Salt Strong Fishing

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!

In one of the most unfiltered episodes yet, Salt Strong co-founder Joe Simonds reveals the early mistakes that almost cost them their business, the ups, the downs, the pivots, and the fishing theme park that keeps driving them. If you've ever wanted to start your own business (or work for a really fun company) then you've got to hear this!

If you love saltwater fishing, then you're going to love this podcast. Brothers Joe and Luke Simonds reveal behind the scenes of everything going on in the fastest growing online fishing club in America. From the private group to fishing spot dissections to tackle discounts and more. Enjoy.

What a fun episode! The Salt Strong crew goes LIVE to field questions about fishing tackle. We cover everything from rods, reels, lures, braided line, new products, and more. If you've got questions about what fishing tackle is working, you don't want to miss this one!

Capt. Danny Logue isn't your ordinary fishing captain. Instead of focusing in and marketing to catching trophy fish, he's bringing people out on the water to connect them with nature, with God, and in some cases, their bucket list trip.

In this episode, Capt. Ronnie Kinner of All In One Charters (Charleston, South Carolina) joins us to share his best redfish and speckled trout tips for murky water. Listen in as Ronnie shares his favorite redfish spots, best redfish lures, and much much more.

In this episode, the Salt Strong brothers (Joe and Luke) go explore a brand new spot for wade fishing. The goal was to target inshore species such as speckled trout, snook, redfish, jack crevalle, and spanish mackerel. Basically anything to get some tight lines real quick in a new spot. We share why we picked the spot, what to look for in your area, and some other wade fishing tips. Enjoy.

If you're having questions right now about God and how HE fits in with this virus we are all dealing with, you aren't alone. That's why we brought on pastor Johnny Kelly to share his candid thoughts on faith and this Coronavirus. You'll definitely want to listen until the end.

Olympic downhill skier and now world-record tarpon angler Andy Mill has done a lot in life. But one of the most amazing feats is that he has truly mastered the art of catching tarpon. Much of it due to treating fishing like an Olympic sport... hiring the best fishing guides and coaches so that he can constantly improve. He was obsessed to learn everything he could. Here's his story on what he learned after spending so much to become one of the best tarpon anglers to ever fish.

Luke and I went out in Tampa to get some underwater footage of speckled trout crushing the Slam Shady paddletail lure and boy we got our money's worth! Listen in as we discuss best trout fishing spots for the spring, best trout lures, and how to rig and retrieve for maximum strikes. And definitely head over to our Salt Strong YouTube channel and check out some of the underwater footage.

After dealing with daily anxiety attacks for well over a decade, I know a thing or two when it comes to fearing the unknown. Fear controlled my life and cost me so much wasted time (and even a few lost relationships that I really cared about). If you want some simple ways to overcome fear in these crazy times, then listen to this.

Ever wanted a simple but amazing tripletail recipe that will blow the socks off your family and guests? Then you've got to listen in as we cook with Chef Troy Torman of Crab & Fin in Sarasota. This could be my new favorite way to cook fish! Enjoy.

If you want to quickly find large schools of feeding speckled trout (aka spotted sea trout), then you're going to love this episode. We head back out on a Freedom Boat Club boat (purposely with no trolling motor or anchor) to see just how many trout we can catch. Long story short, we caught trout until we were tired! Enjoy

In this episode, we discuss how fishing clubs and fishing communities can have a massive impact on what is going on the in the world today. From being an outlet to get away from the fear and uncertainly of life, to talk about something you love, to helping you land a new job, and more.

If your boat doesn't have a trolling motor, you can still catch loads of fish. We went out to prove it on a Freedom Boat club boat in St Pete, fishing a new area. After doing a little trolling to see where the trout where, we finally put an anchor pin down (because we had no PowerPole or anchor either) and started loading up on trout! Here's part one. Enjoy!

This is amazing! Not only is inshore saltwater angler Travis Anderson somewhat new to saltwater fishing, but he is catching countless inshore slams (redfish, snook, and speckled trout) from a pontoon boat (without a trolling motor or Powerpole). Listen in on how he has become so consistent.

In this hard-hitting episode, I share a few thoughts on why I believe God is "letting" this Coronavirus hit the world so hard. It hit me while driving how much we might need this as a society to finally unite us again... listen in and let me know your thoughts.

In this episode, we head into one of the top seafood restaurants on the west coast of Florida to see how they cook whole lane snapper to perfection. This was one of my favorite episodes as I was able to test out all of the food. If you've even been curious about cooking whole fish, you've got to see this! It's so simple.

If you want to catch your personal best speckled trout this year, then you aren't going to want to miss this episode on catching big trout. I go live with Capt. Peter Deeks on the water to walk through his exact steps for targeting gator trout with live bait (anything from pinfish to mullet). Enjoy!

James "Tony" Prescott isn't your normal guy. After losing a lung fighting for our country abroad, he begged to go back into battle in Afghanistan. But since he was already discharged and considered "disabled," it took an act of Congress to grant him permission to keep on fighting for America. Wait until you hear what happened to him the last time he went back to serve along with how fishing has helped clear his mind and heal him.

If you love catching striped bass then you've got to hear this special striped bass episode with Capt. Mitchell Blake of Fish IBX. Capt. Mitchell breaks down the best types of spots to find stripers, the best depths, time of year, water flow, lures, and bait. I personally learned a ton about catching bass. Enjoy!

The bad thing about fishing is that you can't choose the weather on the day you go fishing. And this can be incredibly frustrating on important days (like fishing in a tournament, taking kids out fishing, or entertaining clients). Salt Strong coaches Luke Simonds and Tony Acevedo had a similar experience this past weekend when an inshore fishing tournament (best redfish, snook, and trout total length) happened to have a nasty cold front come through (with 15+ MPH winds). Here's what they did to catch an inshore slam! Enjoy.

In this episode, pastor Johnny Kelly breaks down the difference between sin and moral wrong. This was an eye-opener for me and definitely had me re-thinking everything I knew about sin. You won't want to miss this one if you have a family. Enjoy.

Let's face it, the majority of inshore saltwater anglers started off bass fishing. And although catching bass has some similarities to catching redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder, there are a handful of tips and tactics that you MUST know in order to succeed (without them, you'll probably fail). So we brought on ex-bass fisherman Tony Acevedo to share what he's learned in his transition from bass angler to pro inshore saltwater angler.