The Guide Post

In this episode, Charles Witek and Capt. John McMurray swing by the Guide Post to discuss this week's ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting - in which the commission discussed public comments on the Amendment 7 PID - and thankfully, these two have good things to report.Do you want to dive into public comment the numbers? Click here for the full breakdown.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 of The Guide Post, Tony and Willy review the public comments received during the Striped Bass PID process and discuss how - for the first time in a long time - we have coastwide agreement on a majority of crucial topics.Do you want to dive into the numbers? Click here for the full breakdown.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 of The Guide Post, Tony is joined by Capt. Benny Blanco, Florida fishing guide, clean water activist, and host of Guiding Flow TV, and Capt. Cody Rubner, fishing guide and marketing professional, to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of us to save America's Everglades National Park.The crew chat about the Captains For Clean Water organization, how the Guiding Flow TV show began, a culture shift currently underway in the industry and more.Do your part to save the Everglades. Click here to learn more.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 of The Guide Post, the ASGA team is joined by Capt. Peter Fallon to react to tonight's Striped Bass Commercial Season Expansion Public Hearing hosted by Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.The crew discusses how tonight's meeting went down, mishaps that could negatively effective public participation going forward and some digital events on the horizon you should be attending.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 of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray, Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich react to another week of public hearings and discuss how to effectively contribute in the meeting setting. The crew addresses the recent surge of menhaden commentary at striper meetings and how, with one more meeting hanging in the balance, the ASMFC is currently facing an overwhelmingly one-sided public push that can't be ignored.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 of the Guide Post, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich give their rapid reaction to the lengthy Massachusetts Striped Bass Public Hearing that took place tonight (3/18).The duo discusses hot button topics that came up during the public comment window, including increased license fees, a proposed moratorium and the need to keep this PID process hyperfocused on the major talking points that can drive positive change.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 second episode of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray and Maine Board Member Capt. Kyle Shaefer stop to talk about striper fishing in their backyards, the businesses they've built on these fisheries and the first week of public hearings now in the books.The team discusses the upcoming hearing schedule and how there is still time for you to get involved before the April 9th comment submission deadlin.eThis podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

EP 01: Striped Bass Public Information Document BreakdownIn the inaugural episode of the Guide Post, American Saltwater Guides Association Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and VP & Policy Director Tony Friedrich sit down to discuss the current landscape of striped bass management under the ASMFC, primarily focusing on the Public Information Document (PID) that is currently circulating at the regulatory and community level.With the first wave of public comment opportunities on the immediate horizon, there is no better time to educate yourself and fellow stakeholders while preparing for a tedious, nuanced amendment process.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