Today we’re talking with Nick Haddad about his innovative fishing conservation initiative, "Return 'Em Right," focused on boosting the survival rates of reef fish caught and released in the Gulf of Mexico. Teaming up with Florida Sea Grant, University of Florida, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, NOAA, and a diverse coalition of partners, the project delivers training, equipment, and research funding to tackle depredation and release mortality issues. Moreover, it evaluates the efficacy o...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 744
Rich ties it with double strands and I tie with single strand…Which is stronger? 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/TomRowland If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length ...
Mar 21, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 743
The Tabata Protocol is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest x 8 rounds. I use this simple format to get short, intense workouts in when I’m traveling. It can be done with any exercise and can be modified or added to for any fitness level. Technology makes is super easy to do this protocol as most timers, apps and even watches come pre programmed with Tabata intervals. Listen today to see how I incorporate this tool on the road or in a fully equipped gym and you will have one more to...
Mar 17, 2023•4 min•Season 5Ep. 742
Zeb Hogan is an author, biologist, and television host known for his show "Monster Fish." Hogan’s latest book "Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish," he shares his experiences with the show, and his insights into the world of freshwater biology. We discuss large fish like the Arapaima and Pigeon Eating Catfish and the future of these dinosaurs. This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/Row...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 741
The Albright Knot was created by Florida Keys Legendary Guide Jimmy Albright. Alberto Knie made some improvements to the original Albright to form the Alberto Knot. Today we test these 2 knots with 20 lb Daiwa J Braid to 40 lb Daiwa J Fluro Fluorocarbon to see which is stronger. 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/TomRowland If you have que...
Mar 14, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 740
On today’s Physical Friday we’re going to follow up with our New Years resolutions! Have you been taking care of yourself? Committing to your fitness? Today we’re going to talk about simple ways to track your nutrition and keep strong for a year of new growth! 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/TomRowland If you have questions or suggestio...
Mar 10, 2023•4 min•Season 5Ep. 739
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of preserving saltwater flats and implementing sustainable business practices with Alan Perkinson, the owner of Bajìo Sunglasses. He shares with us his personal philosophies on entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, humility, and great values! This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/RowlandMembership LMNT ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 738
In this episode, we explore the fascinating personal backstory of the Slim Beauty knot - a go-to knot for saltwater fishing. Discover how this knot came to be, and why it's still a favorite among anglers today. 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/TomRowland If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346...
Mar 07, 2023•4 min•Season 5Ep. 737
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 10k Pushup Challenge! Your dedication and hard work have paid off as you have accomplished an incredible feat of completing ten thousand pushups in just one month. This is an impressive achievement, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge your hard work and commitment to your fitness goals. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or an expert in your field, you have shown that with discipline and determination you can achieve anything. I hope y...
Mar 03, 2023•4 min•Season 5Ep. 736
Today dive into the thrilling world of wildlife law enforcement with John Nores, former California Game Warden and author of "Hidden Wars". In this episode, we explore his experiences in battling illegal cannabis farms that wreak havoc on natural resources and habitat. We'll hear about the dangers and challenges he faced in protecting wildlife habitats from environmental destruction. From tackling armed criminals to hiking through treacherous terrain, we'll uncover the Hidden Wars that go on in ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 735
Strong vs Fast - when to choose “Why do you need to know so many knots?” The short answer is that you don’t really…there are a handful of knots that will get you through most situations. Anglers who want to have the maximum success rate want the best knot for the best situation. In my testing there are big differences in the strength of knots. The strongest take more time to tie. So when would you pick a weaker knot over the strongest possible one? I’ll tell you! This podcast is presented by Bla...
Feb 28, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 734
Looking for a natural way to boost your fitness? Try Wim Hof breathing exercises! In this episode, we share the benefits of this popular technique, including increased energy, reduced stress, and better athletic performance. Discover how you can use breathing exercises to supercharge your workouts and achieve your fitness goals. Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt St...
Feb 24, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 733
Greg McHale is a professional world-class multi-sport athlete who has raced for some of the top adventure racing teams in North America. His physical and mental endurance is proven in the world's most challenging human endurance sport, making him a formidable hunter. His determination and ability to never stop the pursuit separate him from all other hunting personalities. Greg's greatest solo accomplishment is winning a 430-mile race called the Yukon Arctic Ultra in the Arctic winter. Greg pulle...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 732
Learn to spearfish like a pro with expert Tony Young! In this episode, he shares tips for practicing the sport at home in your own pool, giving you the convenience and safety you need to sharpen your skills. Tony's enthusiasm for spearfishing is infectious and will inspire you to take the plunge and become a successful spear fisherman! Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off ...
Feb 21, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 731
We’re now in the third week of the 10k pushup challenge! One of the things we're gonna talk about today is awareness of the various issues that can arise when you are confronted with repetitive stress injuries when doing pushups and various other calisthenics. Proper form and stretching is absolutely one the most important things you can do to prepare yourself for your physical fitness, especially if you're having trouble and hitting barriers towards your personal progress. Sign Up for the 2023 ...
Feb 17, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 730
Ryan Izqueirdo is an American fisherman and influencer who joins us today to tell us his story and why he shares his experiences in the water. You can find videos of him fishing all across the amazon, lifestyle, and entertaining challenges that inspire. Here's some of his content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifZ7saJxZx9fs95bOPt5MA https://www.instagram.com/ryan_izquierdo/ Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Ri...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 729
Join us as we put our fluorocarbon leader to the test with our Next Tech ForceTester! Fluorocarbon is known for its great camouflage properties that make it almost invisible in water. We'll be demonstrating just how effective it is in our stress test! Using a reliable Bimini Knot, we'll be subjecting our leader to tension and see how it holds up. This knot is known for its strength and is a popular choice among anglers when connecting their main line to the leader. If you want to learn how to ti...
Feb 14, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 728
We’re now in the second week of the 10k pushup challenge! One of the most common questions I’m asked is what do the water issues in Florida and 10k pushups have in common? Well, they have more in common than you might think. Just like the pushup challenge, you can overcome something that seems impossible. Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: http...
Feb 10, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 727
Mike is the former Editor-in-Chief of Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and creator/host of Florida Sport Fishing TV and an all new instructional series, Capt. Mike's Rigging Station. His television shows are currently airing across The Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network & Bally Sports Florida. Learn more about Mike's extensive industry background and watch his crew in action at FSFTV.com. See my other episodes with Mike below https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/719 https://tomrowlandpodca...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 725
The Knot Wars return this week with a closer look at the Blood Knot. Conventional wisdom says that the tag end of a blood knot should come out in opposite ways but if they come out the same way does it make a difference? The answer may surprise you! It’s one thing to say one knot is better than the other but for the knot wars we test these knots head to head using the same line on a Next Tech ForceTester. The most important part of being a great angler is to control the controllable and their is...
Feb 07, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 725
This is the first Friday of the 2023 10k Push Up Challenge! I hope everyone has started to make some good progress but I still get some questions about the best ways to manage that many push ups in such a small amount of time. What do you do to manage 10k pushups? Feel free to text me at 305-930-7346! Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://...
Feb 03, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 724
John Savage has an unbelievable story of survival after a rouge wave collided with his boat off the coast of Key West. He documented this remarkable tale in his recently released book “Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fishermen Lost at Sea” You can buy Lost in the Stream here….https://a.co/d/61mLj1k Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders C...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 723
Spearfishing is growing more popular by the day and Tony Young of Forever Young Charters knows more about spearfishing than anyone I know! He has some tips about the best AND safest ways to get into spearfishing. To learn more about Tony and Forever Young Spearfishing, check them out at https://diveyoung.com/ Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: ...
Jan 31, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 722
This is the final Friday before the start of the 10k Push-Up Challenge! It’s time for the @Tom Rowland Podcast 10,000 push-up challenge! Sign up at www.tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups to be eligible for a weekly drawing with prizes from @mtnops! The rules are simple…COMPLETE 10,000 push-ups individually OR as a team in the month of February. 10,000 push-ups may sound impossible to some but if you band together, teams can accomplish the previously impossible. The water issues in Florida are much th...
Jan 27, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 721
Jason Coffrin is a well versed outdoorsman and athlete. He has hunted, fished and ran some absolutely incredible races. A long with these past accomplishments, Jason talks about some unique future ventures! Learn more about Jason at https://www.mrtriggersportfishing.com/captain-jason-coffrin Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/Row...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 5Ep. 720
Anglers need to think about what’s going below the surface of the water, that is often ignored in saltwater fishing. This is also something Mike Genoun of Florida Sports Fishing has noticed through his instructional courses. Today we are going to go over some of things you can do to increase your awareness while out on the water! Learn more about Mike and his magazine at https://floridasportfishing.com/ Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcas...
Jan 24, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 719
The 2023 10k push-up challenge is less than two weeks away so it’s time to register and start planning how you will tackle this challenge. Kevin Burns has been doing 10k pushups every month since 2021 and will show you the best ways to get started and track your progress. Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushups This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/RowlandMembership LMNT ...
Jan 20, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 718
Taylor Sharp and John Zimmerman are the founding members of Casting for Hope, a non-profit that helps anglers provide financial, emotional, and spiritual needs of women living with ovarian and gynecological cancers in western North Carolina. Taylor and John have an incredible organization and a personal story that connects them to the issues Casting for Hope seeks to remedy. Learn more at https://castingforhope.org/ Sign Up for the 2023 10k Push-Up Challenge: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushup...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 717
Many people think that they may know the fundamentals of fishing but struggle when it comes time to get on the water. This is also something Mike Genoun of Florida Sports Fishing has noticed through his instructional courses. Today we are going to go over some of those fundamentals that are frequently forgotten. Learn more about Mike and his magazine at https://floridasportfishing.com/ This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: http...
Jan 17, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 716
Coming up at the end of January is a great opportunity to improve your physical health with stretching excersises. Joe Hippensteel of Ultimate Human Performance has a seminar in Orlando Jan. 27-29th and I would love to see you there! Learn more and get tickets here! https://www.ultimatehumanperformance.com/seminars 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://Dri...
Jan 13, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 715
