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

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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 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...

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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 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...

Better Business - Mike Hogan, Founder, Hogy Lures The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay up t...

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 los...

Better Business - Frank-Paul King, President, Temple Fork Outfitters The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on...

Better Business - Craig Cantelmo, Field Manager, Van Staal The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to...

Better Business - Wes Seigler, Founder & President, SEIGLER Reels The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on...

Better Business - Richard Nicoletti, Account Manager, Cortland Line The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on S...

Better Business - Joe Gugino, Conservation & Community Partnerships Manager The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives in focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Foll...

Better Business - Diane Bristol, VP of Culture & Community for Simms The #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Podcast Series is designed to give business owners and brand representatives a moment on the mic to discuss what conservation means to their business, current initiatives that have their focus and their outlook in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses...

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 t...

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...

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 t...