The Guide Post

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 t...

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.

**AUDIO ONLY** FULL VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE BY CLICKING HERE Recorded in Spring 2022 at the ASGA Striped Bass Symposium. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

**AUDIO ONLY** FULL VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE BY CLICKING HERE 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. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

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the pollution of 1+ million gallons of nuclear waste into Cape Cod Bay during the decommissioning process for an outdated nuclear powerplant in Plymouth, MA.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...

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 f...

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. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events! Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociation Facebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Exciting news and data updates from The Albie Project! This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events! Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociation Facebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

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 wa...

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. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow AS...

This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events! Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociation Facebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

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 i...

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 . #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

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. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events! Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociation Facebook =...

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...

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...

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 h...

Sign on to support the #TheAlbieProject today! The official letter sign-on is available here . This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events! Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociation Facebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

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 epi...

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. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to...

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. Fro...

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 Frazie...