Wow! What a way to start the year! Can’t believe they went out of business, still had your old boat, and your tackle organization looks about like mine! Looking forward to a great season for you in 2024.

So glad your father in law is home and on the road to recovery. Hey the old boat is looking great plus you know it inside and out so no surprises lol

Bud!!! Anglers Port Marine Warsaw, Missouri Top notch and AMAZING! people I just bought a Phoenix 21 Elite and I am joining their pro staff! Amazing service. I cannot say enough about them. I was going to go with Boat WRX and then the whole debacle of them closing was a blessing for me. I found the guys at Anglers Port Marina ask for Don, Stone,Cory

All the best Ben, Slaw, and Mfers!! Positivi ( . Y . ) Thoughts and prayers with you and your family! My Dad is going through it, finding out the day before Thanksgiving that he'll never walk again. But we're getting through it! Keep Rippin 🎣💥

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

@robertmartin265

7 ай бұрын

@@MillikenFishinghey. Robby here in Tex. Can you please let me know what’s a good bass lake to retire on here? What’s the lake you were just fishing with the 6 sense hybrid worm? I saw nice boat docks there. Thank you for sharing

@sarahhearn948

6 ай бұрын

has your triton sold? @@MillikenFishing

Good luck this season and prayers for you family and even more so the family who lost a loved one to save him !!! God Speed

Ben praying your season will be very successful. Thanks for sharing.

Wow a double lung transplant!?? I didn't even know that was a thing? I'm really happy to hear he is doing well that's is amazing. Hope he keeps the good progress!

Puma STS would be tough to beat. My family has run basscats a long time and they’re awesome. Would be cool if he runs one.

So bad ass Ben! Congrats on the new boat deal and congrats on GPa making it through surgery see you on the next episode!!

Have you thought about tagging your fish and keeping track on they’re growth and be able to keep track of what they bit on and maybe if it was the same fish that you just caught . I know Bama bass does that but I love the content and sponsors will come and go an glad your dad is coming home praying for you and the family.

Glad all is working out with your family and its good to see the old triton again its a nice boat wish i could make an offer lol

Keep up the great content Ben. At least you are able to get back out there and do some fishing. Is a Vexus in your future? We need to know the details.

Wow good for him!!!! I’m so happy for him. I’m on the same list and the odds of success aren’t good but they are the best they’ve been. They’ve only been doing transplants since 2020 so it’s still real new. But I’m ecstatic for you guys. That’s amazing news!!!

@patriotmadness6231

7 ай бұрын

I’m praying for you sir. I hope it’s really soon

@patriotmadness6231

7 ай бұрын

I’m praying for you sir. I hope it’s really soon

Prayers for Becky dad and to u guys hope for speedy recovery

My step dad had a double lung transplant the same time covid hit the states He was doing good but about 6 months ago they had a house fire and it caused his lungs to reject now he has to go through it all over again We have a benefit for him next weekend hoping he can get on the list and get another transplant and it goes good

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Damn it man pulling for you guys!

I was torn between a falcon and a blazer, but there isn't a dealer within 13 hours on the falcon, so it was an easy choice. Be happy you're in bass boat country.

Praying for ypur family man . My boys would die for that boat to fish the high school bass tournaments. Super nice boat .

The Triton looks sweet,and i wouldnt even worry about getting a new Boat unless its required by whatever sanctioning body or Organization that your going to compete in.Less than 200 hrs is nothing on the outboard and it looks like Trailer and Boat are road and lake worthy.New Boats are crazy expensive and to be honest i dont know how some of you guys do it,but all im saying is no shame in your game if the triton has to go out and kick some butt as u know its the guy fishing that takes the W,not the rig he fishes from and your one heck of a Fisherman that can do well regardless of having whatever brand new boat to fish from.Good luck next season and prayers sent for Beckys dad.PS:How about a good ole spillin-way vid like u an Josh use to do,those were awesome.

Prayers for your father in law! Hope the new boat deal works out! Random thought… maybe do a boat raffle! Allow anyone interested to buy a raffle ticket, for a chance to win your old boat. With your great following, may make you more money, but it would allow someone not in the position to buy such a great boat the opportunity to own one.

Hang in there Ben! Been watching since way back and you have come way up. Eclipse this spring in southern IL… CRIPS FISH!!! 😂

Man.. you need to put whatever film you use for your waterlands on a damn camera lens cause I went from not seeing gina swimming around and then bam Gina lmao

Run what ya brung🎣 good luck with the new rig!

@millikenfishing why do I feel like your next boat gonna be a phoenix lol

@jerodjmoore

7 ай бұрын

I agree----

Honestly, learning the electronic portion of your boat and the wirew are great to know.

That boat joined you on some defining moments....keep it, still looks the deal.

Awesome video man! That boat is going to be so nice!!!!

I have a 2022 Triton Trx Patriot, it's a great boat!! Earls boats are great Caymas and Patriot layout the same.

You’re a beast! And hope all is well with the family!

Ahh the struggles a tournament bass fishermen goes through. Good work brother

Whatever rig u end up with don't matter at all... hope u have a good year bro!

But anyway when are we going to get speedglide 100s back in stock in trying to get one for my birthday in December also im getting a MFer rod for Christmas can wait to get that. Are you going to do a little bit of ice fishing this December

Everything is going to be good for you man! But you should really come back to Wyoming to do some ice fishing. I loved those videos!

My old man had a Heart and Kidney transplant on August 29th this year He’s 62 and now he’s in better health that me and I’m 41 Thanks Ben and wish u the best at the classic and on the Elite series💪🏼

Great Video brother. Can't wait to see you Crush them next year in 2024. Show them MFRS who can get it done in a Bass Buggy.

Good deal, Ben!!! Best of luck!!

Really curious if it’s falcon boats. Figured you might have went with them.

Good to see you pond fishing

I live in Springfield Mo and when we got both Boatwrks and Baiterks I wondered if they would survive being so close to Bass Pro. And then year I didnt know what happened when Boatwrks disappeared. Baitwrks seems to carry a lot inventory that Bass Pro doesnt so thats nice.

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

For sure they got a lot of juice!

@stocktonlkfshg

7 ай бұрын

Boat-wrx moved into the old Skeeter place in Nixa.

@brianpierson7708

7 ай бұрын

Baitwrks also has better prices on a lot of things and for me in south Louisiana is a day or two faster shipping without having to pay

@jameswalker5579

7 ай бұрын

Praying for a speedy recovery for your Daddy-in-law. The miracles of modern medicine are just short of some Star Wars kinda stuff. Much love to ya, brother! Best of luck to you in the coming year!

@jorgeguerra6749

9 күн бұрын

Wait. Both you and Randy Blaukat were both sponsored by Boat- wrx

Well shit keep rolling with the punches homie your killing it 💪🙏 ps when can we finally get the hangover 😢

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Hoping December 9th

@zachpatch8450

7 ай бұрын

That's my birthday! Absolutely perfect timing!

@jayb8329

7 ай бұрын

Rite on can't wait 🍻

what is your fishing glasses recommendation? your channel is refreshing to hear the straight stories instead of sugar coating

I would guess skeeter being a texas resident right now.. but ikon would be solid also

Prayers go up blessings come down

Ol Randy pulled some strings and got his revenge lol! 😂

You should do a fish off with an MFER and if they win they get to keep your boat! Or you could do a merch sale for a raffle to win you boat! Love the videos man good luck in the elite series

You need to look at crappie brakes. I have 10 foot poles as well and as you know, they break down more than the 8’s and 6’s. The brakes kind of make the pole themselves obsolete, except for parking . It is the final straw of boat control in my opinion

I noticed the Bow Tie in your videos recently. Did you switch to a 1500 Duramax? Or are you running a big boy HD?

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

2500 HD buddy!

@bassassin2ohseven584

7 ай бұрын

@@MillikenFishing I hope its a great vehicle for your upcoming season! And I must say I'm stoked to hear you're going to do the pictures on your wrap after all, I was pretty disappointed when it didn't happen...💪

I’d be interested in your boat. How far away are you from Tulsa Oklahoma?

My MAN!!! Nice tanks in the back yard 🌲💪🏽🌳. Can’t wait for the cold water content. Keep’em cummin

Hell, I wish I had the money, I would ask you to autograph it for me. I don't even have enough for a jon boat, lol!!! Best of luck to you with your future boat and tournaments. Hope you win it all!!!

That’s crazy. Blauket and Dunkin’ were sponsored by them. I live in missouri, surprised by this.

Ben . Reach out. I buy and sell late model used boats. I'll bet I can find a buyer if you don't get one from the video. Who did the glass work ? Also do you have those records and warranty information on the work ? That will be a big factor selling. Its getting scary nowadays as far as glassing is concerned .

I also had a tooth break into a dagger in my mouth, ive been keeping it filled with orthodontic wax so i dont shred my tongue.

Most likely one of the big 3 , however would love to see you try a ballistic boat. Just saying. Best of luck in all your endeavors obviously.

I confused. Wasn't there a video walkthrough when you bought the Caymas last year or so Sounds like it was a swap I guess for the old boat for the Caymas maybe. Not sure if it was bought why anyone would have to return it.

@kevinledford8260

7 ай бұрын

Watch the Video

@J.L.ScottFishing

7 ай бұрын

@@kevinledford8260 which video. This one or the one last year or so?

You're gonna love that new truck,

Rockin a 2002 TR21 great boat. Earl is a legend

Wow, that's probably the very best outcome anyone could ask for with that boat dealer going out of business.

Need to stock that pond with some big bait fish and fatten them up!

Bass cat or ranger ranger use to be best boat built i think its bass cat now that triton is sweet to never heard anything bad about a triton.. but cant wait to find out man 👍

I spoke to a guy earlier this year and he had a bass cat. He said that’s his 5-6 different brand of bass boat and he said the bass cat is the he Cadillac of bass boats. Man that thing was nice.

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Awesome man! They're great boats for sure

@Eagle_Eye85

7 ай бұрын

The original owner's son of basscat came to talk to our high school fishing teams down here in Alabama. Along with Hank Cherry, Steve Kennedy, and John Crews. Our 1 dealer sells basscat and they are some awesome boats. Caracal STS would be my choice. Pricey but not Ikon price.

Damn bro feed them bass😂, they looking skinny. Video opportunities 😂. So glad to hear about your father-in-law, lost my mom the day after Thanksgiving and i know how trying times can be with parents being sick. ❤

@ronknight7863

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Anytime is a bad time to lose a family member, but really socks around the Hollidays.

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Definitely need some food in there

@Mjones8383

7 ай бұрын

@@ronknight7863 thanks, but she got Thanksgiving with the family and there was 0 arguing and she told my dad she had the best day and really enjoyed it

Ben, you’re the man! Sorry about boat works shit, you got it figured out tho . You work your fuckin ass off brother! Following you the whole way man!

seeing milliken in a Phoenix would be badass!

Tracker for the win---😂....love mine, but im thinking phoenix 🤔....

Since you live in Texas, hopefully you are going with Skeeter. Love my Bug

"I'll buy that one for a Dollar!" Sorry, had to Robocop on ya, I couldn't help it! lol If I could afford to, Ben, i'd make ya a good offer.

Good to hear about your father in law. I'm going to guess Basscat or Phoenix and whichever it'll have a Mercury on the back.

I'm thinking Vexus. Not sure why, but something tells me you're going in that direction.

Good luck in 2024 man.

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

all the boat a quality stick needs!! rmp has basscat now!!!

I’m going find it on google earth and slip in on ole boys land and do some sore mouthing! Cameras and fences don’t stop me! 😆🤣

So they went out of business and had to take the boat back that you were in this year? Did you have the option to buy it or just "na, we gotta have it back"? Triton still looks great though! Prayers for your father in law!

Boat works in Osage Beach Missouri lake of the Ozarks screwed me last year glad they went out of business

I’m guessing skeeter Yamaha! Them sho engines are tough. Make you forget about them Merc’s

Keep the boat for a camera boat. Maybe Slaw can keep up with you

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

The same boat ( Phoenix) at Hennessey Outdoors . 😮?

I own Vibe Electronics in weatherford. Would love to help you out if you need any wiring assistance!

Can someone explain why it’s important getting an upgraded boat every year? Seems like kayak anglers do the same thing and I can’t wrap my head around it.

@mpfishing5530

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s necessary, but if you can afford it then why not do it anyway so you always are fishing out of the best and newest boats. I personally wouldn’t but I can see why he would

@jerodjmoore

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree for me personally, although I wish I could. But for Ben snd other professional anglers--if you have the opportunity, then you should because it's their livelihood

@chapppy3782

7 ай бұрын

It depends on the angler from the reasearch i've done, I had the same question. Some may actually own the boat outright, pro anglers put a crap ton of hours on their motors, new cutting edge electronics come out yearly etc, that's one reason. Two seasons with 300+ hours each is a lot. It would take me 10yrs to put 300hrs on a boat. The main reason I found though is a lot of the boat contracts they are in, they are given the boat as basically a demo/advertising, they actually have to pay for the boat in some kind of special agreement. That's why they all put their boats up for sale at the end of the year, and if they don't sell it for X price they are reponsible for the diffeence, and they can't get their next years boat delivered until the previous boat is sold. Bradley Hallman made a video on it kzread.info/dash/bejne/oouhpdKbnMa1idI.html

@jclawdawg

7 ай бұрын

In some cases, the boats are still owned by the dealership/bank and the pros are given a demo. The dealer will get the boat back after xx hours, end of season, or when the next model becomes available. Dealers will then sell the demo boat as a "new", unregistered unit to the first owner. Sometimes, the manufacturer helps dealer and pro navigate the process and timing and others are agreements/contracts just between dealer and pro.

Hey man, if your floatin your boatin, catch'um up Ben...

I havee a friend who jjust did this! Isnt it crazy how much they can do?

Excited to see the new rig for 2024.

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

me too!

100lb mark. Century Belt! Lake Fork! Let's Go!!!!!

I was listening to that FUTZ guy earlier… him wasn’t happy he was referred to as some nobody, said he’d be having a talk with you, Ben! AND ironically… he was proudly sportin’ Waterland Hat AND peepers 🤷‍♂️😂

@ronknight7863

7 ай бұрын

And had the balls to ask for donations so he can fish???

@RealMitchRapp

7 ай бұрын

@@ronknight7863 I’m going tomorrow, wanna give me a hondo for gas? I know the guy is young and that’s where the comments are derived from but come on man.. sharpen your knife. Get to fuggin work. Swindle gave the best ever sponsor speech. Futzy should go listen

My guess is you went back to a Phoenix bit im hoping you went with an express

What's your top 3 bait for stained water in winter if you're going for a big bite? The Gantarel Jr is one of my favorite bluegill glides.

I see lots of mentions of bass cat, I know they are quality boats, but from the passenger seat the ride sucks

Hope you're going into a Blazer this January

Seems a Litle High. 10 K in used Batteries.. If the Delarship couldn't sell it durig the Plandic dont see it selling for that now.

If I was you I would keep it that way you can have it for a backup boat like camera when you are out fishing yourself when you're not doing your

Awesome video 😊

My mom had dbl lung transplant 9 years ago now god is good!!!!

Congratulations on the boat deal! Look forward to watching your Rookie season on the Elites!

What glasses u use?

Back to the triton 💪

Yeah economy is tough, that sucks. Curious, you going to wear 402 in the elites ? That'd be so awesome 😂 Well im rooting for you this year above all others. I know you'll be successful. I have 0 doubts. Take care man

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

Of course dude! I didn't change where I came from when I moved up to the elites!

Shidddddddd ben. You got enough support to start your own fishing tournament.🤷🏾‍♂️

Maybe a Vexus glass boat?

Im sure whichever brand he chose will be real nice, but im curious if hes going to stay with a mercury outboard or get a yamaha, or go crazy an get a suzuki!!

@MillikenFishing what's your thoughts on Vexus boats?

@MillikenFishing

7 ай бұрын

They’re nice. Very different though, almost like a ski boat on the inside.

@psarkleousi2194

7 ай бұрын

@MillikenFishing I live in the area and am a fan of Vexus and the infusion. Basscat has the best gelcoaters in the area and those boats are fast af! I'm sending my thoughts up for you and your family.

Dang, i would have guessed an iKon!