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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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