Salt Strong Fishing

Let's face it, fishing groups on Facebook just aren't what they used to be. And that's coming from someone who started what is now the largest saltwater fishing group on Facebook. But sadly, these groups have become filled with negativity, obscenities, spam, and now even Facebook itself deciding what the users can see. Listen in as we discuss the online community that we are spending all of our time in (that doesn't sensor your posts or comments). Enjoy!

What side of the fence do you fall on? Rich or poor? Prosperous or unfortunate? Listen in as I share a story from a 26-year old millennial who summed up our warped sense of prosperity in a few paragraphs. Trust me, you're going to want to hear this one!

In this episode, we are fishing LIVE with Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson in the Keys to show just how easy it is to catch mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, jacks, and more on a patch reef. What a blast for the entire family. This makes getting a ton of tight lines in the Keys super easy!

In this episode, Salt Strong fishing coaches Wyatt and Tony share some of their best tips to find redfish and trout feeding zones in the cooler months. They discuss WHERE to find redfish and trout (types of spots), WHEN (best tides and time of day), WHAT lures to use, and HOW to use them to attract more strikes. Enjoy this one!

What an amazing story from fisherman Dan Floen who was given just 8 months to live from doctors due to the melanoma that had spread through his body. Hear how Dan learned to "Trust" his guide (God), how God responds when you take a step in faith, and how God molds us to become fishers of men.

In this episode, we bring on the team to discuss everything you could want to know about saltwater kayak fishing. We discuss the best kayak brands, must-have accessories, mistakes to avoid, how to rig up your kayak, where to store tackle, best kayak carts, and more.

In this bridge fishing episode, we head out with Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson and film a LIVE episode of how he uses chum to catch endless amounts of mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, and grouper around bridge pilings. If you want a super-easy way to catch a bunch of fish for the entire family then you'll definitely want to hear this.

Do you feel like fear is getting in the way of you reaching your dreams? Don't worry, you aren't alone. But that doesn't mean you can overcome it either. Listen in as I share some things I've had to do in order to beat fear.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to repair your own fishing reels then you're going to love this new episode with special guest Dennis from 2nd Chance Tackle. We break the discussion down into four different parts: Conventional reels Level wind reels Spinning reels Lever drag reels I can't wait to hear your feedback and questions so we can record a new live interview with Dennis to answer all of your reel repair questions.

Looking to hire a fishing guide in the future? Well, here are same things to look out for (and request). Like any occupation, there are great people, good people, and those you should avoid altogether... so listen in to hear how we personally go about looking for a good captain and charter.

I can't help but discuss the war that is going on right in front of us... Morals, Msision, Vision, and Purpose have all been thrown out the door. Many would prefer that God's name is silenced... and yet we wonder why there is so much hate and anger. Listen in as I have a candid conversation about the spiritual warfare I'm seeing out there (and how it impacts you).

What a story! Salt Strong fishing coach Wyatt just moved from NC to Texas and went out fishing in Texas waters for the very first time. Listen in to what happened, how he did it, and some really powerful lessons learned for fishing a new area (or state). Tight lines!

Did you know that many of the popular spinning reels targeted at saltwater anglers are no different than the bass reels? Listen in as we discuss what makes a saltwater spinning reel different than just a freshwater spinning reel. We also discuss hybrids, pros and cons of reels, different brands, etc.

What's your dream? Are you living it currently? In a perfect world, what kind of work are you doing? Are you doing it now? If not, this episode is for you... don't settle for anything but your dreams and your best version of you (the one that God created you to be).

If you are into catching BIG snook, redfish, and speckled trout then you've got to hear about this new shrimp lure called the Power Prawn. This artificial shrimp has proven to work in all depths and it even out-fishing live bait in many instances. Listen in as we discuss why this shrimp lure is catching so many big fish (and how you can get yours today).

If you want to know which weighted hooks are best for certain soft plastics (and certain depths), then you don't want to miss this episode. Listen in as we discuss the best hook brands, gaps, sizes, weights, and more.

One of the best ways to shape the future is to learn from (and alter) the mistakes and bad habits from the past. So every year I like to reflect on where I spent my time, mistakes made, what drained me emotionally, what type of people gave me energy, etc. So in this episode, I share all of the advice to my 2020 self...

If you love catching speckled trout, you're going to love this episode. We break down the similarities and differences between catching specks in each state, what lures have proven to work for big speckled trout everywhere, some of the best tactics for finding the big schools, and we end with some gator trout tips. Enjoy!

It's winter time and that means changing up the lures a bit. In this episode, the guys from Salt Strong share the best winter time lures for catching slams (redfish, trout, snook, and flounder). We discuss some new lures, some oldies, and best jigheads. Enjoy!

Have you ever heard from God? For years, I thought it wasn't real... but then I asked HIM a question and the craziest thing happened... not once, but over ten different times. Listen in as I discuss my experiences with hearing from God.

In this episode, I bring on redfish guru Luke Simonds to discuss how he finds new redfish spots in all four seasons (including best tides, best lures, and best redfish tips for each season). If you haven 't downloaded the book, Redfish Secrets, please go here now: www.redfishsecrets.com

In this episode, team Salt Strong shares their biggest breakthroughs, lessons, new tackle, and "a-ha" moments for the past year. Listen in as we discuss our favorite new lures, mistakes made, cost-savings, and more. Enjoy!

I can't think of a better way to start the year than to forgive someone you've been angry with... to release any and all anger... to start the year free of hatred and contempt... to have a clean slate... listen in...

In this episode, I have on Andrew Walker, President & CEO of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to share what is going on with the a disease outbreak known as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease that is impacted one of the largest coral reefs in the world. Listen in as Andy shares what is going on, what they are doing about it, and what this means for the future of our coral reefs off of Florida.

One year ago, Salt Strong Insider member Pat Ogletree decided he would only fish with topwater lures for an entire year. As someone who fishes multiple times per week (year round), we knew he would get some amazing intel on what topwater brands are the best, what size lures work best during certain seasons, do colors matter, and much much more. Listen in and enjoy!

The nones... the religiously unaffiliated. We've discussed this topic a few times over the past week and now we have the author himself, Dr. James Emery White, to discuss this fastest growing religious group of our time. Enjoy this hard-hitting episode.

It's sheepshead time! In this episode, the guys from Salt Strong share all of their best sheepshead tips (including favorite sheepshead lures, rigs, live bait, types of spots, and even mistakes to avoid). If you love sheepshead (or want to start catching more), then you're going to love this episode!

In this episode, my guest is lure expert Greg Vinall (aka Doc Lures from Australia). Greg has spent the larger part of his life making lures, testing lures, and perfecting lures. He also has the largest podcast in Australia dedicated to catching fish with lures. So I had to find out, what are his top 5 lures that he would bring anywhere in the world to catch fish. Enjoy!

So this was the first year I tried picking "a word" to focus and pray on and the results have been shocking! Wait until you hear what has happened since January when my wife and I first started praying on, talking about, and writing down this one word...

In this episode, we hit on the main 5 things to avoid when it comes to properly handling inshore saltwater fish (like redfish, snook, and speckled trout). With all of the new anglers into the sport of fishing this year, we've also seen an increase in the amount of poor handling. So we wanted to take some time to discuss the best way to catch a fish, grab a quick picture, and then release. Enjoy and please share.

All I can say is thank goodness Luke was on the boat for this fish scent test... what a brutal day for Joe! Listen as the Salt Strong brothers test out one of the leading inshore fishing scents (ProCure) against the new inshore scent that the team has been testing behind the scenes. What a showdown!

The Christian report card is out! Here's what non-christians are saying about Christians (including WHY they don't go to church or want to be associated with us). This is our chance to listen and to make a change.

If you want to have an amazing day of inshore saltwater fishing right after a cold front then you don't want to miss this one! We break down why redfish and trout can be very predictable after a cold front and why winter is one of the best times to catch an inshore slam (with very little competition).

It's flounder time again! In this episode, we dedicate an entire hour to flounder fishing tips for the flats. If you want to know the best types of spots, best tides, and best lures for catching flounder in your area, then you don't want to miss this! Enjoy.

Time and time again I would convince myself that money would fix a problem. Yet, rarely, if ever, did money fix the issues I thought it would fix. And we all know it certainly doesn't buy you fulfillment. So listen in as I break down the ONE THING that must happen if you're depending on money to answer your problems...

Gill nets, shrimp trawling, overfishing... these are just some of the reasons that the state of North Carolina finds itself in a new lawsuit against CCA and dozens of concerned residents. North Carolina used to be one of the best inshore fisheries on the East Coast, yet over the past decade or so it's been on a gradual decline. Find out all of the details in this lawsuit as I interview CCA Executive Director David Sneed.

In this episode, John Skinner joins me to discuss surfcasting for stripers in the fall and winter. Listen in as we discuss how to access a beach for stripers, what lures to use, best jighead size, and how to fish other areas like bays and rocky shorelines. Enjoy!

If you want to know the exact reasons a big chunk of America no longer goes to church or proudly proclaims they are Christian it's because of one main reason... that's the topic in this week's hard-hitting episode of UNCHURCHED.

Join the Salt Strong team as go live to discuss paddletail lures vs split tail lures. It's the ultimate face-off between swimbaits vs jerk shads. We discuss the pros, cons, and best times to use each lure (including best colors, sizes, and more). Enjoy!

There exist five different mistakes/misconceptions that hold most weekend warrior (and newbie) inshore saltwater anglers back from catching redfish. We know because we experienced them ourselves for many years... and now as fishing coaches we see the same redfish mistakes get played out over and over again. So in this power-packed episode, we uncover the top 5 redfish mistakes. Enjoy and tight lines!

This past week my iPhone 11 shut off and I ended up going four full days without a phone. The first day was BRUTAL, but the next 3 I learned so much. Here's what went down... Enjoy

In this episode, I have Joshua Taylor, founder of Salty Scales, on the show to discuss his journey of creating a fishing apparel brand that is making an impact, creating community, and saving anglers from skin cancer. What an awesome story!

The debate about saltwater spinning reels vs baitcasting reels has been going on for many years. Some anglers claim baitcasters are superior, while the spinning reel crew says the opposite. So bring on some special guests to discuss the pros and cons of saltwater baitcasting reels.

Do you know how to get get into heaven? The Bible has the answers... that's why we brought on pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss the 7 steps to get into heaven from the book of 2 Peter.

In this episode, we go LIVE with another Tackle Tuesday to discuss lures and line that have proven to work incredibly well during Covid (for redfish and speckled trout). We're all having issues getting some of the big brand products in stock so this is very timely. Enjoy!

If you want to know the 5 simple steps that we use to find the feeding fish (and catch inshore slams) every week then here it is. Best news is that you can do the entire pre-trip process in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy!

I've personally struggled with prioritizing what really matters in life. Some weeks I feel incredibly balanced with my family duties and CEO duties while other weeks I completely fail one of the two (more often than not, neglecting my family time to catch up on work). So I wanted to share this message as a reminder to myself and all of the millions who need a quick reminder about what's really important...

I first met Capt. Debbie Hanson of SheFishes2 at a conference where we were both speaking. She has recently walked away from a "corporate" job to pursue her love of the outdoors full time. As you'll hear in this awesome interview, we should all be glad she did! Enjoy.

If you've ever fished on the Gulf Coast of Florida, you've probably heard of John's Pass in Madeira Beach. This famous pass brings in boaters, anglers, and tourists from all over the place. But in recent years, a series of issues has loads of sand filling up the pass. Find out what's really going on from Capt. Dylan Hubbard (including a solution that could turn this pass into one of the best snook fishing spots in Florida).

If you struggle with anxiety attacks (or know someone close to you who does), then this episode could be game-changing (it's everything I wish someone had shared with me back when I was struggling to understand the daily anxiety I was going through). Hope this helps you like it did me.