National Fisherman articles from July 2004

National Fisherman archives from July 2004

Much ado.(Editor's Log)(reauthorization, fisheries)(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... Shortly after I became editor of National Fisherman, U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) held hearings in Portland and in other cities across the country as a preamble to the reauthorization of the Sustainable Fisheries Act. That was five...

At sea.(Editor's Log)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: ST. PATRICK'S DAY proved lucky indeed when writer Kathy Bergren Smith went Gillnetting for shad with James Terry, Billy Peatfield and Dean Jordan, plus Andy Jennings of the South Carolina Department of...

50 years ago this month.(Fishing Back When)(few happenings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... An experimental seine fishery for school tuna off the Maine Coast is likely this summer, assuming details can be worked out with the owner of the Western Pride, a San Pedro, Calf., purse seiner. In 1951 a similar vessel, the Western Explorer,...

30 years ago this month.(Fishing Back When)(few happenings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A Bayou La Batre, Ala., welder tacks frames together for a new shrimper. The "Big Bayou" is home to 300 fishing boats as well as a boatbuilding industry. National Fisherman special correspondent Lyman Owen describes "the seafood capital of the...

10 years ago this month.(Fishing Back When)(few happenings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A reluctant mako is landed aboard the swordfish boat Lady Marina on Georges Bank. Halfway around the world, a gray shark yanks a surfer off his board in the South Pacific. "I was paddling in water five feet deep when I felt... a grenade going...

Telling it like it is.(Yankin' and Liftin' Their Whole Lives: A Mississippi River Commercial Fisherman)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Yankin' and Liftin' Their Whole Lives: A Mississippi River Commercial Fisherman By Richard Younker Shawnee Books, 141 pp., $24.95, paper Most commercial 'fishing books out there these days aren't very flattering, as the current fashion...

The risk of midwater herring trawling in New England.(Forum)
July 1, 2004... The Sustainable Fisheries Act and court orders have mandated rapid rebuilding of groundfish and other species to levels potentially above anything seen in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem since the introduction of fishing by Native Americans,...

You need a plan.(Safety)(to avoid marine incidents)
July 1, 2004... A safety and tire control plan is a tool to help the commercial fishing vessel operator reduce the impact of a marine incident. Incidents at sea will happen, and when they do, having a safety and tire control plan in place can greatly reduce...

Let's keep the reef, mackerel fishermen we have.(To the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... From a fisherman's point of view, to survive in 2004, you must be able to diversify your fishing effort. In my case, 1 hold permits and equipment and know-how in several different fisheries. Example: blue crab pots, sea-bass pots, reef fish...

Fisherman's wife seeks help in locating missing husband.(Mail Buoy)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I am writing to implore your help in the search for my husband, Howard "Ripley" Van Winkle, missing since April 20. He has been a commercial fisherman for 20 years and an avid reader of your publication. I am hoping someone in the fishing...

May's dock talk irks reader; claims NF supports fish farms.(Mail Buoy)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I am completely shocked and infuriated about the article that the National Fisherman published, "The Economic Advantages of Aquaculture," in Dock Talk on page 8 of your May 2004 issue. You guys should now call yourselves "National Fish...

Collaborating on trawl gear.(A Letter From Bill Hogarth)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... This month, I'd like to discuss preparations for our new NOAA Fisheries research vessel that will operate in the Northeast. Since September, we have been working with industry, academia and the fishery management councils to develop an...

Cap'n Sane says ...(Mail Buoy)(captain rusticating at Saturday Cove, Maine )
July 1, 2004... Saturday Cove, Maine The ice was barely out of the Cove here in July when rusticators started streamin' in. We all like the Rusties, most of whom have inherited their cottages from money earned the old fashioned way--inherited. Some...

Lobster catch and dock space dipping in Fla. keys: management measures may improve landings, but working waterfront's future unsettled.(Gulf/South Atlantic)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Squeezed by shrinking dock space and four seasons of poor-to-mediocre harvests, Florida Keys lobstermen--along with shrimpers and other commercial fishermen--are fighting to save their way of life. The number of fish houses is declining as...

La. state senator pulls commercial redfish bill: cites harassment by recreational interests.(Gulf/South Atlantic)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Louisiana fishermen were stymied in their attempt to have a "game-fish only" restriction on redfish rescinded when the state senator who introduced the bill establishing a hook-and-line fishery for the popular drum species withdrew the...

Maryland oyster harvest plummets to record low: 2003-04 catch total likely to barely hit 20,000 bushels as shellfish diseases gain strength.(Northeast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Though the tally isn't final, the news is clear--disease is taking its toll on Chesapeake Bay oysters. Maryland's final harvest figures will barely reach 20,000 bushels for the 200304 season just past, down from the 200203 record low of...

Fishermen feeling wrath of amendment 13 plan: deep days-at-sea cuts sting Northeast fleet.(Northeast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... After more than two years of dreadful anticipation, New England fishermen are at last feeling the wrath of Amendment 13 to the groundfish management plan. It is all they feared it would be, and more. Fishermen were expecting a 40 percent...

Cooperative research projects yielding results: shrimpers, flounder boats may benefit.(Northeast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Two cooperative research projects off New England have had favorable outcomes and reinforce the crucial role of the industry in research. The first clears the way for elimination of the small mesh exemption that prohibited shrimp...

Rain and polluted runoff plague Calif. oyster farms: heavy precipitation carrying waste forces shellfish shutdowns, revives tensions with dairies.(Pacific)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Heavy rains this winter forced oyster farms in California's major shellfish-growing region to close for weeks at a time, simmering long-standing tension with neighboring dairies over polluted runoff. Dairies say they are proactively taking...

Alaska seafood to play role in fast-food future: halibut part of sub shop's healthy fare.(Pacific)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Next fall, Anchorage-based restaurant owner Andy Moussouras will head south to Seattle to open his second restaurant and introduce millions of local residents and tourists to his vision of the fast-food future. And that vision features...

Home port where we live: King Cove, Alaska.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... THE TOWN Population: 900 year-round; 1,600 when summer salmon season is in full swing. Estimated number of boats: The total number of fishing boats in King Cove Harbor and the RBN (Robert "Babe" Newman Harbor), which opened for business in...

Grilled lobster and fixin's: Jeremiah Reiser, San Diego, Calif.(Galley watch: at-sea cuisine)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... At $16 dollars per pound retail, lobster is a seafood that deserves special care in the kitchen or galley. Former grill chef Jeremiah Reiser says the trick to cooking lobster right is not over-cooking it. "Lobster can be eaten raw," says...

Changes mark wild salmon industry revitalization: additional cranes in Cook Inlet and revival of old Bristol Bay harvest district await fleet.(North Pacific)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... As Alaska's sockeye salmon industry continues to reinvent itself, this year's season promises new machinery in Cook Inlet and a modified harvest strategy in Bristol Bay. In Cook Inlet, a Kenai-based processor expanded dock facilities to...

Proposed bills would let fish towns purchase IFQs: could lease quota shares back to residents.(North Pacific)(Individual Fishing Quotas)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Fish towns rimming the Gulf of Alaska may soon be able to purchase halibut and blackcod individual fishing quotas under a Community Entities Quota program. Should they pass through various legislative committees, House Bill 554 and Senate...

Legislation to let tourists be fisherman-for-a-day: salmon gillnetters supporting proposal.(North Pacific)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... In May, Alaska's so-called "dude fishing" bill had worked its way through Alaska's House Special Committee on Fisheries. The bill was introduced in hopes of offering commercial fishermen an additional avenue for increasing revenue by...

DFO campaign takes aim at Bay of Fundy poachers: commercial being used to urge public to avoid buying stolen lobsters sold door-to-door.(Canada)(Department of Fisheries and Oceans)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are cracking down on lobster poachers in the Bay of Fundy--in large pan by urging the public not to buy poached lobsters being sold door to door. The...

Newfoundland crabbers, processors sign contract: settle dispute, set minimum price for catch.(Canada)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Boats are ready to sail and plant workers are ready to go to work," said Earle McCurdy, Fish, Food and Allied Workers president, on May 3 as a dispute over crab prices between fishermen and processors Was settled at the last minute. The...

Got herring? cows fed fish meal to enrich milk: Ontario dairy's product omega-3 fortified.(Canada)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Cows on eight Ontario farms are being fed fish meal to produce milk enriched with docosahexaenoic acid--DHA--the omega-3 fatty acid that supports normal development of the brain, eyes and nerves. Neilson Dairy is marketing the milk under...

Olympia: groundfish dragger.(Boat of the Month)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Maggie Raymond is a visible and vocal presence at New England Fishery Management Council meetings. But don't mistake her for one of the scores of putative journalists, lobbyists and researchers who try to ride the industry's coattail and attend...

Industry gives oceans policy report mixed reviews: harvesters, processors and legislators question wisdom of revamping management system.(National)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Proposed revamping of how the federal government manages its fisheries is getting mixed industry reviews, as processors, harvesters and regulators study the long-awaited U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy report released in April. The...

Hatchery ruling ignites endangered species flap: Salmon controversy engulfs administration.(National)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Some like it hot. President Bush, who in recent months has taken heat for his administration's plan to reduce mercury emissions, was feeling the scorched breath of guardians of the Endangered Species Act with respect to salmon in the Pacific...

John Murphy: Savannah, Ga.(Snapshot: Who we are)(Georgia)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Fourth-generation Savannah fisherman John Murphy has two points to make when he sees newspaper articles lamenting the "disappearance" of blue crab and also observes marine resource officials seeking ever-stricter regulations to prevent...

Earlier start, slower delivery pace keep demand and dock prices high.(North Pacific: Halibut)
July 1, 2004... Dockside offers have never been stronger for halibut landed in Alaska ports. Early deliveries to Seward in March fetched fishermen ex-vessel prices in the neighborhood of $3 per pound. Demand for the fish was high enough that many boats in...

Trollers have much to be thankful for: treaty, market, exchange rate.(Pacific: Albacore)
July 1, 2004... After years of wrangling and following a blockbuster North Pacific season, U.S. and Canadian albacore trollers have something to celebrate; a formal, signed treaty is in place for the summer fishing season. The treaty technicalities will...

Signs of Taiwan economic recovery may help ex-vessel price rebound.(Gulf/South Atlantic: Mullet)
July 1, 2004... Historically, the Taiwanese roe market has driven the price of mullet in the United States. It topped out in 2002-03 as Taiwanese buyers, dogged by persistent recession, pulled back. Consequently, the 2003 calendar year price for fresh...

Access to closed areas would bode well for stocks as well as vessels.(Northeast: Scallops)
July 1, 2004... If a combination of high catches, low fishing mortality, decent prices and access to the closed area in Hudson Canyon in the mid-Atlantic isn't good news enough, the prospect of getting access into the closed areas on Georges Bank later this...

S'had to be there: as the fish return to the South Carolina waters that spawned them, they seem destined to fill Dean Jordan's gillnets.(At Sea)
July 1, 2004... A ton of fish in a 17-foot boat with three inches of freeboard? Plus three people? I knew that the shad were running fast and furious in South Carolina. But I could not visualize the logistics of this equation. So I asked my friend Andy...

Balancing act: as head of North Carolina's fisheries, Preston Pate has had to learn how to juggle. And word is he's a natural.(In Profile)
July 1, 2004... It's true you can't satisfy everyone all the time. But when it comes to fisheries management, sometimes doing your job well just means trying to keep most people from being too dissatisfied. Despite hearing a few dire predictions when he...

The CCA angle: the Coastal Conservation Association is getting a taste of the medicine it gave commercial fishermen.(A Different Tune)
July 1, 2004... What a difference a decade makes. In the 1990s, the Coastal Conservation Association campaigned to bah the gillnets of commercial fishermen from the Gulf of Mexico. Now the CCA is embroiled in another campaign--this time to preserve the access...

A trap boat's life and times: Eddie Gaskins was a boy on a bike when he first took the wheel on the Martha Virginia. Many years and many thousands of pounds of fish later he would be her last captain.(By The Book)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... From "Chesapeake Bay Buyboats" by Larry & Chowning, published by Tidewater Publishers. Copyright 2003. The growth of the pound net fishery throughout the Chesapeake did as much as any fishery to create a demand for deck boats, particularly...

R.I. lands a big one: Rhode Island replaces its 42-foot fisheries research boat with a 50-footer built with Kevlar.(Boats & Gear)
July 1, 2004... When the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management took delivery of its new fisheries research boat during the second week of May, they ended up with a lot more boat then they had originally envisioned. The 50-foot John H....

Improving their images: maybe there's nothing new under the sun, but when it comes to wheelhouse electronics, there's plenty going on underwater.(Boats & gear: fish hunting)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2004... For many people, one of the great attractions of fishing is the uncertainty of the game. When you push off from the dock, you're never really sure what the weather is going to be like, if the engine is going to hold up, or if the fish are going...

Blast away: onboard freezing systems are changing the way commercial fishermen do business.(Boats & gear: refrigeration)
July 1, 2004... The credo that adaptation is the key to the survival of small businesses has obviously translated to the way fishermen care for their catch. Not only are most fishermen handling their fish more gingerly in the journey from hook or net to fish...

Making the connection: hooking up your radars, fishfinders and radios requires using the proper coaxial cable and connectors.(Boats & gear: electronics)
July 1, 2004... Running coaxial cable to marine electronic equipment such as radars, sonars, sounders, GPS and radios isn't as straightforward and easy as it might seem. You can buy the best antenna and transceiver, but if you don't select the right...

Yard celebrating 25 years; new 36-foot design on tap.(North)(LeBlanc Brothers boatbuilders)
July 1, 2004... When Neil LeBlanc started building boats in 1966, he was 14 years old, and the boats he was building were wooden dories, tenders and skiffs. By 1979, LeBlanc, along with his brothers, Leo and Kevin, switched to fiberglass and started LeBlanc...

Trawler will be sponsoned; 'long-term project' still going.(West)
July 1, 2004... In August, Hansen Boat Co. in Marysville, Wash., is scheduled to start a sponsoning job on the 105-foot trawler, Royal American. By December the trawler should be heading out to sea with a beam that will have been increased from 30 feet to 42...

Yankees go south for boats; New Bedford gets scallopers.(South)(Williams Fabrication)
July 1, 2004... Several southern yards remain busy building commercial fishing vessels for New England fishermen, Williams Fabrication of Coden, Ala., is one of the boatyards that's profiting from northern fisherman coming south to have their boats built. ...

Bulletin board.(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 Fish Expo WorkBoat Atlantic Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, R.I. www.fishexpoatlantic.com * www.workboatatlantic.com This biennial event serves the entire Eastern Seaboard, and is the largest East Coast...

Night sight devices help you see the light: thermal imaging cameras are the latest electronics making the move from the military to the marine industry.(Product Roundup)
July 1, 2004... Radar, loran, GPS and some communications systems all are rooted in the military but have profoundly affected commercial as well as pleasure boat users. One recent form of military electronics wizardry that may also have significant impact on...

Alaska Gov. Frank H. Murkowski announced the appointment of Robert Heyano of Dillingham to a public seat on the Board of Fisheries.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Alaska Gov. Frank H. Murkowski announced the appointment of ROBERT HEYANO of Dillingham to a public seat on the Board of Fisheries. ART N. NELSON of Anchorage was re-appointed to a public seat. Heyano has been an owner-operator of a Bristol Bay...

Yanmar Marine Corp.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... TOM WATSON has been appointed sales and marketing manager of Yanmar Marine Corp. He was previously the company's global marketing manager. Watson will now be responsible for all sales and marketing activities, distributor and sales, advertising...

The Water Quality Insurance Syndicate.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... MICHAEL JACOBS has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Managers of The Water Quality Insurance Syndicate. He succeeds Tom Guarnera after his two-year term. Jacobs joined the Insurance Company of North America as a marine surveyor...

U.S. Small Business Administration presented its Special Achievement Award to VITO GIACALONE for his work on behalf of New England fishermen and fishing communities.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The U.S. Small Business Administration presented its Special Achievement Award to VITO GIACALONE for his work on behalf of New England fishermen and fishing communities. Vito Giacalone is a Gloucester fisherman as well as an executive board...

Kevin Duffy, Alaska Department of Fish and Game commissioner, was voted the first Executive Man of the Year by the United Fishermen of Alaska.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... KEVIN DUFFY, Alaska Department of Fish and Game commissioner, was voted the first Executive Man of the Year by the United Fishermen of Alaska. The group also commended Duffy's progressive management, his leadership of the North Pacific...

Teleflex Marine.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Teleflex Marine, Limerick, Penn.-based manufacturer of steering, controls, instruments and electronics for the marine industry, has announced the appointment of BILL PACEY to the position of regional sales manager, marine aftermarket. Pace will...

Quintrex.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Quintrex, opening a U.S. office in Moncks Corner, S.C., has named RICK DAVIS national sales manager. Davis will oversee market development for the company's boats. He is a 10-year veteran of the marine industry and previously was sales...

Alfa Laval Inc.(On the move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... JOHN ATANASIO was appointed president of the equipment division of Alfa Laval Inc., based in Warminster, Pa. Atanasio has been with Alia Laval since 1982, when he joined the company as' sales administrator for the former Food and Dairy Group,...

Furuno USA.(Company news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... FURUNO USA, based in Camas, Wash., was awarded a contract to supply over 300 of its FA100 automatic identification systems to New Orleans-based Tidewater Marine Inc., the world's largest offshore service company. Tidewater Marine provides...

Following the food chain: orbimage unveils an improved version of Orbmap, a plankton map and more.(Product Roundup)
July 1, 2004... Big fish feed on little fish; it's a simple maxim that every fisherman knows. And if you're a fisherman looking for the bigger fish, a good place to start is finding the little fish they feed on. In a lot of cases, that's pretty...

Old Colony Foam/Pack Inc. introduces Poof, a bilge oil eradicator consisting of microbe tables encapsulated in a water resistant, oil-attracting/absorbing foam.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... OLD COLONY FOAM/PACK INC. introduces POOF, a bilge oil eradicator consisting of microbe tables encapsulated in a water resistant, oil-attracting/absorbing foam. The microbes lie dormant until being activated by pollutants absorbed into the...

Gloves in a Bottle has released its protective skin lotion that bonds with the outer layer of skin to protect fishermen's hands.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... GLOVES IN A BOTTLE has released its PROTECTIVE SKIN LOTION that bonds with the outer layer of skin to protect fishermen's hands. The lotion keeps moisture-robbing irritants out while helping to retain your skin's own natural moisture, resulting...

World Communications Center has announced the launch of Maritrack, a maritime security and communications solution featuring secure and complete global coverage with Iridium technology.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... WORLD COMMUNICATIONS CENTER has announced the launch of MARITRACK, a maritime security and communications solution featuring secure and complete global coverage with Iridium technology. The system meets and exceeds the International Maritime...

Integrated Marine Systems has introduced Hatch-Mount freezing systems to maintain frozen-at-sea products.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... INTEGRATED MARINE SYSTEMS has introduced HATCH-MOUNT FREEZING SYSTEMS to maintain frozen-at-sea products. These freezing systems are configured to mount directly onto the hatch cover. Plug in power and condenser water and the unit is ready to...

Delta "T" Systems says its new P/T4 Ventilation Control System is easy to operate and has processing power that allows options for damper control and exterior temperature sensing.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... DELTA "T" SYSTEMS says its new P/T4 VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM is easy to operate and has processing power that allows options for damper control and exterior temperature sensing. The unit features a color touch screen for operation with...

Algae-X has released the TK-150 Portable Tank Cleaning and Fuel Transfer System that cleans, reconditions and transfers diesel fuel, oil and coolants.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... ALGAE-X has released the TK-150 PORTABLE TANK CLEANING AND FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM that cleans, reconditions and transfers diesel fuel, oil and coolants. The company says that the TK-150 improves fuel quality and combustion for more efficient...

Ships Co. Ltd. has introduced an Engine Room Alarm System for medium-sized vessels, consisting of a central control unit, usually mounted in the engine room, and one or more LCD touch screens that can be mounted almost anywhere.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... SHIPS CO. LTD. has introduced an ENGINE ROOM ALARM SYSTEM for medium-sized vessels, consisting of a central control unit, usually mounted in the engine room, and one or more LCD touch screens that can be mounted almost anywhere. Full control of...

Blue Sea Systems says its new DC Parallel Circuit Battery Switch Panels isolate house and starting batteries to prevent accidental discharge while providing flexible use of power for engine starting.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... BLUE SEA SYSTEMS says its new DC PARALLEL CIRCUIT BATTERY SWITCH PANELS isolate house and starting batteries to prevent accidental discharge while providing flexible use of power for engine starting. Model 8280 and 8370 are designed for...

Marinco has introduced Kord Kap designed to fit snugly over the lug or connector end of your boat's shore power system.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... MARINCO has introduced Kord Kap designed to fit snugly over the lug or connector end of your boat's shore power system. The cap protects vulnerable parts from the impact of wayward dock carts as well as dirt, water intrusion or corrosion, and...

Oceangrafix now offers fully corrected, remotely printed Nautical Charts on Demand that incorporate the latest Local and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Notice to Mariners corrections and other currently critical information.(At A Glance)
July 1, 2004... OCEANGRAFIX now offers fully corrected, remotely printed NAUTICAL CHARTS ON DEMAND that incorporate the latest Local and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Notice to Mariners corrections and other currently critical information. The charts...

New health plan can relieve stress.(Purse Strings)
July 1, 2004... Finally, Congress created a medical savings account and got it right. Health savings accounts were created by a provision in the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act and signed into law in December. Beginning Jan....

All boat owners need to get free vessel check for safety.(Mail Buoy)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... It doesn't matter if you commercial fish or just take the boat out for a fun trip, what this examiner found could happen to anyone. If you fish commercially, have a dockside exam; if you have a recreational vessel, have a vessel safety check....

Company offering alternatives for electronic chart updates.(Mail Buoy)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... C-MAP/USA wants to find the 125,000 + boaters throughout North America to whom we have not been able to direct this important service message. C-MAP has been updating its worldwide electronic chart library twice a year for the past seven...

Ads foster questions about efficacy of environmentalists.(Mail Buoy)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I'm sure that most licensed fishermen across the country have been receiving advertisements from O'Bryan, Baun, Cohen and Kuebleri. Within the material is a newsletter with questions asked and answered. I noted with interest that most of...

Last set.
July 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: FATHER AND SON: Danny Bennett of Rock Hall, Md., and his son Nicholas were into the clams on the hazy 1992 day this shot was taken. Nicholas has since grown up and graduated from the University of Maryland...