After years of data pouring in from The Albie Project, advocacy, persistence, and support from our dedicated community, we’re excited to share a major win for false albacore: the first management effort for the species has been approved. Today, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (NCMFC) narrowly passed a proposed
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
ASGA Launches “The Jack Project” in Collaboration with Florida International University, Mississippi State University and the Lower Keys Guides Association Building off the Successful Albie Project, ASGA Looks to Uncover Key Migration and Population Connectivity Data of Jack Crevalle from The Carolinas to Texas Stuart, Florida – February 18, 2025
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
In January, Louisiana experienced an unprecedented winter storm that shattered long standing snowfall records across the state. On January 21st, Baton Rouge recorded 7.6 inches of snow, marking the city’s snowiest day since records began in 1892. New Orleans also saw its snowiest day on record, with up to 10
In the latest episode of the Guide Post Podcast, we shift gears from fisheries policy and conservation to the world of small business and entrepreneurship in the fishing industry. ASGA’s Captain Cody Rubner sits down with Zack Richardson, founder of Zack’s Custom Rods, to talk about how he turned a
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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