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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

How To Tie The TR Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon [VIDEO]

How To Tie The TR Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon [VIDEO]

The TR knot is a hybrid knot that takes the best qualities of the FG/Sebile/Delph knot and combines them with the Uni Knot.  I came up with this knot because I really liked the FG/Sebile/Delph knot, but it would not work well with some brands of braid combined with some brands of fluorocarbon.  When the FG knot is able to grab, it is the strongest connection, in my opinion, but I experienced some frustration with a few brands and finishes.

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Best Tarpon Loop Knot For Flyfishing

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Best Tarpon Loop Knot For Flyfishing

To catch the most tarpon it is important to pay attention to the details. Having a knot that makes the fly swim unnaturally can result in less bites and getting fewer tarpon to the boat. Let's take a look at three of the most commonly used loop knots for tarpon.

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The 6 Best Knots For Braided Line To Heavy Monofiliment Leaders

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The 6 Best Knots For Braided Line To Heavy Monofiliment Leaders

I really use about 6 knots to attach braid to either Fluorocarbon or Monofiliment leaders. Here are my favorites:

#1 The J Knot- This is my Go-To knot for most quick leader ties. I have a lot of confidence in this one.

Top 3 Fishing Knots For Braided Line To Fluorocarbon Leader

Top 3 Fishing Knots For Braided Line To Fluorocarbon Leader

Here are my top 3 braided line to fluorocarbon or monofiliment knots.  They are all easily tied and you can learn them in just a couple of minutes.

Are Golden Boat Lifts Worth the Upgrade And Price?

Are Golden Boat Lifts Worth the Upgrade And Price?

Not all boat lifts are built the same. Discover how Golden Boat Lifts revolutionized marine lift design with side-mounted motors and a game-changing drill-less bunk system.

Inside the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary: A Second Chance for Injured Birds in the Florida Keys

Inside the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary: A Second Chance for Injured Birds in the Florida Keys

Open 365 days a year, the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates over 1,000 birds annually. Nestled on a seven-acre easement near Everglades National Park, this sanctuary offers a front-row seat to healing, conservation, and breathtaking sunsets.

Why Binoculars Are a Must on the Water — Nikon Monarch 10x40 Review

Why Binoculars Are a Must on the Water — Nikon Monarch 10x40 Review

Don’t overlook binoculars on your boat. Compact, waterproof, fog-proof 10×40s like the Nikon Monarch dramatically improve your ability to spot fish early—especially at dawn and dusk.