You guys are awesome!! I sincerely appreciate the fact that my young kids can watch, laugh, and learn about fishing but more importantly about how to compose yourself in a Christlike manner!! Keep it coming fellas and good luck this year and God Bless!!!
This has quickly taken the top spot in my favorite fishing channels to watch. So much to learn here from guys who have been doing it a long time. As a fellow believer I appreciate the good clean content. Keep it up! Looking forward to meeting ya’ll when you come through Northern Alabama.
Good luck to you guys this year. Watching Edwin struggle yesterday early while the FFS guys loaded the boat, we could almost feel the frustration he was feeling. But he kept digging and put it together.
Love the after the PODCAST I’ve been waiting for this! So excited just want to hear more shooting the shit.yall could talk about anything i think we would all love it
WOW this was absolutely the best podcast!!! I am so happy for the future of this with 3 of the greatest guys in bass fishing. I just can hardly wait for future episodes!!!!! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. GOD bless you gentlemen
I'd like to hear more of Edwin's deep thoughts on fish behavior. I think that could spark some good conversations that Ott and Andy could relate to and chime in with their experiences as well.
One of the big problems with FFS that we don’t hear about much is that it took fishing, which has unfortunately become an elitist sport, to a whole new level of elitism. In layman’s terms, it has made fishing a rich mans sport to compete. I am a high school teacher in a very impoverished county in KY. Our students can’t compete in high school tournaments with the wealthier communities where every boat is equipped with FFS. I fish a weekly club tournament with my son and there is no way you can compete with the scopers. It simply is an unfair advantage. I am not against the technology, BUT every single sport except fishing limits the technology. Why not us?
We saved for the one graph and we not rich at all but my boy just put time in and figured it out. Don’t have to have all those other graphs just got to practice it.
I would love to hear stories and deep thoughts, you guys can’t go wrong with the content because no matter what it is you guys always put a smile on peoples faces being down to earth anglers.
I thought it was very interesting to see the big bass that were caught in period 2 today when guys were just fishing the way we all learned without FFS. Would you guys have predicted how many big bass were caught without using FFS? I do like the additional strategy needed this year to try to decide which period an angler wants to use FFS and if you choose wisely, it can really pay off. I liked what JT Kenney said where he thought it would be cool to allow an angler part way through a period to decide to use FFS but that they can only use it for the remainder of that period and they can not roll over minutes to use FFS in any other periods even though they did not use it an entire period. Love the (pod cast)
These videos are great keep em up!! The sneaky guy would use it in the second period when the bites toughest for almost everyone to catch a few more fish and get an edge up but it’s so many factors still in play i can definitely see the decision being tough. Good luck
This is FANTASTIC guys - THANK YOU. All I can say is - if you don’t love Andrew - you got issues!!! Pulling for this group every event. Good luck, God Bless, be safe!!!!!
Andy was right in the money on the hole jumping. By the 3rd period half the field was in one creek. In one of the boat camera shots I counted 9 boats on my screen. Looked like a Saturday afternoon at your local crappie hole.
It seems like that you know you can catch them in the morning and evening so the 2nd period would probably be a better time to use FFS ? I don’t have it on my boat but like Andy says “ I still catch fish “
I like the idea of there being a set period to use FFS. It definitely showed during the first 2 days that there are those who were unsuccessful without it. I like the idea of each of you talk about your careers and what’s going on in your lives today.
Only allowed ONE period using FFS! I vote MLF only make the fans watch ONE period FFS coverage! I’m glad to finally see new episodes of “After the Cast” and I gotta say. Watching you 3 sitting on the couch engaged in random conversations, whether it’s about fishing or what fried entrée it is that Andy wants for supper is more entertaining than watching FFS coverage. Would you 3 please, please, please,,,,,, propose to the MLF program directors that they can only make us watch ONE period of coverage on the “scopers” staring at their 15” screens jigging a crappie jig for Bass. I’d rather watch guys like yourselves (you 3 mainly) just go fishing even if they ain’t biting, the educational commentaries that you guys offer up in the process and what you’re going to do to find them is way more entertaining. Go get’em!
I wish they would do away with live scope in Pro fishing all together because Pro fishermen should compete man against man not a machine in the mix, a pro should be able to compete with all skill and only use electronics for navigation
They need to go back to the way it was 15 years ago draw tournaments guy sharing the boat limit. Electronics have to wait to lower the way to lower that that’s called. It’s not unrealistic expectations showing 50 pound bags and then all of a sudden you have all the locals out there beating the piss out of the lake.
They can't do away with it. The sonar company checks are big money. No one has the guts to do the right thing. It doesn't matter. Just turn off pro fishing and fish with your friends. No need to watch guys looking at 7 screens on their boats. It is really boring to watch.
Great video with three great guys. Deep thoughts with Andy being the commentator would probably be hilarious. Third and first period will be the most used for ffs.
Andy had some really good points. I think there is going to be three class of angler. There are going to be guys that find strong power fishing patterns and don’t want even scope. Guys that only have fish scoping. Then there were be very few guys that find both.
So here is a question. Did MLF modify the rule about fish touching the body? I am seeing a lot of guys pinch the fish to their body to stop thrashing to get a hold.
Hello guys, you 3 are so funny, but right. Andy and Ott you two guys came to Beech spring church and you guys really bless a lot of people. You can leave Edward Evers out I finally got to meet 2 of my fishing hero’s but one day I would like to meet Mr Edward Evers. That would make my day, keep up the good work
Anglers that have been so reliant on scopeadoping in recent years seemed kinda flustered after the first period today. (the anglers that used it in the first that is) It was great seeing reel fishing shine! 👍🏻
Another thing that will be an impact towards the last third of the season is folks chasing the "fishing in 2026 MLF" cut line....like a minnow trying to escape a bass
I think the ffs wil be used in the first or second period. Cause its to easy to catch fish in the afternoon...letshere about that deep thoughts bass...
Deep thoughts with Andy Montgomery...this liable ta make some folk realize they wasn't crazy at all..I'm here for it😂 seriously glad u guys did this cuz it enlightened me to factors I didn't even consider. Hope each of you have a safe/ successful season👍✌️
If not for class guys it’s not worth watching , it’s great to see how flexible anglers change the mental game a part I like .can hardly wait to see how time of day will produce the best ,I’ll take late in the afternoon.deep early morning shallow
As an older fisherman, I hope that the anglers continue to be able to choose their periods for using FFS, if all of the anglers were using it in the 3rd period, I just wouldn’t watch that period.
I love that you guys can only use Forward Facing Sonar for one period. I stopped watching tournaments last years because it was like watching everyone playing a video game. Just my opinion. Good luck to you guys.
As a spectator, I NEVER watched last year because of it. I did watch Thursday this year. I love the format, the decision. I’m not a FFS hater. Got it on my boat.
They will use it first period and see what they are bitting the best they can still find the fish and without ffs they could still get em to bite and still find the fish and also they can see what baits they can get em to hit without using it
Man that is gonna be a problem Andy. Folks gonna see where dc mark dj and jW catch em and then go hit that hole. Yall could team up and do that actually. But yeah I see that being a problem. I’d say they need to do a period where everyone has to then the rest you cant
I love scoping. Love watching scoping and wish haters would just move on about hating it. Just go have fun guys! If you don't like it, Don't like it it. But quit causing Divide. Be thankful the good lord being present.
Good information, good discussion. You all should ban Ford facing solo for all tournaments. That is not bass fishing. It is however, and learning technology and utilizing that. Please go back to bass fishing and get rid of Ford facing sonar!
Watching the tourney for the past 2 days, most of your leaders are catching a bunch of fish in the FFS period and then only catching 4 or 5 the rest of the day. They need to get rid of it and bring back fishing talent and hard work and quit this watching fish on tv garbage. Love watching you guys!!!
Just seems like MLF is turning in to a reality show with all the rules and guidelines they're creating with FFS. I would think it just adds way more confusion and stress to the anglers
I’ve heard all the arguments about FFS. My thought is watching the Pro I’d wanna see them catch fish by any means. I wanna see big fish, I have zero desire to see anyone Chunk and Wind. Boring!! A thousand I’ve never heard but has been on my mind is, If the FFS crowd is fishing open water doesn’t that lessen the fishing pressure on the Whinny Bank Beaters???
I’m glad they changed the rules. I have stopped watching MLF because of ffs. This is going to be huge for you old school fisherman. I can’t wait to see who comes out on top now
Alright either allow it or not and to better our sport for the vendors to keep developing these things and making them better I say just allow it. I would like to see higher minimum weights. It's really hard to sit and watch someone staring at it catching a bunch of rats and winning the event.
Truly love the podcast. On FFS I think the bottom line is, you need to know how to use it to the max if you’re going to compete. Even with only one period, if you don’t match what the top FFS anglers are doing in their period, you’re going to fall behind. After watching first 2 days, if a fan doesn’t like watching guys catching using FFS, they still aren’t going to like watching the tournaments because the broadcast is going to show the guys who are catching fish and those were mostly using FFS. As far as your format for the show goes. Just keep keeping it real. That is what is so enjoyable about your show, it’s the 3 of you just being you. Good luck
Wow... they will actually have to show the fishing world they have the skill to fish at that level without the video game box... let's get back to fishing skills...experience and knowledge... that should thin the field out
Does it even matter anymore? It is all forward facing sonar fishing now. Limited or no skills needed. I think pro fishing is done. Stick a fork in it and move on.
How About Going Back To Catching Fish On "MERIT" In Tournaments...FFS Is Like "DEI"...You Gentleman Have Proven "Merit"...Using "Ultrasound" To Find Fish Then Enticing Them To Bite To Me Is Not Merit Based Fishing...
You guys are awesome!! I sincerely appreciate the fact that my young kids can watch, laugh, and learn about fishing but more importantly about how to compose yourself in a Christlike manner!! Keep it coming fellas and good luck this year and God Bless!!!
This has quickly taken the top spot in my favorite fishing channels to watch. So much to learn here from guys who have been doing it a long time. As a fellow believer I appreciate the good clean content. Keep it up! Looking forward to meeting ya’ll when you come through Northern Alabama.
We appreciate you!
Andy Montgomery is pure fishing comedy 🤣🤣🤣
Good luck to you guys this year. Watching Edwin struggle yesterday early while the FFS guys loaded the boat, we could almost feel the frustration he was feeling. But he kept digging and put it together.
Man, I love these videos. Keep them coming guys and hope the best for all 3 of you with the upcoming MLF season.
Love the after the PODCAST I’ve been waiting for this! So excited just want to hear more shooting the shit.yall could talk about anything i think we would all love it
FFS= Fishing From Screens
Forward facing sonar fishing is awful. Unwatchable.
😂😂😂👍👍😂😂😂
I really enjoy this channel. To be honest any topic yall pick will be great. Good luck to all three of you this year and God Bless you all
Thanks buddy!
Glad to see you guys back and good luck this season to all three of you👍
WOW this was absolutely the best podcast!!! I am so happy for the future of this with 3 of the greatest guys in bass fishing. I just can hardly wait for future episodes!!!!! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. GOD bless you gentlemen
Love this show on RUclips thank you hope y'all have a safe trip and fun on the water be rooting for y'all
Appreciate it buddy!
Love the podcast!! You 3 keep me laughing and putting out great content. Thanks guys and keep
Up the good work
You guys remind me so much of my buddies back in the 90s. If you guys ever want to come to Texoma and just fish, hang out, play some cards I'm in!
I'd like to hear more of Edwin's deep thoughts on fish behavior. I think that could spark some good conversations that Ott and Andy could relate to and chime in with their experiences as well.
Really enjoy listening to these guys. Keep up the good work.
This needs to be a new playlist called 3 guys 1 couch lol 😂 great video as always guys!
Haha! Love it!
Three of my favorites, love watching y'all. I think it will be used in the 1st period to see if you can get a pretty good jump on the others.
One of the big problems with FFS that we don’t hear about much is that it took fishing, which has unfortunately become an elitist sport, to a whole new level of elitism. In layman’s terms, it has made fishing a rich mans sport to compete. I am a high school teacher in a very impoverished county in KY. Our students can’t compete in high school tournaments with the wealthier communities where every boat is equipped with FFS. I fish a weekly club tournament with my son and there is no way you can compete with the scopers. It simply is an unfair advantage. I am not against the technology, BUT every single sport except fishing limits the technology. Why not us?
We saved for the one graph and we not rich at all but my boy just put time in and figured it out. Don’t have to have all those other graphs just got to practice it.
I love these videos! Thank you for everything y’all have brought to fishing.
I love you guys. I know it’s gonna be tough, but you guys can handle it. Good luck on the new season.
Been dying to hear from you gentlemen again. Been too long!
Glad to see you back Tim!
Good entertainment to help combat cabin fever in the north. Hope to see all of you at Saginaw Bay.
We’ll be there!
I would love to hear stories and deep thoughts, you guys can’t go wrong with the content because no matter what it is you guys always put a smile on peoples faces being down to earth anglers.
We appreciate that Chris!
I thought it was very interesting to see the big bass that were caught in period 2 today when guys were just fishing the way we all learned without FFS. Would you guys have predicted how many big bass were caught without using FFS? I do like the additional strategy needed this year to try to decide which period an angler wants to use FFS and if you choose wisely, it can really pay off. I liked what JT Kenney said where he thought it would be cool to allow an angler part way through a period to decide to use FFS but that they can only use it for the remainder of that period and they can not roll over minutes to use FFS in any other periods even though they did not use it an entire period. Love the (pod cast)
These videos are great keep em up!! The sneaky guy would use it in the second period when the bites toughest for almost everyone to catch a few more fish and get an edge up but it’s so many factors still in play i can definitely see the decision being tough. Good luck
Excited to watch you guys! 😊
Great points all around!!
This is FANTASTIC guys - THANK YOU. All I can say is - if you don’t love Andrew - you got issues!!! Pulling for this group every event. Good luck, God Bless, be safe!!!!!
Agreed!
Andy was right in the money on the hole jumping. By the 3rd period half the field was in one creek. In one of the boat camera shots I counted 9 boats on my screen. Looked like a Saturday afternoon at your local crappie hole.
You guys are awesome, three of my favorite guys to watch fish and learn from.
I think FFS will be used in the 3rd period more throughout the season.
Salt of the earth type of podcast. Thanks men!
It seems like that you know you can catch them in the morning and evening so the 2nd period would probably be a better time to use FFS ? I don’t have it on my boat but like Andy says “ I still catch fish “
I like the idea of there being a set period to use FFS. It definitely showed during the first 2 days that there are those who were unsuccessful without it. I like the idea of each of you talk about your careers and what’s going on in your lives today.
Where y’all fishing this tournament?
Mark Davis and Bobby Lane didn't use it today at all I believe.
After watching this.. should you be able to save all FFS time until the third day?
Also are you allowed to flog the same day when you use forward facing sonar?
If they don't use it at all,they may not make the third day
Awesome! Loved it.
Only allowed ONE period using FFS! I vote MLF only make the fans watch ONE period FFS coverage!
I’m glad to finally see new episodes of “After the Cast” and I gotta say. Watching you 3 sitting on the couch engaged in random conversations, whether it’s about fishing or what fried entrée it is that Andy wants for supper is more entertaining than watching FFS coverage. Would you 3 please, please, please,,,,,, propose to the MLF program directors that they can only make us watch ONE period of coverage on the “scopers” staring at their 15” screens jigging a crappie jig for Bass. I’d rather watch guys like yourselves (you 3 mainly) just go fishing even if they ain’t biting, the educational commentaries that you guys offer up in the process and what you’re going to do to find them is way more entertaining. Go get’em!
I wish they would do away with live scope in Pro fishing all together because Pro fishermen should compete man against man not a machine in the mix, a pro should be able to compete with all skill and only use electronics for navigation
They need to go back to the way it was 15 years ago draw tournaments guy sharing the boat limit. Electronics have to wait to lower the way to lower that that’s called. It’s not unrealistic expectations showing 50 pound bags and then all of a sudden you have all the locals out there beating the piss out of the lake.
They can't do away with it. The sonar company checks are big money. No one has the guts to do the right thing. It doesn't matter. Just turn off pro fishing and fish with your friends. No need to watch guys looking at 7 screens on their boats. It is really boring to watch.
Love this and all you guys. Keep it real.
Great video!
Great video with three great guys. Deep thoughts with Andy being the commentator would probably be hilarious. Third and first period will be the most used for ffs.
I’m with Andy. I got the thing and had it pointed down for a month before somebody told me. I can’t stand to look at that box all day.
Andy had some really good points.
I think there is going to be three class of angler.
There are going to be guys that find strong power fishing patterns and don’t want even scope.
Guys that only have fish scoping.
Then there were be very few guys that find both.
So here is a question. Did MLF modify the rule about fish touching the body? I am seeing a lot of guys pinch the fish to their body to stop thrashing to get a hold.
Thanks Edwin , Ott & Cornbread !!!!
I think they made the right decision with this all the way around. This should satisfy all the scope haters 😂
I “liked” this before even watching just because it was so good last season. Watching it now 👍
Three of my favorite fisherman on the BPT!
All three gd dudes! Gd luck
Hello guys, you 3 are so funny, but right. Andy and Ott you two guys came to Beech spring church and you guys really bless a lot of people. You can leave Edward Evers out I finally got to meet 2 of my fishing hero’s but one day I would like to meet Mr Edward Evers. That would make my day, keep up the good work
Sounds like Andy needs to go fish the NPFL since they did away with FFS.
Bring on the deep thoughts from Edwin about bass.
Anglers that have been so reliant on scopeadoping in recent years seemed kinda flustered after the first period today. (the anglers that used it in the first that is) It was great seeing reel fishing shine! 👍🏻
no one was flustered - every single one of these fisherman has caught hundreds if not thousands of bass without a screen.
Another thing that will be an impact towards the last third of the season is folks chasing the "fishing in 2026 MLF" cut line....like a minnow trying to escape a bass
I think these 3 guys all kinda wish FFS would just go away for tournament use.
Love how Ott actually different scoping vs fishing… 💪💪
I think the ffs wil be used in the first or second period. Cause its to easy to catch fish in the afternoon...letshere about that deep thoughts bass...
BPT should
Limit the number of active rods in the boat to 4! Only 4 rods on the boat floor at any given time, and can only change between periods
From one Clemson guy to another, Montgomery we ain’t smart enough to figure out them electronics…
Ya'll are suppose to be the best of the best. I think every boat should only be equipped with a flasher. Get'em Andy!
Let’s hear some deep thoughts.
I think ffs will be last period. Because of the early morning bank bit. Great video guys
Deep thoughts with Andy Montgomery...this liable ta make some folk realize they wasn't crazy at all..I'm here for it😂 seriously glad u guys did this cuz it enlightened me to factors I didn't even consider. Hope each of you have a safe/ successful season👍✌️
If not for class guys it’s not worth watching , it’s great to see how flexible anglers change the mental game a part I like .can hardly wait to see how time of day will produce the best ,I’ll take late in the afternoon.deep early morning shallow
As an older fisherman, I hope that the anglers continue to be able to choose their periods for using FFS, if all of the anglers were using it in the 3rd period, I just wouldn’t watch that period.
Hello from Santee- Honey Hive
I love that you guys can only use Forward Facing Sonar for one period. I stopped watching tournaments last years because it was like watching everyone playing a video game. Just my opinion. Good luck to you guys.
I think the 3rd part
As a spectator, I NEVER watched last year because of it. I did watch Thursday this year. I love the format, the decision. I’m not a FFS hater. Got it on my boat.
They will use it first period and see what they are bitting the best they can still find the fish and without ffs they could still get em to bite and still find the fish and also they can see what baits they can get em to hit without using it
You are right Andy FFS should be used all the same period for everyone.Lets go guys
You guys will be seeing teams of 3 pretty soon. As a team theyll be using ffs all day and split the winnings after.
I believe most anglers will use it in the third period
Man that is gonna be a problem Andy. Folks gonna see where dc mark dj and jW catch em and then go hit that hole. Yall could team up and do that actually. But yeah I see that being a problem. I’d say they need to do a period where everyone has to then the rest you cant
I love scoping. Love watching scoping and wish haters would just move on about hating it. Just go have fun guys! If you don't like it, Don't like it it. But quit causing Divide. Be thankful the good lord being present.
Good information, good discussion. You all should ban Ford facing solo for all tournaments. That is not bass fishing. It is however, and learning technology and utilizing that. Please go back to bass fishing and get rid of Ford facing sonar!
Watching the tourney for the past 2 days, most of your leaders are catching a bunch of fish in the FFS period and then only catching 4 or 5 the rest of the day. They need to get rid of it and bring back fishing talent and hard work and quit this watching fish on tv garbage. Love watching you guys!!!
Just seems like MLF is turning in to a reality show with all the rules and guidelines they're creating with FFS. I would think it just adds way more confusion and stress to the anglers
I thought that said MILF rule changes.my bad
Definitely 1st period at this one.
I’ve heard all the arguments about FFS. My thought is watching the Pro I’d wanna see them catch fish by any means. I wanna see big fish, I have zero desire to see anyone Chunk and Wind. Boring!! A thousand I’ve never heard but has been on my mind is, If the FFS crowd is fishing open water doesn’t that lessen the fishing pressure on the Whinny Bank Beaters???
What do you cats think of 3 days instead of 4 days actual tourney
days ?
3 OF THE BEST TO DO IT
I’m glad they changed the rules. I have stopped watching MLF because of ffs. This is going to be huge for you old school fisherman. I can’t wait to see who comes out on top now
Alright either allow it or not and to better our sport for the vendors to keep developing these things and making them better I say just allow it. I would like to see higher minimum weights. It's really hard to sit and watch someone staring at it catching a bunch of rats and winning the event.
Ott. That lake doesn't set up good for any time fishing.
Just do away with the cheat box
Truly love the podcast. On FFS I think the bottom line is, you need to know how to use it to the max if you’re going to compete. Even with only one period, if you don’t match what the top FFS anglers are doing in their period, you’re going to fall behind. After watching first 2 days, if a fan doesn’t like watching guys catching using FFS, they still aren’t going to like watching the tournaments because the broadcast is going to show the guys who are catching fish and those were mostly using FFS. As far as your format for the show goes. Just keep keeping it real. That is what is so enjoyable about your show, it’s the 3 of you just being you. Good luck
This will ruin fishing soon in the future.. Can you imagine how many breeders/fish that will be taken out of the lakes..
My three favorite pro fisherman. Wouldn’t even keep up with any tournament fishing if it wasn’t for you three.ffs has ruined fishing.
Wow... they will actually have to show the fishing world they have the skill to fish at that level without the video game box... let's get back to fishing skills...experience and knowledge... that should thin the field out
Does it even matter anymore? It is all forward facing sonar fishing now. Limited or no skills needed. I think pro fishing is done. Stick a fork in it and move on.
It should be thrid
How About Going Back To Catching Fish On "MERIT" In Tournaments...FFS Is Like "DEI"...You Gentleman Have Proven "Merit"...Using "Ultrasound" To Find Fish Then Enticing Them To Bite To Me Is Not Merit Based Fishing...