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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
Tom Rowland
April 16, 2015
Question and Answer, Bait-How To

Crabs for Tarpon...How many do I need? How do I keep them alive?

Tom Rowland
April 16, 2015
Question and Answer, Bait-How To
Crabs for Tarpon...How many do I need? How do I keep them alive?

There are some things that you can do to help preserve the life of each crab and make them last a lot longer.  Here are 5 tips to making your crabs last longer:

1. Be careful how you hook them. 

Tagged: Questions, crabs, Tarpon, Permit

2 Comments
Tom Rowland
April 13, 2015
Question and Answer, Boating-How To

Trolling Motors In Saltwater

Tom Rowland
April 13, 2015
Question and Answer, Boating-How To
Trolling Motors In Saltwater

I strongly suggest a trolling motor not just for the wrecks, but also for the shallow water.  They really work great and the new ones have some really cool features that will definitely help you catch fish...

Tagged: Questions, Answers, Tom Rowland

2 Comments
Tom Rowland
April 6, 2015
Question and Answer, Fly Fishing

How To Stop Throwing Tailing Loops

Tom Rowland
April 6, 2015
Question and Answer, Fly Fishing
How To Stop Throwing Tailing Loops

I'm sorry that you are having a tough time with the cast.  What you are describing sounds alot like you are experiencing a phenomenon known as the Tailing Loop.  Unfortunately, leader construction is not going to fix this entirely...

Tagged: Flyfishing, tailing loop, Questions, Answers

2 Comments
Tom Rowland
April 2, 2015
Question and Answer, Fishing-How To

Using Circle Hooks For Bass

Tom Rowland
April 2, 2015
Question and Answer, Fishing-How To
Using Circle Hooks For Bass

Circle hooks are a great option for almost every style of live bait fishing. Circle hooks however require a very specific hookset! Where some hook styles require a large amount of force in order to drive the hook home...

Tagged: Bass, Circle Hooks, Questions, Answers, Tom Rowland

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Tom Rowland
March 31, 2015
Fly Fishing

Fly Tying–SUPER SIMRAM–Peter Smith–SS FLIES

Tom Rowland
March 31, 2015
Fly Fishing
Fly Tying–SUPER SIMRAM–Peter Smith–SS FLIES

One day, my good friend, Drew Miller, brought a hockey player on board for some amazing laid up tarpon action. The next day I had the pleasure of fishing with both Rick Simmonson (the hockey player) and his wife Kimberly...

Tagged: Flyfishing

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Tom Rowland
March 24, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle

Do You Sell Your Equipment?

Tom Rowland
March 24, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle
Do You Sell Your Equipment?

I never sell my equipment for a couple of reasons.  First, that has never been part of the compensation from the company.  I get what I need and use it very hard. Second, I am a gear junkie.  I love collecting fishing equipment and I have a collection of stuff that dates back to my childhood...

Tagged: Questions, Answers, Tom Rowland

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Tom Rowland
March 19, 2015
Boats, Question and Answer

What Is The Best Bay Boat On The Market?

Tom Rowland
March 19, 2015
Boats, Question and Answer
What Is The Best Bay Boat On The Market?

I have fished out of just about all the bay boats on the market and I can say, with all confidence, that the 24 Yellowfin is the best one out there for what I do.  I love the ride and can fish just about anywhere in the Keys with the boat on the right days...

Tagged: Questions, Yellowfin

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Tom Rowland
March 16, 2015
Boats

Super Sick, Loaded Yellowfin 24 Bay

Tom Rowland
March 16, 2015
Boats
Super Sick, Loaded Yellowfin 24 Bay

We have gotten alot of emails and questions about my new boat that I described here.  The boat is a 2015 Yellowfin 24 Bay with a Mercury 300 Verado...

Tagged: Yellowfin, 300 Verado, 24 Bay, mercury marine

2 Comments
Tom Rowland
March 12, 2015
Fishing-How To, Question and Answer

How To Choose A Cast Net

Tom Rowland
March 12, 2015
Fishing-How To, Question and Answer
How To Choose A Cast Net

Let me first say that an 8 foot net spread wide is better for catching bait than a 12 foot net that doesn't open.  I say this because alot of people go for the biggest net on the market but...

Tagged: Questions, Cast Nets

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Tom Rowland
March 9, 2015
Question and Answer, Fly Fishing

The Best Fly Rod And Reel For Tarpon

Tom Rowland
March 9, 2015
Question and Answer, Fly Fishing
The Best Fly Rod And Reel For Tarpon

I sometimes choose the most expensive and newest gear, and sometimes my favorite things are not the most expensive.  For a tarpon fly rod and reel...

Tagged: Flyfishing, Tarpon, Questions, Answers, Tom Rowland

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