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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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Bering Sea pollock fishing — Pollock survey. NOAA photo

Smaller pollock during Alaska’s season B expected to tighten supplies

Control systems for smoother, more precise maneuvering.

Waterjet control: Kongsberg Maritime launches two new jet control systems

New Intellian antenna brings high-speed connectivity to small boats.

Big data for little boats: Intellian leverages high-throughput for boats under 80 feet

Bristol Bay sockeye salmon. BBRSDA photo.

Promising prices, record landings for Bristol Bay sockeye

Peter Pan Seafoods photo.

Peter Pan posts $1.10 per pound for Bristol Bay sockeye

Michael Jackson, a 34-year Bristol Bay veteran, requires crew to wear PFDs anytime they’re on the bow. He stocks Mustang Survival horse-collar jackets that inflate on contact with the water. BBRSDA photo.

Staying safe in Bristol Bay

Silver Spray Seafoods photo.

Silver with a heart of gold

Maui Jim, Costa and Native are all good options for eye protection.

Jumpers on the flats: See more of the action with good glasses

New options are making PFDs harder to argue against.

Float on: PFDs are becoming more viable, even for gillnetting

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