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  • Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2024

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  • @brianpenrod8493
    @brianpenrod8493 Месяц назад +2

    I love Randy's videos,.they are comedy gold!

  • @guyfoscone3193
    @guyfoscone3193 Месяц назад +26

    Love all the haters on here, you are hilarious. First of all you don't pay attention very well. How many times did he say he has a young family and wants to stay close to home? He fishes the 2 circuits which allows him to be competitive yet sleep in his own bed. Why would he spend all the extra money to go all over the country and compete against the Spotlighters? I also agree with him that the pros who left BASS should not be given exemptions. They left BASS hanging and now they come back on bended knee to rejoin the tour. Let them go thru the opens and see how hard it is now. Most of the guys who went back are struggling. I think that's why you see lakes on the schedule that cater to old school fishing. I'm guessing most of you haters weren't watching when Randy was very competitive. He was not on par with a KVD but he was definitely a big stick back in the day. He has nothing to prove to you! Hope you whack them today, good luck! 🙌

    • @mdoc140
      @mdoc140 Месяц назад +1

      Amen

    • @user-gn1dg8fs6e
      @user-gn1dg8fs6e Месяц назад

      I appreciate Randy's perspective about this. It's incredibly expensive to fish a major circuit with little returns unless you finish very high. It's not worth going into major debt to try and compete with these guys. He doesn't have the financial backing to do it and is not willing to sacrifice what he needs to do to take care of his family.

    • @lroyson
      @lroyson Месяц назад

      @@guyfoscone3193 they aren't begging to come back. BASS is providing an exemption. They want them to come back.

    • @guyfoscone3193
      @guyfoscone3193 Месяц назад +1

      @@lroyson They asked to go back right-BASS didn't just randomly call them. They should have to qualify...which I doubt either one could.

    • @OptimisticFloppyDisc-bz6qi
      @OptimisticFloppyDisc-bz6qi Месяц назад

      @guyfoscone3193 are you serious this dude does more to cause drama and controversy in bass fishing. He doesn't care about anything except clicks and you dummies believe his selfish rants as if he was quoting Bible scriptures . He says anything to cause controversy and is the reason for all the bs going on in bass fishing now

  • @horbie5039
    @horbie5039 Месяц назад +3

    I agree with you on this one. Neither of these anglers were fishing well enough to fish the MLF Bass pro tour next year, but somehow they’re able to skip the line.

  • @MrBash82
    @MrBash82 Месяц назад +16

    You're 100% right. Everyone should requalify if they left BASS for BPT and now want to return to BASS. This is a mes. Unfortunately, bass fishing is losing its luster with boat prices, electronics prices, and equipment prices at an all-time high. It destroys the sport of bass fishing.

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 Месяц назад +6

      Unfortunately rising prices is a problem across the entire economy. This idea that it's just bass fishing that's raising their prices is nonsensical.

    • @MrBash82
      @MrBash82 Месяц назад +2

      @smelltheglove2038 it doesn't make sense that a tournament bass boat is 100k plus. The majority of people can't afford them. I'm not sure who said it's just the bass fishing industry that's raising their prices. Most reasonable fishermen can agree that prices don't have to be as high as they are. For example, new boat sales are down this year. People are repowering and keeping their boats. Hopefully, the manufacturers will reduce prices to move 2025 models.

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 Месяц назад +2

      @@MrBash82 I'm not defending the price of the boats, just pointing out that everything is now double the price of what it once was. Can't afford it? Do t buy it. You dont need a bass boat to fish.

    • @DatGuy960
      @DatGuy960 Месяц назад

      Bass boat prices have dramatically increased way before the economy tanked! They've been way over-priced and of low quality since the late 90s. Yes, everything's gone way up but bass boats and equipment have outpaced the economy by 20 years, at least, and are ya gonna try to imply the crap quality is due to the economy, too? Pfffft! Nothing but a bunch of excuses for ripping off the public.

    • @LETTUCEbeeCEREAL
      @LETTUCEbeeCEREAL Месяц назад +1

      The vast majority of anglers don't have more rods than fingers on a hand, are hand to mouth as far as tackle goes and fish from shore 95%+ of the time.
      Boats, electronics, 20 rods with braid/fluoro and the private tackle shop in a room/garage has always been expensive. You're seeing the results of crony capitalism and open borders affect your buying power. Not saying that the industry isn't being changed negatively by mega-corporations eating up smaller brands but your ire needs to be directed elsewhere.

  • @tonyg3888
    @tonyg3888 Месяц назад +5

    Randy, it's a perk for being a classic winner or and angler of the year winner. I don't see there's anything wrong with that. I just don't think they have to requalify. Just because they left bass and went to mlf. The exemption rule is there for a reason. Classic winner or anglo of the year, two of the hardest things to accomplish in bass fishing

  • @kevinreimers1271
    @kevinreimers1271 Месяц назад

    Hey Randy, I appreciate your output , just sorry I can't control the subject matter! But love your input! Been bass fishing since the 70's. And I get you!

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp Месяц назад

    I agree 💯 with you Randy!!! They should requalify to get in. It was their choice to leave and now that things are changing they want to come back. Stay Safe & God Bless!!! 🤠👍

  • @mmitc2121
    @mmitc2121 Месяц назад +1

    Mlf didnt create the BFLS OR THE TOYOTA SERIES I WOULDNT GIVE MLF THAT CREDIT

  • @Malysandacz
    @Malysandacz Месяц назад +4

    Do you also appreciate when I watch your videos with ad block on?

  • @rodneyrandolph2128
    @rodneyrandolph2128 Месяц назад

    I sure hope when I get to be your age I have a lot less to complain about than you seem to have. Such a negativity based channel and mindset. I love your fishing videos and apply some of the things you’ve taught in my everyday fishing and have finished high in tournaments doing some of your techniques. You have every right to your opinion and every right to spread it but it does seem like you look for and lean into the negativity. Looking forward to more fishing videos Randy!

  • @kevinreimers1271
    @kevinreimers1271 Месяц назад

    Yey, they good, but just tore up my picnic basket! 😅

  • @lanceh.5671
    @lanceh.5671 Месяц назад +1

    You are so right about the majority of what you say on your videos and I suppose I shouldn't begrudge you for trying to make a buck but I have to believe you diminish your credibility when you try to sell products. I can't speak for anyone other than myself thank goodness but I just get tired of constantly being sold something.

  • @ceciljohnson5997
    @ceciljohnson5997 Месяц назад +8

    Randy, didn't you leave Bassmaster where you built your career to go fish FLW?
    The carrot they dangled looked better, and it probably was for a while, but now it's defunked. Am I right that the toyota series is just the old flw qualifying events?
    Competing circuits are good for the sport. It gives a broader opportunity for more anglers.
    It also brings innovation of ideas on
    how tournaments should be, catch weigh and release for example.
    Good luck today

    • @winstonrocco1981
      @winstonrocco1981 Месяц назад +1

      I liked the FLW series if I’m not mistaken they had much better payout’s. They are doing this for money nothing wrong with that.

    • @cuivre2004
      @cuivre2004 Месяц назад +2

      I agree. Competition makes things get better for the anglers. BASS was treating them like crap back then- not they have some accountability.

  • @af4od02
    @af4od02 Месяц назад +4

    I am not for the free pass. You are welcome to leave on your on free will, but you must rejoin the elite club by the blood sweat and tears of the qualifying opens.

    • @jasonperry5456
      @jasonperry5456 Месяц назад

      I agree.....but can't blame them for taking advantage of the special exemption

  • @MarkFields-by8qy
    @MarkFields-by8qy Месяц назад +9

    Don't agree with this entirely, Randy Howell has fished MLF (FLW) since the 90's and has 5 wins? I wouldn't agree that BASS only made his career. He basically fished both same as you did back then. He has more earning with MLF/FLW than with BASS as well as more wins with MLF/FLW.

    • @dustingrant2062
      @dustingrant2062 Месяц назад

      I was thinking this as randy was talking

  • @johnnythunderbass
    @johnnythunderbass Месяц назад +7

    Randy Start your own Tournament Series and you can put your own ideas into action.

    • @BigBass-xf5yi
      @BigBass-xf5yi Месяц назад

      As an idea, hell yeah. BUT might not be practical for RB at this stage of his career.

    • @alex_darsen
      @alex_darsen Месяц назад

      He can call it the BFD…Blaukat Fishing Derby! 😊

  • @jeffchandler684
    @jeffchandler684 Месяц назад

    I agree with you.

  • @jeffreymiller1440
    @jeffreymiller1440 Месяц назад

    My thoughts Rockin Randall, I think it’s a two way street BASS helped their career and they help grow BASS so in this industry it seems if you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours if you do good if you don’t “see ya”, so if you want something in bass fishing you should have to earn it, I say no give me’s

  • @ronfeyo493
    @ronfeyo493 Месяц назад

    I agree with the Legends exemption. Get rid of that, and make everyone qualify. If they're among "the best in the world"...they should have no problem.

  • @AaronS-ml1bh
    @AaronS-ml1bh Месяц назад

    Didn't hackney requalify as well?

  • @rickyledford9486
    @rickyledford9486 Месяц назад

    They both were cut for next year doo to their AOY standings if I'm not mistaken. So they had to do something.

  • @mikepuusa6084
    @mikepuusa6084 Месяц назад +2

    On the contrary……. If BASS doesn’t give legends exemptions the spot will be taken immediately by a rookie live scoper. So take your pic I guess. 🤷‍♂️

    • @mrust
      @mrust Месяц назад

      But those particular “legends” scope too don’t they?

  • @steveringeisen9231
    @steveringeisen9231 Месяц назад

    MLF Bass Pro Tour is in a reduction mode. It you are not in the top 40 you should be looking to what else is available. I'm not sure if Randy Howell would have qualified for the BPT in 2026 but if he has a ticket to the Elites you have to take it.

  • @bigguy7618
    @bigguy7618 Месяц назад +1

    We lost Ray Scott and Forrest. Everything ended then

  • @jasonswanner8714
    @jasonswanner8714 Месяц назад

    But you are good with letting someone who has won classics or certain money criteria, who by the way aren’t fishing currently, being on a technology panel to determine what to use or not use?

  • @claudewilliams8000
    @claudewilliams8000 Месяц назад

    Because they're not going to qualify through the BPT so they're trying to get another route back where they were at

  • @elgiedavis305
    @elgiedavis305 Месяц назад +4

    Its all about money the legends nonsense is all based on fan base. More fans more people spending money more viewers

  • @kobymurrell1335
    @kobymurrell1335 Месяц назад

    I agree on this. Cliff pace and Randy are great dudes but legends? Come on now Randy might have had a legendary day but legendary career? That’s a stretch no disrespect

  • @lroyson
    @lroyson Месяц назад +1

    The 2 guys are going to be cut from BPT because they are cutting the field to 50, not becaue they dont like the BPT and BASS wants them back by providing a legend exemption. Sounds like both the anglers and the leagues are getting what they want.

  • @toddaldrich1936
    @toddaldrich1936 Месяц назад

    Most wont requalify,because they were not pro level fisherman to begin with.Bass knows this.They just make new pros.Elite series should be less tha 50 sticks.Every angler should get some camera time.

  • @nickbowenfishing2885
    @nickbowenfishing2885 Месяц назад

    Cristy an hackney too

  • @zorgo699
    @zorgo699 Месяц назад

    I am not sure why Randy is mad about this? They are following all of the rules and procedures for getting back into BASS. How can he be mad about that?

  • @tomsales263
    @tomsales263 Месяц назад

    i bet this was put in there so if KVD ever wanted to come back he could without having to go back through the opens

    • @winstonrocco1981
      @winstonrocco1981 Месяц назад +1

      KVD ain’t coming back he has nothing to prove.

  • @andysemonco7085
    @andysemonco7085 Месяц назад

    Look how good Jacob powroznik is. He has succeeded on both circuits. He had to requalify for the Elites series

  • @frankgilroy3189
    @frankgilroy3189 Месяц назад

    BASS had record viewership last season and Fox is giving them more air time in 2025!!
    How do we explain that??

  • @lukewhitacre4557
    @lukewhitacre4557 Месяц назад

    If you ain't first your last

  • @timjarrold6418
    @timjarrold6418 Месяц назад

    You did this before Lee. You did this when Jordan Lee joined back. And now this. Do I agree that anyone who left should be allowed back without going through the Opens? No I dont. But rules are in place to allow it. At some point very soon, all the anglers with "chips" will run out and this will end. You cant change the rule now after others have been allowed. BTW, remember that when those anglers left, BASS changed how they did things with payouts so the BPT did trigger positive moves in BASS at the time.

  • @AaronS-ml1bh
    @AaronS-ml1bh Месяц назад +2

    Them 2 will be out of the elites in 3 yrs no way they compete against the live scopers they'll be bottom 30 90 percent of the tourneys

    • @jaym8257
      @jaym8257 Месяц назад

      Depends on the lakes/rivers.

  • @brianfeickert839
    @brianfeickert839 Месяц назад +3

    Legends pass is total BS. If I was IKE especially I would tell BASS. Now you owe me one free pass. If he was to fall in the bottom 10 for qualifying.

  • @secretbassrigs
    @secretbassrigs Месяц назад

    Universal Truths: if you never make your bed, you'll never care.

  • @rosschappell7014
    @rosschappell7014 Месяц назад +5

    BASS is desperate for known names in hopes to increase viewership.

  • @silv3r100
    @silv3r100 Месяц назад

    I agree to a certain point.. These guys are not employed by either. 1099 ppl. Those organizations don't pay those guys, so they should go where the bang for the buck happens. Payv all that money to fish they opens, then pay more money to fish the elites. What professional sport cost you money to play besides fishing.

  • @ericpettyfishing
    @ericpettyfishing Месяц назад

    I just dont even care or worry about any of this stuff and fish for fun

  • @joshtabor8201
    @joshtabor8201 Месяц назад

    Let's be candid: if Bassmaster had adequately compensated its anglers and provided better support, many of them likely wouldn’t have switched to other leagues. With MLF offering no entry fees, it’s understandable why competitors would make that move.
    Bass fishing is meant to be a professional sport, yet many athletes still face significant entry fees. Until this dynamic changes, tournament bass fishing may remain a niche sport. Personally, I've lost considerable interest since the introduction of forward-facing sonar technology.
    The NPFL stands out as an organization striving to do the right thing, and I genuinely hope for their success. However, without substantial sponsorship and increased visibility for the sport, it's likely that anglers will continue to pursue more lucrative opportunities elsewhere.
    The reality is that loyalty among competitors is dwindling, and many feel that Bassmaster has not adequately supported dedicated anglers and fans who can perform without relying on advanced technology. Additionally, it’s important to acknowledge that while Randy and Cliff have had significant careers, their current standings may not reflect their previous success. They have families to support, and would most likely not qualify through the Opens. Bassmaster seems to recognize this, as the fan engagement both of these anglers bring, along with their years of experience, appears to be a key factor in their continued presence.

  • @johndoran7331
    @johndoran7331 Месяц назад

    I don't disagree with this at all. I do have more respect for the few anglers that qualified through the open trail.

  • @keithtimmons378
    @keithtimmons378 Месяц назад +2

    BASSMASTER is desperate for famous names. I had been a member since 1972. I cancelled my membership this year. The organization, and tournament bass fishing in general, has gone to crap.

    • @silv3r100
      @silv3r100 Месяц назад

      They do this to get airtime , which is not where the other professional sports have a problem with. High salaries, lucrative contracts etc. Those guys that fish don't have that. Their a financial drain on their families

    • @silv3r100
      @silv3r100 Месяц назад

      They need a union!!

  • @shoplife8103
    @shoplife8103 Месяц назад

    I don’t like the legends exemption. But the only reason people jump ship is win they aren’t winning

  • @shaunbramsey
    @shaunbramsey Месяц назад

    Jelly

  • @astrophysicistguy
    @astrophysicistguy Месяц назад +1

    While I happen to agree with you that there should be no exceptions for coming back, analysis by hindsight, you know, Monday morning quarterbacking is basically worthless. You need to objectively analysts a situation by only looking at what information was available AT THE TIME THE DECISION WAS MADE. What would you be saying now if it had turned out that MLF had been able to deliver on its promises? Probably something like "those guys who moved to MLF sure made good career moves ..." thank god in the military we never approach leadership like this. You are solely judged on your decisions based on info you had or should have had at the time ... there's a hint in there somewhere for all you civilians ...👽🦖

  • @OptimisticFloppyDisc-bz6qi
    @OptimisticFloppyDisc-bz6qi Месяц назад +1

    It has nothing to do w the bpt . Randy and cliff are both great but neither is a great every fish counts fisherman . And there are more elite series anglers who are mad then bpt period . You get on here every week and say how elite series anglers call you all the time and are unhappy . Which is it ? Let's see which ever one will fit your thumb nail for the day and get a few clicks right ?

  • @easton00033
    @easton00033 Месяц назад +2

    Says the person who’s won neither !! 🤦🏻

    • @Stonehorn
      @Stonehorn Месяц назад +1

      But he has won BASS events, so not sure what you’re talking about? Randy was a hammer in his day.

    • @easton00033
      @easton00033 Месяц назад +2

      @@Stonehorn he has won neither a Classic or an AOY yet is bitching about someone getting back in to the elites because they have. In reality he’s bitching about how a company runs their business that he hasn’t been a part of in years and holds zero value in what they do. 🤷‍♂️

    • @Stonehorn
      @Stonehorn Месяц назад

      @@easton00033 almost nobody in pro fishing has won a Classic or AoY, so what’s your point? He’s still more successful over his career than 95% of pro fishing

    • @easton00033
      @easton00033 Месяц назад

      @@Stonehorn obviously you don’t understand the qualifications for a legends exemption. 🤷‍♂️

  • @mistertwister1816
    @mistertwister1816 Месяц назад

    Playing with cards you threw away.

  • @lgarcia831
    @lgarcia831 Месяц назад

    I don’t think it’s anybody’s business to be telling another man how to and where to make his money. They had their reasons for leaving BASS, and now they have their reasons for leaving MLF. They don’t owe anybody an explanation or anything. BASS did not make their careers. They made it on their own. Staying in your lane.

  • @acme9538
    @acme9538 Месяц назад +1

    This video isn't very 'Intuitive'.

  • @timjarrold6418
    @timjarrold6418 Месяц назад

    Hahaha. Why are anglers leaving? Because "teachers pets" people cheat and get away with it. Because the MLF/BPT disciplines anglers unevenly. Im sure there are more reasons.

  • @martys4814
    @martys4814 Месяц назад

    They were on the bubble and plus they are washed up pros.

    • @jaym8257
      @jaym8257 Месяц назад

      True, we old people do get washed up. Always been that way. The fish don't bite my tomato red Trick Worm because I am old. Sad.

  • @MrVinced1201
    @MrVinced1201 Месяц назад

    I love how you can make a good video and then ruin it with your hatred towards FFS, we all get it you can't help yourself.
    The one thing that needs to be made very clear here is all your false accusations about FFS and what ALL PRO's want is nothing more than want you think and has absolutely nothing to do with any facts. At best 5 to 7 guys that you know that you may have brainwashed but I will promise you not a 100% of the pro’s on the Bassmaster’s or any other tour for that matter wants to see FFS taken away from them.
    If someone was to use your logic then I guess BASS and MLF will not have any pro’s fishing next year and everyone will all be fishing NPFL. They took your stand and let’s see where things go for them in the next 3 years(By the way I wish them nothing but he best and from them to be the first one to do what they took a lot of guts on their part). However, if 100% of the pro’s do not go to the NPFL then we will all know that you were full of shit when you said 100% of the pro’s do not want FFS like I have said all along. What you need to understand is your feeling do not trump facts.
    As much as you would want everyone to believe the falsehoods the you spew from your mouth like a politician it still does not make them factual or reality. It is still just your believes with no factual information to back up anything other than hearsay.
    Well one thing we have discovered in the past two years is that when you stop fishing and making FFS videos you will always have a shot at being a politician because you have already mastered the art of misinformation, falsehoods, deceptive rhetoric, malicious intent just to get your way or because of your feelings.

    • @randyblaukatintuitive
      @randyblaukatintuitive  Месяц назад

      FFS is cheating

    • @MrVinced1201
      @MrVinced1201 Месяц назад

      @@randyblaukatintuitive Again just your opinion and not facts because if it was cheating as you say then you would not be able to use it in tournament.

  • @frankgilroy3189
    @frankgilroy3189 Месяц назад +1

    BASS had record viewership last season and Fox is giving them more air time in 2025!!
    How do we explain that??