National Fisherman January 2018

JANUARY 2018

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ON THE COVER: Chatham Lee and Homer McFadden (blackcod head) get into their work on the 58-foot Sierra Mar out of Seattle.

Photo by Homer McFadden

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • JANUARY 2018 • VOL. 98, NO. 9

Features/ Boats&Gear

On Deck

20 A FISHING LIFE

6 NORTHERN LIGHTS

We’ve been seining for selfies from America’s fishing crews for our annual collection of atsea, on-deck and in-port pics.

Creating new opportunities for the next generation of commercial fishermen.

28 SKIFF SUPERSTARS

8 DOCK TALK

Catching up with the evolution of the skiff in fisheries from coast to coast.

Learn about advances in marine safety practices and training at IFISH5.

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34 BEST OF THE BEST

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EDITOR’S LOG

Our Boats & Gear roundup of the most innovative and interesting products in 2017.

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FISHING BACK WHEN

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MAIL BUOY

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CHRIS OLIVER

38 AROUND THE YARDS

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16 AROUND THE COASTS

Maine builder perfects craft; Alaska yard builds big tenders; Buying an old family boat back

26 MARKET REPORTS

60 PRODUCT ROUNDUP The latest offshore drivetrains are automated; rescue strobes can be watched on your phone

10 CONSEQUENCES

Last Set » 34

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A Sunday sunrise in Bucks Harbor, Maine 52

READER SERVICES

44 CLASSIFIED 47 ADVERTISER’S INDEX Table of Contents:

page 28: Heavy Metal Welding photo page 38: Bay Welding Services photo

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