Posts by Tom Rowland
Mark The Shark Returns: Shark Hunting, Controversy & Conservation | Tom Rowland Podcast #885

Legendary shark hunter Mark 'The Shark' Quartiano joins Tom Rowland in Episode #885 for a bold, controversial deep dive into shark fishing, conservation, and the future of our oceans. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Waypoint TV — all episodes are now back on the Saltwater Experience YouTube channel.

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How to Set Up Your Lowrance to Monitor Trolling Motor Battery Life (Like a Fuel Gauge)

Learn how pro angler Tom Rowland sets up his Yellowfin 24 CE with a Power-Pole MOVE trolling motor and Lithium Pros battery to maximize efficiency and power management. In this step-by-step walkthrough, Tom shows how to configure a Lowrance display using NMEA 2000 to monitor real-time battery data — including voltage and time remaining — like a fuel gauge for your trolling motor. Perfect for live baiting tarpon at sunset or fishing all day, this setup ensures you never run out of juice when it matters most.

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Red Snapper Regulations Explained: What NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck Wants Anglers to Know in 2025

What determines how long red snapper season is? Andy Strelcheck explains the science, politics, and policy behind one of the most debated regulations in fishing.

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2025 Red Snapper Season — Why ‘Red Snapper Near Me’ & ‘Red Snapper Quota’ Searches Are Spiking

Everyone knows private anglers catch red snapper. But how many? Andy Strelcheck, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator, reveals why measuring that impact is NOAA’s biggest challenge in the Gulf.

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The Red Snapper Data Divide: Why Anglers See Fish—and NOAA Says They’re Rebuilding

If snapper are everywhere, why is the season so short? NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck explains the science behind the controversial data—and why perception isn’t the same as population recovery.

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The Rod Holder Never Sleeps: Captain David Cohen's #1 Tarpon Hookset Tactic

Captain David Cohen’s counterintuitive “Rod Holder Hookset” approach lands more fish, saves leaders, and puts tarpon in the boat.

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Why Captain David Cohen Fishes 7 Rods for Tarpon—Maybe You Should Too?

Captain David Cohen doesn’t just fish tarpon—he engineers every hookup. His 7-rod spread from a 21-foot bay boat is unlocking doubles and triples like clockwork.

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The Red Snapper Reality Check: Inside the Data, Decisions, and Debate with NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck

Tom Rowland sits down with NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck to unpack the red snapper debate—what the science says, what anglers believe, and where the truth lies.

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7 Elite Tactics Captain David Cohen Uses to Dominate Miami Tarpon Fishing

From multi-rod setups to 24-foot leaders and palming drag: What every serious tarpon angler can learn from Captain David Cohen.

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When Your Mind Breaks: The System That Helped Zapata Survive 7,100 Pull-Ups

When you're 8 hours into 7,100 pull-ups, your mind can't be trusted. Discover how Enrique Zapata uses his team to outsource decision-making during extreme world record attempts, ensuring safety, focus, and elite performance under crushing physical and mental stress.

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How Enrique Zapata Completed 7,100 Pull-Ups: The Science Behind His World Record

Enrique Zapata transformed from overweight alcoholic to breaking a world record with 7,100 pull-ups in 12 hours. Discover the science, biohacks, and mental training behind his extreme human performance — including nasal breathing, fascia conditioning, palm cooling, and recovery protocols.

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From Overweight Alcoholic to World Record Pull-Ups: How David Goggins Inspired Enrique Zapata’s Extreme Transformation

Enrique Zapata went from obese, alcoholic, and hypertensive to breaking multiple pull-up world records, inspired by David Goggins’ book Can’t Hurt Me. Discover the mindset, biohacks, and training science behind his extreme transformation and the power of service over ego.

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