One number has quietly shaped striped bass management for nearly 30 years: 9% release mortality. As of summer 2026, the Striped Bass stock assessment benchmark process is in full swing and the implications of release mortality estimates have never been greater. The following blog examines the science behind catch-and-release mortality,
Photo: J. Gao If you caught the conversations in Episode 212 of “The Guide Post Podcast” and our previous blog “Striper Fishing is Incredible!” Says Menhaden Advocates, this follow-up post breaks down the perversive and baseless “stripers are dependent on menhaden” talking point. In serious fishery management conversations, there’s no room for fantasy
ASMFC Summer Meeting – August 4–6, 2026 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meets in Arlington August 4-6 for its Summer Meeting. Several boards will convene, but a handful of agenda items will shape management decisions for years. Here is a detailed breakdown of what matters most for fisheries conservation
Header Photo Credit: Sean Cobelli Media Spend enough time on social media during the 2026 striped bass migration and you’ll inevitably consume a dominant narrative: the striped bass fishing is better than it’s ever been! Massive trophy fish are being landed from New Jersey to Maine. Anglers are touting their
“What I once saw with my own eyes, and fished every day, is so far gone that when I tell stories about it, it feels like I’m talking about something that happened 100 years ago. Anyone who has fished here for a minimum of 10 years can tell you there’s
UPDATE AS OF 05/14/2026: The proposed rule mentioned below passed on a 5-2-2- vote and will continue on track to becoming law in North Carolina. Thank you to the hundreds of advocates who submitted public comments! The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is taking a clear, common-sense step forward at
The Connecticut Senate Has a Powerful Opportunity to Protect Striped Bass Before Session Ends. The striped bass fight never stops. Right now, the Connecticut Senate has a bipartisan piece of legislation ready to go. Raised Bill 5333 is sitting on the Senate calendar. The bill has already passed the House and
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission holds its Spring Meeting this week. The quarterly gathering runs from Monday, May 4th through Wednesday, May 6th in Arlington, Virginia. ASMFC is the interstate board that sets the rules for menhaden, striped bass, red drum, and a dozen other species we advocate for
Photo: A tailing redfish captured by Capt. Ty Hibbs. If you find yourself sitting at the boat ramp or in the office trying to figure out what the heck is going on in Louisiana right now, this blog should help ease your mind. While not littered with beautiful drone imagery
Feature Photos: Rex Messing & the Simms Fishing Team Next Tuesday, February 17th, at 5:00 PM, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) is holding a final public comment period before rulemaking on new regulations for false albacore and Atlantic bonito. This is a pivotal moment to maintain management momentum for two undervalued and
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