Ceramic Coating for Your Boat: Is It Worth It?
I sit down with Zach McAllister from Salts Gone to answer whether a boat ceramic coating is worth it. We cover how the coating works at the microscopic level, why owners get little guidance after the sale, and how to maintain it so it keeps protecting your boat. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Release a Fish for Maximum Survival
I break down how to release a fish for maximum survival, using a great example from Richard Black of Blackfly Charters. Shorten the fight with heavy tackle, use a rubber landing net for the right species, and keep the fish in the water and untouched whenever you can. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Predict the Atlantic Palolo Worm Hatch
I break down how I predict the Atlantic palolo worm hatch in the Florida Keys, lining up the new or full moon, a deep negative tide, and sunset to time the best tarpon fishing of the year. It is not written in stone, but this is the recipe I use. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Take Your Kids Saltwater Fishing Without a Boat
I sit down with Mike Larkin to break down how to take your kids saltwater fishing without a boat. Seawalls all over Florida hold surprisingly good fishing, and we cover when to start, how to keep it fun, and why the weirdest little fish is the real trophy for a kid. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Estimate Tarpon Weight Without Taking the Fish Out of the Water
I sit down with Dr. Mike Larkin from the University of Miami to break down the improved formula for estimating tarpon weight from fork length and girth, plus a simple chart you can keep in the boat so you never have to take a giant tarpon out of the water. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
New Uses for the Palomar Knot: Tie Braid to a Bare Spool
I am in Venice, Louisiana with Anthony Randazzo, who shows new uses for the Palomar knot, including how to tie braid directly to a bare spinning reel spool. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Build the Perfect Cork Leader
I am in Venice, Louisiana with Anthony Randazzo as he walks through every knot in his popping cork leader, from the doubled braid above the cork to the sacrificial knot at the jig. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Cork Fishing 101 With Anthony Randazzo
I am in Louisiana with Anthony Randazzo, who teaches us how to pick exactly the right popping cork for the species and conditions. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Why Salt Is So Damaging and What to Do About It
I sit down with Zach McAllister of Salt's Gone to break down why salt destroys boats and gear, why a fresh-water rinse falls short, and how to truly protect your investment. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Bonefish Rig From the Late Capt. Joe Gonzalez
I replay my visit with the late Capt. Joe Gonzalez, a legendary Biscayne Bay guide, as he walks through his simple, deadly live-shrimp bonefish rig. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Catching Goliath Grouper in the Mangroves
Fresh off filming a goliath show, I break down how to target juvenile goliath grouper in the mangroves, from finding the pocket to bait, tackle, and fighting them off the roots. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Use the Internet to Become a Better Angler
I break down how I use the internet to fish better, from scouting flats on Google Earth to taking guide courses and finding my own spots. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Bay Boat vs. Skiff: Which Is Best for You?
My friend Mike Larkin and I break down bay boat vs. skiff, from poling and trolling motors to live wells, range, and family use, so you can decide which fits you. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Splash-Less Cast for the Perfect Presentation
I break down the splash-less cast, the spinning rod presentation that lands a shrimp or jig right next to a spooky fish with no splash. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Tricks to Fly Cast 130 Feet and More
I break down the tricks I use to fly cast 130 feet and more, from the double haul to shooting line on the back cast and making the leader unroll. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Choose the Best Boat for Your Fishing
A question I get all the time is how to pick the right boat. I break down why every boat is a compromise and how to match a skiff, bay boat, or offshore center console to what you actually want to do. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Mark Your Fly Line, Lefty Kreh's Method
Right after whipping a loop, I show you an old-school Lefty Kreh trick: how to mark your fly line with a Sharpie so you always know which line is which. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Whip a Loop in a Fly Line
I do some fly line maintenance and show you how to whip a loop in a fly line, the strongest connection I know to your backing and to your leader for big fish like tarpon. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Wade Fishing for Trophy Speckled Trout With Chris Bush
Chris Bush of The Speckled Truth joins me to break down wade fishing for trophy speckled trout, from gear and feeling the bottom to the stealth of wading and the Dirty 30 program. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Most Important Skill When Fly Fishing Off a Skiff
I make the case that fly line management, not casting, is the single most important skill when fly fishing off a skiff, and walk through exactly how to strip, reverse, and stretch your line for the one shot that counts. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Rodrigo Salas | How to Stay Healthy on Remote Fishing Trips | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 548
Rodrigo Salas from Untamed Angling shares essential health and safety tips for remote Amazon fishing trips, including bug truth, bullet ants, and hypothermia risks.
Ott DeFoe | Boat Positioning Secrets for Pressured Fish | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 539
Professional bass angler and Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe reveals why boat positioning is the most overlooked skill in fishing—whether you're targeting bass in shallow boat docks or pressured fish on offshore ledges.