Ed Emory | 5X One Fly Champion on Native Cutthroat & the South Fork | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 439
Ed Emory is a legendary fly fishing guide based in Jackson, Wyoming, who has won the prestigious Jackson Hole One Fly competition a record five times. He spends over 140 days each year on the South Fork of the Snake River and is deeply knowledgeable about the river's ecology, trout populations, and the ongoing conservation debates surrounding native species management. In this episode, Ed reveals his approach to navigating the tension between native cutthroat restoration and recreational fishing, shares the story behind his custom fly patterns like the cutthroat candy, and explains what it takes to win five One Fly championships fishing with a single fly all day. His perspective on balancing conservation with recreation is refreshing and grounded in decades of river time.
Tom Rowland | Catching Pilchards & Live Bait in the Florida Keys | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 438
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and captain of Into the Blue and Saltwater Experience television shows, reveals the critical techniques for catching live bait—specifically pilchards—in the Florida Keys for offshore fishing. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom and podcast producer Connor break down why having blacked-out live wells is the difference between success and a wasted day on the water. They discuss reading pelican behavior to distinguish pilchards from glass minnows, the art of live chumming to bring cobia up from 150-foot wrecks, and why captains sometimes guard bait locations more closely than fish spots. If you've ever wondered why guides are still throwing cast nets at 11 AM on a tough day, this episode explains the entire ecosystem of Keys offshore fishing that revolves around one small baitfish.
Tom Rowland | CrossFit Open Results & Why You Need a Fitness Goal | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 437
In episode 437 of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland reflects on his best CrossFit Games Open performance yet—placing 121st out of 7,000 competitors in his age group. But this Physical Friday episode isn't just about looking back at the Open. It's about what happens next: how to maintain momentum after a competition ends, why having a fitness goal is critical for staying on track, and how one workout can completely change your final standings. Tom breaks down the leaderboard, reveals his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim goal, and issues a challenge to listeners to set their next target right now.
Joe Hippensteel | Navy SEAL Stretching Routines & Ultimate Human Performance | Ep. 436
Joe Hippensteel, founder of Ultimate Human Performance, has spent years training alongside Navy SEALs and developing stretching routines with David Goggins to improve flexibility, prevent injury, and enhance athletic performance. In this conversation, Joe reveals the specific stretching techniques that transformed his own recovery from chronic pain, the mental discipline required to maintain consistent mobility work, and why most people are stretching completely wrong. He shares the exact routine that helped Navy SEALs prepare for deployment, how to identify your personal mobility limitations, and the unconventional approach to flexibility training that produces results in weeks rather than months. Whether you're an athlete dealing with nagging injuries or someone looking to move better in everyday life, Joe's insights challenge conventional wisdom about stretching and recovery.
How To Bridge Fish From A Boat | Florida Keys Tarpon Tactics | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 435
Bridge fishing in the Florida Keys is a specialized technique that takes advantage of the 42 bridges spanning the island chain, with structures like the Long Key Bridge serving as fish magnets for tarpon, snapper, grouper, and jacks. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, host Tom Rowland teams up with his podcast producer Connor to break down everything anglers need to know about fishing from a boat at Keys bridges — from understanding tidal flow and depth zones to anchoring strategies and fighting fish around pilings. Connor asks the questions many visiting anglers wonder about after seeing the action at famous spans like Long Key, Bahia Honda, and Seven Mile Bridge. What makes certain bridges so productive? How do you keep tarpon from wrapping you around concrete pilings? And what's the difference between fishing mullet versus crabs at different structures? Tom answers all of this and more, drawing from years of guiding experience at one of the most iconic tarpon fisheries in the world.
Tom Rowland | CrossFit Open Week 3: 21.3 & 21.4 Strategy Breakdown | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 434
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and a CrossFit competitor in the 50-54 age division, shares his experience in the 2021 CrossFit Games Open where he's currently ranked 65th in the world in his division. As week three arrives—the final week of the Open—Tom breaks down workouts 21.3 and 21.4, revealing the critical strategies that separate competitors who advance to the qualifier from those who don't. This isn't just a workout recap. It's a mental framework for approaching high-pressure competitions where everything rides on a single performance, and where the psychological game matters as much as the physical one.
Bill Watters | Marine Manufacturing & Black Angus Cattle | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 433
Bill Watters is a representative of SymTech Industries, one of the largest deckhouse and marine component builders in the world, and he also runs a 200-head Black Angus seed stock cattle operation. In this conversation, Bill reveals how SymTech has been manufacturing blow molded composite marine components for nearly 40 years, explains the unique technology behind Reflex Marine Decking that keeps boats slip-resistant for over 15 years, and shares how he balances running two completely different businesses. You'll hear about the future of sustainable decking made from recycled plastics, the genetics work that goes into breeding cattle for ranchers across the country, and why blow molded composites are becoming the standard in the marine industry.
Understanding The Tides In The Keys | Oceanside vs. Backcountry | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 432
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide, TV host, and podcast host based in the Florida Keys. In this How-to Tuesday episode, Tom breaks down how tides work differently on the ocean side versus the backcountry of the Florida Keys, using a memorable bathtub analogy to help newcomers understand tidal differences. If you've ever wondered why the tide can be high on one side of the Keys and low on the other, or how to use tidal differences to your advantage when planning a fishing trip, this episode delivers the clarity you need. Tom explains the four-hour time difference between ocean and backcountry tides, reveals how wind and barometric pressure affect tidal strength, and shares the exact strategy he uses to chase different tides throughout the day.
Tom Rowland | CrossFit Open Week 2 - Where Real Progress Happens | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 431
Tom Rowland is the host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and a competitive CrossFit athlete in the 50-54 age division who finished 56th in the world during week 2 of the 2021 CrossFit Games Open with 387 reps. In this Physical Friday episode, Tom breaks down his performance on workout 21.2, revealing how seven reps—just seven—separated him from a top 20 position on the worldwide leaderboard. He takes you inside the mental and physical battle of wall walks and double unders, the brutal math of tie-breaks and leaderboard positioning, and the critical lesson that applies whether you're competing in the CrossFit Games or just trying to get better at anything: the real progress happens in those final moments when you think you have nothing left.
Dr. Lorian Schweikert | Deep Water Ocean Exploration & Bioluminescence | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 430
Dr. Lorian Schweikert is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington who specializes in marine biology, fish vision, and bioluminescence, with extensive experience conducting deep-water research expeditions in the Gulf of Mexico studying life below the photic zone. In this fascinating conversation, she reveals what it's really like to descend 3,000 feet below the surface in a submersible, explains the extraordinary ways creatures create light in complete darkness, and shares stories from her search for the elusive giant squid. If you've ever wondered what exists in the deepest parts of our ocean—where no sunlight penetrates and the pressure would crush most life—this episode opens a window into one of Earth's last true frontiers.
Tom Rowland | How To Tell Clients It's Time To Go Home | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 429
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, tackles one of the trickiest challenges young charter captains face: knowing when to tell your client the trip is over and it's time to head back to the dock. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom responds to a question from Alex, a Key West guide struggling with the awkwardness of ending a trip while the fishing is still hot. Tom reveals communication strategies that prevent surprises, scheduling techniques that maximize income without burning out, and the mindset shift that transforms customer management from uncomfortable confrontation to professional expectation-setting.
CrossFit Open 2021 | Worldwide Online Fitness Competition Starts NOW | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 428
Tom Rowland, fishing guide, CrossFit enthusiast, and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, announces the start of the 2021 CrossFit Games Open—a worldwide online fitness competition he's participated in throughout its entire history. The Open is five workouts released over five weeks, starting with 21.1, where athletes of all levels perform the same workouts as professional competitors like Noah Olsen, who Tom has interviewed on this podcast. Competing in the 50-54 age division, Tom breaks down why this international competition matters, how you can create custom leaderboards with friends, and why having your form judged helps prevent injury year-round. If you've ever wondered how you'd stack up against the best in the world doing the exact same workout, this episode reveals why tonight—March 11th, 2021—matters to CrossFitters everywhere.
Roland Martin | Bass Fishing Legend & Million Dollar Winner | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 427
Roland Martin is a bass fishing legend who has won over one million dollars in BASS tournaments and is considered one of the true pioneers and icons of competitive bass fishing. After losing his parents in a car accident in Brussels, Belgium, he became a fishing guide at Santee Cooper and went on to build a legendary career through tournament fishing and his long-running television show. In this episode, Roland shares the complete story behind how tragedy shaped his path, reveals what really happened during some of his most famous tournament wins, and opens up about the evolution of bass fishing from backwater pursuit to professional sport. This conversation covers ground that's never been discussed before—and you'll want to hear every minute of it.
Tom Rowland | The BEST Way To Protect Yourself From The Sun | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 426
Tom Rowland is a fishing guide in the Florida Keys, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, and a passionate advocate for outdoor fitness and sun safety. He shares practical advice drawn from decades of guiding experience in some of the most sun-intense waters in the world. In this solo episode, Tom reveals why your first day of fishing in the Florida Keys could ruin your entire trip if you make one critical mistake with sun protection. He demonstrates the exact layering system he uses to protect himself on the water, explains why sunscreen doesn't work the way you think it does, and shares the one piece of gear that changed everything about how he manages sun exposure. If you're planning a fishing vacation or spend any time outdoors, this episode could add years to your life.
Tom Rowland | 4-Minute Travel Workouts Using One Dumbbell | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 425
In this Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland demonstrates his approach to maintaining fitness consistency while traveling on film shoots and busy work trips. Recorded at dawn during a production day, Tom reveals his strategy for creating effective workouts when time is extremely limited and equipment is minimal. He shares the specific CrossFit rep scheme he uses to design intense four to five-minute workouts, explains why he brings a single dumbbell and mat when traveling, and demonstrates how lateral burpees and dumbbell snatches can deliver maximum intensity in minimal time. For anyone struggling to maintain workout consistency during travel, business trips, or kids' tournaments, this episode offers a practical template that requires almost no equipment and fits into the narrowest time windows.
Tom Rowland Q&A | Fishing Knots, Career Advice & Life on the Water | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 424
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and star of the Saltwater Experience TV show, answers listener questions in this Q&A episode recorded while driving through Florida. From his favorite fishing knot and the introverted side that surprises fans, to advice on starting a career in the outdoors and what he'd tell his 16-year-old self, Tom gets candid about fitness routines, balancing public presence with private life, and the community that's grown around his work. If you've ever wondered what keeps Tom going, how he approaches learning video production, or why Florida stone crab is his all-time favorite meal, this conversation delivers the authentic Tom Rowland—and a few surprises you won't expect.
How to Start and Monetize Your Own Podcast | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 423
In this How 2 Tuesday solo episode, Tom Rowland shares his firsthand experience starting and monetizing a podcast after receiving an influx of questions from listeners inspired by his conversation with Dave Stewart from Wet Fly Swing. Tom addresses the three major barriers that nearly stopped him from starting his own show: not knowing the technical process, confusion about what gear to buy, and uncertainty about monetization. Whether you're a fishing guide, realtor, hunting guide, or anyone with a business who wants to communicate directly with potential customers, this episode breaks down exactly how to shortcut the frustrating learning curve Tom experienced over a year and a half of hesitation.
Tom Rowland | Discipline Is The Only Thing Holding You Back | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 422
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and professional fishing guide, shares powerful insights on the 10,000 pushup challenge and how discipline is a trainable skill that transforms every area of your life.
Zach Rollins | Boats, Barbells & Authentic Brands | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 421
When a boat captain and Olympic weightlifter walks into a podcast studio, you know the conversation is going to meander through unexpected waters. Zach Rollins grew up practically living on the ocean—from Laguna Beach to Florida to Hawaii—before COVID forced a return to Rhode Island where he now runs Along The Keel, a podcast dedicated to the real stories behind marine and outdoor brands.
How to Change Fly Lines & Label Reels for Tarpon Season | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 420
Tom Rowland walks through the complete process of changing fly lines on reels and labeling them properly for tarpon season in the Florida Keys. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom demonstrates his specific method for marking fly lines with Sharpie using Lefty Kreh's trick, explains why the stickers that come on fly lines almost always fail, and reveals his label maker technique for creating identification tags that actually stay on your reels. You'll see exactly how to avoid putting weight forward lines on backwards, how to create the proper loop-to-loop connection with Bimini twists, and why knowing which line is on which reel becomes critical when you're running eight identical Abel reels with different line weights.
10,000 Pushup Challenge Week 3 Update | Discipline Over Strength | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 419
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, fishing guide, CrossFit athlete, and creator of the 10,000 Pushup Challenge, delivers a crucial Week 3 update on the challenge that's testing the discipline of listeners worldwide. In this Physical Friday episode, Tom reveals how participants are crushing the challenge early—with two finishers already completing 10,000 pushups in nearly half the time allotted. He shares the real secret behind the challenge (it's not about strength), introduces the perpetual enrollment model that lets anyone start any day, and breaks down why getting started each day is harder than the pushups themselves.
Ben Crawford | Hiking 2,189 Miles With His Family of 8 (Ages 2-16) | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 418
Ben Crawford is the best-selling author of "2,000 Miles Together" who in 2018 hiked the entire 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail with his family of eight, including children ages 2 to 16. The five-month, nine-day journey took them from Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. But what made this contractor from a regular working family decide to take his entire family—including a toddler—on one of the most challenging thru-hikes in America? And how did they handle diapers on the trail, meltdowns in the mountains, and near-hypothermia nights with kids who probably weren't prepared for what was ahead? This conversation reveals the hard truths about family adventure, the moment they almost quit, and why the worst days became their best memories.
Tom Rowland | Backcast Presentation - A Fundamental Saltwater Fly Fishing Skill | Ep. 417
In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom Rowland—a professional saltwater fly fishing guide with decades of experience in the Florida Keys—breaks down one of the most critical yet overlooked skills in saltwater fly fishing: backcast presentation. Most fly fishermen master the forward cast but struggle when the wind shifts or when fish appear at 1 o'clock instead of 11 o'clock. Tom reveals why the ability to present a fly accurately on the backcast is not optional—it's mandatory for success in saltwater. He shares specific positioning techniques, explains why you're stronger pulling than pushing, and details how this one skill separates tournament winners from frustrated anglers. Tom even shares a Christmas Island story where 90% of his fish came from backcast presentations because of consistent right-hand wind.
Tom Rowland | The 10,000 Push-Up Challenge Now Perpetual + Strategy Breakdown | TRP Ep. 416
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, professional fishing guide, and fitness enthusiast, announces a major expansion to his popular 10,000 push-up challenge.
Jared Raskob and Greg Dini | Balancing Guiding and Fatherhood | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 415
Jared Raskob is a Florida Keys fishing guide and host of Silver Kings on Waypoint TV, while Greg Dini is a Florida Keys fishing guide, father of three, and repeat guest on the Tom Rowland Podcast. Together they discuss the realities of balancing demanding guiding careers with raising young families in the Keys. In this conversation, you'll hear how Jared came down from Upstate New York with little more than a dream and worked his way up from making almost nothing to hosting his own fishing show. Greg shares what it's like managing three kids while running a guide business, and both reveal the mental stress that comes with self-employment that most people never see. They also discuss the environmental changes they've witnessed in the Keys over the past decade, from declining bonefish populations to sargassum blooms, and how these challenges have forced them to adapt their businesses.
Tom Rowland | Teaching Kids To Cast With The Ring Game | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 414
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide, TV host of Saltwater Experience, and podcast host, teaches a simple casting drill he used to keep his sons Turner and Hayden engaged in fishing when they were very young. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom reveals the Ring Game—a practice technique that transformed his kids from beginners into accurate casters while teaching life lessons about perfect practice. He shares how this drill works with a quarter ounce weight, a canal or swimming pool, and how it progresses from basic accuracy to speed drills that helped his boys excel not just in fishing, but in wrestling and schoolwork too. If you've got young kids and want to keep them hooked on fishing even when the fish aren't biting, this fifteen-minute episode delivers a practical system you can start using today.
The 10,000 Pushup Challenge Starts NOW
The 10,000 Push-Up Challenge is a month-long fitness commitment where participants complete 10,000 push-ups in February.
Jared Zissu | Building FlyLords Media Empire & The Lefty Kreh Film | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 412
Jared Zissu is the founder of FlyLords, one of the most influential fly fishing media platforms in the world, which he started as a simple Instagram account during his freshman year at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. What began as a way to avoid annoying his personal friends with daily fish pictures grew into a major media company producing films, written articles, and brand partnerships across the fly fishing industry. In this conversation, Zissu reveals how he convinced Flip Pallot to sit down for what became the film "Time" — a tribute to Lefty Kreh that had one moment so emotional Flip's wife had to stop the interview. He also opens up about the wild west days of Instagram, the controversial topic of spot burning that lit up their comment section, and why their editor who's never picked up a fly rod might be their secret weapon.
Tom Rowland | How To Use Teasing In Jacks To Your Advantage | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 411
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys who specializes in sight fishing, fly fishing, and jack crevalle techniques. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, he reveals a powerful technique that most anglers overlook: using hookless teaser lures to locate schools of jacks and bring them into casting range. Whether you're a novice caster struggling with distance, a fly fisherman looking to increase hookups, or a guide searching for new productive spots, Tom breaks down exactly why you'd fish without hooks, which lures work best, and how to execute the presentation that drives jacks absolutely crazy. This tactical breakdown could transform how you approach jack fishing in channels, flats, and coastal waters.
How The Deck Of Cards Workout Works | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 410
Tom Rowland walks you through the custom deck of cards workout system he created — a portable fitness solution that delivers over 27,000 workout variations and requires zero equipment. In this Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom demonstrates exactly how his fishing-themed deck works, from assigning exercises to suits to using joker cards for challenge rounds. He reveals multiple workout variations, explains rep schemes, and shows why this single deck has become his go-to travel fitness tool. If you've struggled to maintain workouts on the road or need a system that's never repetitive, the strategies Tom shares will change how you approach portable training.
Capt. Peter Deeks | 100,000+ Miles & 150 Days With Bill Dance | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 409
Captain Peter Deeks is a fishing guide operating across South Florida who has spent over 150 days on the water with legendary angler Bill Dance. With more than 100,000 miles logged on his 24-foot Yellowfin, Peter targets everything from tarpon to snook across the Keys, Naples, and Port St. Lucie. In this episode, Peter reveals how he's maintained that incredible mileage through diesel engines and relentless maintenance, what it's like being Bill Dance's go-to saltwater guide for multiple TV shows, and the intuition he's developed after averaging 175 days per year on the water for over a decade. If you want to understand what separates a truly exceptional guide from the rest, this conversation delivers insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Ben Crawford | Getting Your Kids Into The Outdoors | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 408
Ben Crawford is the author of '2,000 Miles Together,' which documents his family of eight's journey hiking the entire Appalachian Trail with their youngest child being just two years old. His family became one of the largest families to complete the Appalachian Trail together, and Ben now shares insights on parenting, adventure, and getting families into the outdoors through his YouTube channel 'Fight for Together' and social media. In this episode, Ben reveals the surprising decision he gave his 15-year-old son in the middle of their record-breaking hike, how a book about ultra marathons transformed his family's entire relationship with the outdoors, and why the traditional parenting tactics of threats and bribes actually backfire in the long run. This isn't just another outdoor adventure story—it's a masterclass in getting resistant kids to choose adventure themselves.
Tom Rowland | Six-Week Pushup & Sit-Up Improvement Program | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 407
In this Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland shares a proven six-week pushup and sit-up improvement program that he personally used to prepare for GoRuck Selection and SealFit Kokoro. Whether you're preparing for military fitness tests, first responder physical standards, or working toward a personal New Year's resolution, this tested program has helped countless people dramatically increase their pushup and sit-up numbers. Tom breaks down the exact weekly progression, explains why understanding your specific standards is absolutely critical, and reveals the one mistake that causes people to fail tests even when their numbers are high enough. The system is simple, it works, and it's designed to be repeated until you hit your target numbers.
CA Richardson | Flats Class Fishing, Guiding Life, and TV | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 406
CA Richardson is a veteran fishing guide and television host of Flats Class, a popular fishing education show on Waypoint TV, with over 15 years in traditional television production. He guides anglers along Florida's Nature Coast, in the Florida Keys for tarpon, and in Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish with Ryan Lambert at Cajun Fishing Adventures. In this conversation, Richardson reveals how he transitioned from 15 years in Atlanta's television industry to launching his own fishing content empire, why Florida's Nature Coast offers world-class winter tarpon fishing that most anglers don't know about, and the specific strip strike technique that dramatically improves tarpon hook-up rates. He also shares the story behind catching a 140-pound tarpon in the Keys and why the mental game of flats fishing matters as much as physical conditioning.
Dave Stewart | How To Start Your Own Podcast | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 405
Dave Stewart is the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast, one of the top fly fishing podcasts approaching nearly 200 episodes and a million downloads. He also runs Outdoors Online and offers a 30-day podcast challenge that walks aspiring podcasters through every step of launching their own show. In this How To Tuesday episode, Dave reveals the exact microphone he recommends for under $70, explains why niching down multiple times is the secret to podcast growth, and shares how he's landed some of the biggest names in business on his shows despite starting small. If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but didn't know where to begin, this episode breaks down the entire process from equipment to guest outreach.
Tom Rowland | Eating Healthy On The Boat | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 404
Tom Rowland is the host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, a competitive angler, CrossFit enthusiast, and charter captain based in the Florida Keys who has experimented extensively with keto, paleo, zone, and RP Strength diet plans while spending long days on the water. In this solo Physical Friday episode, Tom reveals his exact strategies for maintaining strict diet protocols on fishing trips when everyone else is eating pub subs and cookies. He shares the specific meals he packs, the surprising pre-cooked products that actually work, and why he's become known as the pariah on TV show filming days. If you've ever struggled to stick with a nutrition plan while spending hours on a boat, Tom's practical approach will change how you think about lunch on the water.
Dave Stewart | Building a Fishing Podcast from Scratch | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 403
Dave Stewart is the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast, a fly fishing show he launched in December 2017 after a career in online marketing and Amazon FBA. In this conversation with Tom Rowland, Dave reveals the surprising lessons he's learned running a fishing podcast for over three years, the unexpected ways listeners have transformed his show, and why he walked away from a business model that was working. Dave also shares his unconventional approach to building a podcast audience, the specific strategies he used to turn immediate listener feedback into weekly episodes, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped Wet Fly Swing into what it is today.
Mobile Rigging Station for Your Boat | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 402
In this How 2 Tuesday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland shares a practical solution for organizing fishing tackle on his new Yellowfin 24 CE carbon boat. After discovering that his perfectly organized lean post tackle station kept getting buried under rain gear, jackets, and personal items during charters in the Florida Keys, Tom developed a mobile rigging station using a specific Plano Edge plastic box. This simple modification transformed his on-the-water efficiency by creating a portable workstation with all essential rigging tools, leader material, hooks, and terminal tackle that can move anywhere on the boat.
Tom Rowland | Crushing Your Resolutions With Meal Prep | Physical Friday | Ep. 401
In this Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland shares practical strategies for sticking to New Year's resolution diet plans based on his own experience maintaining strict nutrition protocols during fishing tournaments and TV show filming. Tom covers the critical tools and techniques that have helped him stay on track in challenging environments where he had no kitchen, no refrigerator, and limited food options. He reveals why meal prep is more important than going to the gym, the surprising truth about portion sizes when you actually weigh your food, and the specific containers that make the difference between diet success and failure. If you're struggling to maintain your resolution or want a system that actually works in the real world, this episode delivers field-tested tactics from someone who's succeeded and failed enough times to know what works.
Rob Chapman | Catching GIANT Sea Trout in Florida's Big Bend | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 400
Rob Chapman is a Florida-based saltwater angler who specializes in targeting giant sea trout in the Big Bend region of Florida, including the Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, and Suwannee areas. Originally from the St. Pete, Tampa, and Bradenton area, Rob moved to the Big Bend about four years ago and fell in love with big seatrout fishing, regularly catching fish over 24 inches. In this conversation, he reveals his cold-weather strategies for consistently catching trophy spotted seatrout, the exact water temperatures that trigger the big fish bite, and why bigger baits are the key to targeting giants. If you've ever wondered how to find those deep winter holes or what it takes to land a 27-inch seatrout, this episode delivers the blueprint.
How To Reorganize Your Tackle Boxes | Plano Edge Flexbox Review | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 399
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide, tournament angler, and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, demonstrates a complete tackle organization overhaul using the new Plano Edge Flexbox system in this How 2 Tuesday episode. If you've ever struggled with old-style tackle dividers that required cutting and left jagged edges, or found yourself squinting through cloudy box lids trying to identify lures, this episode reveals a storage solution that changes everything. Tom walks through the step-by-step process of transitioning from the old Hydroflow boxes to Plano's new Edge series, showing exactly how the customizable divider system works and why the clear lid, one-handed latch, and built-in water wick make this the tackle box upgrade you didn't know you needed.
Tom Rowland | Accountability Systems That Make New Year's Resolutions Stick | TRP Ep. 398
In this Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland breaks down the critical missing piece most people overlook when setting New Year's resolutions: accountability. Drawing on principles from James Clear's Atomic Habits, Tom reveals why having the right accountability partners and systems makes it more difficult NOT to accomplish your goals than to accomplish them. He shares specific strategies for building accountability teams, explains why sharing your goals publicly creates powerful momentum, and offers a personal phone number where listeners can text him directly to join his accountability system. This isn't theory—it's a practical framework for making 2021 resolutions stick when most people quit by February.
Terysa & Nick (Sailing Ruby Rose) | Living Full Time On A Sailboat | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 397
Terysa and Nick of Sailing Ruby Rose quit their careers as a dentist and paramedic in 2015, sold everything they owned, bought a 1988 42-foot sailing catamaran for $200,000, and started living full time on the water. In this episode, they reveal the dreams that drove Nick to leave a comfortable dental practice, the emotional burnout that pushed Terysa away from paramedicine, and what it actually cost them to prepare Ruby Rose for extended cruising. You'll hear about the through-hull fitting failure that brought water into their boat while underway, how seasickness nearly derailed their plans, and why YouTube income now covers their $60,000 to $80,000 annual expenses. This isn't a romanticized sailing fantasy—it's an honest look at what works, what breaks, and what it takes to sustain this lifestyle long-term.
Tom Rowland (Solo) | How To Make The Perfect Barracuda Lure | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 396
In this solo How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom Rowland demonstrates how to customize floater-diver lures for barracuda fishing on shallow flats, a technique he learned from guide Mike Pollock in Key West. When winter cold fronts push tarpon, permit, and bonefish off the flats, barracudas become outstanding targets in two to three feet of water, offering explosive surface strikes, hard runs, and aerial displays that rival any game fish. Tom breaks down his complete process for modifying standard bass-style lures into deadly barracuda weapons, from removing diving lips to rigging wire leaders with haywire twists, creating a setup that triggers aggressive surface attacks while keeping fish hooked and healthy for release.
Aurelia Skipwith | Opening 4 Million Acres for Hunting & Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 395
Director Aurelia Skipwith served as the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under President Trump, bringing both a biology degree and a law degree to one of the most important conservation positions in the country. In this episode, she reveals how a city girl from Indianapolis became the woman responsible for opening over 4 million acres of public land for hunting and fishing access—more than 2.3 million of those acres opened in a single year. She discusses the hidden truth about who really funds conservation in America, why the duck stamp might be the most efficient conservation program ever created, and what the new acknowledgment on the 2020 duck stamp means for hunters and anglers nationwide.
Nick Biondiletti | How To Have Success Trapping Stone Crabs | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 394
Nick Biondiletti is a commercial stone crab fisherman based in the Florida Keys who comes from a commercial fishing family and traps stone crabs professionally throughout the season. In this episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Nick reveals the secrets behind successful stone crab trapping—from the surprising truth about what bait works best to the critical technique for removing claws that ensures crab survival and regrowth. You'll hear about the exact regulation changes happening this season, why clean traps catch exponentially better than dirty ones, and the specific method for handling crabs without getting crushed by claws that exert 14,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Nick also shares what happens when you reach into a trap full of crabs three hours after they're pulled—and how recreational fishermen in Florida can legally set up their own stone crab operation with just five traps per person.
Tom Rowland | New Year's Resolution Planning & Goal Setting Framework | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 393
In this solo Physical Friday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland shares his proven framework for setting and achieving New Year's resolutions for 2021. As a lifelong outdoorsman, fishing guide, and CrossFit athlete based in the Florida Keys, Tom knows what it takes to create lasting behavioral change. With 2020 coming to an end and people ready to leave a difficult year behind, Tom provides practical homework assignments to ensure your New Year's resolution actually sticks this time. He discusses the proper planning needed to hit the ground running on January 1, from determining your goal and understanding your why, to setting up an environment that makes success easier than failure. If you've gained weight in quarantine, fallen off your fitness routine, or have been putting off a major life goal, this episode gives you the roadmap to make 2021 different.
Cole Harrison | Sailing 1,000 Miles Solo to Live in Fiji | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 392
Cole Harrison is a Key West native who worked as a spearfishing and whale swim guide in Tonga before sailing across the Pacific from Tahiti to Fiji, where he now lives on the west coast pursuing kiteboarding, surfing, spearfishing, and offshore fishing. In this episode, Cole reveals what it's like to swim face-to-face with 40 to 50-ton humpback whales, how he sailed solo for 1,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean over two weeks, and why his cost of living in Fiji is just 10 to 15% of what it was in Key West. He opens up about the mental and physical challenges of solo sailing, the moment he almost gave up baseball for diving, and what it's really like to live a minimalist lifestyle on a remote island where you can catch dinner in 20 minutes.
Tom Rowland | How To Build The Ultimate Bay Boat - 2021 Yellowfin 24 CE | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 391
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and the Saltwater Experience TV show, walks through his brand new 2021 Yellowfin 24 CE bay boat in this detailed boat tour episode. From the Mercury v8 Verado 350 to the twin Power Pole Blades and three 50-gallon live wells, Tom reveals every single feature and customization he chose for fishing the Florida Keys. This isn't just a boat tour—it's a masterclass in understanding how weight, power, and fishing functionality come together. Tom explains why he chose lithium batteries that weigh one-fifth of traditional batteries, how the Carbon Edition construction allows him to go shallower and faster, and the specific reason he always runs twin electronics instead of one larger unit. If you've ever wondered what goes into building the ultimate bay boat for serious inshore fishing, this episode is essential.
Arctic Sailing to Svalbard: Inside the Making of 80 Degrees North Documentary
Explore the untamed Arctic through a groundbreaking documentary about sailing to 80 degrees latitude. Hear directly from Brady Trautman and Alex Blue about their 2.5-year journey capturing glaciers, beluga whales, and the raw beauty of the world's last frontiers—told in real-time through innovative "pay what's fair" distribution.