National Fisherman October 2017

OCTOBER 2017

Incorporating

I N F O R M E D F I S H E R M E N • P R O F I TA B L E F I S H E R I E S • S U S TA I N A B L E F I S H

Pulling strings One Mainer has a mission to elevate the groundfish

DEPUTY DIESELS

Can a trio of outboards replace your inboard?

WAHL TO ORDER www.nationalfisherman.com

Oregon yard keeps spec’ing out 58s

CONTENTS

COVER: Tim Rider’s crew ices groundfish aboard the 36-foot Finlander, 60 miles off the coast of Maine.

Paul Molyneaux photo

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • OCTOBER 2017 • VOL. 98, NO. 6

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Features/ Boats&Gear

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On Deck 7

Northern Lights

The Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery looks to support and grow Alaska’s wild stocks.

Cover

Packing pollock

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How one rod and reel groundfish operation in Maine found its market and perfected its craft.

Dock Talk

After Alaska sees its highest fatality count in 13 years, it’s time for a safety check.

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A custom cold

The Winter Bay is the latest launch that started as a Fred Wahl 58-foot spec boat.

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Outboard outlook

Our guide to the ins and outs of new outboard technology and the latest models.

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Editor’s Log Fishing Back When Mail Buoy/Chris Oliver Consequences Around the Coasts Crew Shot of the Month Market Reports

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Around the Yards

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Sprinklers on lobster boats; Buffalo Boats keep on in Wash.; Chesapeake deadrises earn praise

Last Set Oyster tonging on the Patuxent River p. 48

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READER SERVICES Classified

Product Roundup

Advertiser’s Index

LED searchlight designed for maximum control; trawl net sensors listen for shrimp count

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Table of Contents page 20: Paul Molyneaux photo page 24: Fred Wahl photo page 34: Jon Johansen photo

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