National Fisherman January 2021 Preview

Best of Boats & Gear / PFD progress / Rebuilding Perseverance January / 2021

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National Fisherman / January 2021 / Vol. 101, No. 9

Perseverance takes shape from a bare hull A young Maine fisherman takes an old 32-foot Novi down to the bones.

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Cover Story / Crew Shots 2021 From Jonesport to Dutch Harbor, fishermen send us their best shots. Check out our national fishing family in the spread and on the cover.

Features / Boats & Gear

Northern Lights

S.W. Boatworks

New alliance will open opportunities in Europe and the UK for Alaska seafood.

Around the Yards Maine yard builds a combo tuna/ research vessel; Alabama oyster skiff headed to Virginia; converting a yacht to Alaska crabber.

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Product Roundup Better cell phone messaging at sea; new aerosol fire extinguisher; online plans for building livewells.

The best of 2020 in Boats & Gear New gas, diesel and electric outboards; digital solutions for trawl nets and fish quality; better safety and sanitation.

On Deck 06

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Consequences Improved PFD designs are winning acceptance among Alaska’s Bristol Bay fishermen.

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Editor’s Log

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Fishing Back When

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A Letter from NMFS

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Mail Buoy

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Product News

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Around the Coasts

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Market Reports

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Permit News

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Last Set / Solomons Island, Md.

Reader Services 44

Classifieds

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Advertiser Index

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