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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
June 10, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle

Reel for Stripers and Blues?

Tom Rowland
June 10, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle
Reel for Stripers and Blues?

I'm curious as to what you would recommend for the type of fishing I do and what size would be adequate. For example, would a Baitrunner 8000FD or larger be too overkill?
 

Tagged: Questions, Spinning

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

The Best Year Round Fishing Area In Florida?

Tom Rowland
June 2, 2015
Fishing-How To, Question and Answer
The Best Year Round Fishing Area In Florida?

I was ready to give the super quick answer of The Florida Keys, because it is the very best area in Florida to fish year round.  When you ask about other areas, I have to say that I don't have as much experience in other areas as I do in the Keys...

Tagged: Questions, redfish, Snook, Jacks, Tarpon

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Tom Rowland
May 18, 2015
Fishing-How To, Question and Answer

The Best Rod Action For Snook And Redfish

Tom Rowland
May 18, 2015
Fishing-How To, Question and Answer
  The Best Rod Action For Snook And Redfish

"What was the rod action when you were fishing out of the house boat. The rod was a smoke but what was the action ? It seemed you were having way to much fun and I want that too. I have a 30 PT that needs a home.

Tagged: Questions, redfish, Tom Rowland, Snook

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Tom Rowland
May 11, 2015
Fly Fishing, Tom's Stories

FLY TYING-MARABOU TOAD TARPON FLY- PETER SMITH SS FLIES

Tom Rowland
May 11, 2015
Fly Fishing, Tom's Stories
FLY TYING-MARABOU TOAD TARPON FLY- PETER SMITH SS FLIES

Today we get a fantastic video from Peter Smith of SS Flies. Today’s fly is a Marabou Toad which is a great, must have tarpon fly in the Keys...

Tagged: Flyfishing

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Tom Rowland
May 4, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle

What Is The Best Landing Net?

Tom Rowland
May 4, 2015
Question and Answer, Gear-Tackle
What Is The Best Landing Net?

I can not tell you how many fish have been lost at the boat, including potential tournament winners. One time we were trying to land a big fish in Louisiana with a cheap, small landing net and missed it over and over.  I decided right then that we needed...

Tagged: Questions, landing net, redfish, bonefish, Tom Rowland, Frabil

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Tom Rowland
April 21, 2015
Fishing-How To, Rigging-How To, Question and Answer

Bahia Honda Tarpon Rig

Tom Rowland
April 21, 2015
Fishing-How To, Rigging-How To, Question and Answer
Bahia Honda Tarpon Rig

If you are going to be in the Florida Keys in May for Tarpon, you are going to need a BUNCH of crabs (which they will have at Hawks Cay) and a few of these rigs ready to go.  Here is the exact rig we were using.

Tagged: Questions, Bahia Honda, Tarpon

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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

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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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