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Articles in November, 2002 issue of National Fisherman

• A battle plan for bycatch. (A Letter From Bill Hogarth).
  by Bill Hogarth
• An Albatross around NMFS' neck. (Editor's Log).
  by Jerry Fraser
• The next step for Inmarsat technology: JRC's latest antenna package is developed with new satellite services in mind. (Product Roundup).
  by Michael Crowley
• N.J. captain is indicted in an offshore shooting; investigation of dispute lasts over a year. (Northeast).
  by Kirk Moore
• Rod-and-reeler agrees that recreationals need watching. (To the editor).
  by Doug Johnson
• Labor of love: after seven decades in the commercial fishing industry, Bob Swartz still lives to roll up his sleeves and get to work. (In Profile).
  by Maureen Milne Donald
• Southern shrimpers find Texas study a must-read: world market changes outlined in report. (Gulf * South Atlantic).
• Fla. councilman has ideas for appointment process. (To the editor).
  by Roy O. Williams
• Northeast shrimp: pound may fetch at least a dollar--if the 2003 season takes place. (Market Report).
  by Dexter Van Zile
• Fishing back when. (Classics).
• Tool school: even amateur mechanics can perform like maestros if they learn how to best use their instruments. (Shop Talk).
  by Ben Evridge
• Salmon running, prices walking for Cook Inlet: many boats take a pass on Kuskokwim. (North Pacific).
  by Charlie Ess
• Home port: where we live.
  by Charlie Ess
• Of skates and schooners: skipper Per Odegaard and his crew longline for blackcod and halibut off Alaska aboard a grand old wooden schooner. (Second Of Two Parts).
  by William McCloskey
• Events and conferences:Rhode Island Convention Center, ProvidenceOct. 3-5. (Fish Expo & Workboat Atlantic).
• Co-op fishermen earn money without setting nets; more than 50 Chignik salmon seiners reap $20,000 each for sockeye caught by 19. (North Pacific).
  by Wesley Loy
• Shining a light on savings: ACR's RCL-50 searchlight matches up well against more expensive alternatives. (Product Roundup).
  by Michael Crowley
• Gulf/South Atlantic mackerel: fishery enduring lots of hassle, but enjoying little reward for its effort. (Market Report).
  by Hoyt Childers
• Built to rake 'em in: innovation is everywhere aboard new Nova Scotia scalloper. (Boats & Gear).
  by Paul Molyneaux
• Lobstermen get used diesels; yard focuses on tuna fishery. (North).
  by Michael Crowley
• Trap war could develop over disputed grounds: Canadian, U.S. fishermen seek agreement. (Northeast).
  by Paul Molyneaux
• Wrestling with demons.
  by Linc Bedrosian
• North Pacific groundfish: fleet hoping to reap the benefits of marketing campaign's success. (Market Report).
  by Charlie Ess
• Pacific sea urchins: summer price poor, but patience could pay off for divers in late fall. (Market Report).
  by Dexter Van Zile
• Cap'n Sane says ... (Mail Buoy).
  by Perc Sane
• Pulling your load: you earn your living with the boat you're lugging around, so make sure your trailer is up to the job. (On The Road).
  by Ev Collier
• Bulletin board.
• New crabber for Bering Sea; aluminum house for dragger. (West).
  by Michael Crowley
• Exhibitor listings: including products, services, companies, associations and agencies. (Fish Expo & Workboat Atlantic).
• Marine engineer pitches in on vessel stability debate. (To the editor).
  by Jonathan G. Parrott
• No pain in this glass: nowadays there's no need to risk having the windshield blow out out of your wheelhouse. (Windows 2002).
  by Michael Crowley
• B.C. sinking stirs anger over coast guard policy; divers not allowed to enter capsized hull. (Canada).
• Oregon fisherman's wife gains ear of the president; outlines concerns of West Coast groundfish and shrimp fleets during roundtable session. (Pacific).
  by Dan McGovern
• Alaska, Mass. ports still leaders in volume, value: Dutch Harbor, New Bedford tops in 2001. (National).
• Fish by the truckload: Yankees are turning to pair trawling for herring. (At Sea).
  by Jerry Fraser
• Owner, families to settle in loss of Alaska trawler: Arctic Rose damages total less than $9m. (North Pacific).
  by Charlie Ess
• 1842 railway still operating; Va. boatman busy since '30s. (South).
  by Larry Chowning
• 2002 National Fisherman's Highliners. (Cover Story).
• Court battle likely over NMFS white marlin decision: acting on council recommendation, agency denies request to list billfish as endangered. (Gulf * South Atlantic).
  by Hoyt Childers
• A rock and a hard place: East Coast longliners are caught between sport fishermen and environmentalists, to say nothing of the ICCAT nations. (Swordfish Update).
  by Abner Kingman
• Crew aboard 59-footer survive freighter strike; skipper alleges ship struck boat, sailed on. (Pacific).
  by Linc Bedrosian
• Divided we sink. (Forum).
  by Eric Schmidt
• Jury rigged, till the end. (Safety).
• Provincial minister nixes transfer of crab license; town's bid for processing license denied. (Canada).
  by Bob Gustatson