Preparing a world away

It’s been a crazy, roller coaster adventure since qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series.

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<p>Carl Jocumsen went home to Australia after he qualified for the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series, and as you can tell from <a href=
Carl Jocumsen went home to Australia after he qualified for the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series, and as you can tell from his column, he stayed quite busy. This gallery shows what the Aussie has been up to while down under.
Jocumsen secured a new clothing sponsor, The Mad Hueys, ...
Jocumsen secured a new clothing sponsor, The Mad Hueys, …
... and modeled in a photo shoot for the company.
… and modeled in a photo shoot for the company.
When he wasn't on the water, Jocumsen spent time working on designing ...
When he wasn’t on the water, Jocumsen spent time working on designing …
... and testing rods for his 2015 series for Millerod.
… and testing rods for his 2015 series for Millerod.
He also worked on designing a series of lures for Bassman Spinnerbaits.
He also worked on designing a series of lures for Bassman Spinnerbaits.
Jocumsen has become convinced in the past year or so that physical fitness equates to mental fitness.
Jocumsen has become convinced in the past year or so that physical fitness equates to mental fitness.
CrossFit has been part of his rigid workout regimen.
CrossFit has been part of his rigid workout regimen.
Boxing is another physical activity Jocumsen has taken up.
Boxing is another physical activity Jocumsen has taken up.
He trained with his cousin, Kris George, and called that experience one of the Top 10 in his life. He credits boxing for building his confidence, which helps him on the water.
He trained with his cousin, Kris George, and called that experience one of the Top 10 in his life. He credits boxing for building his confidence, which helps him on the water.
Jocumsen spent some of his down time supporting Kris before his WBA Oceania title fight.
Jocumsen spent some of his down time supporting Kris before his WBA Oceania title fight.
Kris won his 10 rounds and is now Top 15 in the fighting world.
Kris won his 10 rounds and is now Top 15 in the fighting world.
When you're in the Outback, hunting feral pigs is a pastime, and Jocumsen likes to sneak in those hunting trips when he can.
When you’re in the Outback, hunting feral pigs is a pastime, and Jocumsen likes to sneak in those hunting trips when he can.
Got one! And it's riding piggy-back.
Got one! And it’s riding piggy-back.
Blue marlin, anyone?
Blue marlin, anyone?
Jocumsen and friends caught two massive blue marlin with longtime sponsor Moto GP world champion, Casey Stoner.
Jocumsen and friends caught two massive blue marlin with longtime sponsor Moto GP world champion, Casey Stoner.
Gene Eisenmann from Hydrowave and Amphibia visited Jocumsen in Australia so the two could catch some barramundi.
Gene Eisenmann from Hydrowave and Amphibia visited Jocumsen in Australia so the two could catch some barramundi.
Here's another from their barramundi excursion.
Here’s another from their barramundi excursion.
Ever caught a Murray cod? Jocumsen has.
Ever caught a Murray cod? Jocumsen has.
He caught the Murray cod on Australia's western rivers while filming for the national TV show Adventure Angler.
He caught the Murray cod on Australia’s western rivers while filming for the national TV show Adventure Angler.
An interview with Fox Sports helped increase awareness in Australia about professional bass fishing.
An interview with Fox Sports helped increase awareness in Australia about professional bass fishing.
Jocumsen also spent time filming for the AFC Asian Fishing Championship in northern Queensland, fishing for barramundi.
Jocumsen also spent time filming for the AFC Asian Fishing Championship in northern Queensland, fishing for barramundi.
Jocumsen's friends held fundraisers to help cover his extensive costs, and he signed Humminbird and Minn Kota hats for the fundraisers.
Jocumsen’s friends held fundraisers to help cover his extensive costs, and he signed Humminbird and Minn Kota hats for the fundraisers.
Jocumsen says the yellowbellies should always watch out when he comes home to Australia.
Jocumsen says the yellowbellies should always watch out when he comes home to Australia.
<p>Read more about his off season <a href=
Read more about his off season here.