From Football to Fishing | NFL & Va Tech Alum Sergio Render Bass Fishing at South Holston

When people hear the name Sergio Render, they think Virginia Tech football. But football is only part of his story.

In this video, NFL & Virginia Tech alum Sergio Render joins us for a real day of bass fishing on South Holston Lake. Between fish catches, jokes, and on-the-water adjustments, Sergio opens up about his upbringing, playing college football, life after the game, tournament fishing pressure, and what really matters to him today.

This wasn’t about numbers or highlights — it was about getting back in the boat, finding a rhythm again, and enjoying the water the way fishing was meant to be enjoyed. From hair jig bites and pattern changes to honest conversations about competition, faith, family, and balance, this was a day worth sharing.

Full, uncut interview with Sergio Render(coming soon) is available separately for anyone who wants to hear the entire conversation.

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0:00 – Virginia Tech Football & Sergio’s Story
0:33 – From Football to the Outdoors
1:40 – Back on the Water at South Holston
2:55 – First Fish of the Day
3:44 – What Football Taught Him About Fishing
4:48 – Hair Jig Bite Starts
5:41 – “I’ll Take One Now” (Pattern Change)
6:33 – Tournament Fishing Pressure
7:28 – Finding Joy in Fishing Again
9:09 – Who Influenced Sergio the Most
10:12 – Dialing in the Bite
12:33 – Sergio Gets One
14:14 – Advice to College-Age Sergio
16:09 – What Keeps Him Hungry Today

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