Salt Strong Fishing

I had no idea how much influence social science had on wildlife policies (like certain fisheries, fish quotas, fishing closures, hunting restrictions, etc) until this podcast. Listen in as Travis Thompson reveals how social science has been playing an important role in wildlife policies and politics.

Don't worry, be happy. Easier said than done for most of us, right? I recently came across two sentences that I will forever remember when it comes to finding happiness. In fact, I'd wager these two sentences are the key to happiness. Listen in and find out!

The water has been hot for a few weeks now and we are all back on the flounder bite. We've figured it out, and we have been productive. And now that we've gotten it figured out, it's about to change. August and September will present changes that you need to adjust to in order to stay on the bite. In this episode, we will go through the information you need to know to stay productive on flounder a...

You spoke, we listened... Some pretty big changes coming to our popular Smart Fishing Spots system. And it's all because of YOU! Listen in to find out some of the big news coming soon. Tight lines.

Yes, I really did have three different near-death experiences in one month! I don't even recall the last time I had one, let along three. Quite eye-opening. Listen in as I share the true stories of what happened along with the powerful lesson. Much love, Joe

Kayak fishing continues to grow across the country and one of the most asked questions of Salt Strong Coaches is "What safety gear should I have in my kayak?". In this episode we break down 10 items everyone should have on board when hitting the water to be safe. Enjoy and tight lines!

Have you ever felt like conservation efforts regarding fishing and our waterways never seem to improve or see quick changes? You aren't alone... I took the entire month of July off to dive deep into books about fishing, conservation, waterways, habitat, and more. I was shocked to see just how tough it is to get anything done (mostly because our own government and big corporations are working again...

Whether you are fishing the Laguna Madre in Texas, grass flats in Tampa, or backwaters in New Jersey one challenge is facing all of us in August. The hot water is here and the fish are reacting. In this episode we talk through several tips to increase your productivity on the water during the hottest time of the year. If you want to be successful during the summer, this is the episode for you.

Cedar Key Florida boasts an amazing fishery that can present some challenges to anglers..especially in the summer. In this episode we are joined by Capt. Jason Clark (In the Slot Fishing) to talk about August fishing in the area. Capt. Jason outlines his gear and tactics for targeting redfish and snook during the hottest time of the year.

If there's one thing kayak fishermen like, its buying gear for their kayaks. In this episode Rich and Justin dive into the most important purchases we recommend for kayak fishermen. We'll hit safety, recovery, fish management, drift tools, and more!

We all know its critical for every fisherman to be responsible stewards of the waters we fish. But what if we were to release 30,000 redfish BACK into the waters? What if we were to put tracking tags into a large percentage of those fish so we can follow their movements over the years? Well it's been done and we are talking about it in this episode!

Most of us can't fish everyday. Most of us can't even fish every week. So when we get the opportunity to hit the water its only natural that everyone wants to catch more fish. One of the most impactful things you can to do catch more fish is put together a solid plan for your day on the water.  In this episode I take you through the pre-trip planning process I use and some tools that will help you...

The Alabama saltwater fishing scene has a lot to offer. In this episode we sit down with Ugly Fishing's Captain Patric Garmeson to talk about the fishery and what to expect when fishing through the heat of the summer. Capt. Garmeson has a wealth of experience targeting multiple species in the area including speckled trout, bull redfish, sheepshead, triple tail, and Spanish mackerel (to name a few)...

Have you ever truly experienced the amazing fishing during the spring striped bass run in the mid-Atlantic? In this episode Salt Strong's head of tackle talks through his recent trip targeting spring migration bass in the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, and Block Island. We'll hear Justin's perspective on this species and what he learned on the trip.

July and August bring outstanding fishing to the waters around Mobile Bay in Alabama. Capt. Nick Poe from Reel Gypsy Fishing joins us in this episode to talk through his approach to targeting trophy trout and bull redfish in Alabama summers.

Flounder are one of the few species of fish that are able to be targeted from Texas through Maine. That doesn't mean they are easy to target. In this episode we go through tips and answer audience questions to help anglers to get more bites and more fish on the deck. We cover baits, presentations, spots, and much more. If you want to increase your productivity targeting the various species of flou...

If you fish, or want to fish the coast of North Carolina this is the episode for you. In this episode we sit down with Captain Brad Smith from Gunny B Outdoors to talk about the areas he fishes and the species he targets. Whether he's targeting bull reds in July or shooting an inlet for some offshore action Capt. Brad has the entire region and available species covered.

Yes, I'm taking a bit of a sabbatical... Find out why (and what you can learn from it). Much love, Joe

It's beach fishing time! Listen in as we have Bama Beach Bum back to share some of his best beach/surf fishing tips! Tight lines and enjoy.

Did you buy any fishing tackle over the last year? How much money did you save? We recently asked some of our 43,000 Insider Club members what their favorite things were about the Salt Strong Insider club… The two most frequently heard responses were: Tackle discounts (saving money) Catching more fish per trip (saving time) If you like saving money AND time when it comes to your saltwater fishing,...

Did you know that even the Bible talks about anxiety attacks? If you're dealing with anxiety, know that you aren't alone. Listen in as I dive into a very personal talk about dealing with (and overcoming) anxiety attacks.

It's tournament season and one of the most essential parts of a successful day on the water is the preparation done before you hit the water. In this episode, Salt Strong coaches Rich and Matt discuss how they prepare for success on tournament day. Tight lines!

It's trout time! We've heard from countless newer (and brand new) saltwater anglers who just want to get tight lines fast. Well, one of the easiest ways is to target speckled trout in the summer. So listen in as we give our beginner's guide proven blueprint to finding loads of trout near you. Tight lines and enjoy. Joe

If you've ever had something good in your life derailed, then you're going to want to hear this. I share some personal stories of what I've learned from things getting derailed. Enjoy and much love.

In this episode the crew from the Jigging Jerks, Captain John Halkias, John Sweeney, and John Keriazes (Doc) join the podcast. They swap stories, talk about how they got started, fanboy about the legend John Skinner and throw in a bit about their tactics for targeting fluke. This is a very entertaining episode with a few gems of information for the avid flounder fisherman. Tight lines and enjoy.