Emanuel Williams | “iBelongOutdoors” | Ep. #976

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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In this episode, I sit down with Emanuel Williams, an avid jet ski fisherman and social media creator, to discuss his unique journey in the fishing world. Emanuel shares how his passion for fishing developed from childhood outings with his dad in Florida to adventurous deep-sea escapades on a SeaDoo. We dive into his incredible experiences, including catching giant fish like swordfish and cobias, exploring The Bahamas, and navigating the challenges of offshore fishing. Emanuel also talks about his social media journey, favorite platforms, and future plans, including his new 27-foot Sea Lion boat. Don't miss this exciting and insightful conversation with one of the most innovative fishing content creators around! 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:18 Early Fishing Adventures 00:36 Jet Ski Fishing Journey Begins 01:09 Growing Up in Florida 01:25 Fishing with Family 02:57 Offshore Fishing Challenges 05:12 Safety Measures and Close Calls 10:07 Fishing in The Bahamas 20:03 Social Media Journey 28:55 Full-Time Content Creation 32:52 Managing the Business Side of Fishing 33:24 Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe 34:59 Origins of 'I Belong Outdoors' 35:48 New Boat and Future Adventures 37:15 Fishing in The Bahamas 37:47 Diving and Fishing Preferences 39:36 Fishing in Louisiana 43:12 International Fishing Destinations 55:30 Fishing Challenges and Shark Encounters 58:38 Reflections on Fishing and Technology 01:03:21 Social Media and Future Plans 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs 💬 Let’s Keep in Touch! Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Fishing trips anywhere, anytime. Fishing Booker.com.
0:14.5	Manuel, what's going on, man?
0:16.3	What's going on? How are you?
0:18.0	I'm doing great, man. I'm doing great. I'm glad to have you.
0:22.4	Thanks for having me. Man've been uh i've been watching your stuff for a while uh it started out watching you out
0:28.1	in the middle of the ocean on a jet ski catching giant fish with cruise ships and cargo ships next to
0:34.9	you so man i don't know you make some great social media, man.
0:39.7	Make some great social media.
0:41.1	How did you get started fishing on the jet ski?
0:46.5	I've always been fishing with my dad growing up near peers and bridges and, you know,
0:52.4	doing a lot of stuff down in the Keys.
0:54.0	And I always just
0:55.6	wanted to get offshore. So after high school, I found the easiest, most convenient thing I could
1:02.2	use to get out there. Soft SeaDoo came out with this Fish Pro model and I got it and just dived
1:08.4	headfirst into it and learned how to fish offshore on a sea do.
1:13.0	Wow. So where'd you grow up?
1:16.6	In Miramar, Florida.
1:18.5	Okay. And then you were coming down to the Keys a bunch?
1:21.8	Yeah, I used to go down to the Keys all the time with my dad and fish all the bridges and all those areas right on and uh when and is
1:31.9	your dad still fishing yeah yeah and you guys fish together you ever get him on the back of that jet
1:37.2	ski no no he doesn't he doesn't come on that jet ski, but no, we still get out there.
1:45.7	Now, you have kids of your own?
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