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Paul Molyneaux

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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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Pop-up pots and the search for 'whale-safe' gear

The forward fish hold, engine room and some of the forepeak of the old B.J. Thomas are incorporated into the rebuilt F/V Dauntless. Justin Yager photo.
The forward fish hold, engine room and some of the forepeak of the old B.J. Thomas are incorporated into the rebuilt F/V Dauntless. Justin Yager photo.

Resurrecting Dauntless

Electric Sunbeam: Alaska DIY hybrid boat

Keliher
Pat Keliher is the commissioner of Maine's Department of Marine Resources.

Coronavirus concerns delay Maine's $20 million elver fishery

The biajaiba, also known as lane snapper, is an item on the menu of Sexto Colectivo. Wikipedia photo.
The biajaiba, also known as lane snapper, is an item on the menu of Sexto Colectivo. Wikipedia photo.

Sexto Colectivo: It’s not what you might think

With her waterline still taped, the Joey D receives finishing touches before her late January 2020 launch. Tom Farrell photo

Shuck driver

Lake Michigan's commercial fishermen use live bait traps to harvest whitefish, but new legislation could remove the commercial designation of this and other species. Michigan Fish Producers Association photo.
Lake Michigan's commercial fishermen use live bait traps to harvest whitefish, but new legislation could remove the commercial designation of this and other species. Michigan Fish Producers Association

Great Lakes high stakes: Fishing bills threaten freshwater industry

Global Fishing Watch tracks fishing operations worldwide using AIS technology. Global Fishing Watch image.
Global Fishing Watch tracks fishing operations worldwide using AIS technology. Global Fishing Watch image.

Big Brother is watching at Global Fishing Watch

Besides its unique bow, the Viking Power also breaks new ground by using A-frames for towing and hoisting its two 14-foot dredges. Williams Fabrication photo

Viking Power

In the water, naval architect Tom Farrell

Reaching for the stars

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Maine's governor requests 10-year moratorium on wind permits in state waters

A full dock at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. Fishing fleets coast to coast have been largely idled by restaurant shutdowns and dropoff in demand. Doug Stewart photo.
A full dock at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. Fishing fleets coast to coast were largely idled by restaurant shutdowns and dropoff in demand. Doug Stewart photo.
January 22, 2021

Follow-up survey of fishermen and covid-19 impact begins

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