National Fisherman February 2020

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Blue jewel Crystal Jordan hauls Chesapeake blue crabs (and oysters) on her wooden deadrise Some Beach Diesel Directory Our annual lineup of new diesel engines, specs and what’s to come

Boatbuilding The Paradigm launches a Maine lobsterman’s dream TAG US! #NATIONALFISHERMAN

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In this issue

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NF Staff

National Fisherman / February 2020 / Vol. 100, No. 10

Diesel Directory 2020

24

30 Bigger than before

Cover Story Chesapeake bred Crystal Jordan carries on her family’s bay heritage.

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Around the Yards Last Gloucester schooner rebuilt; boatyard owner gets a gillnetter; oyster schooner needs a home.

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Product Roundup New fleece layering system; high-res video at sea; keeping sharks at bay.

Taylored Boats and designer Willis Beal team up for the new 50-footer Paradigm.

On Deck

ASMI

Maritime Fabrications

Features / Boats & Gear

Paul Molyneaux

Jay Fleming

New power packages, lower emissions, and diesel outboards for fishermen.

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Northern Lights Alaska’s commitment to seafood quality starts with clearly defining what it means.

02

Editor’s Log

04

Fishing Back When

05

A Letter from NMFS

08

Around the Coasts

16

Market Reports

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Last Set / Bristol Bay, Alaska

Reader Services 41

Classifieds

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Advertiser Index

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