National Fisherman August 2017

AUGUST 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

Youth troops Helping the next generation gain entry into U.S. fisheries

AFTER THE PINCH

Maine lobster’s quick recovery www.nationalfisherman.com

BOATBUILDING

Sea Watcher II makes a splash

CONTENTS

COVER: Setnet skipper Billie Delaney hauls gear at Graveyard Point in Alaska’s Bristol Bay. Corey Arnold photo.

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • AUGUST 2017 • VOL. 98, NO. 4

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Features/ Boats&Gear

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On Deck 6

Northern Lights

Cover

Alaska fishing leader Linda Behnken talks about her introduction to the industry.

A federal program could help young fishermen find their start.

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Finding trouble and racing for halibut with the infamous Stooges of the F/V Moe.

New blood

Dock Talk

A bug’s life

In the summer of 2012, Maine’s lobstermen were put to the test.

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Watch and learn

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Inside the detailed design and certification of Sea Watcher II.

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

Powered up

Will U.S. boats run with the European electric winch trend?

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Last Set The sun sets behind seiners, Homer, Alaska p. 48

Around the Yards

Maine yard gets commercial gigs; Wash. builder returns home; gulf shrimper finds work in N.C.

READER SERVICES Classified

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Advertiser’s Index

Product Roundup

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Table of Contents page 20: Corey Arnold photo page 24: Michael Mesko photo page 26: Patti Marine photo

New throttle designed to outlast your engine; Autopilot makes hands-off travel a breeze

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