Salt Strong Fishing

Did you know that many of the popular spinning reels targeted at saltwater anglers are no different than the bass reels? Listen in as we discuss what makes a saltwater spinning reel different than just a freshwater spinning reel. We also discuss hybrids, pros and cons of reels, different brands, etc.

What's your dream? Are you living it currently? In a perfect world, what kind of work are you doing? Are you doing it now? If not, this episode is for you... don't settle for anything but your dreams and your best version of you (the one that God created you to be).

If you are into catching BIG snook, redfish, and speckled trout then you've got to hear about this new shrimp lure called the Power Prawn. This artificial shrimp has proven to work in all depths and it even out-fishing live bait in many instances. Listen in as we discuss why this shrimp lure is catching so many big fish (and how you can get yours today).

If you want to know which weighted hooks are best for certain soft plastics (and certain depths), then you don't want to miss this episode. Listen in as we discuss the best hook brands, gaps, sizes, weights, and more.

One of the best ways to shape the future is to learn from (and alter) the mistakes and bad habits from the past. So every year I like to reflect on where I spent my time, mistakes made, what drained me emotionally, what type of people gave me energy, etc. So in this episode, I share all of the advice to my 2020 self...

If you love catching speckled trout, you're going to love this episode. We break down the similarities and differences between catching specks in each state, what lures have proven to work for big speckled trout everywhere, some of the best tactics for finding the big schools, and we end with some gator trout tips. Enjoy!

It's winter time and that means changing up the lures a bit. In this episode, the guys from Salt Strong share the best winter time lures for catching slams (redfish, trout, snook, and flounder). We discuss some new lures, some oldies, and best jigheads. Enjoy!

Have you ever heard from God? For years, I thought it wasn't real... but then I asked HIM a question and the craziest thing happened... not once, but over ten different times. Listen in as I discuss my experiences with hearing from God.

In this episode, I bring on redfish guru Luke Simonds to discuss how he finds new redfish spots in all four seasons (including best tides, best lures, and best redfish tips for each season). If you haven 't downloaded the book, Redfish Secrets, please go here now: www.redfishsecrets.com

In this episode, team Salt Strong shares their biggest breakthroughs, lessons, new tackle, and "a-ha" moments for the past year. Listen in as we discuss our favorite new lures, mistakes made, cost-savings, and more. Enjoy!

I can't think of a better way to start the year than to forgive someone you've been angry with... to release any and all anger... to start the year free of hatred and contempt... to have a clean slate... listen in...

In this episode, I have on Andrew Walker, President & CEO of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to share what is going on with the a disease outbreak known as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease that is impacted one of the largest coral reefs in the world. Listen in as Andy shares what is going on, what they are doing about it, and what this means for the future of our coral reefs off of Flor...

One year ago, Salt Strong Insider member Pat Ogletree decided he would only fish with topwater lures for an entire year. As someone who fishes multiple times per week (year round), we knew he would get some amazing intel on what topwater brands are the best, what size lures work best during certain seasons, do colors matter, and much much more. Listen in and enjoy!

The nones... the religiously unaffiliated. We've discussed this topic a few times over the past week and now we have the author himself, Dr. James Emery White, to discuss this fastest growing religious group of our time. Enjoy this hard-hitting episode.

It's sheepshead time! In this episode, the guys from Salt Strong share all of their best sheepshead tips (including favorite sheepshead lures, rigs, live bait, types of spots, and even mistakes to avoid). If you love sheepshead (or want to start catching more), then you're going to love this episode!

In this episode, my guest is lure expert Greg Vinall (aka Doc Lures from Australia). Greg has spent the larger part of his life making lures, testing lures, and perfecting lures. He also has the largest podcast in Australia dedicated to catching fish with lures. So I had to find out, what are his top 5 lures that he would bring anywhere in the world to catch fish. Enjoy!

So this was the first year I tried picking "a word" to focus and pray on and the results have been shocking! Wait until you hear what has happened since January when my wife and I first started praying on, talking about, and writing down this one word...

In this episode, we hit on the main 5 things to avoid when it comes to properly handling inshore saltwater fish (like redfish, snook, and speckled trout). With all of the new anglers into the sport of fishing this year, we've also seen an increase in the amount of poor handling. So we wanted to take some time to discuss the best way to catch a fish, grab a quick picture, and then release. Enjoy an...

All I can say is thank goodness Luke was on the boat for this fish scent test... what a brutal day for Joe! Listen as the Salt Strong brothers test out one of the leading inshore fishing scents (ProCure) against the new inshore scent that the team has been testing behind the scenes. What a showdown!

The Christian report card is out! Here's what non-christians are saying about Christians (including WHY they don't go to church or want to be associated with us). This is our chance to listen and to make a change.

If you want to have an amazing day of inshore saltwater fishing right after a cold front then you don't want to miss this one! We break down why redfish and trout can be very predictable after a cold front and why winter is one of the best times to catch an inshore slam (with very little competition).

It's flounder time again! In this episode, we dedicate an entire hour to flounder fishing tips for the flats. If you want to know the best types of spots, best tides, and best lures for catching flounder in your area, then you don't want to miss this! Enjoy.

Time and time again I would convince myself that money would fix a problem. Yet, rarely, if ever, did money fix the issues I thought it would fix. And we all know it certainly doesn't buy you fulfillment. So listen in as I break down the ONE THING that must happen if you're depending on money to answer your problems...

Gill nets, shrimp trawling, overfishing... these are just some of the reasons that the state of North Carolina finds itself in a new lawsuit against CCA and dozens of concerned residents. North Carolina used to be one of the best inshore fisheries on the East Coast, yet over the past decade or so it's been on a gradual decline. Find out all of the details in this lawsuit as I interview CCA Executi...

In this episode, John Skinner joins me to discuss surfcasting for stripers in the fall and winter. Listen in as we discuss how to access a beach for stripers, what lures to use, best jighead size, and how to fish other areas like bays and rocky shorelines. Enjoy!