by Laine Welch | Jun 16, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Scallops
AK weathervane scallops Credit: csmphotos.com Photo credit: weathervanefactory.com One of Alaska’s smallest and priciest fisheries gets underway on July 1 – weathervane scallops. The fleet size is limited by federal licensing for only 9 permits, but just two boats...
by Laine Welch | Jun 27, 2019 | Fish Radio Programs, Scallops
Scallop dredge Credit: CSM Photos One of Alaska’s most exclusive fisheries gets underway on July 1 – weathervane scallops. Just two boats take part in the fishery which spans from Yakutat to the Bering Sea. “It’s pretty...
by Laine Welch | Jul 3, 2018 | Fish Radio Programs, Scallops
Alaska’s fishery for weathervane scallops got underway on July 1. Just two boats will target the pricey shellfish in areas from Yakutat to the Bering Sea. Weathervanes are the largest scallops in the world with a shell diameter averaging ten inches. It can...
by Laine Welch | Oct 4, 2016 | Crab, Fish Radio Programs, Fisheries updates, Groundfish, Halibut, Herring, Hook and Line, Pollock, Pot Gear, Scallops, Trawlers
Fish Radio Fishing updates, October October 5, 2016 This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Lots going on in October out on the water- king crab news and fishing updates after this — Get a fish tech degree on the go with fully loaded iPad...
by Laine Welch | Sep 15, 2016 | Board of Fish (State), Crab, Economics, Fish Radio Programs, Meetings, NPFMC, Scallops
Fish Radio Bristol Bay wrap, Crabbers petition for Tanners, dive updates September 16, 2016 This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – A nice pay day at Bristol Bay and crabbers petition for more Tanners. More updates after this – Get a fish tech degree on the go with...
by Laine Welch | Sep 6, 2016 | Board of Fish (State), Cod, Crab, Fish Radio Programs, Groundfish, Halibut, Hook and Line, Jig Gear, Meetings, NPFMC, Pollock, Pot Gear, Salmon, Scallops, Trawlers
Fish Radio Fishing updates, September September 7, 2016 This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Fall fisheries are in full swing. I’ll tell you more after this – Alaskan Quota & Permits in Petersburg works hard for fishermen so they can do what they do best –...