National Fisherman March 2016

MARCH 2016

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

Shop sharp Boatbuilders tell us what they would do if they were you

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European makers modernize trawls THAI FIGHTERS

Squid trappers cling to fishing traditions

CONTENTS

Cover: Employees measure a boat in progress at Fashion Blacksmith in Crescent City, Calif.

Photo by Fashion Blacksmith

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • MARCH 2016 • VOL. 96, NO. 11

Features/ Boats&Gear

On Deck

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Sea Gypsies

Science On Your Side

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Veteran fisherman Paul Molyneaux explores the struggles facing a Thai fishing community.

Ray Hilborn explores the mainstream myth that global fish stocks are declining.

Cover

Dock Talk

Buyer be prepared

Boatbuilders break down how to talk shop and why it can pay to be patient.

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Flipper and Jumper

Two door manufacturers are expanding the versatility of trawl technology through functionality.

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Around the Yards

A lobster boat born again; 85-footer survives corrosion; 1918 deadrise still running

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How a North Atlantic greenhorn learned the ropes and changed his life.

2 Editor’s Log 4 Fishing Back When 5 Mail Buoy/Eileen Sobeck 6 In Search of the Simple Life 7 Washington Lookout 8 Northern Lights 12 Consequences 13 Crew Shot of the Month 14 Around the Coasts 20 Market Reports

Last Set

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Skipper Jim Nash pacifies a monkfish p. 52

Product Roundup

READER SERVICES

Three new fishfinders to meet your sounder needs; a winch system with ultimate control

Classified Advertiser’s Index

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Table of Contents: page 22: Paul Molyneaux photo page 28: Fashion Blacksmith photo page 32: Thyborøn photo photo

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