About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of responsible fisheries management and the role of anglers in advocating for striped bass and menhaden.

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 striped bass that don't cannibalize each other. Both deserve powerful advocacy and need fisheries reform. Don't be fooled by social media hype—get the facts, hear the truth, and understand what it truly takes to turn the tide. Guest experts include fly tyer Blaine Chocklett, guide Ray Jarvis, surfcaster Jake Hardy and industry professional Mike Hogan, all with decades of experience on the water chasing our beloved striped fish.

People in this episode

Guests: Blaine Chocklett, Ray Jarvis, Jake Hardy, Mike Hogan

Topics covered

• striped bass
• fisheries management
• menhaden stock assessments
• policy changes
• anglers' role
• advocacy
• fisheries reform

Keywords

• striped bass
• fisheries management
• menhaden
• anglers
• policy changes
• advocacy
• fisheries reform
• Blaine Chocklett
• Ray Jarvis
• Jake Hardy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Saltwater Guides Association

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