New Boat, New Season & The Drive to Compete

Lake Toho Recap : Bassmaster Juniors Tournament : January 18th, 2026

In this episode, I break down my whole week at Lake Toho — from practice days to tournament day and everything in between. We talk about what it’s really like preparing for a Bassmaster Junior tournament, how we adjusted to tough conditions, what worked, what didn’t, and what I learned fishing against some really good anglers. I also share some behind-the-scenes stuff most people don’t see, how me and Kei worked as a team, and what it meant to qualify for Nationals. If you’re a young angler trying to get into tournaments, or just love fishing, I hope this helps you learn something and stay motivated.

New Boat, New Season & The Drive to Compete

In the first episode of The Drive for 5, Bennett introduces himself, shares how he got into competitive fishing, and talks about what it’s like preparing for a new tournament season with a brand new boat. He dives into how he researches lakes, studies weather, chooses gear, and gets mentally ready before tournament day. You’ll also hear a few funny moments, lessons learned from past tournaments, and what he’s most excited to improve this year.