Salt Strong Fishing

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.

In this episode we have on Liz Ogilvie, the VP & Chief Marketing Officer at the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), to discuss the "60 in 60" campaign, the biggest challenges we face as a country as fishermen, the biggest opportunities, and a deep dive into everything that the American Sportfishing Association is doing to further fishing opportunities in America.

In this episode, Joe Simonds (from Salt Strong), shares some candid feedback on the exact steps to land your dream job, to impress any employer, and some tricks to making a massive impact. Enjoy!

In this episode, we have on author Sid Dobrin to discuss his new book, "Fishing Gone," that discusses the biggest challenges we face as fishermen (along with some ideas on how we can improve fishing for future generations and save the ocean through fishing).

If you've ever suffered from an anxiety attack, panic attack, or any form of depression, then you don't want to miss this episode. After the first discussion on anxiety attacks and alcohol, I received an overwhelming response to dive deeper... to discuss the exact breathing techniques and other tricks to eliminate anxiety attacks. Enjoy and please SHARE!

If you've ever dreamed of having your captain's license (or being a full-time charter captain or fishing guide), then you'll definitely want to listen in to this one with Capt. Thom Ray. And even if you don't want to be a captain, this episode is slam-packed of awesome stories and good nuggets.

If you want to avoid looking like a complete offshore deep sea fishing newbie (and catch more fish), then listen in as we talk all about everything we learned from a recent 2-day offshore fishing trip.

If you love catching fluke (aka flounder in some parts of America), then you don't want to miss this amazing episode with the fluke fishing legend himself, John Skinner. We discuss his brand new online course (Fluke Mastery), the best areas to find the BIG fluke (flounder), and some other tips on targeting fluke this year. Enjoy!

In this episode, we have seagrass expert Beau Williams on to reveal everything you could possibly want to know about seagrass and it's role in a healthy estuary (and any healthy fishing grounds for that matter). If you're a serious fisherman, you don't want to miss this one!

If you love catching red snapper, then you're going to love this episode with Capt. Dylan Hubbard (from the famous Hubbard's Marina) breaking down everything you could possibly need to know about fishing for red snapper. We talk about best baits, best areas to find big red snapper, the new regulations, venting, and much more. Tight lines!

There's beach fishing for a couple small fish and then there's extreme surf fishing for trophy fish like 30+ lb permit, monster pompano, and even cubera snapper! If you went to get the low down on how pro angler (and maker of the hot-selling Riggs by Couture) Caleb Couture catching so many big fish from the surf, then you've got to tune into this episode.

It's AnglerUp With Brant time! I remember seeing this guy doing his famous "Negative Fisherman" parody and laughing like crazy. He's constantly putting out really funny content (usually based on true stories from his charter customers). You'll get to hear how his business exploded, how he gets millions of views on his videos, and what's in the future for this entertaining fisherman.

In this hard-hitting (and emotional) episode, Joe Simonds from Salt Strong shares some of his past struggles with anxiety attacks (aka panic attacks), alcohol, the curse of social media, along with the simple trick that finally ended his anxiety attacks for good. Buckle up as this one is deep.

Did you know that Mosquito Lagoon used to be ranked #1 out of the 28 National Registered Lagoons and now it's ranked #28 (LAST PLACE)? What's sad is that most of the destruction has happened in the last 10 years... but it's not too late. In fact, our guest today (Tom Doerr) has found a way to bring millions of seagrass back to into the Lagoon. Please listen (and take action) on this critically important episode.

In this episode, we have on Rich J. (aka FishAholic Fishing on YouTube) to discuss striper fishing, bluefish, travel, surfcasting, Florida, and how you get to be known as a FishAholic. Listen in to this fun episode (and some great tips on finding new fishing spots)

In this episode, we have on Matt (aka Bama Beach Bum) to discuss his journey from being a bass guy (who had never fished from the beach in his life) to going full-time as a surf fishing guide. We talk about family, fishing, and his amazing story of helping others create memories out on the water. You'll love this one.

In this episode, we have on Capt. Lee Noga, the female shrimp fisherman who's disrupting the shrimping world one day at a time... listen in as we discuss the challenges she's faced as a female shrimper, her patented shrimp light, along with her big goals to get more families out shrimping.

In this episode, we have one of the best speckled trout anglers in all of Texas on the show to discuss everything you'd want to know about catching big gator trout. From his "Dirty 30" award to his dad catching 12,000 trout, to the wicked awesome data he's gathering about these big trout. You're going to love this one!

In this episode, we interview filmmaker Clay Kraski, who is about to release the hard-hitting documentary "Florida, State Of Denial." We discuss everything from who's at fault, how this happened, dirty politics, and some solutions.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Liz from the Billion Oyster Project and Mike from the Nature Conservancy. They discuss how New York used to be the oyster capital of the world, what caused the downfall, and what they are doing about it (and how other cities can do the same). Awesome episode with some really powerful information on the importance of oyster reefs.

From a lead singer who opened for big named bands that the entire world adored to going down the path of fishing for a living, Topwater Trev has BIG dreams and isn't going to let anything get in his way. The coolest part is that he just picked up fishing again not that long ago, and it's amazing to see how far he's come in a short time. Enjoy.

This story is almost like something out of a movie... young man has to decide to become a doctor (like his parents and most of society tells him is best for him) or to fish for a living... and chooses to fish. Listen in as we hear Viktor from Landshark Outdoor's full story on how he went from a student to full-time angler.

In this episode, we have a candid discussion about one of the biggest misconceptions to fishing... the belief that the answer to catching more fish (and becoming a more consistent fisherman) is simply spending more time on the water. Listen in as we discuss what we've discovered after coaching thousands of anglers.

In this episode, Luke and Joe Simonds (founders of the largest private saltwater Facebook fishing group) discuss what they are seeing behind the scenes that gives them worry the end is in sight for many of these social fishing groups... Enjoy

In this episode, we chat with Jeff and Kristi Anderson of 1Fish2Fish about inshore fishing, adventure, and inspiring others to fish (especially women anglers). You'll get to hear how they got started fishing, their goals, some funny stories, along with with some Outer Banks and Virginia inshore fishing tips for winter.

In this episode, Joe Simonds from Salt Strong reveals the stress, excitement, and adventure of leaving everything behind for 31 days to live on a small fishing island with no cars, no stores, and nothing to do but fish, write, drink beer, and film videos.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with fishing YouTuber Lawson Lindsey. We've been following Lawson's explosive growth for many years and it was great to hear his story, talk about this amazing fishing adventures, his best fishing memories, and the future... Enjoy.

In this episode, we have on Guy Harvey Resort bass pro Capt. Scott Taylor to talk all about catching largemouth bass this winter (in particular, central Florida bass). Listen in as we talk about pro tactics, where the bass are most likely to be found, how to catch them, along with some great fishing stories.