Salt Water Sportsman

10/31/2025

At this week’s ASMFC Annual Meeting, fisheries managers chose to maintain status quo for striped bass, recognizing 30-year low fishing mortality rates, but fell short on menhaden, approving a quota that ignores ecosystem science and undermines striped bass recovery.

ASA continues to call for science-driven, ecosystem-based management to ensure sustainable fisheries for all.

Click the link in comments to read the full article.

10/30/2025

The new FishCast powered by Roffs feature from Simrad predicts the best fishing areas throughout a day on the offshore grounds. It was introduced at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show happening now!

10/30/2025

New Solace 35 CS at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

10/30/2025

The new Aquila 36 Molokai on display at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Lauderdale International Boat Show

10/29/2025

This week, we're at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show checking out all the cool new fiberglass and tech. Read up on Simrad's new FishCast capability. It's Roffs offshore forecasts and real-time oceanic conditions as an overlay on Simrad MFDs. Serious offshore intel, and all you need is a subscription. More in comments ⬇⬇

10/28/2025

Angler Larry Berryman with the last mutton caught from this spot. When the tax man shows up, it's time to move!
📸 Scott Salyers

10/27/2025

The menhaden debate is raging in Louisiana too!

The latest science is clear: Atlantic menhaden are being overharvested, leaving predator species like striped bass without the forage they need to recover and thrive.

The updated ecosystem fishing mortality target calls for a 54% reduction in the menhaden quota to restore balance and sustainability.

The striped bass fishery drives $13 billion in economic output, supports more than 104,000 jobs, and contributes $7.7 billion to GDP each year. Balancing menhaden harvests with science isn’t just smart ecology, it’s economic common sense.

Take action: tell ASMFC to cut the Atlantic menhaden quota by 54%. https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/KAF/campaigns/130862/respond

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10/24/2025

The South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council has proposed deep cuts to recreational black sea bass allowances in the face of continuously declining stocks from Cape Hatteras through Florida.
🚨Recreational bag limit would be slashed from 7 fish to 2.
🚨Spawning season closure in February and March.
🚨Find out more, including how to submit official public comment below. ⬇⬇
📸 Ric Burnley

10/24/2025

Regulator’s 2026 lineup is on fire 🔥 the all-new Regulator 28 and standard Seakeeper Ride lead the fleet…with magnetic cushions, black powder coat option, teak ladder-back chairs and more leveling up that unbeatable ride

Learn more: https://www.regulatormarine.com/new-for-2026/

10/23/2025

What's the best rig for bottom fishing? We've got a few ideas, but you can tell us in the comments. ⬇

10/22/2025

You're making us hungry, George!