🎣 The Ike Live Podcast: Ben Milliken Talks Elites, Controversy & The Future of Fishing 🎣

On this episode of Ike Live, Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli (Ike) sits down with Milliken to talk all things fishing—and plenty beyond. They cover:

🎣 Life at the Elite Level – What Milliken has learned in his sophomore season
⏸️ Taking a Reset – The mental game of competitive fishing
🛠️ Tackle Tweaks – Custom Alabama rigs & gear experimentation
🐟 ShareLunker Controversy – What really happened with Texas Wildlife
👦 Growing the Sport – Why getting more people (especially kids) on the water matters
🎙️ New Bassmaster Podcast – Mark Zona & Tommy Sanders bring fresh insights

Big bass hunter Ben Milliken has built a massive following for his relentless pursuit of giants, but his journey has been anything but ordinary. From earning a Bassmaster Elite Series invite through the Open EQs to stirring up debates on forward-facing sonar (FFS), Milliken isn’t afraid to shake things up. And recently, a run-in with Texas authorities put him back in the headlines.

Whether you’re a hardcore angler or just love a good fishing story, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 🎧

Listen now on Podbean! 🚀

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Ike Live Fishing Talk Show with Mike Iaconelli

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Ike Live: Trials, Troubles & Tribulations of a Professional Bass Angler!