The Guide Post

By American Saltwater Guides AssociationScience Natural Sciences

The Guide Post episodes

August 10, 2021 EP017: Chasing Fish to Conservation-Focused Trade | Lucas Bissett, President of AFFTA
The new Executive Director of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Lucas Bissett, previously a 10+ year guide in the bayou of Lousiana, swings by the Guide Post to discuss his black mangrove restoration efforts, years guiding out of NOLA, the balance of conservation and trade in the recreational fishing industry and most importantly - the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
To learn more about AFFTA you can click here.
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56 min
August 04, 2021 EP016: Better Business Through Conservation | Peter Jenkins
In this episode Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge, swings by The Guide Post to talk about building a business in the recreational fishing industry, his involvement with the fight to protect our fisheries and how his commitment to conservation positively affected his business.
Click here to check out a blog from Peter entitled, "If Fishing Is How You See The World...". You can explore the Saltwater Edge more by clicking here.
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44 min
July 29, 2021 EP015: Offshore Wind Development Through A Fisheries Lens | Doug Christel
In this episode, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith and Fisheries Policy Consultant Will Poston sit down with Doug Christel.
Doug is a Fisheries Policy Analyst for NOAA Fisheries who serves as the Fisheries Lead for the Greater Atlantic Wind team. Doug joins the team to discuss everything to do with Offshore Wind from implementation and available data to the role recreational anglers can play in the development process.
Resources for topics discussed in this podcast:
BOEM Site
NOAA Wind Site
Council Wind Site
Socioeconomic Impact Reports
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47 min
July 09, 2021 EP014: Giant Albies, Evolving Fisheries & The State of Florida's Waters | Capt. Mike Holliday
In this episode, ASGA VP Tony Friedrich is joined by long-time friend and legendary Florida fishing guide Capt. Mike Holliday. Capt. Mike has an illustrious resume of experience on Florida's waters and has first-hand experience with the rapid evolution (and in some cases, decline) of its fisheries. The duo discusses ego in fishing, connectivity between fisheries and the concept of responsible harvest - amongst other important topics.
To learn more about Capt. Mike and get out on the water, click here.
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1 hr 14 min
June 26, 2021 EP013: Chasing Whales & The Life of a Waterwoman | Gaelin Rosenwaks
In this episode, the ASGA team is joined by marine conservation, hardcore angler, underwater photographer, and all-around badass waterwoman Gaelin Rosenwaks. The trio discusses what drove Gaelin to build a life around the water, her habits as an angler, the juxtaposition of being a marine conservationist and angler, and her pursuit to reconnect with one very special sperm whale.
To learn more about Gaelin and her film Finding Physty, click here.
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50 min
June 24, 2021 EP012: Marine Conservation & The Foundation of The ASMFC | Jean Flemma
In this episode, Capitol Hill veteran Jean Flemma stops by the Guide Post to dive into the world of marine conservation. Jean is the Director of the Ocean Defense Initiative and brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding marine conservation and fisheries policy to this discussion - most importantly, she was one of the initial architects of the enabling legislation for the ASMFC.
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1 hr 10 min
June 21, 2021 EP011: Technological Innovation In Fishing | Dr. Andy Danylchuk
In this episode, Dr. Andy Danylchuk stops by the Guide Post to pick up some new electronics and discuss how technological innovation has changed the game in recreational fishing - from finding fish quicker to catching them more efficiently - and how a lack of regulation on this evolution poses some very interesting questions about the future of our sport.
To check out the full research paper referenced, you can click here.
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46 min
May 26, 2021 EP010: A Minute With Management - Bluefish Edition | Matt Seeley
In this episode, Matt Seeley of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council stops by The Guide Post to talk about everything bluefish: from upcoming amendments, management timelines, how the MAFMC operates - and most importantly - why you should never lip a bluefish.
To learn more about Matt and the Council, you can click here.
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38 min
May 21, 2021 EP009 Variety in the Tar Heel State | Capt. Tom Roller |
In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller stops by the Guide Post on his way to the water to pick up some popper flies for Amberjacks and talk about fishing in North Carolina. The crew discusses the variety of the inshore and nearshore fisheries in NC, how getting involved in conservation and policy is received in the guiding culture, the future outlook for cobia and Willy's obsession with lizardfish.
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42 min
May 07, 2021 EP008: A Win For Striper Conservation & Willy's Makeup | Charles Witek & Capt. John McMurray |
In this episode, Charles Witek and Capt. John McMurray swing by the Guide Post to discuss this week's ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting - in which the commission discussed public comments on the Amendment 7 PID - and thankfully, these two have good things to report.
Do you want to dive into public comment the numbers? Click here for the full breakdown.
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1 hr

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