Salt Strong Fishing

If you want to know the exact reasons a big chunk of America no longer goes to church or proudly proclaims they are Christian it's because of one main reason... that's the topic in this week's hard-hitting episode of UNCHURCHED.

Join the Salt Strong team as go live to discuss paddletail lures vs split tail lures. It's the ultimate face-off between swimbaits vs jerk shads. We discuss the pros, cons, and best times to use each lure (including best colors, sizes, and more). Enjoy!

There exist five different mistakes/misconceptions that hold most weekend warrior (and newbie) inshore saltwater anglers back from catching redfish. We know because we experienced them ourselves for many years... and now as fishing coaches we see the same redfish mistakes get played out over and over again. So in this power-packed episode, we uncover the top 5 redfish mistakes. Enjoy and tight lin...

This past week my iPhone 11 shut off and I ended up going four full days without a phone. The first day was BRUTAL, but the next 3 I learned so much. Here's what went down... Enjoy

In this episode, I have Joshua Taylor, founder of Salty Scales, on the show to discuss his journey of creating a fishing apparel brand that is making an impact, creating community, and saving anglers from skin cancer. What an awesome story!

The debate about saltwater spinning reels vs baitcasting reels has been going on for many years. Some anglers claim baitcasters are superior, while the spinning reel crew says the opposite. So bring on some special guests to discuss the pros and cons of saltwater baitcasting reels.

Do you know how to get get into heaven? The Bible has the answers... that's why we brought on pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss the 7 steps to get into heaven from the book of 2 Peter.

In this episode, we go LIVE with another Tackle Tuesday to discuss lures and line that have proven to work incredibly well during Covid (for redfish and speckled trout). We're all having issues getting some of the big brand products in stock so this is very timely. Enjoy!

If you want to know the 5 simple steps that we use to find the feeding fish (and catch inshore slams) every week then here it is. Best news is that you can do the entire pre-trip process in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy!

I've personally struggled with prioritizing what really matters in life. Some weeks I feel incredibly balanced with my family duties and CEO duties while other weeks I completely fail one of the two (more often than not, neglecting my family time to catch up on work). So I wanted to share this message as a reminder to myself and all of the millions who need a quick reminder about what's really imp...

I first met Capt. Debbie Hanson of SheFishes2 at a conference where we were both speaking. She has recently walked away from a "corporate" job to pursue her love of the outdoors full time. As you'll hear in this awesome interview, we should all be glad she did! Enjoy.

If you've ever fished on the Gulf Coast of Florida, you've probably heard of John's Pass in Madeira Beach. This famous pass brings in boaters, anglers, and tourists from all over the place. But in recent years, a series of issues has loads of sand filling up the pass. Find out what's really going on from Capt. Dylan Hubbard (including a solution that could turn this pass into one of the best snook...

If you struggle with anxiety attacks (or know someone close to you who does), then this episode could be game-changing (it's everything I wish someone had shared with me back when I was struggling to understand the daily anxiety I was going through). Hope this helps you like it did me.

In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of buying a 1000 series reel vs a 2500 reel vs a 3000 reel. What many anglers don't know is that most inshore fish can be caught with a super-light 1000 series reel (it has all the drag you need to land even the over slot fish). However, it also comes with a price... find out in this episode.

In this episode, Salt Strong rod and reel guru Mark Goodson joins to discuss all of the new inshore spinning reels for 2021. There are quite a few big changes from the likes of Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, and Quantum. Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of each brand (along with the new changes).

In this week's UNCHURCHED, Joe get the opportunity to interview the CEO of C12, Mike Sharrow regarding living an integrated life where you never leave your faith at the door. This is a hard-hitting episode where we discuss why the separation of church and business is a myth, why Christians are all called to use their business and work as ministry, and some simple ways to start today. Enjoy.

There's nothing worse than the wind blowing 20 MPH+ on your fishing day. But don't worry, it doesn't mean you can't catch a ton of different fish right off the flats. In this episode, we go out on the water and reveal how we use a chum block to bring the fish to us.

In this episode, Luke breaks down how he uses tides, wind, and the 90/10 rule to decide where he should be fishing at any given day. Step #1 is eliminating the dead zones (where fish most likely will not be), and the Step #2 is using trends and a combination of tidal flow and wind direction to pick the best spots. Enjoy.

Listen in as I share my candid thoughts on what Jesus is telling us in the midst of all this political mess. I kept this one short and sweet as it's not a debate. It's a call to arms for all those who treasure love over hate.

If you love catching mangrove snapper then you've got to hear this week's show! We went out with Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson to show just how easy it is to chum up mangrove snapper on a shallow flat. What a fun day!

After many iterations and testing it's finally available! Strike Spots is a predictive analysis tool that shows you the ideal feeding zones for redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder based on historical data. The software is still in beta mode for the Salt Strong Insider members and in this episode we dive in to all that it can do. Enjoy!

In this episode, I give a brief rundown of a few things that have been on my mind regarding the need for a revival of sorts... a repentance... and author Jonathan Cahn absolutely nails it!

Yak Motley (YouTuber and overall awesome guy) is one heck of a fun guy to interview. He's done it all... from serving our country to realizing he knew more about marketing than his grad school teachers to growing a massive following on YouTube and social media. Listen in as we dive into the head of Jack "Yak" Motley. Enjoy

In this episode, Luke, Joe, Capt. Mark "Hollywood" Johnson and the Salt Strong godfather (Larry) head out of Islamorada to test out live shrimp vs soft plastic lures. We test out a new artificial shrimp and a paddletail against the reigning champion live shrimp. Shocking results!

Every 500 years there is a religious reformation that changes everything... and we just happen to be there right now (in what seems like a perfect storm of religion, political, and socio-economical forces). Listen in as pastor Johnny Kelly and I discuss the future of churches in America.