The Guide Post

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

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