The Drive for 5 with Bennett Bullard

Nationals is officially in the books, and we're recording this episode on the drive home while everything is still fresh.

In this episode, Bennett breaks down practice, tournament day, the highs, the frustrations, and the lessons he'll take into next season. We also talk about what it took to qualify, what surprised him most at Kentucky Lake, and the moments you never saw on social media.

Whether you followed the entire season or you're just discovering the podcast, this is an honest look at what competing at the national level is really like.

Thanks to everyone who supported Bennett throughout the season. We're already looking forward to what's next.

In this episode, Bennett looks back on the season that earned him a spot at the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. We talk tournament wins, the tough finishes, lessons learned, favorite moments, and what he's expecting as he heads to Kentucky Lake to compete against the best young anglers in the country. Whether you're a tournament fisherman or just love the sport, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the journey to Nationals.

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.

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.