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April 20, 2020 Challenge Update
April 20, 2020 Challenge Update

Today we are doing 20 burpees as a part of the #TRPFitnessChallenge we are adding one burpee each day of April. This is an exercise in discipline and Jocko says "Discipline = Freedom" and we are working towards that. In addition to that we are doing the Wim Hof 40 day challenge. Now in days 11-20 we are doing 3 rounds of breathing and a 1 minute cold shower (add in pushups after your last round of breathing). For days 21-30 we will do 4 rounds of breathing and a 1.5 minute cold shower.

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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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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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10 Cheap Things That Determine Success In Fishing
10 Cheap Things That Determine Success In Fishing

I was in the boat recently with a couple of my friends, Jason Stemple and Jake Perry and we started talking about little things that make a big difference on fishing trips. So we each put our two-cents in on the things that are the cheapest and that might be the most important. If you could carry a couple of these items instead of just one, it would exponentially increase the enjoyment and productivity of the day. So here is our list of things that we think will make your fishing experience much better.

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The Bonefish Rig With Captain Joe Gonzalez
The Bonefish Rig With Captain Joe Gonzalez

Whatever industry you may be in, it is common to hear of the legends.  Those people whose name continues to surface in conversations with other customers or competitors.  In the inshore fishing business, Capt Joe Gonzales is one of those people.  Despite working 150 miles away from one another, I heard Joe's name and stories on the regular.  His reputation precedes him as a professional who might actually have some Bonefish DNA mixed in with his.  

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Emergency Breathing
Emergency Breathing

So far on our breath series we have gone over the Wim Hof method and we have covered Box Breathing. But now we are going to talk about what to do in situations where you might be anxious, nervous or overwhelmed. In these situations you are taking short breaths into the top of your chest and you activate the sympathetic nervous system where you are ready for fight or flight.

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The Wim Hof Method
The Wim Hof Method

In October of 2015 I came across a documentary that changed how I started my day. Vice did a documentary about a Daredevil named Wim Hof who, through a breathing technique, was able to do amazing things previously believed to be impossible. He ran a marathon barefoot in the Arctic Circle, another marathon in extreme heat, he climbed Mt Kilamanjaro in shorts and even went up Everest in a pair of shorts. He set world records for swims under frozen lakes, he stayed in ice up to his neck longer than anyone to set a World Record. 

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Tripletail Strategy
Tripletail Strategy

Tripletail are a prehistoric looking fish that like to float next to debris or trap balls. There are several ways to fish for them including Flyfishing, live bait and lures. I have found a few other techniques that have caught fish that used to simply leave me frustrated. Join me today to discuss some tactics that might help you convert a shot to a beautiful Tripletail fillet on the plate.

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Drop In On Travel
Drop In On Travel

Something you can do while traveling is you can drop in on a crossfit gym. There is some etiquette involved in a drop in. First you want to do some research about the gym and where is it located. I will look for some kind of email address or phone number and I will try to contact them about wanting to drop in on their gym. It is certainly worth asking if it is ok that you drop in and letting them vet you a little bit too. Give them an opportunity to get to know you and see how experienced you are with crossfit.

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Two Turn Blood Knot
Two Turn Blood Knot

Occasionally you get in a situation when you need to tie two dissimilar pieces of monofilament or fluorocarbon together. By dissimilar I mean 20 lb to 10 lb or in trout fishing it could be 2x to 4x. One might be much larger, and you could step down but you don’t have the right size. Or in tarpon fishing you might have a 10 pound line and want to put a 25 pound shock-tippet on there.

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Fishing Ettiquette In A Lodge
Fishing Ettiquette In A Lodge

One of the most fun things to do as a fisherman or hunter is to go visit new places.  We are extremely fortunate to have fishing and hunting lodges all around the world that specialize in virtually every species you may want to pursue.  The locations can be spacious 5-star lodges, a backcountry tent camp or tight quarters on a mothership.  Either way, there is some etiquette to follow when visiting a lodge to make sure that you and all other visitors have a good time.

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How To Work And Live In A National Park
How To Work And Live In A National Park

Have you ever been to a national park and wished you could live there? Maybe even work there? Well when I was younger I worked on Yellowstone National Park and that is what sparked my interest in working in the outdoors. So I sat down with the head of Marketing for Xanterra, Rick Hoeninghausen, and he explains exactly the steps to apply to live and work on a National Park.

If you have ever wanted to work on any of the following National Parks, you need to check out this podcast on how to apply there: Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Glacier National Park, The Oasis At Death Valley, Cedar Creek Lodge, The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Rocky Mountain National Park

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How To Get Into Kayak Fishing Feat. Josh Thomas
How To Get Into Kayak Fishing Feat. Josh Thomas

Josh Thomas of Vibe Kayaks lives by the motto; “getting more of out there and less of in here,” and he joins me today to talk about one way of “getting more of out there” which is kayak fishing. I asked Josh what his quick little introduction to kayak fishing would be and he gave me some great pointers on how to get into kayak fishing and what factors to consider. When looking into kayak fishing you need to decide what you are going to use the kayak for, there are many different kinds of boats, and similarly, many different kinds of kayaks. What kind of water are you going to be fishing in? What kind of fish are you fishing for? How do you want to rig your kayak? Do you want to be standing and stable or paddling and quick?

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How To Fish From A Paddle Board
How To Fish From A Paddle Board

When you go down to the Florida Keys it is common to want to go into the Everglades. Sometimes when there is a cold front and the weather isn’t ideal it can be a fantastic option to go back up into the Everglades and explore the No-Motor-Zone. Over the years Rich and I have tried many different crafts for the area but none have compared to the paddle board. With the shallow waters and the dynamics of the area you are trying to fish, a paddle board is the perfect craft for the job.

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Boat Ramp Etiquette
Boat Ramp Etiquette

Today I wanted to talk about boat ramp etiquette - things like how to back your boat in, how to get ready and how to avoid altercations or frustrating other people. The boat ramp is a place where everybody is pretty excited, you have professional fishing guides there who have their system down and can get their boat in and out pretty quickly.

That is exactly the way you want to do it whether you’re a professional fishing guide or a rank amateur. Here is a way for you to start your day at the boat ramp in the best way. So here are some bullet points from this How 2 Tuesday.

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