Best American Saltwater Guides Association Podcasts (2024)

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EP162: Legend of the Game - Bob Popovics Tribute 2:21:16

10m ago2:21:16

2:21:16

In this heartfelt tribute to fly-tying legend Bob Popovics, Tony Friedrich hosts an inspiring conversation with Blaine Chocklett, Jason Taylor, and Ben Whalley—three of Popovics' closest disciples and friends. They share deeply personal stories about the man behind some of the most iconic fly designs in modern angling. From his groundbreaking innov…

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RAPID REACTION: The Striped Bass Circus 1:03:14

21d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In this episode of the Guide Post, hosts Tony and Cody give their rapid reaction to today's ASMFC striped bass management board meeting. They navigate the frustrating twists and turns of the meeting, where delays, indecision, and personal agendas ruled the day. From debates about implementation timelines to the exhausting six-hour marathon of chara…

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EP160: Everything Striped Bass - Your Questions Answered 2:00:51

24d ago2:00:51

2:00:51

In this special episode of the The Guide post podcast, we host a "Striped Bass AMA" to answer pressing questions from our community about the state of Atlantic striped bass. With critical management decisions on the horizon and recent news of a historic spawning event, this episode dives deep into the biology, management, and future of one of the m…

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EP159: All Species Recap | Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing 54:57

28d ago54:57

54:57

In this episode of the Guide Post Podcast, hosts Will Poston and Blane Chocklett are joined by guest Tim Adams, founder of Oxbow Brewing Company. The discussion primarily focuses on Tim’s creation of the "All Species" fishing tournament in Maine, its unique format, and the broader community it fosters. Tim shares his background, starting Oxbow Brew…

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Beyond the Filet: The Untold Economic Impact of Redfish 21:47

1M ago21:47

21:47

Ben Meadows, an economist and professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, delivers an engaging presentation centered on the value of Louisiana redfish. Using his personal experiences with redfish and fishing trips with his grandfather, he explores the economic and non-economic values of redfish. Meadows highlights that many people tend to as…

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Catch, Log & Contribute: An App Changing the Game for Fisheries 39:57

1M ago39:57

39:57

This presentation features Luyen Chou, an entrepreneur and passionate fly angler, talking about his innovative fishing app, “Got One.” Chou explains that he developed the app to address the lack of tools that help anglers gather and analyze data to improve their fishing performance. The app allows users to log catches, record details such as specie…

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Battle to Conserve Louisiana Redfish: Latest Updates & LA Creel 51:46

1M ago51:46

51:46

This is a two-part video that features presentations from two core members of The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The first half of the presentation features LDWF’s Jason Adrience, the Finfish Program Manager and Chief Scientist, and focuses on the status and management of redfish. He begins by discussing the biology of redfish, emp…

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Jack Crevalle: A Proactive Approach for Underappreciated Fish 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Dr. Marcus Drymon, a fisheries ecologist at Mississippi State University, highlights his research on an underappreciated fish species, the Jack Crevalle. Supported by organizations like the Lower Keys Guide Association and Bajio Sunglasses, this project focuses on the biology and management of an amazing species. Initially starting as a side projec…

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EP154: Uncovering False Albacore | Capt. Ray Jarvis 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

In this episode, Captain Ray Jarvis stopped by to talk everything false albacore. In the last few weeks, ASGA guides have deployed three (3) separate Floy tags on false albacore that were all recaptured less than two weeks later! These tags tell an important story about the value of false albacore as a catch and release fishery and raise questions …

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EP153: CALL TO ACTION - False Albacore in NC 17:54

3M ago17:54

17:54

False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February, we saw big wins for little tunny. In that comment period, the North Carolina state agency let us know that it’s been years since they received this many comments on an issue. This influx of passionate digital comments was f…

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EP152: Tunny Tournament | False Albacore Science 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

Join the American Saltwater Guides Association and Cheeky Fishing for a rowdy celebration of the beloved Little Tunny, a.k.a false albacore. The 2024 Tunny Tournament will take place on September 21, 2024 on Cape Cod, MA. This one day tournament empowers anglers from shore and boat to chase down albies, participate in citizen science and win epic p…

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EP151: Motion For Menhaden | Rapid Reaction 19:35

3M ago19:35

19:35

Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one point, there were 163 people logged into the webinar. Why was this meeting so well attended? Because of a vague statement listed as the final agenda item: “Discuss Possible Chesapeake Bay Management (L. Fegley) Possible Action.” Now, you know as well …

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SHOP TALK #3: Mighty Jacks & Tangled Anglers 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

In this episode of Shop Talk, the crew sits down to share absurd guide tales and show love to underappreciated species like Jack Crevalle. The Shop Talk series provides access to the lighter side of the Association - less science and policy, more fish stories and healthy laughs. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation…

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EP149: Local Singles Program | Striper Gear Choices 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

In this episode, Tony and Cody provide more context on the Local Singles Program - a collaborative community campaign to minimize the recreational angling footprint and reduce striped bass release mortality rates. Learn more and participate by clicking here. #BetterBusinessThroughConservationBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP146: Return of the Eel Pond Stripers 56:23

4M ago56:23

56:23

Take a deep dive into the Marine Biological Lab's incredible striped bass research, which utilizes local eel pond populations to better understand an important migratory species. #BetterBusinessThroughConservationBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP145: Manufacturers Driving Change | Hogy Lures 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

By Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP146: Cobia Addendum II - Get Involved 37:25

5M ago37:25

37:25

In Episode 146 of The Guidepost, ASGA’s Will Poston sits down with Emilie Franke of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to discuss Draft Addendum II for Atlantic Cobia. Recreational data uncertainties, shifting distribution, and structural management deficiencies are some of these issues frustrating cobia management, and what Addendum I…

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EP145: Striper Community Celebration | Ted Upton of North Point Brands 46:58

5M ago46:58

46:58

Ted Upton, CEO of North Point Brands, swings by The Guide Post to talk about the most recent Cheeky Schoolie Tournament, a community celebration of an iconic species and the successful, 13-year development of an event with "dirt parking lot roots". ASGA is extremely humbled and honored by the community reception and brand support the Association ha…

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EP144: Mathematics of Menhaden | Genevieve Nesslage, Ph.D. 38:17

6M ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, ASGA's Will Poston is joined by Dr. Genny Nesslage of the University of Maryland's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory to discuss an important piece of marine food webs: menhaden.By Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP143: No Targeting Closures & Hook Choices | Rapid Reaction 40:38

7M ago40:38

40:38

Tony and Will drop in for a rapid reaction from the ASMFC Spring Meeting. Topics include the latest on red drum, spanish mackerel and striped bass. #TheGuidePost Presented by Costa SunglassesBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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Blane's Game Changers: Chuck Ragan 1:20:39

7M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

With the life of a fishing guide already being so chaotic, it’s hard to imagine how a simultaneous career as a musician is even possible. Balancing both of these journeys along with family life has become the norm for Chuck Ragan, a fly-fishing guide and musician based out of California. While Chuck has experienced a professional life most could on…

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EP141: Striped Bass Spawn Dynamics | Marty Gary 1:15:37

7M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

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 th…

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EP140: Countin’ Sheep & Citizen Data | Luyen Chou 1:14:35

8M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Luyen Chou is the founder of the GotOne app. In this episode, Luyen stops by The Guide Post to recount tales of hunting sheepshead in the marsh of Louisiana and talk about the challenges of fisheries data. Luyen expresses hope for a revolution in capturing high-quality data at scale to better understand the fish we love to catch. #TheGuidePost Pres…

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EP139: Holding Maryland Accountable | Striper News 31:10

8M ago31:10

31:10

The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board held a formal review of the state implementation plans for the new regulations under the recently passed Addendum II. During this meeting, the Board voted to find the PA, MD and PRFC jurisdictions out of compliance. This vote passed 11-3-1-0 (full motion transcribed below): “Move to approve Addendum II state …

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SHOP TALK #2: Rough Seas 51:39

8M ago51:39

51:39

It's nice to take a break from the doldrums of fisheries science and management to grab a seat at the bar and simply talk about fishing, from tactics you've never considered to fish stories too absurd to make up. In our our second episode of SHOP TALK, fishing guides spread out throughout the east coast sit down with the ASGA team to do exactly tha…

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EP137: Rebuilding Maine's Working Waterfront | Ben Martens of MCFA 53:07

8M ago53:07

53:07

Ben Martens of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association stops by the Guide Post to talk about rebuilding in New England after big storms and the resilience of the working waterfront. "The impact of January's storms on Maine's working waterfront is currently beyond comprehension. The devastation occurred rapidly, yet the reconstruction process will l…

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Blane's Game Changers: Hilary Hutcheson 1:29:13

8M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

There are few people as well-respected in the outdoor industry as Hilary Hutcheson. Hilary is an experienced, veteran guide in Montana with a lengthy resume of global travels. In addition to her pursuits on the water, Hilary keeps a packed schedule on land, serving as a board member for multiple organizations including AFFTA and Backcountry Hunters…

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EP135: Cobia Angler Collaborations | Florida Manta Project 41:54

8M ago41:54

41:54

Jessica Pate stops by The Guide Post to discuss the inception of the Florida Manta Project and how collaborative efforts with cobia fishermen aims to expand that understanding and increase angler success while reducing angler impacts. You can help expand our understanding of these incredible rays! If you have documented any manta rays off the east …

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EP134: Different Fish, Same Story | Louisiana Redfish Hearing 1:25:37

8M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

March 7th, 2024 - The new Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission voted 5-1-0 in favor of amending the new NOI for Redfish regulations from a 3-fish creel limit to a 4-fish creel limit. This episode features a condensed version of the public comment period, providing anglers and advocates direct access to the important discussions that can be dif…

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EP133: Follow the Drum Beat | Catch Cormier 1:01:55

9M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Glen ‘Catch’ Cormier has decades of fly fishing experience. He's a certified casting instructor and a long-time Louisiana resident. In this episode, Catch stops by The Guide Post to break down the redfish management conundrum currently playing out in Louisiana.By Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP132: Big Win for Little Tunny | Bonus Meeting Coverage 30:57

9M ago30:57

30:57

On February 22nd, 2024, there was a North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meeting and false albacore was on the agenda. The item for discussion was guard rail management for albies. The three options were essentially do nothing, monitor the situation , or if landings exceed 200% of a five-year average, take action. That action would be impleme…

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CALL TO ACTION: False Albacore In North Carolina 21:47

9M ago21:47

21:47

Basic guardrail management has been proposed for the false albacore fishery in North Carolina. In simplest terms, the rule established basic guardrails for false albacore if the state finds a significant increase in landings compared to a five-year average of landings. Learn more and have your voice heard by clicking this link. #BetterBusinessThrou…

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Blane's Game Changers: Jay Nichols 1:23:19

9M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Jay Nichols has enjoyed an incredible career in the fly fishing industry. As a former managing editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, Jay knows the ins and outs of writing, editing and photography. He has utilized those skills to amplify angling tales and spread fishing education to the masses while soaking up endless knowledge from some of the sport's …

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EP129: History of Canadian Stripers | Andrew Murphy 49:51

10M ago49:51

49:51

Capt. Kyle Schaefer grabs ahold of the primary mic to host his first episode of The Guide Post. In his inaugural freestyle, Kyle is joined by Canadian striper guide and good friend Andrew Murphy. The two striper angling aficionados discuss the history of the species over the border, the genetic distinctions between the internationally separated sto…

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EP128: Senate Testimony Experience | Capt. Kyle Schaefer 46:09

10M ago46:09

46:09

Last week, Capt. Kyle Schaefer was called to testify as a witness at the US Senate Budget Committee. Sitting amongst a panel of other brilliant minds, Kyle provided a first-hand account of the effects of a changing climate on ocean-based small businesses like his own. Schaefer's biggest takeaway was, "We belong here". Kyle exhibited a whole lot of …

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EP127: Addendum II: Bullets Dodged for 2024 25:38

10M ago25:38

25:38

The Striped Bass portion of the ASMFC 2024 Winter Meeting is in the books. While the final results weren’t perfect, after five contentious hours on the webinar, we have an approved Addendum II in which conservation won on many fronts. The public comment summary for Addendum II was a landslide, calling for the most consistent and conservation-minded…

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EP126: Redfish Hearing Circus | Rapid Reaction 52:36

10M ago52:36

52:36

A hearing to receive public comment on the latest Louisiana Redfish NOI took place yesterday morning. That hearing was not live-streamed, and it went off the rails rather quickly. In this Rapid Reaction episode, Capt. Bailey Short and Capt. Ty Hibbs, who attended the meeting, stopped by to provide commentary. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation This…

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EP125: Don't Be Afraid To Speak Up | Nick Jones 1:08:46

10M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

It may take the entire village to drive change, but every major campaign begins with a single voice. Our guest today is industry professional Nick Jones. Nick stopped by The Guide Post to explain how his unorthodox introduction into guiding opened doors for amazing work opportunities and his newfound passion for advocacy.…

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EP124: Uncovering False Albacore Migrations | New England Aquarium 43:03

10M ago43:03

43:03

As many of our listeners already know, launching The Albie Project was a nerve-wracking process for our team. Nearly three years after the inception of this dynamic project, we're insanely proud of everything we have learned and what we're poised to learn in the near future. In this episode of the podcast, Ed Kim from the New England Aquarium stops…

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EP123: The Leap of Faith | Capt. Ben Whalley 1:27:26

10M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Making a leap of faith from the stability of a corporate career to passion-based entrepreneurial pursuits is daunting. In this episode, Ben Whalley tunes in from Maine to talk about building his career as a fly tyer and striper guide. #BetterBusinessThroughConservationBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP122: Lowcountry Redfish with Batman | Scotty Davis 26:04

10M ago26:04

26:04

This week, we're introduced to the "far from shy" Scotty Davis. Much more than just a great storyteller, Scotty is a great angler, retired guide, business owner (Low Country Fly Shop) and aspiring advocate for his local fisheries. We look forward to Scotty becoming a familiar guest on the podcast going forward. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation Pr…

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SHOP TALK #1: A Different Vibe 1:07:37

10M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

It's nice to take a break from the doldrums of fisheries science and management to grab a seat at the bar and simply talk about fishing, from tactics you've never considered to fish stories too absurd to make up. In our "inaugural" episode of SHOP TALK, fishing guides spread out throughout the Atlantic sit down with the ASGA team to do exactly that…

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EP120: Artificial Intelligence & Angling Insights | GotOne App 1:14:37

11M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Listen as Tony and Luyen take a deep dive into the first year of the GotOne App. Thank you to the growing community of over 1,500 data-driven anglers who contributed hundreds of thousands of data points during the inaugural year of GotOne! #BetterBusinessThroughConservationBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP119: Conservation Year in Review | Capt. Cody Rubner 1:24:27

11M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

What a year 2023 was. Recap the ups and downs of a rollercoaster year fighting to protect our wild fisheries with the ASGA team. Let's keep that same energy in 2024. #BetterBusinessThroughConservationBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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EP118: Addendum 2 & Mode Splits | Capt. Kyle Schaefer 32:06

11M ago32:06

32:06

Capt. Kyle Schaefer tunes in from the Bahamas to talk about his summer business chasing stripers in Maine and the implications of the looming Addendum II comment deadline. Kyle shares experiences from this past season fishing for bass along Maine's coast as well as his developing business ventures that rely on abundant fisheries.…

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EP117: The Bluefin Collaborative | Chris Weiner 1:28:13

12M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Chris Weiner from the Bluefin Collaborative swings by to talk about the methods, science and management of tuna fishing on the east coast. #BetterBusinessThroughConservation #BluefinTunaBy Cody@saltwaterguidesassociation.org (American Saltwater Guides Association)

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Understanding Addendum 2: Commercial Striped Bass 24:59

1y ago24:59

24:59

After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coast, and drafting positions for Draft Addendum II. In the coming weeks, ASMFC will be holding virtual and in-person hearings from New England down through Virginia to collect public comment on this doc…

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Understanding Addendum 2: Recreational Striped Bass 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coast, and drafting positions for Draft Addendum II. In the coming weeks, ASMFC will be holding virtual and in-person hearings from New England down through Virginia to collect public comment on this doc…

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EP114: Don’t Quit Now! – Louisiana Redfish Call to Action 33:19

1y ago33:19

33:19

In the face of historically insurmountable adversity, there is still a chance that conservation can win in Louisiana. These odds are directly due to the unification of a powerful community voice. We can’t quiet down now. Join us in calling on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to VETO the decision of the Joint Oversight Committee and approve this …

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EP113: Striper Spawn Nightmare | Rapid Reaction 15:45

1y ago15:45

15:45

Unprecedented news has been delivered from the primary spawning grounds of our beloved striped bass. 2023 is officially the fifth straight year of failed spawns for striped bass, as the newly released Chesapeake Bay Young of Year Survey reports the second-lowest YOY Index in the recorded history of stripers. The 2012 YOY Index still stands as the l…

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