Salt Strong Fishing

Many of you have been asking about the family-focused fishing theme park. Here's the latest update along with some exciting news about a physical Salt Strong/Fish Strong tackle store. Enjoy & Tight lines.

In this episode, we break down the best times (and species) to use shrimp lures (artificial shrimp) over live shrimp (and vice versa). One of the biggest mistakes newer saltwater anglers make is thinking they should only use one or the other. Truth is, both types of shrimp have their place and the worst mistake you can make is using the wrong shrimp. Find out why.

I get a bit vulnerable in this episode... Here's the truth - I went looking for some help (coaching) on a particular part of my life and went in assuming I knew the answer. I didn't. Find out what I mean in this week's Unchurched.

At one point, we were all beginners when it comes to fishing. Even the most experienced anglers had trouble catching fish, rigging baits, and finding good spots. But that doesn't mean your learning curve has to take years... Instead, slice the learning curve down in half (or more) by reading our Beginner's Guide To Inshore Saltwater Fishing - https://secure.saltstrong.com/ultimate-inshore-beginners-guide You will save time and money (and avoid buying all of the wrong things). Get it here for free - https://secure.saltstrong.com/ultimate-inshore-beginners-guide

If you've been in what looks like a good fishing spot but can't seem to get the bite, the problem might not be your lure or bait... it could be an invisible chemical (or chemicals) on your hands that scare away fish (and can rub off on your leader line, hook, lure, or bait). Listen in as we talk about one of the top negative smell tracks that hurt anglers chances of catching fish. Tight lines and enjoy.

One of the top questions I receive from the Unchurched podcasts is "How do I discover my purpose or mission in life?" As you probably know, there is no one-size fits all answer, however, there are some things that we can all do to get one step closer to figuring out what God has in store for us to (and where HE wants us to shine). Listen in to this awesome story.

Many anglers have no idea about the benefits of a progressive fishing app. The old line, "There's an app for that" made us believe that we needed an app in the app store for anything. But some BIG companies (big like Google, Twitter, Alibaba, Starbucks, etc) are starting to invest in progressive web apps for more speed and better overall user experience. Listen in as we discuss how this impacts fishing apps like Smart Fishing Spots app. Enjoy and tight lines!

It's the Cinderella fishing story of the year folks... In this episode, we bring on Matt in a Yak to share what happened when he entered his kayak into an all boating inshore fishing tournament (where each boat had 2-3 anglers). Not only does Matt share the amazing story, but he shares how he found his honey hole spots. Enjoy and tight lines!

Staying married takes work. But let's be honest, destroying your marriage also takes work. So if we're going to be putting in work either way, why not focus on keeping it together? In this episode, I break down what we can all learn from divorce including why putting your kids first is one of the top ways to sabotage your own marriage.

In this episode, we have two famous scientist divers on to discuss why NOAA is even considering opening bottom trawling in and around the Oculina Reef off Florida. Something isn't adding up here as this famous coral reef has been protected for years (after many parts were destroyed from trawling) and now they are discussing bringing the same trawlers back??? Listen in and let us know your feedback.

Fishing spots (as in GPS spots) have been around for as long as we can remember. But guess what? FISH MOVE! In fact, fish move every day with the tides and weather. So we created a tool that follows the fish around as they move. Check out this huge news about Smart Fishing Spots!

Let's face it, no one is perfect. We are all flawed, imperfect sinners who have our ups, downs, good days, and bad. That includes the people in churches. So listen in as I share some powerful things I've learned about churches over the years. And if you've been hurt by one, don't give up the FAITH.

In this episode, author and YouTuber John Skinner joins the conversation to discuss fluke fishing, why he doesn't target flounder in Florida (but still manages to catch them), and his all-time favorite rigs. If you love fluke and flounder, you'll love this fun interview. Tight lines!

In this episode, we break down the three best types of spots to fish for redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder. Because let's face it, if you can't find good spots, you are going to struggle to catch fish. But we don't stop with just naming our favorite types of spots... we show you a cool trick on how to find them. Enjoy and tight lines!

In this episode, I share a crazy wild true story of how negative self-talk (and thoughts) ended up coming true within 24 hours and almost ended this man's life. So much to learn from here.

In this episode, Justin and Joe break down the 20-page redfish regulations being proposed in Florida. They break down the pros and cons along with notes from each region. Finally, they share the new cobia initiative where the FWC is paying anglers for cobia carcasses! Enjoy and tight lines.

In this episode, we break down one of the really exciting new features of Smart Fishing Spots... the ability to show every single oyster bar in your area. So far we have this for all of Florida and Texas - with more states coming soon. Listen in as we share this amazing new oyster trick along with seagrass spots in some areas as well. Enjoy and more to come!

Even though the news might portray that there is more bad news, murders, and evil acts than anything else, truth is there are some really amazing Christians doing some really amazing things. In fact, most people do believe in God and want a relationship with HIM, but they just don't know where to start. Listen in and enjoy this new discussion.

In this episode, we have a big chunk of the fishing coaches on to share their favorite (and go-to) lures for catching inshore saltwater fish in the summer. We also share rigging and retrieving tips. If you want to catch more redfish and trout this summer, you're going to want to listen in to this! Enjoy and tight lines.

In this episode, we go wade fishing with none other than Wader Dave. Not only did we catch some fish (mostly speckled trout and a couple of snook), but Wader Dave also shared some great tips for wade fishermen. We also got to poke fun of Luke for dropping his microphone in the water... Tight lines.

In this episode, I break down a recent "aha" moment where I was praying to God in the wrong way. My guess is that I'm not alone. Listen in to the story and enjoy.

In this episode, we go out LIVE on the water early in the morning (before work) and show exactly how we get tight lines with trout in easy fashion. Best news is that you can use topwater our a soft plastic. Enjoy this fun trip and tight lines!

In this episode, we share some exciting news about investing in 30,000 new redfish (in celebration of hitting 30,000 Salt Strong Insider members). We're going to be teaming up with MOTE Aquaculture to do one of the biggest redfish drops in history. The best news is that it will be the most science-based redfish drop as we'll be tagging these fish so we'll have data to tell us what worked and what didn't. Enjoy this episode and let us know where we should drop these redfish.

It's a fact that the more impact you are making in this world, the more haters you attract. The sad part is that too many people quit early because of haters. Don't give up! Use that negativity to FUEL your success. Enjoy these stories.

Avoid these 5 bad habits at all costs! Truth is, we've all done them at one point or another. A couple of them even still impact the pros on occasion (until they snap out of it and realize what they are doing). So join in and write down each bad habit so you can avoid them going forward. Your fishing game will thank you.

In this episode, we go LIVE out on the water and reveal our #1 tried and true way to consistently catch speckled trout on topwater lures. The best news is that you can do it before work! Enjoy this on the water podcast and tight lines. Joe

I've had a couple of different questions regarding how to find a good balance between career, family, spouse, kids, hobbies, faith, sleep, etc. Turns out, it's a myth. Find out why in this week's UNCHURCHED.

What's really interesting is that almost everyone had a slightly different reason on why they loved fishing (and why it's so addicting). Listen in as we discuss this addictive sport we love so much. Fish On!

The new fishing app that everyone is talking about just got even better! Now with crazy detailed weather, radar, sonar, 3D imaging, and more. The other great news is that it's coming out to all Insider members tomorrow! Listen in as we discuss everything you need to know.

In this episode, I have a special guest named Brandt Blank to discuss the mystery around Noah's ark. Brandt shares timelines, evidence, and addresses the big questions that most people struggle with when it comes to Noah's ark. Enjoy and God bless.

In this episode, we hit the flats as the sun comes up and test out the topwater lure vs a swimbait paddletail to see which one gets the most action. So listen in as we fish, talk about some upcoming products, and slay some trout! Stay until the end to find out which one wins!

In this episode, we are joined by seagrass expert, Savanna Barry, to discuss what's really going on with all of the dying seagrass. We cover the water quality problems, how we got here, where it's going, why we can't just keep planting new grass in bad areas, and how to fix this. Don't miss this awesome episode!

With over 200 different Christian church denominations in America (and a staggering 45,000+ globally), it begs the question, "Why so many?" So in this week's UNCHURCHED I dive into making sense of all the different options for worship. Enjoy.

In this episode, I sit down with none other than my brother Luke Simonds to hear his origin story (it's pretty awesome). From getting laughed at regarding his fishing skills to having a tough time switching from live bait to lures, you'll get to hear his entire story in this great episode. Enjoy and tight lines.

We've got some insane beach fishing content coming real soon and you guys are going to be blown away with how many fish we caught. Plus, the drone footage showing the fish in the surf was amazing. Listen in as Wyatt and Bama Beach Bum share what happened. Tight lines!

I've been hearing a bunch of questions from people who found my anxiety video on YouTube who seem to be struggling with finding God. Most just don't know where to begin or how to speak to HIM. So in this episode, I break down the process of hearing from God.

This new Smart Fishing Spots app is simply amazing! Not only is it an "all in one" app with everything you possibly need from weather to wind to satellite maps to sonar, but it also has the ability for you to see under the water! Just wait until you see this next level of fishing intel. Enjoy and tight lines!

In this episode, we go LIVE on a random flat near Islamorada to see what we can catch. We also discuss why the flats in the Florida Keys are so unique (including why they hold different species than the rest of the flats in Florida). Enjoy some fun conversations, a few catches, and some great intel on fishing the flats of the Florida Keys. Tight lines!

I recently had a conversation with a friend who referred to someone as "religious" (not in a friendly way), and it opened up a dialogue about the difference between religious and spiritual. So listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of each.

In this episode, Salt Strong fishing coach Wyatt Parcel interviews Capt. Caleb McCumber who reveals some of his best tips to finding and catching redfish in tough conditions (like the crazy wind we've had this year). Listen in for some really awesome redfish tips from a guy who competes in some of the biggest redfish tournaments in the country.

We were recently down in the Keys (Islamorada) and we had one of those days where it was blowing almost 25 mph, not to mention a slight cold front. So we decided to stay in close and just hit a bridge to see what we could get to bite. Although we brought a bunch of live shrimp, we didn't even need a single one! Why? Because this brand new Power Prawn JR USA was on fire! Listen in to hear how it worked for us (and how you can get some yourself).

Would you like a simple ritual that can be done as soon as you start your day that could end up being life-changing? I tried this a while back (with a bit of skepticism) and I can tell you it truly does work. Enjoy this one!

In this episode, we break down all of the best trolling motor buyer's tips (and mistakes) that we wished someone had shared with us when we purchased our first trolling motor. We discuss the best brands, shaft size, thrust, positioning, mounting, batteries, and more. Regardless if you're in the market for a new trolling motor or not, you'll get value from this. Enjoy and tight lines.

If you use any apps for fishing (tides, weather, wind, radar, sonar, waves, etc) then you've got to check out this amazing new app that combines everything a fisherman would ever need into one place. We've been working behind the scenes on this for a long time and we're finally ready to reveal it soon. Listen in as we do a sneak peak behind the app. Tight lines!

Listen in as I share some real life stories of people's lives who have been changed all by one simple thing that most of us take for granted. Enjoy!

Seagrass has been called "the liver" of the saltwater estuaries. It's critical for so many species to grow and thrive, not to mention, it helps stabilize the sea bottom, provides food and habitat for other marine organisms, and helps maintain water quality. Sadly, the beloved manatee has been caught in the middle of this as manatees eat 100 pounds of seagrass per day (some adult manatees eating as much as 200 pounds of seagrass per day). Listen in as we discuss the issues the manatee is facing along with some potential solutions.

The past two years have seen a massive increase in the amount of new anglers and boaters. This also equates into a massive increase in the amount of bad fish handling (although it certainly not just the newer anglers who are making these mistakes). So in this podcast, we highlight the biggest mistakes we continue to see (and even make ourselves sometimes) that are costing fish their life. Tight lines and enjoy.

The entire idea and beliefs behind Christianity all boil down to one thing being true. If it's true, Christianity thrives. If it's ever proven to be untrue, Christianity dies. Find out why this is so critical to the Christianity Faith. Enjoy.

In this episode, Joe and Luke hit the early morning bite and fish a flat as the sun comes up. Some great learning lessons on what to do (and what not to do) when fishing in the early morning. You might also get to see Joe out-fish Luke on film (which doesn't happen often). Enjoy and tight lines.

If you're in the market for a new or used boat, you'll definitely want to hear this! Anglers and boaters don't ever want to make a mistake when buying a boat, and with the crazy high demand for boats right now, prices are at all-time highs. But does that mean you should hold off on the boat purchase? Depends... Listen in and find out why.