Eye Splice vs. Bimini Twist: Which Is Stronger?
Re-spooling fly reels with 70lb Cortland hollow-core backing, I tested a spliced eye loop against a Bimini twist. The eye splice maxed the scale past 53 pounds; the Bimini broke at 39. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Pack for a Trip to the Seychelles
I packed for a bucket-list fishing trip to the Seychelles under a brutal 33-pound bag limit for the bush flight to Providence Atoll. Here's how I cut gear down and still made room for the flies that mattered. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Strongest Way to Connect Wire to Fluorocarbon
I tested two ways to join solid wire to fluorocarbon: a haywire twist to a swivel with a uni knot, and an Albright tied straight to the wire. The swivel route won at 74% vs 55%. Strongest vs fastest. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Will an Instagram Knot Beat the Non-Slip Mono Loop?
I tested a viral Instagram knot, a double-overhand twist on the non-slip mono loop, with over a million views. It broke at just 74%, weaker than the original. The extra turn took strength away. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Uni Knot vs. the San Diego Jam
It's a West Coast versus East Coast battle: the uni knot against the San Diego jam. On 20lb Daiwa J-Braid fluoro, the uni edged it out 20.24 to 20.08 pounds. Both are excellent. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Double Figure 8 vs. the Non-Slip Mono Loop: Loop Knot Battle
I tie and break-test Steve Huff's double figure 8 against the non-slip mono loop. The non-slip wins on strength at 100.13% vs 77.2%, but the figure 8 still pulls the straightest. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Which Is Stronger? Manufacturer's Welded Loop vs. the Nail Knot Loop
I test the manufacturer's welded loop on a fly line against a loop I built myself with nail knots. The welded loop didn't just win, it was stronger than the line. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Tom Rowland | Best Loop Knots: Steve Huff vs Homer Rhode Strength Test | Ep. 957
Tom Rowland tests the Steve Huff Double Figure Eight vs Homer Rhode loop knot. Learn which knot is stronger for saltwater fishing and when to use each one.
The Battle of the Beginner Knots Pt. 2: Palomar vs. Improved Clinch
In part two of the beginner knot battle, I tie and break-test the Palomar against the improved clinch. The Palomar edges it out at 91.36% versus 85.15%. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Battle of the Beginner Knots: Palomar vs Clinch
I put the two knots most of us learned first, the Palomar and the clinch knot, head to head and broke them, and the Palomar wins at 91.36 percent to 89 percent. Plus the lubrication step that protects your knot strength. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Mastering Light Tackle Fishing With the Pump and Wind Technique
I coach you through the pump and wind technique for landing big fish on light tackle, from the circle-hook set to palming the spool and releasing pressure on a surge, using a real fish I hooked at Bahia Honda. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How You Made This the #1 Fishing Podcast of 2024
This is my thank-you for making the Tom Rowland Podcast the number one fishing podcast of 2024 on Feedspot, after six years and 946 episodes, plus exactly how you can shape the guests and topics going forward. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Tom Rowland | How To Win A Florida Keys Fishing Trip | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 944
Tom Rowland announces the Hook Holiday Escape giveaway—win Hook clothing, Hawks Cay Resort stay, and a fishing trip in the Florida Keys.
How to Watch Waypoint TV on Your Smart TV | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 942
Tom Rowland shows you exactly how to watch Waypoint TV on VIZIO and Samsung Smart TVs. Step-by-step guide to accessing outdoor content on your television.
Tom Rowland | The Best Rig for Permit Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 940
Tom Rowland reveals the best rig setup for permit fishing in the Florida Keys in this How2Tuesday episode.
Never Get Ripped Off Abroad
I share the habits that keep you from getting ripped off when you travel to fish abroad, from knowing the exchange rate to settling prices and tips up front and using arranged transportation. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Don't Forget These Essentials When Traveling
I run through the travel essentials anglers most often forget, from medications and chargers to backup tackle and a smart carry-on plan, so a small oversight never costs you a fishing day. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How To Never Get Sick While Traveling
I bring in travel-fishing author Elliott Stark for his best tips on avoiding illness on a fishing trip, from packing the right medication to being smart about food, water, and seasickness patches. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Strongest Way to Connect Wire to Fluorocarbon
I break and test two ways to join solid wire to fluorocarbon, a double haywire twist into a swivel versus an Albright knot, and share the exact breaking strengths so you can choose strength or speed. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Only Wire Knot You Need: The Haywire Twist
I show you the one wire connection every angler chasing toothy fish needs, the haywire twist, including how I tie it with pliers and the tag-end trick that keeps it from cutting your hand. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Tom Rowland | I Answer Your Fishing Questions | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 928
In this solo episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom Rowland—professional fishing guide in the Florida Keys and host of this show—answers questions sent directly from listeners via the text thread at (305) 930-7346.
How To Know If You Are Dragging Your Anchor
I sit down with Captain Harley Hunt to break down a simple GPS waypoint method for knowing if you are dragging anchor, plus how scope and chain keep you holding. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.