Mark Daniels Jr. is a pro angler hailing from Tuskegee, Alabama. The professional angler is a three-time tour winner in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. And as of 2021, Mark is in 10th place for the worldwide rankings of professional anglers.
Here is what you need to know about the professional competitive angler, Mark Daniels Jr.
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Early Life and Family
Mark Daniels Jr. was born on July 24, 1981, to parents Mark Daniels Sr. and Sylvia Daniels. In an interview with The Bassmaster, Mark Daniels Jr.'s father said that he was literally born to fish. The Bassmaster Elite Series angler is his parents' youngest child with 3 older sisters.
Mark Daniels Sr. would often take his son out fishing with his friends since he was 8 months old. The old man recalls MDJ always talking about fishing and asking when they would go fishing next ever since he could talk. At the age of 12, MDJ was sure that he would become a professional and competitive angler.
Pro competitive angler Mark Daniels Jr. was keen on fishing since he was a toddler. Photo Source: Mark's Instagram.
The three-time MLF tour winner got the full support of his father to pursue his dream of becoming a competitive angler. However, Mark Daniels Jr.’s mother wished for him to attend college. The caring son honored his mother’s wishes by attending the Tuskegee University in Alabama, where he got a degree in agricultural biology.
Mark Daniels Jr. worked in the agricultural field office for the state of California while participating in any fishing tournament at every chance he got. That was until 2013 when he rose to fame for winning The Bass Federation National Championship. This encouraged the national championship winner to quit his state job and pursue a professional fishing career.
Mark Daniels Jr. Net worth And Career
Thanks to his many wins and participation in fishing tournaments, Mark Daniels Jr’s net worth is expected to be of a grand sum. According to Major League Fishing, he has amassed $890,236 just as prize money from the various tournaments he competes in.
Competitions and Wins
Mark Daniels Jr. had been participating in fishing competitions and tournaments way before he rose to fame in 2013 after winning The Bass Federation National Championship. He has participated in over 40 competitions over the course of his career.
The National Championship winner also won the 2018 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe along with 3 tour-level competitions with MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Here are some of the competitions he took part in and the earnings he made:
| Tournament | Year | Rank | Total Earnings |
| The Bass Federation - National Championship | 2013 | 1 | $133,000 |
| Toyota Series - Western | 2014 | 44 | $86,179 |
| Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Title | 2015 | 9 | $21,000 |
| Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit | 2015 | 26 | $44,610 |
| Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit | 2016 | 79 | $30,000 |
| Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe | 2018 | 1 | $100,000 |
Well, we can see that Mark has won plenty of money by appearing in a number of tournaments. Since he is prospering even more, Mark Danies Jr's net worth is likely to increase in the upcoming days.
YouTube Channel
Furthermore, to share his extensive knowledge in fishing and fishing equipment, Mark Daniels Jr. has a YouTube channel called Mark Daniels Jr. He mostly posts videos teaching his audience the basics of fishing, effective ways to fish, proper equipment, and how to use certain equipment. The competitive fisherman also vlogs his experience in the various competitions he takes part in.
The YouTube channel has an impressive subscriber base of almost 40 thousand and total channel views of 2,371,629. Well, according to the Social Blade, Mark has estimated yearly earnings ranging between $206 - $3.3K. It may be less at the moment, but looking at how Mark's channel is gaining popularity, it is likely to increase.
Brand Endorsements
The competitive angler has participated in several tournaments where he has been sponsored by brands like Bill Lewis, Favorite Fishing Rods, Columbia PFG, Bass Pro Shops, Z-Man, Garmin, Igloo, Seaguar, Realtree Fishing, Mercury, Ranger Boats, Power-Pole, WOO! Tungsten, T-H Marine, and Wiley X.
Mark Daniels Jr. has been endorsed by plenty of well known brands. Photo Source: Mark's Instagram.
They have sponsored fishing equipment ranging from baits, lures, reels, rods, and even boats.
Boats and Fishing Equipment
At the beginning of 2021, Mark Daniels Jr. gave a tour of his new boat Ranger Z 520L. Ranger Boats is one of his many sponsors. In the video, the pro fisherman shows the specs and cool features of his brand-new boat, which he will be using to fish this new season.
On his YouTube channel, Daniels posts a lot of reviews on the various baits and lures he uses. Some of his favorite baits are Finesse TRD, Turbo CrawZ, and Scented Jerk ShadZ. He also uses the baits provided by one of his sponsors, Bill Lewis. Mark Daniels Jr's signature lure is a crankbait sold by Bill Lewis named SB-57. The Bill Lewis SB-57 Squarebill crankbait was designed and tested by the MLF Pro Bass Tour winner and is sold for $8.99.
One of Mark Daniels Jr’s favorite fishing rods is the 7-foot medium-heavy Phantom Rigged rod from the Rigged Series. The angler used this rod in the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series. According to him, the rod can be used as a catch-all rod. Another favorite rod of his is Favorite Balance which he likes to use for ned rigs on a drop shot.
His “most favorite” favorite rod happens to be a high-end and light Summit Series rod with which he likes to perform pitch jigs, skip docks, and throw buzz baits and spinners baits.
The pro recommended this high-end rod for people who want to participate in fishing competitions.
Wife and Children
Alongside enjoying a grand career, the talented angler is also enjoying a blissful marital life. Mark Daniels Jr’s wife, Taneisha Nicole Daniels, is a beautiful woman who is incredibly supportive of her husband’s career. According to Taneisha's Instagram, she is an artist and also calls herself a plant girl. The mother of two is currently said to be adapting to a plant-based lifestyle.
The married couple leads a simple life with their children, Morgan Daniels and Mark Daniels III. Mark Jr's daughter Morgan was born on November 13, 2007, & his son Mark III was born on January 16, 2003.
Professional angler Mark Daniels Jr. often goes on a fishing trip with his wife and children. Photo Source: Taneisha Nicole Daniel's Instagram.
The lovely family leads a life away from the prying eyes of the public. Occasionally, the mother and children accompany Daniels in the fishing competitions he participates in. Mark posts pictures of his travels and retreats with his wife and children on Instagram. The happy family also goes on fishing trips together, where the loving father teaches his children to fish. This certainly is a heart-warming way of bonding with one's kids.
Trivia
- Mark Daniels Jr. is 5’7” and weighs 160 lbs.
- He has a massive following of 102K followers on Instagram and 58K followers on Facebook.
- Daniels enjoys gardening, hunting ducks, and playing billiards.
