Salt Strong Fishing

In this episode, we have on Brandon Barton from the Panhandle of Florida/Alabama area to discuss how he went from never fishing out of a kayak to getting sponsors, getting customers, and having a fast-growing kayak charter business. Stay tuned until the end to hear some great stories (including how he finds red snapper within 3 miles of shore in his kayak).

In this episode, Joe Simonds (Salt Strong Co-founder) reveals how you can go from feeling like you have no purpose to finding something that gives you purpose (fishing for happiness). He also discusses the mission to help ensure that every kid in America has the chance to fish.

In this episode, the Salt Strong brothers reveal their top five lures that have caught more inshore fish than anything else out there. Listen in as they not only discuss each lure, but talk about tips on how to use them as well.

In this episode, we have well-known chef Ryan McLaughlin (from K Restaurant in Orlando) on to discuss the biggest mistakes he sees most fishermen make when preparing and cooking their fish. We also discuss some of his favorite fish to eat, tips on seasoning fish, and what fish are best for ceviche. Enjoy.

In this episode, we have on monster snook expert The Jupiter Snooker (who catches more 40in+ snook than anyone we've seen in a long time) to discuss his best tactics to targeting big snook. We cover both jigging for snook and using topwater for big snook. Enjoy!

In this eye-opening episode, we have Dr. Greg Stunz, Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, and Will Johnson, Director at Building Conservation Trust on the show to discuss the right and wrong way to release a fish. Greg had more scientific evidence on this topic of catch and release fishing than most people alive. Listen until the end for an amazing episode.

In this episode, we have SUP angler Bri Andrassy on to talk about paddleboard fishing, how she finds new fishing spots, spearfishing from her paddleboard, and which boards she likes the best. If you have any interest in learning how to catch big fish from a SUP, definitely listen to this awesome interview.

In this episode we have Zak from Catch em' All Fishing on the show to discuss how he's been able to successfully explode his fishing YouTube channel, make a living making fishing videos, and what's he's planning on doing next to disrupt fishing entertainment. Certainly a must-listen to episode if you have a YouTube channel or fishing show.

In this episode, Gene Hammond from Reeling Freedom talks about every that veterans are struggling with here in America along with the impacts fishing is having on them (especially veterans suffering from PTSD). This is one of the most hard-hitting episodes yet and truly eye-opening to just how hard it can be for a soldier to come home after being gone fro 6-18 months.

In this episode, we had Joey Antonelli on to talk about pier fishing. We cover everything from pier fishing etiquette, the biggest mistakes he sees new pier and jetty fishermen make, best live bait, how to land the big fish and release them safely, along with one crazy fishing story (that he caught on film).

In this episode, we interview Hunter Miller from Oceana to discuss some of the biggest threats and trends that are hurting, disrupting, and threatening our oceans and fisheries. As a fellow hard-core fisherman, Hunter really drilled home why it is so important to get involved in certain issues to help protect our oceans and fisheries so that our kids and grandkids have the same fishing opportunities that we do.

In this episode, we have pro fishermen Tony Acevedo and Luke Simonds on to discuss how they find spots, how they do their pre-trip planning, and how they study the trends of redfish, snook, trout, and flounder to be in the right place at the right time. Enjoy

In this episode, we interview Tony Acevedo about everything he learned about bottom fishing for grouper (red grouper, gag grouper, skamp grouper, and black grouper) after filming Grouper Mastery with Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina

In this episode, we have the flounder (aka fluke fishing) expert himself, John Skinner. If you've come across any amazing flounder fishing videos on YouTube (especially the underwater attack footage videos), there is a good chance it's from John Skinner. He has spent more time fishing for and studying these fish than anyone we know. He even wrote the book on Catching Summer Flounder. Enjoy the episode.

In this episode, we chat with CCA STAR Director Leiza Fitzgerald about all the upcoming 101 day inshore fishing tournament with over $500,000 of prizes available. We discuss all of the different ways to win, some of the new fish species they have added, along with all of the awesome prizes.

In this episode, Luke Simonds and Joe Simonds from Salt Strong discuss snook fishing tips for summer including how to target snook on the grass flats, how to catch snook under docks, how to catch snook on the beach, and what to be looking for during nasty days.

In this episode, we interview Skye Burkhardt (aka Brassy Hooker), and discuss everything from catching consistent redfish and speckled trout from your kayak, how to scout an area, and the big impact that women are having in the fishing world.

Find out the truth about the water mismanagement issues in Florida as we talk to Daniel from Captains for Clean Water.

In this episode, we have on Ryan Collins of My Fishing Cape Cod fishing club to discuss striped bass, bluefish, and freshwater fishing up in the Cape. We discuss his fishing club, his TV show, and how to catch fish up there year-round.

Ever wanted to know the secrets to catching tons of hogfish using a hook and line? Then you've got to listen in as Capt. Dylan Hubbard reveals some of his best tips for targeting hogfish like a champ.

In this episode, we interview Nick Honachefsky of Saltwater Underground and talk all about targeting striped bass on the east coast. Listen in as we tell stories, share a few tips, and have a ton of FUN with our boy Nick.

In this episode we dig deep into the issues of brown tide (aka brown algae) with Capt. Alex Gorichky and discuss why this is affecting so many fishing areas in Florida (and Texas). We cover the issues, the faults, and a couple solutions.

In this episode, we had beach fishing author, local legend, and fishing on foot master "The Land Captain" Steve Kantner on the show to have some fun telling stories about beach/surf fishing.

In this episode, we have 40-year wade fishing veteran "Wader Dave" on the show to share everything he's learned over many decades of wade fishing for redfish, snook, trout, flounder, and anything else that moves in the sea... Awesome episode packed with a ton of fishing tips.

In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with coral reef expert Abbey Engelman from FSU regarding the future of 3D printing coral reefs in our oceans. As you probably know, coral reefs are dying at an alarming rate, and technology such as 3D printing could provide some answers.

In this episode, the Salt Strong brother reveal everything it takes to quit your full-time job to start a fishing company (regardless if it's a fishing charter business, media company, fishing apparel company, etc). They discuss the mistakes they made, the things they wish they knew, the best advice they received, and how the convinced their families that it would work...

In this episode, we chat with Hannah Brown from the University of Florida about the major issues with oyster bars, why they are decreasing at an alarming rate, and what scientists and biologists are doing about it to restore them.

In this episode, we discuss tips, tactics, and best strategies for fishing Naples, Marco Island, the 10,000 Islands, and more. Discover the best baits, what to look for, and what to expect over the next couple of months.

So you've found the fish... you are in a feeding zone... you've got the right bait, you've got the right tackle... everything is perfect. And then you do this... and the fish spooks. In this episode, we are going to cover an issue that doesn't get much attention, yet it is responsible for more missed fish in a feeding zone than anything else. Enjoy and don't hesitate to share any other related tips that have helped you land more fish in a feeding zone.

Listen in as we have senior grad student Robbie Roemer from the University of Miami here to discuss a project he's been working on for years... how the urbanization of sharks is effecting their habitat, environment, and migration patterns.

Discover the best tips, tricks, and shortcuts to find and catch speckled trout throughout the winter (especially right after a nasty cold front). You'll hear how Luke won 1st place in a recent inshore fishing tournament (in the trout division) using these same tactics. Enjoy.

We take a deep dive into why mangroves are so critical to the ecosystem and our fisheries with Kyle Rossin from Mang Gear.

Do you want to discover the #1 tip to catching more consistent inshore fish such as redfish, trout, snook, and flounder? In this episode, Joe, Luke, and Tony discuss the differences between chasing the right things and the wrong things when it comes to saltwater fishing.

Listen in as we interview Frankie Marion of C1 Films and host/editor of the XPLOR project as he shares his experiences of packing everything he can fit in a boat and living off the ocean for weeks a time in amazing places.

What an amazing David vs Goliath story as the two-man "Team Ripper" takes on larger boats with crews twice their size in some of the most demanding offshore fishing tournaments. Listen in as we talk about their wild fishing adventures along with their new show, "Offshore Renegades: The Tales Of The Ripper"

After coming off a short podcast hiatus due to an inshore fishing tournament, Luke and Joe Simonds give an in-depth overview and checklist of everything you need to know and do to prepare for your first saltwater inshore fishing tournament.

Not only is Charlie Farley one heck of a country rap celebrity, but he is also a die-hard angler trying to do big things in the bass fishing world. Listen in to this highly entertaining interview with Charlie discussing his new album, hick-hop music, and fishing.

What a fun interview with Rodney Rogers of Rodney Rogers Outdoors! In this interview, we discuss all of the reasons that kids need to be spending more time outdoors (in particular, more time fishing and being around water). We also discuss a bit about Richard Louv's "Last Child In The Woods" book. Enjoy

Paddleboard fishing expert Luke Simonds explains all of the pros and cons to saltwater paddleboard fishing including the top 3 advantages paddleboard fishing has over kayak fishing.

Hear what a weekend warrior inshore angler is doing to catch so many inshore fish (and some nice striped bass) in the Florida Panhandle all from a kayak and wade fishing. Angler Nick Lytle shares some of his best tips in terms of tides, what to look for, and what lures he is using to catch consistent redfish and trout.

If you have ever wanted to know all of the best tips to catching tarpon at night, then you do not want to miss this interview with the Intrepid Angler, Capt. Ross Gallagher. Listen in as Capt. Ross spells out everything you need to know from safety tips to tides to artificial lures to use to where to go.

TV Host and Pro Angler Capt. C.A. Richardson joins us this week to discuss inshore fishing in Florida using artificial lures. Captain Richardson fills us in on his favorite lures, what he uses in certain situations, along with some great fishing stories. You don't want to miss this one!

Joe and Luke Simonds (the Salt Strong brothers) discuss the biggest long-term threat to the entire fishing industry. This is certainly a must listen to podcast episode for any angler in America.

What a great interview with Alex Fogg (aka "The Lionfish Killer")! After eliminating thousands of lionfish from Louisiana up to South Carolina, the FWC (Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission) now has this sharp young man as one of their shining star employees. Listen in as Alex explains why we (as anglers) should be so concerned about lionfish, and what some of the future threats to the fishing industry might be.

You've got to hear how bass angler Tony Acevedo went from never catching a single inshore saltwater fish to landing Super Inshore Slams (Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon) all within a couple of months. You'll hear some of his best tips, why he likes fishing from a kayak so much, and how any weekend warrior angler can replicate his inshore fishing success.

Capt. Peter Deeks (the young Florida guide and tournament angler famous for catching some of the biggest Snook, Redfish, and Gator Trout in all of Florida - including the World Record Speckled Trout in length) let's you in on some of his best inshore fishing secrets. Find out exactly how he approaches brand new areas in Florida to consistently catch big inshore fish.

What a fun interview with Capt. Mike Goodwine (aka Blackneck Adventures). Find out how he got his name "Blackneck", why Facebook booted him off for over a month, and how he his tips for catching consistent redfish.

Find out everything you wanted to know about the incredibly popular female angler known as "Darcizzle". From her viral bikini fishing videos to fishing with Veterans to quitting her job in pursuit of fishing, this interview covers it all.

In this eye-opening episode, YouTube bass fishing sensation "Flukemaster" reveals his story behind growing a profitable brand using YouTube fishing videos, a couple of GoPro cameras, a single microphone, and hard work (all while working a full-time job). He also shares how he is in the process of quitting his job to pursue fishing content full-time without doing any charters (100% of his revenue is on sponsors that want access to his audience). Pretty inspiring and amazing story that any angler hoping to "Go Pro" can learn from.

In Part 2 of the amazing interview with Tom Rowland of Saltwater Experience, he reveals the "behind the scenes secrets" in the fishing TV space. Make sure to listen to the full two-part interview with one of the most respected fishing television producers in the country, Tom Rowland. Find out exactly how he landed his own TV show, his best advice to getting your own show, along with the future of fishing television.