Tom Rowland Podcast

In a recent podcast with David Redding (cofounder of F3 Fitness) we talked about an acronym that David came up with, CSAUP. These are workouts that are Completely Stupid And Utterly Pointless and is something that they put into the F3 workout routine.The definition of a workout that is CSAUP is when you tell someone what you are doing and they say, “I don’t get it…” Despite the name, I do think that there is a purpose for doing workouts like this (like a Tough Mudder) and I think they create a lot of value. While they might be completely stupid, they aren’t utterly pointless.The reason that I choose to put events like this on my schedule is because it stretches you. I believe that you thrive on the edge of your comfort zone. Growth happens when you get to the edge of your comfort zone and keep pushing through. That is why I have events that might seem completely stupid as a normal part of my physical activities.

David Redding (DRedd), a lawyer, and his close friend Tim Whitmire cofounded a fitness group called F3 Fitness. Starting back in 2011 the group was located in North Carolina and started off immediately overflowing the capacity. The group quickly split into 3 workout groups and has continued to grow in a similar fashion.DRedd grew up in Connecticut and attended Boston University where he was apart of the ROTC program. After that David moved down south and did 9 years in the army, half infantry and half special forces. After that he attended Wake Forest Law School where he met his wife.F3 is a an incredible network of workouts for men that spans all over the nation. Their mission is to grow to serve small workout groups for men and to cultivate male community and leadership. It had started out in North Carolina in 2011 and quickly grew to more than 26 states and 1,400 workouts a week. The three Fs stand for FITNESS, FELLOWSHIP and FAITH (defined as not one faith system or religion, but a belief in something outside yourself).Ranging from 5-year-olds up to 70-year-olds, the group continues to grow and workout together. Their workouts are free and open to all men. They are held outdoors regardless of the weather and are led by men who participate in the workouts. The leaders rotate and do not require any certification to lead.Their credo: Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him.See you on the water,Tom Rowland

Tripletail are a prehistoric looking fish that like to float next to debris or trap balls. There are several ways to fish for them including Flyfishing, live bait and lures. I have found a few other techniques that have caught fish that used to simply leave me frustrated. Join me today to discuss some tactics that might help you convert a shot to a beautiful Tripletail fillet on the plate.The Tripletail don’t seem to be able to see as well as other kinds of fish (like permit) because they have tiny little eyes. Because of that you will need to throw fairly close to the Tripletail. It can swim pretty fast once you hook it, but it doesn’t seem like it can swim fast over a long distance. So you need to be prepared for a short burst, but that is all.You can use shrimp, but I really like using flies. This is because you can make a cast, and if it is not where you want it to be you don’t have to reel it all the way back in and recast. You can pick it up from 40-feet away and put it where you want it.When I first started fishing for Tripletail I thought it was all about the surface, where I could see the fish. This technique is where you throw your fly (or live shrimp) over there and pull it over the fishes face and keep moving it in a slow fashion and he will come over and eat it. But I found that I would sometimes pull it away from the fish (and my jig would begin to sink to the bottom) and I waited and I got a bite. So I found that technique to be very productive, especially if the fish was not following it when we threw it out there.See you on the water,Tom RowlandCheck out the show notes:00:00 -Recently we had an opportunity to take advantage of fishing for Tripletail00:49 - Personally I don’t encounter this fish very much so this was a unique experience for me01:20 - The Everglades is where you will see a lot of Tripletail02:14 - Tripletail is easily one of my favorite fish to eat03:11 - You can often see Tripletail on the surface and just throw to where you see them03:36 - Tripletail has a tiny eye, the eye size might indicate how well it can see05:08 - Tripletail will not swim fast over a long distance like barracuda or mackerel06:08 - Why I like using flies for fishing for Tripletail06:39 - Tripletail want to eat, so if you throw the right cast they will come over and eat it07:15 - Letting the bait drop to the bottom09:14 - We were able to throw further away by letting jigs fall to the bottom09:55 - Make sure that the fish is legal, the size regulations have changed, so be aware of that

When you are traveling have you ever considered dropping in on a gym? You can call ahead and go to a gym for just one workout. This is extremely helpful if you are traveling and not wanting to lose the progress you've made in your fitness. Listen to this episode for tips and tricks of dropping in while traveling. 

I had the pleasure of fishing with a great young guide on my birthday. Nick guided me to a birthday slam and it was amazing. Nick Labadie has been guiding in Key West for 5 years and he's been doing a phenomenal job. This is a companion podcast to the Saltwater Experience show that will allow listeners to get to know Nick a lot better. Nick is working hard and making fast progress toward guiding mastery. If you are looking for a guide in Key West, he is highly recommended.You can find Nick on Instagram This 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

In order to catch any fish, you need to have confidence. Many people who fish for Permit do so without any confidence that the fish will bite. Anglers who have confidence catch more fish because they are getting the fly where it needs to be rather than playing it safe. Confidence is key. Check out this episode to hear how you can gain more confidence with tough species like Permit.

What is Rucking? Why would you want to ruck? I go over the basics of rucking first fitness in this episode. Rucking 101.

Trevor Williams is the host of another Waypoint Outdoor Collective podcast called The Farm Traveler Podcast. If you are curious about where your food comes from, how do you make the best food choice for you and your family, then you need to listen to this podcast. 

How do you start fishing in a new area? What if you are already a fisherman but you are new to a different kind of fishing? How would you get started if you didn't have a mentor or family in the area? Here are some tips if you have recently moved or are interested in getting started fishing your area.

It's very hard to have a bad day when you start your day in gratitude. In this episode, I go through a practice that my friends and I have used after morning workouts and it has been very impactful for me. If you would like to go through the meditation practice as we do it in the mornings you can listen by CLICKING HERE.