How Mark Daniels Jr. became a PRO ANGLER! // His full backstory 

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This series is the best thing fishing wise on youtube!

Circuit breaker with MDJ. Best story, "the watch" lol

My two favorite pro’s in one video is the best video in the world

E2 and MDJ automatic like!!

Mark has been a pleasure to know since 2001. Thank you to his family for supporting his vision.

Good for you Mark! Your story is truly inspiring.

I have watched a BUNCH of YT videos. I follow you, MDJ, DC and JW on this and other social media platforms and this was the BEST EVER! What an awesome story. I’m a bigger fan of both of you now! Go get em this week on St Lawrence!🎣🎣🎣

Mr Evers, I cannot begin to express how awesome this series is!!! I love hearing these professionals stories and who better to host them than one of the most humble professionals in the sport!!! Please keep this series going!

MDJ is a great guy. Thank you for sharing his story with us. You are both awesome!

I saw when Mark won that tournament on Grand lakes and it was impressive and I tell the story everytime.

Mad respect for MDJ, he kicked our butt before going full time pro!

MDJ is a great young man and the future of professional fishing, good job. God Bless

MDJ makes the bay area proud! Represent us in bass fishing!

Went to high school with this dude. I never doubted this man would be successful. Could not have happened to a better guy.

Met Mark Daniels in person 2years ago. Let me just say I’ve met a lot of big time professional anglers but Mark is definitely one of the nicest, smartest professionals I’ve ever met and held a conversation with. He’s such a great person. His professionalism and character is everything any sponsor would want to represent their company. I continue to pray god bless your fishing career Mark and Edwin your such an amazing person as well. Love your content that you put out. God Bless

2 of my favorite anglers. Keep catching the giants and bring great content.

Edwin! Thanks for doing this interview with Mark Daniels Jr. He’s such a good man, and I love watching him fish on RU-vid! Class act all the way around and an excellent fisherman! He is definitely someone for kid’s to look up to! Great interview!

Mark Daniels Jr. You & your Dad's video is very inspirational, keep your focus in all you do in your career etc.Great job Mark!!

2 of my favorite anglers! So awesome!

MDJ what a great guy. Always humble. I love the story. Great vid Edwin

MDJ is the reel deal! I got the pleasure of meeting him through the TBF series in California. Here's a story for you. Him and his partner drove down from Northern California on a Friday night, probably about a seven hour drive to compete in a CBF tournament at Lake Piru in Southern California the following Saturday morning. He had never seen the lake let alone wet a line in it and took 2nd place. Then to follow it up at the end of the season he shows up at the State Championship at Lake Havasu, AZ which he may have had little to know time on and takes 2nd place there too. I was blown away at the level of his fishing and just wanted to ride around in the boat with him to watch his thought process. He's definitely put the long hours of work in. In 2012 I was fortunate enough to have made the TBF State Team with Mark to compete in the TBF Western Divisional held at Lake Navajo, Colorado. I got to get know him a little better as the team hung out together. There he took 1st place honors for the California Division where he advanced to the TBF Nationals held at Grand Lake. We all know what happened next! For me it has been an enjoyment to know Mark Daniels Jr. and watch his dreams come true. Edwin thank you for sharing MDJ back story. Vic Allen

Mark Daniels Jr. Is top notch and a great person. Meet him and it was like he knew me his whole life. Can't say nothing bad about that young man!!!!

This makes me want to support Mr Daniels even more. And I will. Fantastic story💪👊🤘

Great to hear Mark's struggles and real life story of how he became a pro. A lot of times us fans think guys have it all together, but, more than anything, these stories show us how they go through things, just like us.

MDJ is a big inspiration man. I love how genuine and happy go lucky he is in his videos

I was pulling out of the landing at Clinton st In lacrosse last summer and as I was walking around to strap the boat down, and across the parking lot, I see a white Toyota with "bill lewis" down the side of it and I was in shock. Didn't know if I should go talk to mark or not, thinking to myself that this guy probably gets annoyed by people like me lol. So I went over there anyways. Mark took over a half hour out of his day to talk fishing with me while he was rigging rods and prepping for practice. He wasn't rushing the conversation trying to get me to leave or nothing. It was absolutely incredible. I took the day off of work which was much needed and I was stressed out, and just needed a break so I went fishing. And to be able to have a good morning on the Mississippi river followed up with good conversation with mark, it made my day. Hell it probably made my summer. He was a stand up guy and super personable. I was a big fan of his before this, but I'm even a bigger fan after that. For the tournament I was signed up to me a marshal and for day 1 I was selected to ride along with Boyd duckett. Everything was just going my way. Boyd asked me to meet him at wildcat boat landing. So I showed up hours early because I couldn't sleep because I was excited. All of a sudden here comes a convoy of wrapped boats. I'm watching these guys launch by themselves and I offered to help and a lot took me up on it. I saw mark coming and when he got to the ramp I hear, "hey Brad, ya wanna back me in". Hell yeah I will. What really caught me by surprise was that this guy remembered who I was and what my name was. This was a few days after I met him. This just goes to show what marks character really is. Just an awesome genuine guy. I can't wait to see him get in a win on the bass pro tour. Riding with Boyd that day, I got the chance to meet a lot of the BPT guys during the fog delay. Everybody was awesome and willing to make conversation. You guys are awesome and great ambassadors to the sport!

Mark is such a class act, enjoy watch him and learning his struggles and passion for the sport. Thanks for doing this E2.

this was great! thank you for this video, it was really neat hearing MDJ's story!

Two of my favs, MDJ and Double E! Great interview Edwin! Love your channel 🎣

Two of the best personalities in professional fishing!!!!!!!

That’s such an awesome video learning more about MDJ, I follow his RU-vid channel and had great content. Thanks for asking the good questions. Keep up the great work!!!

Great video love these 2. Thx for sharing

I really appreciate this video! Edwin this is so so cool! I think we as fans wonder how the pros put there careers together! Great to learn about MJD! I'm a big fan of you both!! Thank You!!

Man I really enjoyed this video. Motivated me to possibly attempt some moves. Good stuff guys!

This video is great. Love to see more like it. Great story and inspiration

This is AWESOME! Hearing the backstory is perfect to know how you all made it.

What an awesome series! I love these and getting to know all the anglers I watch and love! Thank you sir for all the insight!

Absolutely fantastic interview! I'll be pulling for both of you.

Enjoyed this very much, thank you Edwin, good stuff....

One of the best interviews we have seen. Edwin just knows how to make them feel comfortable to share everything. Can't wait for the next one!

Totally enjoyed this video.. keep them coming please..

3:50 MDJ says "I joined a bass club when I was, like eleven, and I got the bug...like we all have man." He always speaks so well and with such relevance. 14:00 *Realness* MDJ says "Here's the thing man. So many people don't get the opportunity to fulfill their dreams because they get in a situation like I was in and they don't have a support system...my wife said I think you should go for it, follow your dreams, and that is what helped me jump off the cliff. And of course I had my parents in the background saying the same thing, Mark, you've been wanting to do this your whole life..." I like the gratitude and humility. Excellent.

Very great interview hearing Marks story gave me extra motivation to work my tail off to be great like you guys .

BY FAR….The best interview of a fellow angler. Nicely done Edwin! I’ve watched both of your channels for a long time and enjoy them equally. You guys are great dudes! Keep up the great work!

Wow Edwin! This is was an excellent video and you have mad interviewing skills. It’s not easy keeping the flow going on a long interview but you made it look easy. You should do a series of these with other anglers

Awesome interview! It's great to be able to watch your channel and learn about these guys and the stories they have. Keeping it real. I can't wait to check out his reality show, I think he said it was called "Circuit breaker".

great listen! love these two!

That was really great enjoyed that thanks

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you

all the circuit breakers are awesome. really shows the anglers' beginnings and struggles

Awesome awesome video! We always pull for MDJ and so interesting to learn more about him! Thank you Edwin and Mark!

Fantastic video !!!!!! The struggle is real Good for you MDJ and God Bless and hope nothing but the best for you and the family ✌️ .... Thk you Edwin for all you do keep up the Good work 🇺🇸

Awesome video, awesome stories!

So MDJ was very happy to see the podcast I watched last night with the crew , now Edwin a new video for us ! You both educate and inspire all of us weekend warriors! Thank you to you guys! Edwin I love the fact that you make great videos of fishing, and also get with other anglers to tell their stories we may have never heard. Keep it up! Thank you!

Awesome video, congratulations on it all!👏🏾👍🏾

Great interview Edwin Marks a great guy !

Loved this video. 2 of my favorite fishermen sitting down laughing cutting up and telling it how it is.

LOVED this convo!

Love theses videos. Already follow Mark but really didn't know much about his background. I'm even more impressed now. Also saw the one you did with Ott Defoe. Keep doing these. Good luck up North, catch us some Smallies. I have never caught one. D.C. said on his channel, tournament records will be broke. Sending Blessings!! ? for Mark. Hey, floating worm man. Will a smallmouth hit one? Ha Ha

These are great, I definitely don't take it for granted that it comes easy for you guys, and I appreciate hearing everyone's trials before their triumph!

I like this nothing given all work. True recipe to success. Congrats MD. Keep this up double E

Just watched it, a little on the late show, but wow.....what a personable interview. Thank you E. Ps 4 ounces that was tough!

Yup I remember circuit breaker awesome series! Thanks for sharing!

E! You need to do more of these videos! You're a natural at the interview! MDJ is a class act and a great promoter of our sport. It was really great to hear his story. Thanks guys!

Awesome thanks for the show

Best insight to behind the scenes of a bass angler i ever watched. MDJ I a classic individual as well as you Edwin

Edwin , I came across your RU-vid videos and I can't stop watching the interviews, you are doing a great job thank you and KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK...

Two awesome pros and great story from MDJ!! Good luck to both of you!

What an amazing interview. Really enjoy the show. MDJ seems like an amazing guy. Best of luck to both of you on the St. Lawrence.

Great video of you 2 guys. Interesting interview.

Awesome video MDJ is my guy . I Follow the Ding crew. Edwin great interview such a class act and one the best out there. Thanks for sharing.

Two of my favorites! Gentlemen outdoorsman. Great vid!

Awesome interview Edwin. MDJ is one of my favorites.

Awesome, fun video, to watch. Thank you.

Awesome! Thanks E

Got to take my son to see Mark win at lake Oahe and he got to take a picture with him, this made his trip unforgettable. Great interview Edwin!!!!

MDJ is such a great person! Thank you for this!

Great story. A new fan of Mark Daniels Jr. Keep it up Edwin!!

This is awesome, these two guys have class act🤙🏼🤙🏼

MDJ is off to an incredible start to a stellar career!

Nice to hear Mark is from northern California. I lived in Concord, my father was stationed there with the Navy. I joined the military after junior college and got stationed at Travis (Fairfield). My ex wife lives in Rio Vista. I remember fishing the delta. So cool to see you with E2.

Great story and a great guy.

Really enjoyed the interview and learned a lot. What a down to Earth gentleman.

Excellent life story. Love this

I’ve been watching Mark since the Circuit Breaker Series. He is a stick and a good guy! So cool to watch this interview! Hope you’re doing well Edwin! Keep up the awesome videos!

Like Mark D and b lat such an inspiration to these young brothers and sisters very humble people and they both like the salt too

Good to see yet another guy from the West Coast make it big! Its a tough road especially when none of those events come West.

Great interview Edwin, Mark is a great dude I don't think I have ever seen him without a smile on his face. Even when he is having a bad day.

I waited all week to watch this and was not disappointed great work and great angler

Your interviews with fellow anglers is great, get to see another side of them and how they made it. Keep these up.

2 of the Best !!! Guys are amazing

I’ve watched this before. Just watched it again. Two of my favorite Sticks on the MLF side and the owners of two of my favorite RU-vid channels. Great story MDJ. Thanks for bringing it to us Dlb. E.

Please do more of these brother it was great!🙏

MDJ and Edwin Evers in the same video. In. All in. This was awesome!!! Great to hear more about Mark who I love watching on RU-vid and Edwin for that matter.

Wow awesome conversation. Thanks for sharing

I just went and watched a couple of episodes of circuit breaker 👍🏼 what a cool throw back! Episode 2 MDJ bunking in the “Lee brothers” parents basement 😂 Love the series Edwin! Keep em comin!

I thoroughly enjoyed watchin this. I the privilege of meeting MDJ a couple of years ago and he is truly a down to earth and humble guy. Thanks for posting vids like this Edwin

Awesome guy, class act. MDJ brings such a positive, professional attitude. God bless on your continued success!

Thanks for sharing! I became a MDJ fan watching Circuit Breaker! Ask him about fishing with the iced out watch! Lol