Emanuel Williams | “iBelongOutdoors” | Ep. #976

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: [phone] Email: [e-mail] 🔗 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: [phone] Email: [e-mail]