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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get a call from the President of the United States? In this episode of The Science of Fishing, I sit down with Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jimmy Johnson, who shares his incredible story of receiving a call from the President after winning the Super Bowl. From his early days of fishing with his father to his rise as a championship-winning coach, Jimmy Johnson takes us on a journey through his life and his unwavering passion for the sport of fishing. Hook into the mindset that led him to prioritize his love for the outdoors over a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and let us know in the reviews which story that Jimmy shared was your favorite! Key Takeaways: Jimmy's love for fishing developed after leaving the Cowboys He enjoys catching mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna Johnson has caught five blue marlins while fishing alone Caught a 90-pound yellowfin tuna using a Kmart rod Fishing serves as relaxation and stress relief for Johnson Initially wanted to go fishing instead of White House Prefers fishing close to home in the Florida Keys Hard work and preparation are key to success 🎣SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Seamule:⁠ www.seamule.com⁠ Black Reef Spearfishing:⁠ www.blackreefco.com Bloody Battery: www.bloodybattery.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 Coach Jimmy Johnson, follow our podcast! Don't forget to leave a review and share this video with your fishing buddies!

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