The Trosset Family - Legendary Fishing And Diving Family Of The Florida Keys
The Trosset Family - Legendary Fishing And Diving Family Of The Florida Keys

Robert “RT” Trosset is a legendary Sportfishing Captain out of Key West, FL. RT has 240 World Records and endless fishing accolades and has been inducted into the IGFA Hall Of Fame. His 2 boys, Chris and Robert Jr are following in his footsteps doing great things in both fishing and diving. All 3 Trosset’s sat down with me to discuss growing up in Key West, deciding to be a guide and how the business has changed since RT started. We talk about COVID-19 effects on the guides and tourism, many funny stories are recalled and lots of information is exchanged. RT was a guest on this episode if you want to know more about his story.

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Reef Fishing Feat. Captain Scott Walker
Reef Fishing Feat. Captain Scott Walker

Captain Scott Walker and I talk about some of the do's and don'ts of reef fishing while we can tuna in his kitchen. The Florida Keys have reefs 4 miles out, easily accessible. Because they are easily accessible you need to be courteous because there will be many boats out there trying to fish. Charter boats are out there trying to make a living and you are out there to make your friends and family happy.

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3 Quarantine Workouts That Can Be Done Anywhere With No Equipment
3 Quarantine Workouts That Can Be Done Anywhere With No Equipment

We are on day 10 of the April Challenges so that means that you should be adding 1 burpee a day and today we are on 10. If you don’t know about the challenge you can read a full description here. We also are getting ready to add a little to the breathing protocol and cold showers. So tomorrow, we move to a 1:00 cold shower, 3 rounds of breathing + 1 additional round where we add a max set of pushups at the end on a full inhale. We continue to add 1 burpee each day.

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Meredith McCord - 180 World Records For Dad
Meredith McCord - 180 World Records For Dad

Meredith McCord is a World Class Angler, Global Missionary, Bird Hunter and Triathlete. She developed a love for fishing, adventure and the outdoors through a strong bond with her father. Later in life, she became interested in IGFA World Records and this pursuit drew her closer to her Dad. Her goal was to set 100 records for him. Today, she has over 180 official IGFA Fishing World Records and is showing no sign of slowing down.

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How To Set An IGFA World Record And Debunking Myths Feat. Meredith McCord, 180 World Records
How To Set An IGFA World Record And Debunking Myths Feat. Meredith McCord, 180 World Records

Setting an IGFA World Record requires an angler to follow very precise rules to document a catch. The leader has to be tied a certain way and the line that you use has to break at the correct poundage. Many people think it is impossible to set an IGFA World Record in fishing but it really is quite possible if you learn the rules. Meredith McCord has over 180 World Records and has learned through trial and error, advice from mentors and from the IGFA itself, how to play this game within the rules. She is happy to help other anglers to identify a record and set up their tackle to successfully set a world record.

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April Challenge And Gregor Gillespie Quarantine Challenge
April Challenge And Gregor Gillespie Quarantine Challenge

The April Challenge includes a 100 day burpee ladder in which you add 1 burpee every day, a Wim Hof breathing challenge combined with cold showers. You can read about the April Fitness Challenge HERE. But on top of all of that, if you are stuck at home and looking for more to do - you can look attempt the challenge that Gregor Gillespie issued on his Instagram account like I did this morning. The only piece of equipment you need is a pull-up bar and 6 feet of space. Check out his social media @gregorthgift for updates but the challenge/workout goes as follows:

100 pushups, 100 situps, 50 pull-ups

90 pushups, 90 situps, 45 pull-ups

80 pushups, 80 situps, 40 pull-ups

70 pushups, 70 situps, 35 pul-lups

60 pushups, 60 situps, 30 pull-ups

50 pushups, 50 situps, 25 pull-ups

40 pushups, 40 situps, 20 pull-ups

30 pushups, 30 situps, 15 pull-ups

20 pushups, 20 situps, 10 pull-ups

10 pushups, 10 situps, 5 pull-ups

DONE!

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Home Workouts With A Backpack And 6 Feet Of Space
Home Workouts With A Backpack And 6 Feet Of Space

During the COVID-19 lockdown, gyms are closed and even public spaces are off limits in places. We need workouts we can do in a small area like an apartment, bedroom or hotel. Equipment is severely limited right now so we need to be able to make do with what is around the house. Almost everyone has a backpack of some sort. Use your kids, with the books in it. Try this workout that I call Jelly legs and keep your body active through the lockdown.

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April 2020 Challenges Announced - Wim Hof 40 Day Quarantine Challenge + 100 Day Burpee Challenge
April 2020 Challenges Announced - Wim Hof 40 Day Quarantine Challenge + 100 Day Burpee Challenge

April Challenges (plural) have been announced! This time there will be 2 challenges.

  1. We will do the 100 day Burpee challenge. This one is easy to explain. On April 1, drop and do 1 burpee. On April 2nd, do 2 burpees. Continue adding a burpee a day for 100 days.

  2. We will also join in on the Wim Hof 40 Day Quarantine Challenge.

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Jeff Maggio - LunkerDog - Cleaning Up Ft. Lauderdale's Water
Jeff Maggio - LunkerDog - Cleaning Up Ft. Lauderdale's Water

Jeff Maggio, aka Lunkerdog, noticed some problems with the water in Ft Lauderdale. He has been working to bring attention to the sewage spills through his podcast. With the help of CCA, Jeff is on his way to making big changes that impact a tremendous number of Floridians. Follow Jeff on social @Lunker_dog or find his podcast, Reel Guy Podcast, on the Waypoint Outdoor Collective.

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Jason Stemple - Living The Dream In Green Turtle
Jason Stemple - Living The Dream In Green Turtle

Jason Stemple is a professional photographer that works closely with me to get high quality photos of Saltwater Experience , Into the Blue and Sweetwater. He has had a dream to own a place in the Bahamas and it has been really cool to see him bring this dream to fruition. He recently purchased a house on Green Turtle Cay that has bonefish tailing in the front yard! Hear how Jason made this dream come true.

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Ron Ryals - No Limits
Ron Ryals - No Limits

Ron Ryals is a fishing guide, pro angler and now a coach of Florida Gateway College Bass Fishing Team. Ron was paralyzed when he was 5 due to a complication from open-heart surgery. His parents helped him to do anything he wanted throughout his life and he has never allowed his lack of mobility to limit him. With Shaw Grigsby, Hunter Bland, and Rob Chapman, Ron will make big changes to the college Bass Fishing landscape.

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Support Team Yellowfin
Support Team Yellowfin

Heath is the VP of Sales at Yellowfin and he asked me to join him this year for the Florida Skiff Challenge. I sat down with Heath Daughtry to talk about the Florida Skiff Challenge while back on the podcast (listen below). This event is no joke - you get in a Skiff (18ft or less boat) with a 70 horse-power or less motor. You take that boat around Key West and end in Cabin Bluff, GA. This event is 1,600 miles and you go for 48 hours nonstop. You don’t sleep.

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Jordan Jonas - Alone - Season 6 Winner
Jordan Jonas - Alone - Season 6 Winner

Jordan Jonas was a cast member of the History Channel Show, Alone. The show sent a group of survivalists to the Arctic to compete for $500,000 in a last man (or woman) standing competition. Jordan outlasted everyone by making it 77 days. He killed a Moose with a bow on the show as well as catching many fish. He battled wolverines and the cold to make it to the end.

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Hunter Bland - Accident To Advocate For Water Safety
Hunter Bland - Accident To Advocate For Water Safety

Hunter Bland was a college bass fisherman who has recently moved on to become a Bass Fishing Coach. We learned a little about Hunter a few weeks ago when he was on the podcast with the whole Florida Gateway College team but today we dive deep into his personal story. Hunter achieved some notoriety, but not in the most desirable way. He was ejected out of his boat due to a freak accident and he was lucky enough to not get run over by any boats during the start of a Bass Tournament. He was wearing his lifejacket so he made it out ok. Hunter is now using that experience to travel around to speak and educate people on water safety.

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Joe Cubberley - The Future Of Batteries
Joe Cubberley - The Future Of Batteries

I have been on a mission to find a way that I can have a trolling motor system that will never run out of juice. This year has been a real game-changer because Power Pole came out with a new charger that charges on the go and I have switched to Lithium Pro Batteries. So the idea is that I will never run out of battery juice. I needed some advice so I invited Joe Cubberley to come on the show.

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Capt. Angie Scott - The Woman Angler & Adventurer
Capt. Angie Scott - The Woman Angler & Adventurer

After working in the music business for 16 years, Angie Scott has chosen to follow her passion and help other women embrace the sport of fishing. She is now Capt Angie Scott and is a guide as well as a host of The Woman Angler Podcast. Through the podcast, Angie is reducing many of the intimidating barriers for entry that many women see as challenges. or follow her on social media @thewomanangler

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