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Striking The Balance: Critical Striped Bass Decisions Loom
Striped bass management will take priority in the next month as the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday, October 23
2024 Atlantic Herring Stock Assessment: No Good News for this Critical Forage Species
A staple of the Northeast forage base and a favorite prey of bluefin tuna and striped bass, Atlantic herring remains at near historic low biomass
Showing Up Pays Off – Albie Management
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
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
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
Respect the Mighty Jack
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
Future Outlook for Striped Bass
As the albie management train storms down the tracks in North Carolina, we will step aside to process striper related happenings from the recent ASMFC
Unanimous Vote Supports Albie Management
Feature Photo: James Manning, @AnglersLens The albie community spoke up, and thanks to their efforts, we are one step closer to management in North Carolina.
Albie Supporters Made Noise in NC
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.
ASGA Coastal Pelagics Tagging Program
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
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
Guide Tales, Tacos & Tequila
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
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.
Angling Celebration in Maine
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
Motion for Maryland Menhaden
Feature Photo: A school of menhaden captured by Tim Regan Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one
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