys away from BASS and FLW with no entry fees. Now since then that went away and the format changes are ridiculous. I guess ole Boyd needed to stuff his pockets some more. And if you want to know who the angler was that couldn't pass the lie detector, just look at the top of the money standings. Boyd probably gets a cut of his winnings. Just go watch all the podcasts he's been on. FBD

@kenbrown5449

Ай бұрын

We know who you are talking about re: the poly angler, but I personally have only seen Class from him online and on screen. Unless a lot has gone on behind the scenes, in which case ALL the anglers should speak up and out. BD is obviously only concerned for himself... money and a spot to fish in. #FBD

@phildegraves9024

Ай бұрын

@@kenbrown5449that would be one jacob wheeler, boyds adopted kid

@mikeearhart55

Ай бұрын

Conflict of interest? Whose name is on Wheeler’s rods & reels….

@quenlanier5248

Ай бұрын

It's not just that. He let's Sprague snag spawners. No tournament fisherman I have ever seen takes the hook out over the water unless he doesn't want you to see how/where it is hooked. And Sprague is not the only one

@bigbore4498

Ай бұрын

@@kenbrown5449That may have been all you have seen. But that’s not him. You have to understand that he is marketing himself a certain way when the cameras are on. All that thanking God lips service he pays when the cameras are on him is fake. I’ve seen it first hand. I could give you a list of fakes and questionable ethics guys a mile long. And I could give you a list of some great guys I have had the pleasure of interacting with. Like Andy Morgan. Those in the business know the truth.

From everything I have watched and read Anglers who left BASS were promised a lot of things that never developed, Anglers have no input into anything .Boyd Duckett has lost the respect from most Anglers and fans . Duckett may have been a very successful business man in the past but he is destroying what could have been a very successful tournament organization .

@TomKirkman1

Ай бұрын

Duckett has also pushed the idea that he is the one that introduced "micro guide" rods to the American bass fishing public. He didn't. Not even close. North Carolina's Steve Gardner did that and his articles were published years before Duckett ever saw a micro guide rod.

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

@@TomKirkman1 wow! taking credit for other peoples work. no wonder both tournament trails are losing their market share. they've become liars and thieves and lsquandered away the respect that they inherited.

@ryanmccandless7528

Ай бұрын

He must have been taking my wiping advice

@jimmurphy834

Ай бұрын

A guy on the westcoast was using micro guides to make his rods 40 years ago. They were called Revolver Rods. I still have one.

Well done Randy excellent, very clear points made that makes all of us think.

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

Especially the part about censoring your customer base is a bad idea. Free speech is essential to Randy... Mostly

Mlf was great to follow early on prior to 2020. I haven't followed bass in forever.

I have tried to find out what Watson did but it's been a national secret. If I ran a circuit and had to suspend someone and I felt that I was 100% correct for my actions you can make sure that I would explain exactly why I did it. By not doing that it absolutely looks like Duckett is keeping something from us. Not a big fan of his anyway.

It is a slippery slope. Just like you said about voicing your opinion on FFS. That shouldn’t be grounds for Lowrance, Garmin, etc to influence the tournament organization to ban you.

James was suspended from all MLF events until the end of 2025, so basically 2 years. He also has been pretty vocal about anglers cheating, failing polygraphs, and not being punished adequately. Cutting the field has been a big sore spot as well. The straw that broke the camel's back was his FBD (fishing boat docks) that he colored exactly the same colors as the Duckett fishing logo. Obviously a play on FJB. Unfortunately James is the only one that will stand up to Boyd. Bryan Thrift on Let's Talk Fish this week said he better keep his opinions to himself. With all that said, Boyd Duckett is his own worst enemy. He has no credibility left. I feel badly for all the BPT pros, especially Andy Morgan and Bryan Thrift, my two favs. If the true money guys behind the BPT were serous about keeping it going, they should buy Boyd out, fire him, and bring in someone who can fix the place. It's sinking fast at the moment.

Thank you for what you do, Ken in Harrison arkansas

What a shame. I don't think they understand that sponsorship will not want to deal with MLF or any other series that makes decisions like this. James, keep speaking your mind, brother.

It is almost a 2 year suspension, till 2026. Almost killing another angler by blowing through a no wake zone due to ego when they bragged about breaking the law, they get dqed for 1 year

This has to be your first video of yours that I 100 percent agree with.

Randy we finally agree!!! Censoring your customer base is bad business!... I'll let this sit here for the irony to saturate...

On BTL, They interviewed Jacob Wheler and he said that no Angler's new this had happened until it was announced.

Im done with mlf/flw unless they fix this. And I fish flw events

At this point does anyone respect the major tournament organizations? Heres another reason why

Thanks for your input

Agreed 💯 percent randy. He has a right to speak his mind about things he doesn’t deem to be fair. MLF shame on yall

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

He’s only giving you cherry picked information so everyone agrees with him. Do a quick search and you’ll see that Randy handpicked the information he presented

@clay7514

Ай бұрын

@@5150Fishing I haven’t really looked into it deep yet to be honest

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

@@clay7514 your original instincts are correct on this matter. don't let someone that goes by the name "5150Fisting" make you doubt them. being a fisherman is all about faith! faith in yourself and faith in gods country.

Fishing tourneys is a complete waste of money! Invest your money and you will make way more than you ever will "gambling!"

Nice jacket. Those pantagonias are seriously warm and comfortable and light. Good video.

@randyblaukatintuitive

Ай бұрын

Man they are that’s the best jacket I’ve ever had. I got it for Christmas a couple years ago and I love it.

@jeb4836

Ай бұрын

@@randyblaukatintuitive they are big into skiing apparel. Huge . Maybe h and Watson can rep them in fishing industry.

I’ve never met Boyd Duckett but like Randy said I haven’t seen many people have good things to say about him.

@reginaldbell6465

Ай бұрын

Iam from Demopolis👀👀👀

I enjoy your views and thoughts!

I think all fishermen from MLF and Bass should form a union so that they will have a voice in what goes on with there circuit. Don't think that it can not be done, look at the UAW, the UAW negotiates for both Ford and General Motors. This will put tyrants like Boyd Duckett in there place. There is power in numbers and what a show of power it would be if all pro fishermen stood together. Think of the possibilities, health insurance, 401k, endless!!! Larry Mc from Alabama

@MrCoffeekelly

Ай бұрын

lmao

@Irishmule169

Ай бұрын

No way it’ll happen. Too many suckasses that will vote against it.

@brentcarr8365

Ай бұрын

I agree!!

@MrCoffeekelly

Ай бұрын

@@brentcarr8365 that's because you're not very smart...at all.

@shadygraves

Ай бұрын

Larry Mac, you still alive, old man?!?!

Guarantee, If I went to the classic and sold #FRB apparel this comment section would be way different.

This is the same reason these guys won't speak out against FFS. They'll be punished for not subscribing to group think. Either get in line and do as you're told or be cancelled. It's shameful.

@Irishmule169

Ай бұрын

Gutless is what it is !!! Suckass employees ruin every job !!!

MLF gave the 2 boats that hit each other going on plain in a no wake zone less of a punishment,James told the truth and Boyd doesn't like James

Should do like old days. Put the gloves on bang it out. Shake hands and back to work. Miss the old days. Gloves will humble most men

Given the new commercial fishing technology like FFS and LS, plus the pressure on the water these days, it might be better to move tournament fishing to an arcade game of sorts. With AI it could be done and the lakes and waterways left to the sportfishermen.

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

💯

The old FLW and old Bassmaster needs to be brought back! They are killing their fan base at the speed of light. Most people hate watching "PROFESSIONAL ANGLERS" be proud that they caught 50 1# fish and think they are doing something! SAD

Hey Randy what do you think of the T.A.A tournament w/o any ffs and 360 sonar no prefishing and no waypoints

@brianabercrombie6999

Ай бұрын

It’s still a “ live” score tournament….. they all catching them on beds…. lol

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

Randy loves it! It's just unfortunate that a spotlighter won the event and several scopers in the top 10. The going wisdom was that they couldn't catch them without FFS. We're waiting for Randy to let us know our next direction so we can organize against FFS again

@seanroustio372

Ай бұрын

What's a spotlighter? ​@@Tedthib

Glad I got out of that insanity decades ago ..

If it would have been KVD or Wheeler this would not have been an issue. Just saying.

No organization should be able to make money off of publicly owned water.

@kenbragg120

Ай бұрын

Corp of engineers does have a regulation prohibiting for profit tournaments but it’s never been enforced to my knowledge

@tennesseetharp8473

Ай бұрын

Heck yeah that includes marinas too

@bobbyrobbins9816

Ай бұрын

@@tennesseetharp8473 I wholeheartedly agree with you. Some of the marinas try to block anglers from fishing around the boat docks.

@scottankers6690

Ай бұрын

That's a difficult proposition. Should the NFL make money from publicity funded stadiums?

@bobbyrobbins9816

Ай бұрын

@@scottankers6690 No they should not.

Boyd Duckett lives by the old adage "Remember the Golden Rule: The guy with the gold makes the rules."

Saw a podcast with Watson shortly after MLF announced the reduced field for 2025. Said he probably wouldn't be in the top 35. If that was the case he wouldn't be fishing in 2025 anyway. I back him for his stand. Boyd has too much control in MLF to also be a competitor. No way should he be in leadership, participate or sponsor anglers....seems like a huge conflict of interest.

Randy, have you seen Andrew Upshaws video about MLF. Great stuff

This is another nail in the MLF/BPT coffin. I hope I am wrong...

By the published rules of the BPT tour, I’m assuming the suspension was for rule 7 sub A. It’s pretty clear that it has to be reported to the tournament director, and the findings of the report would be ruled on by the MLF tournament director, and a infraction committee made from the following - MLF EVP and GM and MLF VPO.

I think both sides could have handled this better. Watson, instead of expressing his opinion publicly could have gone to MLF (not just BD, but the organization as a whole) privately and expressed his concerns and why it's a concern. After all, he did sign an agreement that somewhat restricts his 1A rights. If he didn't want that, he shouldn't have agreed to it. On the other hand, MLF, as Randy says, could be way more transparent. Perhaps they could have laid out their perception of what Watson was saying, agree to listen to him and others that might feel the same way, and make MLF better for having listened.

Problem with MLF is one person has to much power, and when that 1 person is a A hole nothing good comes out of it

Do any of you realize what Worldwide was doing!!!? It was quite a bit more than just speaking his mind😂😂😂 he doesn’t give a crap about being suspended. He all but dared Duckett to do it!! And Duckett took the bait!😂😂😂😂😂

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

great point!

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

100%

@MikesBassFishing

Ай бұрын

The backstory is 8 years running. If you think BD is a stand up guy, you're sadly mistaken. He is a horrible human.

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

@@MikesBassFishing I agree with you 👍

@chriswhite7677

Ай бұрын

I'm not defending BD but these replies are crazy. IDC if u work for McDonald's if u stay on social media and even use the logo to say FMcD I bet u get fired. U can only push the bottom so many times till there's retaliation.

Professional angling should move to the gaming circuit not bass fishing circuit. They wouldn’t have to leave there house.

I LOVE bass fishing. I’ve fished local tournaments occasionally. There is nothing I would rather do than go bass fishing. I have never really followed professional bass fishing until this year and I’m already sick of it. To much drama and whiney babies. I think ALL professional bass fishing tournaments should be abolished. Same reason I stopped following NASCAR years ago. More drama than racing. Pro bass fishing has got just as bad if not worse. I’m out

I rode along up to 7:49 and decided that if you dont want to tell us what he said by now, the heck with listening to this.

@bigc8018

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Duckett is having trouble cashing checks. No mystery there. However, if you're calling people out, then don't do it half ass.

@abc-yv2js

Ай бұрын

?@@bigc8018

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

He has to know more of the backstory. Everyone does. He just chose to omit it. Giving people half the information so they agree with him!!!

@The_Bass_Stunters

Ай бұрын

Basically James called out Boyd Duckett over his bullshit and Boyd got him suspended. The Hashtag #FBD is exactly what it means lol aka #Fishing Boat Docks lol

@Irishmule169

Ай бұрын

Think it means “Fk Boyd Duckett” 🤫🤫🤫🤫

I think your point on, on this one Randy.

I would like your take on the Bryan New/Andrew Upshaw controversy

@mikeharris130

Ай бұрын

Bryan was wrong, Andrew was right, End of story.

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

​@@mikeharris130I was literally typing the same exact comment... What he said 💯

@JotownJack

Ай бұрын

​@@mikeharris130I agree 💯

JWW is an incredible representative for the sport of fishing. Met him and his mother back while fishing the Heartland trail. Too much power and politics amongst all the pro circuits these days. Need to be forward thinking of the fan base, opposed to blemishing their circuit. Need to encourage the youth to pursue and achieve their goals, and be true to themselves. Always thought the MLF was the good o'l boy club.

Now by saying this Randy you are winning me back somewhat by knowing you feel this way.

Randy, Love your work and videos, watch them weekly. Here is a suggestion that could have a solution. Invite Boyd Duckett to join you in your studio for a Q&A session to explain the issue. Do not agree to a zoom or remote interview. Let’s see what type of a man he is, and give him the opportunity to fix whatever problem exist between MLF and James Watson.

I wanted to be a professional Bass fisherman when I was younger,but unfortunately God had other plans for me and now at the age of 65,Bass fishing is a hobby for me, not at any professional level. Good video and channel love your show keep up the great honesty of Bass fishing 🎣

#FBD, Boyd is a do as I say not as I do person, boyd has not qualified for the pro tour in almost 4 years but yet still gets to fish while they fire everyone else..Just because you own the dallas cowboys does not mean you can be quarterback every game...

This isn't going on only in the professional bass fishing world. We are being silenced as a whole nation. Do as your told, pay your taxes, and shut up.

This is James Watson's last years of Tournament fishing. He doesn't give a crap about anything.

No one should be banned from any circuit ubless there is cheating, othat than that i think it is discrimination and im sure of james sued mlf he would be owning the circuit

I think that all professional bass Anglers should form a union. To form a group to protect themselves from these type situations!

@MrCoffeekelly

Ай бұрын

lmfao

@ordinaryangler4153

Ай бұрын

@@MrCoffeekelly Why? Mike Ikeonelli was talking about it. It's been discussed.

@MrCoffeekelly

Ай бұрын

@@ordinaryangler4153 lmao

@brentcarr8365

Ай бұрын

It would be nice

@treehunter1

Ай бұрын

Absolutely and what would people like Boyd do about it? Embrace ffs to try to get a whole roster of rookies that can only fish using sonar? I doubt that’d work out well for them. Union does make a lot of sense

It went exactly how James wanted….

This issue is bad for MLF. Randy, this reminds me of my job as a State Police officer. I put a bad guy in jail and he is out on the streets before my paperwork on the arrest was complete. I had judges that I liked and others I couldn't understand their reading of the law. I don't follow the two people in this issue but I agree it is not good for the sport. I am glad I am not a pro fisherman. $5000.00 is a lot of money to get in a tournament. Like you said, he is a customer. Something is wrong here. Liston, I charged a guy for killing a 5 year girl. I asked months later why the charge was dropped. The judge said I took this case too personnel. That I was too "shallow" in my thinking. What the hell was I suppose to tell the family. My supervisor at the time said I did my job right not to worry about the court system. I could go on and on but this situation could have been handles with a gentleman type conversation between the two guys and resolved.

Isn't there a rule about not making disparaging remarks about the tournament organization ?

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

Ahhh. But were the remarks about the organization? Or about an individual. The two are not synonymous. Duckett may have walked into a trap. Worldwide might sue him personally and not MLF.

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

Don't be using all that common sense here! No! Boyd is the devil! 😂

How much different is pro bass fishing now that ray Scott is gone?

MLF will be out of business in five years, hopefully someone will come in and buy it and bring FLW back. Watson got screwed. #FBD

I’ve long thought that a reality show two vs two would be more entertaining than the current tournaments. There could be one pro and one amateur per team, with occasional celebrity competitors. Randy, you’d be a great director/host. You only have to pay me a handful of jigs for royalties!

Totally agree 💯 #FBD

Don’t know nothing about what he did, but I sure hope he didn’t hurt anybody’s feelings. Lol everybody’s so sensitive and soft these days. And I sure don’t want him to hurt anybody’s feelings.

@rockyj2008

Ай бұрын

MAMBY PAMBES

Being independently wealthy affords him the ability to speak his mind. That’s the way life works and unfortunately the reality we live with. Kudos to Watson. MLF needs to work on their transparency.

MLF is on its way to disbanding, it has been on a downward spiral for the last couple years!

Fisherman’s union? Force them to be transparent! All major sports have a players union,probably because of what you’re speaking about Randy!!

@Tedthib

Ай бұрын

No

I have to agree with you about no explanation, I really don't watch him unless the TV camera shows him as I do others but MLF did not say why, there are stories why but that is 2nd hand , if it was the hats then I don't blame them if he was that unhappy go back to BASS

The pros should boycott MLF

I remember Bill as well

Sounds like the MLF is ran very poorly!! Looks like BASS will have some more fisherman soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the corporate world, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Yes, common sense would say the suspension was wrong, but sometimes you can think that you're doing everything right and it still rains on your parade.

When my favorite fisherman moved to MLF I was sad.

You made some salient points, but in any dispute, when the two parties refuse to talk in a mature manner, trouble is brewing. I will say that I believe that generally, if there IS some lack of transparency by one party, that party either knows they are wrong or they are the initiators of the juvenile atmosphere. I don't know enough about this case to accuse either side of "starting something", but it is just sad that they couldn't talk through their issues. Hope it doesn't get legal. Fishing has enough problems already.

When the bass fishing industry starts destroying their own business through bad decision making, they gotta create some controversy to try to get eyes back on them. It’s a sign of bad leadership and deteriorating content.

Sounds like it’s modeled after NASCAR. Iron handed.

Harsh suspension, better option wouldve been to just quietly ignore James, no cameras in his boat, no media writeups, etc. Instead, Boyd got lured into a mess he cant get out of very easily.

This is what Bass fishing has come to

Randy, as always spot on. Thanks

@5150Fishing

Ай бұрын

He’s only giving you cherry picked information so everyone agrees with him. Do a quick search and you’ll see that Randy handpicked the information he presented

I just want to know the facts before I judge either side. Like you said transparency.

I think ur right ... for a tournament organization an athlete who pays 5k every time he competes should be not treated like that

Boyd duckett has about ran mlf into the ground. Mlf has became a joke and a stain on tournament fishing. I don’t always agree with what Randy says but he has definitely nailed it this time. I wish someone would start a tournament trail where forward facing sonar and bedding fish fishing was not allowed. This is not what ray scott intended when he started Bass.

Curtailment of speech seems to be in upward trend in every organization/corporation with a power structure.

@secretbassrigs

Ай бұрын

BINGO! EVER SINCE BILL CLINTON!

Randy, yes, they are customers that agreed to terms and conditions and codes of conduct. They are all free to boycot MLF or compete elsewhere. I often wonder why they don't band together and leverage to start a new tournament trail. To think that you can spread FBD without consequences is crazy. Just because someone is a customer, does not mean that there are no rules to follow. If you break the rules, you can lose the privilege of use.

Watson gets suspended for 1.5 years.....because he talked crap about Boyd and made shirts and hats that said "FBD" in the same font as the duckett fishing logo. But yet guys break rules to get competitive advantages, or flat cheat, and it's hidden and swept under the rug.

not picking sides but got a question if I made shirts that says #FRB and used your background logo but I say it's stands for F. fishing R. road B beds but have your logo back ground and colors to really stand for fing randy B. so on so on and I work or got a 1099 every year from u how would I feel now on what mlf did far as kicking him out was way way way to strong should of ask him to stop with the hats and shirts with that back ground or something sad to see it get to that point

Wonder when the last time Boyd got “randomly” polygraphed