Weather inevitably sets the baseline for working on a fishing vessel, and the importance of basic comfort can’t be underestimated.
Boats & Gear editor Paul Molyneaux talks to fishermen about what their experience has taught them to carry in Crew Comforts (pg. 7) Outerwear is the first defense from the elements.
Products editor Brian Hagenbuch reviews the latest sea-tested gear on page 10.
Speaking of favorites, fishermen Harry Allen recently finished his 16-year rebuild of Shenangan. You can read how he did it starting on page 24.
On page 16, Molyneaux profiles how one electronics company took a decade to design sonar tailored to fishermen’s needs. Correspondent Maureen Donald looks at the science behind seafood, and why the local catch really does more than just taste better (pg. 20).
Finally, North Pacific bureau chief Charlie Ess profiles one Alaska fisherman whose story tells how determination and ingenuity are key to success.
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