Brooklyn Fishing Club Podcast

Ep. 95 - Tom Rowland

In this episode, Tom Rowland joins us for a conversation about the path that shaped his life on the water. He gets into the early days, the grind it took to break into the outdoor world, and the lessons that stuck with him along the way. We dig into the moments that changed his perspective, the setbacks that toughened him up, and the wins that kept him moving. Tom brings plenty of stories, practical wisdom, and a grounded take on what it means to build a life doing what you love. It's one of those talks that leaves you fired up to chase your own dreams a little harder.

Ep. 94 - Matt Becker

This week, we sit down with Matt Becker, the 2023 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year, to talk about his incredible journey to the top. Matt shares how it all started — mowing lawns as a kid just to buy his first bass boat — and how that early passion turned into a career chasing trophies on the biggest stages in fishing. He opens up about the grind, the turning points, and the mindset that helped him rise through the ranks. It's a story of hard work, heart, and a lifelong love for the sport.

Ep. 93 - Dr. Martin Arostegui pt. 2

Dr. Martin Arostegui joins us for a second episode to discuss his 438 IGFA world records. There was so much to talk about that this ended up being one of our longest interviews at over five hours long. He has a wealth of knowledge about all things fishing and his story is incredible. He escaped communist Cuba as a child, became the head doctor of a hospital and has the world record for having the most IGFA world records. You don't want to miss this interview!

Ep. 92 - Chris Lafrange

Chris Lafrange is one fishy mofo and an all around great guy, plain and simple. He mates on a tuna boat and slays giants. In this interview he shares his outlook on conservation, stories from the deep and more.

Ep. 91 - Brandon Sausele

In this episode, host Victor Lucia sits down with Brandon Sausale, one of the most respected surfcasters in the Northeast and a devoted practitioner of wetsuiting — the extreme form of surf fishing that involves swimming out to offshore rocks in the dark of night to chase striped bass. Brandon shares stories from Montauk's rugged coast, lessons learned from years of pushing limits in the surf, and how dedication, discipline, and risk come together in this unique fishing lifestyle. Tune in for an authentic conversation that captures the passion, grit, and obsession that define the hardcore surfcasting community.