Salt Strong Fishing

We recently competed in an inshore fishing tournament where anything goes! Our team was one of the few that fished only lures (until we were forced to use live bait for a specific reason). Listen in to find out the results, the learning lessons, and the beat down!

It's sad how so many of us (definitely including me) don't take the best care of our bodies... In fact, only 12% of Americans today fit the mold of ideal health. That means the rest of us are most likely taking years off of our lives. Listen in to find out more.

It's officially summer (which means boating season is at its peak). We get a ton of questions from our audience about the best entry-level boats for newer boat owners - so we put together a podcast on the topic. Tight lines and enjoy.

Ever wondered exactly what lure you should use for a specific species, depth, season, etc? Well, we've made the lure selection process a whole lot simpler... Listen in as we share some lure selection shortcuts to help you catch more fish per trip. Tight lines!

Did you know that most of us (including me) live so much of our lives in a GAP? If you aren't familiar with the term, it's judging ourselves and measuring ourselves up against where we "thought we should be" or "hoped to be" at this point in our lives. The distance between the current self and the "ideal" self is the gap (and it's NOT a healthy place). Listen in and find out why.

Surf fishing can be one of the most rewarding ways to catch fish, but it can also be one of the most understood. In this episode, the hosts are joined by Capt. B F Robertson to talk about his specialty... targeting and catching fish from the surf. We'll cover spots, gear and tactics in this one! Enjoy.

Want to hear exactly how the pros pre-trip plan to catch redfish and trout in the summer (including the tools used)? Then check this out! Tight lines and enjoy.

Ever notice how the Bible mentions fishing and fishermen over 40 times yet never once mentions golfers, tennis players, baseball players, or even pickleball players? Well, there's a reason God chose fishermen to be fishers of men. Find out more in this amazing interview with Rob Rienow, author of the new book, Let There Be Fish. Enjoy.

It's flounder time! Flounder season is open along much of the eastern United States and its time to put some flatties on the deck. In this episode, Rich and Ed discuss the early season approach to targeting flounder. We'll talk gear, baits, spots and more.

It's no secret, our seagrass has been dying at an alarming pace. For those who don't know, seagrass is critical to our waterways, fisheries, and marine life in general. Well, a sod farmer from Florida started trying to grow different grass in some of his favorite fishing holes many years ago, and now it's turned into a full-scale company. In fact, they are doing a really special seagrass restorati...

Death... we'll all face it one day, yet none of us know exactly when. Listen in as I share how a brush with death taught me so much and how it can have big transformations in your own life.

Throughout the entire Gulf and east coast marsh fishing is extremely popular. Marshes have excellent areas that will hold most inshore fish from flounder to speckled trout to redfish and striped bass. In this episode, Salt Strong coaches Rich Natoli and Pat Ogletree talk through marsh fishing from Texas to Maine and answer audience questions. Tight lines and enjoy!

It's like a combination between a topwater lure, a diver, and a twitch bait... and so far, the redfish, trout, and snook have been CRUSHING it! Listen in as we share the secret behind this new lure, why it works, when it works, and how to get one to try yourself. We have a feeling that the term "Topwater Diver" or "Topdiver" is here to stay! Tight lines and enjoy!

In this episode, fellow Salt Strong Insider Rick Rudd shares his amazing story of finding blessings and strengthening his faith through a recent battle with cancer. If you're going through a tough time (or have someone close who is), you need this! Enjoy.

The Chesapeake Bay has always been one of the most diverse ecosystems for fishermen. In an area that is known for monster striped bass, speckled trout, redfish, black drum and more there is one phenomenon that has been growing in scale over recent years. In this episode, we are joined by Capt. Steve Griffin from Griffin's Guide Service in Maryland to talk about the annual arrival of the bull redfi...

Want to get in the fishing industry? Or perhaps you already have an idea or product to sell? Then you'll love this podcast. My special guest is Mitch Dreisbach, who's done everything from work at big box such as Dick's Sporting, to Pure Fishing to the president of Danco. Listen in as he shares some excellent wisdom on excelling in the fishing industry.

In this episode, I share a simple two-word phrase that has literally changed my life on a couple of different occasions. Listen in as I share how this powerful phrase can work in your life.

Artificial reefs have become a vital part of the ocean ecosystem, but some states just seem to do it better than others. In this episode, we are joined by Capt. Harv Yenkinson (Vetcraft Sportfishing) to talk about his work with the New Jersey Artificial Reef program and to talk about the upcoming season openings for fluke (summer flounder) throughout the mid-Atlantic. Tight lines and enjoy.

As someone who's dealt with melanoma (skin cancer), I've had some really eye-opening conversations with dermatologists regarding some of the toxic chemicals found in many of the mainstream sunscreens (that you never want to use). In this episode, I share four of the main sunscreens that you should avoid along with sharing what I've found to be one of the best and safest. Enjoy.

I recently had a conversation with a friend who does full time ministry work and speaks with a bunch of "messed up" people... He shared the #1 common theme he sees and I had to share.

Wade fishing is one of the most common approaches to targeting fish, yet it is often one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Rich and Ed are joined by Dave Ulgenalp (Wader Dave) to talk about his approach to finding fish while wade fishing. Dave brings with him over 40 years of experience fishing and guiding from Florida to Cape Cod. Tight lines and enjoy.

Our fishing team was all having a conversation about our personal best flounders and what's crazy is that we all used the same lure to catch them. So we started doing some research and discovered that many others had caught some absolute doormats using this lure. Listen in as we share what lure it is, how to best rig it, how to best retrieve it, and more. Tight lines.

There are some things that are just unexplainable - and the two stories I share in this episode fit in that realm. Listen in as I share how God used this same person as "a sign" for me almost exactly 2 years apart from each other. So wild! Enjoy.

In this episode, Rich is joined by Bayside Dave. Dave spends a lot of time within the New Jersey surf fishing community sharing information and doing seminars to help as many people get on the fish as possible. We talk through gear and tactics for targeting striped bass in the spring, and touch on other popular spring species as well. Tight lines and enjoy.

Smart Fishing Spots has been getting a TON of attention recently. With all of the attention about this software, we've been getting a bunch of questions. So this in this episode, I explain exactly what Smart Fishing Spots is, what it isn't, and why some anglers are freaking out about it! Tight lines and enjoy!