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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...

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. ______________________ Join us o...

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...

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 l...

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 o...

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 s...

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! This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on...

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 valu...

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...

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-...

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 th...

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. Did you enjoy Season 1 of the podcast? Leave us an honest review on iTunes or Spotify to help us reach new listeners and improve our production. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to stay...

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 fa...

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

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 an...

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....

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...

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 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 harv...

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. To learn more abou...

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. This podcast is pres...

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. To check out the full research paper refer...

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. To learn more about Matt and the Council, you can click here . This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social...

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. Thi...

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. Do you want to dive into public comment the numbers? Click here for the full breakdown. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses....