Salt Strong Fishing

Wow! What a hard-hitting episode of Salt Strong Unchurched where we discuss the truths regarding anxiety, depression, God, and you. If you've ever had bouts with anxiety, depression, or a combination of both, you're not going to want to miss this episode. Thanks for the shares and feedback!

We recently hit 10,000 Salt Strong Insider members and many are asking, "What's next for Salt Strong?" Co-founder Joe Simonds hits the microphone on a recent drive to share some exciting news on what's next in 2020 (and beyond)... including some teasers about the future fishing theme park!

Wow! What an episode! We brought on fish finder expert Neal Combs (the guy who trains Bass Pro and West Marine about fish finders and marine electronics) to discuss everything you need to know about fish finders/bottom finders/bottom machines. Neal shares the top mistakes he sees anglers making when it comes to using their fish finder, his favorite marine electronics, and more. Enjoy!

If you are looking for more happiness, fulfillment, money, and better relationships, then you don't want to miss this hard-hitting episode of Salt Strong UNCHURCHED. We cover forgiveness, stories of letting anger negatively impact our personal relationships, how holding a grudge keeps us from growing and making everything from more money to better relationships, and more.

Lunkerdog is back!!! The angler who coined the phrases "Run That Dog" and "Catching Lunkers In People's Faces" is back on the show by popular demand. Listen in as we discuss Capt. Jeff Maggio's new podcast, funny fishing stories, and even a candid conversation about doing a live event. Enjoy!

What a story! I had the pleasure of having legendary angler (and fishing blooper king) Bill Dance on to share some really powerful stories about his career, some things that most people probably don't know about him, and even the fish that changed it all for Bill. Enjoy!

In this hard-hitting episode of UNCHURCHED, Joe and pastor Johnny tell some real world stories of struggling with purpose and meaning as it relates to our lives. If you've ever wanted a simple formula to help find your purpose in life, you'll love this 3-part process.

Wow what a story! Patrick Sebile could very well be one of the best anglers in the world. With over 300 fishing records, 760+ different documented fish species caught, and countless lure, rod, and hook design inventions, he's done more in the fishing world that most ever dream of. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Patrick to hear his amazing story. We cover everything from him getting bullie...

If you love catching big speckled trout then you're going to love this episode with The Speckled Truth founder Chris Bush. We break down the best areas, best lures, and best moon phases to target gator trout on the flats this fall and early winter. And it's all from the fisherman who has more speckled trout data on these thick gator trout than anybody else. Enjoy.

In this episode, Pastor Johnny and Joe share their own personal struggled with marriage, tips for a happier marriage, and thoughts on divorce. Definitely a must-listen to episode if you desire a happier marriage.

In this episode, I interview Capt. Benny Blanco where we discuss how he and the guys from Captains for Clean Water are doing everything in their power to restore clean water to our estuaries. He shares the battles, the tough discussions with politicians, the big problems, and some education on what's really going on. We also discuss his new fishing show Guiding Flow and how he's using that to help...

In this episode, Robert Fields (from the fishing show Field Trips with Robert Fields) shares his hard-hitting story of losing his job, girlfriend, and close family member all at the same time which opened the door to stop chasing zeros and pursue happiness. He shares how he went from not ever fishing at all to becoming pretty consistent at kayak fishing to now getting paid to fish. You definitely...

This could be one of the tougher questions we face as humans... If there is a God, why does he let bad things happen to good people? This is a daunting question (and probably the main reason atheists exist). So in this episode, we share some personal stories of loss, suffering, and pain to explain why God lets bad things happen to his children.

If you've ever wondered the secret to catching loads of inshore saltwater fish (like redfish, snook, speckled trout, flounder, and tarpon) in a brand new area then you're going to love this episode. Capt. Jay Withers moved from Ohio (where he was a bass fisherman) and set his sights on learning the waters down here in Florida so well that he could be a full-time guide. He shares his amazing story...

In this episode, we brought on Capt. Ben Chancey from Chew On This to discuss how he's been able to catch so many Goliath Grouper (to the point he makes it look easy). Capt. Ben has now gone on to catch over 1,000 Goliath Grouper (even some from kayaks, paddleboards, and other small floatation devices. Enjoy this one!

In this hard-hitting episode of Salt Strong Unchurched, we cover a question that so many of us struggle with... If God is real, what's the deal with the theory of evolution and science that goes against Christianity? Why do some scientists claim God can't exist? We brought on Pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss. Enjoy and we'd love your feedback.

In this episode, we have on Aric from Heroes on the Water to share all of the amazing things they are doing to heal (and even save lives) through kayak fishing. Their organization is taking veterans, active military duty, police officers, firefighters, and all other heroes. Enjoy.

Want to catch more inshore saltwater fish on your next trip? Want someone to take all of the guesswork out of finding the best day and time to fish (to maximize the amount of strikes you get)? Then you've got to hear about this new fishing tide and forecast website called Smart Fishing Tides. It's custom built for inshore anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, mangrove snapper...

For many years I struggled with church. Some were boring. Some churches seemed to be all about the money. Some churches seemed stuck on rituals (forgetting that their members came seeking help, support, and love). So I brought on pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss another hard-hitting topic... Why Church?

I first heard about Freedom Boat Club a couple years ago. A few of our Salt Strong members had sold their boats (after many years of frustration dealing with things breaking, long lines at boat ramps, etc) to join a boat club. I was skeptical at first, but the more I kept hearing about it, the more curious I became. Finally, I drove down to the local Freedom Boat Club here in Winter Haven, FL and...

What a story!!! Listen in as angler Ronnie Green shares how losing his mother ended up opening up doors for him to quit his job and pursue his love for fishing. Not only that, but he landed his very own fishing TV show that has become one of the fastest growing shows out there. If you thought fishing stories were powerful, you haven't heard anything yet. Enjoy

Over the last year of doing these podcasts we've had numerous questions come up about Faith. In particular, confusion and hard-hitting questions about God, church, Christianity, etc. This is a pat of my life that I've struggled with (in terms of clear answers) so I'm setting out to interview pastors and other experts who can give us simple answers to Faith through stories. I hope you enjoy this fi...

Every college kid's dream is to be able to make some extra dough on the side doing something they love. How about getting paid to fish? This was impossible just twenty years ago, but with the rise of the Internet, young fishermen like Tyler Anderson have found ways to get paid to do what they love... fishing.

Wader Dave is back by popular demand! With fall weather quickly approaching, many Salt Strong audience members have been asking for wade fishing tips (in particular for redfish, snook, and trout). So we brought back on fellow Salt Strong Insider Wader Dave (the guy who wade fishes 220+ days per year). Listen in as Dave discusses his fall and winter tactics, best fishing lures for wading, and more.

What a story! Will Dunn from Take A Kid Fishing grew up a bit of a tough upbringing... he's been struck by lightning, shot, and bit by a rattlesnake... all signs from God that he needed to change his ways. Now he's making a massive impact with underprivileged kids through fishing. Enjoy!