Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

ASMFC Schedule Hearings on Striped Bass

ASMFC Schedule Hearings on Striped Bass States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to … Continue reading

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Menhaden in Trouble in the Bay

Menhaden in Trouble in the Bay While menhaden on the coast are doing fine, menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay are another story. A few days back, the ASMFC Menhaden Management Board Presentation of August 2025 showed graphs revealing the reduced … Continue reading

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ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again.

ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again. The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board is gearing up to take on striped bass once again. This will be Addendum 3 to Amendment 7 of the Striped Bass Management Plan. They meet … Continue reading

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A Car Named After a Fish?

A Car Named After a Fish? Now we all know there are a slew of cars named after animals  – Impalas, Cougars, Jaegers, Vipers, Colts, Cobras, Mustad, Broncos, Super Bees…..etc.  But are there any cars named after fish? Yup there … Continue reading

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Dave with a Bronze Redfish

Dave with a Bronze Redfish In the backcountry, the water takes on a tannic stain when the rainy season hits Florida’s Gulf Coast. The source is the mangrove roots along the shoreline.   And as it happens, redfish change color too, … Continue reading

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