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Best Fishing Tips (Salt Strong Newsletter March 31, 2019)
It’s newsletter time! From tournament tips to gator trout to bull reds, we had some awesome tips come your way this past week! And in case you missed any of it, we’re recapping everything here in the weekly newsletter. Note: We also opened up our SHOP page to the PUBLIC for the first time this
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Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament: What We Did Right & Wrong
It’s inshore fishing tournament time again! The other day we posted about how we prepared for an inshore slam fishing tournament, and today we’ll reveal how it went. This was a slam tournament in an area that I’d previously only fished once several years ago, and in the video below I’ll break down what we
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Shrimp Fishing: Florida Shrimping Academy With Capt. Lee Noga
It’s shrimping time! This podcast episode we talk to Capt. Lee Noga of Florida Shrimping Academy and get the low down on how to get into the sport of shrimping and become successful at it. In this episode we cover: Capt. Noga’s crazy back story and varied past (from the Navy to web developer to
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Vibe Maverick 120 Paddleboard Review: Specs, Pros & Cons
It’s paddleboard review time! Picking a paddleboard can be tough, but it should be a little easier with this Vibe Maverick 120 review, as well as the Kaku Kahuna review we did recently. In this review, I’ll share the specs, pros and cons, and some on the water footage catching fish on it. And since we’re
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How To Prepare For An Inshore Fishing Tournament In 3 Simple Steps
It’s inshore fishing tournament time! One of our Insiders, Gene Hammond, works with Reeling Freedom, an amazing organization that provides fishing charters for veterans and first responders. They recently hosted a tournament to raise funds, and of course, we had to compete! A large part of how successful you are in a tournament (and really
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GATOR TROUT: Catching Big Specks With The Speckled Truth
Have you seen this guy’s Instagram? Talk about big trout! We’ve got Chris Bush on the podcast today to talk about two of our favorite things: gator trout and conservation. Chris started TheSpeckledTruth.com, a blog dedicated to catching speckled trout, which has started a movement in the gator trout scene. In this episode he talks about:
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Kast King Sharky III Review: Top Pros & Cons
In the market for a new reel? I’ve been using the Kast King Sharky III on some kayak fishing trips recently and have been enjoying it. It’s inexpensive, hardy (still really smooth despite several kayak trips) and has a strong drag system. Check out the video below for the full review. Enjoy! By the way,
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Does Pro-Cure Gel Work on Gulp Baits?
It’s Gulp time! I love using Gulp baits because they’re proven to catch fish. Because of their smell, fish are more attracted to them, especially in dark or murky water, where they may not be able to see as well. Pro-Cure gel allows you to add scent to non-scented products, so you can get the
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Best Fishing Tips (Salt Strong Newsletter March 24, 2019)
Happy Sunday! Hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather and great fishing out there this week. From mangrove snapper tips to yellowfin tuna, with lots of conservation mixed in, we published some great tips on the blog and we don’t want you to miss out. Check out the weekly newsletter below where you’ll find the
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The Science Behind Florida’s Water Quality Issues (State Of Denial)
It’s podcast time! A few weeks ago we shared a trailer for the documentary titled, “Florida, State Of Denial.” It was so heavy-hitting that we had to bring the creator of the documentary, Clay Kraski, on the podcast. He’s spent the last few years researching the effects of pollution in our communities, what’s causing it,
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The Top 3 Mangrove Snapper Mistakes [Are You Making These?]
It’s mangrove snapper time! We recently wrapped up our new mangrove snapper course and got tons of videos with tips and fish catching footage from Capt. Dylan Hubbard. We can’t wait for you to see it, but through working with Capt. Hubbard and creating this course, I noticed three big mistakes that are just too
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What Do These Inshore Fish Catches Have In Common?
Fishing has been pretty awesome recently (you’ll see in the video below), but it hasn’t always been that way. For years I went out early and wasted the first part of my fishing trip. I wasn’t having all that much luck, but I thought I just needed to spend more time on the water. And
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Pacific Coast Yellowfin Tuna Tips
It’s tuna time! I was talking with reader Zach Zorn the other day about catching yellowfin tuna in the Pacific. He’s been having some amazing days out there (we’re talking 40 fish days with video to prove it), plus he’s contributed to almost $3.7 million in tournament winnings over the last three years, so we
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The Billion Oyster Project: The Quest For 1 Billion Oysters
It’s podcast time! We’ve gone back and looked at some of our best episodes in the past and noticed a trend: you guys really like hearing and learning about conservation. So this week we’re bringing you more conservation! We’ve got Liz from the Billion Oyster Project and Mike from The Nature Conservancy on the show.
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How To Tie The Salt Strong Redfish Fly (With Joe Sherer)
It’s fly fishing time! If you like catching redfish and like tieing your own ties, you’ll definitely want to check this out. We hung out with Insider Member and former Orvis Instructor, Joe Sherer, the other day where he taught us how to tie his favorite redfish fly, which he has named the “Salt Strong Redfish
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The Best Fishing Tips Of The Week: Salt Strong Newsletter (Mar 17, 2019)
The weekly newsletter is here! I hope you’ve been enjoying this beautiful spring weather and were able to get on some fish this weekend. Spring break is coming (or already here) for the kiddos so now is the perfect time for some family bonding out on the water! In case you need to quickly brush up
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Boomerang Line Cutting Tool Review: Top 3 Pros and Cons
It’s gear review time! Need a compact tool to quickly and easily cut line? The Boomerang Line Cutting Tool may be your best bet. Check out this video where we break down the top three pros and cons of this tool. By the way, we are not sponsored or endorsed by Boomerang, so you can
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The Secret To Fishing Remote Areas Nobody Else Can Reach [Mothership Trip]
Dead low tide is one of my favorite times to fish. Why? Because it consolidates the fish into smaller areas. When there’s only a foot of water on a flat, you know that most fish are going to be hanging out in the deeper potholes or creeks. But there’s a catch. When there’s only a
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How To Catch Spanish Mackerel (Plus Free PDF Catch Card)
It’s Spanish Mackerel time! Insider member, Daniel Flinn, is back with another excellent how-to article and PDF catch card. You might recognize Daniel Flinn from some of his other articles here: How To Catch Sheepshead (Plus PDF Cheat Sheet & Catch Card) How To Catch Black Drum (Plus PDF Cheat Sheet & Catch Card) How
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The Best Type Of Rod & Reel For Inshore Fishing [Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Gear]
Trying to decide between baitcasting and spinning gear? Like many of you, I was originally a bass fisherman before I got into saltwater fishing. Naturally, I used a baitcasting reel when I started saltwater fishing, but I really struggled. Eventually, I gave in and switched to spinning gear and I started catching more fish! Want
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Topwater Fishing With Topwater Trev (45 Inch Snook, Favorite Tides & More)
It’s podcast time! A couple of weeks ago I asked who you want us to have on the podcast next and Topwater Trev kept coming up… So what did we do? We brought on Topwater Trev! This dude has come a long way in a short amount of time. He started fishing in Florida only
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11 Things You Need For A Successful Wade Fishing Trip (That All Fit Into A Small Pack)
Wader Dave is back! Wade fishing is one of the most effective ways to catch fish and who better to drop some wade fishing knowledge on us than the legendary Wader Dave. He has over 40 years of wade fishing experience from Texas to Massachusetts, spends 200+ days on the water each year, and for
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The Secret To Rigging Z-Man Lures On Owner TwistLock Hooks
It’s Z-Man lure time! Having trouble rigging your super-stretchy Z-Man lures on the Owner TwistLock hooks? For a while, I was having difficulty getting them and keeping them on there, until I figured out the secret. Not only does it make the lure secure on the hook, but it’s quick, too! Check out the video
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Best Fishing Tips (Salt Strong Newsletter March 10, 2019)
It’s newsletter time! From catching flounder and black drum, to knot how-to’s and product reviews, we had an awesome week at Salt Strong. And to make sure you don’t miss any of these helpful tips, here’s the weekly newsletter! First, you’ll see the SUPER-Community tips, then the public tips, and then the Fish Strong Podcast.
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