Tom Rowland Podcast

Last week we talked about ACCURACY, as step 2 of the 4 step process for anyone to get back in shape. So now, after listening to this series, you are: CONSISTENT with your exercise. We discussed how to develop a habit that is easier to do than not to do.  We talked about making it fun and including accountability partners.  IF YOU HAVE NOT LISTENED TO PART 1 AND 2, PLEASE STOP AND GO BACK  With thi...

This week I had the chance to sit down with the Legendary George Poveromo. George has been on television for 20 years now, hosting “George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing” which now airs on The Discovery Channel. George and I have a lot in common  from the Television world, and he has some crazy stories.  He shared one which was nearly his last.  While fishing with Capt Nick Stanzyk, he was...

“What is the best landing net for saltwater fishing?” And “DO I even need a landing net for saltwater fishing?” I got both of these questions recently so I thought I’d dedicate todays episode to giving my 2 cents.  Today we start part 1 of a 2 part series on landing nets. First, I am going to go over the attributes of a landing net that are important to me and why those same attributes may be thin...

Last week we talked about how to develop CONSISTENCY as the first step in your road to fitness. In this episode, we talk about the second step in the process, ACCURACY. In order to make the most out of your workout, you want to make sure that you are doing all of the movements and exercises correctly. This may require getting a coach, or even something as simple as watching some YouTube videos.  D...

This week is a very special week for the Tom Rowland Podcast.  I had the opportunity for a 3 generation trip to Montana to fish and visit with my family.  Tom Rowland, Sr joins Turner Rowland, Hayden Rowland and Me, Tom Rowland for a great discussion on family, fishing, wisdom, parenting and funny stories.  I had never heard a few of the stories and the world is about to learn how I could grow up...

This week I had the chance to sit down with Ryan Nitz and talk to him about public land hunting in Florida. Ryan is an avid hunter and has spent a TON of time hunting on public land. He has a ton of good advice for anything from gear all the way down to specific techniques that will grant you the most success with hunting public land. We also talk about public land etiquette, rules and regulations...

For Physical Friday this week, we start a 4 step process to beginning a road to fitness. I get emails all the time from people that want to get into fitness, but are not sure where to start. Over the next 4 weeks, I will go over in detail the 4 crucial steps involved in getting started. Week 1 is all about consistency. This is the first step in making fitness a part of your life. I go over some ke...

Meko Glinton has a deep family heritage of guiding in the Bahamas. He has established a reputation as one of the best fishing guides down there at this time. Through his career, he has become the bonefish guide to the stars. Lefty Kreh, Liam Neeson, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, and many more of the worlds most famous people have been clients and soon become friends of Meko. In this episode, I talk...

Today, I answer a question from a listener.  “How do I pick a bonefish fly?”  I open my bonefish box and go through 8 flies that I would feel unprepared without.  We go over the most important quality in selecting a fly; sink rate.  I show the different flies and organize them based on sink rate from slowest to fastest.  Is it more important to have a variety of different flies or a variety of sin...

I go over 8 exercises today that require nothing more than a pullup bar.  Heck, it doesn’t even need to be a real pullup bar.  A jungle gym, playground equipment or any bar you can hang from will work.   Bar hang, Knees to Elbows, Toes To Bar, Dead Hang Pullup, Kipping Pullups, Clap Pullups, and the Muscle Up are all covered.  There is a video that goes with this episode that may help you to under...

This week I had the chance to sit down with with my old friend Bob Bagby and discuss the sponsorship side of the fishing industry. Bob spent his career working with some of the biggest names in the fishing industry. Bill Dance, Shaw Grigsby, Kevin Van Dam, and yes, even Tom Rowland and many more. Bob has a unique perspective on sponsorships because his job was finding the right people to partner w...

Last week we discussed the best all-around fly rod. Today, we discuss the best all-around spinning rod for inshore fishing. If I had to pick one, I would go with a 7 foot, 8-17 pound rod with a moderate tip flex. For me, the go-to is the St. Croix Mojo Inshore. I would pair this with a 4000 size spinning rod. This setup is perfect for all around inshore fishing. Obviously different rod lengths and...

Fishermen are notorious for having back problems.  It is a very physical activity that often requires heavy lifting and carrying heavy things.  This can cause issues, however the big issue that has caused back problems for me has been all the sitting.  Long drives to fishing locations, long rides on the boat and often a week of sitting in the office waiting to go fishing on the weekend can be the...

This week I had the chance to sit down with Captain Rick Moore of the Sailing Sophisticated Lady vessel. Rick lives full time on a sailboat and has turned it into a full time career for himself between running charters and filming YouTube videos. Rick now has over 130,000 subscribers and is still growing. Rick has made his vessel fully self sustainable, and even did this podcast from his boat off...

In this week’s How 2 Tuesday, we talk about a question that I get very often, how to pick your first fly rod. I would divide this into two categories based on if you are fishing in freshwater or saltwater. If it’s freshwater. I would say to go with a 5wt. If you fish more saltwater, I would suggest a 9 or 10wt. In this episode we go into the reasoning behind that, so be sure to check it out! As al...

This week is all about the importance of grip strength in fishing.  The farmer’s walk is an Old School exercise that has stood the test of time for a good reason…it works!   It is just like it sounds, you basically take something that is heavy and walk around with it. Just like everything else I do, this one does not require anything expensive or only available in a gym.  I fill up two 5 gallon bu...

For the last 21 years, Ben Friedman has wanted to host his own outdoor show.  He used to watch Saltwater Experience with his buddy and play me while his buddy played Rich. Ben has planned, visualized and actually brought to life his dream. Two years ago, he pitched an idea to Dave Portnoy to be the outdoor guy at Barstool Sports.  Ben had to start at the bottom and he moved to New York and worked...

Fish live in the shade and around structure so they can ambush prey and also hide from other predators.  Skipping lures under docks, mangroves or any type of structure and can be very effective and every good fisherman should be well practiced at this and be able to do it.  There are some things that will make anyone better at it immediately.  Your choice of bait, rod, reel, line, leader will make...

The ascending/descending workout is a great way to keep workouts interesting. I like to create workouts that have 2 parts. On the first part the reps will decrease each round and on the other part the reps will increase. You feel great knowing that your next set will be less reps on the first part but you are also building reps on the other side. Try a couple of the variations I discuss in this ep...

This week I sat down with Monte Burke to discuss his new book, Lords of the Fly. I was lucky enough to get an early copy of the book and give it a read before our interview. This book features some of my all time heroes and tells the incredible story of chasing after the world record tarpon in the late 70’s and early 80’s in Homosassa, Florida. Monte traces the history of Saltwater Flyfishing. Thi...

This week, we unbox and spool up the Daiwa Certate 4000 for a brand new Permit reel. I use a professional line winder to spool my reels. I know that not everybody has one of these, but I go over some of the reasons why it may be worth a few bucks to get your local tackle shop to spool yours up for you. We also go through using mono as backing (Why would you do that?) and attaching it to the braid...

With a lot of gyms still closed, many people are trying to find creative ways to work out at home. Using your own body weight can be a great workout, but sometimes you want a little bit more of a challenge. That is when the weighted vest comes into play. You can do all of your same body weight workouts, but just with more of a challenge. The great thing about these weighted vests is that you can a...

This week I sat down with two young ladies that have an incredible story. Emily and Amanda Gale are two licensed captains from South Florida. They both grew up as competitive pole vaulters, and competed at the Division 1 level for the University of Miami. In this podcast, we talk about their competitive spirit, their upbringing, medical troubles, their transition into the fishing industry, and muc...

This week I answer another great question from Instagram, this time coming from @codyrubner. Cody asks, “what pieces of gear should upcoming guides always have in their boat?” In this episode I dig into some of the things that are crucial to preventing a day of guiding from going wrong. We talk about many different items that you can use as a backup when something goes wrong, whether that be a dea...

People always ask me what kind of supplements I am taking, and I really only take one. When I am out on the water or doing anything that will result in a lot of sweating, I always drink plenty of water, and I will add in a supplement to replenish my electrolytes. I take Hammer Endurolytes, but there are a number of alternatives. What’s most important is that you stay hydrated and are able to reple...