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Host of Hook The Future TV, Charter Captain, Kids Fishing Clinics, giver of Slimy 5's. Take a kid fishing- do your part to Hook The Future.
Upcoming Hook The Future Kids Fishing Clinics
At boat shows and major events, Capt Don hosts free kids fishing clinics, the first 50 kids at each clinic get an awesome Slimy 5 rod and reel combo thanks to Carolina Skiff. Learn how to catch more fish and enjoy time on the water as a family. ...more
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Catch, Clean, & Cook Yellowfin Tuna
How to catch, clean and cook yellowfin tuna out of beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica ...more
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Check out Hook The Future episodes on YouTube
Kids catching big fish all over the world, plus how to videos to help you catch more big fish ...more
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25% Off Sitewide + Free Shipping Inside
Whether your little fry is heading back to school or you’re gearing up for the new season ahead, there’s no shortage of Salt Life styles for the top of the class.Use Code: SHIPOUT at checkout. ...more
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Above and Below; A Salt Life Podcast: Targeting Mahi Mahi with Capt. Don Dingman
Captain Don Dingman does a deep dive into best practices for catching Mahi. He gives us a little background on Mahi, what makes them tick, and even a few tips and tricks he has learned during his years of targeting Mahi as a charter captain. ...more
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The Daily Salt: Our Favorite Shrimp Recipes
Team Salt Life loves to cook their fresh catch. Even though there are plenty of fish in the sea, shrimp is one of our favorite ingredients to add to a dish. This article will highlight two shrimp recipes that Captain Larry and Captain Mike enjoy feasting on, and after reading, you’ll want to enjoy one of these delicious meals for yourself. ...more
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The Daily Salt: The Different Types of Tuna and How to Catch Them With Captain Don Dingman
One of the favorite fish to catch amongst Team Salt Life is tuna. We wanted to understand the differences between catching various kinds of tuna, so we asked the pro - Captain Don Dingman. Capt. Don runs a fishing charter that leads anglers to huge fish more than 300 days a year. He lives the Salt Life every day and is one of our favorite subject matter experts on the art of fishing, and where and how to catch them. ...more
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The Daily Salt: Best Wahoo Recipes With Captains Xavier Baldoquin and Don Dingman
You’ve got your catch of the day scaled, cleaned, and filleted. Now you probably want to know the best way to cook your fresh Wahoo. Luckily for you, our pro anglers don’t just know how to catch 'em, they know how to cook ‘em too. Here’s how Captain Xavier Balodquin and Captain Don Dingman cook up their freshly caught Wahoo. ...more
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Dive Instructor Directory
Salt Life enthusiasts have helped us assemble a group of dive instructors who are always ready to explore the ocean. Whether you want SCUBA or Freediving lessons, our dive teachers will get you the proper training you need. Check out the directory to find the right dive instructor. ...more
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The Daily Salt: Salty New Year Resolutions; From The Salt Life Team
The New Year excitement is here! With all of the new promises, aspiring goals, and commitments, everyone is making their list of resolutions for the year ahead. To commemorate the season of fresh starts, we asked eight of our Salt Life team members to share their “Salt Life” resolutions for 2022. We hope this will serve as inspiration and motivation to anyone who wants to embrace the Salt Life this year! ...more
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Salt Life Weather Report
Find the latest wind, wave, and weather forecasts powered by Windfinder. ...more
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Salt Life Gives Back
Here at Salt Life, we are passionate about conserving and protecting the ocean, helping people in the community, and supporting responsible fishing/harvesting. In order to do this, we have joined with organizations that align with our core beliefs in an effort to accomplish our goals through their different programs and resources. Through these efforts, we hope that future generations will continue to live the Salt Life! ...more
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Salt Life Performance Clothing
The gear that gets you there. #LiveSalty ...more
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Charter Captains Directory
Salt Life enthusiasts have helped us assemble a group of fishing charter captains who fully embrace our lifestyle every day. Whether you want to fish inshore for reds or go offshore for a trophy marlin, we've got you covered. ...more
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Shop Salt Life
Here's where to find the latest gear from Salt Life that I love. ...more
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Fish the King Buster Tournament
Don't miss this fun, angler-friendly kingfish tournament where you can win BIG and so can the kids! June 24th-26th 2022 ...more
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