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.
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.