In this episode, I have on Andrew Walker, President & CEO of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to share what is going on with the a disease outbreak known as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease that is impacted one of the largest coral reefs in the world. Listen in as Andy shares what is going on, what they are doing about it, and what this means for the future of our coral reefs off of Florida.
One year ago, Salt Strong Insider member Pat Ogletree decided he would only fish with topwater lures for an entire year. As someone who fishes multiple times per week (year round), we knew he would get some amazing intel on what topwater brands are the best, what size lures work best during certain seasons, do colors matter, and much much more. Listen in and enjoy!
The nones... the religiously unaffiliated. We've discussed this topic a few times over the past week and now we have the author himself, Dr. James Emery White, to discuss this fastest growing religious group of our time. Enjoy this hard-hitting episode.
It's sheepshead time! In this episode, the guys from Salt Strong share all of their best sheepshead tips (including favorite sheepshead lures, rigs, live bait, types of spots, and even mistakes to avoid). If you love sheepshead (or want to start catching more), then you're going to love this episode!
In this episode, my guest is lure expert Greg Vinall (aka Doc Lures from Australia). Greg has spent the larger part of his life making lures, testing lures, and perfecting lures. He also has the largest podcast in Australia dedicated to catching fish with lures. So I had to find out, what are his top 5 lures that he would bring anywhere in the world to catch fish. Enjoy!
So this was the first year I tried picking "a word" to focus and pray on and the results have been shocking! Wait until you hear what has happened since January when my wife and I first started praying on, talking about, and writing down this one word...
In this episode, we hit on the main 5 things to avoid when it comes to properly handling inshore saltwater fish (like redfish, snook, and speckled trout). With all of the new anglers into the sport of fishing this year, we've also seen an increase in the amount of poor handling. So we wanted to take some time to discuss the best way to catch a fish, grab a quick picture, and then release. Enjoy and please share.
All I can say is thank goodness Luke was on the boat for this fish scent test... what a brutal day for Joe! Listen as the Salt Strong brothers test out one of the leading inshore fishing scents (ProCure) against the new inshore scent that the team has been testing behind the scenes. What a showdown!
The Christian report card is out! Here's what non-christians are saying about Christians (including WHY they don't go to church or want to be associated with us). This is our chance to listen and to make a change.
If you want to have an amazing day of inshore saltwater fishing right after a cold front then you don't want to miss this one! We break down why redfish and trout can be very predictable after a cold front and why winter is one of the best times to catch an inshore slam (with very little competition).
It's flounder time again! In this episode, we dedicate an entire hour to flounder fishing tips for the flats. If you want to know the best types of spots, best tides, and best lures for catching flounder in your area, then you don't want to miss this! Enjoy.
Time and time again I would convince myself that money would fix a problem. Yet, rarely, if ever, did money fix the issues I thought it would fix. And we all know it certainly doesn't buy you fulfillment. So listen in as I break down the ONE THING that must happen if you're depending on money to answer your problems...
Gill nets, shrimp trawling, overfishing... these are just some of the reasons that the state of North Carolina finds itself in a new lawsuit against CCA and dozens of concerned residents. North Carolina used to be one of the best inshore fisheries on the East Coast, yet over the past decade or so it's been on a gradual decline. Find out all of the details in this lawsuit as I interview CCA Executive Director David Sneed.
In this episode, John Skinner joins me to discuss surfcasting for stripers in the fall and winter. Listen in as we discuss how to access a beach for stripers, what lures to use, best jighead size, and how to fish other areas like bays and rocky shorelines. Enjoy!
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 lines!
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 important...
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.