Mark The Shark Returns: Shark Hunting, Controversy & Conservation | Tom Rowland Podcast #885

Legendary shark hunter Mark 'The Shark' Quartiano joins Tom Rowland in Episode #885 for a bold, controversial deep dive into shark fishing, conservation, and the future of our oceans. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Waypoint TV — all episodes are now back on the Saltwater Experience YouTube channel.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 12, 2025shark fishing, Mark The Shark, Tom Rowland Podcast, Saltwater Experience, shark conservation, fishing podcast, saltwater fishing, YouTube fishing show, sportfishing, outdoor podcast, Waypoint TV, marine life, fishing controversy, shark population, angler community, Mark QuartianoComment

Red Snapper Regulations Explained: What NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck Wants Anglers to Know in 2025

What determines how long red snapper season is? Andy Strelcheck explains the science, politics, and policy behind one of the most debated regulations in fishing.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 6, 20252025 red snapper regulations, red snapper quota, NOAA fishing rules, Andy Strelcheck, Gulf red snapper season, federal vs state fishery, TAC snapper, recreational catch limits, Tom Rowland Podcast, red snapper season explainedComment

2025 Red Snapper Season — Why ‘Red Snapper Near Me’ & ‘Red Snapper Quota’ Searches Are Spiking

Everyone knows private anglers catch red snapper. But how many? Andy Strelcheck, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator, reveals why measuring that impact is NOAA’s biggest challenge in the Gulf.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 5, 2025private angler data, NOAA fisheries, recreational catch reporting, red snapper management, Andy Strelcheck, Gulf of Mexico fishing, fishery data gaps, fishing app reporting, angler effort surveys, Tom Rowland PodcastComment

The Red Snapper Data Divide: Why Anglers See Fish—and NOAA Says They’re Rebuilding

If snapper are everywhere, why is the season so short? NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck explains the science behind the controversial data—and why perception isn’t the same as population recovery.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 5, 2025red snapper data, NOAA fishery science, Andy Strelcheck, Gulf of Mexico snapper, fish stock recovery, fisheries management, red snapper controversy, angler data gap, Tom Rowland Podcast, overfishing historyComment

The Rod Holder Never Sleeps: Captain David Cohen's #1 Tarpon Hookset Tactic

Captain David Cohen’s counterintuitive “Rod Holder Hookset” approach lands more fish, saves leaders, and puts tarpon in the boat.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 4, 2025tarpon fishing, rod holder hookset, Captain David Cohen, Miami fishing, circle hook technique, tarpon hookup strategy, self-setting hooks, drag tuning, saltwater fishing tips, tarpon guide tactics, Tom Rowland Podcast, fishing gear setup, tarpon angling, multi-rod fishing setup, Florida tarpon guidesComment

Why Captain David Cohen Fishes 7 Rods for Tarpon—Maybe You Should Too?

Captain David Cohen doesn’t just fish tarpon—he engineers every hookup. His 7-rod spread from a 21-foot bay boat is unlocking doubles and triples like clockwork.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJuly 3, 2025tarpon fishing, multi-rod spread, David Cohen fishing, tarpon hookups, Miami fishing guide, tarpon doubles, 7-rod setup, tarpon tactics, bait presentation, rod holder fishing, Tom Rowland Podcast, saltwater strategy, Florida fishing guides, tarpon fishing gearComment

The Red Snapper Reality Check: Inside the Data, Decisions, and Debate with NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck

Tom Rowland sits down with NOAA’s Andy Strelcheck to unpack the red snapper debate—what the science says, what anglers believe, and where the truth lies.

PodcastTom RowlandJuly 2, 2025red snapper fishing, NOAA fisheries, Andy Strelcheck, Gulf of Mexico fisheries, fisheries management, stock assessment, recreational angling data, fishery science, Gulf quota, fishery regulation, sustainable fishing, Tom Rowland PodcastComment

7 Elite Tactics Captain David Cohen Uses to Dominate Miami Tarpon Fishing

From multi-rod setups to 24-foot leaders and palming drag: What every serious tarpon angler can learn from Captain David Cohen.

PodcastTom RowlandJune 28, 2025Tarpon fishing, Miami fishing guide, Captain David Cohen, circle hook setup, rod-in-holder technique, multi-rod spread, fishing tips, trolling motor tactics, fluorocarbon leader setup, fishing fitness, Trokar TK4 hook, tarpon hookup strategy, saltwater fishing, Tom Rowland Podcast, Florida tarpon guidesComment

When Your Mind Breaks: The System That Helped Zapata Survive 7,100 Pull-Ups

When you're 8 hours into 7,100 pull-ups, your mind can't be trusted. Discover how Enrique Zapata uses his team to outsource decision-making during extreme world record attempts, ensuring safety, focus, and elite performance under crushing physical and mental stress.

Hub and SpokesTom RowlandJune 25, 2025Enrique Zapata, world record pull-ups, outsourcing reason, mental fatigue, extreme performance, decision fatigue, mental toughness, support team, physiotherapist, clinical nutritionist, rhabdo prevention, psychological safety, elite athlete systems, Tom Rowland Podcast, Star brite sponsor, Truett HanesComment

How Enrique Zapata Completed 7,100 Pull-Ups: The Science Behind His World Record

Enrique Zapata transformed from overweight alcoholic to breaking a world record with 7,100 pull-ups in 12 hours. Discover the science, biohacks, and mental training behind his extreme human performance — including nasal breathing, fascia conditioning, palm cooling, and recovery protocols.

From Overweight Alcoholic to World Record Pull-Ups: How David Goggins Inspired Enrique Zapata’s Extreme Transformation

Enrique Zapata went from obese, alcoholic, and hypertensive to breaking multiple pull-up world records, inspired by David Goggins’ book Can’t Hurt Me. Discover the mindset, biohacks, and training science behind his extreme transformation and the power of service over ego.

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