Tom Rowland Podcast

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 t...

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/...

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 a...

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-...

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 Cro...

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...

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…. This podcast is presented by...

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 transfor...

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...

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...

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...

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 mention...

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 This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use cod...

Clay Hayes is an expert outdoors and Alone season eight winner. Clay survived for 74 days with limited resources on the appropriately named “Grizzly Mountain”. He discusses his survival methodology, unexpected struggles in the wild, preparing to be away from his family for three months and much more.  Clay is also the author of several traditional bowhunting books and recently released “Surviving...

Question from the text line…When I arrive to a new location, there are many variables when I’m looking for a good flat. Some good things to keep an eye out for are current, access to deep water and activity. I’ll break it down in detail. What do you look for in a flat? Feel free to text me 305-930-7346 This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Ins...

The power of momentum is a crucial part of progressing toward any goal that you have in life. It’s important tat everyday you start gathering wins. Whether it’s beating the alarm clock, crushing your morning workout or something as simple as journaling for the day, getting the wins early can make a huge difference.  This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off S...

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 ope...

The backcast is the most important part of the flycast and may never be truly perfected. However, I can tell you a few things that can make it better right away. Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346…. This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/RowlandMembership LMNT Electrolytes Special Offer: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TomR...

Consistency is KING to progressing on your fitness journey but everyone has to start somewhere on the path. Many people get motivated to make changes but get stuck by overanalyzing what they need to do. Questions like “what diet should I be on?” “Should I lift weights or do yoga?” Or “How many days a week should I work out?” It goes on and on… My advice, get up and take a walk while you are consid...

Mike Anderson is an Air Force veteran who turned to guiding in the Tampa Bay Area. For the past 25 years, he has specialized in backcountry fishing for species like Snook, Redfish, Trout and Tarpon.  Mike is also a former athlete and fitness enthusiast like myself! He is also the host of the Reel Animals Fishing Television and Radio programs.  New episodes of Reel Animals can be found on Waypoint...

There are many ways you can make your guide happy… like bringing them lunch or something to drink or wiping your F#%!ing Feet…but nothing will make your guide happier than you being able to make a good cast from the boat. Not only could this result in you catching more fish at the end of the day but this also helps your guide to preserve his soul rather than watch you fail, shot after shot.  Great...

Comparison has often been called “the thief of joy” and I agree with that statement. Comparing yourself to a professional athlete probably isn’t going to get you very far, in fact, it might take you several steps back. The healthiest comparison to make is to where you were the day before. You can do that by tracking and recording your workouts and seeing the progress you have made. Personally, I u...

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The knot wars return this week and at the request of a listener I have decided to put the Slim Beauty and Two Turn Blood Knot head to head. As always I’ll be testing these knots on a Next-Tech Force-tester to maintain consistency.  Both of these knots are used to eliminate a Bimini Twist from the leader to save time and make the leader much less visible.  One of the many keys of becoming a great a...

Injuries are an inconvenience that can and will happen if you train long enough. Many people and some doctors will recommend not working out during the recovery period but I feel strongly that is not the most beneficial to my own training and maybe yours too.  Today I go over my own strategies to continue training around any injury that may happen. I’ll talk about why I feel it is important and wa...