Posts tagged Tarpon
Ed Emory - South Fork Of The Snake River
Ed Emory - South Fork Of The Snake River

Ed Emory is a veteran guide on the South Fork Of The Snake River in Swan Valley, ID. Ed has solidified his great reputation by winning the Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament as a guide an astonishing 5 times. He is the only person to have done this.

Many may know that I started my guide career on the South Fork about the same time that Ed also began his career. We both love this river and want what is best for it.

The Idaho Fish And Game has a program intended to protect Yellowstone Cutthroats in the South Fork. To do so, they will electroshock many thousands of rainbow trout out of the river. This will most definitely change the fishing quality on the river.

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Joe Hippensteel - Ultimate Human Performance- Navy SEAL And David Goggins Stretching Routines
Joe Hippensteel - Ultimate Human Performance- Navy SEAL And David Goggins Stretching Routines

If you read Navy SEAL David Goggins book Can’t Hurt Me you may already be familiar with Joe Hippensteel. Joe helped David regain his health and return to training Joe is also my stretching coach and has been a crucial part of my current fitness and mobility condition. Recently I had my best finish in the CrossFit Games Open after 10 years of participating and I owe much of my improvement to the increased flexibility from Joe’s program. In this episode we talk about what exactly Joe does, his past, how he got into this profession, the difference between yoga and his program, and how he helped NAVY SEAL DAVID GOGGINS to get back to training.

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Bill Watters - Reflex Marine Decking
Bill Watters - Reflex Marine Decking

A lot of you know that I just got a new boat, and I decided to have Reflex Marine Decking installed on it. I had the opportunity to stop by their factory to learn more about the product and see exactly how it’s made. I was able to sit down with Bill Watters, who runs Syntec, the company that owns Reflex. We learned about how the company came to be, Bill’s other areas of expertise including cattle farming, and we also learned about Bill’s health complications and how he was able to overcome them.

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Dr. Lorian Schweikert - Deep Water Ocean Exploration
Dr. Lorian Schweikert - Deep Water Ocean Exploration

Dr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other species and experiences that were a part of her trip and study.

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Roland Martin - Bass Fishing Legend
Roland Martin - Bass Fishing Legend

We’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!

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Tom Rowland Q & A Podcast
Tom Rowland Q & A Podcast

We’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.

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Ben Crawford - Hiking The Appalachian Trail With His Family Of 8 (Ages 2-16)
Ben Crawford - Hiking The Appalachian Trail With His Family Of 8 (Ages 2-16)

Ben 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.

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Silver Kings - Jared Raskob and Greg Dini
Silver Kings - Jared Raskob and Greg Dini

Jared 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!

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How To Choose A Landing Net For Saltwater Fishing
How To Choose A Landing Net For Saltwater Fishing

“What is the best landing net for saltwater fishing?” And “DO I even need a landing net for saltwater fishing?” I got both of these questions recently so I thought I’d dedicate todays episode to giving my 2 cents. Today we start part 1 of a 2 part series on landing nets. First, I am going to go over the attributes of a landing net that are important to me and why those same attributes may be things you want to consider. With this in mind, I describe and even say by name the net I consider to be the perfect landing net for me.

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Public Land Hunting Success with Ryan Nitz
Public Land Hunting Success with Ryan Nitz

This week I had the chance to sit down with Ryan Nitz and talk to him about public land hunting in Florida. Ryan is an avid hunter and has spent a TON of time hunting on public land. He has a ton of good advice for anything from gear all the way down to specific techniques that will grant you the most success with hunting public land. We also talk about public land etiquette, rules and regulations, and things to avoid when you are out there. Be sure to follow Ryan on Instagram @ryannitz to see how his hunting season is going this year, and to reach out to him with any additional questions you may have.

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - How To Choose The Best Spinning Rod For Inshore Saltwater Fishing
HOW 2 TUESDAY - How To Choose The Best Spinning Rod For Inshore Saltwater Fishing

Last week we discussed the best all-around fly rod. Today, we discuss the best all-around spinning rod for inshore fishing. If I had to pick one, I would go with a 7 foot, 8-17 pound rod with a moderate tip flex. For me, the go-to is the St. Croix Mojo Inshore. I would pair this with a 4000 size spinning rod. This setup is perfect for all around inshore fishing. Obviously different rod lengths and actions can be better for specific situations, but if you only want to get one rod for fishing inshore, this is what I would go with. It will help you land a number of different fish species, and can handle a variety of different situations. What else would you like to hear about for How 2 Tuesday? Send me an email at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com with your ideas!

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Picking The Right Fly Rod
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Picking The Right Fly Rod

In this week’s How 2 Tuesday, we talk about a question that I get very often, how to pick your first fly rod. I would divide this into two categories based on if you are fishing in freshwater or saltwater. If it’s freshwater. I would say to go with a 5wt. If you fish more saltwater, I would suggest a 9 or 10wt. In this episode we go into the reasoning behind that, so be sure to check it out! As always email me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com or tag me on Instagram @tom_rowland with any How 2 Tuesday questions you may have, and I will try my best to answer them!

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Skipping A Lure Under Bushes Or Docks
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Skipping A Lure Under Bushes Or Docks

Fish live in the shade and around structure so they can ambush prey and also hide from other predators. Skipping lures under docks, mangroves or any type of structure and can be very effective and every good fisherman should be well practiced at this and be able to do it. There are some things that will make anyone better at it immediately. Your choice of bait, rod, reel, line, leader will make as much difference as a ton of practice but the practice is equally important.

We go over every part of a good skipping setup and then talk about where and how to practice this technique before getting out on the water.

Big fish live in hard to fish areas. Learn how to skip a lure waaaaaaaaayyyy back in the bushes.

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Spooling A Brand New Spinning Reel - Daiwa Certate 4000
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Spooling A Brand New Spinning Reel - Daiwa Certate 4000

This week, we unbox and spool up the Daiwa Certate 4000 for a brand new Permit reel. I use a professional line winder to spool my reels. I know that not everybody has one of these, but I go over some of the reasons why it may be worth a few bucks to get your local tackle shop to spool yours up for you. We also go through using mono as backing (Why would you do that?) and attaching it to the braid to avoid any slipping. If you have any special tricks that you use when lining a new reel, be sure to tag me on Instagram @tom_rowland or @tom_rowland_podcast or email them to me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Safety Gear Every Guide Should Carry
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Safety Gear Every Guide Should Carry

This week I answer another great question from Instagram, this time coming from @codyrubner. Cody asks, “what pieces of gear should upcoming guides always have in their boat?” In this episode I dig into some of the things that are crucial to preventing a day of guiding from going wrong. We talk about many different items that you can use as a backup when something goes wrong, whether that be a dead battery, a missing drain plug, a dead cell phone, and much more.

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Permit Fishing With A Live Crab - How to Hook a Live Crab, What Hooks to Use, Rods, Rigs
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Permit Fishing With A Live Crab - How to Hook a Live Crab, What Hooks to Use, Rods, Rigs

Permit are described as the hardest fish to catch on the flats. They are my favorite fish to catch and I fish for them more than any other fish. Im not sure that I agree that they are the hardest fish to catch after spending so much time with them. The most effective way to catch permit is with a live crab on spinning gear. The choice of hooks and how to hook the crab to keep it alive the longest can make a huge difference in how many fish you catch. On today’s show, I am on the water with my friend Capt Scott Brown and I show you exactly what hook to use, exactly how to hook the crab and exactly what rig I use. To show that it really works, I was able to catch one and release it too. These tips will help you catch more, I promise. Let me know if these tips help you by emailing me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com or leaving a comment below.

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Deep Drop Like a Pro
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Deep Drop Like a Pro

For this week’s How 2 Tuesday, we talk with Captain Brandon Simmons about how to make the most out of your deep drops. We cover reading transducers, looking for humps and depth changes on the bottom, what species options you have, rigging for these depths, and much more. Brandon operates the Into The Blue boat out of Hawks Cay, and has a lot of experience deep dropping. Be sure to follow Brandon on Instagram at @capt_brando to keep up with his fishing adventures!

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HOW 2 TUESDAY - Setting the Florida Keys Record For Most Sailfish In A Day And How You Can Do It Too Ft. Capt. Brandon Simmons
HOW 2 TUESDAY - Setting the Florida Keys Record For Most Sailfish In A Day And How You Can Do It Too Ft. Capt. Brandon Simmons

Captain Brandon Simmons recently was part of a team that set the Florida Keys All Time One Day Record for Sailfish at 76! He obviously knows a thing or two about how to find these fish, so he breaks down current, wind, and locations for having the most success in a day of targeting sailfish. We also break down rigging rods, having the proper gear ready ahead of time, and some other tricks to have you making the most of your day. Take the tips and techniques used to catch the record number of fish and apply them to your fishing for more success.

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