Salt Strong Fishing

Lots to discuss on this brand new episode! Luke and I cover what we saw at ICAST, a new micro prawn lure, the new Otis reel, and "closet Salt Strong Insiders." Tight lines and enjoy.

My good friend Chris McAlister just published his 10th book... and it's all about AI and the future. Blew my mind! So I wanted to bring him on to talk about the 3% Shift (name of his book) and what he believes the future will look like. Enjoy!

Want to see how to turn your phone into a GPS more powerful than the units found on most center console boats? Then you don't want to miss this! Tight lines and enjoy.

If you're not 100% content with everything around you, you'll love this one!

In this episode, we break down the best boat options for newer saltwater anglers (or at least new to boat ownership). Tight lines and enjoy.

Yep... busted drinking beer on ESPN! Listen in and find out what happened (along with the lesson learned).

What's the best knot for beginner saltwater fishermen to master? Find out in this week's podcast. Plus, you'll discover the second-best knot along with the reason advanced anglers should NOT use this popular knot. Tight lines and enjoy.

Could answering 5 simple questions really change the entire trajectory of your life? For people like Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and Mother Teresa, it did. So if these questions are good enough for them, why can't we benefit from them... Enjoy.

Wader Dave goes wade fishing at least 5 times per week (sometimes doubles on each day). So the guy definitely has more "time on the water" than most. So we had Dave on to discuss what he believes is one the best wade fishing rods out there (for targeting redfish, trout, snook, and flounder). Tight lines and enjoy.

I had a close call in a car accident this week... and it really got me thinking how amazing (and creative) God is. Listen in and enjoy

Want to catch more redish, trout, snook, and flounder this summer? Then you don't want to miss this episode where Luke shares the exact lure and rigging he's been using to crush the fish (in an area that the live bait anglers struggle with). Tight lines and enjoy.

Zoe is defined as absolute fullness of life... here's how to find it. Enjoy

Ever used a black fishing lures? Some anglers swear it's their go-to confidence color. Find out why.

This is a quote from one of the most famous scientists and inventors of all time. And it came after he spent years trying to discover if the universe was made by God (a higher power) or by chance. Enjoy.

If you didn't hear the news, FWC made a pretty wild change in out of state fishing licenses (without any vote or input), and then were forced to change it back (because of the uproar from leaders such as Capt. Dylan Hubbard, ASA, and many more). Listen in as Capt Dylan Hubbard shares what happened, and how a grassroots-led movement got it reversed. Enjoy.

I've been traveling the last couple of weeks (hence no unchurched episodes), and when I came home, I discovered an $8,000 surprise! Listen in as I share what happened. Much love, Joe

Ever use a catch log? If not, you will after you hear this! Listen in as somewhat new angler (he's only been fishing for 3 years) Bill Olsen shares how he's using his catch log to predict exactly where the fish will be. So far, he's batting 100%! Tight lines and enjoy.

If you haven't tried this breathing technique, you're missing out! Might even help you avoid an argument... Enjoy.

So many anglers incorrectly think the reason they aren't catching fish in a spot is due to their lure or bait. WRONG. You might be thinking the real answer is your fishing spot. Close. The real answer is the right spot at the right time under the right conditions. Listen in as we share how to find the perfect spots (and then what lure to use in each spot).

I've personally noticed a very interesting trend since this war kicked off... Listen in to find out. I think you'll really like this one.

Regardless of whether you're new to the Salt Strong ecosystem or you've been a member for years, you don't want to miss this episode from the founders. Tight lines and enjoy.

Ever heard of a fully outdoor church? How about an outdoor church that even involves fishing right in the middle of service? You don't want to miss this awesome interview with Pete Nunnally, pastor of Water & Wilderness Church. Much love and enjoy.

Struggling to catch as many redfish and trout as you'd like? Tend to carry too many lures and very few of them work? Then you're going to love this!

Special guest Chris McAlister is back by popular demand! In this episode, Chris reveals how we can show up as better spouses, leaders, parents, etc in life. Powerful stuff.

There's a movement brewing in Florida to change the slot size for keeping redfish. Although the idea is to shrink (aka make smaller) the slot, it does lead to a healthier fishery (more redfish to catch - but not keep). Listen in and let us know what you think.

Do you remember the book, "The Giving Tree?" Well, the lessons in the new book I'm sharing today are even more powerful. Listen in and enjoy!

We've got a winner! If you're interested in learning about the true pros and cons of spinning reels vs baitcasting reels, you don't want to miss this. In this episode, Wader Dave and Scott Ray go head-to-head debating these two reels. Tight lines and enjoy.

If you're going to church, that might not be enough... Listen in on this famous pastor's last words and important message. Enjoy.

Stop burning boat gas! You'd be shocked at how many redfish and trout honey holes you fly right on by as you leave the ramp or marina. Listen in as we share some real-life examples on how to find these spots. Tight lines!

Like it or not, we're at war right now (at least while I'm recording this). In this episode, I share some candid thoughts on how to prepare, pray, and more. I think you'll really like it.

We were recently asked the question, "If you only had 5 minutes to help me become a better angler, what would you focus on?" Here's our answer! Tight lines and enjoy.

It's true story time... In this episode, I share a special moment with my son, Jackson. If you want to make a bigger impact this year, you don't want to miss this one.

Wader Dave is back! In this episode, Wader Dave share the top questions and mistakes that he continues to hear and see from wade fishermen (both new and experienced). If you want to become a more consistent wade fisherman, then you don't want to miss this!

This recent Super Bowl halftime division (basically two different halftime shows) created quite a stir. Listen in as I share my candid thoughts on some of the issues were facing.

Here at Salt Strong, we test, celebrate, and fish with STRONG knots. However, some of the most strategic anglers purposely have a "weaker" knot in this one area to catch more fish. Listen in and find out why.

If money has been on your mind this year, you don't want to miss this! Much love, Joe

Don't make these costly tackle mistakes (like we did)! Here are 3 big mistakes we continue to see time and time again. Tight lines and enjoy.

Do you have "your word" for 2026 yet? It's ok if you don't... I'm still dialing mine in. Listen in to hear how this can be so impactful.

Do you want to catch more speckled trout this winter than ever before? Then you don't want to miss this on the water episode. Tight lines and enjoy!

There are two distinct beliefs among most Christians as it pertains to Jesus. Listen in to find out more...

If you aren't fishing for redfish and trout in the winter, you are missing out. Listen in as we reveal 3 of our top spots and why the redfish and trout absolutely PACK in these spots when it's cold. Tight lines.

Listen in to find out the important message for this week's unchurched! Much love, Joe

Luke recently went out fishing and discovered what might be an "unfair" advantage when fishing the flats. It's a braided fishing line most of us would never use - yet he absolutely crushed everyone else around him. Listen in to find out what he used. Tight lines, Joe

Did you know that there are three different types of mindsets most of us fall back on? Listen in to find out which one you are (and how to shift it).

Over the years, there have been a lot of fishing tackle products that have "caught" more fishermen than fish, but could this be the biggest yet? Listen in to find out. Tight lines and enjoy.

Welcome back to the Unchurched podcast for 2026! I've got a powerful one here to kick off the year. A true story about two flight attendants and what we can learn from it. I know you'll enjoy this one!

Want to know what really causes wind knots in your fishing line? Even better, want to know the secret to avoiding them in the future? Then you don't want to miss this episode! Tight lines!

I used to think that just having "good morals" was good enough... Boy, was I wrong. Listen in to find out why. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Yes, there really is a group that is trying to ban live bait (for fishing) in America. Listen in to find out more. Tight lines, Joe & Luke

That was the question a stranger asked me in the airport this past week. Listen in to find out why (and how I responded). Merry Christmas. Joe