While at ICAST, I had a young guide approach me and ask for some advice—how do you deal with people who are actively trying to put you and your business down? This could be at the dock, in the bait shop or fly shop or even on social media.
I have dealt with this throughout my career and did have some advice.
Do you fight back or take a different approach?
Listen to today’s episode and let me know your opinion by texting 305-930-7346
Read MoreThe Knot Wars continue with a battle between two important saltwater fishing knots, the spider hitch and the Bimini twist both used to double the line without losing strength.
Many think that the Bimini Twist is a difficult knot (it’s not) and look for an easier way. The Spider Hitch is easier to follow and today we will test it to see if it is as strong as the Bimini Twist. Properly managing your tackle and improving it is part of controlling the controllable, which is a key to becoming a great angler. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.
https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThe Knot Wars rage on and this week we take two similar knots face off, the Albright and the Alberto. This is staying with the theme from last weeks battle about seeing if small improvements to your knots can have a noticeable performance impact. Properly managing your tackle and improving it is part of controlling the controllable, which is a key to becoming a great angler. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThis week on How 2 Tuesday we continue our Knot Wars and this time around a third faction joins the battle…with surprising results. I am testing The Clinch, The Improved Clinch and the Trilene on a next tech Force Tester. In this three knot battle, I want to see if the small improvements with each knot make a substantial difference. A key to being a great angler is what I have been saying throughout this entire series—control the controllable. The best way to do that is properly prepare your tackle, test it, tinker and refine it. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThe Knot War continues and this week we move to a different front…line to lure. In this first battle of the war, I’m going to be testing the Improved Clinch against the Palomar. We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. As I said throughout this knot war, the most important part of being a great fisherman is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle, testing it, tinkering with it and refining it.
If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThis week on How 2 Tuesday, our knot war concludes in a battle between the FG Knot and the Double Uni in the finals of the braid to fluorocarbon connection.
We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. As I said throughout this knot war, the most important part of being a great fisherman is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle, testing it, tinkering with it and refining it.
If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThis week on How 2 Tuesday, our knot war continues, this time around we have a bout between the FG and J Knot. We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. As I said last week, the most important part of being a great fisherman is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.
https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreThe best Captains control the controllable. One of the most controllable factors in fishing is knot strength. We can practice our knots off the water and test them on a Force Tester or Scale to get accurate data on which knot consistently tests higher than another. This not only allows you to tie the strongest knots possible but also to have confidence in your abilities and know exactly how hard you can pull. On today’s episode I will test two popular knots for attaching braid to fluorocarbon without a bimini twist. The Slim Beauty vs the Double Uni.
I think we should do a series of knot battles to determine the best and strongest knots. Text 1-305-930-7346 to give me your suggestions on which knots should battle each other to determine which is the strongest.
Read MoreThis year there have been an increasing number of shark attacks on tarpon in the Florida Keys. In this episode, I break down five important steps to avoid your tarpon falling prey to bull sharks or hammerheads. We have unfortunately seen a number of shark attacks recently, and all responsible anglers should try to do everything they can do to prevent tarpon from being eaten by the tax man. Breaking off the fish of a lifetime might be the only option in some cases to allow it to survive. Do you have anything specific that you do to keep tarpon from being attacked by sharks? Shoot me a text and let me know 305-930-7346
Read MoreZach McAllister is back on the podcast to tell us all about how zinc works and when it is time to replace it on your boat. We go into the details of how the water acts as a conductor for metals and why the corrosion is more attracted to zinc. We also discuss how you can look at a zinc and determine whether it is still protecting your boat, or if it is time for a new one. Also, how docking next to a rust bucket can affect your zincs and vessel. If you want to check out some of Zach’s products, go to https://saltsgone.com/
Read MoreZach McAllister of Salts Gone comes on the podcast this week to talk about ceramic coating. We go over how it works, how to protect it, how to prevent damage to it, and more. Ceramic coating is an expensive investment, and if you are putting the money into your boat you want to make sure that you are cleaning it correctly and preventing damage. Zach is an expert in understanding chemical reactions in relation to salt and protecting boats. If you want to check out some of his product, go to https://saltsgone.com/
Read MoreWith more and more research being done on fish, we are quickly learning how much we can help the fish by giving them a safe release. Richard Black is one of the best guides in the keys and he recently posted a video on using a dehooker, usually used for offshore bait fishing. In this episode we break down why this is such a good tool to release inshore gamefish. If you want a dehooker like Richard uses, you can pick one up at Tackle Direct.
Read MoreThe Atlantic Palolo Worm hatch is upon us!
Many questions come in about how to predict when it is going to happen. In this episode I go back on my notes from the past 30 years and give you all my best observations about how to predict when this hatch is going to happen. Some anglers are trying to hit it and others are trying to avoid it. What do you think about the Palolo worm hatch? Do you have any other observations about it? Text me and let me know 305-930-7346
Read MoreDr. Mike Larkin is back on the podcast to tell us about how you can have a great day on the water by taking your kids to public sea walls to fish. This requires no boat and is a great and inexpensive way to introduce your kids to the sport. In this episode we go over where to find public sea walls, what to bring, and what you can expect to catch. If you liked this episode, be sure to check out our other podcasts with Mike!
Read MoreDr. Mike Larkin is back on the podcast to help us better be able to estimate the weight of tarpon that we catch. Many people have been using “the woods equation” for a long time, but that equation can actually under estimate the weight of your tarpon by up to 15 percent. Mike explains an improved formula that more accurately estimates the weight of a tarpon. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe because we have more episodes with Mike coming soon. For the tarpon weight calculator and card, go to https://www.bonefishtarpontrust.org/tarpon-weight-calculator/
Read MoreAnthony Randazzo owns Paradise - Plus lodge in Venice LA. Today, he joins the podcast to show us some new uses for an old standby knot. The Palomar knot has always been considered one of the strongest ways to tie a hook or lure to the end of the line. But today, Anthony shows us how to tie it on a bare spinning reel spool. This is a really good trick because it eliminates the need to spool monofilament, then tie the braid on. When braid is tied to a bare spool it is so slick that anglers have seen the entire spool of line rotate around the bare spool without ever finding purchase. Tape, or rubber gaskets have been used to create that purchase or simply using 10-50 yards of mono also works. This trick eliminates all of that and allows for much quicker spooling.
You can visit Anthony in the redfish capital of the World by going to www.paradise-plus.com
Read MoreCaptain Anthony Randazzo is back on the podcast this week to tell us about exactly how to build the cork leaders that he uses daily. We walk step by step through what kind of material you need, and what kind of knots to tie. We also go over how to build it so that if you do get snagged on the bottom, you’ll just lose your hook and not the entire rig. You can visit Anthony in the redfish capital of the world by going to www.paradise-plus.com
Read MoreAnthony Randazzo owns Paradise - Plus lodge in Venice, LA. Today, he joins the podcast to show us how he uses popping corks when targeting redfish. He goes over a couple of different styles of popping corks that he uses for different fishing situations. Not all corks are equal. Learn how to make the best choice for your fishing.
You can visit Anthony in the redfish capital of the world by going to www.paradise-plus.com
Read MoreAll saltwater anglers know that nothing is more damaging that the corrosive effects of salt.
Zach McAllister of Salts Gone joins us today to help us understand why salt destroys boating products in the way that it does. There are many products that can kill Salt but sometimes it can be even more damaging than simply leaving the salt on. Zach explains how his product works and why his product is the best way to defend against it. If you want to try out Salts Gone yourself, head over to https://saltsgone.com/
Read MoreThis week we will honor the life and legacy of Capt. Joe Gonzalez who recently passed away by replaying the 2 podcasts that I was fortunate enough to do with him.
Today we will go over Joe’s preferred bonefish rig.
This episode was recorded in Joe’s home in Little Havana on December 19, 2019 where he and his family kindly invited me in.
The sportfishing industry, Biscayne Bay, the clients, friends and family of Joe Gonzalez lost a great one recently. Thank you for the influence you had over so many of us, Joe. You were one of a kind. Im thankful to have known you and I wish the very best for your family.
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