by Tele | Apr 29, 2011 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Longlining
A mountain of unavoidable boat projects caused a few days’ delay, but I’m now reasonably certain that the good ship Charity will pull out of Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal today. As certain as a deckhand ever can be, that is. If...
by Tele | Apr 26, 2011 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Salmon Trolling
Living seasonally applies unique meaning to life. Time doesn’t seem to pass particularly quickly, as we mosey through the “off”-season, balancing necessary boat maintenance and improvements with the luxuries of being self-employed. Plenty of...
by Tele | Apr 23, 2011 | Commercial Fishing, F/V Nerka
[Part 1 of “How Nerka Got Her Sea Legs Back” can be viewed here.] “Uh-oh,” Joel said. “Hang on!” We surged into a sea of whitecaps, as clearly delineated from the calm water behind as if a line was drawn between the two. I braced myself...
by Tele | Apr 20, 2011 | Commercial Fishing, F/V Nerka
Creatures removed from their natural habitat are a sad sight, and I feel the same way about boats out of water. Perched on spindly prosthetic legs of steel tripods and wooden blocks, they loom gangly and uncertain, vulnerable bellies exposed...
by Tele | Apr 6, 2011 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Environment, Salmon Trolling, Sitka
One of my early boat kid memories is of my parents pointing out the sleek schooner-troller Karmon Dee fishing alongside us on the drag. “That’s Senator Eliason’s boat.” I still remember the new understanding born in my brain that day....
by Tele | Apr 6, 2011 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Longlining, Sitka, Sustainability, Women in Fishing
It’s been almost 1 month since Alaska’s 2011 longline fishery opened. Maybe you’ve seen banners around your grocery’s seafood counter, promoting the sudden market availability. “Fresh Alaska halibut is here!” Lesser known among Americans...
