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EP198: What's a Tie Fest?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep197: South Carolina Miracle Meeting
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was unexpected...!
RAPID REACTION: They Said WHAT Now?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, you're gonna want to hear this...
EP195: Grab A Shovel | Albies & Bonito
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a little Tuesday morning inspiration for our fisheries advocates. Now grab that shovel and start digging, we will need you all next week.
EP194: Now That's A Public Comment | Paul Osimo
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain public comments that catch your attention. In the case of a recent meeting for Atlantic bonito and false albacore management, Mr. Pa...
EP193: Gulf Menhaden Madness
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RAPID REACTION: Rhode Island Albies & Bonito
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Cody provide a rapid reaction to last night's Rhode Island saltwater fisheries meeting where management of false albacore and Atlantic bonito...
EP191: Rhode Island Call to Action
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA's President Tony Friedrich breaks down a call to action for Rhode Island anglers and business owners.
EP190: Magical Spawns in North Carolina!?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Cody jump on for a quick discussion of a North Carolina striped bass article that is currently trending...
EP189: New Year, Same Mission
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cody and Tony wind down the year with some thoughts on what went down in 2025 and what's set up for 2026.
EP188: So, What Just Happened?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Cody stop by the Guide Post to chop it up about current events.
EP187: Natural Mortality of Striped Bass | Dr. Michael Wilberg
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA's Policy Director Tony Friedrich is joined by Dr. Michael Wilberg of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The two discuss...
EP186: 500 Million Missing Fish | Mario Campo
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden quot...
EP185: Massive Reductions for Menhaden Industry
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s going on? The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment show...
EP184: Striper Meeting Recap | ASMFC Summer Meeting 2025
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recap of the ASMFC Summer Meeting 2025.
EP183: Accused of Nothing - The "No Targeting Nightmare" with Alan Battista
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Batista—a well-known striped bass angler, fishing author, and advocate from Maryland—joins the Guide Post to break down a recent run-in with ...
EP182: Adventures of Jako Lucas
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legend "Capt. Jack" stops by to share tales from global experiences and discuss his involvement in The Jack Project in domestic waters.
EP181: Spawning Fish & Firework Safety
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Cody Rubner hop on The Guide Post to toss around a couple of thoughts about protecting spawning fishing before the holiday.
EP180: Fathers Day Round Up
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been too long! Tony and Cody rekindle the Guide Post flame after a hectic spring season on the policy and community fronts. This episode includes...
S3 EP179: Mystery of the Migrators - Tracking Highly Migratory Species
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this guest lecture, Dr. Walt Golet from the University of Maine provided an in-depth exploration of the remarkable physiology and global movements ...
S3 EP178: Living With Great White Sharks
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the history of time, there have been few other animals that evoke such a strong emotional response from the general public as the great whi...
S3 EP177: Economics of Catch & Release Fishing
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much is a fish worth? Most anglers would immediately default to answering that question based on what the cost of that fish sells at market. The r...
RAPID REACTION: Albies Win in NC
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of data pouring in from The Albie Project, advocacy, persistence, and support from our dedicated community, we’re excited to share a maj...
EP175: Rod Building Entrepreneurship | Zack's Custom Rods
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guide Post, we dive into the world of custom rod building with Zack Richardson, the entrepreneur behind Zack’s Custom Ro...
EP174: Science in the Seychelles | Keith Rose-Innes
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Guidepost, guest host Nick Jones welcomes a true titan of the fly fishing world, Keith Rose-Innes. As the Managing...
EP173: Grit & Determination | Captains for Clean Water
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guide Post, we’re joined by Captain Daniel Andrews, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water. Daniel shares his story and ...
The Angling Economy #2 - Goods & Market Failures
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA brings you part two of a new series, diving into the fascinating world of fisheries and natural resource economics. Economist Dr. Ben Meadows bre...
EP170: Management Woes & Offensive Memes
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASGA team provides a striped bass recap before the holidays and sets the scene for what lies ahead in 2025.
The Angling Economy #1 - Back to School
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Angling Economy series, host Tony Friedrich introduces Dr. Ben Meadows, an environmental and natural resour...
EP168: STRIPED BASS ACTION ALERT
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board must take action to fulfill their obligation to rebuild our striped bass fishery. We believe the Board needs t...
EP167: Striper TC Report Q&A
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the ASGA team dives into the latest developments from the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board's Technical Committee Presentation W...
RAPID REACTION: Mystery Stripers That Don't Exist
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Tony Friedrich, Kyle Schaefer, and Cody Rubner deliver a rapid reaction to the latest developments in striped bass management. ...
EP165: Blending Art & Advocacy | Compleat Angler
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guidepost, guest host Nick Jones dives into a captivating discussion with Matt DeLorme—a talented artist, accomplished a...
SHOP TALK #4: Robot Dogs & Mismatched Boots
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive and reflective episode of The Guide Post, the team dives into holiday themes and fishing memories. Tony, Kyle, Scotty, and Cody s...
EP163: Thankful for Striper Advocates
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony and Cody delve into the latest updates on striped bass management and the next steps leading to the December 16th management boa...
EP162: Legend of the Game - Bob Popovics Tribute
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt tribute to fly-tying legend Bob Popovics, Tony Friedrich hosts an inspiring conversation with Blaine Chocklett, Jason Taylor, and Be...
RAPID REACTION: The Striped Bass Circus
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP160: Everything Striped Bass - Your Questions Answered
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP159: All Species Recap | Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Beyond the Filet: The Untold Economic Impact of Redfish
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Meadows, an economist and professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, delivers an engaging presentation centered on the value of Louisiana ...
Catch, Log & Contribute: An App Changing the Game for Fisheries
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation features Luyen Chou, an entrepreneur and passionate fly angler, talking about his innovative fishing app, “Got One.” Chou explai...
Battle to Conserve Louisiana Redfish: Latest Updates & LA Creel
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Jack Crevalle: A Proactive Approach for Underappreciated Fish
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marcus Drymon, a fisheries ecologist at Mississippi State University, highlights his research on an underappreciated fish species, the Jack Creval...
EP154: Uncovering False Albacore | Capt. Ray Jarvis
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP153: CALL TO ACTION - False Albacore in NC
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lit...
EP152: Tunny Tournament | False Albacore Science
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP151: Motion For Menhaden | Rapid Reaction
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one point, there were 163 people logged into the webi...
SHOP TALK #3: Mighty Jacks & Tangled Anglers
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ta...
EP149: Local Singles Program | Striper Gear Choices
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony and Cody provide more context on the Local Singles Program - a collaborative community campaign to minimize the recreational ang...
EP146: Return of the Eel Pond Stripers
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep dive into the Marine Biological Lab's incredible striped bass research, which utilizes local eel pond populations to better understand an ...
EP145: Manufacturers Driving Change | Hogy Lures
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP146: Cobia Addendum II - Get Involved
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP145: Striper Community Celebration | Ted Upton of North Point Brands
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP144: Mathematics of Menhaden | Genevieve Nesslage, Ph.D.
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 imp...
EP143: No Targeting Closures & Hook Choices | Rapid Reaction
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.#Th...
Blane's Game Changers: Chuck Ragan
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP141: Striped Bass Spawn Dynamics | Marty Gary
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consistent spawning production is paramount to a fishery’s long-term health. Many environmental factors are suspected to impact annual spawning prod...
EP140: Countin’ Sheep & Citizen Data | Luyen Chou
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lou...
EP139: Holding Maryland Accountable | Striper News
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board held a formal review of the state implementation plans for the new regulations under the recently passed Adden...
SHOP TALK #2: Rough Seas
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP137: Rebuilding Maine's Working Waterfront | Ben Martens of MCFA
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 resili...
Blane's Game Changers: Hilary Hutcheson
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP135: Cobia Angler Collaborations | Florida Manta Project
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP134: Different Fish, Same Story | Louisiana Redfish Hearing
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
EP133: Follow the Drum Beat | Catch Cormier
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glen ‘Catch’ Cormier has decades of fly fishing experience. He's a certified casting instructor and a long-time Louisiana resident. In this episod...
EP132: Big Win for Little Tunny | Bonus Meeting Coverage
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On February 22nd, 2024, there was a North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meeting and false albacore was on the agenda. The item for discussion w...
CALL TO ACTION: False Albacore In North Carolina
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Basic guardrail management has been proposed for the false albacore fishery in North Carolina. In simplest terms, the rule established basic guar...
Blane's Game Changers: Jay Nichols
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP129: History of Canadian Stripers | Andrew Murphy
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP128: Senate Testimony Experience | Capt. Kyle Schaefer
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
EP127: Addendum II: Bullets Dodged for 2024
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP126: Redfish Hearing Circus | Rapid Reaction
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP125: Don't Be Afraid To Speak Up | Nick Jones
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jon...
EP124: Uncovering False Albacore Migrations | New England Aquarium
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
EP123: The Leap of Faith | Capt. Ben Whalley
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making a leap of faith from the stability of a corporate career to passion-based entrepreneurial pursuits is daunting. In this episode, Ben Whalley tu...
EP122: Lowcountry Redfish with Batman | Scotty Davis
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, busi...
SHOP TALK #1: A Different Vibe
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP120: Artificial Intelligence & Angling Insights | GotOne App
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP119: Conservation Year in Review | Capt. Cody Rubner
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP118: Addendum 2 & Mode Splits | Capt. Kyle Schaefer
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP117: The Bluefin Collaborative | Chris Weiner
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Weiner from the Bluefin Collaborative swings by to talk about the methods, science and management of tuna fishing on the east coast.#BetterBusin...
Understanding Addendum 2: Commercial Striped Bass
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coa...
Understanding Addendum 2: Recreational Striped Bass
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the Striped Bass Board approved this document at the ASMFC Annual Meeting, ASGA began reviewing notes, talking with partners up and down the coa...
EP114: Don’t Quit Now! – Louisiana Redfish Call to Action
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of historically insurmountable adversity, there is still a chance that conservation can win in Louisiana. These odds are directly due to t...
EP113: Striper Spawn Nightmare | Rapid Reaction
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unprecedented news has been delivered from the primary spawning grounds of our beloved striped bass. 2023 is officially the fifth straight year of fai...
EP112: Back on the Striper Train | Charlie Witek
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Witek stops by the Guide Post to get striped bass followers dialed in on next steps for Addendum II and the upcoming ASMFC meeting where we wi...
Blane's Game Changers: Brian Flechsig
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From building his first store by hand with his father to building the largest Orvis dealer in the country within two years, Brian Flechsig from Mad Ri...
EP111: Coastal Journey of False Albacore | New England Aquarium Research Team
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA is joined by the New England Aquarium research team to discuss the latest findings from the Albie Project including telemetry tagging results fro...
Blane's Game Changers: Capt. Bailey Short
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On July 6th, the Louisiana fishing guide community flooded the LWF Commission Meeting and let the state know that the recommended reductions are not e...
EP110: Closing the Gap between Anglers & Science | Luyen Chou
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, ASGA announced a partnership with the GotOne app (“GotOne”) to help expand the data collection for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fis...
Blane's Game Changers: Ron Ratliff
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's something to be said about a man that follows his dream and earns it the hard way. Capt. Ron Ratliff of Marshdawn Charters is one of those guy...
EP109: Striped Bass Board Fails to Advance Addendum 2 for Public Comment
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board fails to advance Addendum II for public comment.The ASMFC Summer Meeting, which concluded just a few hours ago, wa...
EP108: This Is Low, Even For Maryland | Striped Bass Update
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With information gathered over the last couple of days, we’ve come to the realization that a new dance from the mid-Atlantic is in the process of be...
EP107: Tagged Albies Swam Where!? | Capt. Cody Rubner
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA firmly believes the story of the false albacore is still unwritten. If you’re new to the project and want a better understanding of the baselin...
EP106: Victory for Shoreline Access | Mike Woods of BHA
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several weeks ago, ASGA's Will Poston sat down with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Mike Woods to learn about shoreline access initiatives in Rho...
Blane's Game Changers: Dr. Andrij Horodysky
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrij Horodysky is a fish biologist with expertise in gamefish sensory ecology. Blane and Andrij have been friends for decades. They founded a st...
EP104: New Jersey Complies... For Now | Rapid Reaction
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. Cody Rubner react to last night's New Jersey DEP striped bass meeting about adopting emergency action regulations.
EP103: Rhode Island Shoreline Access | Mike Woods of BHA
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several weeks ago, ASGA's Will Poston sat down with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Mike Woods to learn about shoreline access initiatives in Rho...
EP102: Striped Bass Bulls-t Bingo | Capt. Cody Rubner
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the fourth and final public hearing regarding the ASMFC's recent emergency action for striped bass management, ASGA's Tony Friedrich and Capt. C...
EP101: We Won. Emergency Action Passes. | RAPID REACTION
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Won. Emergency Action Passes with Additional Addendum II. The conservation community has just won the biggest striped bass victory in decades. A HU...