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Brian Hagenbuch

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Brian Hagenbuch is National Fisherman's products editor, a contributing editor to SeafoodSource and a Bristol Bay fisherman. He is based in Seattle.

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The crew of the F/V Vansee (above) preps new CodCoil, or slinky, pots. The gear is made for longliners tired of feeding whales a seafood buffet and is noted for being collapsible and lightweight. Shawn McManus photo.

Off the hook: Slinky pots revolutionize Alaska’s blackcod fishery

ZF’s iDrift helps you control drift speed and direction in windy conditions or active current.

Reliable and driven: ZF Marine provides long-lasting and wide-ranging commercial solutions

The speed log fulfills for vessels 150 GT and higher.

Better speed reading: A next generation single axis doppler speed log from Furuno

Strong, quiet pumps move waste farther away. Tecma photo.

Turbine toilets: Tecma’s pumps liquefy waste

An electronic logbook built to fit your fishery. Real Time Data photo.

A fisherman’s e-logbook: DeckHand Pro looks to crack U.S. market

The CodCoil is an affordable small-boat pot revolution.

Spring a trap: Slinky pots take over for Alaska’s blackcod hooks

New thrusters come in four sizes.

Smooth navigation: Dual bronze propellers provide the right thrust

Knock out engine room fires with a single heave. Hercules SLR photo.

Fire backup: Aerosol fire suppressors proving useful for fishermen

Zoleo shifts between cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite networks. Zoleo photo.

Better onboard cell messaging: Zoleo fills in gaps for more seamless messaging

Sockeye salmon strips are designed for teething babies. Bambino’s Baby Food photo.

Sockeye for baby teeth: Native tradition inspires Bambino’s new Alaska Sockeye Salmon Strips