Tom Rowland Podcast

Legendary fly designer and fishing guide Blane Chocklett joins me on the podcast today to talk all things muskie fishing, fly design, and more. Blane is famously known for many of his fly patterns including the creation and development of the Game Changer. Blane is also well known for his dedication to muskie fishing, and we talk about all of the learning and experimenting that it took for him to get to where he is now. If you want to check out some of Blane’s flies, or book a trip with him, check out his Instagram @blanechocklettfishingThis podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% offSalt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/RowlandMembershipIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwaterContact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

I recently received a question about how to create the strongest connection between fly line and backing or fly line to leader so I figured I would go over that knot on the podcast today. Whipping a look in a fly line can be done several ways but I prefer to add 2 nail knots for added protection against failure. I’ll show how to do this with a Tie Fast tool. I dont use many tools but this one is worth getting…and it’s cheap. If you are listening on audio, be sure to check out the video that goes with this at tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/560This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% offIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwaterContact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

Since we are still preparing for the 10,000 pushup challenge that starts in a few weeks, I figured I would tell you about one of my travel workouts that heavily incorporates pushups. This is an extremely simple workout that you can do with no equipment, and also helps you to explore a new city if you are traveling. The only parameters are running 3 miles and 300 pushups. You can complete this however you want. What are you doing to prepare for the 10,000 pushup challenge? Text me and let me know 305-930-7346This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% offIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

One of our favorite guests is back on the podcast, The Snakeaholic. Kevin Pavlidis is involved in both alligator and python wrestling in South Florida and is very passionate about animals. In this episode Kevin talks about why he went vegan and still consumes 4000 calories a day. He also gives us some more python stories, and he talks through some encounters of pythons eating full size alligators. If you like hearing from Kevin, be sure to search “Snakeaholic” on YouTube and subscribe to his channel.

Chris Bush has a lot of experience wade fishing flats in Texas, especially for giant speckled trout. In this episode Chris goes over what gear you’ll need, especially in colder conditions. He also goes over some advantages of being on foot over a skiff. Things like feeling the temperature changes, feeling the texture of the bottom on your feet, and more. You are able to really understand the water and the tides when you are in the water. If you have a larger group of people, you are also able to spread out and try some different depths and techniques instead of being confined to the same area in a boat. If you like what Chris had to say, check out his podcast called Speckled Truth Podcast and if you are lucky enough to land a Sea Trout over 30”, make sure to enter it as a Dirty 30 through Speckled Truth.This podcast is presented by Black Rifle CoffeeIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

This month is all about preparing for the 10,000 pushup challenge. In this episode, we briefly go over how Captains for Clean Water is involved and then we talk about ways to keep track of your pushups throughout the month. You can do it any way that you would like, but one of the best ways to is with a spreadsheet that has been made to help. You can get this spreadsheet for yourself at tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushupsThis podcast is presented by Black Rifle CoffeeIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

Alycia Downs of Captains for Clean Water joins episode #555 this week to talk about the CFCW mission, why they are involved in the 10,000 Pushup Challenge, and why you should be a part of it. Registration is now open and you can register you and your team by going to tomrowlandpodcast.com/pushupsThis challenge begins February 1st, so be sure to register each member of your team and start preparing! More details will be delivered to you via email once you sign up. Good luck this year! I’m looking forward to it. 

This week on How 2 Tuesday Episode #554, we talk about what I think is the most important skill to have when fly fishing off of a skiff. We go over line management, how to best prepare yourself, when you would need a stripping bucket, how I prepare for a fish, and more. We also talk about why you shouldn’t be taking false casts when you don’t need to. How do you prepare for a fish and manage your line? Shoot me a text and let me know 305-930-7346This podcast is presented by Black Rifle CoffeeIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

We are just a couple days away from launching the 2022 10,000 Pushup Challenge and now is the time to start preparing. In this episode, we look back on a Physical Friday from September when I went through an excellent program for increasing your daily pushup numbers. This has been the best way that I can find to prepare for the 10,000 pushup challenge. Be on the lookout for a big announcement January 1st regarding how to sign up, and who all will be involved.WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tvIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com

My old friend Paul Tejera joins the podcast this week to talk about his guiding career, and to catch up. Paul is a legendary Florida Keys Guide and someone who I paid very close attention to as I started my tournament career. With not only a remarkable tournament resume including Guide to the grand champion in the Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament and Poor Boys Tarpon Tournament on four occasions. He has also been guide to the grand champion angler in the Gold Cup and Don Hawley Tarpon Tournaments, the Spring Fly Bonefish Tournament, Redbone Celebrity Tournament, Spring All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament and a Best of the West Fly Casting Champion. We share the title of the Best of the West Fly Casting and discussed how saltwater techniques can work well with a 5 weight rod.Paul did all of this with a big smile on his face throughout his tournament and guiding career. This is what I paid attention to. Tournaments for me were full of anxiety, nerves, strategy and I could never get away from having my game face on months before and throughout a tournament. Paul managed to not only win but to do it with a smile, a laugh and all while having a good time. I wanted to emulate that.We talk about having to fire clients, transitioning into a second career, picking up Tennis after a long layoff and becoming one of the best players in his age group in the very competitive State of Florida. Being active and being a good tennis player in your 50s does not come easy so we talk fitness, stretching and longevity in the fishing game as well.WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tvIf you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts@waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollectiveFind over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on WaypointYou can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes atTomrowlandpodcast.comLearn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:Saltwater ExperienceInto the BlueSweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com