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 and the campaign he has been waging to encourage Electronics companies to use passcodes and other theft ...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 different technique. I wasn’t sure if I could effectively communicate, through audio only, the proper wa...
Nov 16, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 by your actions. As we move through this 6 part series it becomes more and more obvious that each asp...
Nov 12, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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 HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have questions or suggestions for the ...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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 questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to yo...
Nov 09, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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 more obvious that each aspect of the Lao Tzu quote is built on the one before it. Today we talk abou...
Nov 05, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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 through the leukemia treatment as a young man and what he took away from that experience. Geoff has ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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 is tricky and difficult, it is also possible and shouldn’t deter you from going out there and trying...
Nov 02, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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 Plessis: “Words create worlds” It is very difficult for us to have complete control over our thoughts. ...
Oct 29, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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 some old memories from Jackson Hole. We try to figure out what the magic recipe from that time and pla...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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 go over how to best protect yourself from the sun while out on the boat. The gear I use has improved ove...
Oct 26, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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 thoughts. Our thoughts often run wild and sometimes when you are in a difficult situation you have some th...
Oct 22, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 42
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 year and has a ton of experience guiding these fish. If you want to go fish with Billy yourself, I wou...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 42
“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 learn from bad advice, and people doing things the wrong way. WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Cl...
Oct 19, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Many people in their 50’s would say that they are on a decline physically. I feel exactly the opposite. In fact, I have set multiple PR’s in many different workouts and weight lifting and I am 53! I had a person text me and ask if I had changed anything in my life this year that has lead to me feeling and performing so well. At first, nothing really came to mind because the things I have added have taken place over a long period of time. However, upon really thinking about it, I narrowed it down...
Oct 15, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Mike Counihan is a New York City police officer that has a passion for fitness and fishing. He goes by @NoDonutsHere on Instagram and has had extreme success growing his social media platforms by advocating for better fitness for police and first responders. This episode was filmed/recorded live at Hawks Cay after Mike was a guest on Saltwater Experience. Mike tells us about his love for fishing, some crazy stories from being a NYC cop, and much more. If you like what Mike has to say, be sure to...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Last week I had the chance to go fishing with Capt. Sam Milazzo and we were trying to trick spooky yellowtails by getting our baits lower in the water column, but without adding lead. Sam likes to belly-hook his baits and that helps them to swim deeper. We were able to use this technique to catch some yellowtails and blackfin tuna. Check out Sam’s description on this podcast to see how you might incorporate this into your fishing. WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://...
Oct 12, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Mike Counihan (AKA @nodonutshere on Instagram) Is a New York City police officer with a passion for fitness and helping first responders get into better shape. In this episode Mike talks about nutrition and we draw some parallels between first responders and fishing guides when it comes to fitness and nutrition. Mike has a ton of great knowledge in this episode, and be sure to follow him on Instagram @nodonutshere for even more helpful advice. WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to E...
Oct 08, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 40
"This is the man who can kick your ass and then fix it for you." That's how Tim Kennedy introduces Dr. Michael Simpson at the beginning of every Sheepdog Response training where he serves as the doctor on hand for the weekend. He also served as the "doctor on hand" for the Joint Special Operations Command while serving as the unit's medical emergency physician. He was 48 years old when he was running his last mission in Afghanistan. Dr Mike Simpson recently wrote a book called “Honed: Finding Yo...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Sam Mallino joins the podcast this week to tell us how to properly hook a sailfish. Sam recently broke the keys sailfish record, catching 76 in one day. So Sam obviously has a lot of experience with catching sailfish. He goes over what hook he uses and how to properly set that hook. Be sure to check out this episode so that you will have the most success with sailfish! WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have questions or suggestions for the sh...
Oct 05, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 40
I am filming Saltwater Experience this week. Filming calls for very early mornings and LONG days but it is crucial to stick as tightly to my programming as I can. In this episode I go over how I can look over my program before a trip and figure out what few pieces of equipment I could bring with me and modify my programming for the road. I may not improve my conditioning while I am traveling, but I will make sure that I do not take a step backwards. We discuss how you can work with your Coach or...
Oct 01, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Matt Smythe joins the podcast today to talk about his writing, films, and more. Matt has a degree in poetry and you can really see it in the writing that he does for Free Range American. Matt tells us about his background, his current projects and what he has coming in the future. Be sure to check out his writing at https://freerangeamerican.us/ and follow him on Instagram @fishingpoet WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have questions or sugge...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Turner Rowland is a professional Elk Hunting Guide in Bozeman, Montana. Today, he sits down with us on How2Tuesday to discuss the best ways to call in an elk. Turner recommends to never be afraid of closing the gap on the bull, and prefers to bow hunt over rifling. Playing the wind is a huge help when hunting, especially when calling down the mountain with a bull below you in the morning versus doing the same in the afternoon. Though doing the same technique, the hunter will get two different re...
Sep 28, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 39
We’re still a little ways out from our 10,000 pushup challenge in February, but now is the time to start preparing yourself, especially if you are unsure if you can do it. In this episode, I break down a proven method to increase your pushup numbers. If you start now, you will have a great base to work off of come February. And trust me, you are not going to want to miss the pushup challenge this February. We already have a lot of brands involved and it will be the biggest yet this year. I have ...
Sep 24, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Todd Bumgardner is a fitness coach that has a few specialties, one of those being training for stalk hunting. In this podcast we talk about how you should be training for a hunt, as well as other training specialties that Todd is involved in. I recently had the chance to go on an elk hunt in Montana with my son Turner, and I am so glad I was in good physical fitness for this trip. Todd and I have similar opinions on some training but differ in others. It made for an interesting conversation. If ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Fourth-generation Conch and Key West Flats Guide Brandon Cyr joins me today to discuss everything about how to catch a permit on a fly rod. This is one you do not want to miss if you ever aspire to catch this incredible fish. While we agree on most of these tactics, we do have some differences. We have a full write up for this episode on my website. Be sure to check it out for in-depth information on catching a permit on fly by clicking here: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/how-to-catch-a-per...
Sep 21, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Like many people, Justin Napior lost touch with his fitness routine when COVID hit. Justin gained some weight, but recently regained control and lost 35 pounds! Justin talks about how he was noticing a difference while he was out on the boat, and that gave him the drive to get it back together. In this episode, Justin talks about what he did to get back in shape, and also tells us about his nutrition and the impact that has on his fitness. If you want to book a trip with Justin, check out his we...
Sep 17, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Rob from McDojo life joins the podcast today to tell us about the surprising amount of fraud that takes place in martial arts. Rob started McDojo Life as a way to expose fraudulent dojos, pedophiles, con-artists, and more. We talk about everything that takes place in this industry and how Rob is helping bring the truth to life. You definitely are going to want to give him a follow on social media @mcdojolife WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Bouncer gives some excellent advice including: Use a hand scale every time Point the rod directly at the scale and pull back until the drag slips at 20% of the breaking strength Use the scale to observe how the drag changes as your customers or friends pull on the line and bend the rod Practice so much that you can know exactly how hard the angler is pulling by the bend in the rod. WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have questions or suggestio...
Sep 14, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Music can not only be a good distraction from pain, but it can also be used AS the workout or at least part of it. One of the songs I like to use is Roxanne by The Police. In this episode I go through how I use this song as a part of the workout rather than just as background. We also use “Bring Sally Up” (actually called Flower by Moby). There could be 1000s of other songs that may fit this format as well. Listen and learn how to do it. Do you have any songs that you use like this? Text me and ...
Sep 10, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 36
