Everyone has a bucket-list fishing trip in mind. For some, it's stalking the flats of Costa Rica and for others, it's braving the blue water searching for trophy blue marlin.
In this episode, we are joined by Erik Cohen who recently checked one of his bucket-list trips off of his list as he made a trip to fish the Amazon River for trophy peacock bass.
Enjoy and tight lines!
If you love seeing more kids and families fishing together, then you're going to enjoy this interview with Capt. Mike Schulze.
Capt. Mike is part of an amazing national fishing organization called, Fishings Future and through his "Reel Blessed" chapter of Fishings Future, he is doing some amazing things to unite families together on the water.
Listen in and enjoy.
Enjoy a couple of embarrassing stories of times I listened to the wrong people and ended up going down a slippery slope of bad choices...
Fishing coaches Rich and Pat go live and unfiltered on this week's live q&a.
Listen in as they discuss topics ranging from the opening of spring Striped Bass season in New Jersey to the pros and cons of using clips and swivels on the water.
Tight lines and enjoy.
Joe
There's no turning back now...
We've bee talking about it for a while and we just went ALL IN!
Listen in to the exciting news coming to a LOCAL community near you...
Tight lines,
Joe
The interesting thing about us humans is that we don't enjoy being uncomfortable, in pain, or suffering. Yet, we know deep down that the tough moments are what build us, grow us, and make us stronger.
So listen in as I share a very valuable message on why it's critical we focus on becoming better swimmers when the water is rough (instead of hoping for calm waters).
It's backwater striper time! Throughout the Mid-Atlantic, many fishermen have been patiently awaiting the opening of the spring striped bass season in their states. Two months of anticipation are nearly over for those that fish in New Jersey as the 2023 season is set to reopen on March 1st.
In this episode, we are joined by Chris Matuson to talk about his strategies and tactics for targeting this early-season bass.
The spring fishing transition is right around the corner! So if you're still fishing the same way you were in the winter, you're going to miss a ton of fish.
Listen in as Luke shares his best tips on finding the best spring fishing spots for redfish, trout, snook, and flounder. Plus we dive deep on why lures are better than live bait in the spring.
Tight lines and enjoy!
It's time to start saying NO to things. After countless burnouts and constantly putting too much on my plate, I've realized that it's imperative to say no to things to create some balance, to create margin, and to get CONTROL of your life back.
You're going to love this one if you always feel busy.
In this episode Capt. Jud Brock and Capt. Johnny Mainero discuss the diverse inshore fishery of Georgetown South Carolina. From brackish coastal rivers to flooded tidal spartina flats the northern coast of South Carolina really does have it all.
Y'all don't want to miss this episode!
One of our members recently forwarded us over a fascinating scent test done by scientists. In the test, they set out to see just how important scent was to fish.
Turns out, it's critical!
Listen in to find out more.
There is a war going on right now.
But it's not a war with the typical weapons.
It goes much deeper than that...
In fact, it goes deep down the soul of our identity.
Listen in to find out what's happening.
It's striper time!
For many fishermen, the thought of fishing in the dead of winter is a chilling thought.
Our guest on this episode, Capt. Steve Griffin, specializes in targeting trophy striped bass throughout the winter.
Capt. Griffin will talk about the spots, techniques, and gear to get on these bass in the coldest months of the year.
Tight lines.
If you haven't heard, we purchased a new waterfront property to be the new home for Salt Strong and Fish Strong.
We've had a ton of questions about it so here are the updates.
Can't wait to see you there!
In this episode, Luke joins me for the first time ever!
Listen in as he shares his thoughts on our mission, the goal of what we're doing, our brother Dan the Man, and much more.
Enjoy.
In this episode, we speak with Zach Clift and Thien Ngo about the organization that benefits both military veterans and first responders.
Heroes on the Water is dedicated to helping these heroes by providing free kayak fishing trips for them and their families. Zach speaks about the organization from the perspective of a Chapter Coordinator while Thien talks about how Heroes on the Water has impacted him as an Army veteran.
Enjoy and tight lines.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing angler "Gorgeous" George Layton who's been crushing redfish and snook in Florida for decades.
He shares why he loves fishing a couple hours before the sun comes up along with some of his tips to find the fish in the dark.
Plus he shares some great stories (like the time he was struck by lightning).
Tight lines and enjoy.
Approximately 85% of Americans say they dream of one day writing a book... yet very few actually do it.
But just imagine how amazing it would feel to have a book that you could hand your kids or grandkids that would have a massive impact on their lives.
Imagine a book that could be passed on from generation to generation that shares your sage advice from life.
Well, it can all be done in just 7 minutes per day.
Find out how in this awesome episode.
In this episode three Salt Strong Coaches…one of whom is also the head of tackle at Salt Strong… take audience questions live. We’ll cover everything from land-based fishing in Texas, to rod and reel pairings to the best way to retrieve baits when inshore fishing.
If you have interest in all of the valuable information shared in this episode check out the link below. This is a full hour packed with great information!
How would you like us to dissect and uncover the best fishing spots in your area?
Great news! We're already doing it.
Yep, we've been doing these for years and have hundreds of them.
Listen in to find out more.
I can't tell you how many small decisions I've made over the years due to my insecurity about what someone will think of me. The sad news (besides regret) is that avoiding something or making a decision simply based on what others may or may not think of you is holding you back from greatness and from serving.
Listen in as I share some personal stories on this.
In this episode, we are joined by the current holder of the IGFA World Record for Blackfish (Tautog), Ken Westerfeld. We talk through his experiences on the water, his approach to targeting trophy tautog and much more. Ken shares his favorite rigs, baits, rod and reels as well as the mindset required to entice a world record fish to take your bait.
Enjoy and tight lines!
In this episode, I share some behind-the-scenes numbers and plans regarding our fast-growing Salt Strong Insider Club.
And yes, we are on pace to have 50,000 members in there this year (find out why this is such an important number for our members in the podcast).
I even talk a bit about the fishing theme park idea...
Enjoy and tight lines!
I've seen a trend of people who discover my anxiety and email me that many of them seem to have lost hope. In particular, a lot of the anxiety, depression, and fear come from the negative thoughts about the future of our country.
If this sounds like you, then you've got to hear this (because it's an easy fix).
In this episode we are joined by Adam Helm, the founder of Kayak Fishing for Beginners, a really awesome nonprofit group.
We discuss the goals and objectives of this new nonprofit including the mission to provide safety equipment for kids veterans and people with disabilities to help them get on the water safely.
Tight lines and enjoy!