Finding a work-life balance is important now more than ever. After the height of the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone inside their homes, many have now carried their newfound hobbies with them or have picked back up an activity they haven’t enjoyed in a while.
For KSAT 12 anchor Mark Austin, that activity is fishing. He tells MySA that he first picked up a fishing pole when he was kid.
“When we lived in California, we used to go camping a lot,” Austin says. “I didn’t know what I was doing. I would always have my dad’s tackle box and sit out there for hours.”
Fast forward to 2018 when Austin says he took the leisure activity a little bit farther.
“I got a kayak for a Christmas present. I said, ‘Wait, I know kayak fishing is a thing now, and I want to give it a shot.'”
KSAT 12 anchor Mark Austin shares passion for fishing
Courtesy, Mark AustinSo, he upgraded to a really big one and hit the water. Austin ended up competing in the Lonestar Throwdown, a kayak bass fishing competition, over the October 9 weekend. He says he finished 97th out of 187 anglers.
“For only my second tournament ever, I’ll take it,” Austin wrote in a Facebook post. “Despite lots of anglers and super clear water, I got two fish including this 17. I had opportunities for at least four other bass but they missed the lure.”
Before he gets wrapped up in his next competition, Austin shared some of his favorite things when it comes to fishing.
Austin tells MySA that the biggest fish he ever caught was a 22 inch large mouth bass. Some of his go-to watering holes are the Guadalupe River, especially the upper part of the river toward Kerrville and Comfort.
If he had to pick a trusty lure, Austin says he’s old school, selecting a spinner bait. The TV personality also says he’s tried fly-fishing and saltwater fishing.
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