Meet the Pacific Albacore Jig Boat Fleet

Last summer albatuna.com project manager Tana McHale had the opportunity to catch up to some albacore jig boats
chased by bad weather into harbors in Oregon and Washington. Click on the thumbnail photos to meet
just a few of the fishermen and crewmembers from the albacore fleet, and also
see some of their favorite troll-caught albacore recipes:


Trudi and Jeremiah on the fishing vessel Aguero -- Trudi dropped everything to drive from California to Oregon for a treasured visit with Jeremiah; the two hosted a dinner party for more than a dozen fishermen and visitors on the back deck. Their favorite recipe:
Sweet and Sour Troll-Caught Albacore Kabobs



Leo from the fishing vessel Foremost
-- Leo started fishing in 1945; he points out that troll-caught albacore are highly digestable and easy on the stomach. A favorite recipe: Light Troll-Caught Albacore Chowder



Mark, Cori and their son Wyatt on the fishing vessel Heidi
-- Cori was upset that their son Andrew had briefly left town and wasn't available, "This family photo can't be complete without him!" she said. Favorite recipe:
Crunchy Almond Troll-Caught Albacore with Cranberries



Ed on the fishing vessel Nedian -- Ed named his boat after his sons Ned and Ian; he says "We work hard and play hard... troll-caught albacore is power food, pure fuel for athletes." Favorite recipe: Orange Blasted Troll-Caught Albacore


Diane and Wayne aboard the Capriccio --
this husband-and-wife fishing team would never go to sea without their cat Sassy! One of Diane's favorite recipes: Troll-Caught Albacore Fish Cakes



Crewmember Jennifer from the fishing vessel Erin Nichole
-- Jennifer had just finished unloading catch from the boat in Gray's Harbor but took the time to share her Favorite Recipe: Seared Albacore Slices


Tony and Barbara West from the fishing vessel Steel Fin II
-- Barbara drove all the way from Los Angeles to spend a few days with her husband Tony... and then there was a little complication with a broken compressor. Favorite recipe: German Albacore Bake with Cabbage and Onions



Crewman Billy on the Aguero
-- Billy is one busy fisherman, since he also runs part of a hunting and outfitters business in Colorado. Favorite recipe: Keeping It Simple Troll-Caught Albacore


Crewman Sean from the fishing vessel "Mumble-Star"
-- 28 year old Sean has been fishing all his life and explains the role of a First Mate. Favorite recipe: IT'S ALL GOOD!

 

 

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