How to Catch a Grand Slam | The Strategy Most Guides Miss | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 527
The biggest challenge to catching a grand slam is having the discipline to leave fish that are actively biting to pursue the other species needed to complete the slam.
Sun Protection On The Water | Sunscreen Or No Sunscreen? | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 524
Tom Rowland, a professional fishing guide in the Florida Keys and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, shares his hard-earned sun protection strategies developed over decades of guiding in intense tropical sun conditions.
Tom Rowland | How Your Inner Voice Controls Athletic Performance | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 523
Your inner monologue directly impacts workout intensity and commitment level. When you approach a challenging workout with negative self-talk like "this is going to be terrible," you limit your performance before you start.
Sam Milazzo | Get Your Live Bait DEEPER With Belly Hooking | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 518
Sam Milazzo is an experienced saltwater angler who joins Tom Rowland at Hawks Cay to demonstrate the belly hooking method for getting pilchards and other live baits deeper without using lead weights.
Sam Milazzo | How To Hook A Sailfish Ft. Record Holder | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 515
Sam Milazzo is a fishing captain in the Florida Keys who set a Keys record by catching 76 sailfish in a single day, approaching the Atlantic record of 84.
How 2 Tuesday - Lure Selection Ft. Justin Napior
Florida Keys guide Justin Napier reveals his simple lure selection system: 2 lure types, 2 colors for snook, reds, tarpon & trout.
Captain Jonathan Moss | Black Drum Fishing 101 | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 497
Captain Jonathan Moss is a fishing guide on Florida's Space Coast who specializes in inshore fishing, particularly targeting black drum around the bridges and flats of East Central Florida.
How 2 Tuesday - Hoot Owl - WHAT is it? HOW to comply and WHY?
Hoot owl restrictions close rivers to fishing from 2 PM to midnight during extreme heat when water temperatures exceed 73 degrees for three consecutive days or water levels drop critically low.
Tom Rowland | 5 Keys to Being a Successful Professional Fishing Guide | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 482
Tom Rowland shares decades of hard-earned lessons from guiding in the Florida Keys, including professionalism, communication, patience, and hard work.
Tom Rowland | How to Quickly Assess Your Angler's Skill Level | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 479
Guides stop at a close-by spot early in the trip and have the angler make a few casts, watching how they hold the rod, their casting power and accuracy, and whether they can handle distance or wind conditions.
Drills For Saltwater Fly Casting | How 2 Tuesday | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 473
Tom Rowland reveals why 30-50 feet of accurate fly casting beats 100 feet for bonefish and tarpon. Learn the two-target drill and ready position for saltwater success.
Tom Rowland | How to Keep Live Shrimp Alive Overnight | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 470
Tom Rowland, experienced fishing guide and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast from the Florida Keys, shares his proven method for keeping live shrimp alive overnight in this How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Tom Rowland | How To Tie A Bonefish Leader Using Lefty Kreh's Method | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 467
Start with four feet of 50-pound fluorocarbon matched to your fly line diameter, then use blood knots to connect two feet of 30-pound, one foot of 20-pound, and finally two feet of 15-pound tippet.
Nick Biondoletti | Shoot Better Fishing Videos | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 464
Nick Biondoletti is the producer of Guides and Tides and a cameraman for both Into the Blue and Saltwater Experience, bringing years of hands-on experience in fishing videography to the table.
Hayden Rowland | Last-Minute NOLS Trips & Summer Jobs Out West | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 461
Hayden Rowland is Tom Rowland's middle son who attends Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, an avid outdoorsman who completed a month-long NOLS expedition in Alaska involving backpacking and sea kayaking.
Tom Rowland | How To Be A Rockstar Fishing Guide | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 458
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys with decades of experience guiding clients for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and other saltwater species.
How To Release Fish for Maximum Survival | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 452
The best method is to use an offshore-style dehooker to remove the hook without ever touching the fish or taking it out of the water.
Tom Rowland | The PERFECT Tarpon Bridge Fishing Setup | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 446
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys and the host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and Saltwater Experience TV show.
Tom Rowland | How To Store Tarpon Flies & Jigs So They Swim Perfectly | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 441
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide, tournament angler, and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, and in this How 2 Tuesday episode, he reveals his proven system for storing tarpon flies, bonefish flies, and jigs using plastic sleeves and Plano Edge tackle boxes to keep them swimming perfectly. If your tarpon flies aren't getting eaten after multiple follows, or your bonefish jigs aren't swimming right, the culprit might not be your presentation—it might be how you're storing them. Tom breaks down why traditional foam fly boxes are destroying your flies, which plastic sleeves from Johnson Bag Company he uses, and why the restrictor technology in Plano Edge boxes protects your hooks from rust. This tactical episode could be the difference between hookups and frustration.
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.
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.
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 | 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.
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.