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Jacob Jaskiel

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Fishery/conservation biologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at Tufts University - lover of all things fish. @friguyslureworks

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Slaying Fall dragons with my brother from another mother..

#surfcaster #saltlife #ontherocks #stripedbass #homies

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Prototype metal lip swimmers putting in fall run work..
We'll have these at Mugs and Plugs if it happens, And @saltwateredge Show in April.

Catch and Release guys, And revive your fish - It's literally never been more important to take care of these girls..

Get your comments in for the TAC reduction on Menhaden.. also never been more important than it is right this moment.
And follow the @saltwaterguidesassociation to Stay in tune with the management of this amazing fishery.

Enjoy the fall run Guy's and Gal's. 🤙

#fishinglures #surfcasting #saltwaterfishing #stripedbassplugs #explorepage

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Tis' the season..

#stripedbasslures #stripedbass #lurebuilding #surfcasting #fishinglures

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For the last 5 years, Striped Bass have infiltrated every thread of my life.

At home, I'm building lures, Tying flies, Prepping gear, Servicing reels, and Tying Leaders; Constantly preparing for that next tide and opportunity to fool another Striped Bass into eating an inanimate object.
At work; I'm constantly checking wind and tide. Watching the swell and weather patterns via 4 different models. Constantly evolving my plan of attack for the evening ahead.
When I'm asleep; I'm generally dreaming of being hooked up to a bass from my favorite submerged rock - being viciously assaulted by the surf.
Off-season; I'm building lures and flies for other folks to fish, and repairing the gear that nightly trips to the sea had tolled over the prior 7 months.

Roughly 80% of my life is devoted to striped bass - And I've never harvested one, And I don't make a dime off the species either.
(If you think building plugs and fleyes turns a profit, I invite you to try it for yourself, Or just ask any plug builder how wrong you are)

These fish have been over-harvested for 30 years, Since the Moratorium ended in 95'. The data is there for everyone to see for themselves.
That said, Unless you're a data nerd or some form of;
Fisheries Science and Management is a hard subject to comprehend. The time it takes to define and familiarize yourself with the terminology alone is unnerving, but necessary.

The American Saltwater Guides Association is working tirelessly to fast-track the public's understanding of fisheries science and management. Their @guidepostpodcast focuses on the vital information that influences the decisions made behind the doors of the ASMFC quarterly meetings, and helps to decode the language the management staff uses to define the current state of Striped Bass and other Gamefish populations up and down the East Coast

I urge you to go follow @saltwaterguidesassociation, As well as the Guidepost Podcast on Spotify.
The new MRIP (Marine Recreational Information Program) numbers are out, And there's some information boiling to the top that y'all are gonna want to hear for yourselves.
#stripedbass #saltwaterfishing #conservation #economia #foryoupage

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A light in the dark.

🎣@jacobjaskiel
#starrynights #selfreflect #stripedbass #saltwaterfishing #surfcasting

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The amount of time me and this dude have spent combing the surf zone, under these stars is kind of crazy when I look back on it.

"Bro, we've been through some sh*t..

Here's to the night we finally took a photo together, Bud.
🤙

#partnersincrime #saltwaterfishing #surfcasting #intotheabyss #foryoupage

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Sunday night Rigging sesh..

Thanks to Jerry and Toby for the shout out on @thesurfcastpodcast this past Monday.
My process is no different than anyone else's. These are just the supplies I use.

#surfcasting #saltwaterfishing #stripedbass #saltlife #foryou

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Not many know it, But I tie fleyes too.

Today, After 2 years of learning - Marks my first sale of fur and feathers. These hollow fleyes are tied using Bob Popovics techniques from his book Fleye Design.

I did not design these fleyes, I just recreated them. The recipe is his, The color choice is mine.
These are available at @tomostackle in Salem, MA.
I will be dropping more at some point in the future; Some bunker, Some Herring, And more Squid And Mackerel.

The Mackerel are built on an @ahrexhooks 6/0 SA290, I went 6/0 to have enough ballast to keep all those @flatwing_fishing hackles sub surface.
The squids are built on an @ahrexhooks 4/0 SA 290 as there's less bulk that needs to penetrate the surface tension and keep the fly below the surface.

I am not a Commercial Tyer, And this is not my job - If you want a few, You can find them at Tomos while supplies last.
I'll be posting stories when they drop.

P.s. Shout Out to Pete in the shop for this photo of a nice bass with my fleye in it's face, Well done sir! 🤙

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After today, My entire world changes for a bit..

Who needs plugs and Fleyes?

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#surfcasting #stripedbass #saltwaterfishing #saltlife #foryoupage
@jacobjaskiel @centuryrodsusa @vanstaalofficial

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The fish are a bonus..

#saltlife #stars #lifeonthewater #redlight #foryoupage
@vanstaalofficial @centuryrodsusa @onthewatermagazine

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Our average fish has been between 18 and 22lbs this season, and that's scary as hell..

Treat these ladies nicely, These are the ones that NEED to breed.
This is the first real sign of this fishery's demise, And sadly there's still mouth breathers spouting how "Its the best it's ever been."
Striped bass are worth more, pound for pound; In the water than on a plate or dead on a boat deck - Period.

#stripedbass #conservation #saltwaterfishing #saltlife #foryou
@saltwaterguidesassociation

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It's crazy how fast life can change,
Absorb every moment before It's gone.

#stripedbass #surfcasting #saltlife #massachusetts #foryou
@onthewatermagazine @vanstaalofficial @centuryrodsusa

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