Offshore Fishing Archives

February 16, 2015 by Luke Simonds

We love learning about the history of fishing here at Salt Strong.

So when we came across this video of the very first marlin ever caught on a fly, we had to share it.

In this old school video footage, Doc Webster (a legendary fly fisherman) and his wife head out off of Baja to attempt to be the very first to catch a marlin on an artificial fly.

After numerous failed attempts of the marlin outflanking Doc (and even a failed boat engine during one of the fights), Doc finally lands his first marlin on a fly.

During this trip, Doc created what is known as the bait and switch method for flyfishing for billfish (you will see this used with Doc and his wife in the video).

Great stuff!

Doc Webster = Salt Strong

February 14, 2015February 13, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

You have probably heard how fast Mako Sharks are, right?

But I bet you haven’t seen one coming out of the blue ocean at you like this!

Check out the slo-mo jaws at the 1:38 mark!

What’s funny is this Mako just won’t give up until all of the baits are gone.

He makes pass after pass to “steal” and pluck off every live bait on the dredge.

Of course the anglers on board have no idea this is going on under them, and I bet when they pulled up the dredge to see that all of the baits were gone, they were giddy about checking out what the GoPro captured.

Well here it is in this video.

Mako Shark = Salt Strong

February 8, 2015February 8, 2015 by Luke Simonds

Its all fun and games until a huge Marlin Jumps in the boat. Watch a the mate escape from a crazy Marlin going absolutely nuts on deck.

June 7, 2015February 7, 2015 by Luke Simonds

Goliath Grouper are huge, they are intimidating, and they have proven to be one of the most aggressive eating fish in the sea (in many cases even more so than sharks). In fact, here is a quick video from BlacktipH showing just how aggressive these grouper can be (click here to watch).

In this Goliath Grouper video, a big Goliath Grouper attacks spear-fisherman ripping off his fin, fish, spear, and gun.

His friend filming is enjoying a good laugh until his buddy gets manhandled by the class bully. Glad no one was hurt, but still glad we were all able to enjoy this on film…

February 2, 2015 by Luke Simonds

This amazing video footage shows a massive school of bonefish offshore for a mating ritual in The Bahamas.

Dr. Andy Danylchuk (UMass Amherst), Dr. Aaron Adams (Bonefish & Tarpon Trust/Florida Institute of Technology), Dr. Jon Shenker (Florida Institute of Technology), and Zack Jud (Florida International University) performed a study about spawning habits of bonefish.

In the study, they confirmed that bonefish form massive spawning aggregations at very specific locations during specific lunar days.

February 2, 2015 by Luke Simonds

Fly fishing for Mako sharks in San Diego with Capt. Dave Trimble.

January 30, 2015January 22, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

In this action packed episode of Darcizzle Offshore, Darcie shows you how to catch bait, and even a few mahi mahi.

She even shows us how a little persistency can hook up with the elusive (and tough to get to bite a bait) tripletail.

If you have never tasted tripletail before, we highly recommend that you find a friend like Darcie that knows how to catch them, as they are one of the tastiest fish in the ocean.

In regards to catching bait, Darcie reveals all of her best tips to catch blue runners.

Another great day on the water Darcie!

January 21, 2015 by Luke Simonds

Watch Rich German SUP With Killer Whales off the coast of Laguna Beach, California

January 19, 2015January 17, 2015 by Joseph Simonds

The first successful hook, fight and release of a Striped Marlin on a Stand-Up Paddleboard was achieved by Carl Schroderer back in 2008. Here is the entire footage.

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