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July 3, 2025
knots
Tom Rowland
How To Tie The J Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon

The J Knot was taught to me by Dave Justice and has been a standby in my fishing ever since.  It is a simple knot, really, that combines the best of 2 knots to create a strong, reliable and quick knot for fluorocarbon to braid...

How To Tie The J Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon
July 3, 2025
knots
Tom Rowland
How To Tie The Non Slip Mono Loop

Tom Rowland give step by step instructions for tying the Non Slip Mono Loop Knot. Watch and learn..

How To Tie The Non Slip Mono Loop
February 16, 2020
Show
Tom Rowland
The Lower Keys Highway

S15:E6 - “The Lower Keys Highway” (2020)

Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor head to the Lower Keys for Tarpon and various types of Jacks.

The Lower Keys Highway
February 9, 2020
Show
Tom Rowland
Blackfin In The Keys

S15:E5 - “Blackfin In The Keys” (2020)

Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor venture to the Atlantic oceanside of the Keys for Blackfin Tuna.

Blackfin In The Keys
February 6, 2020
Show
Tom Rowland
How to Deep Drop for Barrel Fish - A Rare ...

The Florida Everglades make up one of the most well-known and treasured American National Parks. They are also being “strangled” by water issues. Since the damming of the Kissimmee River, the Everglades’ primary source of freshwater, this beautiful fishery has seen “endangered wildlife populations, declining water quality, water mismanagement, [and] extensive urban and agricultural development,” according to Captains For Clean Water, a conservation organization dedicated to restoring the health and natural beauty of the Everglades. Read more on Waypoint…

How to Deep Drop for Barrel Fish - A Rare Monster From the Deep | WAYPOINT
Jason Stemple
January 27, 2015

Yellowfin Tournament Winner Show- Photog Blog-By Jason Stemple

Jason Stemple
January 27, 2015
Yellowfin Tournament Winner Show- Photog Blog-By Jason Stemple

We set up on the current seam and they starting throwing back a few freebie pilchards. Within seconds, there were fish busting the freebies and they started...

Tagged: Jason Stemple, Jacks, Tarpon, Photography, Yellowfin

2 Comments
Tom Rowland
January 21, 2015
knots

Knots - Quickest, Easiest Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot-Double Uni

Tom Rowland
January 21, 2015
knots
Knots - Quickest, Easiest Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot-Double Uni

A very common question that we receive is about how to attach braided line to the leader.  While there are tons of knots that work, the Double Uni knot is perhaps the simplest and strongest.  You can use the Double Uni...

Tagged: braided line

5 Comments
Jason Stemple
January 20, 2015

Photog Blog- By Jason Stemple

Jason Stemple
January 20, 2015
Photog Blog- By Jason Stemple

Tom and Rich took turns and for a few the tile fish continued to grow a bit each time, then switched over to snowy grouper, then barrel fish. Each time, Dave would watch the rod tip...

Tagged: Jason Stemple, Photography

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Builder Brock
January 16, 2015
Boats

How I Built My Yellowfin 24 Bay

Builder Brock
January 16, 2015
Boats
How  I Built My Yellowfin 24 Bay

I just picked up my brand new 24 Yellowfin and I am so happy with this boat.  After building several boats, I have made adjustments to the layout...

Tagged: Yellowfin, 24 Bay, Tom Rowland, Lowrance, MotorGuide, Power Pole, Plano

25 Comments
Jason Stemple
January 13, 2015

Tom's Boys Wreck Show Recap-Photog Blog- By Jason Stemple

Jason Stemple
January 13, 2015
Tom's Boys Wreck Show Recap-Photog Blog- By Jason Stemple

We started the day early, meeting up at the John Pennekamp State Park boat launch on Key Largo and loading up two Yellowfin 24s with crew, Tom and Rich and Tom’s boys...

Tagged: Jason Stemple, Photography, Sharks, Jacks

4 Comments
Tom Rowland
January 12, 2015
Boats

New Carbon Fiber Yellowfin Bay Boat

Tom Rowland
January 12, 2015
Boats
New Carbon Fiber Yellowfin Bay Boat

Yellowfin Yachts, Inc. is pleased to announce the all new Carbon Elite Series. Based on the popular...

Tagged: Yellowfin

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Tom Rowland
January 12, 2015
Interview

Interview-Capt Scott Walker-Into the Blue Cohost and Tournament Professional

Tom Rowland
January 12, 2015
Interview
Interview-Capt Scott Walker-Into the Blue Cohost and Tournament Professional

Scott impressed me that day with his confidence, composure, and all around excellent attitude.   He was fun to be around but commanded respect from everyone...

Tagged: Scott Walker, Into the Blue, Advice, Tournaments, motivational

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Tom Rowland
January 8, 2015
Question and Answer, Health

Buff vs Sunscreen

Tom Rowland
January 8, 2015
Question and Answer, Health

I may not wear chemical sunscreen much, but I do protect myself from the sun.  I am very careful in the sun and I have seen tons of guides suffer from skin cancer…

Tagged: Questions, buff

3 Comments
Jason Stemple
January 6, 2015
Tom's Stories

Best of Hammerhead Show 2015 -Photog Blog: By Jason Stemple

Jason Stemple
January 6, 2015
Tom's Stories
Best of Hammerhead Show 2015 -Photog Blog: By Jason Stemple

Long before I moved to the coast I had been a big fan of sharks, shark week and anything sharky. I remember reading articles about shark...

 

Tagged: Jason Stemple, Photography, Sharks, Bahia Honda, Tarpon, Hammerhead, Into the Blue

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Tom Rowland
January 5, 2015
Question and Answer, Boats

Should Every Child Wear A Lifejacket On A Boat?

Tom Rowland
January 5, 2015
Question and Answer, Boats
Should Every Child Wear A Lifejacket On A Boat?

Rich felt as though both boys would be safe without a PFD in a 32 foot boat with high sides taking into account the amount of supervision...

Tagged: Questions, Answers

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