Roland Martin’s Man Cave

Come inside Roland Martin’s home in Naples, Fla. This is what visitors see coming in the front door.
Come inside Roland Martin’s home in Naples, Fla. This is what visitors see coming in the front door.
First impressions are that he’s a big-time hunter, and there’s some definite truth to that.
First impressions are that he’s a big-time hunter, and there’s some definite truth to that.
Upon closer inspection, there are many things, awards and commemorative items, that relate to fishing.
Upon closer inspection, there are many things, awards and commemorative items, that relate to fishing.
But Martin does have a strong bond to hunting.
But Martin does have a strong bond to hunting.
This is a John Wayne 100th anniversary Winchester Model 1892 along with a signed box of John Wayne ammo.
This is a John Wayne 100th anniversary Winchester Model 1892 along with a signed box of John Wayne ammo.
Martin has a good number of firearms, some cherished gifts and others that get regular use, that mean a lot to him.
Martin has a good number of firearms, some cherished gifts and others that get regular use, that mean a lot to him.
From his show, to being a guest on numerous others and being friends with the likes of Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris, Martin has traveled all over to hunt … and to fish.
From his show, to being a guest on numerous others and being friends with the likes of Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris, Martin has traveled all over to hunt … and to fish.
Here are several special mementos from over the years, including one of his books and the Helicopter Lure.
Here are several special mementos from over the years, including one of his books and the Helicopter Lure.
Here’s a close-up of some of his fishing stuff, but it’s not the stacks one would expect from the winner of 19 B.A.S.S. tournaments, second best in history behind only Kevin VanDam.
Here’s a close-up of some of his fishing stuff, but it’s not the stacks one would expect from the winner of 19 B.A.S.S. tournaments, second best in history behind only Kevin VanDam.
In his office, the project-oriented Martin works on his latest deal – making himself more of a presence on YouTube. Martin was working to connect great audio with high-quality video.
In his office, the project-oriented Martin works on his latest deal – making himself more of a presence on YouTube. Martin was working to connect great audio with high-quality video.
His wife, Judy, visits and tells a good story or two on him before having him tuck in his shirt.
His wife, Judy, visits and tells a good story or two on him before having him tuck in his shirt.
This chair, a gift from Morris, certainly tells a story, but it’s doubtful Martin uses it for anything more than a resting spot for the gear he’s taking on his next outing.
This chair, a gift from Morris, certainly tells a story, but it’s doubtful Martin uses it for anything more than a resting spot for the gear he’s taking on his next outing.
Martin has plenty of stories to tell, and he can get quite animated doing it.
Martin has plenty of stories to tell, and he can get quite animated doing it.
A short walk to the back of his gated property leads to a big metal building, where inside the scope of his bass fishing career is acknowledged. Martin has an extensive B.A.S.S. display, with plaques from many of his 19 victories.
A short walk to the back of his gated property leads to a big metal building, where inside the scope of his bass fishing career is acknowledged. Martin has an extensive B.A.S.S. display, with plaques from many of his 19 victories.
There were also an area for his nine Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles.
There were also an area for his nine Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles.
Here’s a list of all his appearances in Bassmaster Classics. Oh, wait, it’s 25. His most recent appearance was in the 2003 New Orleans Classic, where he finished fourth. Martin was second in 1980 and fourth two more times among his eight top 10 Classic finishers, but the title has eluded him.
Here’s a list of all his appearances in Bassmaster Classics. Oh, wait, it’s 25. His most recent appearance was in the 2003 New Orleans Classic, where he finished fourth. Martin was second in 1980 and fourth two more times among his eight top 10 Classic finishers, but the title has eluded him.
Turkey hunting is a favorite pursuit of Martin’s.
Turkey hunting is a favorite pursuit of Martin’s.
And he’s gone after most of the big game in North America.
And he’s gone after most of the big game in North America.
The chair given to Martin for winning the 1979 AOY is still in good shape.
The chair given to Martin for winning the 1979 AOY is still in good shape.
A pair of bills off swordfish add to the decoration of an enormous signed crankbait.
A pair of bills off swordfish add to the decoration of an enormous signed crankbait.
This is the just the finished portion of the Martin’s Man Cave, which includes an area upstairs.
This is the just the finished portion of the Martin’s Man Cave, which includes an area upstairs.
Inside the three-bay garage are most every tool Martin needs to engineer nearly anything. Check out this lathe.
Inside the three-bay garage are most every tool Martin needs to engineer nearly anything. Check out this lathe.
Name a tool and Martin just might have it.
Name a tool and Martin just might have it.
There’s plenty of room for his offshore Mako sportfishing boat.
There’s plenty of room for his offshore Mako sportfishing boat.
Martin opens a bay door to get a little more light on the subjects, which includes his Nitro bass boat.
Martin opens a bay door to get a little more light on the subjects, which includes his Nitro bass boat.
The sign remains from a big birthday celebration a few years back.
The sign remains from a big birthday celebration a few years back.
There are walls full of gear and projects in all stages – ready to go, in the process and requiring cleanup.
There are walls full of gear and projects in all stages – ready to go, in the process and requiring cleanup.
Martin has been melting lead for various projects, including pouring some jigheads we’ll see later.
Martin has been melting lead for various projects, including pouring some jigheads we’ll see later.
There is a lot of stuff, and Martin seems to know where everything is located.
There is a lot of stuff, and Martin seems to know where everything is located.
It’s organized like sections of a store.
It’s organized like sections of a store.
There’s recently received boxes still half full.
There’s recently received boxes still half full.
Martin takes a look at one of his new rods.
Martin takes a look at one of his new rods.
Bass Pro Shops have been in Martin’s corner for years, while NBC Sports is the latest venue for his shows that have aired for more than 40 years.
Bass Pro Shops have been in Martin’s corner for years, while NBC Sports is the latest venue for his shows that have aired for more than 40 years.
Out back under a roof are two bay boats …
Out back under a roof are two bay boats …
… and an air boat. Martin fires it up, saying the engine needs to be run occasionally.
… and an air boat. Martin fires it up, saying the engine needs to be run occasionally.
Back inside are more boxes and a map of the United States. It’s a good bet Martin has covered much of it in his travels.
Back inside are more boxes and a map of the United States. It’s a good bet Martin has covered much of it in his travels.
Now it’s upstairs, to Martin’s shop within his shop.
Now it’s upstairs, to Martin’s shop within his shop.
Martin checks out one of his latest projects.
Martin checks out one of his latest projects.
After pouring lead to make these saltwater jigs, they went upstairs for the finishing touches of paint.
After pouring lead to make these saltwater jigs, they went upstairs for the finishing touches of paint.
Martin admires his craftsmanship.
Martin admires his craftsmanship.
There are a lot of things to admire in this room.
There are a lot of things to admire in this room.
And just stacks and stacks of equipment.
And just stacks and stacks of equipment.
Like more line and gear to reload bullets.
Like more line and gear to reload bullets.
There’s also more stacks of rods.
There’s also more stacks of rods.
Martin knows exactly where to go to get what he needs.
Martin knows exactly where to go to get what he needs.
With the storage, gear and tools, it’s quite the impressive work space.
With the storage, gear and tools, it’s quite the impressive work space.
Maybe add hunting, but that sign relays an accurate statement.
Maybe add hunting, but that sign relays an accurate statement.