Salt Strong Fishing

In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of buying a 1000 series reel vs a 2500 reel vs a 3000 reel. What many anglers don't know is that most inshore fish can be caught with a super-light 1000 series reel (it has all the drag you need to land even the over slot fish). However, it also comes with a price... find out in this episode.

In this episode, Salt Strong rod and reel guru Mark Goodson joins to discuss all of the new inshore spinning reels for 2021. There are quite a few big changes from the likes of Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, and Quantum. Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of each brand (along with the new changes).

In this week's UNCHURCHED, Joe get the opportunity to interview the CEO of C12, Mike Sharrow regarding living an integrated life where you never leave your faith at the door. This is a hard-hitting episode where we discuss why the separation of church and business is a myth, why Christians are all called to use their business and work as ministry, and some simple ways to start today. Enjoy.

There's nothing worse than the wind blowing 20 MPH+ on your fishing day. But don't worry, it doesn't mean you can't catch a ton of different fish right off the flats. In this episode, we go out on the water and reveal how we use a chum block to bring the fish to us.

In this episode, Luke breaks down how he uses tides, wind, and the 90/10 rule to decide where he should be fishing at any given day. Step #1 is eliminating the dead zones (where fish most likely will not be), and the Step #2 is using trends and a combination of tidal flow and wind direction to pick the best spots. Enjoy.

Listen in as I share my candid thoughts on what Jesus is telling us in the midst of all this political mess. I kept this one short and sweet as it's not a debate. It's a call to arms for all those who treasure love over hate.

If you love catching mangrove snapper then you've got to hear this week's show! We went out with Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson to show just how easy it is to chum up mangrove snapper on a shallow flat. What a fun day!

After many iterations and testing it's finally available! Strike Spots is a predictive analysis tool that shows you the ideal feeding zones for redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder based on historical data. The software is still in beta mode for the Salt Strong Insider members and in this episode we dive in to all that it can do. Enjoy!

In this episode, I give a brief rundown of a few things that have been on my mind regarding the need for a revival of sorts... a repentance... and author Jonathan Cahn absolutely nails it!

Yak Motley (YouTuber and overall awesome guy) is one heck of a fun guy to interview. He's done it all... from serving our country to realizing he knew more about marketing than his grad school teachers to growing a massive following on YouTube and social media. Listen in as we dive into the head of Jack "Yak" Motley. Enjoy

In this episode, Luke, Joe, Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson and the Salt Strong godfather (Larry) head out of Islamorada to test out live shrimp vs soft plastic lures. We test out a new artificial shrimp and a paddletail against the reigning champion live shrimp. Shocking results!

Every 500 years there is a religious reformation that changes everything... and we just happen to be there right now (in what seems like a perfect storm of religion, political, and socio-economical forces). Listen in as pastor Johnny Kelly and I discuss the future of churches in America.

Want to see the latest and greatest ways to find new inshore saltwater honey holes using free Google maps? Then check out this latest podcast where we get on Google maps and reveal the latest new features that appear to be a gift for fishermen around America!

If you'd like to see the step-by-step plans that the pros use to pre-trip plan and find spots using online maps, then you've got to see this. We pick a new spot in Florida and show exactly how we'd pick 3-5 spots using online maps and trends. Enjoy!

For years I struggled with clearly defining my mission or purpose in life. I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a phrase, a sentence, a paragraph, or just a feeling? If you're having any issues communicating your mission, this episode is what you've been waiting for...

If you've ever wondered what it takes to dial in a new area (for redfish, trout, and flounder), then you've got to hear this. Salt Strong Insider Dan Cantrell shares how he went from an inconsistent inshore angler to teaching others how to catch low country slams in a short amount of time. Enjoy!

The summer and early fall are some of the best times to use topwater lures in the morning. But there are also many mistakes that most anglers make when it comes to fishing with topwater lures. Listen in as Luke and I go LIVE on a really tough day and break down the dos and do not's of topwater fishing. Enjoy!

I'll be honest, I didn't fully realize what I was "best in the world at" until just recently (meaning it took me close to 40 years to discover it). The exciting news is that each of us (that means you) has a special God-given gift or talent that is just waiting to be maximized. Listen in as I share some tips on how to find your greatness that is waiting inside...

In this episode, Joe meets up with Yak Tribe founder Heath Panganiban to hear the full story of how Yak Tribe was founded, how they are giving back to the community, and how important community is to anglers like us. Enjoy!

In this episode, we try a brand new area where a grass flat meets a channel and drift down it for 12 minutes. Listen in to find out what happens (along with how to replicate it in your area). Tight lines!

In this episode, Joe shares some hard-hitting stories revealing that chasing happiness the way society seems to be teaching us can be a frustrating and dangerous slope. Joe shares some real-life stories along with his own personal struggles to find more joy, hope, and fulfillment in his life. If you've ever felt there must be more to life, then you don't want to miss this!

Harry Spear is a legend in the saltwater inshore fishing world. Not only is he known as one of the best guides and tournament pros in south Florida, but he's also known for building some of the best skiffs in the business. And after numerous requests, Harry is coming up with his "Skiff Kits" where any avid angler can build their own custom skiff from their home. Listen in as we discuss the art of skiff building (and why you might want to build your own).

In this episode, Luke and I hit the flats (with some pretty unfavorable conditions) to see what we could drum up with some chum. Luke caught some bait and fished live bait while Joe stuck with Slam Shady paddletail. Listen in as they reveal what kind of spots they look for on tough days along with which bait did the best overall (and which one caught more catfish...)

If you aren't where you want to be in life currently, you aren't alone. The feeling that there's more to achieve and that you aren't growing as fast as you'd like affects everyone. So listen in as I share a few things that have helped me continually deal with this.

Did you know that most fishing rods end up breaking due to small fractures that are caused by incorrectly transporting them in the back of your truck, boat, car, etc? Yep. If you've ever had a fishing rod break while fighting a small fish (or been shocked to see it break), it's usually a result of hairline fractures caused prior to that event. Listen in as Brandon from Black Pelican Custom Rods explains more.

It's flounder time! In this episode, we break down the best flounder spots, lures, tips, and techniques for catching more flounder. Join us in a fun and entertaining discussion on flounder fishing. Pa-POW!

In this hard-hitting episode, I have Jeff Shills from Idols Aside Ministry to share some of the startling stats on how many fatherless kids are in America, how much this is costing us as a society ($100 billion per year), and what we can do about it.

Want to find the feeding fish? It's through a combination of tides, current, and trends. Listen in as we discuss how to find more feeding zones (and take your inshore saltwater fishing game up a level).

Listen in as we go LIVE with Wader Dave and Luke while fishing a small beach point for snook, speckled trout, jacks, and sharks. We discuss how to find the best wade fishing/beach fishing spots, what lures to use, and the best time of day to catch boatloads of fish. Luke even has his jack ripped to shreds! Enjoy.

In this new Unchurched episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg of IWork4Him join me to discuss why it's so critical that Christians turn their workplace into a mission field these days. We discuss the big problems in the past, the opportunities, and why this is so important for America right now. Enjoy!

Listen in as Capt. Peter Deeks and I share some of the main discoveries from the underwater live bait investigation Peter went on over the past year. We discuss everything from the best ways to rig shrimp, how NEVER to hook certain bait fish, what really happens when a mullet it tail hooked in current, and more. Enjoy!

Exciting news! The all-new Salt Strong tackle store is officially open! Luke and I discuss the big changes, why this tackle store is disrupting the fishing tackle industry, and what to expect next. Pa-POW!!

This short video sums up everything we're going through so incredibly well. Listen in as I play this video followed by my commentary about why taking religion out of America we are shooting ourselves in the foot.

We invested in a new fishing line/knot strength test machine and it's awesome! Listen in as we test it out on a few popular knots and two of the top braided line brands. Now there will be no more debating about which lines and knots are the best... this machine reveals all!

Not all polarized fishing glasses are created equal... I know because I own a couple dozen pairs of fishing sunglasses. And in this episode, we break down the best sunglass brands, best color lenses, what to look for, and what to avoid. Enjoy!

In this episode, I break down how some of my visions (dreams) have been lining up eerily similar to pastor Dana's prophetic dreams. I'll also discuss why I believe we should all be saving and storing over the next year.

If you've ever missed a fish when fishing with an artificial lure, it might have been due to an underwater color shift (when a lure changes colors abruptly underwater). If you fish with artificial baits, this is a must-listen to episode.

In this episode, we test out a chumming trick that had us catching speckled trout (aka seatrout) almost every cast. It worked so well that both live bait and artificial lures were working. Best news is that you don't need a fancy boat do do this. If you want to have everyone on your boat coming home with a smile on their face, this is one of the best ways to catch tons of inshore saltwater fish!

I really struggled with this one... not only did this $150,000 COVID stimulus money feel like free money, I knew of numerous business owners who took the money to help grow their business. But at the end of the day, there was ONE thing that led me to turn it down...

Pairing the best spinning rod and reel can be tricky. In fact, most anglers don't do this correctly (which means they aren't maximizing what they purchased). If you fish with spinning gear then this is a must-listen episode. Enjoy!

In this episode, we head out on the flats with a livewell full of whitebait (little sardines) and walk you through the best fishing spots, how to chum up your spot, how to rig your live bait, and much much more. If you fish with live bait (or want to get better at it), you'll really enjoy this episode.

During a tough time, you have two options. Option one is to hope and pray you get back to where you were before the bad times started. Option two is to take action to make sure you never get back to where you were (that you leapfrog ahead). In this episode, we discuss how to build a bridge when others are merely taking detours.

After reading the book, "Through The Fishes Eye," by Mark Sosin, I reached out to him to see if he'd come on the show to discuss everything he learned about gamefish behavior. As a hall of famer (in both the saltwater and freshwater) he had some amazing intel to share that can help all of us catch more fish. Enjoy!

Ever heard of an underwater smell track? Scientist and author Paul Johnson spent countless hours underwater studying which scents played a role in attracting (and detracting) fish. He called these scents "Smell Tracks" and has separated them into three different categories. Listen in as we share all three types of underwater scents. This could definitely be one of those game-changing fishing breakthroughs.

It seems as though countless Americans are running around unhappy, anxious, full of fear, and falsely believing that life is happening "to" them and not "for" them. Listen in as a breakdown the difference along with overcoming fear and breaking out of any rut.

There are a million different types of fishing hooks on the market these days. So many that the endless choices, hook sizes, gauges, and brands can confuse even the seasoned angler. Listen in as we discuss everything you need to know about picking the best fishing hook (tailored for inshore saltwater fishing).

The great fishing reel debate... baitcasting reels vs spinning reels. Each reel has specific pros and cons (and very clear times you should be fishing with one over the other). Find out in this week's live recording with the Salt Strong team.

What's the solution to all of the hatred, animosity, and hurt that going on in America right now? Well, I can tell you that the answer is not even close to what the media and rioters are screaming about... listen in to hear the real reason we're falling apart as a society (and how to fix it).

In this episode, fellow podcaster and amazing marine artist Dennis Friel and I discuss the differences between the east coast and west coast of Florida, marine art, googans, beer, and much much more. Listen in to this fun episode.

Have you ever heard of the 90/10 fishing rule? It's been proven that 90% of all feeding fish can be found in just 10% of the area at any given time. So once you find the 10% feeding zone, your chances of catching a fish SKYROCKET! So we break down 3 case studies showing this 90/10 fishing rule in action (along with how to find good spots in 10 minutes or less).