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State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group

EP62 Fishing Legend FT. Steve Richardson

Jul 5, 2022
Fishing legend, Steve Richardson, shares his passion for Marlin fishing and discusses the history, techniques, and influential figures in the fishing industry. He reflects on the evolution of white Marlin fishing in Virginia Beach and shares his experiences in fishing tournaments. The effectiveness of trolling and live bait fishing is discussed, as well as fishing with a tanker and transitioning careers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Captain Steve Richardson traveled to various locations to gain experience as a mate and credits his brother for inspiring his career in fishing.
  • Captain Richardson emphasizes the importance of having a good team and being well-prepared for fishing tournaments.

Deep dives

Fishing Experience and Early Career

Captain Steve Richardson of the Backlash shares his fishing journey, starting from his childhood fishing with his father to working as a mate on various boats. He credits his brother for inspiring his career in fishing and explains how he traveled to different locations like Florida, the Bahamas, Mexico, Venezuela, and St. Thomas to gain experience as a mate.

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