Bouncer Smith — A Legendary Life Of Fishing
Bouncer Smith shares fifty-two years guiding in Miami, from working head boats at 14 to Islamorada flats, world records, Kubera snappers, and a swordfish on fly with Marty Orostegui.
How You Can Make A Difference In The Fight For The Everglades | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 42
Captain Benny Blanco was in the podcast last week and returns to share how you can be involved in the fight for the Everglades. He gave four steps on what you can do and they are:
Benny Blanco - On The Front Lines In The Fight For The Everglades | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 41
Capt. Benny Blanco is a professional fishing guide out of Miami, Florida who works 300 days a year. In addition to a heavy fishing schedule, Benny is also a husband and father to his three girls. If that wasn't enough to fill up his schedule, Benny finds himself on the front lines in the fight for the Everglades. Recently, he was the recipient of a conservation award given by Captains For Clean Water and Costa.
Hunt Jennings — How To Start Whitewater Kayaking
Pro whitewater kayaker Hunt Jennings walks through how to get started in whitewater kayaking — finding a community, choosing the right beginner boat, and the safety skills to learn first.
Ethan Reeve — Density Training, Mindset, and the Champions Come in Pairs Philosophy
Coach Ethan Reeve — two-time NCAA All-American wrestler and elite strength coach — breaks down density training, partner-based culture, and the mindset philosophy behind championship-level athletes.
Peter Miller - Uncharted Waters
Peter Miller has done lots of stuff and you may know him from his TV show, Bass2Billfish, and has now started Uncharted Waters with Peter Miller.
How To Keep A Fishing Journal, Finding Fish Over And Over Again | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 36
“When journalling all you really need to note is 4 things, date, time, location and what you found.”
EP 35
Chad Conely is currently a trout entrepreneur and business owner. Overcoming poverty, Chad was able to join the Marines, receive a college degree, and design a life that he wants.
Brian Latimer - FLW Pro, Work Ethic, Following Your Dreams And Adversity Is Dope | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 33
“I started kind of researching sports psychology, in that process of researching people who are really good at the mind game of any kind of sports. I started noticing that most of the people that had the biggest impact in sports were dealing with the same things I did. They really had the worst situations possible and I realized they were doing really great things that were in a lot worse shape than I am.”
Jessica 'Dixie' Mills | Triple Crowner - AT, PCT, CDT Thru-Hiking | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 32
Jessica 'Dixie' Mills is a thru-hiker who completed the Triple Crown — the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. In Episode 32, she walks me through what it takes to complete all three.
How To Make A Difference In The Fight For The Everglades | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 32
Red Tide and algae blooms are having devastating effects on the marine ecosystem of SW Florida. Capt Daniel Andrews of Captains for Clean Water joins us for an update and instructions for how you can help. This is the most important episode we have ever published. Please take action, share this episode and encourage others to take action as well.
CA Richardson - Flats Class, Teaching, Family And Passion | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 31
CA Richardson is a professional angler and has hosted the television show, Flats Class, for over 10 years. As a masterful teacher, CA has expanded his influence on South Florida anglers by collaborating with Salt Strong to offer online courses in various subjects.
Robert Arrington | Building 844K Subscribers on YouTube | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 4
Robert Arrington is the creator of Deer Meat For Dinner, a YouTube channel with 844,000 subscribers covering hunting, fishing, and outdoor cooking from his home in Florida. Tom asked on social media for suggestions on who to interview next, and the overwhelming response was to track down Robert. What unfolds is a conversation about building one of the biggest outdoor YouTube channels from scratch, staying authentic while growing an audience, and what makes content resonate with millions of viewers. Robert reveals how he went from a regular Florida kid who loved hunting and fishing to becoming a full-time content creator, the business mechanics of YouTube that most people don't understand, and why conservation matters more than ever. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a massive following doing what you love, this episode pulls back the curtain.
Robert "RT" Trosset - 238 World Records, Leaving A Legacy And World Travel | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 29
Capt. Robert "RT" Trosset is a light-tackle fishing guide based out of Key West, Florida. Born and raised in East Central Florida and moving to Key West in 1974, Trosset quickly found a following among hardcore light-tackle anglers in the Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club, as well as serious world record chasers. To date, he's led anglers to 238 IGFA records on light-tackle and fly. RT was the first guide to lead anglers to over 100 records, and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Gamefish Association (IGFA).
Tom Rowland | How To Stay In Shape On The Road - Deck Of Cards Workout | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 25
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and Saltwater Experience TV show, reveals his 20-year solution to staying in shape while traveling for work. Whether you're on the road for fishing trips, business, or vacation, maintaining fitness consistency can derail even the most disciplined routines. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom shares the exact workout system he's used for two decades that requires no gym, no equipment you can't pack, and never gives you an excuse to skip a day. He breaks down why consistency matters more than perfection, how travel disrupts progress, and the simple tool that keeps him accountable anywhere in the world.
April Vokey - Living Her Life By A Strict Moral Code For No Regrets | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 27
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Primitive Travelers Survival Guide | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 26
I have five survival tips when traveling out of the country. While the main focus of the trip might be getting a good catch out on the water, being concerned and cautious of your health should be a top priority.
Joe Simonds — Creating Salt Strong to Fish for Happiness
Joe Simonds left financial services at 35 to build Salt Strong with his brother Luke. This conversation covers the hotel room decision, the pivot away from apparel, and why teaching fishing is the memory business.
Turner Rowland - EMT/Wilderness EMT Through NOLS, Working In National Parks And Guest Ranches | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 23
My oldest son, Turner, is almost 21. In his few short years since graduating high school, he has worked in Yellowstone National Park and as a wrangler at a guest ranch in Whitefish, MT. Recently, he graduated from an intensive one month course by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to earn his EMT and Wilderness EMT.
Jason Stemple - Steps To Become A Better Photographer Right Now | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 22
Jason Stemple is a professional photographer who works with me on Saltwater Experience, Into The Blue and Sweetwater shoots. Jason also does work for Buff, Yeti, Hawks Cay and many other companies in the fishing industry. His work is well received because he is able to capture the feeling of the moment and portraying the situation accurately.
Jamie Howard - Chasing Silver, Location X, Running The Coast - The Making Of Iconic Fishing Films | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 21
Howard Films is responsible for creating some of the most iconic fishing films in existence. Beginning with In Search of A Rising Tide with Andy Smith in the Bahamas, Howard films caught the eye of fishing fans and led him to create Chasing Silver, Location X, Andy's Return, Bass The Movie and most recently, Running the Coast.
Davis Bennett — Filmmaking For A New Generation
Davis Bennett is 21, has been fishing for two and a half years, and now shoots for one of the biggest fishing channels on YouTube. He talks about building a filmmaking career from scratch, working 60-hour weeks, and what he wants to shoot next.
Brad McLeod - Former Navy Seal Brad McLeod-Improve 1% Daily, Gratitude And Bringing Warrior Culture To Your Life For Success | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 19
Brad has a unique perspective to share, as his path to becoming a Navy SEAL included attending BUDs, completing Hell Week, but failing a math test that rolled him back into the fleet.
Captains For Clean Water Gives Action Items To Make A Huge Difference In The Future Of The Everglades | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 18
“This is an important time, and an important issue. Spare the ten minutes that Daniel has asked for, and it will go a long way.”
BlacktipH - Joshua Jorgensen - YouTube Fishing Sensation | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 17
“My audience is who I was before I moved down here…at the end of my video, if people want to go fishing, I did a good job.”
Robert Arrington - Deer Meat For Dinner | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 16
“Don’t worry about tomorrow, worry about today.”
Live Q&A With Tom | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 15
“I try to help others become a better fishermen, a better hunter, a better outdoorsman, a better at whatever. If I can help I’m happy to do so but I’d like to help as many people as we can all at the same time.”
Ryan Nitz - Turning His Passion Into His Profession - Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor Film Making | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 14
“I just want to hunt and fish and be happy with life and not really worry about too much…”
Derek DeYoung - Artist And Angler Living In Montana, Florida Keys And Northern Michigan | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 13
“Just putting yourself out there every day and just follow your heart as far as work is concerned.”
Captain Daniel Andrews - Leading The Charge To Save The Everglades | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 12
“We rely on guides and anglers to show the positive, and why we have something worth protecting.”
Matt Lawson - How SealFit Kokoro and 20x Supercharged His Life | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 11
"I definitely felt that. It's how I would frame that. One way I would say it would be, it's something bigger than myself at the end of the day. Also, another big takeaway is having that strong "Why?" "Why am I here? Why am I doing this?" Like starting that journey back in May of '13, "Why am I doing Kokoro? Why am I going down this path?" It was really from our family, our son being born. Also, for myself, just to get back in shape and stuff and I wanted something totally different. The SEALFit experience from 20X to Kokoro was a thousand times better than what I originally thought it was going to be. I would recommend it to anyone."
Bill Dance | America's Favorite Fisherman on Early Bass Tournaments & TV | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 10
Bill Dance is America's favorite fisherman, a legendary bass fishing icon, television host, and one of the most recognizable figures in the history of sport fishing. In this episode, Bill reveals how a television producer's casual suggestion changed his career forever, why he specifically recommended Jerry McInnis as his cameraman, and what they learned traveling together from tournament to tournament with Jerry teaching him to shoot film. He shares stories from the early days of bass tournaments, his transition from competitive fishing to television, and the mentors who shaped his journey spanning decades. This conversation uncovers the behind-the-scenes moments that built the Bill Dance legacy.
Tim Crockett — Rowing 3,000 Miles Across the Atlantic Alone
Tim Crockett rowed 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic in a 24-foot rowboat in 63 days. He talks about isolation, equipment failure, mental health, and the harrowing final two miles into Antigua.
Jason Stemple — Homeless to Living His Dream as a Fishing Photographer
Jason Stemple tells the full story of going from homeless ski bum in Colorado to one of the top fishing photographers in the outdoor industry, shooting for Saltwater Experience, Into the Blue, and Sweetwater.
Frank Smethurst — Adventure Fishing Comedies From Baja to Dubai
Frank Smethurst joins Tom to talk Running Down the Man, Eastern Rises, roosterfish in Baja, hosting TU TV, carp fishing as flats training, permit strategy, and his new Dubai on the Fly film.
Miles Burghoff Co-Host Of Sweetwater TV Show - Tom Rowland Podcast | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 6
On sponsorship: “As anglers, if you want to make a living as a pro-angler, you have to be in the mindset that you’re an ambassador. You’re not a tournament angler; they’re paying you to be an ambassador for the sport.”
Dr. Joe Martin — Rags to Riches to Ruin to Redemption
Dr. Joe Martin grew up in Liberty City, Miami, built a six-figure career by his twenties, lost it all, and found redemption through one mentor. His story of rags to riches to ruin to redemption — and the organization he built from it.
Clay Watson — Fishing Cuba, Torn Labrums, and What Makes a Great Guide
Clay Watson joins Tom to talk about his mothership fishing trip to Cuba's Gardens of the Queen, comparing it to the Florida Keys, and what separates a great guide from a good one.
Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 3
“Commit to it the night before, lay out your clothes, and know the workout you are going to do. Know what you are going to do before you walk into the gym, before you wake up, before you even go to bed. This makes all the difference in the world.”
