OPEN TO ALL FISHING AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

WOW! This is no longer just a Meet Up… it’s turning into a full-blown

Inshore Fishing & Conservation Expo!  

Here Is What To Expect  

Discover Inshore Tournament Fishing with Kent Hickman, Director, Power Pole National Redfish Tour who is bringing out the official tour trailer https://www.thenationalredfishtour.com/

Expect stories. Expect laughs. Expect game-changing insight as legends share the mic!

Kicking off the engaging speakers lineup in the Grand Hall is none other than Captain Dave Pomerleau — “The Mad Snooker.” If it swims and hides under a dock, bridge, or shadow line… Dave knows how to catch it. Joining him is Manuel Fuentes Jr., a true local fishing authority who understands the patterns, pressure points, and hidden opportunities that some anglers overlook.

Next up, Captain Blair Wiggins — host of the legendary Blair Wiggins Outdoors and one of the most recognized faces in inshore saltwater fishing. Sharing the stage is Captain Mark “Hollywood” Johnson — a Salt Strong Captain known for his high-energy style and consistent inshore success. Blair and Hollywood go way back. They’ve fished together for years, swapped plenty of stories, and shared more than a few laughs on and off the water. Put a microphone between these two longtime friends and you can expect equal parts elite fishing knowledge and pure entertainment. This one won’t just be informative — it’s going to be an absolute hoot.

Salt Strong's Skill Building Zone

Discover what Salt Strong Chapters are all about 

Meet Luke Simonds, bringing out his own Micro Draft Skiff and Joe Simonds, Founders of Salt Strong Fishing Club

Wade/Surf/Kayak Fishing - Strategies, Techniques and Skill Building with Salt Strong Insiders

Captain Leiza Fitzgerald, Salt Strong Mastery Course-Inshore Fishing 101, https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/inshore-fishing-for-women/

Learn to Throw A Cast Net, with Jacob O'Daniels of Wholesale Cast Nets and Capt. Mike Goodwine

Knot Tying Workshop with Brandon Dye, Salt Strong St. Pete Chapter Member

Smart Spots Q/A, with Phillip Hilgert, Salt Strong St. Pete Chapter Member

Salt Strong Website Troubleshooting with Sara Delgado, Salt Strong St. Pete Chapter Member

Power Pole Innovations, https://power-pole.com/

& More

Conservation Education & Hands-on Workshops

University of Florida Sea Grant Programs: Florida Friendly Angler Program, PumpOutNav App, Return Em Right, Build and Take Home a Vertical Oyster Garden

Clam/Oyster Aerial Drone Demonstration by Ernest Hale, https://www.blueocean-quest.com/

Angler Action Foundation, Brett Fitzgerald & Christian Valdez,https://www.angleractionfoundation.org/

Sea & Shoreline's Sea Grass Touch Tank and Wave Attenuator Display; https://seaandshoreline.com/

Coastal Conservation Association; https://ccaflorida.org/

Water Sweep/OceanAid360, with  Dennis W "Cocoanuts", Salt Strong Space Coast Chapter President

Release Over 20, https://releaseover20.org/

Heroes On The Water, https://heroesonthewater.org/, with Gary Pounders, Salt Strong St. Pete Chapter Member

Coastal Angler Magazine & More!

Tap Into Over 500 Years Fishing Experience with Top Captains & Guides

Meet and Mingle with:

Captain Leiza Fitzgerald, Mastery Course-Inshore Fishing 101, https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/inshore-fishing-for-women/

Captain Blair Wiggins, Blair Wiggins Outdoors Productions,https://blairwigginsoutdoors.com/

Captain Dave Pomerleau"The Mad Snooker", Dock Fishing Secrets From A Legend, https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/dock-fishing-secrets/

Captain Mark "Hollywood" Johnson, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRw6otk25d15XTaMJkjeqy_68oxmBtK2y

Captain Mike Goodwine, Mastery Mini Course- Live Bait Tactics,https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/inshore-live-bait-fishing-capt-mike-full/

Wader Dave Ulgenalp, Mastery Course-Wade Fishing https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/wade-fishing-safety-tips/

Brinkley Peters (Wading The Bay), https://www.baywadeguide.com/

Captain Jason Prieto, https://www.steadyactionfishingcharters.com/

Brandon Dye, Knot Typing with Salt Strong St. Pete Chapter Member

Captain Jordan Kelly, https://jkellycharters.com/

Captain George Hastick, https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/1245

Captain Mike Dawson, https://patrioticguide.com/

Captain Ryan Chabina, https://www.instagram.com/catchingmemories_fishing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Captain Steve Johnson, https://flatssnookin.com/

Captain Will Burbach, https://tarponspringsfishingwithcaptai.godaddysites.com/

Manuel Fuertes, Jr., Tampa Bay Fishing Authority

& More

Win the Ultimate Prizes

The Micro Draft Skiff, Entry ends Midnight February 19, buy entries here:https://saltstrongalliance.com/

Fluxjet Kayak and Fishing Bundle, Entry Ends Midnight February 20, buy entries here: https://pi9r7z-jb.myshopify.com/products/raffle?variant=51682813935917

2 - Salt Strong Traveler Rods

4 -Salt Strong Slam Stick Rods

4 -Salt Strong Slot Machine Rods

5 - Salt Strong Otis Reels

Salt Strong Ultimate Inshore Tackle Bundle

2 - 8 foot Cast Nets

Thousands of $$ in over 16 Charter trips

2 - Passes to ICAST 2026

2 pair - Fishooz

& Lots More!

Door Prizes Sponsored by Matthew Hedges, On the Horizon Investments

and Salt Strong Alliance