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The Science of Fish Tagging: Everything Advocates Should Know
The American Saltwater Guides Association was formed because there was a lack of a unifying voice for fisheries conservation that prioritized resource-first management. Our model
Your Voice Matters: How To Comment in Fisheries Conversations
To the uninitiated, stepping into the fisheries policy space can feel daunting. Many “first timers” can relate. They’re drawn to this world through their passion
Circus Comes to Town: Striped Bass Board Meeting Recap
Feature Photo: A crew chasing a blitz in the fog from the movie Hard Lined. Yesterday, the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board hosted a six-hour
2024 ASMFC Annual Meeting Preview
The Striped Bass Board Meeting on Wednesday will review the results of the stock assessment update. Technical Committee conclusions (or lack thereof) and Board decisions
Next Step for Albie Conservation: Join the Discussion on October 30th
The state of North Carolina is making a significant move toward conserving our beloved false albacore. Known to recreational anglers as “little tunny,” this lightning-fast,
Virginia Isn’t For Lovers: Poor Year of Juvenile Stripers in VA
Feature Photo: A Healthy Striped Bass landed by Capt. Brian Kelly & his anglers. It appears that the old motto “Virginia is for lovers” didn’t
A Sobering Reality: Six Consecutive Years of Poor Spawning for Striped Bass
As the fishing community grapples with the future of striped bass, a sobering reality persists: the species now faces six consecutive years of failed spawning.
Striking The Balance: Critical Striped Bass Decisions Loom
Striped bass management will take priority in the next month as the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday, October 23
2024 Atlantic Herring Stock Assessment: No Good News for this Critical Forage Species
A staple of the Northeast forage base and a favorite prey of bluefin tuna and striped bass, Atlantic herring remains at near historic low biomass
Showing Up Pays Off – Albie Management
Unfortunately, The 2024 Tunny Tournament is cancelled. We aren’t going to send people out in horrible weather. While we have been working hard with participants and
Albie Management in Massachusetts
New England guides and anglers have experienced a fantastic Atlantic bonito run this season. On top of the bonito, there is also a presence of
The Right to Fish in Florida: Amendment 2
It can be difficult to keep up with what is going on in the world of fisheries and marine policy across state lines. Thankfully, our
Respect the Mighty Jack
Feature Photo: Pat and Willem Berry releasing a pair of jacks off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. It is hard to scroll the “fishing side” of social
Future Outlook for Striped Bass
As the albie management train storms down the tracks in North Carolina, we will step aside to process striper related happenings from the recent ASMFC
Unanimous Vote Supports Albie Management
Feature Photo: James Manning, @AnglersLens The albie community spoke up, and thanks to their efforts, we are one step closer to management in North Carolina.
Albie Supporters Made Noise in NC
Feature Photo: Capt. Perry McDougald and angler showing off little tunny on a guide trip. Little Tunny has received big attention on the East Coast.