Salt Strong Fishing

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.

Ever seen a huge nest of angry yellow jackets coming at you? I sure have (and it's a moment I won't forget). Listen in as I share the wild story and the BIG LESSON learned. Enjoy.

In this episode, we go LIVE and UNCUT on the water in Tampa Bay so you get to hear exactly what's going through our minds when the wind is kicking and the bite is tough. As fishing educators, it's critical that we show both the great days and tough days. Not every single trip is amazing, and the fish aren't always biting. Yes, we still managed to catch a few fish and avoid the skunk (ironically Luke caught a snook just minutes after the camera stopped rolling), but this was a very slow day. Listen in to hear what's going through our minds and what types of spots we hit up on a tough day. You can always learn a lot from the tough ones...

Fishing at night is one of the most productive times you can wet a line. The fish are in full feeding mode, there is less pressure from boats and other anglers, plus you avoid getting sunburned! Listen in as we share our best night fishing tips and tactics including fishing docks at night, bridges, flats, and more. Tight lines!

My recent trip with some billionaire CEOs revealed a really powerful insight into getting everything you want out of life. The great news is that it's not complicated and anyone can do it. Enjoy this awesome story.

In this episode, we have on tripletail guru Capt. Jay O'Brien to discuss his tips to catch tripletail (including what to look for, best structure, best bait and lures, and more. We also discuss his upcoming tripletail tournament which goes for a full 6 months! Enjoy and tight lines.

In this episode, we discuss the different types of shrimp runs (brown shrimp vs white shrimp) including the best shrimp lures, best shrimp lure colors, best shrimp sizes, and more. So if you love catching redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder, you don't want to miss this one! Enjoy and tight lines.

Every mistake should teach us a lesson... Well, my recent boat incident did just that. Enough so that it was important enough to make an entire podcast episode out of it. Enjoy the story and I hope you learn from this.

A shrimp is the most common bait for saltwater fishing ever created. So it's no surprise that a shrimp lure is one of the best lures to catch fish. But one of the problems is that most of the shrimp lures come pre-rigged (not good) which can make them tough to go weedless (which is ideal because fish hold tight to structure). So listen in as we share what we believe is the best shrimp lure rig ever made. Tight lines and enjoy.

It's a fact that seagrass is dying at an alarming rate across Florida (and other states). The worse news is that even much of the new grass being planted is dying. This means there is some chemical (or chemicals) in the water causing it to die. Listen in as we talk about what we believe might be one of the culprit (and how to avoid it). Tight lines.

In this week's Salt Strong Unchurched, we discuss the whole "cancel culture" mentality and what this is doing to our society. We even had a group of haters try to put us through the ringer on some false pretenses (fortunately it ended well). Listen in as I share what we can learn from this and how to fix it.

Everyone loves saving money on fishing tackle! That's why we put together these 5 saltwater fishing hacks that will save you money. Everything from some fishing line hacks, lure hacks, and spinning reel hacks. Enjoy and tight lines!

Over the years, our tackle bags have evolved just like we have an anglers. And some of the fishing tackle we used to believe we needed to catch fish is no longer as relevant. In fact, we've stopped buying quite a few tackle items and equipment altogether. Find out fishing products we no longer buy and why.

I recently had two different conversations with friends who are struggling with Christianity. After hearing their struggles, I realized that most of the issues actually came from fellow Christians (and the church) who were doing hurtful things that could have easily been avoided. Find out what all 3 of them are here in this new episode.

In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of having a fish finder for inshore saltwater fishing. This applies to both boats and kayaks. So if you're trying to figure out if you need to invest in a fish finder, listen to this first.

If you want to catch more fish from the surf this year, you don't want to miss this episode. Bama Beach Bum breaks down how he surveys a new beach for the best spots, the best overall rigs to catch a ton of fish, along with what baits he likes best. We also break down some great overall lures for walking the beach. Tight lines and enjoy!

It's known that our mind is one of the most powerful things in the world. It can be used for good or bad, positive or negative. And it really all has to do with what we feed it. Listen in to this true story (and learn from my mistakes)

It's come up in multiple conversations about how some of the best inshore saltwater anglers target just one species at a time in different spots (compared to just fishing for anything that will bite). Listen in as our panel shares exactly how they pre-trip plan to focus in on specific species in specific spots (based on trends). Enjoy and tight lines.

Saltwater fishing can be tough when you first start out. Especially if you are making these ten common mistakes we see most anglers make (that practically sabotage your ability to consistently catch fish). So in this episode, we cover the top 10 DON'Ts that we wish someone had told us when we first got into saltwater fishing. Enjoy and tight lines.

Many of us struggle to understand why there is so much negativity, evil, and suffering in this world when we also believe in a God that loves us. I just happened to be reading a book called "Christianity For People Who Aren't Christian" and it had a really powerful chapter explaining exactly why God "allows" evil and suffering. You don't want to miss this one!

In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of live bait vs using artificial lures in the winter time (for redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, and sheepshead). Listen in as we share our stories and experiences, plus give a detailed breakdown about what types of live bait and lures work best this time of year. Tight lines and enjoy.

Your plan can make or break your fishing trip. And the great news is that there are some really amazing tools to help you find the fish (and find new hidden spots) using technology. But one of the biggest issues most anglers make is only using one map and only coming up with a basic plan. Check out how we pre-trip plan for our trips including what technology we use. Tight lines!

If you're struggling to figure our your purpose or mission in life, don't worry... you're not alone. But that doesn't mean you can't do a few quick things to uncover God's purpose for you. Listen in as I share a few steps that will help uncover anyone's purpose in life. Enjoy.

Listen is as we discuss the big updates the Insider Community including a new facelift, new maps, and a way for any new referral to get in the community for free. We even have a free contest going where the winner gets to fish with us! Enjoy and tight lines.