Why Every Saltwater Angler Needs A WEAK Knot
We’ve been conducting knot and line tests for over a decade to make sure that we never lose a fish of a lifetime due to...
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Salt Strong Podcast
3 Saltwater Tackle Mistakes To Avoid (2026 Update)
We’ve made some expensive mistakes over the years. The kind that feel smart in the moment… until a big fish makes one hard run and...
Uncommon Redfish & Trout Pattern Few Know About
In winter, most anglers blame their lack of success on “tough conditions”… But really, it’s because they DON’T UNDERSTAND THE PATTERN. Once you master this...
Is THIS Braided Fishing Line Unfair??
Most anglers lock in their braid choice early and never revisit it. Thicker feels safer, stronger, and easier to trust, so it becomes the default...
Is THIS the Biggest Scam in the Fishing Industry?
There is something most anglers buy without ever really questioning it. It has been positioned for YEARS as a smarter upgrade, something that is stronger,...
How To End Spinning Reel Wind Knots Forever
If wind knots are costing you time, money, and casts, there’s a GOOD chance you’re blaming the wrong thing. Most anglers do. The problem usually...
Could Live Bait Fishing Be BANNED? Here’s What Anglers Need to Know.
When I first saw this, I honestly thought it was a joke. It is not. There is a real, organized effort underway to restrict live...
When Reel Maintenance Does More Harm Than Good
If your spinning reels keep failing earlier than they should, it might not be the reel itself. Most anglers damage perfectly good gear through UNINTENTIONAL...
How To Find Redfish In 2026 (90/10 Fishing Rule)
Most anglers spend the majority of their trip fishing water that simply does NOT hold feeding fish. The truth is, 90 PERCENT of the fish...
Split Tail Jerk Shad Lures? Use THIS Instead!
We didn’t retire split-tail jerk shads by accident; the Polk County Tweaker solved problems most anglers never noticed. Longer casts, softer entries, and a winter...
Don’t Buy A SALTWATER FISHING ROD Until You Watch This
If you want to catch more redfish, trout, flounder, and snook…STOP obsessing over the wrong gear. We spent YEARS chasing the wrong improvement. And once...
Best & WORST Ranked Redfish Lures For Winter
When that first real cold front hits, the entire game flips. Water temps crash. Bait vanishes. And the lures you trusted all fall suddenly stop...
A COLD Weather HOT Spot? (Plus Live Bait VS Shrimp Lure)
When the water starts to cool, nearshore reefs can become hot spots for migratory fish looking for a warm home… So we met up with Capt....
Live Bait vs Cut Bait vs Lures (Podcast with Capt. Mike Goodwine)
Some anglers swear by live bait. Others never put down their soft plastics. So we decided to put both to the test, side by side,...
10 Harsh Saltwater Fishing Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s
There are certain fishing myths, beliefs, and misunderstandings that are flat-out killing your results. We know because we’ve been through it. The good news? You don’t...