Capt. Deb Deyo joined the podcast today to tell us a little but about her story. Deb was a nurse and decided to drop everything to pursue fishing full time. She had the amazing opportunity to work alongside legendary guide Richard Stanczyk, and now has her own charter business, Blue Water Girl Charters. We talk about her passion for fishing, how she got to where she is now, and much more.
Read MoreIn this episode, we talk about nutrition plans and apps that can help you. I do not recommend any specific nutrition plan, that is between you and a doctor or dietician. But I think that the key to a nutrition plan is consistency. I use an app to help me stay on track. If you do not have a plan ahead of time, then it is way too easy to take a “cheat” meal, and that leads to a downward spiral every time. Breakfast and lunch are the hardest for me, but if I have a plan ahead of time, and have the correct food prepared, it makes it much easier to stay on track.
Read MoreMike Dunlap recently completed the Everglades Challenge, a race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo, and he is 1 of 5 people to ever complete it on a Paddleboard. This is an incredible feat and Mike takes us through the whole race in this episode. We learn about the struggles along the way, what he ate and where he slept, and much more. Mike had a lot to take away from this experience that can be applied to everyday life, and he shared all of it with us in this episode.
Read MoreI always like my flies to look exactly like they did the moment they came off the vise. Fly tiers tie them in specific ways that help the fly swim properly and often times improper storage can result in the fly not swimming correctly. I use the plano edge boxes and plastic sleeves to protect all of my flies and jigs. The plano edge boxes prevent rusting and the plastic sleeves help to keep the feathers and other materials in perfect condition.
Read MoreMany of you know about my deck of cards workout and how much I love it. I recently had podcast producer Conner Grimes on the podcast because he recently completed his first deck of cards workout and was super sore.
He had a few questions about how to ease into a routine like the deck of cards, so we discuss that and how you can start a regular workout program without working yourself too hard up front.
Read MoreEd Emory is a veteran guide on the South Fork Of The Snake River in Swan Valley, ID. Ed has solidified his great reputation by winning the Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament as a guide an astonishing 5 times. He is the only person to have done this.
Many may know that I started my guide career on the South Fork about the same time that Ed also began his career. We both love this river and want what is best for it.
The Idaho Fish And Game has a program intended to protect Yellowstone Cutthroats in the South Fork. To do so, they will electroshock many thousands of rainbow trout out of the river. This will most definitely change the fishing quality on the river.
Read MoreCatching bait can make or break a day of fishing. In this episode we talk about the importance of bait, how it can be used for live chum, where to find it and more. Knowing a few key things to look for can help you to have a much more successful start to your day, and you can spend much more time fishing.
Read MoreThe CrossFit Games Open is officially over and I finished with my personal best score! We look at the Tom Rowland Podcast leaderboard, my age group leaderboard, and examine which of the workouts were the most important to the final score.
This goal comes to completion so it is time to schedule something new and begin training for it. Text me at 305-930-7346 and let me know what you will be training for!
Read MoreIf you read Navy SEAL David Goggins book Can’t Hurt Me you may already be familiar with Joe Hippensteel. Joe helped David regain his health and return to training Joe is also my stretching coach and has been a crucial part of my current fitness and mobility condition. Recently I had my best finish in the CrossFit Games Open after 10 years of participating and I owe much of my improvement to the increased flexibility from Joe’s program. In this episode we talk about what exactly Joe does, his past, how he got into this profession, the difference between yoga and his program, and how he helped NAVY SEAL DAVID GOGGINS to get back to training.
Read MoreNow is the time when the tarpon are really starting to roll in to the keys. Fishing for them around the bridges is one of the most effective ways to catch them, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. In this episode, we talk about what bridges are most effective, techniques, and what to be looking for at the bridges. This is one of the most exciting times of the year to catch tarpon in the keys, so i hope this podcast helps you have some success!
Read MoreWe are on week 3 of the CrossFit Open which is the last week of the open. After this week the top 10% moves onto a qualifier. Right now I am ranked 65th in my division and it looks like I will move on to the next round, but I am already working hard to hopefully be in the top 20 for the qualifier. In this episode we watch 21.3 together and discuss exactly what needs to happen. I hope that this motivates you to do something active, whether that be the CrossFit Open or simply going on a walk or run.
Read MoreA lot of you know that I just got a new boat, and I decided to have Reflex Marine Decking installed on it. I had the opportunity to stop by their factory to learn more about the product and see exactly how it’s made. I was able to sit down with Bill Watters, who runs Syntec, the company that owns Reflex. We learned about how the company came to be, Bill’s other areas of expertise including cattle farming, and we also learned about Bill’s health complications and how he was able to overcome them.
Read MoreOne thing that makes the Florida Keys unique is our tide schedules and how you can have completely different tide flows depending on where you are. I see this as a huge advantage because you can always be moving to an area that best suits how you’re fishing. These tides can become very complex though. Back in the day we had to memorize and guess how tides would change in the backcountry, but now there is all kinds of technology to help you out. In this episode, we dig into how exactly the tides work in the keys.
Read MoreIt is week 2 of the CrossFit Games and we go over what happened last week and prepare for 21.2. The Games can be a metaphor for training and I go over how that little extra effort at the end of a workout is where all the progress lies. Give it everything you have this week! Join the #Tomrowlandpodcast leaderboard on the Games site. I’ll show you how!
Read MoreDr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other species and experiences that were a part of her trip and study.
Read MoreI took a question from the audience today. I liked this question because I wrestled with this as well when I was guiding.
“How do I tell my customers it is time to go home?”
I will give you my thoughts but there is, of course, no one way to do this.
Read MoreLast night was the kickoff of the CrossFit Open for 2021! I will be competing again this year and have even created a custom Tom Rowland Podcast leaderboard. I will be updating all of you on my progress, so make sure to follow me on instagram at @tom_rowland to see my updates from the CrossFit Open!
Read MoreWe’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks filming two of our shows down here in the keys. With the crazy schedule, I wasn’t able to record a podcast, so I figured I would throw it back to one of my favorite shows of all time from right when I first started podcasting. Roland Martin has an incredible story of how he got into the bass fishing industry, and he explains it all in this episode. We’re recording more great podcast episodes this week so be sure to subscribe to be notified of the upcoming episodes!
Read MoreAs a fishing guide, it is incredibly important to protect myself from the sun. I really don’t like putting on sunscreen every day, and Have been using clothing to protect myself for many years. The first thing you’ll want is a good pair of polarized sunglasses. Along with that, my Buff is a crucial piece of clothing that I never leave home without. You can use that along with a hat to fully cover your face from the sun. Huk just released a new hooded shirt called the Waypoint shirt, and it is made out of recycled water bottles. I use the hood along with my Buff to completely protect my head. A lot of people think that I wouldn’t want to wear long sleeves in the hot Florida weather, but with a shirt as soft and breathable as this one, it almost feels like you’re wearing nothing. All of this information is especially important for fishing guides that spend all day out on the water. Be sure to pick up all of the crucial sun gear to keep yourself protected from the harsh sun.
Read MoreThis week I am on the road, and am having to use some of my mobile workout strategies. I brought a dumbbell this time and put it to use. Today, I am short on time so I have to come up with something short and intense using only a mat and a dumbbell. I bring in a popular CrossFit rep scheme and come up with a short, quick intense workout. Check it out to see how you can create your own travel workouts.
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