These are your decisions, and we respect them! Whatever you do, don’t change a thing on this channel! You’ve got/created a special thing here…Your bass fishing prowess, demeanor, and passion for the sport is a deadly combination…when you teach, people listen!! Good luck, Brian! 👍🏼💪🏼
You keep doing you brotha man. You are clearly doing something right, look at the audience that you have attracted and done so in a rather short amount of time. Do what makes you happy, I’m just glad you take us a long for the ride 🤘🏼
You have put yourself in a position to not have to rely on a tournament organization for your success. This gives you options to change as needed going forward. Smart Move! Keep doing your thing!
Thanks for these videos B-lat. I grew up not really caring for fishing, but this year, I’ve really grown to love fishing. You have really helped me stay interested and inspired. Thank you!
Love how you are straight up and honest. I will follow you wherever you go. Keep grinding mister, love it. Hopefully I’ll fish against you in a couple years. Chasing those goals…
Sup B Lat, loving the vids man keep it up! I just signed up for Wild West Bass trail on the west coast to start my career and you have been a huge influence on that. Thank you
Brian, I follow all the fishing, I agree it’s difficult to understand where this sport is going, however, follow your heart where ever your passion is just do it, still keep coming with the content each week I love it John
I really enjoyed your honesty... refreshing I hope you succeed were ever you choose I'm sure you will and I do hope one day we get to see you walk across the classic stage ...who knows may win the darn thing..they do like having it at Hartwell Good luck to you...got a fan here
Love your videos just got into bass fishing a few years ago. Great to be able to meet you in Massena and get a picture with my grandson and his buddy. Keep the content coming.
It’s a blessing to get to do what you love for a living and even more of a blessing to have options. Glad you’re doing what feels right for you. -Best of luck wherever you are and keep up the good work my friend 👊
Man keep on the course of your own journey. No explanations needed love your content and simplicity. You’ve also just answered a lot of people’s questions why they don’t like coanglers and just want to fish alone.
Brian My wife and I foremost love you as the person you are. We met you at I-Cast last year and you are the real deal. We think your decisions are always solid ones because you weigh everything out and just dont go with just emotions. You are correct though we are always confused about all the different tours rules etc. This does take away some of the enjoyment as we never fully inderstand all the different leagues how they tie together and things like that. We wish you Gods protection good fishing and we look forward to watching you fish.
Do your thing you have great reasons I love it. Would love to see you in the elites one day. I’m watching every video and supporting you regardless even if you never fish another tournament
Great answers! You could have easily given a very generic answer and not gotten into the trenches with it - you don't owe an in depth answer to anyone. With that being said, I appreciate the truth and listening to you get gritty with it. I don't BLAME you one bit especially since you have no control over who your co-angler is going to be. A successful day on the eater is very much so driven by confidence, if I have no confidence in whats going on in the back of the boat it makes it so much harder up front. There are SOOOO MANY little things you can't control in a co-angler and their antics, experience level, sense of urgency etc.. You have so much skin in the game and soooo much to lose and or gain. Based on those reasons and just flat out liking the schedule, it certainly sounds like you have made the best choice for your career, preserving your brand and it's continued success!
This video made me subscribe to your channel I just got into fishing and started watching MLF and Bass Pro Tour and I literally couldn’t tell the difference other than branding being different money looks the same so your point makes a lot of sense
I really appreciate your honesty and willingness to answer “messy” questions. And I don’t blame you a bit for wanting to fish by yourself and without a co-angler. This is your livelihood and you have a lot invested in it. A co-angler can really affect your approach and is a variable you should not have to deal with.
You got Skills and it shows. I also believe your P.R. potential is off the Chart. Keep shining and in your off season time dedicate some time picking certain companies you would like to Target maybe even work angles on potential Campaigns. Set your Life up for marketing and Fishing you got all it takes my Friend!
I 100 percent agree on fish alone. When you are successful or screw up it's all on you. Plus the morning shuffle get together thing. As the girl says I don't have time for that. 😄 Have a great year.
Thanks for the update. Logic makes LOTS of sense... no co-angers, bigger top prizes, no co-anglers... its YOUR focus, YOUR day. I do think BPT is just a "senior citizen angler protection" firewall for many.... it is what it is and i'd say in 5 years most of them will be gone and then things will break for you guys. Good luck.
It all depends on your goals. If you have a goal of the highest level of bass fishing, the Elites are the goal in my opinion. And the Opens are the only avenue for that. Personally, I couldn't stomach how the rules change every year in MLF and the target is never stable. Buy if you just want to maximize your opportunities for making a living and have fun, just fish whatever schedule fits your wants that year and grow your experience. But, ultimately, do what makes you happiest and points you toward your goals. I enjoy your honesty and what you share, so regardless of your decisions I'll keep watching.
It’s nice to hear someone else say what my friends and I sit around and say. It’s a lateral move. Money wise, it makes more sense to fish the invitationals instead of BPT for me
Respect! ✊️ Don't be afraid to say how you feel. I may not even know enough on the topic to make a comment, but I feel like 1 Pro Tour isn't much different than another Pro Tour, other than format, so you do you PS. I like fishing by myself too, I just don't do it for thousands of dollars
good for you. fish what is best for you. you are a independent businessman. paying to play is a gamble and you should be able to choose. good luck in 2023
I also prefer to fish by myself in a tournament. Co-angler’s by and large are good folks but fishing with them can be a pain. I’ve lost tournaments because co- anglers saw a piece of cover where I knew good fish were laying in and they threw ahead of the boat right in the heart of the cover and either catching or losing the fish I knew was there. Many just don’t understand. Fishing by myself I don’t have to worry about them.
Respect. Wish you the best and hope you qualify for the BPT by the end of next year! Have a hard time believing anyone who would qualify would turn down zero entry fees, free cup events based on performance, free tv/video exposure, and free heavy hitters based on performance. I’m turning 60 this coming year, and I think most of us OGs still have a fondness for BASS, but I think MLF has done a lot to increase exposure for the sport (still haven’t figured out if that’s good or bad though, I live in your general neck of the woods and don’t like what I see happening at Hartwell - too many tournaments and too many peeps fishing). Good luck this season brotha!
My bad sorry, I didn’t catch that and haven’t kept up with all the changes. That said, I fully understand you’re position on invites vs BPT. Look forward to following your progress and see our next big win!
I may get some heat for this, but I think the changes MLF is doing is for anglers to start being able to compete against Wheeler, DC and a few other you always see winning in MLF. Now changing to a 5 fish limit will shake things up in the long run. I have always been a fan of BASS but know what you are saying about the amount of the boats in an open. Being a Co-angler myself it can be a bit intimidating for sure. Either way you do what is right for you and your family. I'll be there rooting for you.
There are so many opinions out there when it’s not your dime and I get it but the sports doesn’t need one tournament trail. I personally would love to see an solo trail without an co angler a private location and no weight in and where I’m getting at these pros works for these area on the water to someone local to be fishing the next day when your fishing for $100,000 total disrespect but that’s my 2cents. Proud of you Bru see you on the pond
I don’t care where you fish as long as you keep the 🔥content coming. Didn’t grow up fishing but with your tips and a Zman Ned rig I caught some kind of bass last year, took like 10 tries but I got ‘em 🎣 Was gonna get a kayak to get off the bank, then I saw gator tracks so now I’m saving for a boat.
Not sure why you think there will be a lot of negative comments. I watch this channel because you are YOU. You don't put up a fake persona. I'm glad you're charting your own path, regardless of what league you're in. As for your final goal, I hope you succeed in making it to the Elites and do well there. What ever you do, just give it your best!
This KINDA remind me of Todd Castledine. Guy just fishes whatever the hell he wants, whenever the hell he wants. Love it. I’ll end up doing the same this season.
I’m personally a fan of yours and many others in every league, that being said, I was happy when you returned to the Pro Circuit,even though MLF disrupted things,I thought you made the right choice at the time. The BPT has made some major mistakes and it’s hypocrisy is what I have an issue with and it has mistreated anglers IMO. A champion will not be held back and I see you as a Champion🎣✊ I know many of the FLW people, both in fishing and production and there’s good people,in fact some of the Best people throughout the MLF League, and of course BASS was able to get some of The Best from FLW into their league and I love some of them as well, even though I took it personally when it all went down. Everyone wants the sport to grow and with that comes growing pains, and I look forward to everyone respecting each other’s abilities and professionalism 💯 Best Of Success To You 😜✊💯🎣
The more I sit back and look at it the more obvious things become. You notice that literally everything the FLW had has been improved or a minimum of sustained and supported except the FLW tour? The BFL the Toyota’s the college tournaments all have championships no payout deductions no entry increases yet the Tour has been disassembled. That’s very obvious. The year off was a good experience and coming back was a good experience too. I just don’t see where we’re going.
@@BrianLatimerFishing I agree 💯 and in my opinion you can never gain by knocking down others, they only prove they’re afraid of the real competition and of course those higher up are all about their money. Your integrity and your work ethic will raise the quality of you and your family and you will be above the rest, cream rises to the Top
Hi BLat good answers trying to stay focused is very good co anglers normally distract or if you wanna move they get negative or grumpy i prefer to fish alone myself enjoy your content
Coming from someone who put dreams off for 20 years and have been working my dream for 2.5 years now, follow your gut and do you!! It will work in your favor.
I get what you are saying about it seeming more like a lateral move rather than a step up. Most of the guys in the elites fish the opens as well so it’s not like fishing the elite series pits you against better anglers. Qualifying for the elites just allows you the opportunity to fish for more money. Same with MLF and the pro tour (invitationals) and the BPT. Same anglers, same bodies of water, just more money at the top level. I’ve even heard some guys say winning an open is harder because there are more guys in the field who have a legit shot each week.
If I was a Pro, I would not want to have another Fisherman in my boat when there is money on the line. Wishing you the Very Best for 2023. I am one of your Fans.
BEST ADVICE I CAN YOU BRIAN DO U JUST DO YOU! ALL ELSE DOES NOT MATTER CAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY ITS YOU THAT LOOKS IN THE MIRROR... YOU LIKE WHAT U SEE THEN YOUR IN A GOOD PLACE JUST DO YOU!!!
To myself and thought or my opinion is: I respect your opinion and belief in yourself. No disrespect. You need to do what’s in your heart body and soul. For you and in the long run your family and future.
Just let me say your the one fishing you do what feels best for you…. fishing is getting bad for the ones trying to move up…. But keep it up good luck and god bless you and your family….
Always go with your gut! You said it yourself. How do you know when it is time to leave an area?? Like when you know you have to use the bathroom!!#RippinLipsInc
Unless you really want to fish the Elites, the Opens are terrible as far as payouts. I really miss the old FLW tour 😪 and those anglers. A lot of them are struggling to get back. Any thoughts to fish NPFL?
As a long as your happy why change tours? As long as you earn enough to make it why change. Money can’t buy happiness. Can’t put a price on happiness and piece of mind either
Ok do you have to Buy your own Boats and Fishing Gear, tackle etc.? Is Professional Angler your only Job.? I figured I’d ask a couple questions, I’m an Old DAV and wouldn’t be here if I didn’t truly enjoy your content and the Channel. Semper Fidelis my Friend
Quite frankly. I don't know the difference and or care about the type of tournament. You make good content that I like watching and will continue to watch. Keep up the good work.
Fishing tournament are brutal , away from wife and kids , the frustration sometimes about no catching the winning fish and the time in the water under terrible weather condition , people see fron a far and believe that every thing is cumbaya , but we enjoyed anyway 🤣
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These are your decisions, and we respect them! Whatever you do, don’t change a thing on this channel! You’ve got/created a special thing here…Your bass fishing prowess, demeanor, and passion for the sport is a deadly combination…when you teach, people listen!! Good luck, Brian! 👍🏼💪🏼
You keep doing you brotha man. You are clearly doing something right, look at the audience that you have attracted and done so in a rather short amount of time. Do what makes you happy, I’m just glad you take us a long for the ride 🤘🏼
You have put yourself in a position to not have to rely on a tournament organization for your success. This gives you options to change as needed going forward. Smart Move! Keep doing your thing!
Dude you have really become my favorite! Down to earth and honest! Yeah those are lateral moves
Thanks for these videos B-lat. I grew up not really caring for fishing, but this year, I’ve really grown to love fishing. You have really helped me stay interested and inspired. Thank you!
Right on man. Thanks for following me when there’s so many others.
We respect your decision B-Lat. Praying for you and the family...blessings.🐟
Love how you are straight up and honest. I will follow you wherever you go. Keep grinding mister, love it. Hopefully I’ll fish against you in a couple years. Chasing those goals…
This is great news imo. MLF is just so much more entertaining to watch. Plus I’m a big fan of the safety rules for the angler and fish
You mean like the “safety” rules of allowing anglers to jump in the water and submerge themselves to retrieve fish?
Don't sweat what others think. Do what's best for you and the fam!! Keep up the good work!! 👍
That explanation is why I follow you. You are always in my opinion straight up a true to yourself kind of guy.
B-Lat, I'm totally with you on fishing alone. I'm no pro by a long shot, but I really enjoy fishing alone.
Wherever you go, we will follow and support you. I respect your decision, and completely understand your explanation. ✌🏻😎🎣
Do what’s best for you brother! Enjoy the offseason.
Looking forward to a great 2023 for you.
Tight lines!
Sup B Lat, loving the vids man keep it up! I just signed up for Wild West Bass trail on the west coast to start my career and you have been a huge influence on that. Thank you
You have to do what’s best for you and your family. Keep it real! 🤙🏼
Great video. I love how you set goals and aspirations and then go after them. I wish the best of luck for you, your family and your career.
Brian,
I follow all the fishing, I agree it’s difficult to understand where this sport is going, however, follow your heart where ever your passion is just do it, still keep coming with the content each week I love it
John
HONESTY what a concept ! Please Don't Change !!!!!!!
Praying for you and your family in 2023 and beyond!
I’m glad you are ,you have friends and Chris,you give out a lot of tips and information and I appreciate it
I really enjoyed your honesty... refreshing I hope you succeed were ever you choose I'm sure you will and I do hope one day we get to see you walk across the classic stage ...who knows may win the darn thing..they do like having it at Hartwell Good luck to you...got a fan here
Love your videos just got into bass fishing a few years ago. Great to be able to meet you in Massena and get a picture with my grandson and his buddy. Keep the content coming.
It’s a blessing to get to do what you love for a living and even more of a blessing to have options. Glad you’re doing what feels right for you. -Best of luck wherever you are and keep up the good work my friend 👊
Man keep on the course of your own journey. No explanations needed love your content and simplicity. You’ve also just answered a lot of people’s questions why they don’t like coanglers and just want to fish alone.
Brian My wife and I foremost love you as the person you are. We met you at I-Cast last year and you are the real deal. We think your decisions are always solid ones because you weigh everything out and just dont go with just emotions. You are correct though we are always confused about all the different tours rules etc. This does take away some of the enjoyment as we never fully inderstand all the different leagues how they tie together and things like that. We wish you Gods protection good fishing and we look forward to watching you fish.
Do your thing you have great reasons I love it. Would love to see you in the elites one day. I’m watching every video and supporting you regardless even if you never fish another tournament
23’ will most likely be the last year for all of this so I’ll have to adjust drastically for 24’.
Great answers! You could have easily given a very generic answer and not gotten into the trenches with it - you don't owe an in depth answer to anyone. With that being said, I appreciate the truth and listening to you get gritty with it.
I don't BLAME you one bit especially since you have no control over who your co-angler is going to be. A successful day on the eater is very much so driven by confidence, if I have no confidence in whats going on in the back of the boat it makes it so much harder up front.
There are SOOOO MANY little things you can't control in a co-angler and their antics, experience level, sense of urgency etc.. You have so much skin in the game and soooo much to lose and or gain.
Based on those reasons and just flat out liking the schedule, it certainly sounds like you have made the best choice for your career, preserving your brand and it's continued success!
Makes perfect sense. Do your thing. You sound exactly like some of the other anglers I follow. Enjoy your channel and what you do. Thanks!
This video made me subscribe to your channel I just got into fishing and started watching MLF and Bass Pro Tour and I literally couldn’t tell the difference other than branding being different money looks the same so your point makes a lot of sense
Good luck to you wherever you fish. Don’t follow any of the tours but I like certain anglers who’s videos I watch. Your one of my favorites.
I really appreciate your honesty and willingness to answer “messy” questions. And I don’t blame you a bit for wanting to fish by yourself and without a co-angler. This is your livelihood and you have a lot invested in it. A
co-angler can really affect your approach and is a variable you should not have to deal with.
Keeps pushing cuh you a winner ! You engorge us (black men) to get out there regardless!
Please stay i you bruv! Inspirational! I go fish just cause Ik that when a majority or minority will see me or hate me because what I can accomplish!
*love
From TEXAS
You gotta do what your heart tells you to do. I will be a fan wherever you fish!
shooting straight as per always- much respect. A man to be looked up too. I wish u the best for the season ahead
Love the color of the boat,black is a dominant in the Peterbilt and KW trucks
You can see how excited you are for the upcoming year and I hope you’re the best
You got Skills and it shows.
I also believe your P.R. potential is off the Chart. Keep shining and in your off season time dedicate some time picking certain companies you would like to Target maybe even work angles on potential Campaigns.
Set your Life up for marketing and Fishing you got all it takes my Friend!
Its your life , do whats best for you. I keep watching.
Love the videos B-LAT and the in depth look into your world. Good luck and God bless
I 100 percent agree on fish alone. When you are successful or screw up it's all on you. Plus the morning shuffle get together thing. As the girl says I don't have time for that. 😄 Have a great year.
Keep doing you, B-Lat! Because when you get down to it, youre the one putting the fish in your boat, not anybody else!
Come fish the NPFL with us next year! You’d love it. Awesome schedule next year.
Thanks for the update. Logic makes LOTS of sense... no co-angers, bigger top prizes, no co-anglers... its YOUR focus, YOUR day. I do think BPT is just a "senior citizen angler protection" firewall for many.... it is what it is and i'd say in 5 years most of them will be gone and then things will break for you guys. Good luck.
It all depends on your goals. If you have a goal of the highest level of bass fishing, the Elites are the goal in my opinion. And the Opens are the only avenue for that. Personally, I couldn't stomach how the rules change every year in MLF and the target is never stable.
Buy if you just want to maximize your opportunities for making a living and have fun, just fish whatever schedule fits your wants that year and grow your experience.
But, ultimately, do what makes you happiest and points you toward your goals. I enjoy your honesty and what you share, so regardless of your decisions I'll keep watching.
It’s nice to hear someone else say what my friends and I sit around and say. It’s a lateral move. Money wise, it makes more sense to fish the invitationals instead of BPT for me
I would love to see you in the bass pro tour
Tell me more of why that would be better.
Love the boat build content! I’m glad your staying with MLF! I Enjoy watching that! Tight lines good sir!
Thanks for clarifying things...A life lesson is in there...Do what you want to do.
Respect! ✊️
Don't be afraid to say how you feel. I may not even know enough on the topic to make a comment, but I feel like 1 Pro Tour isn't much different than another Pro Tour, other than format, so you do you
PS. I like fishing by myself too, I just don't do it for thousands of dollars
You are the man, thank you for your honesty!!! Love the videos, keep them.coming.
good for you. fish what is best for you. you are a independent businessman. paying to play is a gamble and you should be able to choose. good luck in 2023
I also prefer to fish by myself in a tournament. Co-angler’s by and large are good folks but fishing with them can be a pain. I’ve lost tournaments because co- anglers saw a piece of cover where I knew good fish were laying in and they threw ahead of the boat right in the heart of the cover and either catching or losing the fish I knew was there. Many just don’t understand. Fishing by myself I don’t have to worry about them.
Respect. Wish you the best and hope you qualify for the BPT by the end of next year! Have a hard time believing anyone who would qualify would turn down zero entry fees, free cup events based on performance, free tv/video exposure, and free heavy hitters based on performance. I’m turning 60 this coming year, and I think most of us OGs still have a fondness for BASS, but I think MLF has done a lot to increase exposure for the sport (still haven’t figured out if that’s good or bad though, I live in your general neck of the woods and don’t like what I see happening at Hartwell - too many tournaments and too many peeps fishing). Good luck this season brotha!
None of that exist. That’s what I was talking about in my video. There’s really no step up! The entry is higher and you don’t win more
My bad sorry, I didn’t catch that and haven’t kept up with all the changes. That said, I fully understand you’re position on invites vs BPT. Look forward to following your progress and see our next big win!
You just nailed the reason I stopped fishing BFL and others. I don’t like guiding the guy in the back of my boat.
Thanks for sharing, you do you
I’m glad someone finally was truthful about co anglers
Man you fish where your heart is B-Lat you great no matter where you fish! I’m following
This is great news, I only watch MLF but really like your you tube channel so now I’ll see you compete . Good luck and god bless
"We might have a little noise in the back" 'POWERED TOOLS GOING OFF'
I may get some heat for this, but I think the changes MLF is doing is for anglers to start being able to compete against Wheeler, DC and a few other you always see winning in MLF. Now changing to a 5 fish limit will shake things up in the long run. I have always been a fan of BASS but know what you are saying about the amount of the boats in an open. Being a Co-angler myself it can be a bit intimidating for sure. Either way you do what is right for you and your family. I'll be there rooting for you.
Fish what makes you happy. That is what fishing is all about. I'll tune in to see you in whatever you fish.
B-Lat I will follow you which ever circuit you go to.
Cuzzzz, you be you and i think that it is great as to what you do and think. Great video's. GO WIN A BIG ONE THIS NEXT YEAR.
makes perfect sense to me, Rock On Brother, Good Fishin'
Thanks for being upfront. I know you have a love for saltwater fishing. Would you consider fishing the redfish series?
No. I do that for fun. It’s to get away from competition
Sounds like you are making good business and personal decisions. God Bless you buddy !
would love to see you in the elites tho. imo its the premier 5 fish tournament. just my 2 cent
Yeah that’s a popular opinion
Do you brother. I like fishing alone too.
Hope to see you at the classic one day.
There are so many opinions out there when it’s not your dime and I get it but the sports doesn’t need one tournament trail. I personally would love to see an solo trail without an co angler a private location and no weight in and where I’m getting at these pros works for these area on the water to someone local to be fishing the next day when your fishing for $100,000 total disrespect but that’s my 2cents. Proud of you Bru see you on the pond
I hated they took the championship from the pro circuit. I love fishing I watch all the trails man . I’ll be a fan of yours regardless man .
I respect your honesty in your opinions. Because of that I will always be a fan.
I don’t care where you fish as long as you keep the 🔥content coming. Didn’t grow up fishing but with your tips and a Zman Ned rig I caught some kind of bass last year, took like 10 tries but I got ‘em 🎣
Was gonna get a kayak to get off the bank, then I saw gator tracks so now I’m saving for a boat.
I’m glad it’s helped you man! Fuels my fire!
Not sure why you think there will be a lot of negative comments. I watch this channel because you are YOU. You don't put up a fake persona. I'm glad you're charting your own path, regardless of what league you're in. As for your final goal, I hope you succeed in making it to the Elites and do well there. What ever you do, just give it your best!
This KINDA remind me of Todd Castledine. Guy just fishes whatever the hell he wants, whenever the hell he wants. Love it. I’ll end up doing the same this season.
I’m gonna fish where I feel right. Treating it just like I do a day of fishing. I might fish all all Toyota’s one day. 🤷🏾♂️.
@@BrianLatimerFishing hope to run into you out there 🤙
I’m personally a fan of yours and many others in every league, that being said, I was happy when you returned to the Pro Circuit,even though MLF disrupted things,I thought you made the right choice at the time. The BPT has made some major mistakes and it’s hypocrisy is what I have an issue with and it has mistreated anglers IMO. A champion will not be held back and I see you as a Champion🎣✊ I know many of the FLW people, both in fishing and production and there’s good people,in fact some of the Best people throughout the MLF League, and of course BASS was able to get some of The Best from FLW into their league and I love some of them as well, even though I took it personally when it all went down. Everyone wants the sport to grow and with that comes growing pains, and I look forward to everyone respecting each other’s abilities and professionalism 💯 Best Of Success To You 😜✊💯🎣
The more I sit back and look at it the more obvious things become. You notice that literally everything the FLW had has been improved or a minimum of sustained and supported except the FLW tour? The BFL the Toyota’s the college tournaments all have championships no payout deductions no entry increases yet the Tour has been disassembled. That’s very obvious. The year off was a good experience and coming back was a good experience too. I just don’t see where we’re going.
@@BrianLatimerFishing I agree 💯 and in my opinion you can never gain by knocking down others, they only prove they’re afraid of the real competition and of course those higher up are all about their money. Your integrity and your work ethic will raise the quality of you and your family and you will be above the rest, cream rises to the Top
Hi BLat good answers trying to stay focused is very good co anglers normally distract or if you wanna move they get negative or grumpy i prefer to fish alone myself enjoy your content
I love your openness and honesty.
Like it. Spot on. Thank you for sharing
Coming from someone who put dreams off for 20 years and have been working my dream for 2.5 years now, follow your gut and do you!! It will work in your favor.
I get what you are saying about it seeming more like a lateral move rather than a step up. Most of the guys in the elites fish the opens as well so it’s not like fishing the elite series pits you against better anglers. Qualifying for the elites just allows you the opportunity to fish for more money. Same with MLF and the pro tour (invitationals) and the BPT. Same anglers, same bodies of water, just more money at the top level. I’ve even heard some guys say winning an open is harder because there are more guys in the field who have a legit shot each week.
If I was a Pro, I would not want to have another Fisherman in my boat when there is money on the line.
Wishing you the Very Best for 2023.
I am one of your Fans.
BEST ADVICE I CAN YOU
BRIAN DO U JUST DO YOU!
ALL ELSE DOES NOT MATTER CAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY ITS YOU THAT LOOKS IN THE MIRROR... YOU LIKE WHAT U SEE THEN YOUR IN A GOOD PLACE
JUST DO YOU!!!
I dont care when and where you fish I love the tournament videos.
Really liked that video. Good to see an honest point of view. Good job keeping it classy
B, I'm wondering what your boats gonna look like? I bet sick.... and stay with MLF, it's better for scheduling. Tight lines bud.
I think your choice is good. The main things is making sure you are happy.
To myself and thought or my opinion is:
I respect your opinion and belief in yourself.
No disrespect. You need to do what’s in your heart body and soul. For you and in the long run your family and future.
Just let me say your the one fishing you do what feels best for you…. fishing is getting bad for the ones trying to move up…. But keep it up good luck and god bless you and your family….
Always go with your gut! You said it yourself. How do you know when it is time to leave an area?? Like when you know you have to use the bathroom!!#RippinLipsInc
Change when you feel the need, good luck
Unless you really want to fish the Elites, the Opens are terrible as far as payouts. I really miss the old FLW tour 😪 and those anglers. A lot of them are struggling to get back. Any thoughts to fish NPFL?
I REALLY miss the FLW tour. Crazy how that went away but the rest of FLW still remains
I thought the invitations/TW pro circuit is AAA too?
Nope. 6k entry can’t be minor league fishing.
@@BrianLatimerFishing true true, my mistake
if i may say if a angler or anglers are comfortable with whatever format that they like thats up to the angler or anlers
Agree, do what’s best for you and your family! It seems professional fishing is extremely confusing.
Family isn’t a a factor for me. My kids all have their own lives to live and goals to reach .
Opens are hard! And expensive if you can make money make it. But BASS is where you need to be eventually
F the haters buddy you have to do what's best for you and enjoy what your doing!
Mr. Latimer I appreciate your videos. Are you satisfied with your motorguide trolling motor?
Absolutely!!!
@@BrianLatimerFishing thanks for the reply. That settles my decision on purchasing it for my crestliner.
As a long as your happy why change tours? As long as you earn enough to make it why change. Money can’t buy happiness. Can’t put a price on happiness and piece of mind either
Well I’m certainly not that happy but it’s the happiest I can be with what i got 🤣
Ok do you have to Buy your own Boats and Fishing Gear, tackle etc.? Is Professional Angler your only Job.? I figured I’d ask a couple questions, I’m an Old DAV and wouldn’t be here if I didn’t truly enjoy your content and the Channel. Semper Fidelis my Friend
Quite frankly. I don't know the difference and or care about the type of tournament. You make good content that I like watching and will continue to watch. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for those kind words. I’m seeing that many people fee the same way
Fishing tournament are brutal , away from wife and kids , the frustration sometimes about no catching the winning fish and the time in the water under terrible weather condition , people see fron a far and believe that every thing is cumbaya , but we enjoyed anyway 🤣