Fishing has been my lifelong passion, ignited when my father first took me out at the age of four. I don't recall what we caught, but the curiosity, thrill, and excitement were unforgettable. That moment gave me the "salt-water disease."

At seven, my father and I landed an 8-pound largemouth bass. Seeing its enormous mouth, I called it a monster. Many thought my interest was a phase, but it became my lifelong passion. I fell in love with fishing from that first experience.

Today, I run Tuna Wahoo Charters, a full-service Florida fishing operation, welcoming families, friends, and kids. I do this not just for a living but because I love seeing the joy and excitement on their faces when they catch a fish.