Salt Strong Fishing
829 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsAttention Anglers! Download and listen to the most entertaining fishing interviews to ever make it on a podcast, and get to know some of the world’s fishing celebrities like never before.
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UNCHURCHED #127 - Christianity Hinges On This ONE THING Being True
April 10, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe entire idea and beliefs behind Christianity all boil down to one thing being true. If it's true, Christianity thrives. If it's ever proven to be untrue, Christianity dies. Find out why this is so critical to the Christianity Faith. Enjoy.
EP 402: LIVE on the water at SUNRISE
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Joe and Luke hit the early morning bite and fish a flat as the sun comes up. Some great learning lessons on what to do (and what not to do) when fishing in the early morning. You might also get to see Joe out-fish Luke on film (which doesn't happen often). Enjoy and tight lines.
EP 401: Is Now The WORST Time To Buy A Boat?
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIf you're in the market for a new or used boat, you'll definitely want to hear this! Anglers and boaters don't ever want to make a mistake when buying a boat, and with the crazy high demand for boats right now, prices are at all-time highs. But does that mean you should hold off on the boat purchase? Depends... Listen in and find out why.
UNCHURCHED #126 - Stung By Over 300 Yellow Jackets!!!! (My Big "Aha" Moment)
April 03, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBEver seen a huge nest of angry yellow jackets coming at you? I sure have (and it's a moment I won't forget). Listen in as I share the wild story and the BIG LESSON learned. Enjoy.
EP 400: LIVE ON THE WATER (We all have brutal days like this...)
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode, we go LIVE and UNCUT on the water in Tampa Bay so you get to hear exactly what's going through our minds when the wind is kicking and the bite is tough. As fishing educators, it's critical that we show both the great days and tough days. Not every single trip is amazing, and the fish aren't always biting. Yes, we still managed to catch a few fish and avoid the skunk (ironically Luke caught a snook just minutes after the camera stopped rolling), but this was a very slow day...
EP 399: Night Fishing Secrets (For Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, & Trout)
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBFishing at night is one of the most productive times you can wet a line. The fish are in full feeding mode, there is less pressure from boats and other anglers, plus you avoid getting sunburned! Listen in as we share our best night fishing tips and tactics including fishing docks at night, bridges, flats, and more. Tight lines!
UNCHURCHED #125 = THIS + THIS = Anything You Want In Life
March 27, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBMy recent trip with some billionaire CEOs revealed a really powerful insight into getting everything you want out of life. The great news is that it's not complicated and anyone can do it. Enjoy this awesome story.
EP 398: Tripletail Tips, Tactics, & One HUGE Tripletail Tournament!
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, we have on tripletail guru Capt. Jay O'Brien to discuss his tips to catch tripletail (including what to look for, best structure, best bait and lures, and more. We also discuss his upcoming tripletail tournament which goes for a full 6 months! Enjoy and tight lines.
EP 397: SHRIMP LURES for the SHRIMP RUNS (both brown shrimp and white shrimp)
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss the different types of shrimp runs (brown shrimp vs white shrimp) including the best shrimp lures, best shrimp lure colors, best shrimp sizes, and more. So if you love catching redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder, you don't want to miss this one! Enjoy and tight lines.
UNCHURCHED #124 - My Recent Boat Accident (Don't Make This Mistake)!
March 20, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBEvery mistake should teach us a lesson... Well, my recent boat incident did just that. Enough so that it was important enough to make an entire podcast episode out of it. Enjoy the story and I hope you learn from this.
EP 396: The Ultimate Weedless Shrimp Lure Rig
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBA shrimp is the most common bait for saltwater fishing ever created. So it's no surprise that a shrimp lure is one of the best lures to catch fish. But one of the problems is that most of the shrimp lures come pre-rigged (not good) which can make them tough to go weedless (which is ideal because fish hold tight to structure). So listen in as we share what we believe is the best shrimp lure rig ever made. Tight lines and enjoy.
EP 395: Is THIS Causing Our Seagrass To Die???
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIt's a fact that seagrass is dying at an alarming rate across Florida (and other states). The worse news is that even much of the new grass being planted is dying. This means there is some chemical (or chemicals) in the water causing it to die. Listen in as we talk about what we believe might be one of the culprit (and how to avoid it). Tight lines.
UNCHURCHED #123 - CANCEL CULTURE: It might shock you the type of people involved...
March 13, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this week's Salt Strong Unchurched, we discuss the whole "cancel culture" mentality and what this is doing to our society. We even had a group of haters try to put us through the ringer on some false pretenses (fortunately it ended well). Listen in as I share what we can learn from this and how to fix it.
EP 394: 5 SALTWATER FISHING HACKS That Will Save You Money
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBEveryone loves saving money on fishing tackle! That's why we put together these 5 saltwater fishing hacks that will save you money. Everything from some fishing line hacks, lure hacks, and spinning reel hacks. Enjoy and tight lines!
EP 393: Saltwater Fishing Products We No Longer Buy (And Why)
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOver the years, our tackle bags have evolved just like we have an anglers. And some of the fishing tackle we used to believe we needed to catch fish is no longer as relevant. In fact, we've stopped buying quite a few tackle items and equipment altogether. Find out fishing products we no longer buy and why.
UNCHURCHED #122 - Top 3 DON'Ts for New Christians
March 06, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBI recently had two different conversations with friends who are struggling with Christianity. After hearing their struggles, I realized that most of the issues actually came from fellow Christians (and the church) who were doing hurtful things that could have easily been avoided. Find out what all 3 of them are here in this new episode.
EP 392: Do You Really Need A Fish Finder For Inshore Saltwater Fishing?
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, we break down the pros and cons of having a fish finder for inshore saltwater fishing. This applies to both boats and kayaks. So if you're trying to figure out if you need to invest in a fish finder, listen to this first.
EP 391: BEACH FISHING TIPS (Best Spots, Best Rigs, & More With Bama Beach Bum)
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIf you want to catch more fish from the surf this year, you don't want to miss this episode. Bama Beach Bum breaks down how he surveys a new beach for the best spots, the best overall rigs to catch a ton of fish, along with what baits he likes best. We also break down some great overall lures for walking the beach. Tight lines and enjoy!
UNCHURCHED #121 - Here's What Negative Thoughts Can Do (I Sabotaged Myself & Didn't Know It)
February 27, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIt's known that our mind is one of the most powerful things in the world. It can be used for good or bad, positive or negative. And it really all has to do with what we feed it. Listen in to this true story (and learn from my mistakes)
EP 390: Why Many Pros Target Only ONE SPECIES At Each Spot
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's come up in multiple conversations about how some of the best inshore saltwater anglers target just one species at a time in different spots (compared to just fishing for anything that will bite). Listen in as our panel shares exactly how they pre-trip plan to focus in on specific species in specific spots (based on trends). Enjoy and tight lines.
EP 389: 10 BIG DON'Ts for beginner saltwater fishermen...
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBSaltwater fishing can be tough when you first start out. Especially if you are making these ten common mistakes we see most anglers make (that practically sabotage your ability to consistently catch fish). So in this episode, we cover the top 10 DON'Ts that we wish someone had told us when we first got into saltwater fishing. Enjoy and tight lines.
UNCHURCHED #120 - Why Does God Allow Evil & Suffering In The World?
February 20, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBMany of us struggle to understand why there is so much negativity, evil, and suffering in this world when we also believe in a God that loves us. I just happened to be reading a book called "Christianity For People Who Aren't Christian" and it had a really powerful chapter explaining exactly why God "allows" evil and suffering. You don't want to miss this one!
EP 388: LIVE BAIT vs LURES in the Winter
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, we break down the pros and cons of live bait vs using artificial lures in the winter time (for redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, and sheepshead). Listen in as we share our stories and experiences, plus give a detailed breakdown about what types of live bait and lures work best this time of year. Tight lines and enjoy.
EP 387: Google vs Mapquest vs Bing MAPS (Pre-Trip Planning Secrets & Mistakes)
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBYour plan can make or break your fishing trip. And the great news is that there are some really amazing tools to help you find the fish (and find new hidden spots) using technology. But one of the biggest issues most anglers make is only using one map and only coming up with a basic plan. Check out how we pre-trip plan for our trips including what technology we use. Tight lines!
UNCHURCHED #119 - How To Find Your Purpose In Life
February 13, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIf you're struggling to figure our your purpose or mission in life, don't worry... you're not alone. But that doesn't mean you can't do a few quick things to uncover God's purpose for you. Listen in as I share a few steps that will help uncover anyone's purpose in life. Enjoy.
EP 386: (BIG UPDATE) The Best Online Fishing Community For Saltwater Anglers
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBListen is as we discuss the big updates the Insider Community including a new facelift, new maps, and a way for any new referral to get in the community for free. We even have a free contest going where the winner gets to fish with us! Enjoy and tight lines.
EP 385: Using Pollution Mapping To Save A Top Fishery In America
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIf you're a serious saltwater angler, you've certainly heard of the Indian River Lagoon. The IRL is world-renowned for its amazing fishing and endless seagrass (or at least it used to be). It also used to be a place that anglers from all over the world would travel to catch a trophy speckled trout, redfish, or snook. But the last 20 years have been incredibly harsh on the Indian River Lagoon - from overdevelopment to runoff from homes to sewage spills to agriculture, the Lagoon is littered...
UNCHURCHED #118 - Is There Really A Higher Power? Here's Some Proof...
February 06, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBI've always struggled with a good answer when someone asks me how I am sure that a Higher Power or God exists... But then this week, the answer practically fell in my lap through a book that showed up on my desk. Listen in as I share what I found.
EP 384: The Best SHRIMP LURE Just Got Ever Better!
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we reveal some exciting news about the latest and greatest shrimp lure for catching redfish, speckled trout, snook, snapper, grouper, and more. Listen in as we discuss the design, the process of making the shrimp lure, why it works so well, and more. Enjoy and tight lines!
EP 383: Leader Line MISTAKES (Inshore Saltwater Edition)
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIf you're an inshore saltwater angler, it's critical that you use a leader line when fishing (yes, even in murky water). However, not all leaders lines are the same. When you factor in all of the other variables (such as leader length, knots, type, etc) it's not hard to understand that mistakes can happen. So in this episode, we break down all of the top mistakes when it comes to fishing leader lines.
UNCHURCHED 117: 5 Secrets To More FREEDOM In Your Life
January 30, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBI was recently interviewed for an international online show and one of the main areas of interest was creating more FREEDOM and CONTROL in life. I shared 5 action items on how to create more freedom in your life and I'd love to share them with you. Enjoy!
EP 382: Why Do Fishing Rods Break (And How Rod Companies Deal With Warranty Issues)
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we share some of the findings from the most in-depth fishing rod breaking study ever done. I'll be honest, I was shocked at the stats (for instance, only 2% of all rod breaks were due to a manufacturer defect). So listen in as we discuss why fishing rods break, how fishing rod manufacturers deal with the breaks, and how you can prevent your rods from breaking. Tight lines.
EP 381: Where Have All The Speckled Trout Gone This Winter?
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWe've heard from a bunch of anglers who aren't finding or catching as many speckled trout as they want to. So we created an episode to help you find more trout in the winter. Listen in as we discuss where to find winter trout, what lures catch the most trout in the cold, and some tricks to try if you are in a trout honey hole but they just won't bite. Enjoy!
UNCHURCHED #116 - If you only do ONE thing this year, please do this...
January 23, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIt's sad to think how many people are currently suffering from depression, loneliness, and the overall feeling on not being happy in life. The good news is that there is ONE thing we can all be doing to make a BIG impact here. Listen in as I share something you can do starting right now. Much love, Joe
EP 380: The Power of On The Water Fishing Reports
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen we first set out to become great inshore saltwater anglers (after having been bass anglers for many years) we were shocked to find out there wasn't much on the water fishing reports. There is just nothing as powerful as watching someone actually fish a real area (showing the good and the bad). That's why we made on the water fishing reports one of the main features of our Salt Strong "Insider" Club. Listen in as we discuss how you can cut the learning curve of finding the fish by ...
EP 379: Top 5 REDFISH LURES for 2022
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWant to hear about the best redfish lures for the year? Then listen in as we share the only 5 lures we'll be fishing with this year for redfish. Remember, the secret to catching more of your favorite saltwater fish is SIMPLICITY and SPECIALIST. If you don't know what that means, you will after this show! Enjoy and tight lines.
UNCHURCHED #115 - You Were Created To Do Hard Things. Are You?
January 16, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBDo hard things... do hard things. That's one of the main phrases I've been hammering into my kid's heads so far this year. Why? Because doing hard things is the only way to grow into the person that God created us to be. Look at any Bible hero and you'll see that every single one of them was faced with a "hard thing" they had to face or overcome. Same with any hit movie. The main character (or characters) is always faced with something hard they must conquer or fight. So buckle in an...
EP 378: How To Trigger Strikes From Spooky Fish!
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBIf you've ever had one of those days where the fish are so spooky they won't seem to hit anything, you aren't alone. The good news is that there are a few things you can do on your end to increase the chances the fish will strike. Listen in as we discuss some advanced tactics to get even spooky fish to hit your lure or bait. Enjoy and tight lines!
EP 377: Is There A SECRET Way To Work Your Lure?
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIf you've ever wondered if there was a secret way to work your lure for more strikes, then you've got to hear his new episode. Our coaches break down some of their best tips for getting more strikes with different lures (including some cool tricks to work your lure that fish find irresistible). If you want to catch more inshore saltwater fish in 2022 with lures then you don't want to miss this.
UNCHURCHED #114 - How To Hear From GOD In 2022
January 09, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIf you want to hear from God this year, I've got some help for you. This used to be something that I struggled with until I figured out where I needed to go (and ironically it wasn't in a typical church). Enjoy and here's to an amazing year.
EP 376: 11 Lures For 1 Penny? Here's WHY we are doing this wild promotion
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, we break down why we're doing this insanely popular fishing lure promotion along with which lures are best for certain scenarios. Better grab your 11 lures while you can! They are going FAST.
EP 375: The State Of The Saltwater Fishing Union (2022)
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBJoin us in kicking off 2022 with a state of the saltwater fishing union address. The main three topics we cover are: 1) Fishing Tackle 2) Fishing Technology 3) Fishing Community We also discuss everything from what's going on with the supply chain issues to custom lures and rods to gambling on fishing! Enjoy and tight lines.
UNCHURCHED #113 - This Will Ensure That 2022 Is Your Best Year Ever!
January 02, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBObedience plus Faith plus ______ equals God's Favor. Listen in as I share what's made a MASSIVE impact in my life in terms of happiness, love, relationships, my walk with God, and even money. Happy New Year!
EP 374: The World Record Redfish, Trout, Snook, Flounder, & Ladyfish!
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, we review all of the top world records for redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, and even ladyfish! Some of these records are absolutely nuts and will probably never be overtaken. Enjoy and tight lines.
EP 373: Best Entry-Level Saltwater Fishing Boats & Skiffs
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIf you're considering getting a new boat, your first boat, or simply upgrading to a new boat or skiff, then you're going to love this episode. All 5 of us discuss our experience with boat ownership, mistakes made, best overall entry-level boats and skiffs, and more. Definitely listen in before you make a boat purchase. Enjoy and tight lines!
UNCHURCHED 112 - How To Let GOD Write Your Perfect Story
December 26, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWhat an awesome message about FAITH, habits, and small steps. Listen in as special guest Pastor Johnny Kelley shares a message about letting God write our story. You'll love this one (make sure to listen until the end).
EP 372: Easy Way To Catch Snapper & Grouper At Bridges
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, we had a ton of wind (and some frozen shrimp) so we decided to see what we could make happen under a bridge. Turns out, we caught a ton of fish (even a few keepers). Everything from mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, gag grouper, and more. Enjoy and tight lines!
EP 371: Saltwater Fishing Knots 101 (Only 3 Knots You Need)
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, we break down the only two (three max) knots you really need to be a successful inshore saltwater angler. Listen in as we discuss why these knots are best, how to tie them, and when to use them. If you've been confused on which fishing knots you need to know, this will simplify everything for you. Tight lines.
UNCHURCHED 111 - Interesting Discoveries From Reading The Entire Bible This Year!
December 19, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIt took me the entire year but I just finished reading the Bible. Besides it not being as boring as I'd imagined, I had some really interesting discoveries from it. Listen in to find out. Enjoy.
EP 370: What Makes A GREAT ANGLER?
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhen Justin first asked me, "What makes a great angler?" I didn't know how to answer him. But after a brief debate, we both realized there was a lot to unpack with this question. Listen in as we have an open discussion about what makes a great angler? We look forward to hearing your feedback.