Rufus Wakeman | 30 Years of Billfish, FADs & Adventure | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 158
Rufus Wakeman is a lifelong angler born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, who started fishing at age five when his grandfather took him on a charter boat out of Lauderdale. What began as a childhood passion became a career and lifestyle, with Rufus fishing nearly every day for the last 30 years. In this conversation, Rufus reveals how 80% of the sailfish he catches come from one specific type of structure, shares the story of getting lost in the Guatemalan jungle while trying to navigate back to camp using only stars and landmarks, and explains how he found sailfish fishing in a landlocked country. If you're curious about billfish, FADs, or what it takes to turn fishing from a hobby into a life's work, this episode delivers.
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Jamie Howard is a filmmaker who produced iconic fishing films including Chasing Silver, Location X, Andy's Return, Bass the movie, and Running the Coast.
Crazy Alberto Knie | Near-Death Experience & Dedication to Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 80
Crazy Alberto Knie is a passionate angler on the Saint Croix Rods pro staff known for pursuing whatever fish turns his crank at any time of day or night with great precision. In this episode, Alberto shares his remarkable near-death experience from a car accident in Manhattan where he actually died for a few minutes and saw his life flash before his eyes. He reveals what he saw while floating in the air, how this experience changed his entire perspective on life, and why Tom says crazy is a word that the lazy use to describe the dedicated. This is a conversation about commitment, second chances, and what it means to truly live.
How to Be A Better Fishing Guide
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and Saltwater Experience, breaks down exactly how to become a better fishing guide in this detailed How To Tuesday episode.
Dawson Wheeler | Building Rock Creek & Monetizing Outdoor Passion | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 79
Dawson Wheeler is the co-owner of Rock Creek, an outdoor specialty retail shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and an advocate for protecting public lands and getting families outdoors. In this conversation, Tom Rowland—who has known about Dawson for over thirty years—sits down with Wheeler to discuss the real work behind building an outdoor business from the ground up. This isn't a story about following your dreams; it's about the hard pivot from dreaming to doing, and figuring out how to monetize passion without losing your mission. Dawson reveals specific forks in the road, failures that shaped success, and why there's a critical point where you have to stop dreaming and start making a living.
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Jeff Maggio, known as the Lunker Dog, is a Miami-based fishing expert who has mastered the art of keeping live shrimp alive for days after a fishing trip.
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Carter Andrews is the host of The Obsession of Carter Andrews and Legendary Catch on National Geographic, a professional angler who grew up in Tennessee and started as a trout fishing guide in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Tom Rowland | The 3-Step Fitness Framework That Prevents Burnout | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 144
In this solo Physical Friday episode, Tom Rowland breaks down his three-step framework for building a lasting fitness habit: consistency, accuracy, and intensity—in that exact order. Drawing from years of coaching outdoor enthusiasts who've gotten out of shape and want to get back in, Tom reveals why most people fail at building new fitness habits (hint: they skip straight to intensity) and how a methodical approach can get you back to doing the hunting, fishing, climbing, and outdoor activities you love deep into your seventies and eighties. If you've been on the couch and want to create a sustainable path back to fitness without burning out in two weeks, this episode lays out the exact roadmap.
Blair Wiggins | Clams Filter 50 Gallons Per Day For Water Quality | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 143
Blair Wiggins, known as 'The Mogan Man' from the popular fishing show Addictive Fishing, joins Tom Rowland to reveal his surprising new mission: improving water quality through clam farming. The Mosquito Lagoon fishing legend has pivoted from catching redfish on TV to cultivating millions of clams as natural water filters in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. In this conversation, Blair shares the scientific data behind why a single clam can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, the unexpected business model that's funding his conservation work, and why he believes clammers could be the key to restoring one of America's most diverse estuaries. You'll also hear the behind-the-scenes story of how Addictive Fishing almost didn't happen, and the moment Blair realized his platform could be used for something bigger than entertainment.
Tom Rowland | How To Anchor Over A Wreck (GPS Settings & Trolling Motor Tech) | Ep. 142
Tom Rowland, longtime host of Saltwater Experience and charter captain, tackles one of offshore fishing's most challenging skills: anchoring over a wreck. Whether you're five miles offshore or exploring deeper waters, wind and tide working against each other can make positioning your boat over structure feel impossible. In this How To Tuesday episode, Tom breaks down the exact GPS settings that make wreck anchoring easier, reveals why most anglers fail to establish a proper drift before dropping anchor, and explains the game-changing trolling motor technology that eliminates the guesswork entirely. If you've ever struggled to keep your boat over fish while other captains nail it on the first try, this 12-minute tutorial will change how you approach offshore structure fishing.
Hunter Jackson - Making His Dreams A Reality
Hunter Jackson is a young hunting guide who, at just 19 years old, drove 36 hours from his home to Montana to pursue his dream of becoming a professional hunting guide.
April Vokey - Living Her Life By A Strict Moral Code For No Regrets
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Running Down the Man is a fly fishing film from Felt Soul Media featuring Frank Smethurst and his crew taking a dune buggy down Baja beaches in search of roosterfish by foot on a fly rod while camping on the beach.
Hank Patterson | If The Bar Ain't High, I'm Your Guy | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 113
Hank Patterson is a comedic fishing personality who burst onto the fishing scene doing something different and catching lots of attention. His motto is 'If the bar ain't high, I'm your guy' and he brings humor and entertainment to the world of fly fishing. In this episode, Hank shares his unique approach to creating fishing content that breaks the mold, discusses his philosophy on taking kids camping, and reveals what happens when you introduce comedy into a traditionally serious sport. You'll hear about his unconventional strategies and why he believes in leaving certain children behind when heading into the wilderness.
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Meredith McCord is a World Class Angler, Global Missionary, Bird Hunter, and Triathlete. She developed a love for fishing, adventure and the outdoors through a strong bond with her father.
Bouncer Smith - The Art Of Giving Back | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 101
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EP 62 - Bouncer Smith - The Art Of Giving Back
Captain Bouncer Smith, a legendary South Florida charter captain with 52 years of experience, joins Tom Rowland to share his passion for giving back through fishing. Bouncer discusses Fish To Make A Difference, a program that takes sick children and their families out fishing, and his commitment to mentoring young people in the outdoors.
