Sports & outdoors
Inside the conversation
Join us on this episode of the Mosaic Minds Podcast as we dive deep into the world of bass fishing, adventure travel, and storytelling with renowned writer and fishing expert Pete Robbins. For nearly two decades, Pete has covered the bass tournament scene and has recently expanded his passion to include global fishing expeditions. From Mexico to Alaska, he shares his most memorable experiences, insights on the evolving fishing industry, and the adventures he curates through his site, Half Past First Cast. We also discuss his journey of balancing a legal career with his passion for writing, and how he turned a side hustle into a second successful career. If you're a fishing enthusiast, aspiring writer, or adventure seeker, you won’t want to miss this conversation!
Website:
https://www.halfpastfirstcast.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pete_robbins_fishing/
https://www.instagram.com/halfpastfirstcast/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/ @halfpastfirstcast116
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