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 tirelessly to do the best job he could in order to get a shot at the outdoors show. Today, Barstool Ou...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 as much difference as a ton of practice but the practice is equally important. We go over every part o...
Sep 15, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 episode and Let me know ways that you use this workout. Tag me on Instagram @tom_rowland or by emailin...
Sep 11, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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. This is an incredibly interesting story, featuring legends like Steve Huff, Dale Perez, Lefty Kreh, Chi...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 to avoid any slipping. If you have any special tricks that you use when lining a new reel, be sure t...
Sep 08, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 add or remove weight based on where you’re at. Email me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com to let me ...
Sep 04, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 much more. They are both successful fishing guides, and because of coronavirus are currently full-time ...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 dead battery, a missing drain plug, a dead cell phone, and much more. We also discuss the need for a fi...
Sep 01, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 replenish your electrolytes during a hot day in the sun. This episode is brought to you by these great sp...
Aug 28, 2020•2 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This week I had the chance to talk with Dr. Jennifer Rehage and Carissa Gervasi about a number of environmental issues, actions, and efforts happening in southern Florida. We discuss the issues with water flow in the everglades, the health of Biscayne Bay, and their study on the Jack Crevalle. I really enjoyed this conversation and learned a ton about the efforts to save Biscayne Bay, as well as a ton of useful information about the Jack Crevalle. I think that you will learn a lot too, and be su...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 34
@spookyskiff asks about solo fishing setups in a skiff on the flats. I have spent a lot of time fishing by myself in a skiff. It is challenging and highly unproductive at times, but with the right apraoch, equipment and some patience fish can be caught. Check out this episode and share with a friend who may enjoy it as well. This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the market BarracudaTackle.com Get 30% off any order on Hukgear.co...
Aug 25, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 34
With the coronavirus shutting down gyms, many online retailers are completely sold out of equipment for home gyms. In this video we talk about a great workout with equipment that you can get at your local hardware store and junkyard. A sledgehammer workout can be a great high-intensity exercise that you can do right in your backyard. Combine this with burpees, squats, or a number of other exercises to ramp up the intensity. Let me know what variations of this workout you use by dropping a commen...
Aug 21, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This week I had the chance to sit down with the legendary Jako Lucas. You may know him from his extensive guiding resume, or for creating some of the most insane films in the Fly Fishing Film Tour. In the episode, we talk about getting started in this crazy travel lifestyle, paying your dues as a guide, the similarities and differences between Giant Trevally and Jack Crevalle, and much more. Be sure to keep up with Jako’s crazy adventures by following him on Instagram @captjackproductions If you...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Permit are described as the hardest fish to catch on the flats. They are my favorite fish to catch and I fish for them more than any other fish. Im not sure that I agree that they are the hardest fish to catch after spending so much time with them. The most effective way to catch permit is with a live crab on spinning gear. The choice of hooks and how to hook the crab to keep it alive the longest can make a huge difference in how many fish you catch. On today’s show, I am on the water with my fr...
Aug 18, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 33
For this week’s Physical Friday, we’re talking about partner workouts combining isometric and rep exercises. Working out with a partner will help keep you motivated while pushing each other to the next level. With these workouts, you will establish a rep goal and work together to achieve that goal. You can make these as easy or as hard as you want, making them a part of a circuit or establishing high rep counts. Let me know how you use this workout by emailing podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Thi...
Aug 14, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This week I had the chance to hear some incredible stories from Shyanne Orvis. Shyanne grew up in a number of foster homes, bought a one way ticket to Aspen, Colorado when she turned 17, and has climbed her way to become a much respected fishing guide. I talk to Shyanne about her unique mission statement, the involvement of women in the fly fishing industry, hosted trips, and much more. Be sure to keep up with Shyanne on Instagram @shyanneorvis to see what she’s up to next! This episode is broug...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 32
For this week’s How 2 Tuesday, we talk with Captain Brandon Simmons about how to make the most out of your deep drops. We cover reading transducers, looking for humps and depth changes on the bottom, what species options you have, rigging for these depths, and much more. Brandon operates the Into The Blue boat out of Hawks Cay, and has a lot of experience deep dropping. Be sure to follow Brandon on Instagram at @capt_brando to keep up with his fishing adventures! This episode is brought to you b...
Aug 11, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 31
One of the hardest parts of traveling for me is staying in a consistent workout routine. The deck of cards is certainly not my idea and it is not a new idea, but one that I use all the time. I learned this from Ross Enamait (@Rosstraining) but athletes for many years have used a deck of cards to create all kinds of workouts. Ray Lewis is one of many famous and successful athletes who have used a deck of cards for years. The Deck not only gives you a great format to work out without a gym, but al...
Aug 07, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 31
This week I had the chance to sit down with Capt. Justin Napior and share some stories. Justin guides in the Naples/10,000 Islands area of Florida, specializing in large snook and tarpon. We talk about fishing techniques, guiding expectations, childhood stories, as well as how he moved from being an auto mechanic to a full time fishing guide. Justin has a passion for sharing knowledge and helping other anglers grow. Be sure to follow Justin on instagram @capt.justinnapior to stay up to date on w...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Captain Brandon Simmons recently was part of a team that set the Florida Keys All Time One Day Record for Sailfish at 76! He obviously knows a thing or two about how to find these fish, so he breaks down current, wind, and locations for having the most success in a day of targeting sailfish. We also break down rigging rods, having the proper gear ready ahead of time, and some other tricks to have you making the most of your day. Take the tips and techniques used to catch the record number of fis...
Aug 04, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 31
One of the most necessary skills when out on the water is the ability to pull your bodyweight up. Imagine that you get tossed out of the boat. Would you have the strength to pull yourself back up onto the deck? If you fall off the dock, could you get yourself back up? Simply training for this scenario can result in life or death. In this week’s Physical Friday, I walk through some progressions to gradually get anyone to be able to do a full pull-up. Things like elastic bands and olympic rings ca...
Jul 31, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 30
This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Tom Anderson, the man behind Burnewiin. Tom is based out of the pacific north west, and has some incredible stories from that area. He originally moved out there for the windsurfing scene, so we discuss that as well as the unique fishing opportunities that the PNW has to offer. From halibut to sturgeon to smallmouth bass, the PNW has a ton to offer and Tom has me itching to get up there and experience it myself. We also talked about Tom’s company...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 30
For How 2 Tuesday this week, we sit down with Capt. Scott Brown of Hooked on Family to discuss taking your kid on a guided trip. Scott has a ton of experience fishing with kids and knows what to look for in a guide to have the most success with your kids on a guided trip. We discuss the right questions to ask when searching for a guide, what types of fish are the best for kids to target, and much more. Follow Scott at @hookedonfamily for more content on fishing with your kids. This episode is br...
Jul 28, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Traveling can always make having a consistent workout routine more difficult. We have talked about the deck-of-cards workout as a way to overcome this, but using a pair of dice is another great way to work out on the road. You may not always have access to the same equipment, but I have put together a few different sets of dice for different situations on the road. Some dice require just one piece of basic equipment, and others require none at all. Let me know if you use this method or if you ha...
Jul 24, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 29
This week we had the chance to sit down with Capt. Greg Dini of Flywater Expeditions. We talked about Greg’s time as a professional athlete, parenting and how that relates to guiding, photography and videography, and much more. Greg has a unique story of how he got into guiding and we unpack it all in this episode. To keep up with Greg’s guiding, photography, and videography, be sure to follow him on Instagram @flywater_expeditions This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracud...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Marking your fly line is a simple trick that can make your life so much easier. Once you start accumulating a number of different lines, it can be easy to get mixed up on which one is which. Some lines now come pre-marked, but a lot still do not. Brian Butts from 239 Flies shows us his simple method to make sure you don’t get your lines mixed up again. This seems like a simple trick, but can save you a lot of time and frustration when you’re organizing your fly lines. This episode is brought to ...
Jul 21, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 29
For Physical Friday this week, we will be talking about formats for setting challenges for periods of time. Whether that be a 30 day workout challenge, or something like the 100 day burpee challenge that we just finished. Setting challenges with an end date will help to keep you motivated to push through. It is also a great way to build up your endurance as you build sets day by day. This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the ma...
Jul 17, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Brady Trautman and his brother Brian have been sailing around the world for years on a sailboat. They have racked up over 90,000 miles on their vessel, SV Delos, enough to go around the equator over three times. Brady has some incredible stories from their travels around the world, and we had a great time talking to him about his success with sailing, YouTube, and much more. This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the market Barr...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 28
This week on How 2 Tuesday, we talk about the easiest way to catch dolphin with Capt. Brandon Simmons. Brandon is the captain of the Into The Blue boat at Hawks Cay, and has lots of experience with mahi. He talks about tackle, location, and some specific strategies for keeping the school of fish happy. This will result in a lot more catches, so be sure to listen in for your best chance at having a high-number day out on the water. Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the market Bar...
Jul 14, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Team workouts increase intensity and also create camaraderie. I like a format called the Leap Frog workout that uses 3 exercises for 2 athletes. One of my favorites includes 10 Pullups, 10 Kettlebell Swings and 10 Wall Balls. Decide on a time for the workout. In this case, lets pick 20 minutes. Athlete 1 will start on the pullups and upon finishing the 10th rep will call out his partners name to signify that he is finished and his partner should begin. Athlete 2 will begin the Kettlebell swings ...
Jul 10, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 27
