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In this episode of the Guide Post, hosts Tony and Cody give their rapid reaction to today's ASMFC striped bass management board meeting. They navigate the frustrating twists and turns of the meeting, where delays, indecision, and personal agendas ruled the day. From debates about implementation timelines to the exhausting six-hour marathon of charades, the duo breaks down what happened and what's next for striped bass management. Plus, hear about the upcoming December meeting and why your voice is more important than ever...
In this special episode of the The Guide post podcast, we host a "Striped Bass AMA" to answer pressing questions from our community about the state of Atlantic striped bass. With critical management decisions on the horizon and recent news of a historic spawning event, this episode dives deep into the biology, management, and future of one of the most iconic fish on the East Coast. We address a wide range of questions from anglers and conservationists, offering insights into the science, past research, and the complex challenges of managing the coastwide striped bass fishery.
In this episode of the Guide Post Podcast, hosts Will Poston and Blane Chocklett are joined by guest Tim Adams, founder of Oxbow Brewing Company. The discussion primarily focuses on Tim’s creation of the "All Species" fishing tournament in Maine, its unique format, and the broader community it fosters.
Tim shares his background, starting Oxbow Brewing 13 years ago, and how he’s blended his passion for fishing with his brewing business. The All Species tournament embraces Maine’s rich biodiversity, with participants targeting various fish species across saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. The winner is determined by the number of species caught. Tim highlights how this tournament supports local anglers and raises awareness for conservation efforts, especially for striped bass, with the backing of brands like Yeti, Simms and Costa.
Ben Meadows, an economist and professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, delivers an engaging presentation centered on the value of Louisiana redfish. Using his personal experiences with redfish and fishing trips with his grandfather, he explores the economic and non-economic values of redfish. Meadows highlights that many people tend to assess the value of redfish solely by its market price, such as the cost of a filet. However, he argues that this approach overlooks the broader value derived from the fishing experience, including the joy of being on the water, the thrill of the catch, and the environmental value of having more fish in the ecosystem. Meadows continues by explaining how traditional fisheries economics focus on maximizing revenue from fish harvests, but this mindset misses the recreational and environmental importance of fish populations. He suggests that species like largemouth bass have already made the transition from being valued for their market worth to being more valuable alive and in the water. He asserts that redfish are similarly valuable when left in the water rather than caught and filleted. By quantifying the economic impact of recreational fishing and travel, Meadows estimates the Louisiana redfish’s value to be around $100 per fish annually at a LOW end. Ben concludes by emphasizing that promoting the conservation of redfish, rather than prioritizing their harvest, can create a virtuous cycle of economic and environmental benefits.
This presentation features Luyen Chou, an entrepreneur and passionate fly angler, talking about his innovative fishing app, “Got One.” Chou explains that he developed the app to address the lack of tools that help anglers gather and analyze data to improve their fishing performance. The app allows users to log catches, record details such as species and length, and automatically pull environmental data like tide, water temperature, and moon phase from various sensors. The app’s goal is twofold: to help anglers improve their fishing through data-driven insights and to contribute that data to fishery science and management efforts. Chou highlights the importance of protecting user privacy, ensuring that location data is obscured to avoid overfishing hotspots, which has been a concern with other apps. In addition to benefiting anglers, the GotOne app has been embraced by scientific organizations and conservation groups. It provides valuable aggregate data to researchers while protecting individual fishing spots. Chou mentions partnerships with organizations like the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The app has expanded to support multiple species and is being used to gather catch and release data, particularly for striped bass. Chou shares examples of how the app’s data has already contributed to scientific studies and influenced fishing gear changes to reduce mortality rates in released fish. The presentation emphasizes the potential of the app to enhance both personal angling experiences and fisheries management.
This is a two-part video that features presentations from two core members of The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The first half of the presentation features LDWF’s Jason Adrience, the Finfish Program Manager and Chief Scientist, and focuses on the status and management of redfish. He begins by discussing the biology of redfish, emphasizing their long lifespan (up to 39 years), maturity stages, and spawning habits. He highlights changes in redfish regulations over the years, beginning with the first limits set in 1984 and leading to more recent restrictions, such as the slot limit and reduction in the number of fish allowed to be caught. Adrience explains that while the redfish population is not yet overfished, overfishing has been occurring, particularly in the last decade. The management goal is to improve escapement rates, allowing 30% of sub-adults to mature and contribute to the spawning population. The second half of the presentation shifts to the importance of Louisiana’s LA Creel program, which collects fishery data through dockside interviews and surveys. Chris Schieble, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the LDWF, describes how LA Creel helps track both inshore and offshore species, including redfish and spotted sea trout. They discuss challenges like “survey fatigue” among anglers, which has led to a decline in participation, particularly among charter captains. Accurate data collection is emphasized as crucial for making informed fishery management decisions, and they encourage more participation to ensure reliable data.
Dr. Marcus Drymon, a fisheries ecologist at Mississippi State University, highlights his research on an underappreciated fish species, the Jack Crevalle. Supported by organizations like the Lower Keys Guide Association and Bajio Sunglasses, this project focuses on the biology and management of an amazing species. Initially starting as a side project, Dr. Drymon’s interest in the Jack Crevalle grew after realizing its ecological and recreational importance. His research has centered around understanding the fish’s age structure, diet, and movement patterns, often using tagging and telemetry methods. The study reveals that the Jack Crevalle plays a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, but their population in some areas, like the Florida Keys, is declining due to factors like overfishing, prey loss, and habitat changes. Dr. Drymon emphasizes the need for proactive conservation efforts for Jack Crevalle, highlighting their importance to both recreational fishing and ecosystem health. He advocates for more research on their movements, suggesting that healthy populations in some areas, like Mobile Bay, might help replenish declining stocks elsewhere. Additionally, he has worked to promote catch-and-release practices to reduce unnecessary fish kills during fishing tournaments. He also encourages greater cooperation among scientists, anglers, and policymakers to protect this species and ensure its sustainability for future generations.
In this episode, Captain Ray Jarvis stopped by to talk everything false albacore. In the last few weeks, ASGA guides have deployed three (3) separate Floy tags on false albacore that were all recaptured less than two weeks later! These tags tell an important story about the value of false albacore as a catch and release fishery and raise questions about the total abundance of the fishery at scale. Seventeen (17) albies tagged by ASGA guides through the Coastal Pelagics Tagging Program have been recaptured to date. Each tag provides a look into the ever-moving lifestyle of little tunny…
False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February, we saw big wins for little tunny. In that comment period, the North Carolina state agency let us know that it’s been years since they received this many comments on an issue. This influx of passionate digital comments was followed by more than 20 guides and anglers giving thoughtful in-person testimony over the course of two days. Every single voice made a difference. False albacore won because of your efforts. We now enter Step 2 in the process. Learn more and submit your comment before next Monday's deadline by clicking here.
Join the American Saltwater Guides Association and Cheeky Fishing for a rowdy celebration of the beloved Little Tunny, a.k.a false albacore. The 2024 Tunny Tournament will take place on September 21, 2024 on Cape Cod, MA. This one day tournament empowers anglers from shore and boat to chase down albies, participate in citizen science and win epic prizes from some of the best brands in the industry. All funds raised during the event will support The Albie Project, a dynamic campaign connecting passionate anglers, cutting-edge science and precautionary fisheries management. September 21, 2024. Lines in 6:00am. Lines out 3:00pm. Awards Ceremony 5:30pm. Awards Ceremony will take place at The West End, 20 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one point, there were 163 people logged into the webinar. Why was this meeting so well attended? Because of a vague statement listed as the final agenda item:
“Discuss Possible Chesapeake Bay Management (L. Fegley) Possible Action.”
Now, you know as well as we do that Maryland is not exactly a bastion of conservation. So, where could this be coming from? It didn’t take long to figure out. Pound net fishermen are not catching any menhaden in Maryland...
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In this episode of Shop Talk, the crew sits down to share absurd guide tales and show love to underappreciated species like Jack Crevalle. The Shop Talk series provides access to the lighter side of the Association - less science and policy, more fish stories and healthy laughs.
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Take a deep dive into the Marine Biological Lab's incredible striped bass research, which utilizes local eel pond populations to better understand an important migratory species.
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In Episode 146 of The Guidepost, ASGA’s Will Poston sits down with Emilie Franke of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to discuss Draft Addendum II for Atlantic Cobia. Recreational data uncertainties, shifting distribution, and structural management deficiencies are some of these issues frustrating cobia management, and what Addendum II seeks to address. Cobia from Georgia through Rhode Island are managed by the ASMFC through Amendment 1, which utilizes a quota strategy to maintain the sustainability of the stock. However, because the fishery is overwhelmingly recreational, monitoring quotas and developing new management measures can be very challenging. The Marine Recreational Informational Program (MRIP) has its flaws, and recreational catch and effort of Atlantic cobia expose all the limitations of our data collection program, which is in part what Addendum II hopes to address.
Draft Addendum II considers new allocations schemes for the recreational sector, such as moving from a state-by-state scheme to regional or coastwide harvest targets, which would be better suited to utilize the recreational fishing data we have now. In addition, the addendum includes other alternatives which could give managers more tools to respond to new stock assessments and make better use of the available fisheries data. This document is open for public comment now until July 8th.
Read more and develop your comment by clicking here.
Ted Upton, CEO of North Point Brands, swings by The Guide Post to talk about the most recent Cheeky Schoolie Tournament, a community celebration of an iconic species and the successful, 13-year development of an event with "dirt parking lot roots".
ASGA is extremely humbled and honored by the community reception and brand support the Association has received at the Schoolie Tournament. Thank you to Ted, Ellen, Peter and the entire team - as well as the other non-profit partners who work daily to educate and empower the angling community.
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In this episode, ASGA's Will Poston is joined by Dr. Genny Nesslage of the University of Maryland's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory to discuss an important piece of marine food webs: menhaden.
Tony and Will drop in for a rapid reaction from the ASMFC Spring Meeting. Topics include the latest on red drum, spanish mackerel and striped bass.
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With the life of a fishing guide already being so chaotic, it’s hard to imagine how a simultaneous career as a musician is even possible. Balancing both of these journeys along with family life has become the norm for Chuck Ragan, a fly-fishing guide and musician based out of California. While Chuck has experienced a professional life most could only dream of, his proudest memories are based around his son. In this episode, we highlight a game changer in the fullest sense: someone lives as a shining example of "doing it your own way".
Consistent spawning production is paramount to a fishery’s long-term health. Many environmental factors are suspected to impact annual spawning production, and understanding these effects is crucial for conserving this fishery. For Atlantic striped bass, the right conditions are linked to high flows, a cool spring and a moderate temperature rise through the season, but these three factors only don’t tell the whole story.
In this episode, ASGA’s Policy Director Tony Friedrich is joined by Martin Gary, Director of the Division of Marine Resources for New York DEP. Marty’s previous fisheries experience includes time with PRFC and Maryland DNR. While the Chesapeake community dearly misses his four decades of experience and leadership, Marty has seen the best and worst of this fishery and will play a critical role in its future up in New York.
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Luyen Chou is the founder of the GotOne app. In this episode, Luyen stops by The Guide Post to recount tales of hunting sheepshead in the marsh of Louisiana and talk about the challenges of fisheries data. Luyen expresses hope for a revolution in capturing high-quality data at scale to better understand the fish we love to catch.
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The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board held a formal review of the state implementation plans for the new regulations under the recently passed Addendum II. During this meeting, the Board voted to find the PA, MD and PRFC jurisdictions out of compliance. This vote passed 11-3-1-0 (full motion transcribed below):
“Move to approve Addendum II state implementation plans as discussed today with the following exceptions:
-PA: not planning to adhere to the May 1 implementation deadline; and
-MD, PRFC: not planning to adhere to the commercial quota overage payback provision for deductions to occur in the following year
These jurisdictions must submit revised implementation plans by April 12, 2024. The Management Board will review and consider approval of the revised state implementation plans at its May 1, 2024 meeting.” (11-3-1-0)
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It's nice to take a break from the doldrums of fisheries science and management to grab a seat at the bar and simply talk about fishing, from tactics you've never considered to fish stories too absurd to make up. In our our second episode of SHOP TALK, fishing guides spread out throughout the east coast sit down with the ASGA team to do exactly that. Pour a coffee, take a seat on the bench and join us for a bit of shop talk.
Ben Martens of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association stops by the Guide Post to talk about rebuilding in New England after big storms and the resilience of the working waterfront.
"The impact of January's storms on Maine's working waterfront is currently beyond comprehension. The devastation occurred rapidly, yet the reconstruction process will likely span years." Learn more about the impacts of recent severe weather on the waterman community by clicking here.
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There are few people as well-respected in the outdoor industry as Hilary Hutcheson. Hilary is an experienced, veteran guide in Montana with a lengthy resume of global travels. In addition to her pursuits on the water, Hilary keeps a packed schedule on land, serving as a board member for multiple organizations including AFFTA and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Advocacy is laced into everything Hutcheson does, from her past career in journalism to film work and industry ambassadorship. Hilary truly walks the walk, pushing the brands she works with to recognize their role of responsibility in conservation and challenging them to be courageous in difficult conversations. We couldn’t think of a better role model for upcoming anglers, guides and industry members - and we’re extremely excited to bring a thoughtful conservation with one of the best to Blane’s podcast series.
Jessica Pate stops by The Guide Post to discuss the inception of the Florida Manta Project and how collaborative efforts with cobia fishermen aims to expand that understanding and increase angler success while reducing angler impacts.
You can help expand our understanding of these incredible rays! If you have documented any manta rays off the east coast in recent seasons, reach out to Jessica on Instagram (@FloridaMantaGirl) or by email (florida@marinemegafauna.org)!
Watch the Manta Project's new video - "Best Practices for Fishing Cobia Around Manta Rays" by clicking here.
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March 7th, 2024 - The new Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission voted 5-1-0 in favor of amending the new NOI for Redfish regulations from a 3-fish creel limit to a 4-fish creel limit. This episode features a condensed version of the public comment period, providing anglers and advocates direct access to the important discussions that can be difficult to tune in or attend. Old roots run deep, and long-standing mindsets take time to recalibrate. Though after hearing another round of overwhelming public comment from the passionate, thoughtful stakeholders who refuse to quit on this fishery, we know there is more progress to be made going forward.
Glen ‘Catch’ Cormier has decades of fly fishing experience. He's a certified casting instructor and a long-time Louisiana resident. In this episode, Catch stops by The Guide Post to break down the redfish management conundrum currently playing out in Louisiana.
On February 22nd, 2024, there was a North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meeting and false albacore was on the agenda. The item for discussion was guard rail management for albies. The three options were essentially do nothing, monitor the situation , or if landings exceed 200% of a five-year average, take action. That action would be implementing regulations including a 3500lb trip limit for commercial vessels and a 10 fish per person limit (max of 30 per vessel) for recreational vessels. The vote was close, but Option 3 (take action) passed. For the very first time, false albacore finally have some level of state management.
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Basic guardrail management has been proposed for the false albacore fishery in North Carolina. In simplest terms, the rule established basic guardrails for false albacore if the state finds a significant increase in landings compared to a five-year average of landings. Learn more and have your voice heard by clicking this link.
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Jay Nichols has enjoyed an incredible career in the fly fishing industry. As a former managing editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, Jay knows the ins and outs of writing, editing and photography. He has utilized those skills to amplify angling tales and spread fishing education to the masses while soaking up endless knowledge from some of the sport's greatest minds like Lefty Kreh, Bob Popovics & Bob Clouser. In this episode of Game Changers, Blane is joined by a good friend and long-time colleague to take an industry-deep dive behind the mighty pen and lens.
Capt. Kyle Schaefer grabs ahold of the primary mic to host his first episode of The Guide Post. In his inaugural freestyle, Kyle is joined by Canadian striper guide and good friend Andrew Murphy. The two striper angling aficionados discuss the history of the species over the border, the genetic distinctions between the internationally separated stocks and a unique outlook for a blooming fishery.
Last week, Capt. Kyle Schaefer was called to testify as a witness at the US Senate Budget Committee. Sitting amongst a panel of other brilliant minds, Kyle provided a first-hand account of the effects of a changing climate on ocean-based small businesses like his own. Schaefer's biggest takeaway was, "We belong here". Kyle exhibited a whole lot of courage and exuded passion for protecting our oceans. In doing so, he set a great example for anglers, outdoorsmen and business owners around the country. We're extremely proud of Kyle and hope to amplify this behind-the-scenes account of the preparation for this big day.
The Striped Bass portion of the ASMFC 2024 Winter Meeting is in the books. While the final results weren’t perfect, after five contentious hours on the webinar, we have an approved Addendum II in which conservation won on many fronts.
The public comment summary for Addendum II was a landslide, calling for the most consistent and conservation-minded decisions to protect the future of this fishery.
The following blog provides a brief summary of the action on the primary sections of Addendum II:
https://saltwaterguidesassociation.com/addendum-2.../
Key Moments:
Move to approve in Section 3.1.2. Ocean Recreational Fishery Option B: 1-fish at 28-31″ with 2022 seasons for all modes. Motion passes 14-2-0-0.
Move to approve in Section 3.1.2. Chesapeake Bay Recreational Fishery Option B2: 19-24″ slot, 1-fish for all modes, 2022 seasons. Motion passes 14-2-0-0.
Move to approve in Section 3.2.1 Commercial Quota Reduction Option B: 7% reduction from ocean and Chesapeake Bay 2022 quotas with 2022 size limits. Motion passes 8-6-0-2.
Move to approve in Section 3.3 Response to Stock Assessments Option B: Board could respond via Board action to change management measures by voting to pass a motion at a Board meeting. Motion passes 11-5-0-0.
Move to approve the following compliance schedule: States must submit implementation plans by March 1, 2024. The Board will review and consider approving implementation plans in March 2024. States must implement regulations by May 1, 2024. Motion passes 10-4-0-2.
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A hearing to receive public comment on the latest Louisiana Redfish NOI took place yesterday morning. That hearing was not live-streamed, and it went off the rails rather quickly. In this Rapid Reaction episode, Capt. Bailey Short and Capt. Ty Hibbs, who attended the meeting, stopped by to provide commentary.
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It may take the entire village to drive change, but every major campaign begins with a single voice. Our guest today is industry professional Nick Jones. Nick stopped by The Guide Post to explain how his unorthodox introduction into guiding opened doors for amazing work opportunities and his newfound passion for advocacy.
As many of our listeners already know, launching The Albie Project was a nerve-wracking process for our team. Nearly three years after the inception of this dynamic project, we're insanely proud of everything we have learned and what we're poised to learn in the near future. In this episode of the podcast, Ed Kim from the New England Aquarium stops by to provide insights on what we know so far, the latest data returns and our outlook for 2024.
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Making a leap of faith from the stability of a corporate career to passion-based entrepreneurial pursuits is daunting. In this episode, Ben Whalley tunes in from Maine to talk about building his career as a fly tyer and striper guide.
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This week, we're introduced to the "far from shy" Scotty Davis. Much more than just a great storyteller, Scotty is a great angler, retired guide, business owner (Low Country Fly Shop) and aspiring advocate for his local fisheries. We look forward to Scotty becoming a familiar guest on the podcast going forward.
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It's nice to take a break from the doldrums of fisheries science and management to grab a seat at the bar and simply talk about fishing, from tactics you've never considered to fish stories too absurd to make up. In our "inaugural" episode of SHOP TALK, fishing guides spread out throughout the Atlantic sit down with the ASGA team to do exactly that. Pour a coffee, take a seat on the bench and join us for a bit of shop talk.
Listen as Tony and Luyen take a deep dive into the first year of the GotOne App. Thank you to the growing community of over 1,500 data-driven anglers who contributed hundreds of thousands of data points during the inaugural year of GotOne!
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What a year 2023 was. Recap the ups and downs of a rollercoaster year fighting to protect our wild fisheries with the ASGA team. Let's keep that same energy in 2024.
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Capt. Kyle Schaefer tunes in from the Bahamas to talk about his summer business chasing stripers in Maine and the implications of the looming Addendum II comment deadline. Kyle shares experiences from this past season fishing for bass along Maine's coast as well as his developing business ventures that rely on abundant fisheries.
Chris Weiner from the Bluefin Collaborative swings by to talk about the methods, science and management of tuna fishing on the east coast.
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After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coast, and drafting positions for Draft Addendum II. In the coming weeks, ASMFC will be holding virtual and in-person hearings from New England down through Virginia to collect public comment on this document. The deadline for public input is December 22nd, 2023, so be sure to look into the options within Draft Addendum II and share your perspectives before the clock runs out. The following provides a summary of our positions and a template to guide your public comments - CLICK HERE.
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After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coast, and drafting positions for Draft Addendum II. In the coming weeks, ASMFC will be holding virtual and in-person hearings from New England down through Virginia to collect public comment on this document. The deadline for public input is December 22nd, 2023, so be sure to look into the options within Draft Addendum II and share your perspectives before the clock runs out. The following provides a summary of our positions and a template to guide your public comments - CLICK HERE.
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In the face of historically insurmountable adversity, there is still a chance that conservation can win in Louisiana. These odds are directly due to the unification of a powerful community voice. We can’t quiet down now.
Join us in calling on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to VETO the decision of the Joint Oversight Committee and approve this NOI to rebuild this world-class fishery in a fair, equitable, and timely manner.
All emails should be directed to (governorjohnbeledwards@la.gov). Please send a respectful and encouraging email expressing your support for this NOI and your desire to see Louisiana Redfish back on track in the fastest timeline possible!
SUBJECT: “Veto Oversight Committee & Support Rapid Redfish Recovery”
BODY: “I support the redfish NOI with a reduction of 55% to get the adult population of redfish back to acceptable levels within a reasonable timeline.”
There’s no time to wait. Send your email as soon as possible. Louisiana redfish need your voice.
Unprecedented news has been delivered from the primary spawning grounds of our beloved striped bass. 2023 is officially the fifth straight year of failed spawns for striped bass, as the newly released Chesapeake Bay Young of Year Survey reports the second-lowest YOY Index in the recorded history of stripers. The 2012 YOY Index still stands as the lowest on record, with an index of 0.9. Unfortunately, 2023 almost claimed that abysmal title with an index of 1.0. The vast proportion of juvenile striped bass are spawned in the Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay. The Hudson River can not save the coastwide stock. It is said that the amount of spawning age stripers in the stock has no impact on the spawn (no stock-recruitment relationship). That is true unless the stock falls below a certain level. We fear we have crossed that threshold. The time to save striped bass is now.
Charlie Witek stops by the Guide Post to get striped bass followers dialed in on next steps for Addendum II and the upcoming ASMFC meeting where we will get a better look into the future of this fishery.
From building his first store by hand with his father to building the largest Orvis dealer in the country within two years, Brian Flechsig from Mad River Outfitters has delivered on his commitment to angling education and making fly fishing community more inclusive. In this episode, Brian joins host Blane Chocklett to discuss a range of topics including a current campaign to conserve redfish in Louisiana, opening horizons with new target species and the value of customer service in the fishing industry. As Brian claims, “If it swims and can eat, it can be caught on a fly rod” - so gear up and tune in for another great episode with a genuine industry game changer.
ASGA is joined by the New England Aquarium research team to discuss the latest findings from the Albie Project including telemetry tagging results from the first research season.
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On July 6th, the Louisiana fishing guide community flooded the LWF Commission Meeting and let the state know that the recommended reductions are not enough to ensure the stability of their businesses. To the surprise of many, the LWF Commission did something amazing: they listened and moved to protect the resource. Capt. Bailey Short was one of the guides in that room, calling for proactive management actions to protect the future of his business. In this podcast, Capt. Bailey joins Blane to talk about building a business in Louisiana and the state of redfish.
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Today, ASGA announced a partnership with the GotOne app (“GotOne”) to help expand the data collection for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries’ (“MA DMF”) ongoing study on release mortality of striped bass.
This partnership will utilize the capabilities of the GotOne to enable volunteer recreational anglers to track and directly submit data on landings, harvest and potential survival. ASGA has worked closely with GotOne’s founder, Luyen Chou, over the past year to ensure that the app protects anglers’ privacy, while collecting the data needed to support fisheries science and management. The partnership between the ASGA, MA DMF and GotOne supports directives from NOAA to explore new technology that enable more effective data collection utilizing the recreational angling community. This partnership between private, non-profit and government agencies can provide a broader template for recreational fishermen to contribute to science in a meaningful way.
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There's something to be said about a man that follows his dream and earns it the hard way. Capt. Ron Ratliff of Marshdawn Charters is one of those guys. Nothing has been given to him. He's not polished, nor is he politically correct. From working on oil rigs to sacrificing family time to guide in Alaska, Ron knows what it means to work hard and earn your place at the table on your own terms. In his latest podcast with ASGA, Blane Chocklett highlights a Louisiana native who loves his job guiding in the marsh and is committed to preserving the place he calls his office and his home. Crack a cold one and grab a seat at the fire with Capt. Ron Ratliff.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board fails to advance Addendum II for public comment.The ASMFC Summer Meeting, which concluded just a few hours ago, was lengthy and convoluted. An enormous amount of time was spent talking about carve-outs for special interests and very little time was spent talking about the health of our striped bass fishery. This will delay any reductions to the commercial sector until at least 2025.We are extremely disappointed with how this meeting played out. We told you they wanted to kick the can. Well, the can has been kicked.We'll have more details for you in the coming days as we sort through nearly 5 hours of soundbites packed with legislative gamesmanship. As always, we will do our best to break this down in a clear and concise manner.#StripedBass #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
With information gathered over the last couple of days, we’ve come to the realization that a new dance from the mid-Atlantic is in the process of being choreographed. They plan to “kick the can down the road.” Our latest episode provides a breakdown of why a delayed Addendum II process could be a nightmare outcome for striped bass. In this episode, we address a pending historical moment for striper spawns (not good), the lowest release mortality ever recorded for the Chesapeake and how the charter fleet in Maryland killed more fish than the charter fleet in the rest of the Bay and the Ocean combined.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation #StripedBass
ASGA firmly believes the story of the false albacore is still unwritten. If you’re new to the project and want a better understanding of the baseline from year one, head to our Albie Project Hub by clicking here. If you’ve been following along and supporting the project, we have some extremely exciting news for you. We received word that multiple spaghetti-tagged albies that were tagged and released off Cape Cod, MA in Fall 2022 were recently recaptured off the coast of Jupiter, FL! The cherry on top: those tagged fish were recorded and released to swim another day. While we are anxious to receive a full report on the data downloads from the receiver arrays along the coast, our partners at the New England aquarium have also let us know that our tagged albies swam from the islands off Massachusetts all the way to the Carolinas and even Key West, FL. We have merely scripted the first pages of the story of False Albacore, but already a compelling storyline is developing. We can’t wait to write this story together.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation #TheAlbieProject
Several weeks ago, ASGA's Will Poston sat down with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Mike Woods to learn about shoreline access initiatives in Rhode Island and possible legislative solutions to this persistent issue. Since that recording, BHA led a call to action that drove enough engagement to generate a major win. Mike graciously stopped by The Guide Post again to provide the latest update.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Dr. Andrij Horodysky is a fish biologist with expertise in gamefish sensory ecology. Blane and Andrij have been friends for decades. They founded a strong bond based on innovation in fly design through the lens of wildlife inspiration. In this episode, Dr. Horodysky breaks down some angling superstitions utilizing his gamefish ecology research experience including but not limited to: what fish see, why great bites happen at low light, what fish can hear and more. If you're addicted to learning every single fact about why fish act the way they do, this podcast is for you.
Andrij’s creative interdisciplinary research has resulted in over 30+ scientific publications in the field of sensory ecology in fishes.
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ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner react to last night's New Jersey DEP striped bass meeting about adopting emergency action regulations.
Several weeks ago, ASGA's Will Poston sat down with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Mike Woods to learn about shoreline access initiatives in Rhode Island and possible legislative solutions to this persistent issue. Since that recording, a lot has happened. Namely, a RI Senate Committee has approved a “compromise bill” and sent it to the full Senate.
This bill would provide clarity to the question of where the public has a right to access the shoreline. BHA and others are supporting this legislation and are hoping for additional support—learn about this issue in the latest episode and head to the BHA Action Alert available here to share your voice and support!
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After the fourth and final public hearing regarding the ASMFC's recent emergency action for striped bass management, ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner sit down for a round of "striper BS bingo" with their favorite logical fallacies from the public comments.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation #ASGA
We Won. Emergency Action Passes with Additional Addendum II. The conservation community has just won the biggest striped bass victory in decades. A HUGE heartfelt thank you to all the conservation-minded board members who heard our voices and made this happen.#StripedBass #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Capt. Paul Dixon & Capt. Peter Whelan stopped by the Guide Post before the upcoming ASMFC Spring Meeting to provide a perspective on what striper fishing used to look like - and what we should continue to strive for.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
On the opposite end of the spectrum from the previous episode's commentary on striped bass, the upcoming ASMFC Spring Meeting presents a positive opportunity for anglers who desire to learn more and see precautionary management for false albacore and atlantic bonito. In this episode, the ASGA team breaks down a more hopeful opportunity to make your voices heard for another important character in the family of coastal inshore species.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
The ASGA team gears up for a big ASMFC Spring Meeting with a critical moment in the rebuilding of Atlantic striped bass hanging in the balance. After the return of increased harvest numbers for striped bass in 2023, the chance of rebuilding this stock by the required 2029 looks bleak if action is not taken.#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Make your voice heard for redfish in Louisiana. You can find the survey discussed and ASGA's Louisiana Redfish Hub at linktr.ee/asga. The state's redfish survey closes tomorrow, April 11, 2023.
Capt. John West joins the Guide Post for a quick riff on his Sheepy Tournament experience and Louisiana redfish. This podcast was recorded in March at the Sheepy Tournament in Hopedale, LA.
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Ph.D. Grad Assistant Joe Dello Russo from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Pelagic Fisheries Science Lab stops by to update anglers on a study to determine the catch and release mortality of giant (commercial-sized) bluefin tuna.If you are a bluefin tuna angler up in the Northeast be sure to complete this quick survey!#BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Capt. Cody Rubner and Capt. Mike Holliday sit down for a fireside chat after Tuesday's Stuart Snook Workshop hosted by FWC. The two discuss the proposed regional management for snook, multi-dynamic assessment of the regions and the issues trending Stuart's fishery towards its demise. Public comment for the Snook Workshop is now open with more progress to come at FWC's Spring Meeting in early May. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Tony, Will and Cody hop on the horn after today's Striped Bass Technical Committee meeting in which 2023 projections are announced.
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You don't need to be a thirty-year veteran to change the game. Sometimes, you need to have the guts to speak up in a community that fears the ramifications of doing so - and that alone can leave a legacy. Captain Ty Hibbs was born and raised in Louisiana. And while he may be one of the younger faces, he has been one of the loudest voices about thoughtful harvest and more proactive management in the Bayou. ASGA's Blane Chocklett has spent plenty of days in the boat with this fishy young man and feels there are very few more fit to be featured in this series. We present the second installment of Blane's Game Changers: Captain Ty Hibbs.
Known for “serving fresh chum daily,” Brian Bennett and the Moldy Chum crew utilize an “irreverently serious voice” to cover all aspects of fishing, the industry and conservation. We were pleased to have Brian stop by #TheGuidePost to chop it up about conservation challenges, anadromous fish and the impact of “the five H’s".
A lifetime of lure design and innovation laid the groundwork for much of the fishing industry we know and love today. In the inaugural episode of his new series, Blane Chocklett welcomes angling icon and innovator Larry Dahlberg into the Guide Post studio. Which freshwater fish truly hold the pound-for-pound belt? What goes into a good fly and lure? Answer these questions and more with legendary tales from global travels in this episode of Blane's Game Changers. #GameChangers #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Tony Friedrich and Will Poston of the American Saltwater Guides Association break down the latest outlook for striped bass management with an impending and important ASMFC meeting in May '23.
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Tony Friedrich of the American Saltwater Guides Association breaks down the latest Redfish Stock Assessment in Louisiana. Photo credit for all assets used in the presentation to Guiding Flow TV hosted by Captain Benny Blanco.
ASGA's Will Poston & Capt. Cody Rubner are joined by Ryan Collins, found of MyFishingCapeCod, to discuss a building battle against the pollution of 1+ million gallons of nuclear waste into Cape Cod Bay during the decommissioning process for an outdated nuclear powerplant in Plymouth, MA.
Sign on to support the petition and tell Holtec not to dump radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. Click here or go to https://www.change.org/p/holtec-please-don-t-dump-radioactive-water-into-cape-cod-bay?signed=true
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Well, ASMFC did it. It's almost unfathomable, but they did find a way to ignore a 98% majority in the public comment window for Addendum 1 for striped bass management.
They utilized an efficient flow of discourse at today's ASMFC Winter Meeting to never even acknowledge or discuss what 1900+ striped bass stakeholders demanded with their public comments.
From the initial seconds they transitioned from the presentation to the discussion, minority Option D took center stage. This same Option D received a total of THREE (3) votes across the ENTIRE east coast public comment period. This motion was workshopped with a substitute motion until the Board came to an agreement, choosing to "kick the can down the road". Not a single second of discussion about what 1900+ stakeholders told the Board they wanted to see in their fishery.
In this rapid reaction podcast, Tony summarizes what went down in another largely disappointing ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting.
Discussing the results of a recent genetics research effort focused on false albacore.
Peter Jenkins, the owner of the Saltwater Edge, stops by to put a bow on 2022 and looks forward to some exciting goals for 2023.
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Exciting news and data updates from The Albie Project!
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Tony is joined by Zach Cockrum and Jessie Ritter of the National Wildlife Federation to discuss two major bills that have gained traction and sport great outlook for fishermen and outdoorsmen alike.
At the start of the winter season, the gap between striped bass managers and their constituents was akin to the Grand Canyon - and somehow ASMFC has found a way to continue to grow that gap. The public outcry for guardrails for conservation equivalency (CE) was deafening. Today we rise and CE lives on. We were told it would take an addendum to Amendment 7 to establish these guardrails but there was “no appetite for an immediate addendum”. Well, last week we were presented a Draft Addendum 1 to allow commercial quota transfers for striped bass.
The ASGA team remains committed to being honest brokers when it comes to striped bass management. We are not “anti-commercial”. We continue to amplify discussions focused on fixing the issues within our own recreational community. That being said, this commercial quota transfer addendum is not good - nor should it go unaddressed by striped bass community stakeholders.
This is not what YOU asked for in your fishery - and now the time has come to remind ASMFC exactly that.
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The fight to reform striped bass management has been a long and arduous process. The number one issue for the voices involved has been putting guardrails on Conservation Equivalency (CE). Over 98% of public comments fully supported adding these guardrails. Yet, after the entire Amendment 7 process, CE stills sits on the table in front of us.
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Last week, the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission released a Notice of Intent to increase the minimum size limit on sea trout from a 12” minimum to a 13.5” minimum, as well as reduce the bag limit from 25 to 15 fish per person.
In the latest #TheGuidePost podcast episode, Capt. Bailey Short swings by the shop to discuss changes on the horizon for Louisiana outdoorsmen and how they may improve angling opportunities going forward.
ASGA considers this NOI a step in the right direction towards managing for abundance. We are encouraged to see the Commission considering changes for a better angling future. We will continue to monitor stock updates and the upcoming stock assessment results for redfish.
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Capt. Scott Owens swings by the podcast to discuss a shifting angling culture and the impending evolution of fisheries management in Georgia. Make your voice heard and support this fantastic angling community - click here to learn more.
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In this episode, Capt. Cody Rubner and ASGA's Tony Friedrich connect after a 3-hour Atlantic Striped Bass Technical Committee And Stock Assessment Subcommittee meeting to discuss their initial takeaways from a complex but critical discussion.
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Taylor Ingraham stops by The Guide Post to talk about the upcoming Tightlined Slam tournament series on Long Island Sound. The 2022 Tightlined Slam tournament series targets striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore. The Eastern Sound event will be held 9/30-10/2 and the Western Sound event will be 10/14-10/16. Each Angler will bring home a custom tournament dry backpack full of great gear from our sponsors, including Vineyard Vines, YETI and The Saltwater Edge.
ASGA is extremely grateful for the support the Tightlined Slam events have provided since the inception of the first tournament and believes that the tournament shines as a great example of how conservation-focused events can generate serious community engagement, participation and comradery.
To learn more about both tournaments and sign up for this year's events, click here.
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After a solid response to their recent community push for redfish management reform in Georgia, Chad Dubose and Jared DiVincent stop by The Guide Post again to walk anglers and conservationists through the upcoming timeline for public meetings and comment deadlines. Georgia DNR has proposed more favorable, preventative regulations that need public support to get past the finish line. Details below:
Public Hearing #1:
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 - 6PM
Armstrong Center, Georgia Southern University, 13040 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419
Public Hearing #2:
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 - 6PM
Campus Center, College of Coastal Georgia, One College Dr, Brunswick, GA 31520
Written comments are due by October 6th.
Current limits: 5 redfish per person with no vessel limit.
Proposed limit: 3 redfish per person with a total vessel limit of 9 fish.
If you want to see more cautious management of Georgia's redfish resource, you must complete the online public comment survey and click "SUPPORT" for all proposed actions. You can comment with any additional changes or variations to these regulations at the bottom of the survey while still supporting the proposed regulations.
To access the survey and make your voice heard, click here.
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The ASGA team is joined by Amber Hewett of the National Wildlife Federation to discuss the expansion of offshore wind development, implications for future stakeholders and how anglers can best ensure they have a seat at the table during the rapid expansion of the offshore wind (OSW) industry.
What does it take to be effective in an underrated and ever-evolving fishery that houses striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and bluefin tuna? The latest episode of the Albie Project Podcast Series is live with Captain Diogo Godoi - you’ll not want to miss this one.
Diogo talks about the latest addition to his family, the transition from his past life in professional sports to guiding and why he chose to get involved with tagging false albacore.
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Capt. Tyler Nonn and Blane Chocklett stop by The Guide Post to provide behind-the-scenes takes from their participation in a recent community film focused on a dynamic and evolving cobia fishery.
Enjoy fish tales from the bay, tackle strategies for big cobia and heartfelt discussion about what it takes to build a business focused on "selling experiences over full coolers" in our latest podcast episode.
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Ben Martens from the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) stops by the podcast to talk about how their non-profit organization based in Brunswick, Maine works to enhance the sustainability of Maine’s fisheries by advocating for the needs of community-based fishermen and the environmental restoration of the Gulf of Maine.
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You don’t need a Ph.D. to change the world. We all have the potential to make a significant, positive impact.
In the latest episode of The Guide Post, Mr. Robert Vasiluth stops by to explain his "grassroots" approach to discovering a pretty incredible, innovative way to leverage the ecological behavior of clams to plant and grow eel grass - a vital but rapidly declining base of our estuaries.
From supporting lower trophic levels in the food web to providing nursery habitat for gamefish and improving water quality through filtration, as anglers we recognize the value of grasses and mangroves to healthy, viable habitat for our fisheries.
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While conservation-minded messaging and sustainability are becoming more commonplace in the fishing and outdoor industries, there are a select few brands that continue to set the bar high for what it means to give back to the ecosystems and fisheries that support their business. Simms Fishing Products is one of those brands.
Today, two key players on the SIMMS team - Paul Nicoletti and John Frazier - swing by the Guide Post to chop it up about their fishing roots and how they aim to make the biggest positive impacts on a personal and brand level.
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Better Business - Mike Hogan, Founder, Hogy Lures
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Tales of false albacore whizzing through spartina grass like redfish. The latest episode of the Albie Project Podcast Series is live with Capt. Paul Dixon & Capt. Tom Roller - you’re not going to want to miss this one.
Renowned east coast captain Paul Dixon and ASGA North Carolina Board Member Tom Roller stop by #TheGuidePost Podcast to tell fishy tales and chop up topics including $25K of lost fly fishing prototypes, evaluating the significance of false albacore as a fishery, a unique phenomenon in the spartina grass and tackle basics for finessing funny fish.
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Better Business - Frank-Paul King, President, Temple Fork Outfitters
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Better Business - Craig Cantelmo, Field Manager, Van Staal
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Better Business - Wes Seigler, Founder & President, SEIGLER Reels
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Better Business - Joe Gugino, Conservation & Community Partnerships Manager
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Better Business - Richard Nicoletti, Account Manager, Cortland Line
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Better Business - Diane Bristol, VP of Culture & Community for Simms
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Meet Blane Chocklett.
The Guide Post guest list continues to grow as we welcome an innovative fly designer, multi-decade fishing guide and world-class character into the ASGA family.
After years of camaraderie and good friendship, Blane and Tony reconnect to discuss the original innovators of fly fishing, the mentality of a multi-decade guide, the evolution of his involvement in conservation and the ability to put feathers to a hook in a way the industry had not seen before.
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In anticipation of our upcoming False Albacore tagging campaign this fall in collaboration with the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at NEAQ, we’re inviting some of the best captains on the east coast to swing by The Guide Post and talk about the infamous “funny fish”.
The first episode in the False Albacore series features none other than the salty personality Capt. Mike Platt of Light Bite Charters in Connecticut. Mike provides an update on the status of fisheries in his region before taking a head-first deep dive into everything albies - from fishing tips, boat positioning, species appreciation, lure choice and the albacore angling culture as a whole.
If your dreams are haunted by little footballs stampeding the coast, you won’t want to miss this one. Throw #TheGuidePost Podcast in your headphones as you toast to a weekend of tight lines.
This week ASGA's New Hampshire Board Member Captain Peter Whelan swings by the Guide Post to tell some fish tales and talk about his recent appointment to the New England Fishery Management Council. As a guide for the past 15 years who has been actively engaged in the management process, Peter will be a strong voice for fisheries conservation and habitat protection, and we’re thrilled to see him take on this role in the coming months.
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In the latest #TheGuidePost Podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Kneebone who breaks down what it will take to learn more about False Albacore. Dr. Kneebone is a research scientist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium.
In this episode, Dr. Kneebone provides context for how these tagging networks operate, the operations strategy for deploying tags, efforts to minimize tagging impacts and the timeline for data recovery. Tune in to learn more about this ASGA x New England Aquarium research partnership to understand more about the movements of False Albacore and get a better understanding of post-release mortality impacts in the recreational fishery.
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After a recent discussion with captains and business owners from the Georgia coast, today Tony is joined by Capt. Tommy Derringer who is located just over the border south in St. Augustine, Florida.
The two discuss the status of redfish in North Florida, the dynamics of this amazing fishery, the guide culture in the area and what the future looks like for this angling community.
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In the latest episode of The Guide Post, Willy and Will sit down with Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Member Dr. Michelle Duval to discuss the recently approved Harvest Control Rule, which will change the way managers set recreational measures for black sea bass, summer flounder, scup, and bluefish. Dr. Duval, who has an extensive background in fisheries ecology and recreational fisheries issues, describes what the traditional process looked like and how the approved approach will operate.
The concept of the Harvest Control Year, and efforts to get it implemented quickly, have generated a lot of buzz and controversy in recent months. We certainly had our concerns, and still have several that remain unaddressed—namely, will the Harvest Control Rule work as intended, or will it increase the risk of overfishing and unsustainably managed fisheries? Follow along to learn more about what exactly the Harvest Control Rule is and what it might mean for the management of these four critical species.
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Capt. Chad Dubose stops by The Guide Post to discuss a community movement gaining momentum to reassess and reform current recreational harvest limits for red drum in Georgia. The opportunity for Georgia anglers and captains to submit their public input closes on June 24th. To access the survey and make your voice heard, click here.
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ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner catch up after a weekend on Cape Cod organizing the Inaugural Striped Bass Symposium. The duo discuss the future rollout for Symposium coverage, some fishing on the Cape and cliche travel stories from the east coast.
In this episode, Ross Boucek of Bonefish Tarpon Trust stops by the Guide Post to discuss BTT's recent campaign to protect permit spawning aggregations in the Florida Keys. Ross and Tony discuss the similarities between permit and other fisheries management fights, as well as how BTT is bringing science to the fight to protect these iconic flats fish. BTT's film "Pathway to Permit" in collaboration with Costa Sunglasses will be released this summer.
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The episode you've all been waiting for: Tony, Willy and Capt. John McMurray breakdown what happened during the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board's meeting to approve Amendment 7.
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In this episode, Tony is joined by Mike Woods, the chairman of the Board for the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and ASGA's policy consultant Will Poston to discuss what went down in the Amendment 7 Public Comment Process - including public comment numbers and the initial outlook for the future of Striped Bass on the east coast.
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In this episode, Tony and Peter draw the winners of the Striped Bass Public Comment Raffle (listed below) and send a quick thank you to everyone who made their voices heard in the Amendment 7 Public Comment process.
Winners:
Costa Pair #1: Jason Moore
Costa Pair #2: Ben Burns
SWE $250 Gift Certificate: Ben Whalley
Simms Pro Dry Suit: Wesley Phillips
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A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the ASGA Amendment 7 for Striped Bass campaign. As we await the latest on the striper front, ASGA's Willy Goldsmith sits down with Greg Vespe, Executive Director of RISAA to discuss tautog. While blackfish are a little less "postcard pretty", they have become a big contributor to New England angling culture. Listen to Greg discuss their past wins on the tautog conservation front and what can be learned from their fight for preventative management.
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In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller (a council member of the South Atlantic Council) and ASGA's VP Tony Friedrich sit down to talk about a topic that makes some wary of speaking up: how heavily are public comments considered and what makes an effective public comment.
The duo chop it up on best practices for public comments and provide some bonus striper-related discussion as well.
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The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.
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The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.
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The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.
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The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.
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There was a heavy ASGA presence at this week's Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit hosted by NOAA. We caught up with some of the team as they left the 2-Day event to hear their initial feedback from the event and their outlook going forward.
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Join us at Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington this Wednesday!
Doors open at 6:30 pm. The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. Watch striped bass films, learn more about the Amendment 7 process, enjoy a cold one and win gear from the best conservation-minded brands in the business. How could a Wednesday night get any better?
We'll see you at Six Harbors soon! Don't miss out, sign up at linktr.ee/asga.
The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. MAXIMUM ONE HUNDRED ATTENDEES PER EVENT.
Note that all local and state business health regulations will be followed. We'll see you guys on the road!
If you have Instagram or Facebook and associate yourself with salty outdoorsmen, you have probably seen a video filmed on the Chesapeake Bay that has gone viral within the striped bass and fishing space. As these posts harbor a lot of polarizing dialogue surrounding what appeared to be a load of large, breeder striped bass trapped within a seine net pinned to a commercial vessel for "multiple days", we decided to reach out to the anglers who saw and reported the incident.
Brennan and Chris used sound judgment and honorable confidence to call in the situation to Maryland DNR and stopped by the podcast to provide an eyewitness account of the disturbing big-bass situation.
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Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.
The final installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Conservation Equivalency.
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Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.
The third installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Rebuilding Plans.
#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.
The second installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Recreational Release Mortality
#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.
The first installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Management Triggers.
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Hey everyone! ASGA's Tony Friedrich here to let you know that the ASGA roadshow rolls on! We had a packed house at our first two events. Thank you Maine and Rhode Island for showing love and bringing great energy! Our community's passion and commitment to protecting our fisheries and coastal ecosystems is truly remarkable.
The next stop on the Road Show tour is Marshfield, MA on Wednesday, March 9th. If you reside within, or close to, the commonwealth - come join us for a drink at Stellwagon Beer Company!
Attendees will enjoy striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community, good brews, and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded fishing businesses. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are FREE - but you MUST RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends!
The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. MAXIMUM ONE HUNDRED ATTENDEES PER EVENT You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga
Note that all local and state business health regulations will be followed. We'll see you guys on the road!
In this episode, the first winner of our collaborative stakeholder engagement campaign with Costa Sunglasses is announced. Tony & Willy answer Robert Young's question, "how does the average angler get more involved?".
Want to win a pair of Costa Sunglasses and learn more about your role in fisheries management? You can learn more about the contest below!
Costa Sunglasses continues to lead the movement to inspire and support outdoorsmen and women to engage in the management and conservation of our watery world. That's why we've partnered with Costa to build a new challenge that rewards YOU for engaging in your fisheries!
The Guide Post Podcast Challenge is simple: ask questions, win gear. Submit your questions and comments to the team through one of the following outlets and if it gets answers on a GP episode, you're going to win a brand new pair of shades from Costa. All questions are encouraged, regardless of your stance on the topic or level of understanding.
Option A: Submit your questions via social media. You can find us on Instagram @saltwaterguidesassociation or our Facebook page, American Saltwater Guides Association.
Option B: Email your questions to COMMENTS@SALTWATERGUIDESASSOCIATION.ORG.
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Amendment 7 was approved for public comment Wednesday afternoon. For all those who want striped bass on the road to recovery, it was a win. In fact, instead of constantly fending off attempts to weaken management, we can now go on the offense and strengthen core conservation measures. In this episode, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray stops by to break down what happened at this week's meeting and what's next on the agenda to drive serious, long-term positive change for the management of striped bass.
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Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.
The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.
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Amendment 7 was approved for public comment Wednesday afternoon. For all those who want striped bass on the road to recovery, it was a win .In fact, instead of constantly fending off attempts to weaken management, we can now go on the offense and strengthen core conservation measures. In this episode, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray and VP Tony Friedrich break down what happened at this week's meeting and what we need to focus on next to drive serious, long-term positive change for our striped bass.
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Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.
The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.
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FILMED BEFORE THIS WEEK'S STRIPED BASS BOARD MEETING:
In this episode of The Guide Post, renowned fly tier Ben Whalley and Capt. Peter Fallon, both residents of the northernmost range of our migratory coastal striped bass, stop by to talk about their professions, their love for our striped fish and how advocacy integrates into their personal and professional lives.
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Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.
The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.
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Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.
The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.
This is your chance to step behind the camera of one of the fasting trending shows on Waypoint TV. The ASGA team was humbled by the opportunity to collaborate with Capt. Benny Blanco on an episode of his show, Guiding Flow TV. The premise of the episode was simple: two Florida keys flats guides travel north to Boston to explore the connection between two corners of our country through one single link in the food chain, a crucial forage fish - menhaden.
In this episode of The Guide Post Podcast, Tony is joined by Capt. Benny Blanco and fellow show guest Capt. Brandon Cyr of Key West. The trio talks about community connections at scale, fisheries trends in the keys and some fun behind-the-scenes stories from filming the show.
To watch the full ASGA x GFTV show “Critical Migrations: Menhaden” click here.
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Costa Sunglasses continues to lead the movement to inspire and support outdoorsmen and women to engage in the management and conservation of our watery world. That's why we've partnered with Costa to build a new challenge that rewards YOU for engaging in your fisheries!
The Guide Post Podcast Challenge is simple: ask questions, win gear. Submit your questions and comments to the team through one of the following outlets and if it gets answers on a GP episode, you're going to win a brand new pair of shades from Costa. All questions are encouraged, regardless of your stance on the topic or level of understanding.
Option A: Submit your questions via social media. You can find us on Instagram @saltwaterguidesassociation or our Facebook page, American Saltwater Guides Association.
Option B: Email your questions to COMMENTS@SALTWATERGUIDESASSOCIATION.ORG.
We look forward to hearing from you! #BetterBusinessThroughConservation
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As ASGA's Tony Friedrich aptly states at the start of this episode, Charlie Witek is one of the most knowledgable anglers and conservationists on the front lines of the striped bass management war. In this episode, Charlie and Tony break down the east coast striper's rollercoaster history, how we as a community have already had an effect on the Amendment 7 process and what we all need to do this spring to capitalize on our subtle momentum.
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In the final episode of what has amounted to be an eventful year of fisheries management activity (or lack thereof), Tony and Willy are joined by ASGA NC Board Member Capt. Tom Roller to chop up the good, the ugly and the unknown as we count down the clock on 2021.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from the ASGA Team!
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On this episode of The Guide Post, ASGA's own Tony Friedrich is joined by policy consultant Will Poston and feature guest Carl LoBue. Carl is the Ocean Program Director for The Nature Conservancy in NY. Carl’s focus is on protecting and restoring marine surface water quality and estuarine habitats, improving the sustainability of marine fisheries, and on enabling coexistence of vulnerable and valuable ocean resources with existing and emerging human activities such as offshore energy development. The trio break down some interesting efforts to piggyback enhanced fish and marine life habitat onto rapidly developing offshore wind resource projects by incorporating nature-based design principles.
You can learn. more about these offshore wind turbine projects by heading to the ASGA LinkTree.
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Management of highly migratory species that swim across national boundaries combines the challenges of fisheries management with the complexities of international negotiations. In the most recent episode of The Guide Post, ASGA's Willy Goldsmith sits down with Rick Weber, owner of South Jersey Marina and seasoned veteran of meetings of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, or ICCAT.
Listen as they discuss the difficulties of building consensus among dozens of nations, the balance between effective conservation and a level playing field, and the outcomes of November’s ICCAT meeting regarding management measures for Western Atlantic bluefin tuna and North Atlantic shortfin mako sharks.
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In this episode, Peter Jenkins owner of the Saltwater Edge stops by the podcast to talk about his recent testimony at the State House regarding shoreline access in Rhode Island.
Tony and Peter break down the potential power of a unified recreational angling community, the difficulty of unification, political representation and how successful conservation efforts in upper-level politics share a bi-partisan history.
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The team needed a little time to take a deep breath and digest what unfolded at last month’s Striped Bass board meeting (the initial rapid reaction recording was a little too spirited to go to air). After a brief and necessary reset, the second season of The Guide Post podcast is officially live!
Join the Willy, Tony and guest Capt. John McMurray as they reset the stage for the current state of the striped bass management timeline after the last Striped Bass Board Meeting put a wrench in the previously expected calendar.
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In this episode, Tony and Willy break down the major topics on the table for Amendment 7 and what we should all be wary of in regards to the upcoming Striped Bass Board meeting.
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In this episode, Willy sits down with Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to discuss their current research to update our understanding of how many striped bass survive after release—and what managers and anglers can do to increase post-release survival. The trio discuss what a day of “scientific fishing” looks like and what the DMF team is seeing so far in their multi-year study.
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Capt. Dustin Pack swings by the Guide Post to give the raw facts behind what happened in Tampa Bay this year with the Piney Point phosphate mine spill and national news-worthy red tide that shocked Florida's west coast.
To learn more about Tampa Bay Waterkeeper and their fight to protect the bay and hold polluters accountable, click here.
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In this episode, ASGA VP Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner are joined by Capt. Billy Rotne, a multi-decade fishing guide on Mosquito Lagoon. Amongst his many other hobbies outside helping anglers catch trophy redfish, Billy is a coral grower and self-proclaimed marine science nerd. Billy has watched the state of the once "Redfish Capital of the World" Mosquito Lagoon change in recent decades and gives listeners the inside track into the "who, what, when, where, and why" of the current state of Mosquito Lagoon's redfish population.
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The new Executive Director of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Lucas Bissett, previously a 10+ year guide in the bayou of Lousiana, swings by the Guide Post to discuss his black mangrove restoration efforts, years guiding out of NOLA, the balance of conservation and trade in the recreational fishing industry and most importantly - the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
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In this episode Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge, swings by The Guide Post to talk about building a business in the recreational fishing industry, his involvement with the fight to protect our fisheries and how his commitment to conservation positively affected his business.
Click here to check out a blog from Peter entitled, "If Fishing Is How You See The World...". You can explore the Saltwater Edge more by clicking here.
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In this episode, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith and Fisheries Policy Consultant Will Poston sit down with Doug Christel.
Doug is a Fisheries Policy Analyst for NOAA Fisheries who serves as the Fisheries Lead for the Greater Atlantic Wind team. Doug joins the team to discuss everything to do with Offshore Wind from implementation and available data to the role recreational anglers can play in the development process.
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In this episode, ASGA VP Tony Friedrich is joined by long-time friend and legendary Florida fishing guide Capt. Mike Holliday. Capt. Mike has an illustrious resume of experience on Florida's waters and has first-hand experience with the rapid evolution (and in some cases, decline) of its fisheries. The duo discusses ego in fishing, connectivity between fisheries and the concept of responsible harvest - amongst other important topics.
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In this episode, the ASGA team is joined by marine conservation, hardcore angler, underwater photographer, and all-around badass waterwoman Gaelin Rosenwaks. The trio discusses what drove Gaelin to build a life around the water, her habits as an angler, the juxtaposition of being a marine conservationist and angler, and her pursuit to reconnect with one very special sperm whale.
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In this episode, Capitol Hill veteran Jean Flemma stops by the Guide Post to dive into the world of marine conservation. Jean is the Director of the Ocean Defense Initiative and brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding marine conservation and fisheries policy to this discussion - most importantly, she was one of the initial architects of the enabling legislation for the ASMFC.
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In this episode, Dr. Andy Danylchuk stops by the Guide Post to pick up some new electronics and discuss how technological innovation has changed the game in recreational fishing - from finding fish quicker to catching them more efficiently - and how a lack of regulation on this evolution poses some very interesting questions about the future of our sport.
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In this episode, Matt Seeley of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council stops by The Guide Post to talk about everything bluefish: from upcoming amendments, management timelines, how the MAFMC operates - and most importantly - why you should never lip a bluefish.
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In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller stops by the Guide Post on his way to the water to pick up some popper flies for Amberjacks and talk about fishing in North Carolina. The crew discusses the variety of the inshore and nearshore fisheries in NC, how getting involved in conservation and policy is received in the guiding culture, the future outlook for cobia and Willy's obsession with lizardfish.
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In this episode, Charles Witek and Capt. John McMurray swing by the Guide Post to discuss this week's ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting - in which the commission discussed public comments on the Amendment 7 PID - and thankfully, these two have good things to report.
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In this episode of The Guide Post, Tony and Willy review the public comments received during the Striped Bass PID process and discuss how - for the first time in a long time - we have coastwide agreement on a majority of crucial topics.
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In this episode of The Guide Post, Tony is joined by Capt. Benny Blanco, Florida fishing guide, clean water activist, and host of Guiding Flow TV, and Capt. Cody Rubner, fishing guide and marketing professional, to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of us to save America's Everglades National Park.
The crew chat about the Captains For Clean Water organization, how the Guiding Flow TV show began, a culture shift currently underway in the industry and more.
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In this episode of The Guide Post, the ASGA team is joined by Capt. Peter Fallon to react to tonight's Striped Bass Commercial Season Expansion Public Hearing hosted by Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.
The crew discusses how tonight's meeting went down, mishaps that could negatively effective public participation going forward and some digital events on the horizon you should be attending.
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In this episode of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray, Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich react to another week of public hearings and discuss how to effectively contribute in the meeting setting. The crew addresses the recent surge of menhaden commentary at striper meetings and how, with one more meeting hanging in the balance, the ASMFC is currently facing an overwhelmingly one-sided public push that can't be ignored.
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In this episode of the Guide Post, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich give their rapid reaction to the lengthy Massachusetts Striped Bass Public Hearing that took place tonight (3/18).
The duo discusses hot button topics that came up during the public comment window, including increased license fees, a proposed moratorium and the need to keep this PID process hyperfocused on the major talking points that can drive positive change.
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In the second episode of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray and Maine Board Member Capt. Kyle Shaefer stop to talk about striper fishing in their backyards, the businesses they've built on these fisheries and the first week of public hearings now in the books.
The team discusses the upcoming hearing schedule and how there is still time for you to get involved before the April 9th comment submission deadlin.e
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EP 01: Striped Bass Public Information Document Breakdown
In the inaugural episode of the Guide Post, American Saltwater Guides Association Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and VP & Policy Director Tony Friedrich sit down to discuss the current landscape of striped bass management under the ASMFC, primarily focusing on the Public Information Document (PID) that is currently circulating at the regulatory and community level.
With the first wave of public comment opportunities on the immediate horizon, there is no better time to educate yourself and fellow stakeholders while preparing for a tedious, nuanced amendment process.
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