Tide Chart & Fishing Reports For Borden Highway Bridge, San Joaquin River

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 18th-20th ]

This week’s INSIDER-ONLY Weekend Game Plans are now live! Below you’ll find the links to your regions with the latest local trends happening on the water. These reports are some of the best 5 minutes of fishing advice you can receive, and will set you on your way to h

Lucas Simonds

about 22 hours ago

Dead Sticking Tactic For Redfish & Black Drum

Dead sticking can be a very effective tactic when the bite is slow and fish are being lazy and stubborn. It has even been BANNED from a lot of tournaments with how effective it can be. In this video I’ll be breaking down how to effectively implement this technique on your n

Tony Acevedo

1 day ago

The Rod Built to Beat Big Fish Around Structure

If you fish around heavy structure or strong current (think docks, jetties, and inlets), then listen up… Because this new Slot Machine rod is an absolute BEAST when it comes to targeting over-slot snook, redfish, cobia, and other heavy hitters in tough terrain. 👉 Get Your Slot M

Lucas Simonds

2 days ago

LIVE Q&A for April 17th: Equipment for Spring Success

Watch the replay of this Live Q&A as our coaches break down the rods, reels, line, lures, and any other equipment questions you have. Whether you’re sight fishing shallow flats or working deeper drop-offs, we’ll help you match your gear to the conditions. Tight lines,Lu

Lucas Simonds

2 days ago

Is It Still Worth Learning To Use Baitcasters In 2025???

We got the question in the community again:“Is it still worth learning to use a baitcaster in 2025?” And it got us thinking—should you still put in the time to learn how to use one? Or are spinning reels just too good these days to bother? So I sat down with Luke and Texas Coach

Joseph Simonds

3 days ago

Best Rod Setups for Redfish, Trout, Snook & Flounder

Picking the right rod for inshore fishing shouldn’t be complicated… But walk into a tackle shop (or scroll online for 10 minutes), and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why Pat broke it all down in this video—the 3 rod setups every inshore angler needs to catch redfish, trout,

Pat Ogletree

4 days ago

You're Invited To The Salt Strong 10-Year Insider Bash! 🎉

Hey Salt Strong family, Can you believe it?! We’re officially hitting 10 years of helping anglers catch more fish and create unforgettable memories on the water… and to celebrate, we’re throwing an Insider Members-Only party you won’t want to miss! We’re talking food trucks, live

Luke Simonds

7 days ago

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 11th-13th ]

Luke Simonds

8 days ago

Sea Eagle - Inflatable Boats - Insiders Get 20% Off

Sea Eagle just launched their brand-new FS1210 Fishing SUP, and Insider members get an exclusive 20% off. This isn’t just another paddleboard. The FS1210 Watersnake Motor Package is a fully loaded, inflatable fishing platform built for convenience, comfort, and durability o

Cameron Kanner

8 days ago

Dakota Lithium

Insiders now receive 10% off sitewide at Dakota Lithium! Dakota has become one of the most trusted & recognized names in the lithium space. They offer an 11-year warranty on their products! Dakota has a ton of options for kayaking, camping, jump starting your car, generators

Cameron Kanner

8 days ago

STOP Overthinking Lure Colors! (4 Groups You Need to Know)

Picking a lure color can be daunting, especially with all the choices out there and everyone seems to have an opinion on the subject. One of the most common questions we get at Salt Strong is “What’s the best lure color?”. We are going to go over that in this vi

Pat Ogletree

9 days ago

LIVE Q&A for April 10th: Slam Season Tips—You Ask, We Answer

It’s officially Slam Season—that time of year when inshore species are feeding hard, and your odds of landing an inshore slam are at their peak. Depending on where you fish, the types of species that make up a slam can vary—but the strategy to catch all three in one trip starts w

Luke Simonds

9 days ago

When Targeting Speckled Trout, Fish These Spots

If you’re ready to catch more speckled trout and spend less time guessing, you’re in the right place. In this week’s episode, I sat down with my brother Luke to dive deep into the best strategies for trout fishing—especially if you’re just getting started or looking t

Joseph Simonds

10 days ago

Keep Fiddler Crabs Alive for WEEKS With This Easy Setup!

Being able to keep a whole bunch of Fiddler Crabs at home is a major benefit for fishermen! There’s nothing worse than spending half an hour tracking down and catching bait. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a habitat at home where you can stockpile your crab stash and bring home

Greyson Roberts

17 days ago

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 4th-6th ]

Luke Simonds

17 days ago

LIVE Q&A for April 3rd: Pre-trip Planning

Want to catch more fish on your next trip? It all starts before you ever hit the water. In this week’s Q&A we discussed and answered some questions on pre-trip planning.

Luke Simonds

17 days ago

Topwater vs Wakebait vs Twitchbait (HARD BAIT CHALLENGE!)

Are hard baits effective when fishing inshore? Hard baits are lures that I don’t throw often, so I wanted to challenge myself to only throw hard bodied lures on this trip and stash the soft plastics. I used 3 styles of lures (see below the video for details), but one stood

Tony Acevedo

17 days ago

Top 3 Ways to Rig Your Soft Plastics Weedless [When, Why & How]

Keeping grass and debris off your lure is crucial in getting a strike, in addition to keeping your lure out of snags. I have found the best 3 ways to rig your soft plastics weedless to minimize snags, and maximize fish catching! One of them is sure to help you out if you are fish

Tony Acevedo

17 days ago

April Insider Giveaway - Sea Eagle - $1600 in Gear

Every month we give away 3 prizes to an Insider Member as a thank you to those who are most active in the Insider Community. 3 lucky members will be taking home premium bundles from Toadfish – and all they had to do was make a post or comment in the Insider Community in March! He

Cameron Kanner

17 days ago

These 6 States Spend The Most On Fishing (By Far)

We’ve been digging through some fresh fishing data…And let’s just say — there are some serious surprises in here. Like: A shocking number of anglers who don’t even own a boat (and still CRUSH it) More women than ever are picking up a rod and reel And what nearly EVERY angler has

Joseph Simonds

17 days ago

Tides and Fishing Forecasts For Borden Highway Bridge, San Joaquin River

Tides and Fishing Forecasts

View Nearby Fishing Tides and Forecasts

Inshore Saltwater Fishing Tips

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 18th-20th ]

Dead Sticking Tactic For Redfish & Black Drum

The Rod Built to Beat Big Fish Around Structure

LIVE Q&A for April 17th: Equipment for Spring Success

Is It Still Worth Learning To Use Baitcasters In 2025???

Best Rod Setups for Redfish, Trout, Snook & Flounder

You're Invited To The Salt Strong 10-Year Insider Bash! 🎉

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 11th-13th ]

Sea Eagle - Inflatable Boats - Insiders Get 20% Off

Dakota Lithium

STOP Overthinking Lure Colors! (4 Groups You Need to Know)

LIVE Q&A for April 10th: Slam Season Tips—You Ask, We Answer

When Targeting Speckled Trout, Fish These Spots

Keep Fiddler Crabs Alive for WEEKS With This Easy Setup!

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ April 4th-6th ]

LIVE Q&A for April 3rd: Pre-trip Planning

Topwater vs Wakebait vs Twitchbait (HARD BAIT CHALLENGE!)

Top 3 Ways to Rig Your Soft Plastics Weedless [When, Why & How]

April Insider Giveaway - Sea Eagle - $1600 in Gear

These 6 States Spend The Most On Fishing (By Far)

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