Salt Strong Fishing

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.

It's Slam Shady time! Yes, the custom paddletail swimbait lure that took the redfish, snook, flounder, and speckled trout crowd by storm, is on it's way to breaking a new world record. Find out the scientific reasons this lure is proven to catch so many fish along with many other questions anglers have had about the Slam Shady lure.

In this episode, Joe reveals the latest with the much anticipated Salt Strong fishing theme park, his new book, "The Chair" and how to get invited to the party. You won't want to miss this one!

The Draggunning Junkie is in the house! If you're up for catching monster snook, redfish, tarpon, and even permit from shore, then you've got to hear this amazing story. I had an absolute blast interviewing Boris about his journey to dial in these big inshore fish from land, bridges, and piers. Enjoy!

It's sheepshead time!!! If you've ever targeting sheepshead, you know that they can be tough to catch on lures. It usually takes live shrimp or small fiddler crabs to consistently catch sheepshead. But all that changed when companys like Chase Baits USA starting coming out with realistic looking artificial crabs (like their Krusty Krab). Listen in as we hit the water LIVE to catch sheepshead using fake crabs. Enjoy!

Did you know that there is a simple manual for loving yourself? More importantly, did you know that doing these simple four steps could be the answer you've been waiting for more happiness, fulfillment, and love in your life. Kamal's new book, How To Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, is a must read. You're going to love this one!

In this episode, we bring on Capt. Judson "Jud" Brock of Eastern Angling to share how he's consistently catching redfish and trout in the winter. Jud shares some great tips on finding the feeding zones, best trout lures, and more. We also get into some of the conservation issues facing North Carolina (like Gill Netting). Enjoy.

LIVE!!! Check out this recent trip where Luke and I go trolling for trout. Not only did we catch a bunch of speckled seatrout, but we caught bluefish, spanish mackerel, and lizardfish. Lots of tight lines all using the Slam Shady lure in an idle zone! Watch as we break down the best types of spots for catching trout and much much more. You'll also get to learn how NOT to hold a fish for a picture...

Wow! This is a hard-hitting episode with special guest Pastor Johnny Kelly. He kicks it off with a super embarrassing story of something he did as a teenager and then ties in how "you will never stumble" or fail if you follow this simple principle from the Bible. Powerful message.

This is a great story of a female angler going all in on what she loves. Listen in Joe chats with redfish tournament angler (and Salt Strong Insider) Tanya Dowdy on her journey to becoming a consistent angler on the flats. They discuss everything from best redfish lures, winter fishing, how to fish the big tides, and more. Enjoy.

If you love catching speckled trout, then you're going to love this episode. Luke and Joe go out on the water and film a LIVE fishing tutorial on how to catch loads of trout (and just get tight lines) without needing live bait. We cover the best fishing spots for speckled sea trout, what lures to catch to catch trout, and some other tips on getting everyone on your boat with tight lines. Enjoy.

If you are going through a tough time and feel like you're in a rut, then you've got to hear this. These are 4 steps that have proven time and time again to get things back on track (and create a TON of happiness in life). Do them and you will be shocked at what happens in your life. Enjoy.

In this episode, Luke and Joe head out in a brand new spot during super low tide right after a nasty cold front. The goal was to catch redfish, snook, and trout. But as you'll hear, it was tough going with the conditions. Plus, the guys realized at the end that they should have just stuck with what they know... Enjoy.

In this episode, the Salt Strong crew breaks down how to fish docks for redfish. They cover top redfish lures, best types of docks, what to look for on online maps, top dock fishing mistakes, and even break down a couple of spots and on the water game film. If you want to maximize your redfish strikes around docks, then you are going to love this.

In this episode of Salt Strong UNCHURCHED, we have on Dr. Ben Rall to discuss how he went from training for the Olympics to 60lbs overweight to losing it all and becoming a better version of himself. I had never really heard of the term "body stewardship" prior to this interview, and now I'm consciously thinking about it. Enjoy.

Have you ever used a fishing spot map? For years, we used to rely on these fishing maps (until we realized that there was a better way). So in this episode, Luke and I talk about the pros and cons of Top Spot Maps (one of the largest fishing spot maps out there). Enjoy.

In this episode, we have inshore grouper expert Todd Foucher (ex-Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Guide) on to discuss how he's consistently catching nice inshore gag grouper (and snapper) year-round. Todd discusses his best bait for catching grouper, his grouper rigs, and other tips to go out there and get keep gags.

If you've ever struggled with the loss of a loved one or the loss of something you loved, and you couldn't understand why a God whose supposed to be fair and loving could take it from you, then you need to hear this. The topic is something that everyone has struggled with (even pastors), and in this episode we dig deep and share some hard-hitting stories.

Capt. Rob Fordyce is certainly one of the toughest fishermen around. Not only has he been competing at the highest level for longer than most anglers still in competition, but he continues to WIN. Find out how he became such a great angler, his biggest mistakes along the way (that you can learn from), and his best tips for weekend warrior anglers trying to become more consistent at catching fish.

In this episode, Joe and Luke go LIVE on the water and reveal exactly how they get tight lines on sheepshead, mangrove snapper, sea bass, and other inshore saltwater fish on demand. They break down the best types of spots, the best bait (live shrimp), how to rig the shrimp for more strikes, and more. Stick around until the end as the camera takes a dive in the ocean!! This is definitely our most expensive podcast ever.

God loves big dreams. And nothing excited HIM more than to see you accomplish them. Listen in as I meet with Pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss dreams, purpose, faith, and much more. Definitely a must-listen for 2020.

Did you know that IGFA is WAY more than just an organization for keeping track of fishing world records? They are doing some really big things for conservation, getting kids fishing, and much much more. Listen in as Jason shares all of the great things we are doing (and how it impacts you as a fisherman).

If you're a saltwater fisherman who isn't catching fish and getting tight lines every single trip, then you're going to love this episode. The guys from Salt Strong reveal the #1 mistake that holds most anglers back (including them for many years). Listen in as they discuss how to fix the issues and catch more saltwater fish in 2020.

Have you ever chosen a word to focus on for the year? I've had multiple people tell me that it has changed their life. So in this episode, I address how to pick your word, the best words, and how to make magic happen in your life. If you're looking for BIG changes in your life for 2020, then you're definitely going to want to hear this.

It's speckled trout time!!! What an amazing interview with Capt. Matt Chipperfield (inshore saltwater fishing guide near Jacksonville, Florida who is putting his customers on some massive gator trout). We discuss how to target the big gator trout, becoming a consistent speckled trout angler, and much much more. Enjoy this one!

The dream of most anglers is to simply have tight lines, right? Let's face it, catching a state record fish is amazing, but for the majority of us, we just want to make sure we're getting strikes and feeling tugs on our line. There is nothing worse than spending a day (or even half day) on the water and catching nothing. That's why we're excited to share Smart Fishing Spots with you. Enjoy.

We've talked quite a bit about the future of Salt Strong and the highly anticipated fishing theme park... so today I sit down and share some of the latest developments on the park, the reason WHY we are being called to start a family-focused fishing campus, and the impact this will make on America. Enjoy

In this episode, we have on professional fishing photographer Jessica Haydahl (Richardson) to talk all about outdoor photography, storytelling, and females doing big things in the outdoor industry. If you love fishing pictures and stories, then you'll love this episode.