Waypoint Outdoor Collective

This week we talk to Kevin Fontenot of KB Retrievers and Wheels on Water, an organization for Disabled Hunters, Fishers and Outdoorsmen and Women. After an accident that left Kevin in a chair, he continued to love the outdoors and follow his passions in hunting and fishing and is now looking to provide others that same opportunity. He could use all the help he can get so please go donate to the cause on his page at https://wow-project.online/kb-retrievers .

In this episode, we interview Nick Honachefsky of Saltwater Underground and talk all about targeting striped bass on the east coast. Listen in as we tell stories, share a few tips, and have a ton of FUN with our boy Nick.

Welcome to the 2nd Episode where Ben and Austin delve into waterfowl behavior and external factors that influence ducks and geese... because knowledge is power.

When Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor were tasked with finding potential hosts for a freshwater fishing show, Miles Burghoff’s name quickly came up. Since starting Sweetwater Fishing TV, Rowland and Burghoff have become good fishing buddies and even better friends.

Today’s talk really focuses on what the world of sponsorship looks like, since that is one of the main subjects people ask both of these pros about. They discuss how they both got started in the industry, things they have done to create a larger audience, and the value of networking and staying humble.

Listen in to learn the ins and outs of sponsorships, the best podcasts to get you through your next road trip, and why Burghoff’s nick name is “Sonor”. HINT: It has to do with the hit television series, M*A*S*H!

Highlights 

• Miles Burghoff is an accomplished tournament bass fisherman and co-host of Sweetwater Fishing TV with Joey
• While Sweetwater is primarily a bass fishing show, they also tackle all kinds of freshwater
• Tom Rowland met Burghoff because he was recommended to Rowland as a potential host for a freshwater fishing

Relevant Links

• http://sweetwaterfishingtv.com/
• http://www.waypointtv.com/
• http://www.saltwaterexperience.com/
• http://intothebluefishing.com/
• https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/
• https://upandvanished.com/listen2/
• https://serialpodcast.org/
• http://podcasts.joerogan.net/
• http://jimharshawjr.com/podcast/
• https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/
• http://jockopodcast.com/

People Mentioned

• Tom Rowland
• Miles Burghoff
• Joey Nania
• Rich Tudor
• Steve Rodger
• Scott Walker
• Louis Wellen
• Bob Bagby
• John Kushernick
• Shaw Grigsby
• Kevin VanDam

“Rags to riches to ruin to redemption.” That is the quick and dirty explanation behind the story of accomplished speaker, author, and educator, Dr. Joe Martin. Dr. Martin was raised in Liberty City, one of the roughest neighborhoods in the Miami, Florida area. Martin didn’t meet a white child until he was 12, struggled under the guidance of a depressed young mother that was a functioning alcoholic, was sexually abused by a family member as a young teen, and buried six of his friends by the age of 16.

“Ask, get the answer, and take action”. That was the mantra that got a struggling young Martin out of the ghetto, into college, and beyond. He bought his first home the semester before he graduated college, graduated at the top of his college class at age 20, moved his mother out of the projects a year after he graduated from college, started his first business at 22, became the youngest professor ever hired to teach in the state of Florida at 24, had his doctorate before he was 30, and wrote several books prior to turning 30 as well.

After achieving all of this success, Dr. Martin still managed to ruin a 16-year marriage and lose a lot of his wealth because he tried to outrun his past by overcompensating, medicating, and isolating. He was a young man that was never taught how to be a man. He found a coach and mentor in the most unlikely and ironic of situations, and that was the turning point. That is where Dr. Joe Martin dedicated his life to becoming a “builder of men”.

Listen in to hear the full circle of Dr. Martin’s redemption and how his life’s goal is now bringing redemption and motivation to men everywhere, both young and old. You don’t want to miss out on this inspirational, gut wrenching, and heartwarming story.

Highlights

• Joe Martin is an award-winning international speaker, author, and educator.
• Martin has authored or co-authored several books and was voted National Speaker of the Year by the Association for the Promotion of Campus
• Martin is also host of the Real Men Connect podcast, the number one rated podcast on iTunes for Christian
• After being raised in one of the toughest areas in the S., Dr. Martin has dedicated his life to creating an organization where he can mentor men on how to be responsible, make good decisions, and rise above their circumstances.

Relevant Links

• https://www.apca.com/
• http://drjoemartin.com/
• http://realmenconnect.com/
• http://www.waypointtv.com/
• http://realmenconnect.com/spiritual-checkup/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/SaltwaterExperience
• [email protected]

People Mentioned

• Tom Rowland
• Joe Martin

Having met years ago while guiding on the Snake River, Tom Rowland and Clay Watson have shared their fair share of fishing stories and experiences all over the world. Intrigued by Watson’s latest experience fishing the waters of Cuba, Rowland invited him on the Tom Rowland Podcast to talk about the adventure.

Watson took a 120-foot mothership under the guidance of an Argentinian outfit to fish the islands off the southern side of Cuba. There were nine total anglers on the week-long trip--though the mothership can accommodate 12--with a number of dolphin skiffs available to take participants from the mothership to the most remote fishing spots. He describes it as similar to what he imagines the Florida Keys were probably like 150 years ago, completely uninhabited and a saltwater fisherman’s dream.

Listen in to hear all about Watson’s Cuban fishing experience, the attributes he thinks make up the ideal fishing guide, why he wouldn’t recommend going to Cuba or Mexico if you’re looking to get into saltwater fishing for the first time, and why he’s headed to Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico next.

Highlights

• Clay Watson is an experienced guide and avid angler that Tom Rowland met years ago when guiding on the Snake
• Since then, Watson and Rowland have done a lot of fishing, hunting, and training together.
• Watson and his family are known to travel and fish some intriguing locations throughout the world, with the most recent destination being the waters around

Relevant Links

• http://www.waypointtv.com/
• http://www.saltwaterexperience.com/
• https://lancearmstrong.com/podcast
• http://www.ericblehm.com/books/fearless
• https://cubanfishingcenters.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/SaltwaterExperience

People Mentioned

• Tom Rowland
• Clay Watson

Tom Rowland and Patrick St. Charles met about a decade ago, bonding through a local workout group and an affinity for extreme fitness events like Tough Mudders, Spartan Races, and Ragnar Relays. Participating in these events led them to even more extreme events like the SEALFit Kokoro and GoRuck Selection.

Modeled after the US Navy Seals crucible “Hell Week”, SEALFit Kokoro is a 50+ hour training event with an approximate 30% pass rate. As SEALFit Kokoro finisher, Rowland learned the true value of teamwork, bringing those lessons back into his family, his business, and every leadership position in his life.

GoRuck Selection is a 48+ hour event covering over 80 miles with an average pass rate of less than 5%. St. Charles has had two experiences with GoRuck Selection, the first time in 2015 with Rowland.

Listen in to hear both men’s experience with GoRuck Selection, why St. Charles went back for a second time, and what drives them to push their bodies and minds through such physically and mentally challenging events. You’ll also learn how each experience, good or bad, has shaped the way they live their daily lives in regard to family, friends, and their businesses.

Highlights

• Patrick Charles and is a contractor and family man who met Tom Rowland about 10 years ago through an early morning workout program for men in their area.
• Rowland and Charles share a love for extreme fitness events and participated in a GoRuck Selection together.
• Rowland has since completed SEALFit Kokoro and Charles went back for a second GoRuck Selection, making it in the top three of the most recent class.

Relevant Links

• http://www.waypointtv.com/
• http://www.saltwaterexperience.com/
• https://sealfit.com/kokoro/
• https://www.goruck.com/selection/
• https://sealfit.com/20x/
• http://flxadventures.com/the-sea-to-sea-ar-2018/
• https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/SaltwaterExperience
• [email protected]

 People Mentioned

• Tom Rowland
• Patrick St. Charles
• Will Hunt
• Mark Divine
• Clay Watson
• Jonathan Hurtado

In this episode we dig deep into the issues of brown tide (aka brown algae) with Capt. Alex Gorichky and discuss why this is affecting so many fishing areas in Florida (and Texas). We cover the issues, the faults, and a couple solutions.

Welcome to the Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast, where our goal is to get you from the couch to the blind with everything you need to know about hunting waterfowl.

In this episode, we had beach fishing author, local legend, and fishing on foot master "The Land Captain" Steve Kantner on the show to have some fun telling stories about beach/surf fishing.