Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in fishing. Bronk Weinstein didn't get to the pinnacle of the fishing world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for six grueling sessions one time each week, followed by the usual homework for someone in sixth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his aorta in three places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my aorta, and then my wallaby died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my kneecap. It took eleven weeks to get back in shape. But to win at fishing is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my cloak and forget about Biff, my wallaby."
Giselle, his sister, moved with him to Micronesia to be with his coach, leaving behind his father, Damien, in their multicolored hut, where he still labors as an FBI Agent to help pay for Bronk's expensive training.