Salt Strong Fishing

Do you have a fishing network? If no, then you are at a MASSIVE DISADVANTAGE over other anglers who do. In fact, you'll never be able to truly become as consistent at catching fish as you'd hoped you'd be without a network. So listen in as we share how we use our network and community to share spots, trends, and shortcuts. Enjoy and tight lines!

Looking back on life, there were a few things that I can definitely say changed my life. Accepting Jesus as my savior. Getting married. Having kids. Starting a company. Having a written down mission and vision statement. If you don't have the written down statement, I can assure you that you're missing out on some of life's goodness. Listen in and find out why.

It's officially summertime! Which is one of the best times to use lures for catching inshore saltwater slams (especially topwater lures in the morning). So in this podcast, the crew all chimes in on the exact lures we use during the summer months. Enjoy and tight lines!

If you want a tried and true way to catch lots of redfish, then you've got to listen to this LIVE on the water redfish highway episode with Capt. Peter Deeks. In this episode, Peter shares how he finds redfish highways, how to fish these proven highways, and why cut mullet is the best overall bait in to use. So if you want a bunch of those slot reds, this is a must-hear episode. Of course, make su...

It's true... almost 100% of what we worry about and fear in life either never happens, isn't as bad as we thought, or is out of our control. Knowing that, why worry at all? Of course, that's easier said than done. But I've found a simple way to break down (and CRUSH) and fears in my life. Listen in as I share the 3-step process to get rid of fear and worry.

In this new episode, we team up with author and YouTube creator John Skinner where he shares exactly how we dialed in the Florida flats and mangroves even though he's from New York. Listen in as John shares his frustrations, what's different, what's the same, and how he was finally able to dial in the redfish (and tarpon, snook, trout) in a brand new area. Some priceless intel here.

Let's face it, sometimes the trolling motor dies on you. And sometimes you're fishing on a boat, skiff, or kayak without a trolling motor. In these scenarios, one of the best ways to catch a ton of fish is by drifting the flat for specked trout. So in this LIVE episode, we show you exactly how we drift a flat for trout (including the best spots, time, tide, etc). We even throw in our secret groupe...

My 4-year old son Jackson learned an incredibly valuable lesson this past week... sometimes you've got to cut off some dying limbs in order to grow. Listen in as we both had an "A-Ha" moment this week.

Did you know that the military used to put a white bucktail jig in every soldier's survival pack? It was the ONE LURE they believed could catch fish anywhere in the world. Ironically, here we are many decades later and the same bucktail jigs are still working like never before. Listen in as we share the 10 reasons why every saltwater angler should have a bucktail jig in their tackle bag.

This is a FUN on the water live podcast! Why? Because we were up against something that happens to all of us over time... a dead trolling motor with little wind and not much current. So what did we do? We posted up on the edge of a flat (where it meets a channel) and did our best to make the best of a tough day. We even got a little face off action (the new pink F.R.E.D lure vs Slam Shady jerk sha...

Ever had a dream? Of course. We all have. But have you ever focused on helping someone else hit their dream? Quite honestly, I struggled with this as I was always focused on MY DREAMS. Listen in as I share some incredibly powerful tips from one of my latest books, The Dream Manager.

In this episode, we have Brad and Jacob from Go Wild to share their story of how they came up with their outdoor platform, why it's attracting so many hunters and anglers, and how they've had to pivot in this wild economy. Enjoy and go check out Go Wild App.

If you love kayak fishing (or if you're getting into it as a beginner), then you're going to love this episode with kayak fishing coach Tony Acevedo. We break down the top 3 kayak fishing mistakes for inshore saltwater anglers. Find out how to avoid too much tackle, where to fish (and where not to fish), and kayak positioning. Tight lines!

Do you want to hear about one word that has helped some people live a happier and more fulfilled life? Then listen in to these powerful stories. Enjoy.

Fishing author Frank Sargeant is known as one of the top authorities on snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon. Not only does he have some of the top-selling books on the following species, but his books are jam-packed full of great tips, tactics, and evergreen tips. In this podcast, Luke and I break down some of our favorite chapters in Frank's "Snook Book." Enjoy and tight lines.

We've secretly been creating a tackle index (similar to the Dow Jones 500 Index) revealing all of the best value fishing tackle for inshore saltwater fishing. We cover everything from: The best value inshore fishing reel The best value inshore fishing rod The best value inshore swimbaits The best value inshore braided line The best value inshore leader line The best value inshore topwater lure The...

I've always struggled with tithing and giving throughout my adult life. Perhaps it because I've never had a salary job in 20+ years (which results in some feast or famine years - and some of those thin years made it very tough). So in this episode, I share what's been happening in my life over the past 6 years of learning to give and be generous even when times are super tough. I'd love to hear yo...

Great news! You can have the Salt Strong Insider community, Smart Fishing Tides, and all of our valuable content right on your phone home-screen like all of your other apps. Listen in as Luke and Joe discuss the history of the Salt Strong app, why they went with a progressive app, and how you can quickly get it on your phone or tablet today. Tight lines and we appreciate you.

Taking a vacation this summer and still want to catch fish (even if you can't bring a boat or kayak)? Then listen in as the Salt Strong team shares some of their best tricks and tactics for getting tight lines on vacation. We discuss bridge fishing, pier fishing, and beach fishing (along with best rigs and lures for each). Enjoy.

The current events in our world have been at the top of my mind and prayers. And every time I get frustrated, God gives me a sign. Listen in as I share the latest. I'd love your feedback on this one.

If you aren't using rattles in some of your lures (both hard baits and soft plastic lures) then you are missing out! Luke recently did a test targeting redfish, speckled trout, snook, grouper, and mangrove snapper using rattles (and no rattles) and the results were pretty astonishing (rattles won). So listen in as we share when to use rattles in your fishing lures and when to avoid them as well. T...

Pier fishing has been around for ages and is one of the most effective ways to get tight lines without a boat. However, not all piers are created equal. So in this episode, we break down pier tactics, which piers are best for certain situations, and how to make the best of pier fishing during the summer months. Join us in this fun discussion. You'll also get to meet Andy, one of our new fishing co...

The Ben Franklin system is where you become laser-focused on improving one aspect of your life for a full week (13 total habits to change) in the pursuit of becoming a more godly man or woman. My first week was trying to eliminate negative or hurtful thoughts, words, or deeds. But little did I know that gossip (most of it negative) was going to wreck my plans of a great start. Listen in as I share...

Swim bait. Paddletail. Crank bait. Jerk bait. Stick bait. Twitch bait. Slash bait... there are so many different names for fishing lures that it can get confusing. So in this episode, we break down what each of these lures is, when to use each one, and how to retrieve it. Enjoy!

The 90/10 zone is the biggest game-changer for finding the best redfish, snook, and trout spots fast. So in this training, we go over the following 3 case studies: Case Study #1 – How To Use The 90/10 Rule To Catch Endless Amounts Of Speckled Trout Every Trip (even if you don't have a trolling motor)! Case Study #2 – Simple steps to eliminate all of the dead zones in your area (from the comfort of...