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This week ASGA's New Hampshire Board Member Captain Peter Whelan swings by the Guide Post to tell some fish tales and talk about his recent appointment to the New England Fishery Management Council. As a guide for the past 15 years who has been actively engaged in the management process, Peter will be a strong voice for fisheries conservation and habitat protection, and we’re thrilled to see him take on this role in the coming months.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In the latest #TheGuidePost Podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Kneebone who breaks down what it will take to learn more about False Albacore. Dr. Kneebone is a research scientist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium.In this episode, Dr. Kneebone provides context for how these tagging networks operate, the operations strategy for deploying tags, efforts to minimize tagging impacts and the timeline for data recovery. Tune in to learn more about this ASGA x New England Aquarium research partnership to understand more about the movements of False Albacore and get a better understanding of post-release mortality impacts in the recreational fishery.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

After a recent discussion with captains and business owners from the Georgia coast, today Tony is joined by Capt. Tommy Derringer who is located just over the border south in St. Augustine, Florida.The two discuss the status of redfish in North Florida, the dynamics of this amazing fishery, the guide culture in the area and what the future looks like for this angling community. This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In the latest episode of The Guide Post, Willy and Will sit down with Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Member Dr. Michelle Duval to discuss the recently approved Harvest Control Rule, which will change the way managers set recreational measures for black sea bass, summer flounder, scup, and bluefish. Dr. Duval, who has an extensive background in fisheries ecology and recreational fisheries issues, describes what the traditional process looked like and how the approved approach will operate.The concept of the Harvest Control Year, and efforts to get it implemented quickly, have generated a lot of buzz and controversy in recent months. We certainly had our concerns, and still have several that remain unaddressed—namely, will the Harvest Control Rule work as intended, or will it increase the risk of overfishing and unsustainably managed fisheries? Follow along to learn more about what exactly the Harvest Control Rule is and what it might mean for the management of these four critical species.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Capt. Chad Dubose stops by The Guide Post to discuss a community movement gaining momentum to reassess and reform current recreational harvest limits for red drum in Georgia. The opportunity for Georgia anglers and captains to submit their public input closes on June 24th. To access the survey and make your voice heard, click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner catch up after a weekend on Cape Cod organizing the Inaugural Striped Bass Symposium. The duo discuss the future rollout for Symposium coverage, some fishing on the Cape and cliche travel stories from the east coast.

In this episode, Ross Boucek of Bonefish Tarpon Trust stops by the Guide Post to discuss BTT's recent campaign to protect permit spawning aggregations in the Florida Keys. Ross and Tony discuss the similarities between permit and other fisheries management fights, as well as how BTT is bringing science to the fight to protect these iconic flats fish. BTT's film "Pathway to Permit" in collaboration with Costa Sunglasses will be released this summer.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The episode you've all been waiting for: Tony, Willy and Capt. John McMurray breakdown what happened during the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board's meeting to approve Amendment 7.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Tony is joined by Mike Woods, the chairman of the Board for the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and ASGA's policy consultant Will Poston to discuss what went down in the Amendment 7 Public Comment Process - including public comment numbers and the initial outlook for the future of Striped Bass on the east coast.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Tony and Peter draw the winners of the Striped Bass Public Comment Raffle (listed below) and send a quick thank you to everyone who made their voices heard in the Amendment 7 Public Comment process.Winners:Costa Pair #1: Jason MooreCosta Pair #2: Ben BurnsSWE $250 Gift Certificate: Ben WhalleySimms Pro Dry Suit: Wesley PhillipsThis podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the ASGA Amendment 7 for Striped Bass campaign. As we await the latest on the striper front, ASGA's Willy Goldsmith sits down with Greg Vespe, Executive Director of RISAA to discuss tautog. While blackfish are a little less "postcard pretty", they have become a big contributor to New England angling culture. Listen to Greg discuss their past wins on the tautog conservation front and what can be learned from their fight for preventative management.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller (a council member of the South Atlantic Council) and ASGA's VP Tony Friedrich sit down to talk about a topic that makes some wary of speaking up: how heavily are public comments considered and what makes an effective public comment. The duo chop it up on best practices for public comments and provide some bonus striper-related discussion as well.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The 2022 NOAA Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit just wrapped up today. There was a heavy ASGA presence at the two-day event that happens every four years. We caught up with some of the ASGA team members as they left to get their initial reactions. ______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides AssociationHide

There was a heavy ASGA presence at this week's Recreational Saltwater Fisheries Summit hosted by NOAA. We caught up with some of the team as they left the 2-Day event to hear their initial feedback from the event and their outlook going forward.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides AssociationHide

Join us at Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington this Wednesday!Doors open at 6:30 pm. The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. Watch striped bass films, learn more about the Amendment 7 process, enjoy a cold one and win gear from the best conservation-minded brands in the business. How could a Wednesday night get any better?We'll see you at Six Harbors soon! Don't miss out, sign up at linktr.ee/asga.The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. MAXIMUM ONE HUNDRED ATTENDEES PER EVENT.Note that all local and state business health regulations will be followed. We'll see you guys on the road!

If you have Instagram or Facebook and associate yourself with salty outdoorsmen, you have probably seen a video filmed on the Chesapeake Bay that has gone viral within the striped bass and fishing space. As these posts harbor a lot of polarizing dialogue surrounding what appeared to be a load of large, breeder striped bass trapped within a seine net pinned to a commercial vessel for "multiple days", we decided to reach out to the anglers who saw and reported the incident.Brennan and Chris used sound judgment and honorable confidence to call in the situation to Maryland DNR and stopped by the podcast to provide an eyewitness account of the disturbing big-bass situation.To see the original video, you can click here or head to @bthompson_12 on Instagram.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.The final installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Conservation Equivalency.#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.The third installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Rebuilding Plans.#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.The second installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Recreational Release Mortality#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

Understanding the options and sub-options available in Amendment 7 is difficult and cumbersome. That's why our ASGA team has gathered to make a brief yet comprehensive series breaking down each section of A7. In addition to this podcast series, ASGA will also be releasing a comprehensive PDF breakdown in the coming days to help further digest the depth of A7.The first installment of the Understanding Amendment 7 Series focuses on Management Triggers.#Amendment7 #BetterBusinessThroughConservation

Hey everyone! ASGA's Tony Friedrich here to let you know that the ASGA roadshow rolls on! We had a packed house at our first two events. Thank you Maine and Rhode Island for showing love and bringing great energy! Our community's passion and commitment to protecting our fisheries and coastal ecosystems is truly remarkable. The next stop on the Road Show tour is Marshfield, MA on Wednesday, March 9th. If you reside within, or close to, the commonwealth - come join us for a drink at Stellwagon Beer Company! Attendees will enjoy striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community, good brews, and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded fishing businesses. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are FREE - but you MUST RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends!The first 25 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. MAXIMUM ONE HUNDRED ATTENDEES PER EVENT You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga Note that all local and state business health regulations will be followed. We'll see you guys on the road!

In this episode, the first winner of our collaborative stakeholder engagement campaign with Costa Sunglasses is announced. Tony & Willy answer Robert Young's question, "how does the average angler get more involved?".Want to win a pair of Costa Sunglasses and learn more about your role in fisheries management? You can learn more about the contest below!Costa Sunglasses continues to lead the movement to inspire and support outdoorsmen and women to engage in the management and conservation of our watery world. That's why we've partnered with Costa to build a new challenge that rewards YOU for engaging in your fisheries!The Guide Post Podcast Challenge is simple: ask questions, win gear. Submit your questions and comments to the team through one of the following outlets and if it gets answers on a GP episode, you're going to win a brand new pair of shades from Costa. All questions are encouraged, regardless of your stance on the topic or level of understanding.Option A: Submit your questions via social media. You can find us on Instagram @saltwaterguidesassociation or our Facebook page, American Saltwater Guides Association.Option B: Email your questions to [email protected] look forward to hearing from you! #BetterBusinessThroughConservationThis podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Amendment 7 was approved for public comment Wednesday afternoon. For all those who want striped bass on the road to recovery, it was a win. In fact, instead of constantly fending off attempts to weaken management, we can now go on the offense and strengthen core conservation measures. In this episode, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray stops by to break down what happened at this week's meeting and what's next on the agenda to drive serious, long-term positive change for the management of striped bass.______________________Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Amendment 7 was approved for public comment Wednesday afternoon. For all those who want striped bass on the road to recovery, it was a win .In fact, instead of constantly fending off attempts to weaken management, we can now go on the offense and strengthen core conservation measures. In this episode, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray and VP Tony Friedrich break down what happened at this week's meeting and what we need to focus on next to drive serious, long-term positive change for our striped bass.______________________Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

FILMED BEFORE THIS WEEK'S STRIPED BASS BOARD MEETING: In this episode of The Guide Post, renowned fly tier Ben Whalley and Capt. Peter Fallon, both residents of the northernmost range of our migratory coastal striped bass, stop by to talk about their professions, their love for our striped fish and how advocacy integrates into their personal and professional lives.______________________Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.______________________This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Join us on the road: The American Saltwater Guides Association is heading to a town near you! Each stop on tour will feature a private showing of striped bass films, discussions that foster learning and community unification, good brews and epic raffles from premium, conservation-minded businesses in the fishing industry.The first ASGA Road Show stop is Oxbow Brewing in Portland, Maine! Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm.RSVP to reserve spots for you and your fishing friends! The first 50 RSVPs for each event will receive a special door prize. You can sign up at linktr.ee/asga.

This is your chance to step behind the camera of one of the fasting trending shows on Waypoint TV. The ASGA team was humbled by the opportunity to collaborate with Capt. Benny Blanco on an episode of his show, Guiding Flow TV. The premise of the episode was simple: two Florida keys flats guides travel north to Boston to explore the connection between two corners of our country through one single link in the food chain, a crucial forage fish - menhaden.In this episode of The Guide Post Podcast, Tony is joined by Capt. Benny Blanco and fellow show guest Capt. Brandon Cyr of Key West. The trio talks about community connections at scale, fisheries trends in the keys and some fun behind-the-scenes stories from filming the show.To watch the full ASGA x GFTV show “Critical Migrations: Menhaden” click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Costa Sunglasses continues to lead the movement to inspire and support outdoorsmen and women to engage in the management and conservation of our watery world. That's why we've partnered with Costa to build a new challenge that rewards YOU for engaging in your fisheries!The Guide Post Podcast Challenge is simple: ask questions, win gear. Submit your questions and comments to the team through one of the following outlets and if it gets answers on a GP episode, you're going to win a brand new pair of shades from Costa. All questions are encouraged, regardless of your stance on the topic or level of understanding.Option A: Submit your questions via social media. You can find us on Instagram @saltwaterguidesassociation or our Facebook page, American Saltwater Guides Association.Option B: Email your questions to [email protected] look forward to hearing from you! #BetterBusinessThroughConservationThis podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

As ASGA's Tony Friedrich aptly states at the start of this episode, Charlie Witek is one of the most knowledgable anglers and conservationists on the front lines of the striped bass management war. In this episode, Charlie and Tony break down the east coast striper's rollercoaster history, how we as a community have already had an effect on the Amendment 7 process and what we all need to do this spring to capitalize on our subtle momentum.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In the final episode of what has amounted to be an eventful year of fisheries management activity (or lack thereof), Tony and Willy are joined by ASGA NC Board Member Capt. Tom Roller to chop up the good, the ugly and the unknown as we count down the clock on 2021.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from the ASGA Team!This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

On this episode of The Guide Post, ASGA's own Tony Friedrich is joined by policy consultant Will Poston and feature guest Carl LoBue. Carl is the Ocean Program Director for The Nature Conservancy in NY. Carl’s focus is on protecting and restoring marine surface water quality and estuarine habitats, improving the sustainability of marine fisheries, and on enabling coexistence of vulnerable and valuable ocean resources with existing and emerging human activities such as offshore energy development. The trio break down some interesting efforts to piggyback enhanced fish and marine life habitat onto rapidly developing offshore wind resource projects by incorporating nature-based design principles.You can learn. more about these offshore wind turbine projects by heading to the ASGA LinkTree.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Management of highly migratory species that swim across national boundaries combines the challenges of fisheries management with the complexities of international negotiations. In the most recent episode of The Guide Post, ASGA's Willy Goldsmith sits down with Rick Weber, owner of South Jersey Marina and seasoned veteran of meetings of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, or ICCAT.Listen as they discuss the difficulties of building consensus among dozens of nations, the balance between effective conservation and a level playing field, and the outcomes of November’s ICCAT meeting regarding management measures for Western Atlantic bluefin tuna and North Atlantic shortfin mako sharks.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Peter Jenkins owner of the Saltwater Edge stops by the podcast to talk about his recent testimony at the State House regarding shoreline access in Rhode Island.Tony and Peter break down the potential power of a unified recreational angling community, the difficulty of unification, political representation and how successful conservation efforts in upper-level politics share a bi-partisan history.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The team needed a little time to take a deep breath and digest what unfolded at last month’s Striped Bass board meeting (the initial rapid reaction recording was a little too spirited to go to air). After a brief and necessary reset, the second season of The Guide Post podcast is officially live!Join the Willy, Tony and guest Capt. John McMurray as they reset the stage for the current state of the striped bass management timeline after the last Striped Bass Board Meeting put a wrench in the previously expected calendar.#TheGuidePostPresented by @costasunglasses

In this episode, Tony and Willy break down the major topics on the table for Amendment 7 and what we should all be wary of in regards to the upcoming Striped Bass Board meeting.Did you enjoy Season 1 of the podcast? Leave us an honest review on iTunes or Spotify to help us reach new listeners and improve our production.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Willy sits down with Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to discuss their current research to update our understanding of how many striped bass survive after release—and what managers and anglers can do to increase post-release survival. The trio discuss what a day of “scientific fishing” looks like and what the DMF team is seeing so far in their multi-year study.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

Capt. Dustin Pack swings by the Guide Post to give the raw facts behind what happened in Tampa Bay this year with the Piney Point phosphate mine spill and national news-worthy red tide that shocked Florida's west coast.To learn more about Tampa Bay Waterkeeper and their fight to protect the bay and hold polluters accountable, click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, ASGA VP Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner are joined by Capt. Billy Rotne, a multi-decade fishing guide on Mosquito Lagoon. Amongst his many other hobbies outside helping anglers catch trophy redfish, Billy is a coral grower and self-proclaimed marine science nerd. Billy has watched the state of the once "Redfish Capital of the World" Mosquito Lagoon change in recent decades and gives listeners the inside track into the "who, what, when, where, and why" of the current state of Mosquito Lagoon's redfish population.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

The new Executive Director of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Lucas Bissett, previously a 10+ year guide in the bayou of Lousiana, swings by the Guide Post to discuss his black mangrove restoration efforts, years guiding out of NOLA, the balance of conservation and trade in the recreational fishing industry and most importantly - the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.To learn more about AFFTA you can click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge, swings by The Guide Post to talk about building a business in the recreational fishing industry, his involvement with the fight to protect our fisheries and how his commitment to conservation positively affected his business.Click here to check out a blog from Peter entitled, "If Fishing Is How You See The World...". You can explore the Saltwater Edge more by clicking here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith and Fisheries Policy Consultant Will Poston sit down with Doug Christel. Doug is a Fisheries Policy Analyst for NOAA Fisheries who serves as the Fisheries Lead for the Greater Atlantic Wind team. Doug joins the team to discuss everything to do with Offshore Wind from implementation and available data to the role recreational anglers can play in the development process.Resources for topics discussed in this podcast:BOEM SiteNOAA Wind SiteCouncil Wind Site Socioeconomic Impact ReportsThis podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, ASGA VP Tony Friedrich is joined by long-time friend and legendary Florida fishing guide Capt. Mike Holliday. Capt. Mike has an illustrious resume of experience on Florida's waters and has first-hand experience with the rapid evolution (and in some cases, decline) of its fisheries. The duo discusses ego in fishing, connectivity between fisheries and the concept of responsible harvest - amongst other important topics.To learn more about Capt. Mike and get out on the water, click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, the ASGA team is joined by marine conservation, hardcore angler, underwater photographer, and all-around badass waterwoman Gaelin Rosenwaks. The trio discusses what drove Gaelin to build a life around the water, her habits as an angler, the juxtaposition of being a marine conservationist and angler, and her pursuit to reconnect with one very special sperm whale.To learn more about Gaelin and her film Finding Physty, click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Capitol Hill veteran Jean Flemma stops by the Guide Post to dive into the world of marine conservation. Jean is the Director of the Ocean Defense Initiative and brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding marine conservation and fisheries policy to this discussion - most importantly, she was one of the initial architects of the enabling legislation for the ASMFC.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Dr. Andy Danylchuk stops by the Guide Post to pick up some new electronics and discuss how technological innovation has changed the game in recreational fishing - from finding fish quicker to catching them more efficiently - and how a lack of regulation on this evolution poses some very interesting questions about the future of our sport.To check out the full research paper referenced, you can click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Matt Seeley of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council stops by The Guide Post to talk about everything bluefish: from upcoming amendments, management timelines, how the MAFMC operates - and most importantly - why you should never lip a bluefish.To learn more about Matt and the Council, you can click here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller stops by the Guide Post on his way to the water to pick up some popper flies for Amberjacks and talk about fishing in North Carolina. The crew discusses the variety of the inshore and nearshore fisheries in NC, how getting involved in conservation and policy is received in the guiding culture, the future outlook for cobia and Willy's obsession with lizardfish.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association