National Fisherman November 2019

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A thriving Atlantic scallop fishery is paying off for dayboat and offshore fleets in the Mid-Atlantic

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Bay boat boom

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Bellingham builder launches bigger yard, doubles output

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National Fisherman / November 2019 / Vol. 100, No.7

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Aliotti Enterprises

In this issue

Salmon at Full Speed

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Cover Story Big Time

Satellite Delights

Abundant Atlantic sea scallops tell a success story for vessels large and small.

New systems offer crews and fleets a wide range of options in capacity, coverage and costs.

On Deck

David Witherell

Duckworth Steel Boats

Features / Boats & Gear

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Product Roundup High-tech water temp loggers now available for fishermen; Mustang’s sleek new PFD.

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Around the Yards Another scalloper from Florida; Maine yard’s 73rd wooden boat; Bristol Bay boats barged for repair.

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Northern Lights The North Pacific Fishery Management Council wants to hear from stakeholders.

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Editor’s Log

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Fishing Back When

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Mail Buoy

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A Letter from NMFS

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Around the Coasts

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Market Reports

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Last Set / Casco Bay, Maine

Reader Services 40

Classifieds

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Advertiser Index

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