How to Start and Monetize Your Own Podcast | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 423
In this How 2 Tuesday solo episode, Tom Rowland shares his firsthand experience starting and monetizing a podcast after receiving an influx of questions from listeners inspired by his conversation with Dave Stewart from Wet Fly Swing. Tom addresses the three major barriers that nearly stopped him from starting his own show: not knowing the technical process, confusion about what gear to buy, and uncertainty about monetization. Whether you're a fishing guide, realtor, hunting guide, or anyone with a business who wants to communicate directly with potential customers, this episode breaks down exactly how to shortcut the frustrating learning curve Tom experienced over a year and a half of hesitation.
How to Change Fly Lines & Label Reels for Tarpon Season | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 420
Tom Rowland walks through the complete process of changing fly lines on reels and labeling them properly for tarpon season in the Florida Keys. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom demonstrates his specific method for marking fly lines with Sharpie using Lefty Kreh's trick, explains why the stickers that come on fly lines almost always fail, and reveals his label maker technique for creating identification tags that actually stay on your reels. You'll see exactly how to avoid putting weight forward lines on backwards, how to create the proper loop-to-loop connection with Bimini twists, and why knowing which line is on which reel becomes critical when you're running eight identical Abel reels with different line weights.
Tom Rowland | Backcast Presentation - A Fundamental Saltwater Fly Fishing Skill | Ep. 417
In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom Rowland—a professional saltwater fly fishing guide with decades of experience in the Florida Keys—breaks down one of the most critical yet overlooked skills in saltwater fly fishing: backcast presentation. Most fly fishermen master the forward cast but struggle when the wind shifts or when fish appear at 1 o'clock instead of 11 o'clock. Tom reveals why the ability to present a fly accurately on the backcast is not optional—it's mandatory for success in saltwater. He shares specific positioning techniques, explains why you're stronger pulling than pushing, and details how this one skill separates tournament winners from frustrated anglers. Tom even shares a Christmas Island story where 90% of his fish came from backcast presentations because of consistent right-hand wind.
Tom Rowland | Teaching Kids To Cast With The Ring Game | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 414
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide, TV host of Saltwater Experience, and podcast host, teaches a simple casting drill he used to keep his sons Turner and Hayden engaged in fishing when they were very young. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom reveals the Ring Game—a practice technique that transformed his kids from beginners into accurate casters while teaching life lessons about perfect practice. He shares how this drill works with a quarter ounce weight, a canal or swimming pool, and how it progresses from basic accuracy to speed drills that helped his boys excel not just in fishing, but in wrestling and schoolwork too. If you've got young kids and want to keep them hooked on fishing even when the fish aren't biting, this fifteen-minute episode delivers a practical system you can start using today.
Tom Rowland | How To Use Teasing In Jacks To Your Advantage | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 411
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys who specializes in sight fishing, fly fishing, and jack crevalle techniques. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, he reveals a powerful technique that most anglers overlook: using hookless teaser lures to locate schools of jacks and bring them into casting range. Whether you're a novice caster struggling with distance, a fly fisherman looking to increase hookups, or a guide searching for new productive spots, Tom breaks down exactly why you'd fish without hooks, which lures work best, and how to execute the presentation that drives jacks absolutely crazy. This tactical breakdown could transform how you approach jack fishing in channels, flats, and coastal waters.
Ben Crawford | Getting Your Kids Into The Outdoors | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 408
Ben Crawford is the author of '2,000 Miles Together,' which documents his family of eight's journey hiking the entire Appalachian Trail with their youngest child being just two years old. His family became one of the largest families to complete the Appalachian Trail together, and Ben now shares insights on parenting, adventure, and getting families into the outdoors through his YouTube channel 'Fight for Together' and social media. In this episode, Ben reveals the surprising decision he gave his 15-year-old son in the middle of their record-breaking hike, how a book about ultra marathons transformed his family's entire relationship with the outdoors, and why the traditional parenting tactics of threats and bribes actually backfire in the long run. This isn't just another outdoor adventure story—it's a masterclass in getting resistant kids to choose adventure themselves.
Dave Stewart | How To Start Your Own Podcast | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 405
Dave Stewart is the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast, one of the top fly fishing podcasts approaching nearly 200 episodes and a million downloads. He also runs Outdoors Online and offers a 30-day podcast challenge that walks aspiring podcasters through every step of launching their own show. In this How To Tuesday episode, Dave reveals the exact microphone he recommends for under $70, explains why niching down multiple times is the secret to podcast growth, and shares how he's landed some of the biggest names in business on his shows despite starting small. If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but didn't know where to begin, this episode breaks down the entire process from equipment to guest outreach.
Tom Rowland | Eating Healthy On The Boat | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 404
Tom Rowland is the host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, a competitive angler, CrossFit enthusiast, and charter captain based in the Florida Keys who has experimented extensively with keto, paleo, zone, and RP Strength diet plans while spending long days on the water. In this solo Physical Friday episode, Tom reveals his exact strategies for maintaining strict diet protocols on fishing trips when everyone else is eating pub subs and cookies. He shares the specific meals he packs, the surprising pre-cooked products that actually work, and why he's become known as the pariah on TV show filming days. If you've ever struggled to stick with a nutrition plan while spending hours on a boat, Tom's practical approach will change how you think about lunch on the water.
Mobile Rigging Station for Your Boat | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 402
In this How 2 Tuesday episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland shares a practical solution for organizing fishing tackle on his new Yellowfin 24 CE carbon boat. After discovering that his perfectly organized lean post tackle station kept getting buried under rain gear, jackets, and personal items during charters in the Florida Keys, Tom developed a mobile rigging station using a specific Plano Edge plastic box. This simple modification transformed his on-the-water efficiency by creating a portable workstation with all essential rigging tools, leader material, hooks, and terminal tackle that can move anywhere on the boat.
Tom Rowland | How To Build The Ultimate Bay Boat - 2021 Yellowfin 24 CE | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 391
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and the Saltwater Experience TV show, walks through his brand new 2021 Yellowfin 24 CE bay boat in this detailed boat tour episode. From the Mercury v8 Verado 350 to the twin Power Pole Blades and three 50-gallon live wells, Tom reveals every single feature and customization he chose for fishing the Florida Keys. This isn't just a boat tour—it's a masterclass in understanding how weight, power, and fishing functionality come together. Tom explains why he chose lithium batteries that weigh one-fifth of traditional batteries, how the Carbon Edition construction allows him to go shallower and faster, and the specific reason he always runs twin electronics instead of one larger unit. If you've ever wondered what goes into building the ultimate bay boat for serious inshore fishing, this episode is essential.
Captain Brandon Simmons | How To Use Sand Balls To Improve Your Offshore Fishing | Ep. 389
Captain Brandon Simmons is a fishing guide based at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys, specializing in reef fishing techniques including mutton snapper fishing using sand ball chumming methods. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Brandon reveals why most reef fishermen are only chumming the top three or four feet of the water column—and missing the trophy fish waiting on the bottom. He walks through his exact sandball mixing technique, explains the critical consistency that makes it work, and shares why a simple gaff is better than any fancy mixing tool. If you've been putting out a chum bag and wondering why you're only catching yellows, this conversation will change your offshore game.
Scott Shemtoff | How To Prepare Your Boat For The Winter | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 380
Scott Shemtoff, a representative of Empire Covers who attended the University of Miami, joins the Tom Rowland Podcast to break down the critical steps for winterizing and protecting your boat from UV damage, salt air, and environmental debris. Whether you're in the Florida Keys facing year-round sun exposure or preparing for a cold-weather shutdown in northern climates, Scott reveals why battery maintenance can actually kill your batteries if done wrong, how the wrong boat cover fabric can cost you thousands in upholstery damage, and the surprising new mooring cover system that lets you secure your boat while it's still in the water. This episode answers the most common winterization questions from the TRP audience with actionable advice you can use this season.
Tom Rowland | How To Catch Juvenile Goliath Grouper In The Mangroves | Ep. 377
Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and Saltwater Experience TV show, shares his expert techniques for targeting juvenile goliath groupers in mangrove shorelines in this solo How 2 Tuesday episode. Drawing from years of inshore fishing experience in the Florida Keys, Tom reveals why most anglers never catch these fish even when they're standing right on top of them, the precise casting techniques that make the difference between zero fish and double-digit days, and why your bass fishing tackle might actually be better than your tarpon rod for this fishery. If you've ever wondered how to consistently find and catch 20-40 pound goliath groupers in shallow water, this episode breaks down the exact spots, baits, and presentation methods that turn occasional encounters into productive sessions.
Tom Rowland | How To Choose A Landing Net For Saltwater Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 368
Tom Rowland is a professional fishing guide, tournament angler, and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast who specializes in saltwater fishing techniques for permit, bonefish, redfish, snook, and cobia. In this How To Tuesday episode, Tom breaks down exactly how to choose the right landing net for saltwater fishing, covering net size, folding mechanisms, handle length, and netting material selection. He reveals why certain nets can shorten a permit fight by fifteen minutes, which fish you should never put in a net, and the one net design that allows you to land 100-pound fish from a small skiff without bending the handle.
Tom Rowland | Why Sink Rate Matters More Than Fly Pattern for Bonefish | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 362
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, breaks down the essential considerations for selecting bonefish flies in this How 2 Tuesday episode. Drawing from decades of experience fly fishing for bonefish from the Florida Keys to Christmas Island and the Seychelles, Tom reveals why most anglers focus on the wrong factors when choosing flies, the critical variable that determines success or failure on every cast, and the specific sink rates you need in your box to handle every fishing situation you'll encounter on the flats.
Tom Rowland | How To Choose The Best Spinning Rod For Inshore Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 359
In Episode 359 of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom Rowland, a Florida Keys fishing guide, breaks down exactly how to choose the best spinning rod for inshore saltwater fishing. If you're fishing the Florida Keys for redfish, snook, baby tarpon, bonefish, and permit, there's one specific rod setup that will cover nearly every situation you'll encounter. Tom reveals his exact length, line designation, and tip flex recommendations that have proven themselves across thousands of days on the water. He also explains why certain specialty rods exist and when you actually need them versus when you can stick with one battle-tested setup.
Tom Rowland | Picking The Right Fly Rod - How 2 Tuesday | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 356
When you're ready to start fly fishing, the overwhelming array of rod lengths, line weights, and action speeds can stop you before you even begin. Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and experienced fishing guide, cuts through the confusion with straightforward recommendations for both freshwater and saltwater environments. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom reveals the exact rod specifications that will serve you for years, why a five weight is the battle axe of freshwater fly fishing, and the critical difference between what worked in saltwater reels a decade ago versus what's available today. If you've been waiting for a simple answer to "what fly rod should I buy," this is the episode that will get you on the water.
Tom Rowland | How to Skip a Lure Under Bushes and Docks | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 353
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, breaks down the specific gear, technique, and practice methods for skipping lures under mangroves and docks to target snook and other inshore species in this How 2 Tuesday episode. From choosing the right seven-foot rod to understanding why 14-15 inches of fluorocarbon leader matters, Tom reveals the precise setup that transforms this challenging technique into a fish-catching machine. He explains how line speed determines success, why braid makes all the difference, and the practice routine that will have you threading lures into impossible spots where big snook hide.
Tom Rowland | How to Spool a Daiwa Certate 4000 Spinning Reel | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 350
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, unboxes and spools the Daiwa Certate 4000 spinning reel in this How 2 Tuesday episode. This high-end reel is his choice for permit fishing, and Tom walks through every step from opening the case to putting 175 yards of 20 pound braided line on the spool. You'll learn why he starts with monofilament backing instead of tying directly to the spool, how to tie a proper double uni knot connection, and what makes a line winder worth using even when you could spool it yourself for free. If you've ever wondered whether the tackle shop's $5 spooling fee is worth it, or if you're planning to spool your own high-end reels at home, this episode shows you exactly what to do.
Tom Rowland | Safety Gear Every Guide Should Carry | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 347
Tom Rowland, a professional fishing guide based in the Florida Keys and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, breaks down the essential safety gear every guide should carry on their boat in this How 2 Tuesday episode. Drawing from years of guiding clients on the water, Tom reveals the most common equipment failures that strand boaters—and the simple, inexpensive solutions that can save your day or even your life. From dead batteries to lost communication, he shares the specific backup systems and tools that separate prepared captains from those who get stuck calling for expensive tows. This isn't theoretical gear-list padding—it's what actually goes wrong out there and what you need to have ready.
Tom Rowland | Permit Fishing With Live Crab - Circle Hooks & Hook Placement | Ep. 341
Tom Rowland, professional fishing guide and host of the Tom Rowland Podcast, demonstrates permit fishing techniques with live crab alongside Captain Scott Brown in the Florida Keys. In this How 2 Tuesday episode, Tom reveals the circle hook technique that increased his permit hookup rate from 50% to 95%, the exact method for hooking a crab to keep it alive longer, and the specific gear setup he relies on for targeting one of saltwater's most challenging species. Whether you're fishing the Keys or anywhere permit are found, this breakdown of rigging, hook placement, and tackle selection will change how you approach these fish with live bait.
Trackback Feature On Simrad - Ft Scott Walker
Captain Scott Walker is a Florida Keys fishing guide and electronics expert who specializes in Simrad marine electronics.
High Chirp Vs Low Chirp and Downscan for Inshore and Offshore Fishing With Scott Walker
Captain David Cohen is a South Florida fishing guide who has been fishing the waters of Miami and Biscayne Bay for over thirty years, specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing from North Biscayne Bay to Government Cut.
