Salt Strong Fishing

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).

It's kind of scary to think just how few Sunday's we have left in life when we plug it into a calculator. For instance, if you're 60 years old right now, you only have 936 Sunday's left (assuming you live the average age of an American). So if you only had $936 dollars left, would you waste them?

If you want to know the top mistakes that most anglers make (even top anglers) then you've got to hear this. We discuss the top mistakes that cost anglers fish, best lure colors, cobia, striped bass, and more. Awesome talk with Lenny Rudow of Fish Talk Magazine.

If you fish in any saltwater body of water, you've got to be familiar with tides. The great news about tide charts is that they can be predicted out for years based on the sun and moon. Bad news is that fishing tide charts don't take into account weather (wind, pressure, rain, etc). This is a must-listen to episode for any serious inshore saltwater fisherman.

In this episode, I share some stories of how we've handled the inevitable haters we attract from being out in the limelight. Regardless of your job, age, or hobbies, at some point you'll experience haters and negative people who don't want you to succeed. Here's how to disarm them every time...

In this episode, Blair Wiggins of Addictive Fishing joins us to discuss his favorite places to catch redfish, best redfish lures, fun stories, and then capped off with a hard-hitting discussion about the Indian River Clam Restoration project. Definitely a must-listen episode!

Want to hear how this angler is catching countless overslot (even 46 inch) snook using nothing but a fake shrimp on a jighead? Then you've got to hear this! Angler Marcos Baldo brought over some of his same snook tactics from Brazil and has been out-fishing people next to him using live bait. I went down to see it for myself and was blown away! If you love snook then you're going to love this episode.

This is certainly the most powerful episode yet... Kris DenBesten and his wife had to watch helplessly as their daughter was fading before their eyes. The doctors had told them there wasn't much they could do and the chances of survival were becoming slimmer by the moment. It was the last thing they thought they'd be doing on Christmas. Listen in as Kris shares what happened and how this miracle became a turning point in their lives.

Want to know the best lures and baits to be throwing for the summer? If you want to catch more inshore saltwater fish (redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, pompano, etc) then you're not going to want to miss this!

Let's face it, the weather doesn't always line up the way we want it to. And when we get a hall pass, we want to catch fish! So in this episode, Luke and I hit the water in St. Pete, Florida on a tough (and windy) day to see if we can find some fish in a brand new area. Check out what happens and what you can learn from it.

For many years, I stared at the wrong door. I would get so focused on a certain "door" in my life that I thought needed to be open that I would not only get frustrated when it didn't happen but I would even start to get angry with God. So in this episode, I share a story of what happened to me here at Salt Strong and how one door being closed was the best thing that ever happened.

Capt. Vinnie LaSorsa has one heck of a story. His dad was a Secret Service Agent, Jimmy was in the perfect place at the right time to become Jimmy Buffet's personal boat captain (while Vinnie was in his 20's), and now he gets to serve countless wounded warriors through his amazing program, Freedom Fighter Outdoors.

It's fishing line time again! Today, we brought on the entire crew to discuss "sporting your braid" mono vs fluoro, best fishing lines, why the bass anglers use such heavy braided fishing line, and much much more. Enjoy.

If you want to see a massive transformation in your life then you've got to try this diet... it's not what you might be thinking (and it's a whole lot easier than starving yourself)!

Regardless if you fish in the panhandle or not, you're going to enjoy this podcast interview with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures. We discuss inshore fishing, offshore fishing, how to find good spots in a new area, and more. Enjoy.

In this episode I have Capt. Mike Puller to discuss his experience with a shark repellent (SharkTec Defense) that he's been using successfully on his charters for the past year. He reveals how this shark repellent works, why it's been a game-changer for him, and some other experiments they are trying when it comes to scaring away sharks.

Attention all men (and all women married to men). In this episode, we reveal some pretty startling facts about the importance of Christian men in the household. I honestly had no idea the stats were like this. Listen in to see just how critical it is that your kids see you pray, go to church, and share your love of God.

It's speckled trout time! Not just any speckled trout, we're talking gator trout. In this episode, I have Eye Strike co-founder Dave Fladd on the show to discuss Release Over 20" (a new conservation initiative to help bread more large trout). Dave shares some wild stats on trout over 20 inches along with his thoughts on the future stock of speckled trout, etc. Enjoy!

In this episode, we break down the 3 main reasons why any inshore saltwater angler would want to use fluorocarbon for their leader line and what's occurred in all of our mono vs fluorocarbon testing so far. We discuss all of the pros, cons, and results that we've seen after testing countless fishing lines. Enjoy.

Do you want to know how your year will end? Well, I can tell you with pretty close accuracy exactly how your year will go based on how you respond to this one simple question... Join me on this short (but super powerful) message about faith, trust, wealth, and how your decisions TODAY will impact the rest of your year.

In this episode, Salt Strong member Dilan Ekmark joins us to share the system he discovered to go from being a complete saltwater newbie from Ohio to catching numerous inshore slams in less than 6 months (without owning a boat). It's not just an amazing story but also some really solid fishing tips for catching more redfish, snook, trout, flounder, and tarpon. Enjoy!

If you've ever been curious on when to use a bladed lure (like a spinnerbait), then you're not going to want to miss this. Team Salt Strong breaks down when to use bladed lures, when to avoid bladed lures, the best spinner baits, and much much more. Enjoy this week's Tackle Tuesday!

Last October, we launched Salt Strong Unchurched. For most of our audience, it was the first time they knew what we stood for... that we were a Christian company. Here's what happened and where we are now.

In this episode, Capt. Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing in Alabama breaks down some of his best secrets to catching big redfish and speckled trout. We also talk about virtual fishing tournaments: why these online fishing tournaments are becoming so popular and how to win them. Enjoy.

We've recently had a bunch of anglers and boaters ask us the best way to get their friends and family on a bunch of fish (without having to go offshore). So Luke and I decided to go LIVE and show you just how easy it is to catch a ton of mangrove snapper (and a few other species) right under bridges using nothing but some shrimp (rigged weedless). Enjoy.

This past week, churches broke a record for the most people "attending" church than at any other time in the history of the world! The craziest part is that it was this virus that pushed churches to move online combined with so many people going through a tough time combined with so many people stuck inside which opened up an entire new audience of church-goers. Pretty wild. Enjoy.

Even though some states and areas are slowly starting to open their doors again, it doesn't mean that things are going back to normal. In fact, normal most likely will never be back. That's why I wanted to share one of the most important lessons anyone ever shared with me back in 2009 that not only saved my new business, but helped me thrive.

In this episode, we reveal all of the best tips to catching loads of fish using topwater lures. We share our favorite topwater lures, best times of year to use topwater lures, best tides to use topwater lures, and when to avoid using topwater lures. Enjoy!