Do you remember your driver’s test? How nervous were you when the instructor pulled out the clipboard and you checked your mirrors five times? There is a very similar dynamic when commercial boats have observers on board. As an aspiring driver, you will put that blinker on ahead of time,
Photo Credit: Graham Tayloe Big Win for Redfish in Alabama Huge news from the Marine Resource Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Updated saltwater creel limits now reflect a more conservation-minded approach for redfish in Alabama state waters. The new regulations were signed into
Header Photo: Camden Spear Over the past several years, ASGA has consistently championed science-based, precautionary management of Atlantic striped bass to ensure the long-term sustainability of this iconic fishery. Recognizing the current status of the fishery, ASGA has actively supported management measures aimed at reducing fishing mortality and rebuilding this
Photo Credit: Carter Abramson | Trevor Johnson Every now and then, we encounter something so profoundly out of touch that it surprises even us. Monday was one of those days. Redfish in Louisiana are in trouble again. Can you imagine a world where big redfish will be harvested again in
This morning, the Connecticut Environment Committee held a hearing on House Bill 6248, a bill that proposed a complete moratorium for striped bass fishing on the lower Housatonic River. We’re relieved to report that the bill is “dead in the water”—and rightfully so. For those not yet aware, H.B. 6248
Photo Credit: A striper released in Connecticut waters, courtesy of Mike Querfeld. Connecticut House Bill 6248 (2025 session), introduced by Brandon Chafee from Middletown, proposes to close the lower Housatonic River to striped bass fishing starting in 2026. This legislation, not initiated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is a
Feature Photo Credit: Rex Messing and the SIMMS team fishing with Captain Jaime Boyle Albie and Atlantic bonito lovers in the Commonwealth have reason to cheer. The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is taking bold steps to protect false albacore and Atlantic bonito—two iconic species that light up the
Feature Photo Credit: Capt. John Mauser Our beloved little speedsters need your voice once more time. False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February 2024, we saw big wins for little tunny. You can learn more about that
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is leading the way with a conservation-minded proposal aimed at safeguarding the largest spawning fish in our coastwide striped bass fishery. This action could not only protect critical cohorts of the stock but also mark a paradigm shift in management priorities along the
In the latest episode of The Guide Post Podcast, guest host Nick Jones had the privilege of connecting with Keith Rose-Innes, a pioneer in global fly fishing and voice for conservation. Keith, who joined the pod from Johannesburg, South Africa, shared his journey from early exposure to fishing in South
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