National Fisherman September 2019

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Island leaders Iceland’s dedication to fisheries has inspired global innovations

Boatbuilding Russia builds a fleet of trawlers of Icelandic design

Freshwater family A Finnish crew carries on a 600-year lake-netting tradition

THE FUTURE OF FISHING State of the art technology, designed by Iceland’s leading companies

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In this issue

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Tero Mustonen

National Fisherman / September 2019 / Vol. 100, No. 5

Lake of the vendace

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Cover Story Iceland abroad

Russia’s big bet

Icelandic companies sell fishing technology solutions around the world, and see big opportunities in the United States.

The Russian government spurs investment to build a new freezer-trawler fleet, and one company is using Icelandic design to stay competitive.

Features / Boats & Gear

On Deck

Net Systems

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Product Roundup Crustacean Sensation delivers crab bait in a can; new knotless poly mesh.

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Around the Yards Maine yard builds its first outboard lobster boat; Ala. builder delivers scalloper.

Norebo Management

Knarr Maritime

A Finnish family stays devoted to their small-scale freshwater trap fishery that dates back to the 14th century, but now they battle the global market at home.

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Northern Lights The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute takes on global opportunity.

Dock Talk A fight for dock space has one Maine captain and crew wondering where the breaking point will be.

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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 / Smith Island, Md.

Reader Services 41

Classifieds

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Advertiser Index

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