Consistent spawning production is paramount to a fishery’s long-term health. Many environmental factors are suspected to impact annual spawning production, and understanding these effects is crucial for conserving this fishery. For Atlantic striped bass, the right conditions are linked to high flows, a cool spring and a moderate temperature rise
The American Saltwater Guides Association Partners with GotOne to Further Data Collection in Ongoing Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Study of Release Mortality of Striped Bass Collaboration with the GotOne Mobile App Enables Anglers Everywhere to Contribute to Fishery Management Studies and Better Assess Population Distribution and Release Mortality Washington,
Event photos courtesy of Ricky Griffiths. It takes a certain level of intuition, commitment and resolve to get good at catching one species of fish. It takes another level of these attributes plus a pinch of creativity and craziness to master multiple species across fresh and saltwater. The Oxbow All
Guest Blog: Blane Chocklett A few angling opportunities anchor my annual fishing calendar, notably pre-spawn smallmouth and the spring migrations for tarpon and striped bass. I’ve been fortunate to chase the latter throughout their entire migratory range. One of my favorite stops along this journey is Cape Cod. The Cape
After the last ASMFC public hearing for striped bass management emergency action, the team hopped on The Guide Post podcast to break down their experiences attending the series of digital meetings. In this episode – EP#102 available on Spotify and iTunes – ASGA’s Tony Friedrich and Captain Cody Rubner tossed
This blog is going to be long. I hate long blogs. It wouldn’t be fair to all of you if we cut corners on this one. So, grab a coffee and get ready for a big download. Let’s set the stage for this blog. The ASGA team was at the
The people have spoken. “Dear ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board, Below are the public comment results for Addendum 1 as recorded at yesterday’s AP meeting. The next move is yours. Sincerely, The Striped Bass Community.” Attend the ASMFC 2023 Winter Meeting to see how Striped Bass Managers respond to an
Conservation advocates won the fight…now what? By Capt. John McMurray, President Last week the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met to finalize Amendment 7 to the Striped Bass Management Plan. In the spirit of optimism, it’s hard not to acknowledge a surprisingly good outcome. I mean, without a doubt,
By Tony Friedrich Vice President/Policy Director By now you have probably heard the podcasts, seen the infographic, and read the first blog describing our positions on Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. This is where we get into the “why.” We didn’t
Get Involved: Public Comment Deadline is April 15, 2022 By Tony Friedrich Vice President/Policy Director This blog will detail everything you need to know about commenting on draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. We cannot emphasize enough that this your last chance
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