When it comes to finding fish, Florida anglers have a wide variety of locations they can try, many of which are bound to hold fish. One of those options involves the many bridges that span the gaps between islands and channels. According to Tom Rowland, “There are a lot of bridges in the Florida Keys and most of them hold fish.”
Read MoreCapt. Jay heads in search of a different look at Miami night life. Meeting up with Captain Nestor Alvisa, the two professionals head out for some exciting nighttime tarpon fishing.
Read MoreIn this episode of Saltwater Experience, Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor join up with Nick Labadie, an accomplished guide in Key West, Florida. It happens to be Rowland’s birthday, so, to celebrate, the trio sets out to try for a Grand Slam, an impressive accomplishment in which an angler catches a tarpon, a bonefish, and a permit in one day. It’s a race against time leading to an incredible day on the water and a memorable birthday for Rowland. We’ll take a look at some of the techniques they employed to catch each species so that you can go out and get your own Key West Grand Slam.
Read MoreWhether you are after Baby Tarpon near the shore, or you’re setting out after some Snook and Redfish on an adventure into the Everglades, there is a wide variety of fishing to be had in the Florida Keys. In this episode, Tom and Rich share their insight and knowledge into the Keys after a successful day.
Read MoreEven the best fishermen have days when it feels like you're on the outside of an inside joke, with all the fish laughing back at you. That's how Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor felt in their latest episode of Saltwater Experience as they hit the water in the Lower Florida Keys, but they used their knowledge to better their day on the water. Here are 3 key tactics they employed, to get baby tarpon on the line, that you can use on your next trip down to the keys.
Read MoreTom Rowland and Rich Tudor from Saltwater Experience have years of experience on the flats. After watching them for a long time you could learn about bait and tackle strategies, and many more secrets they use to land fish - however, they have recently shared a deadly secret that very little anglers know about.
Read MoreTarpon aren’t the tastiest fish, so these silver kings are best caught and released. Often over four feet long and weighing over 100 lbs., tarpon put up a fight and are famous for leaping spectacularly out of the water. Here are some tips for releasing these beauties so they can live to fight another day.
Read MoreWith Tarpon season just around the corner, we are all chomping at the bit with every video clip, article, and episode we can watch in an attempt to ease our impatience until we can get out on the water. That being said, the silver king is not so easily filmed. Not only does it take the most masterful anglers to regularly find and hook these fish, but it is almost more impossible to capture that split-second moment when the line comes tight.
Read MoreThis amazing drone shot could not get any angler more ready for Tarpon season. This clip comes from the Aftco Migrations: Tarpon film packed full of mouthwatering shots just like this one. The film documents the migrations as packs of this dinosaur of a fish travels through Key Biscayne, Florida. The sight of these Tarpon schools can leave anglers at a loss for words & a wicked adrenaline rush.
Read MoreAnglers fish for Tarpon all over the world using different methods for catching them, but the most effective way to ensure success is true dedication to studying this dinosaur of a fish. The front of the boat delivers the fly, and the back of the boat puts the caster in a position of success. It a symbiotic relationship that the guide and angler share. Independent motions that are completely dependent on each other.
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