Physical Friday - The Importance of Friends - Episode #673

A recent study from YouGov showed that 18% of men do not have a close friend and 32% say they do not have someone they could call a best friend. Additionally they say 20% of dads loose closer friends in their first year of fatherhood.

I feel very fortunate to have a wonderful family and group of friends but for many people that isn’t the case. It’s extremely important to have close friends you can talk with about hobbies, health and life. If you are lucky enough to have a close group of friends, send a text today and let them know you appreciate them. It’s not weird, it’s just what friends do.

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Guy Jeans - Kern River Fly Shop Owner and Musician - Episode #672

Guy Jeans is the owner of Kern River Fly Shop in Kernville, California and has been become one of the most notable anglers in the state. Along with owning his fly shop, Guy is a fishing guide and teacher. He also won the Lee Wulff Award from the International Federation of Fly Fishers.

Outside of fishing, Guy is a vocalist and keyboardist for the ska/reggae band called “Stoneflys” . Stoneflys has opened for some notable bands like No Doubt and Sublime!

Learn more about Guy and his shop at https://www.kernriverflyshop.com/

Check out the Stoneflys on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EqwGG6H0wyBqIbMseHhmN

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How 2 Tuesday - Landing a Cobia with Austin Hayne - Episode #671

In the final edition of a three part H2T series, Austin Hayne of FINAO Live and I will go over what to do you when you finally land a Cobia. If you want to see the best gear for Cobia fishing and the best ways to hook this fish, check out the previous two podcasts I did with Austin

Austin has a lot of experience with landing Cobia without a gaff and we discuss other ways to land this popular fish. How do you effectively land a Cobia? Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346…

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Physical Friday - The Importance of a Taper - Episode #670

Often we talk about training hard to reach your goals but it’s also important to keep in mind the impact of a taper. A taper allows athletes to rest and recover and be fresh on race day. Additionally, showing up to any event healthy and uninjured is far better than attempting to make more gains and showing up with some sort of compromised mobility.

We discuss how top coaches and trainers advise tapering for an event as I am tapering for an archery elk hunt that I have been training for.

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David Graham - Angler and “Boundless Pursuit” Blogger - Episode #669

David Graham is an angler who is dedicated to the pursuit of the biggest fish in America. From his first encounter with a Bowfin, David was enamored with large and unique fish. This led him to the Alligator Gar, where he has landed some monsters.

If you want to see some of David’s outstanding catches and hear about how he caught them, check out his blog below….

https://www.boundless-pursuit.com/

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How 2 Tuesday - The Best Gear for Cobia Fishing with Austin Hayne - Episode #668

In the second of a three part H2T series, Austin Hayne of FINAO Live and I will go over the best gear you can use to efficiently and properly land a Cobia. I mention "Controlling the Controllable" many times when asked about what it takes to become a great angler and having the right gear for the right fish is a great example of this. What gear do you use when Cobia fishing? Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346…

You can learn more about Jim and Mayhem Mindset at www.mayhemmindset.com

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Physical Friday - Flexibility and Comfort on the Boat - Episode #667

If you are not used to being out on the water, an extended fishing trip can feel more taxing on the body than initially expected. While the best thing to do is to get more experience on the water, there are some smaller things you can do prior to heading out that can make things slightly better for you. What suggestions do you have for staying comfortable on the water? Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346….

You can learn more about Jim and Mayhem Mindset at www.mayhemmindset.com

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Jim Hensel - Founder of “Mayhem Mindset” - Episode #666

Jim Hensel is the founder and CEO of “Mayhem Mindset” which helps CEO’s, professional athletes, and high-performance entrepreneurs get clear on their calling, find significance and codify their core values. Someone notable people Jim has worked with include top 5 UFC lightweight, Michael Chandler, and 8x CrossFit world champion, Rich Froning. Along with this, he is also an author, speaker, and CrossFit Masters Athlete.

You can learn more about Jim and Mayhem Mindset at www.mayhemmindset.com

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How 2 Tuesday - Hooking a Cobia with Austin Hayne - Episode #665

In the Chesapeake Bay Area, Cobia fishing is becoming increasingly popular and enthusiasm for the species is growing all across the country. I always like talking with different anglers about their tactics hooking certain species and Austin Hayne of FINAO Sports Fishing is a wealth of knowledge regarding Cobia. In the first of three part H2T series, Austin and I will break down the best strategies for hooking this incredible fish. Do you have any strategies for hooking a cobia? Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346

Also be sure to check out Austin’s live fishing show at https://www.twitch.tv/finaolive

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Physical Friday - Training to Pole a Skiff - Episode #664

Poling a Skiff is a critical and physically intensive aspect of guiding. There are several workouts and exercises that can drastically help improve your grip and poling strength. Good technique is the most important but when you have developed that, grip strength and pulling strength will allow you to pole into the wind all day. Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346….

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Ethan Suplee - Actor and Host of “American Glutton” - Episode #663

Ethan Suplee is one of the most recognizable working actors, credited in over 80 movies and television shows. Some of his most notable work includes “Boy Meets World” , “Remember the Titans and “The Wolf of Wall Street” where he worked alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese. My personal favorite is the Hulu original, “Chance”.

Ethan also has gone through an unbelievable physical transformation by loosing and gaining over 1000 pounds in his lifetime. Ethan chronicles his changed relationship with food and his intense physical regimen in his podcast, “American Glutton.”

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How 2 Tuesday - Triple Surgeon vs. Blood Knot - Fly Knot Wars - Episode #662

The Knot Wars move into a new territory this week with two popular fly knots, the triple surgeon and the blood knot. We will still be testing both knots on a NextTech force tester and will use the same line to ensure consistent testing. The main theme of the knot wars is learning to control the controllable, which is a great way to become an outstanding angler. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.

https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course

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Physical Friday - Partner Sandbag Workouts - Episode #661

Building upon last week’s episode where I answered a question about sandbag workouts, today we will go over how you can spread the love and invite a friend along for some sandbag fun. Partner sandbag workouts can be extremely effective for large or small groups without needing much space or equipment. I’m going to go over two of my favorite’s; the “Tailpipe” plus the “Bear and the Rabbit”. Do you have any interesting partner sandbag workouts? If so text me at 305-930-7346

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Physical Friday - Sandbag Workouts - Episode #658

Fitness does not have to be expensive or complicated. Sandbag workouts are an excellent way to circumvent both of those issues. I’ll go over several full-body workouts with sandbags. My friend Mark Divine from SEALFIT also has some great examples of sandbag workouts. Do you have any interesting sandbag workouts? If so text me at 305-930-7346

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Hayden Rowland - Moondance Leader and My Son - Episode #660

Hayden just returned from Europe as a Moondance leader. Moondance is an incredible program that offers kids the chance to see breathtaking locations all across the world while connecting with nature. Hayden’s trip took him across Switzerland, Spain, France and the Chamonix region. To prepare, Hayden also took part in several intensive outdoor rescue training courses and has since become certified to handle certain emergencies in the wilderness.

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How 2 Tuesday - Uni Vs. San Diego Jam - Episode #659

The knot wars make a triumphant return this week with a battle between the Uni and the San Diego Jam. We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. Nothing is more important than controlling the controllable when out on the water, and the best way to do that is properly prepare your tackle, test it, tinker and refine it.

If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course

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John Nores- Retired California Game Warden and Author of “Hidden War” - Episode #654

John Nores is a recently retired California Game Warden who co-founded the MET, a task force that tracks down and contains illegal growing operations in California. He also founded the first ever sniper unit for the California department of fish and wildlife. John is also an accomplished author who wrote one of my favorite recent books, “Hidden War”. The book goes into the detail about special operation game wardens who are on the front lines battling against toxic marijuana growth in American wilderness. John is also an accomplished public appearances and has appeared on the “Joe Rogan Expierence” and Jack Carr’s “Danger Close”.

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