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Understanding Migratory Jack Crevalle
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
Calling Cobia Anglers: Addendum II
Cobia have built a loyal following of anglers along the Atlantic Coast, especially with the evolving community of anglers obsessed with the sight-fishing opportunities the
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
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
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
Mathematics of Menhaden
Feature Photo: Osprey in Flight After Catching a Menhaden Fish – Abeselom Zerit Menhaden are often referred to as the most important fish in the sea, and for good
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
ASMFC Spring 2024 Meeting Recap
ASMFC Spring 2024 Meeting Recap: Striped Bass Release-Mortality Work Group, Acoustic Menhaden Survey, and Cobia Draft Addendum II. Feature Photo – Captain Brian Kelley releasing
Conservationist of the Year: Peter Jenkins
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
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
What to Watch for: ASMFC Spring Meeting
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) will gather in Arlington, Virginia this week for the 2024 Spring Meeting. As always, we are closely watching several
Talkin’ Striped Bass Spawn Dynamics
Consistent spawning production is paramount to a fishery’s long-term health. Many environmental factors are suspected to impact annual spawning production, and understanding these effects is
Veteran Florida Guides Concerned About False Albacore
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
Albie Project Year 2: Results & Migration Insights
Feature Image: A false albacore being landed off Jupiter Florida by the Cheeky Fishing team, a multi-year sponsor of this research effort. The latest results
Cobia Anglers Collaborate with Manta Ray Researchers
Feature Photo: “Best Practices for Fishing Cobia Around Manta Rays” The Florida Manta Project is a pioneering initiative aimed at understanding and conserving the enigmatic
Maryland Playing Games with Striper Regulations
We caught this article a few days ago. Here’s the summary: Maryland striped bass commercial fishermen and the “harvest centric” charter-for-hires are fighting the latest