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Albie Management in Massachusetts

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

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The Right to Fish in Florida: Amendment 2

It can be difficult to keep up with what is going on in the world of fisheries and marine policy across state lines. Thankfully, our guides and advocate members keep a finger on the pulse and keep us in the fight. Recently, there has been a lot of attention to the

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ASMFC Summer 2024 Meeting Recap

Feature Photo: A school of menahden captured by Tim Regan. The fisheries space has been busy since the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Summer Meeting concluded last week. The ASGA team has been all over the map, involved with Mid-Atlantic Council meeting, North Carolina False Albacore Rulemaking, and expanding our cooperative

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Round 2: Albie Comment Period

Feature Photo Credit: Capt. John Mauser Our beloved little speedsters need your voice again. False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February, we saw big wins for little tunny. You can learn more about that by clicking here.

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Curious Case of Eel Pond Bass

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

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Schoolie 2024: Striper Community Celebration

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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Louisiana Drum: New Regulations Inbound

Guest Blog: Mario Campo Feature Photo: Capt. Ron Ratliff with the bull release. (Costa “Hooked On: Redfish” Film) Next Thursday, June 20, 2024 marks an important day for Louisiana fisheries as new management for red drum are set to go into effect. The regulations passed by the Louisiana legislature are

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Weekend Fish & Film Experience in Atlantic City

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

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Science Takes Center Stage on Cape Cod

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

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Better Data for Bluefish: Get Involved!

Feature Photo: Mike Querfeld with a low-light shot of a yellow-eyed devil before the release. Credit: Drew Sommo The American Saltwater Guides Association has teamed up the GotOne! App to help fill crucial data gaps for Bluefish. The Association is now calling on the recreational fishing community to contribute catch

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