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 redfish to the middle bay and the tactics for finding and catching these prized fish.
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!
Did you know that there is a specific phrase that is mentioned in the Bible 365 times?
Is it any coincidence that perhaps God wanted us to remember this every single day?
Listen in and find out.
It's Saltwater Underground time!
In this episode, Rich and Ed are joined by the host of the popular show Saltwater Underground, Nick Honachefsky. Nick is a huge part of the mid-Atlantic and northeast fishing scene and can be found in multiple publications including Saltwater Sportsman and The Fisherman.
We talk about everything from striped bass to black drum in this one. It’s not an episode to miss!
The first handful of Salt Strong local chapters are officially kicking off this month!
Find out what cities made the first round, why we are doing this, and why you don't want to miss out!
Tight lines and enjoy.
As a young adult, I always assumed that sharing my struggles, challenges, and weaknesses as something that would make me look inferior and weak...
Boy, was I wrong.
Listen in as I share a recent story of being completely vulnerable in a huge house on the water in Miami recently.
Enjoy.
In this episode, Rich and Ed are joined by Salt Strong Coaches Matt Lanier and Pat Ogletree to answer questions live on stream. We’ll cover striped bass fishing in the mid-Atlantic and northeast, targeting redfish, rod and reel pairing, why jacks aren’t a popular species to target, and much more.
Enjoy and tight lines!
Let's face it, there are always going to be times when we have a hall pass to go fishing and the weather, wind, tides, etc aren't working in our favor.
Last week, Luke and I went out in a new area only to be met with a huge cold front, high winds, and negative tides.
We struggled in the first spot we went to (the wind had blown all of the water out), so here's what we did next.
Enjoy and tight lines.
If you spend any amount of time watching kids, you might notice one thing they have in common is screen time.
From 2-year-olds to teenagers, our kids don't have any clue what it's like to just sit and think... and DREAM.
Listen in as I share the alarming issue at hand.
Finding the right conditions to hit the water in the spring can be difficult yet rewarding. In this episode, we sit down with Capt. Kayla Haile, owner of River Queen Guide Service to talk about spring fishing in the Upper Chesapeake Bay.
We talk about how to target different species, gear, and tactics while taking questions from our live audience.
Enjoy and tight lines.
It's the state of the saltwater fishing union time!
In this episode, Joe breaks down where he sees things headed over the next year in the following areas:
Fishing Tackle
Boating
Conservation
Fishing Access Issues
Overall fishing growth
Enjoy and tight lines!
We've got a huge opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who are hurting, not feeling loved, lost, and more.
Listen in as I share few stories and how they can impact you and others around you.
Spring is upon us!
So listen in as Rich and Joe Cermele discuss all of their best spring fishing tips.
Tight lines and enjoy.
This changes everything about inshore saltwater fishing!
Luke and I break down the complete Smart Fishing System from the "Smart Tides" to "Smart Spots" to "Smart Guides/Gameplans."
If you want to shave off hours (or even years) of trial and error as it comes to fishing, you've got to hear this.
After a recent podcast where I shared I was really struggling to keep some extra weight off, multiple listeners mentioned intermittent fasting.
So for the last week, I've been studying how it works, how it relates to the Bible, all while wondering how I can pull this off...
Enjoy.