Photo Credit: Carter Abramson | Trevor Johnson Every now and then, we encounter something so profoundly out of touch that it surprises even us. Monday was one of those days. Redfish in Louisiana are in trouble again. Can you imagine a world where big redfish will be harvested again in
This past weekend, ASGA proudly sponsored the Dirty Carp Tournament in Louisiana — and no, you didn’t misread that. Our team supported and participated in a tournament that lacked any presence of reds, trout or jacks on the leaderboard. Saturday’s rowdy event was a good old-fashioned carp rodeo, and we loved every muddy, tail-slapping
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
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
As we step into 2025, we’re proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of our partnership with the GotOne app and its community of data-driven anglers. This collaboration has not only fostered a deeper connection between anglers and fisheries science, but also demonstrated the transformative power of citizen science in sustainable
Cover Photo: The beauty of a redfish tail captured by the Dorsal Outdoors crew. ASGA is thrilled to announce an exciting new series under The Guide Post Podcast umbrella titled: The Angling Economy. This series dives into the critical connection between economics and fisheries management, offering fresh perspectives on how
Feature Photo: The details of a migratory striped bass landed during its migration back to Maryland waters. Photo: Mike Querfeld Win for Striped Bass Conservation: Court Upholds ASMFC Regulations On December 11, 2024, a significant development in marine conservation unfolded as the Richmond Court delivered its highly anticipated ruling regarding
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