The Chesapeake Bay boasts one of the most diverse fisheries in the United States. Not only does it cover over 4,400 square miles but it boasts over 11,000 miles of coastlines. In this episode, I sit down with a man who seems determined to fish every inch of that coastline to break down his perspective on this unique fishery.
Bob Lombardi is a Salt Strong Insider Member who fishes nearly the entire bay throughout the year targeting multiple species. In this one, Bob shares his thoughts on the best places to fish and some of his keys for success.
There are quite a few fishermen who swear that the smell of watermelon (or cut watermelon) on the water is a dead giveaway for awesome trout fishing.
So we brought on our panel of 4 anglers to discuss if they have ever experienced this watermelon trout fishing hack.
What do you think?
Listen in to find out.
Where did we go wrong as a nation?
Listen in as I share a recent vote I saw that should have all of us rethinking how we're approaching this whole "being a Christian" thing.
Hint: our current approach is missing the mark.
We've been working a LONG time on this course.
Back in mid-2022, Capt. Peter Deeks approached us about creating the ultimate redfish course where redfish experts from around the country would share their best tips, shortcuts, and tricks to catching both slot reds and overslot reds.
Of course, we said YES!
Since then, Peter has been interviewing tons of different guides and redfish pros from every state to bring together the most comprehensive guide to catching redfish in any state (regardless if you're using live bait, cut bait, or lures).
Listen in as we share some of the things Peter learned himself while creating this course.
I had no idea how much influence social science had on wildlife policies (like certain fisheries, fish quotas, fishing closures, hunting restrictions, etc) until this podcast.
Listen in as Travis Thompson reveals how social science has been playing an important role in wildlife policies and politics.
Don't worry, be happy.
Easier said than done for most of us, right?
I recently came across two sentences that I will forever remember when it comes to finding happiness.
In fact, I'd wager these two sentences are the key to happiness.
Listen in and find out!
The water has been hot for a few weeks now and we are all back on the flounder bite. We’ve figured it out, and we have been productive. And now that we’ve gotten it figured out, it's about to change. August and September will present changes that you need to adjust to in order to stay on the bite.
In this episode, we will go through the information you need to know to stay productive on flounder as we transition into the next phase of this season.
You spoke, we listened...
Some pretty big changes coming to our popular Smart Fishing Spots system.
And it's all because of YOU!
Listen in to find out some of the big news coming soon.
Tight lines.
Yes, I really did have three different near-death experiences in one month! I don't even recall the last time I had one, let along three.
Quite eye-opening.
Listen in as I share the true stories of what happened along with the powerful lesson.
Much love,
Joe
Kayak fishing continues to grow across the country and one of the most asked questions of Salt Strong Coaches is “What safety gear should I have in my kayak?”.
In this episode we break down 10 items everyone should have on board when hitting the water to be safe.
Enjoy and tight lines!
Have you ever felt like conservation efforts regarding fishing and our waterways never seem to improve or see quick changes? You aren't alone...
I took the entire month of July off to dive deep into books about fishing, conservation, waterways, habitat, and more. I was shocked to see just how tough it is to get anything done (mostly because our own government and big corporations are working against us anglers).
Listen in as I share some of the BIG takeaways (and where we go next).
Tight lines,
Joe
Whether you are fishing the Laguna Madre in Texas, grass flats in Tampa, or backwaters in New Jersey one challenge is facing all of us in August. The hot water is here and the fish are reacting.
In this episode we talk through several tips to increase your productivity on the water during the hottest time of the year. If you want to be successful during the summer, this is the episode for you.
Cedar Key Florida boasts an amazing fishery that can present some challenges to anglers..especially in the summer. In this episode we are joined by Capt. Jason Clark (In the Slot Fishing) to talk about August fishing in the area.
Capt. Jason outlines his gear and tactics for targeting redfish and snook during the hottest time of the year.