In this episode, pastor Johnny Kelly breaks down the difference between sin and moral wrong. This was an eye-opener for me and definitely had me re-thinking everything I knew about sin. You won't want to miss this one if you have a family. Enjoy.
Let's face it, the majority of inshore saltwater anglers started off bass fishing. And although catching bass has some similarities to catching redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder, there are a handful of tips and tactics that you MUST know in order to succeed (without them, you'll probably fail). So we brought on ex-bass fisherman Tony Acevedo to share what he's learned in his transition from bass angler to pro inshore saltwater angler.
It's Slam Shady time! Yes, the custom paddletail swimbait lure that took the redfish, snook, flounder, and speckled trout crowd by storm, is on it's way to breaking a new world record. Find out the scientific reasons this lure is proven to catch so many fish along with many other questions anglers have had about the Slam Shady lure.
In this episode, Joe reveals the latest with the much anticipated Salt Strong fishing theme park, his new book, "The Chair" and how to get invited to the party. You won't want to miss this one!
The Draggunning Junkie is in the house! If you're up for catching monster snook, redfish, tarpon, and even permit from shore, then you've got to hear this amazing story. I had an absolute blast interviewing Boris about his journey to dial in these big inshore fish from land, bridges, and piers. Enjoy!
It's sheepshead time!!! If you've ever targeting sheepshead, you know that they can be tough to catch on lures. It usually takes live shrimp or small fiddler crabs to consistently catch sheepshead. But all that changed when companys like Chase Baits USA starting coming out with realistic looking artificial crabs (like their Krusty Krab). Listen in as we hit the water LIVE to catch sheepshead using fake crabs. Enjoy!
Did you know that there is a simple manual for loving yourself? More importantly, did you know that doing these simple four steps could be the answer you've been waiting for more happiness, fulfillment, and love in your life. Kamal's new book, How To Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, is a must read. You're going to love this one!
In this episode, we bring on Capt. Judson "Jud" Brock of Eastern Angling to share how he's consistently catching redfish and trout in the winter. Jud shares some great tips on finding the feeding zones, best trout lures, and more. We also get into some of the conservation issues facing North Carolina (like Gill Netting). Enjoy.
LIVE!!! Check out this recent trip where Luke and I go trolling for trout. Not only did we catch a bunch of speckled seatrout, but we caught bluefish, spanish mackerel, and lizardfish. Lots of tight lines all using the Slam Shady lure in an idle zone! Watch as we break down the best types of spots for catching trout and much much more. You'll also get to learn how NOT to hold a fish for a picture...
Wow! This is a hard-hitting episode with special guest Pastor Johnny Kelly. He kicks it off with a super embarrassing story of something he did as a teenager and then ties in how "you will never stumble" or fail if you follow this simple principle from the Bible. Powerful message.
This is a great story of a female angler going all in on what she loves. Listen in Joe chats with redfish tournament angler (and Salt Strong Insider) Tanya Dowdy on her journey to becoming a consistent angler on the flats. They discuss everything from best redfish lures, winter fishing, how to fish the big tides, and more. Enjoy.
If you love catching speckled trout, then you're going to love this episode. Luke and Joe go out on the water and film a LIVE fishing tutorial on how to catch loads of trout (and just get tight lines) without needing live bait. We cover the best fishing spots for speckled sea trout, what lures to catch to catch trout, and some other tips on getting everyone on your boat with tight lines. Enjoy.
If you are going through a tough time and feel like you're in a rut, then you've got to hear this. These are 4 steps that have proven time and time again to get things back on track (and create a TON of happiness in life). Do them and you will be shocked at what happens in your life. Enjoy.
In this episode, Luke and Joe head out in a brand new spot during super low tide right after a nasty cold front. The goal was to catch redfish, snook, and trout. But as you'll hear, it was tough going with the conditions. Plus, the guys realized at the end that they should have just stuck with what they know... Enjoy.
In this episode, the Salt Strong crew breaks down how to fish docks for redfish. They cover top redfish lures, best types of docks, what to look for on online maps, top dock fishing mistakes, and even break down a couple of spots and on the water game film. If you want to maximize your redfish strikes around docks, then you are going to love this.
In this episode of Salt Strong UNCHURCHED, we have on Dr. Ben Rall to discuss how he went from training for the Olympics to 60lbs overweight to losing it all and becoming a better version of himself. I had never really heard of the term "body stewardship" prior to this interview, and now I'm consciously thinking about it. Enjoy.
Have you ever used a fishing spot map? For years, we used to rely on these fishing maps (until we realized that there was a better way). So in this episode, Luke and I talk about the pros and cons of Top Spot Maps (one of the largest fishing spot maps out there). Enjoy.
In this episode, we have inshore grouper expert Todd Foucher (ex-Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Guide) on to discuss how he's consistently catching nice inshore gag grouper (and snapper) year-round. Todd discusses his best bait for catching grouper, his grouper rigs, and other tips to go out there and get keep gags.
If you've ever struggled with the loss of a loved one or the loss of something you loved, and you couldn't understand why a God whose supposed to be fair and loving could take it from you, then you need to hear this. The topic is something that everyone has struggled with (even pastors), and in this episode we dig deep and share some hard-hitting stories.
Capt. Rob Fordyce is certainly one of the toughest fishermen around. Not only has he been competing at the highest level for longer than most anglers still in competition, but he continues to WIN. Find out how he became such a great angler, his biggest mistakes along the way (that you can learn from), and his best tips for weekend warrior anglers trying to become more consistent at catching fish.
In this episode, Joe and Luke go LIVE on the water and reveal exactly how they get tight lines on sheepshead, mangrove snapper, sea bass, and other inshore saltwater fish on demand. They break down the best types of spots, the best bait (live shrimp), how to rig the shrimp for more strikes, and more. Stick around until the end as the camera takes a dive in the ocean!! This is definitely our most expensive podcast ever.
God loves big dreams. And nothing excited HIM more than to see you accomplish them. Listen in as I meet with Pastor Johnny Kelly to discuss dreams, purpose, faith, and much more. Definitely a must-listen for 2020.
Did you know that IGFA is WAY more than just an organization for keeping track of fishing world records? They are doing some really big things for conservation, getting kids fishing, and much much more. Listen in as Jason shares all of the great things we are doing (and how it impacts you as a fisherman).
If you're a saltwater fisherman who isn't catching fish and getting tight lines every single trip, then you're going to love this episode. The guys from Salt Strong reveal the #1 mistake that holds most anglers back (including them for many years). Listen in as they discuss how to fix the issues and catch more saltwater fish in 2020.
Have you ever chosen a word to focus on for the year? I've had multiple people tell me that it has changed their life. So in this episode, I address how to pick your word, the best words, and how to make magic happen in your life. If you're looking for BIG changes in your life for 2020, then you're definitely going to want to hear this.