Addressing Shark Depredation of our Coastal Waters with Congressman Rob Wittman - Episode #807

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Sports, Health & Fitness, Wilderness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 23 August 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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If you fish in Florida or really anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Seaboard you have probably had your fish get eaten on the way in. It is happening everywhere and there is a SHARK EXPLOSION. This is a highly controversial topic because most of the population have been conditioned to believe that Sharks populations are on the decline and somehow they are rare, delicate and almost on the endangered species list. NOTHING COULD BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH IN FLORIDA. Shark numbers are higher than any professional guides have ever seen in their careers. They are everywhere and they are attacking anglers catches on record levels inshore, offshore and everywhere in between. On today's episode we have Congressman Rob Wittman. The Congressman is an avid outdoorsman and fan of Saltwater Experience. He loves to fish and enjoy the beautiful fisheries our country has to offer. He has also seen the dramatic rise in shark populations and has decided to do something about it. Congressman Rob Whittman came on the show to explain the new legislation he is co-sponsoring to try to help curb the Shark Depredation that is affecting fisherman all up and down our coasts. Follow the Congressman on YouTube: @RobWittman Follow the Congressman on Instagram: @reprobwittman Learn more about the legislation: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wittman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID%3D5074&source=gmail&ust=1691708517016000&usg=AOvVaw0HAqYBdOO717jCLeeHBlgR ____ This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee - Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off: http://bit.ly/3zDIRUa Drink LMNT - Special Offer: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TomRowland You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at https://tomrowlandpodcast.com If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 Recommended Fishing Gear (Affiliate Links Below): My Favorite Budget Friendly Inshore Rod (Permit/Bonefish): https://bit.ly/3KqgUEY My Favorite Budget Friendly Inshore Reel (Bonefish/Permit): https://bit.ly/44QSNr7 My Favorite Big Tarpon Reel: https://bit.ly/44QG7R7 My Favorite Big Tarpon Rod: https://bit.ly/44ZlouM My Favorite Lightweight Line: https://bit.ly/47iJ1Qj Big Fish Line: https://bit.ly/3DED2I7 My Favorite YETI Cooler: https://bit.ly/3KsTcIh Bigger YETI Cooler: https://bit.ly/44TbCKi My Favorite Fish Finder: https://bit.ly/3DEPreS My Favorite Radar: https://bit.ly/3KvlXnF My Favorite Fishing Shorts: https://bit.ly/3OmVJon This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at https://tomrowlandpodcast.com Contact Tom through email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0	Despite what you may have heard about the shark population,
0:32.0	there are more sharks now than we've ever seen.
0:35.0	Videos like these are more common and fishermen are losing their catches to sharks more than ever before.
0:41.0	On today's show, I have Congressman Rob Whitman who's sponsoring a
0:44.4	bill to address the overwhelming increase in shark population and its effects on
0:48.9	recreational fishermen. Congressman, welcome to the show. I'm Rob Whitman, represent the First Congressional District of Virginia, and this is the
0:55.8	time rolling podcast.
0:57.8	So Congressman Rob Whitman,
1:03.0	Rob Whitman, hot seat, one minute, here we go.
1:06.0	Inshore or offshore.
1:08.0	Offshore.
1:09.0	Rock, country or other.
1:11.0	Rock.
1:12.0	Mountains or beaches.
1:14.8	Sunrise or sunset. Sunrise. Text or calls. Text. One thing you're afraid of.
1:21.5	Not being able to fish as often as I like.
1:25.0	Winter Olympics or summer Olympics.
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