I know this probably isn’t the right place but I would love to try crab fishing in Alaska! I am a fisherman from Newfoundland and have experienced sailing on the Great Lake freighters as well, the problem is I am located in Newfoundland Canada and don’t know about the best way to find a job in Alaska and what visa etc I would need, I have all my transport Canada certificates, if anyone can help or point me in the right direction please comment, thanks in advance
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I was visiting Coos Bay, Oregon recently, and stopped by the history museum (thanks to my awesome kid who spotted the sign!). I knew I had to save some of these recipes for the group!
Any men here get harassed by female fisherman! Here's my story got a tendering job which turned out normal until this female tried to get me back to her state room. I basically told her no she's 23 im 34. She became pissy the entire length of her contract then ended up fucking the captain instead haha. Woman suck
How many people return to the same company at sea to do fish processing? Do people actually return for multiple seasons? Is this job always hiring new people, with no steady employees?
Just curious how this works
What are your thoughts about it all?
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I need to vent, I have 5 years of fishing experience and I’ve stuck with my current boat despite financial needs because the skipper makes me feel safe. I went out on a limb and took a deckhand job post Bristol bay because the skipper’s sister is a family friend and he seemed okay… until... Last night at 4 am we were talking about music tastes and we realize my dad and him were born the same month & same year. He uses that as an opportunity to say despite our 37 year age difference he’s really attracted to me and I should cheat on my fiancé with him. Alone, on open water together. I just quit, he paid me out and we had a decent talk. I previously worked on tenders and unfortunately I was not surprised by this experience. Not traumatized and I don’t think he or all men suck, but I’m just fucking angry I have to put my safety at risk in this industry.
I’m commercial fishing and I want to be done but I can’t quit due to my dad helped get this job for me and I feel like I’m becoming a lot more suicidal so I wanted to slam my pinky finger in the door so I could go home anyone know any other way?
I don’t not work in the fishing industry at all. Just an observation as someone who knows a few people that do.
But is it true your respect as a fisherman is ranked on what it is you fish?
Friend A of mine works on a crabbing vessel. When he talks about it people are in awe and generally respect his title more.
Friend B of mine works on a fishing vessel(idk what kind of fish) but he uses a pick to hook them on board. He gets some awes but not much as friend A
Friend C works on a vessel that catches processes and packages on one ship and it’s like a whole facility at the bottom of the boat. People aren’t impressed at all when he talks about it.
Just curious is their ranking as a fisherman?
Love all that u guys do considering I’m pescatarian. God bless
Looking for a 400’ line rigged
I created a SAAS that solves a niche problem for commercial fishermen in Alaska.
App works well but due to my work I do not have time to market. Looking for a partner who can take charge of marketing. Willing to share profits 50/50
DM If interested.