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The Guide Post
by American Saltwater Guides Association
A community hub where anglers, fishing guides, scientists, and policymakers connect to discuss fisheries, their history, their futures, and the importance of effective management.Produced by the American Saltwater Guides Association.Presented by Costa Sunglasses.
Episodes
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EP228: Striped Bass Diet | Abby Remick - Univ. of Maine
Striped bass are arriving in Maine, depleted after a massive spawning migration along the Atlantic coast. What they eat next could shape everything from their recovery to the future of the fishery. Abby Remick breaks down the first coastwide striped bass diet study in the Gulf of Maine, revealing...
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EP227: Menhaden Ad 2 Comments
10/01/2026 from the ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Addendum II public hearing.
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EP226: What The Menhaden!?
What the menhaden!?
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EP225: Time To Cut Harvest | Atlantic Menhaden
In the latest episode of The Guide Post, Tony, Mario and Jake examine how a flawed menhaden stock assessment led to detrimental overharvesting of a critical Atlantic resource. The trio makes the case for significantly reducing catch in the coming years to protect the long term viability of the...
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EP224: Inviting The Devil to Dinner | Louisiana Hatcheries
There are several videos doing the rounds on social media lately about stocking redfish into Louisiana waters. Redfish are one of Louisiana’s most important game fish. They support a massive recreational fishery, fundamental to the lives of local sportsmen and the State economy. The 2022…
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EP223: The Data Was Wrong | MRIP Recalibration
MRIP recalibration is approaching its peak. Now, data revisions show the recreational fishery has been far more overestimated than managers admitted, and the ripple effects reach far beyond one chart. They will reshape the entire future of striped bass management.
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EP222: The Good Times Crew
Capt. Cody Rubner is joined by Kyle and Grizz, two friendly faces and good souls leading the charge for Soul Fly Co. Their mission is simple: bring people together in an event made by the people, for the people. We'll see you at Soul Fly Boston later this month!
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EP221: Accessibility & Delicious - NC Bonito
A rapid reaction podcast after a North Carolina hearing for Atlantic bonito management.
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EP220: Encyclopedia of Menhaden Management
The Menhaden fight grows louder, but unfortunately for the resource, the discussions grow murkier. A massive error in the stock assessment has changed the entire management picture. In this episode, Tony Friedrich, Mario Campo and Jake Hardy break down why the Bay Cap, the coastwide TAC, and the...
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EP219: Tuesday Housekeeping
Tony and Cody chop it up on some ASGA "to-dos", industry "to-don'ts" and a quality coffee recommendation.
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EP218: Commercial Discard Mortality Is What!?
The striped bass fishery has collapsed, the data accounting is warped and the biggest warning signs are being buried in plain sight. Here’s everything you need to know about the immediate future of striped bass management…
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EP217: Deep Sea Mining off Virginia’s Coast
Deep-sea mining threatens some of the East Coast’s most pristine and vital ecosystems — and it’s happening without public awareness or adequate testing. Join a long-time ocean scientist and a seasoned environmental advocate to uncover Virginia’s first offshore mineral exploration initiative,...
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EP216: Mortality, Models & Striper Outlooks
The old stock assessment models, with fixed effects and oversimplified assumptions, have failed to capture the true biological and spatial complexity of striped bass populations. Now, a cutting-edge model called WAM (Woods Hole Assessment Model) promises to deliver a far more realistic picture —...
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EP215: What Really Matters...
The Guide Post is joined by a very familiar face that's been gone for a minute...
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EP214: BS in the Bayou
If you've been underestimating just how political and opaque LA fisheries management truly is, recent bills reveal the game of influence and power at play behind the scenes. Join two Louisiana fishing guides and a fisheries scientist as they give you a peak behind the curtain...
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EP213: Redfish Reality
Most redfish populations are declining faster than we can keep up with, but the fix isn’t as simple as placing blame on one culprit, whether that’s the menhaden industry or elsewhere. When everyone agrees that overfishing, habitat loss, and changing ecosystems are key factors, why do some still…
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EP212: Is Striper Fishing Incredible!?
This episode emphasizes the importance of honest conversation, responsible management, and anglers' role in fisheries management. With insight into the upcoming menhaden stock assessments and efforts to push meaningful policy changes, it's time to realign honest conversations about "bunker" and...
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EP211: The Roadless Rule
The "Roadless Rule" has safeguarded millions of acres of wild national forests for nearly two decades. Now, this safeguard is under attack. Sean Cosgrove, a seasoned conservationist with over 20 years of expertise “in the arena” joined the podcast to discuss how powerful policies are under attack...
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EP210: Georgia's Redfish Future | Jared DiVincent
Redfish populations in Georgia are facing a crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state’s current regulators are only offering minimal changes, despite decades of scientific evidence showing the fishery is struggling. Meanwhile, neighboring states are taking bold, aggressive steps to protect and...
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EP208: Keep Science Human | John Carlucci
Most fisheries are managed with a complicated web of science, industry, and politics... but what would it take to manage them in a utopian world? In this episode, fisheries scientist John Carlucci joins for a discussion about how industry collaboration, innovative research, and a human touch can...
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EP207: Connecticut's Outdoor Commitment | CT DEEP
For such a small state, Connecticut is a powerhouse of outdoor recreation, fisheries, and conservation success stories that could serve as a model for the entire country. In this special episode, Tony is joined by Mason Trumbull, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and...
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EP206: Virginia Tarpon & More Fish Florida
Captain Cody Rubner provides an overview of two key topics in southeast fisheries.
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EP205: Louisiana Drum Beat
Captain Bailey Short and Mario Campo host an open dialogue about red drum management in Louisiana.
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EP204: Striper Season Startup | Capt. Ray Jarvis & Ben Whalley
Join Captain Ray Jarvis of Massachusetts and Captain Ben Whalley of Maine as they chat fishing, tactics and changing tides for one of the Atlantic Ocean's most iconic fisheries.
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Action Alert: Bonito in NC
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is taking a clear, common-sense step forward at its May 2026 meeting. The proposed rule for Atlantic bonito (15A NCAC 03M .0524) is exactly the kind of proactive management we need more of on the Atlantic coast. North Carolina currently has no rules…
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EP202: Louisiana Fisheries Policy | Rep. Joseph Orgeron
This episode is an important one, and not just because of the implications for red drum and menhaden management. This episode is the epitome of why we started the Guide Post years ago. The conservation community has been actively advocating for the reform of redfish and menhaden management in...
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EP201: Gulf Menhaden Charades
Everything isn't as it seems in the world of fisheries policy. What's happening right now in the Gulf is no exception.
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EP200: Shop Talk Celebration
We have somehow racked up 200 episodes of this dang thing. We can't believe it either. We decided to use this celebratory episode to goof off with the guides and advocates who make this episode possible. Enjoy a launch and get ready to hop back on the fisheries policy train for episode 201.
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Ep197: South Carolina Miracle Meeting
Well, that was unexpected...!
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RAPID REACTION: They Said WHAT Now?
Yeah, you're gonna want to hear this...
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EP195: Grab A Shovel | Albies & Bonito
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.
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EP194: Now That's A Public Comment | Paul Osimo
There are certain public comments that catch your attention. In the case of a recent meeting for Atlantic bonito and false albacore management, Mr. Paul Osimo's time on the microphone was so notable we had to track him down for an additional conversation.
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RAPID REACTION: Rhode Island Albies & Bonito
Tony and Cody provide a rapid reaction to last night's Rhode Island saltwater fisheries meeting where management of false albacore and Atlantic bonito was discussed.
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EP191: Rhode Island Call to Action
ASGA's President Tony Friedrich breaks down a call to action for Rhode Island anglers and business owners.
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EP190: Magical Spawns in North Carolina!?
Tony and Cody jump on for a quick discussion of a North Carolina striped bass article that is currently trending...
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EP189: New Year, Same Mission
Cody and Tony wind down the year with some thoughts on what went down in 2025 and what's set up for 2026.
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EP188: So, What Just Happened?
Tony and Cody stop by the Guide Post to chop it up about current events.
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EP187: Natural Mortality of Striped Bass | Dr. Michael Wilberg
ASGA's Policy Director Tony Friedrich is joined by Dr. Michael Wilberg of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The two discuss new research that explores the natural mortality of striped bass.
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EP186: 500 Million Missing Fish | Mario Campo
The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden quotas were set 300 million pounds too high. The fallout could reshape both the Atlantic and Gulf fisheries — and what happens next is up to us. Our...
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EP185: Massive Reductions for Menhaden Industry
What’s going on? The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden natural mortality was inaccurately estimated for years, causing quotas set 300 million pounds too high. A significant, immediate reduction...
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EP184: Striper Meeting Recap | ASMFC Summer Meeting 2025
A recap of the ASMFC Summer Meeting 2025.
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EP183: Accused of Nothing - The "No Targeting Nightmare" with Alan Battista
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 enforcement that sparked serious questions about current fisheries policy. Alan was issued a ticket for allegedly targeting striped bass during a…
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EP182: Adventures of Jako Lucas
The legend "Capt. Jack" stops by to share tales from global experiences and discuss his involvement in The Jack Project in domestic waters.
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EP181: Spawning Fish & Firework Safety
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.
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EP180: Fathers Day Round Up
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 an update on Redfish, Stripers, Jack Crevalle, Tie Fest and more...
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S3 EP179: Mystery of the Migrators - Tracking Highly Migratory Species
In this guest lecture, Dr. Walt Golet from the University of Maine provided an in-depth exploration of the remarkable physiology and global movements of Atlantic bluefin tuna. Dr. Golet highlighted the species’ exceptional adaptations, such as their ability to regulate body temperature and…
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A community hub where anglers, fishing guides, scientists, and policymakers connect to discuss fisheries, their history, their futures, and the importance of effective management.Produced by the American Saltwater Guides Association.Presented by Costa Sunglasses.
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A community hub where anglers, fishing guides, scientists, and policymakers connect to discuss fisheries, their history, their futures, and the importance of effective management.Produced by the American Saltwater Guides Association.Presented by Costa Sunglasses.
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