Tom Rowland Podcast

Capt. Jeff Malone joins us on How 2 Tuesday this week to talk us through how he coaches his clients on fighting and landing big fish. These things that Jeff goes over are good reminders for both the new and experienced angler. We talk about why you shouldn’t reel against the drag, the benefits of mono and braid when fighting big fish, and what to do when you get that fish to the boat. Tarpon seaso...

Mixing things up while traveling is one of the best ways to make sure you are getting your workout in while on the road. Many of you know how much I like the deck of cards, and we also talked about the dice game last week. Here is a third option. I had a few different pieces of equipment in my car and saw some lines on the handicapped parking spot that I put together into a little game to make thi...

If you have problems with your knees or knee pain, you need to listen to this podcast. Our guest today says that 80% of the people that get a total knee replacement did not need it. Dr. Kevin Stone specializes in partial and biologic knee replacements. Kevin has developed a new way to fix injuries like ACL and meniscus tears, and I wanted to hear all about it. We also talk about some experimental...

On How 2 Tuesday we often go over very technical aspects of the outdoors. Today we will go over something a little different but possibly even more important. How to set a goal and accomplish it without getting overwhelmed.  This may be running your first marathon, entering your first tournament, changing jobs, following your passion and becoming a fishing guide or really any big, epic goal. Today...

I have often talked about the Deck of Cards workout on this podcast and it is certainly a really fun, engaging workout. However, I have had an issue with the cards blowing away in the wind. So I decided to modify that workout and come up with the Dice Game. Lots of other people have probably had a similar idea, but this is how I did it and you can too. All you need is blank wooden dice, at least 2...

This week one of the most legendary guides in The Keys joins us on the podcast. Richard Black has won just about every tournament in the keys, and has gotten most releases in every tournament except the golden fly. Richard has a ton of knowledge all the way up and down the keys, from Biscayne Bay to the Marquesas. Richard also married into one of the most legendary fishing families of all time, th...

2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion, 2020 MLF Tour Champion, and Buff USA ambassador Ott DeFoe joins our How 2 Tuesday this week to talk about the importance of boat positioning when you are fishing. Ott spends most of his time bass fishing lakes, but these tips can definitely be applied to all types of fishing in fresh and saltwater. Ott goes over how he wants to position his boat on a bank, and how...

Your thoughts will influence your words, which determines your actions. Over time, your actions will define your habits. It is these habits, either good or bad, that will create your character. Your character determines your destiny. There is an example of character becoming destiny - imagine two boats. They are maybe in a race or setting out from the same port, and they look like they are going i...

Ryan Martin is a 2x World Champion boxer. He has won many amateur titles and also 2 belts in the WBC. In between fight camps, Ryan joined me for a workout and we sat down after to talk about his upbringing and the incredible journey that he has taken to become a world champion boxer. Ryan shares his story of a difficult homelife and being on his own since the age of 16. Boxing consumed him and hel...

Capt. Debbie Hanson joins How 2 Tuesday this week to tell us about the most effective ways to catch peacock bass. We go over the best time of year, what lures to use, and how to read the water for these fish. If you want to learn more about Debbie, we have a full length podcast with her coming soon so be sure to subscribe to be notified when it comes out! WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click...

This is part 5 of our 6 part series. This week we will be talking about Character. Last week we talked about how your habits and how that shapes your character and this week we are focusing on that, and how your character ultimately determines your destiny. Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities of an individual. Many people say that character is who you are when nobody is watching...

LIVE from the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show with Miami LEGEND DJ Laz.  Laz recounts a story for the ages as his boat gets stolen in South Florida and ends up in Mexico.  Laz goes to Mexico to recover and finds more than he bargained for. Human trafficking and a whole ring of stolen boats were uncovered.   Bruce Marx, a Miami Attorney, also recounts a story of having his electronics stolen...

Catch and Release has been a great thing for conservation, few would argue that.  However, some people mishandle fish before release which could be killing them and cancelling out all good intentions of release.  A listener asked if I would do this show on how to properly handle fish intended for release.  I was a little hesitant at the time because each fish that we fish for requires a slightly d...

Your thoughts will influence your words, which determines your actions. Over time, your actions will define your habits. It is these habits, either good or bad, that will create your character. Your character determines your destiny. The actions you take will, over time become habits. Habits are things you do repeatedly and as we have talked about in previous episodes, your habits are influenced b...

Thanks to a suggestion from a listener, Lee, Seth, and Joel, three brothers, join the podcast today. The three of them make up Saltwater Heart Fishing and in this episode we talk about how they got started fishing, what their plans for the future are, and we talk about some mutual connections that we have. Be sure to check out the guys on Instagram @saltwaterheartfishing WIN A FISHING VACATION AT...

Many people consider a fly fishing cast with tight loops the perfect cast, but I have been in many situations, especially in the saltwater where a wide loop is actually preferred. In this episode, I explain those scenarios, and we talk about how to throw a wide loop that is effective and accurate. WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have question...

Your thoughts will influence your words, which determines your actions. Your actions will define your habits and that is what we are going to talk about today. The actions you take will, over time become habits. Habits are things you do repeatedly and as we have talked about in previous episodes, your habits are influenced by your actions. As we move through this 6 part series it becomes more and...

Geoff Arias joins the podcast today to talk about his story. Geoff was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager and we originally met through his Make A Wish opportunity to go on a fishing trip with me. In this episode we talk about that trip back in August 2009 and the stories that went along with it. Geoff has overcome cancer, gotten married and has a beautiful family. We talk about fishing, going...

Have you ever attempted to catch a Grand Slam? Do you want to in the future? Well I recently was filming an episode for Saltwater Experience and we set out to catch a Grand Slam (Permit, Tarpon and Bonefish). I realized that it would make a great How 2 Tuesday.  The thing about a Grand Slam is that it can be intimidating as it is often talked up to be the greatest angling accomplishment. Though it...

This is number 2 of a six-part series dealing with your thoughts, words and how it determines your success or failure. To start off we have a couple of quotes, this one is from Chad Wright: “Your tongue is your rutter, it will steer the direction of your life and the outcome of your situations 98% of the time.”  Zig Ziglar says: “There is power in words, what you say is what you get.” Pierre du Pl...

An old friend of mine, Pete Erickson, joins the podcast today. Pete and I met back when we were both fly fishing guides and even room mates in Jackson Hole. Pete has gone on to do some amazing things in the fly fishing industry. From winning the ESPN Outdoor Games two years after I did, to joining Fly Fishing Team USA, to designing fly rods, Pete has done it all. In this episode we reminisce on so...

This week on How 2 Tuesday, I answer a commonly asked question about how to protect yourself from the sun.  As a fishing guide, the sun is one of the most dangerous factors.  It could possibly be even more dangerous to anglers who wait all year for their trip and spent most of their time inside.  It is crucial to your health AND to the success of your trip that you protect yourself in the sun.  I...

Your thoughts will influence your words, which determines your actions. Your actions will define your habits which make up your character. Your character will determine your destiny. Learn to master your thoughts. In this 6 part series we will go over each of these evolutions beginning with how your thoughts influence your words.   It is very difficult for us to have complete control over our thou...

Capt. Billy Davis joins the podcast this week to talk freshwater and reservoir fishing. Billy specializes in striper and muskie fishing and he has really figured out the striper fishing over the years. In this episode, we talk about the time that he has put in, the techniques and rod setups that he uses to catch these fish, how and where he looks for bait, and more. Billy guides over 300 days a ye...

“It’s better to be known as a fast learner than a know it all” That is a quote that Capt. Sam Milazzo heard when he was young, and has taken that as motivation to always be learning. Sam is one of the best guides in the keys because of his constant desire to learn. He is a seasoned vet now and is still learning every day. Sam talks about why he thinks this way in the podcast and how you can even l...