Unfortunately, The 2024 Tunny Tournament is cancelled. We aren’t going to send people out in horrible weather. While we have been working hard with participants and our sponsors to make everything right, we were also prepping our advocates for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission (MFAC) meeting on the 17th. False albacore and
New England guides and anglers have experienced a fantastic Atlantic bonito run this season. On top of the bonito, there is also a presence of jumbo false albacore with many reports of double digit fish being more common than an anomaly. These two species have a huge impact on the
Feature Photo: Pat and Willem Berry releasing a pair of jacks off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. It is hard to scroll the “fishing side” of social media and not discover a video of a huge giant trevally experience from the Seychelles. “Geets” are one of the most enigmatic species, commanding respect
Feature Photo: Capt. Perry McDougald and angler showing off little tunny on a guide trip. Little Tunny has received big attention on the East Coast. Recently, the spotlight has been on North Carolina as the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission held another meeting with little tunny management on the docket.
Tagging programs provide a window into the lives of migratory fish. Several years ago, the American Saltwater Guides Association initiated a tagging effort through the NOAA Cooperative Tagging program built to collect data on an important but underserved species, the false albacore. NOAA Fisheries started its Cooperative Tagging program in
There are few things that pair better than tequila and tacos. Add a bunch of fishy guides and like-minded anglers to benefit conservation and you’ve got yourself a memorable night. That’s exactly what occurred in July at Estias Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor, NY. The event was hosted by Luyen
Event photos courtesy of Ricky Griffiths (@Rikyg_) Well, the Oxbow Brewing team is at it again. With dozens of acclaimed farmhouse style brews, Oxbow has been satisfying the thirsts of anglers throughout the year. However, September marks a special time of year for Oxbow that is punctuated with a one-of-a-kind
Feature Photo: Striped Bass Magic The annual migratory behavior of striped bass is incredibly impressive and often under-appreciated. Every spring, stripers navigate a geographical expanse as far south as Virginia up to the coast of Maine, crossing state boundaries, dodging a gauntlet of predators and assimilating into vastly different habitats
Fisheries management often follows a repeating pattern where action is taken only if a species trends to a critical point. ASGA aims to break this cycle while proactively contributing to data and supporting leading researchers focused on unappreciated and understudied species like false albacore and jack crevalle. At the same
Within the striped bass angling community, the Cheeky Schoolie Tournament stands as a community beacon for this sentiment, drawing enthusiasts from all corners of the country to revel in their shared passion for angling and conserving striped bass. For those not familiar, the Schoolie Tournament just completed it’s 13th successful
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