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
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: 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
Nestled in the heart of Darien, Connecticut, The Compleat Angler has been a cornerstone of the local fishing community since 1983. This fly shop is more than just a retail location; it’s a community hub for anglers of all levels. Known for its knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service, the
Feature Photo: Austin Green Photography The fishing community lost an icon earlier this month. ASGA was deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Popovics, a legend whose impact on fly fishing extends far beyond the revolutionary flies he created. Popovics wasn’t just an innovator—he was a mentor and a community
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 follows three core principles to drive change: Science, Education and Advocacy. Sound science is the foundation of everything we do. High-quality data is imperative to
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