The Hardworking World of Bristol Bay Boats
Bristol bay boats are probably some of the toughest pieces of machinery you'll ever find on the water, designed specifically to handle the frantic, high-stakes chaos of the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery. If you've never seen a Bristol Bay "gillnetter" in person, they might look a little strange at first. They aren't sleek, they aren't particularly pretty, and they definitely aren't built for a relaxing Sunday cruise. They're basically floating tanks, built to cram as much fish as possible into a very small space while navigating some of the sketchiest, muddiest waters in Alaska. ...