What does Dwayne Johnson do in his spare time if he is not making box office hits or is involved in any other controversy in the media? Well, he is definitely one of the wealthiest men in the world and works extremely hard. But what exactly does The Rock, a former WWE champion do in his spare time?
We won’t be surprised to learn that the Black Adam actor has taken up fishing as a new sport to improve his patience. Yes, Johnson, who is well-known for his fast-paced action roles and larger-than-life persona, has a surprising hobby that unveils his multifaceted approach to personal development.
It seems unlikely that The Rock would enjoy fishing. You might think that the former WWE Champion is too busy casting a line into a pond in search of bass, but his recent Instagram post will dispel that notion.
Dwayne Johnson, an Enthusiastic Fisherman
Recently, Dwayne Johnson gave all his fans a behind-the-scenes look at his fish farm, which shows how he has been breeding different kinds of fish for years. When he posted his recent video on social media, many of his followers were ecstatic and sent him heart emojis in appreciation for his main idea behind this sport.
The 51-year-old actor uploaded a video to his official Instagram account where he can be seen catching a large fish from his fish farm. He continued by illustrating a portion of the fish’s interior and relating an intriguing fact about it.
The caption read:
“I waited for her to stalk that baitfish at the mouth of the lake driving them back into the inlet. One cast about 3 feet in front of where I THINK she’s going – let it drop for a few seconds, a few cranks like a jerk bait, slow roll it, patience….BOOM”
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He displays a largemouth bass and describes it as a “gorgeous gorgeous fish”. Well, he earlier admitted that fishing was his peaceful hobby and that he fell in love with it when he was a kid.
Many fans commented on his Instagram video with hearts and heart-eyed emojis to show how amazed they were, while some people noted how lucky the fish was.
He Has Always Loved Fishing as a Hobby
The actor and former WWE wrestler frequently talks about fishing on his social media accounts. His discovery of his love for fishing was also made known in the Young Rock‘s second season. As a young child, he often went fishing with André The Giant.
When Dwayne Johnson was a child, the late French professional wrestler and actor gave him the best advice, telling him that fishing is a stress-relieving hobby that fosters a connection with nature.
Moreover, Dwayne Johnson admitted in 2021 that he enjoys fishing a lot; he even uploaded a video to his Instagram. In the video, he displays the largemouth bass he caught, estimating its weight to be between 9 and 10 pounds. The caption said:
“I have been raising my fish for over a decade now — largemouth bass, stripped bass, trout, carp, sunfish, etc. Work closely with a great team of university biologists ensuring a thriving ecosystem for the fish to live.”
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He admitted that he developed a love for fishing at a very young age and that it is his calmest pastime. Thus, the Fast X star has discovered peace, a connection to nature, and priceless lessons in life through angling that go beyond the fishing line.
You can find out more about his hobbies in Young Rock, which is streaming on Peacock Premium and DIRECTV.
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