EPISODE · Jun 20, 2024 · 22 MIN
Meet The 100lb. Angler HOOKING 600lb. Marlin (ft. Jaselyn Berthelot)
from Science of Fishing · host Mark Farag
We sat down with Jaselyn Berthelot, a rising star in the Sport Fishing Championship. This LSU senior is making waves in the fishing world by reeling in marlins weighing up to 600 pounds. Jaselyn shares her journey from watching her father fish to becoming a formidable angler herself, balancing college studies with competitive fishing. She recounts her most memorable catches, including a record-breaking tuna that got away and the experience of pitching to her first blue marlin. Jaselyn also discusses the unique dynamic of fishing with her father, and her strategies for tackling massive fish. This episode offers an inspiring look at a young angler defying expectations and making her mark in the world of offshore fishing. Key Takeaways: Jaselyn Berthelot, a 100-pound LSU senior, is making a name for herself in the Sport Fishing Championship by catching marlins up to 600 pounds. She successfully balances her college studies in animal sciences with a demanding competitive fishing schedule, often studying on the boat. Mental toughness is crucial in big game fishing; Jaselyn emphasizes the importance of staying positive and focused during long fights with large fish. Jaselyn has won prestigious titles, including the wahoo division in the Sport Fishing Championship and Texas Offshore Grand Champion. As a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated sport, Jaselyn is breaking stereotypes and inspiring others in the fishing community. 🎣SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Seamule: www.seamule.com Black Reef Spearfishing: www.blackreefco.com Bloody Battery: www.bloodybattery.com TurtleBox: www.turtleboxaudio.com If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected] REEL IN SOME MERCH: www.thescienceoffishing.com/merch FOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHING: Instagram: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) TikTok: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) Youtube: @scienceoffishing @scienceoffishing Facebook: Science of Fishing (http://facebook.com/scienceoffishing) Twitter: @scienceoffish (https://twitter.com/scienceoffish) If you enjoyed this episode with Jaselyn, subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget to hit that like button and share this video with your fishing buddies!
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We sat down with Jaselyn Berthelot, a rising star in the Sport Fishing Championship. This LSU senior is making waves in the fishing world by reeling in marlins weighing up to 600 pounds. Jaselyn shares her journey from watching her father fish to becoming a formidable angler herself, balancing college studies with competitive fishing. She recounts her most memorable catches, including a record-breaking tuna that got away and the experience of pitching to her first blue marlin. Jaselyn also discusses the unique dynamic of fishing with her father, and her strategies for tackling massive fish. This episode offers an inspiring look at a young angler defying expectations and making her mark in the world of offshore fishing. Key Takeaways: Jaselyn Berthelot, a 100-pound LSU senior, is making a name for herself in the Sport Fishing Championship by catching marlins up to 600 pounds. She successfully balances her college studies in animal sciences with a demanding competitive fishing schedule, often studying on the boat. Mental toughness is crucial in big game fishing; Jaselyn emphasizes the importance of staying positive and focused during long fights with large fish. Jaselyn has won prestigious titles, including the wahoo division in the Sport Fishing Championship and Texas Offshore Grand Champion. As a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated sport, Jaselyn is breaking stereotypes and inspiring others in the fishing community. 🎣SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Seamule: www.seamule.com Black Reef Spearfishing: www.blackreefco.com Bloody Battery: www.bloodybattery.com TurtleBox: www.turtleboxaudio.com If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected] REEL IN SOME MERCH: www.thescienceoffishing.com/merch FOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHING: Instagram: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) TikTok: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) Youtube: @scienceoffishing @scienceoffishing Facebook: Science of Fishing (http://facebook.com/scienceoffishing) Twitter: @scienceoffish (https://twitter.com/scienceoffish) If you enjoyed this episode with Jaselyn, subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget to hit that like button and share this video with your fishing buddies!
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