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National Fisherman / Spring 2022 / Vol. 103, No. 01
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Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative
In this issue
Maine lobster: Trapped
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Boatbuilding: Bayou to the Bering Sea
Built for Bristol Bay
Ocean Peace converts a 131-foot Gulf of Mexico offshore supply vessel to an Alaska pollock catcher boat.
The self-described ‘Arkansas redneck’ behind those fast salmon boats.
Features / Boats & Gear
On Deck
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Top News Alaskan Leader comes to Boston; West Coast offshore wind.
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ASMI’s latest report shows how covid-19 effects are lingering for the Alaska seafood industry.
Photos: Among the Giants The Alaska trawl fleet undergoes its annual maintenance in Seattle.
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Book Excerpt Patrick Dixon delivers an ode to building a fishing life in Alaska.
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Boatbuilding: Finlander II A New England dragger gets a makeover for jig and scalloping.
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More Power Below Azimuth thrusters bring new levels of efficiency, maneuverability.
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Northern Lights
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Our House The Old Man of the Sea gets a new fishing partner, a new boat assignment, and some retail experience at the dock.
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Editor’s Log
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Fishing Then & Now
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Snapshot: Who We Are
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Crew Shots & Profile
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Last Set / Seattle
Reader Services 54
Classifieds
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Advertiser Index
What’s New in Sonar The iXblue Seapix system aims for the high end of the market.
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