Tom Rowland Podcast

Josh Thomas of Vibe Kayaks joined me to talk about getting into Kayak Fishing. Josh has the motto of "getting more of out there and less of in here." Check out his tips on kayak fishing and let me know if you have any questions you'd like me to answer in the future: podcast@saltwaterexperience.com and check out the podcast article HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you have challenges and incorporate them into your life? I've often been asked this question and recently was asked the same question by a podcast listener. I have been thinking about this a lot recently and wanted to answer the question well. Overcoming challenges has shown me the power of my mind and I hope this podcast tells you why. Read the full article HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Crazy” Alberto Knie is so passionate that it comes off as crazy. Alberto is very dedicated to pursuing whatever fish that is in his field, and he will pursue it anytime of the day or night and he does it with great precision. He just loves to fish and has given up a lot of things to get into fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be a better guide you must pay attention to your communication, journaling and managing expectations of clients. Check out this podcast and other linked in THIS BLOG for all the ways you can improve your guiding. Important things to note would also be your fitness, making sure you're getting enough sleep and not comparing yourself to other guides. Comparison is the thief of joy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I lead an active lifestyle as a guide…why do I need to workout even more?” I received this question from a listener.  Guides and athletes that engage in only one form of exercise stand a chance to develop overuse injuries resulting from repetitive motion over a long period of time.  Incorporating some strengthening exercises for opposing directional movements can go a long way to making sure that you are able to continue doing what you love for much longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawson Wheeler founded and grew Rock/Creek from humble beginnings to one of the most innovative outdoor specialty retailers in the world.  Through community building and education, Dawson and his partner Marvin Webb became an anchor of their city.  They built the company and sold it fairly recently to Camping World and now Dawson is enjoying life through adventure and his new podcast, The Dayfire Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with Dr. Max Baumgardner who is an ER doctor who has seen lots of injuries that are very common among fisherman. I asked him what he would carry in a First Aid Kit and he actually brought it to the studio. Listen as Max dumps out his first aid kit and goest through it with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of you have heard me talk about the Deck Of Cards workout. And though I really enjoy this workout I've run into the issue of the cards getting blown around recently. So a similar workout is the Dice Game, just get a couple of blank wooden dice and start labeling them with exercises and reps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is with one of my old friends; Carter and I both grew up in Tennessee and we both started guiding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as trout guides. From there we intersected in tournaments both against and with each other, in tournaments such as the ESPN Great Outdoor Games, the Madfin Series and more. Now our lives are crossing again in the Television world. Carter is the host of "The Obsession Of Carter Andrews" which inspired "Legendary Catch" by National Geographic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had Hunter Leavine from Captains Collective sit down with me to go over a question that I got on social media: "How can I best book a guide for a fishing trip?" Hunter and I go over areas where you can find a guide and ways to find the most qualified guides. The best place to start is referrals and reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as I discuss the basics of building a home gym. I received a question and share personal stories about my own experience with this process. You'll learn about what you need and what you don't need to have a functioning gym at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A current professional in bass fishing, though at one point Mike considered giving it all up. Having filled out the paperwork to go teach for Rowan University - Mike considered one last fishing tournament to "go out with a bang" from his fishing career. This "last tournament" ended up being a turning point for Mike's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was asked recently on how to chum for sharks, and they are a really good fish to chum for so I'm happy tips in the podcast today. Often sharks can save your day if you've had a bad day on the water, shark fishing can be easy but it also might not be as easy as you'd hope. Let me know what you think of the podcast today and email me if you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast (podcast@saltwaterexperience.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people have asked me how they should go about getting back in shape.  In my group, I have a standard answer.  Consistency, Accuracy, and Intensity.  The recipe is simple (I didn’t say easy).  Develop consistency in when you exercise, then work on the accuracy of the movements and only when those two are solid, ramp up the intensity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've always been a fan of Blair, "The Mogan Man" who came out with the Addictive Fishing TV Show. He also has done a lot to incorporate the community into what he does, but now he is taking action to help the environment. Blair is using a natural filter, the clam, to help improve water quality. This was a fantastic podcast and I hope you enjoy learning more about Blair, The Mogan Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only the very best Captains can anchor exactly where they want to every single time. Wind, tides and current present many challenges that swing the boat off the intended spot and cause serious frustration for the recreational angler.  I answer a question from a listener on how they might improve their anchoring skills and hit the right spot more often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The physical culture of working out, getting stronger and more fit often results in sore muscles, tweaked body parts, aches, pains and sometimes overuse injuries.  Acupuncture, Massage, Chiropractic, Dry Needling and more have been very helpful to me but learning how to maintain my body, recover from the pain and get back out there is also extremely important.  We go over resources that you can use to do basic maintenance on yourself and keep you in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Carney loved to hunt from a very young age.  He went on his first turkey hunt with his father and was shot accidentally which left him a paraplegic and in a wheelchair.  While in the hospital, Josh had a feeding tube in his throat which he pulled out when told he wasn’t going to be able to speak again.  Little did he know at the time that the tube had altered his vocal cords and that he would now be able to make animal sounds better than with any type of call.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just as there is an art to tying perfect tarpon flies, there is also an art to storing them to prevent rust and to keep them performing as intended and to prevent the possibility of fouling (a Tarpon fisherman’s nightmare). There are lots of ways to do it, but today I am going to go over the methods taught to me by Fitz Coker. With new technology like the Plano Edge box, this method has become even better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a select few individuals who can set a physical goal and accomplish it completely by themselves.  However, in my experience, those people are few and far between.  Coaches, Trainers, and Groups can hold you accountable, teach you the proper technique and also ramp up the intensity more than you may have done on your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices