I took a question from the audience today. I liked this question because I wrestled with this as well when I was guiding.
“How do I tell my customers it is time to go home?”
I will give you my thoughts but there is, of course, no one way to do this.
Read MoreLast night was the kickoff of the CrossFit Open for 2021! I will be competing again this year and have even created a custom Tom Rowland Podcast leaderboard. I will be updating all of you on my progress, so make sure to follow me on instagram at @tom_rowland to see my updates from the CrossFit Open!
Read MoreWe’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks filming two of our shows down here in the keys. With the crazy schedule, I wasn’t able to record a podcast, so I figured I would throw it back to one of my favorite shows of all time from right when I first started podcasting. Roland Martin has an incredible story of how he got into the bass fishing industry, and he explains it all in this episode. We’re recording more great podcast episodes this week so be sure to subscribe to be notified of the upcoming episodes!
Read MoreAs a fishing guide, it is incredibly important to protect myself from the sun. I really don’t like putting on sunscreen every day, and Have been using clothing to protect myself for many years. The first thing you’ll want is a good pair of polarized sunglasses. Along with that, my Buff is a crucial piece of clothing that I never leave home without. You can use that along with a hat to fully cover your face from the sun. Huk just released a new hooded shirt called the Waypoint shirt, and it is made out of recycled water bottles. I use the hood along with my Buff to completely protect my head. A lot of people think that I wouldn’t want to wear long sleeves in the hot Florida weather, but with a shirt as soft and breathable as this one, it almost feels like you’re wearing nothing. All of this information is especially important for fishing guides that spend all day out on the water. Be sure to pick up all of the crucial sun gear to keep yourself protected from the harsh sun.
Read MoreThis week I am on the road, and am having to use some of my mobile workout strategies. I brought a dumbbell this time and put it to use. Today, I am short on time so I have to come up with something short and intense using only a mat and a dumbbell. I bring in a popular CrossFit rep scheme and come up with a short, quick intense workout. Check it out to see how you can create your own travel workouts.
Read MoreWe’re switching things up a little bit this week. Instead of a guest, I spent some time going through some questions that I have been sent over the past couple weeks and answered them as we were headed to a video shoot. We have plenty of informative questions about fishing in the keys that I go in depth with, and other questions as random as who I think will win the fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren. I want to start doing these podcasts more often, so text me at (305) 930-7346 if you have any questions that you would like answered the next time I do one of these podcasts.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we had a conversation with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing podcast discussing how to start your own podcast. Since then, I have had a lot of people reach out for more information. This week we are talking about a new opportunity that is becoming available through the Waypoint Podcast Collective. This will give you the easiest way to start your podcast from scratch and will help you to be able to monetize it as well. If you would like more information about opportunities like this, shoot me a text at (305) 930-7346.
Read MoreFor many of you, we are in the final week of the 10,000 pushup challenge! Remember that this is now a challenge that you can start whenever you want. Complete the challenge and get a certificate from me. Text me at (305) 930-7346 and let me know that you are starting the challenge. In this episode I talk about discipline and why it is the main factor that keeps people from starting the challenge. Once you complete a challenge like this, you will strengthen your mind and be able to accomplish even more.
Read MoreIn the Florida Keys we use our boats on a daily basis. With all the use there are really 2 factors that put wear and tear on a boat in this environment and they might not be what you think. The 2 factors are
The Sun
Salt
Zach Rollins is the host of the podcast called Along The Keel which tells the backstory of brands in the outdoors. Zach is also an accomplished weightlifter who has experience in Powerlifting and Strongman competitions.
Read MoreThe Tarpon are COMING! In fact a whole bunch of them are already HERE! To get ready, I need to go through some gear and change lines on my fly rods. I walk through the way I do it and why. Some of these tricks I learned from the legendary Lefty Kreh, and some I came up with on my own. Have any cool tricks of your own? Text me at 305-930-7346 and let me know how you stay organized.
Read MoreWe are getting close to the end of February, meaning that many of you are getting close to finishing the 10,000 pushup challenge! We’ve had two people already finish the challenge and I expect even more to be coming in very soon. Remember that you can start the 10,000 pushup challenge any time, and as long as you keep track of it and complete it, I will send you your official certificate. Text me at 305-930-7346 and send the word “Pushup” so that I know that you want to be a part of the challenge.
Read MoreBen Crawford completed the 2000+ mile Appalachian Trail with his wife and 6 kids, ranging in age from 2 to 16. WOW! We discuss why he decided to go on this trip in the first place, the challenges that presented themselves along the way and how it affected his family. Along the way I learned much more about Ben. He is a very interesting guy who has been a professional Blackjack player among other things. We, of course, go into what exactly card counting is and why the Casinos do not like it. Be sure to keep up with Ben and his family on YouTube and Instagram and check out his book.
Read MoreWhen you’re fly fishing on the flats, a powerful and accurate backcast is one of the most important skills to have. In fact, it is nit even an optional skill. The powerful and accurate backcast is a crucial fundamental rather than an advanced tactic. Fish appear in an instant and you have to be ready to make a cast at any angle regardless of which way the wind is blowing. Everyone is ready for the standard forward cast, but if a fish appears at an angle with a right shoulder wind (for a right hand caster) a backcast is crucial. Your guide will be able to put you on a lot more fish if you have these skills as well. Practice makes perfect, so be sure to practice your backcast accuracy and distance in the yard before your next saltwater trip but NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE TARGET!
Read MoreWe are almost halfway through the 10,000 pushup challenge for February! If you have not yet started it isn’t too late to join! I have decided to make it a perpetual challenge so that you can start the challenge any time of any month that you want. Just text the word PUSHUPS to 305-930-7346 and make your commitment. Finish it in 30 days! Just be sure to document your pushups and once you complete it I will send you the official certificate! If you need help keeping track, I have created a document that will help you. Just click the link here and click “make a copy” or “save as excel” to download your own with all of the formulas already there to help track your daily pushups. If you have any questions text me at 305-930-7346. Good luck with the challenge!
Read MoreJared Raskob and Greg Dini are two world renowned fishing guides who have now teamed up to take on the TV show Silver Kings. Jared has been a part of the show for a while, and Greg is joining him this year as a co-host. In this episode, we talk about their plans for the show, where you’ll be able to watch it, and some of the conservation issues in bot Jared and Greg’s home waters. Be sure to share this episode with a friend who would enjoy it!
Read MoreThe Ring Game is an old game that I created to make my kids better anglers from a young age. Young kids will quickly learn to read water, and how to become more accurate at casting while having fun and spending time with you. The idea is that they throw their line out, and wherever it lands, you have to land your lure inside the ripple that they made before it disappears. Eventually they will want to switch, and you can start making the first cast, and they can try to land their lure inside the ripple. This is a fun way to get your kids into the sport and teach them how to control their rod and become excellent casters.
Read MoreIf you have been listening to the podcast for a while, you probably remember the 10,000 pushup challenge that we did last February. We are doing it again this month! In this episode, I go through what the rules are, how people keep track of their daily pushups, and tips to get through the month with success. If you want to participate in the challenge, text “PUSHUPS” to (305) 930-7346 and I’ll send you everything you need to get started, as well as motivation to keep you going throughout the month!
Read MoreJared Zissu is the founder of FlyLords, a media company that has had a ton of success on Instagram. I wanted to interview Jared after watching his latest film, “Time”. In this film, he interviews Flip Pallot about the legacy of Lefty Kreh. Jared gives us all of the behind the scenes of the film, and how he got to where he is today. We also have a discussion about “spot burning” and “intellectual property” in the fishing world. Be sure to keep up with FlyLords on Instagram and their website for their future projects!
Read MoreOn this week’s How 2 Tuesday, I go over a technique that I have been using a lot recently. Teasing in jacks can be effective for many situations. In this episode, I go over when this is helpful, whether you’re scouting out a new area, or trying to get the fish closer to the boat for a fly fisherman. I also go over how to make the tease lure, and what techniques you should use when reeling the tease lure in.
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