Salt Strong Fishing

If you've ever wondered the secret to catching loads of inshore saltwater fish (like redfish, snook, speckled trout, flounder, and tarpon) in a brand new area then you're going to love this episode. Capt. Jay Withers moved from Ohio (where he was a bass fisherman) and set his sights on learning the waters down here in Florida so well that he could be a full-time guide. He shares his amazing story on how he did it. Enjoy.

In this episode, we brought on Capt. Ben Chancey from Chew On This to discuss how he's been able to catch so many Goliath Grouper (to the point he makes it look easy). Capt. Ben has now gone on to catch over 1,000 Goliath Grouper (even some from kayaks, paddleboards, and other small floatation devices. Enjoy this one!

In this hard-hitting episode of Salt Strong Unchurched, we cover a question that so many of us struggle with... If God is real, what's the deal with the theory of evolution and science that goes against Christianity? Why do some scientists claim God can't exist? We brought on Pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss. Enjoy and we'd love your feedback.

In this episode, we have on Aric from Heroes on the Water to share all of the amazing things they are doing to heal (and even save lives) through kayak fishing. Their organization is taking veterans, active military duty, police officers, firefighters, and all other heroes. Enjoy.

Want to catch more inshore saltwater fish on your next trip? Want someone to take all of the guesswork out of finding the best day and time to fish (to maximize the amount of strikes you get)? Then you've got to hear about this new fishing tide and forecast website called Smart Fishing Tides. It's custom built for inshore anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, mangrove snapper, and more.

For many years I struggled with church. Some were boring. Some churches seemed to be all about the money. Some churches seemed stuck on rituals (forgetting that their members came seeking help, support, and love). So I brought on pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss another hard-hitting topic... Why Church?

I first heard about Freedom Boat Club a couple years ago. A few of our Salt Strong members had sold their boats (after many years of frustration dealing with things breaking, long lines at boat ramps, etc) to join a boat club. I was skeptical at first, but the more I kept hearing about it, the more curious I became. Finally, I drove down to the local Freedom Boat Club here in Winter Haven, FL and asked for a tour. Here's what I discovered...

What a story!!! Listen in as angler Ronnie Green shares how losing his mother ended up opening up doors for him to quit his job and pursue his love for fishing. Not only that, but he landed his very own fishing TV show that has become one of the fastest growing shows out there. If you thought fishing stories were powerful, you haven't heard anything yet. Enjoy

Over the last year of doing these podcasts we've had numerous questions come up about Faith. In particular, confusion and hard-hitting questions about God, church, Christianity, etc. This is a pat of my life that I've struggled with (in terms of clear answers) so I'm setting out to interview pastors and other experts who can give us simple answers to Faith through stories. I hope you enjoy this first episode with pastor Johnny Kelley. His story is pretty amazing. Please give me feedback on how to make these Unchurched episodes even better.

Every college kid's dream is to be able to make some extra dough on the side doing something they love. How about getting paid to fish? This was impossible just twenty years ago, but with the rise of the Internet, young fishermen like Tyler Anderson have found ways to get paid to do what they love... fishing.

Wader Dave is back by popular demand! With fall weather quickly approaching, many Salt Strong audience members have been asking for wade fishing tips (in particular for redfish, snook, and trout). So we brought back on fellow Salt Strong Insider Wader Dave (the guy who wade fishes 220+ days per year). Listen in as Dave discusses his fall and winter tactics, best fishing lures for wading, and more.

What a story! Will Dunn from Take A Kid Fishing grew up a bit of a tough upbringing... he's been struck by lightning, shot, and bit by a rattlesnake... all signs from God that he needed to change his ways. Now he's making a massive impact with underprivileged kids through fishing. Enjoy!

It's custom fishing rod time! In this episode, we have Black Pelican Custom Rod owner Brandon Elinich to break down everything that goes into making your own rods. Brandon shares the biggest mistakes most anglers make when building their own rods, the best materials, the best rod blanks, and all of the tools you need. Enjoy and tight lines!

If you've ever wondered what is the best fishing lure size for different applications, the guys from Salt Strong break down what lure sizes work best for different depths, seasons, species, and more. This is primarily focused for inshore saltwater species such as redfish, snook, speckled trout, tarpon, and flounder. Tight lines!

Do you believe fishing can bring relief to your life? Well eighth-grader Jake Klopfenstein is bringing relief to pediatric cancer patients and their families through fishing. This is an amazing story of a young boy who watched his friend pass away from cancer and wanted to made a difference. Listen in as Jake and his mom Toni share their story of how Angling for Relief was born.

If you want to hear how a weekend warrior goes from being decent at catching trout and redfish to entering his first major tournament and winning it (plus numerous others), then you're going to love this story about Kalon Johnson (the "Redfish Assassin"). Listen in as we discuss some of his best lures, tricks, and advice on catching more redfish.

What a power-packed episode! If you've been struggling at all (even slightly) to find new inshore saltwater fishing spots, then you've got to hear this episode. The Salt Strong fishing team sheds some light on the steps they use to find new spots incredibly fast.

The Mad Snooker is known as one of the top snook anglers in Florida. He's been fishing for snook since he was a youngster and now has over 80,000 snook under his personal belt (that he's personally caught and logged), along with over 220,000 snook that his customers and friends has while fishing with him. Either way you slice it, this dude knows a thing or two about fishing for snook (and catching tons of them). Listen in as Capt. Dave Pomerleau (The Mad Snooker) discusses what he's learned about snook fishing over the past forty years.

Can you imagine drowning at age 14, fearing the ocean and never wanting to go near it, to one day quitting your job as attorney to become a professional spearfisherwoman? Valentine Thomas can. And along the way she had to deal with debilitating anxiety attacks, living in her car, and countless shark encounters. Listen in as she shares her amazing story of overcoming fear and dreaming BIG!

I'll be honest, I had goosebumps for most of this interview... from the almost unbelievable miracles of the signs she received from God to seeing her son talk to her through billboards to the orbs that showed up in photographs, this is a really amazing story. Listen in as Kelly Kowall from My Warrior's Place shares her amazing story.

In this episode, the Salt Strong brothers break down the #1 most versatile saltwater fishing lure ever made. The one lure capable of catching more species of saltwater fish than any other lure. Plus, this fishing lure is one of the most simple to rig and use. Anyone can catch fish using it! Enjoy.

In this episode, Capt. George Gozdz, host of the new hit fishing TV show "Unfathomed" (and past host of the Reel Time Florida Sportsman show), talks about how fishing has changed his life and how he's been able to impact others. From long 12-hour days in the Emergency Room to long days out on the water, George shares his really cool story. Enjoy

In this episode, Jovan McNeill from Cloud 9 Outdoor (a mentorship and education based non-profit focused on getting high-risk kids outside fishing), shares his amazing story of growing up without a dad in his life, what fishing meant to he and his mom, and why he decided go pour his love into kids in his area.

I got to be honest, the day a nurse told me that I had cancer was a really tough one for me... something I'll never forget. But looking back, I can see how that low time in my life was one of the biggest blessings I ever received from God. Listen in as I discuss how I dealt with it and a personal 30-day challenge I have for you that could alter your life for good.

In this episode, we tackle the hard-hitting topic of technology and it's impact on fishing. Are all of these shortcuts, online maps, and cheat-sheets helping or hurting the industry? At what point do we go too far in terms of fishing technology? Listen in as we weigh in our candid thoughts.

The Midwest FisherGal is awesome! What a fun time having the pleasure to interview Kristine Fischer (yes, that is her real last name as a professional angler). Kristine walked away from a lucrative job in order to pursue fishing full time. She breaks down everything from having to compete with mostly all men, the tough times, the mistakes, the moments she'll never forget, and some great life lessons we can all benefit from. Enjoy and tight lines.

What a story! In this episode, we get to spend a day with Marty Zoffinger, the kayak angler who started a massive YouTube channel sharing what he loves... kayaking, woodworking, boating, and making the best of everything. Listen in as we discuss his ups and downs, a few failures that turned into blessings, and how he's built a following of incredibly loyal fans and kayak customers.

30+ spearfishing world records and counting... Cameron Kirkconnell has already accomplished so much, yet he's really just getting started. Listen in as we talk about his transition into one of the biggest spearfishing guide businesses, lessons learned, his most memorable spearfishing trips, and what's next...

I've got to be honest, I got a little teary-eyed on this interview... Listen in as college student Savannah Billett discusses how she is using fishing to help cure the most common form of childhood cancer. We take a deep dive into how this all came about, we meet some of the young kids with cancer who have made a massive impact on her, and her big plans for the future. Definitely a must-listen to episode.

Want to know how to create an amazing fishing trip in the Florida Keys? Regardless if you're lobstering, targeting snook and tarpon, or going after mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel, Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson has you covered. Listen in as he talks about how to best maximize your fishing time in the Florida Keys.

Perhaps one of the most well-know female fly anglers in the world, April Vokey has been disrupting the fishing industry for many years. So in this episode, Joe sits down face to face with April to cover everything from her days of barely paying the bills, to getting her own TV show, to the hate on social media, to the "Instagram fishing girls," to being a mum, to giving back. Enjoy!

It's flounder fishing time again! In this episode, we bring on flounder expert Capt. Jot Owens (Wilmington, NC) to share his best tips, tricks, and baits for catching more flounder (year-round). Capt. shares the biggest mistakes he sees most inshore anglers making when it comes to catching big flounder (along with some other priceless doormat tips). Enjoy.

Are you sick and tired of not knowing what saltwater fishing equipment you really need (and what you can avoid), then listen in as Tony and Luke (Salt Strong fishing coaches) discuss the best saltwater inshore fishing equipment (from kayaks to lures to reels to accessories).

In this training #2 of 3, Luke and Tony from Salt Strong answer top questions from weekend warrior inshore anglers on the best tactics to catch more redfish, snook, speckled trout, flounder, tarpon, etc. If you aren't catching as many fish as you'd like then definitely listen in to this episode.

Want to be able to find more inshore fishing spots for redfish, snook, speckled trout, and flounder? Then listen in to this training 1 of 3 with Luke and Tony from Salt Strong. They answer audience questions on how to find productive new spots fast.

If you've ever thought you might be drinking too much, then is a must-listen to episode. I break down some of my issues with alcohol, some pretty embarrassing stories, along with the results from the first 3- month of my alcohol test (best news is that you don't have to quit drinking... unless you need to...) Enjoy.

Ever heard of a toddler catching tarpon, bonefish, and snook? If you've ever wanted to get your kids (or young grandkids) into fishing, then you're going to love this episode. We have Capt. Scott Brown to discuss how he's getting his entire family out having an absolute blast on the water (even his 3-year old and infant). Enjoy!

If you've ever been frustrated that your wife, girlfriend, or significant other doesn't like fishing (or maybe doesn't "get it" at all), then you've got to hear this. Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald does a great job of explaining some simple tricks to get your spouse or girlfriend on board and having fun. Enjoy.

What a story! If you love fishing, family, and hearing about fathers getting to do amazing things with their kids, then you're going to love this. Mark and Michael Cowart (Team Shallowtails) are doing some BIG things in the redfish tournament space. Enjoy!

What an experience! Luke and I had the opportunity to tag along with the FWC for a day out on the field. We dragged seine nets, took samples, and saw more baby pinfish and juvenile snook than we could shake a stick at! Definitely some exciting news for the future of our inshore fishing waterways. Enjoy.

Hey Salt Strong Nation! We recently had to make a tough decision and we need your help... if you've enjoyed any of our content (from the podcast to our YouTube channel to our courses to our club to our saltwater fishing tips), then we'd love your support in keeping this Salt Strong MOVEMENT growing at rapid speed. Thank you again for all of the love and support. We can't do it without YOU.

Have you ever thought about what people would say at your funeral? Did you make a difference? Did you make an impact? Did you leave a lasting legacy? If you want to know one of the big keys to happiness (and to help create a fishing legacy in your life), then you've got to hear this!

Ever heard of Florida Fishing Products? If you haven't, you will. These young entrepreneurs are doing some great things in the saltwater fishing space (including giving back and making an impact for the future of our fisheries). Awesome story!

If you spend any amount of time out in the sun, you're going to want to hear this. As someone who was shocked to learn that many sunscreens were were actually causing more cancer than they were helping prevent (after I was diagnosed with melanoma), I have always been intrigued by what is actually contained in sunscreen and sunblock. I'd love your thoughts after you listen to this.

Want to know the secrets to avoid getting skunked while fishing? Then listen in as we discuss what we've been up to the last few months... building the ultimate skunk prevention online course. Tight lines!

Want to know the scariest thing facing the fishing industry? Although we are faced with many big issues (like water quality problems, fishing access problems, overfishing of certain species, etc), nothing compares to this... definitely a must listen to episode (please SHARE)

Ever wanted to know how fishing wildlife management make decisions on how many fish you can harvest? In this interview with FWC Fisheries Biologist Eric Weather, we take a deep dive into the the relationship between science and fishing. A must-listen to episode for any serious saltwater fisherman.

What an episode!!! If you're serious about catching more inshore slams (redfish, speckled trout, snook) then you've got to hear this interview with pro tournament angler Derek Engel. He breaks down his formula for fishing a tournament and making sure the odds are in his favor to catch fish under pressure. So many lessons in this episode. Enjoy!

In this episode, we have Stephanie Vatalaro, the Senior VP of Marketing & Communications for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, on the show to discuss some of their big initiatives, challenges, and goals to get more Americans out boating and fishing. We discuss the Making Waves campaign, the "60 in 60" campaign, and what they are doing to make an impact through TakeMeFishing.org

In this episode, we have Hunter Leavine, one of the three creators behind "Captains Collective" podcast to discuss how they are building a brand around gathering knowledge, wisdom, and stories from fishing captains and other industry leaders.