Capt. Brandon Simmons runs the Into The Blue Charter Boat at Hawks Cay Resort. Brandon fishes for Mutton Snapper and other reef fish regularly and creates sand balls using a mixture of chum, sand, and water to get the fish active. He tells us exactly how to make these, and why they work and how we can all use this technique to catch more and bigger fish.
Read MoreMaintaining your fitness is a crucial part of making sure you have an enjoyable day out on the water. You may think that standing in a boat all day wouldn’t have much of an impact on your legs, but it actually does. With a boat constantly rolling back and forth, you are having to use the strength of your legs to stay balanced, and when you are doing this all day, it can really take more of a toll on your body than you think. I’ve put together a few exercises that you can do with simple things around your house to help better prepare you for a day out on the water. Let me know what you do to stay in shape for the boat by emailing me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com
Read MoreTom Rowland has been the cohost of Saltwater Experience for 18 years. In that time he has been able to meet and get to know most of the fishing television personalities in the industry. With over 400 episodes, you may find it difficult to find the episodes you are looking for. If you are interested in learning the stories about how each of these fishing television legends got it started and kept it going, here are the top episodes from the Top Fishing Television Personalities.
Read MoreAlexa Score is a professional wakeboarder, Tv Host and a Cancer survivor. She has an amazing story of overcoming cancer at a young age, moving across the country to pursue professional wakeboarding before she even turned 18, and how she has now become a host for many television shows. We talk about her journey and where see plans to go in the future. Be sure to tune in for the full episode.
Read MoreKevin Pavlidis Is @Snakeaholic and he knows a little about snakes. In fact, he is a contracted snake hunter in the Everglades. While Kevin is trying to find snakes, the rest of us are trying to avoid them.
Who better to ask “How do we avoid snakes in the wild”?
Read MoreHey team, hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! This week we are talking about a simple stretching routine that you can do using only one band or strap. This sequence is a great way to stretch out your legs, hips, and hamstrings. You can do this entire sequence from the ground and all you need is a simple band or strap. Take as much time as you want with these, and it will be sure to help you stay stretched out for any workout that is hard on your legs.
Read MoreThe Tom Rowland Podcast covers a wide variety of subjects form learning the stories of how the legends like Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Shaw Grigsby, Mike Iaconelli and Roland Martin climbed to the top of the bass fishing world to how Peter Miller, RT Trosset, Bouncer Smith, David Mangum, Carter Andrews or CA Richardson became household names in the saltwater fishing world. Stories of how young guides made it into the guiding profession or how other individuals defied the odds and figured out how to make a career out of things like hiking, sailing, YouTube, Patreon, writing or podcasting. One thing holds true from all these stories and that is that each of these individuals had a mindset that allowed them to achieve the seemingly impossible. They kept a positive attitude even during adversity and continued working until success was achieved.
Read MoreKevin Pavlidis is employed by the FWC to capture invasive snakes and is also an alligator wrestler at the Everglades Holiday Park with the Gator Boys. He recently caught an 18 foot 9 inch python with Ryan Ausburn to set the new Florida Record. We talk about his journey to this wild career, as well as many details surrounding both alligators and pythons. I learn more about the invasive species issues surrounding southern Florida, mostly the Burmese Python. Kevin has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share with us, so be sure to tune in for the full episode.
Read MoreThis week for How 2 Tuesday, I had the chance to sit down with Chris Pascual and talk bridge fishing in the Florida Keys. Chris has a TON of experience bridge fishing and if you don’t believe me, go check out his instagram @pescadorcubano and see for yourself. In this episode, we talk bridge fishing techniques, tackle, accessories, and what you need to do to have the most success. We talk about what types of species you can target and the best places to do that. Bridges are a great way to get on fish without a boat, and I think that many of you will really enjoy learning about this subject. Let me know what you want to learn about next on How 2 Tuesday by emailing me at podacst@saltwaterexperience.com
Read MoreThe Tom Rowland Podcast spans all subjects in the outdoors. Some of the most popular podcast episodes have come from the world of Sailing. Many people have quit their jobs and pursued the dream of sailing full time. Some have created Youtube channels to document their lives and become quite successful and self sustaining.
Read MoreLiving in an area that doesn’t have a winter season can seem like a blessing to boaters. You don’t have to worry about winterizing your boat or protecting it from the snow and freezing temperatures. However, living in sunny climates can also be a bad thing for your boat. Constant exposure from the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to different parts of your boat, resulting in avoidable repairs and costs.
Read MoreFor Physical Friday this week, we take a look at where I do all of my workouts. Over the years (and with help from LOTS of people), I have built up what some people call “The Ultimate Home Gym” in my garage and yard. I have a solid group consisting of hundreds of people over the years that have donated and contributed to building this gym. We are all able to reap the benefits, and I am just lucky enough to have the space to keep it all. I would argue that this is a great alternative to a gym membership, and you can do this too in your own community. Follow along as I go through what we use every morning in my gym to ensure that we stay performing at the highest level.
Read MoreThe list of guests is impressive and its depth and breadth seems to have no limit. Guests span from the Kings of Freshwater Bass Fishing, Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, Shaw Grigsby and Mike Iaconelli to the Kings of Youtube, Josh Jorgenson (Blacktiph), Robert Arrington (Deermeatfordinner), and Gene Jensen @flukemaster to the Kings Of Rock n Roll like Iron Maiden's Compulsive Angler and Lead Guitarist Adrian Smith.
Read MoreThis week I had a very special guest on the podcast. Adrian Smith is the guitarist of one of the most popular rock bands of all time, Iron Maiden. Many do not know that Adrian also has a passion for fishing, so much so that he just released a book on fishing, titled “Monsters of River and Rock”. I had the chance to read the book and loved it. In the podcast, we talk about stories from the book, I talk to Adrian about touring and using travel for the band as a way to fish new areas, and Adrian gives us a unique perspective of life as both a rock and roll guitarist, and a passionate fisherman. You’ll definitely want to tune in for this episode.
Read MoreWhether you live way up north, or down in the south, the change of the seasons usually means doing some sort of preparatory maintenance on your boat. Whether that be winterizing the motor, preparing the batteries, or covering it for the season, there are always good ways to ensure that your boat will stay in the best condition. Down in South Florida, we don’t have to worry about the cold as much, but we do have to make sure that it is well protected from the sun and the salt. In this episode we have a special guest, Scott Shimtov of Empire Boat Covers on to tell us about the importance of using a cover in the offseason. We discuss different cover options, and why you want to keep your boat protected with a cover. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a boat, you should invest in a good way to protect it.
Read MoreClimbing a rope is a great way to build strength in your grip, arms shoulders back and core. It is an old school tool used by wrestlers, gymnasts, the military and CrossFit to quickly develop strength needed for each activity.
Besides building strength, knowing how to climb a rope can save your life in the outdoors. Many people only use their arms when climbing rope, but if you are going for speed, efficiency, or survival, using your legs can make a huge difference.
Read MoreThis week I had the chance to sit down with Nick Lavery, a U.S. Green Beret Warrant Officer. Nick has earned three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Bronze Star with Valor, for heroism in combat. With an incredible story of perseverance after he suffered many injuries in battle, resulting in having his leg amputated above the knee, Nick overcame tremendous odds to become the first above the knee amputee Green Beret to return to active duty. Through this experience, Nick gained a unique perspective and offers some incredible advice about life, perseverance, motivation, and work ethic that can benefit each of us. Be sure to listen to the full episode, because this one is packed with knowledge. And don’t forget to share this with someone who might fine it interesting or helpful.
Read MoreThis week we take another question from Instagram, talking about tips and techniques to have success catching juvenile (baby) goliath grouper in the mangroves. This is a perfect time to talk about this, because we target these fish in the first episode of the 2021 Saltwater Experience season. All of the techniques and tackle are still fresh on my mind, and I broke down everything that you need to know to have success catching these fish.
Read MoreThe exercise called the Burpee is the foundation of my fitness. The burpee is really a very simple exercise but it is a difficult exercise that many people do not like. You basically throw yourself on the ground on your chest and do a pushup and get back to your feet and jump off the ground. While it is a simple and effective exercise, not everyone is ready to just start doing full burpees. If you are not ready to throw yourself on the ground, don’t worry, there are ways that you can use progressions to get from not being able to complete a burpee to being comfortable with the full burpee. In this week’s episode, I break down a simple progression of steps that will bring you all the way to a full burpee. Check out these progressions and jump in where you are able. You can take this as fast or as slow as you want. If you are not ready to move on to the next step of this progression, continue the steps that you can complete until you feel strong and confident enough to continue. If you continue to work on the burpee you will eventually be ready to tackle the 100 day burpee challenge that we have done through this podcast. Be sure to send this to someone who might find it helpful.
Read MoreThis week I had the chance to sit down with Capt. Ryan Nitz. We had Ryan on the show a few weeks ago to talk about public land hunting, but what he is best known for is the massive snook that he targets. That is exactly what we are talking about today. I ask him many questions in this episode that will be helpful for the beginning angler to get on some snook, but will also be helpful for the more seasoned angler to find those bigger snook, and have success landing them. We go over tackle choice, leader and hook setup, and fish locations to help you have more success finding those trophy sized snook. Be sure to share this episode with someone who you think would find it beneficial.
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