Bouncer gives some excellent advice including: Use a hand scale every time Point the rod directly at the scale and pull back until the drag slips at 20% of the breaking strength Use the scale to observe how the drag changes as your customers or friends pull on the line and bend the rod Practice so much that you can know exactly how hard the angler is pulling by the bend in the rod.
Read MoreMusic can not only be a good distraction from pain, but it can also be used AS the workout or at least part of it. One of the songs I like to use is Roxanne by The Police. In this episode I go through how I use this song as a part of the workout rather than just as background. We also use “Bring Sally Up” (actually called Flower by Moby). There could be 1000s of other songs that may fit this format as well. Listen and learn how to do it. Do you have any songs that you use like this? Text me and let me know 305-930-7346
Read MoreIn our latest episode of the podcast, Chad Mendes and Chad Belding both joined the podcast. I asked Chad Mendes about his drive when he was a kid and how he got into wrestling, and eventually the UFC.
Read MoreUFC legend Chad Mendes joins the podcast today. Throughout Chad’s UFC career he has been extremely vocal about his passion for hunting and fishing, so I naturally I am a big fan. He had me as a lifetime fan when I heard his tag line “The People’s Champ, Straight outta Deer Camp”.
Chad Belding is Mendes’ business partner and he also joins the podcast today. Belding has a fascinating story of starting the brand BANDED and it’s rise to success following the lead of a couple of UFC brands.
Mendes gives us his story of how he got started in the UFC, and what he has been pursuing lately. He just recently was on the Joe Rogan podcast to talk about a few of his businesses that he plays a huge role in, including a meat company, spice company, Finz and Featherz Guides, Peak meals, and more. Chad also shared news of his RETURN to the ring in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.
Be sure to check out everything that both of these guys are involved in at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/chadmendes/
https://www.instagram.com/finzandfeatherzguides/
Read MoreThis week, Capt. Justin Napior joins the podcast this week to tell us one of his tricks that he uses to prolong the life of his trailers and keep them generally rust free. A great point that he brings up is that your trailer goes through the most wear and tear while it’s sitting at the boat ramp, covered in saltwater and baking in the sun. Justin just takes an extra minute to spray down his trailer with fresh water, and he has seen the difference from personal experience of how much longer his trailers are lasting. If there is a hose at the ramp, that is easy but tune in to hear what Justin does at places without fresh water. If you want to book a trip with Justin, be sure to check out his website, https://www.backcountryculture.com/
Read MoreI recently started a new fitness program following Mat Fraser’s Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO) programming. One thing that we often do in this program is Every Minute On The Minute (EMOM). We have talked about EMOM on the podcast before, but his program does it a little different, so we go through this and talk about how this can be a great workout. If you are interested in Mat’s program, check it out here: https://www.hybridperformancemethod.com/hwpo
Read MoreAllan McCoy started Hook Line & Heroes, an organization dedicated to getting veterans out on the water. Fishing is a great way to help veterans fight PTSD, and Allan goes into what they do, how they help veterans, and what kind of trips they go on. If you would like to learn more about this organization, be sure to check out their website https://hooklineandheroes.org/
Read MoreCapt. Justin Napior joins the podcast today to talk about lure selection when you are fishing with artificial lures. Justin thinks that a lot of people overcomplicate their lure selection, and he goes through his go-to picks and why you should have confidence in your lures, instead of constantly changing it up. If you want to book a trip with Justin, visit https://www.backcountryculture.com/
Read MoreThe jump rope is one of my favorite pieces of workout equipment for two reasons: It’s VERY easy to travel with, and it’s cheap. I carry a jump rope with me in my car, travel bag, and of course in my gym. It is a great way to build cardio and get a great workout in, especially if you do not have a ton of space. In this episode, we go over the different types of ropes, and which one would be best for you. If you would like to learn more about jumping rope, I would suggest checking out these Instagram accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/buddyleejumpropes/
https://www.instagram.com/lauren.jumps/
https://www.instagram.com/snorib/
https://www.instagram.com/jumpdownunder/
Read MoreBuff athlete, Zach Bitter is an ultra runner that holds the world record for the fastest 100 mile run, completing it in 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 13 seconds! Zach is known for doing amazing endurance events on an extremely low carb diet. Zach obviously has a ton of expertise in fitness, nutrition, and training so we talk about all of that. In addition, we talk mindset and the ability to take what is learned on a hard training run or failed or successful race and apply it to everyday life. Zach is a fellow BUFF athlete, so that is how I linked up with him, and we talk about how he uses Buff products compared to how I use them for fishing.
Find and follow Zach on his social platforms:
https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/
Read MoreJonathan Moss of Captain’s Log joins the podcast today to tell us how to have success catching black drum. He goes over a few different techniques that he uses. We discuss where to fish, what bait to use, and what gear you need as well. You can click the links below to see all of the gear that you will need.
Light Setup:
Rod: https://bit.ly/AvidInshore7
Reel: https://bit.ly/BGM3000
Line: https://bit.ly/JBraid20
Heavy Setup:
Rod: https://bit.ly/AvidInshore8
Reel: https://bit.ly/Certate8000
Line: https://bit.ly/JBraid50
Book a charter with Jonathan: https://www.gocastaway.com/
Watch Captain’s Log on WAYPOINT: https://waypointtv.com/captains-log
Read MoreWe are wrapping up our summer challenges with one that will be great for any level of fitness. We are doing pushups this week and you can make this as easy or as hard as you want. Here’s the challenge: Pick a number to start with on day 1 and every day for the next 5 days you are going to double that number. So if you choose to do 10 push-ups on day 1, you would do 10, 20, 40, 80, 160. You can start with 1 pushup the first day and do 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. Make this a challenge for yourself and pick a number based off of your fitness level. This is a great way to start thinking about if you would like to participate in the 10,000 push-up challenge that we do every February.
Read MoreJonathan Moss, host of The Captain’s Log TV, joins the podcast today. He has a fairly new show on Waypoint that has two seasons, so we discuss how he got the show started, and where he is headed. Jonathan also has a very interesting fitness journey that we dig into. Jonathan also reveals that he was in a band before his show, so of course we had to learn more about that. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out Jonathan’s show on Waypoint TV.
Read MoreThe debate of auto closing your bail and manually closing it is always a hot topic in the fishing industry, but Capt. Jonathan Moss of Captains Log TV joins us for How 2 Tuesday to tell us why he ALWAYS recommends closing the bail manually. He breaks down all of the benefits and explains how you will have much more control over your lure, and can cut out all of the extra slack in your line by controlling the reel and closing it manually. If you liked this episode with Jonathan, be sure to subscribe because tomorrow our full length show with him goes live!
Read MoreThis coming Thursday is my birthday, so we will be doing a very special week of our summer challenges. Each year on my birthday I choose some sort of difficult physical challenge. This year I have decided to a HERO workout 5 days in a row. If you don’t know what a HERO workout is, it is a workout done in honor of someone that has fallen in the line of service, mostly the military. The MURPH is the most popular HERO workout.
These workouts are all difficult and designed to be exactly that. This time, I don’t really suggest that anyone do this physical challenge. I don’t suggest it.
Crossfit has a list of hundreds of these workouts to chose from, you can view them here: https://www.crossfit.com/heroes
I will pick any of these. As long as it is on the list, it is fair game. So 5 days in a row this week I will be completing one of these workouts. This is not going to be easy or fun, but I’ll will be doing this in honor of those who have fallen. Even though I have warned you and suggested that you not do this, text me and let me know if you are in or not. 305-930-7346
Read MoreChris Avena joins the podcast today to talk about his magazine, American Outdoor News (AON). AON is an online publication and Chris also has a podcast that is part of the Waypoint Collective. In this episode, we break down how Chris got his magazine started, talk about his podcast interview with Bo Jackson, and much more. Be sure to check out Chris’ podcast on the Waypoint Collective.
Read MoreMichael Lawrence joins the podcast today to talk about Florida’s water issues and how you can help, even if you don’t live in Florida. Michael lives in Kentucky, but loves to fish in Florida and wanted to make a difference. Michael texted me with his ideas so I decided to have him on the podcast to let everyone know. Check out this episode to find out how you can help, because Florida NEEDS YOUR HELP. If Michael can help support the state of Florida from outside the state, so can you!
Do you have ideas like Michael’s? Text me at 305-930-7346 and let me know.
Read MoreFor our challenge this week, we are taking cold showers for 5 days straight. According to Wim Hof, exposure to the cold is good for your health. Whether or not that is true, it is definitely a good test of your mental strength. Can you go 5 days in a row without hot water? Text me and let me know how you did. (305) 930-7346
Read MoreCapt. Chris Whitman of Captains for Clean Water, Aaron Adams of Bonefish Tarpon Trust, and Chris Macaluso of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership all join the podcast today. We recorded this episode live in the Waypoint TV booth at ICAST 2021 and we had a LOT to talk about. Between the recent changes to lake Okeechobee (LOSOM), and the Tampa Bay water issues, these guys are very busy helping to restore our waters. We get into exactly what these three organizations do, and how they work together to accomplish a mutual goal. We also discuss how YOU can do your part to restore our waters. This is an important podcast. Please share on social media and text it to a friend.
Read MoreMontana and other states are experiencing record heat and Hoot Owl restrictions are starting to go into effect both voluntary and Mandatory. In this episode, we discuss what that means, the history of where hoot owl came from, and why you should abide by these restrictions as a responsible trout angler. Are you making it out west this summer to fish? Text me and let me know (305) 930-7346
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