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
This Saturday June 8th, The Seed Beer will host “Home Waters”, an event in collaboration with Island Fly to benefit the American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA). This event represents a shared community commitment by anglers, guides and local businesses to promote better business through conservation. The event will take place
On Friday, May 17th, members of the saltwater angling community converged for a day of fisheries science, the latest research and thoughtful discussions about the future of our fisheries. ASGA hosted its second Fisheries Science Symposium in partnership with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. The day was structured
We’re incredibly proud to announce that ASGA Chairman Peter Jenkins has been named the 2024 Simms x Fly Fisherman Conservationist of the Year. “Jenks,” as many of you know him, brings a level of unmatched energy and creates a welcoming atmosphere that inspires countless individuals to get involved in conservation. Our Association would not
While the ASGA team is extremely proud of the community we’re building with the Guide Post Podcast, we would be remiss not to show love to other industry-leading podcasts that we respect and draw inspiration from. The MillHouse Podcast sits at the top tier of that list. Andy Mill, a
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